Frederick Bryan Runken

Mar 13, 2023

Frederick Bryan Runken, 72, of Scaly Mountain, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023.  He was born June 16, 1950 in Darmstadt, Germany to the late Roy and Johanna Becker Runken.  He owned and operated Scaly Mountain Builders, he loved motorcycles, camping, RVing, jewelry making and woodworking.

He is survived by his children, Leslie Dryman (Stacey) of Scaly...

Wayne Tate Vincent

Mar 5, 2023

Wayne Vincent, went on to his heavenly home Sunday morning, March 5, 2023, at Macon Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation in Franklin, North Carolina.  Until December 16, 2022, Wayne lived all his life in Tennessee.  He was born July 9, 1927, on a farm in Hardeman County, to Aubrey and Alma Vincent.  In 1944, Wayne joined the U. S. Navy...

Christine (Mccall) Wilson

Mar 5, 2023

Christine McCall Wilson, 92, of Highlands passed away at Fidelia Eckerd Living Center Sunday, March 5, 2023 after a period of declining health.

Christine was born August 8, 1931, to the late Rev. Jim McCall and Dovie Moss McCall. She spent her youth in the Franklin, NC area and her adult life in Thompson, Georgia, where she...

Dale Jarrett Dean

Mar 1, 2023

Dale Jarrett Dean, 83, passed away in his Franklin home on March 1, 2023. Mr. Dean was born on July 7, 1939, and was a lifelong resident of Macon County.

He is preceded in death by two sisters, Lolita A. Dean and Annie Ruth Dean Cabe; a brother, Ralph Dean; and his parents, John H. and Lessie...

Killian Edward Jamyson Brown

Feb 24, 2023

Mr. Killian Edward Jamyson Brown, 27, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023.  Killian was born May 16, 1995 in Harris Co. Texas. He worked in the construction industry and was a U.A. Army Veteran.

Online condolences can be left at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Brown family.

William S. Palmer

Feb 23, 2023

William Soloman Palmer of Cashiers, N.C., husband and father, passed at age 73.

William was an avid hunter and fisherman who never missed a chance to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He will always be remembered for his admirable work ethic, his determination to ensure the success of his children, and his undying love...

Sandra Anne (Williams) Hamilton

Feb 9, 2023

Sandra Anne Hamilton, 85, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed peacefully at Eckerd Living Center with her daughter by her side, February 9, 2023.  Sandra was born in Tampa, Florida August 31, 1937 to the late Lyle and Rita Wade Williams.  She had a career as the quintessential flight attendant starting with National Airlines and retiring from Pan Am Airlines....

Roosevelt Lesley (R.L.) Burrell Jr.

Feb 9, 2023

Roosevelt Lesley (R. L.) Burrell, Jr., 95, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023.  He was born August 18, 1927 in Macon County to the late Roosevelt Lesley Burrell, Sr. and Clyde Shope Burrell.  Mr. Burrell was a warehouse worker and a craftsman.  He loved woodworking, gardening and was an Atlanta Braves fan. He was a member...

Bobby Wilson Teague

Feb 7, 2023

Bobby Wilson Teague, 84, of Marietta, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born in Franklin, NC, he was a son of the late Wilbur W. and Hattie Hodgin Teague.  He was a graduate of Clemson University with an Industrial Engineering Degree, and retired from J. P. Stevens after 47 years. He was a...

Lillian Elise (Gragg) Baty

Jan 31, 2023

Lillian Elise Baty, age 100, of Highlands, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023.  She was born October 8, 1922 in Habersham, Georgia to the late Marvin Tatum Gragg and Mamie Ethelene Chambers Gragg. Mrs. Baty had worked as a nursing assistant and also at Rabun Mills and Cashiers Plastic.  She was a member of Blue Valley Baptist Church...

Jeanne Woodard

Jan 30, 2023

Jeanne Barnes Woodard, 78, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023.  She was born June 26, 1944 in Jackson County, NC to the late Cliff and Edith Guest Barnes.  She was a bookkeeper and was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Edward (Ed)...

Mary Leola (Dills) Talley

Jan 29, 2023

Mary Leola Talley, 83, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023.  She was born July 31, 1939 in Macon County to the late Fred and Bertie Holland Dills.  Mrs. Talley worked in nursing and was a CNA.  She volunteered at the Highlands Emergency Council and was on the Board of Directors.  She loved working in her garden...

Kenny Dewitt Youmans

Jan 27, 2023

Kenny DeWitt Youmans was born on May 5, 1941, in Swainsboro, GA. His family moved to Pooler, GA after the end of WWII, and later moved to Savannah where he graduated from Savannah High School. After high school, Kenny attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College for two years and later graduated from The University of Georgia with a degree in...

Jean (Harvey) Shuman

Jan 25, 2023

Jean Reid Shuman 4/17/36 - 1/25/23 Jean “Gaboo” Reid Shuman passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, Jan. 25th, at the age of 86. Jean was born in Montclair, New Jersey, the only child of Fred and Jessie Reid Harvey. The family relocated to Miami, FL in 1946, where Jean lived for over 40 years. In 1954 she...

Elaine Marlene (Westphal) Reynolds

Jan 25, 2023

Elaine Westphal Reynolds was a caring wife, step-mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a patient and kind-hearted person, witty, and a joy to know. She passed away peacefully on January 25, 2023, at age 89.

The youngest of seven siblings, she was born December 22, 1933, in Zimmerman, Minnesota, to the late Edward and Caroline ...

Mary Jo Masullo Adams

Jan 22, 2023

Mary Jo Masullo Adams (nee Preast) 75, passed suddenly and unexpectedly Sunday, January 22, 2023. She was born in Miami, Florida, to John Edward Preast and Pauline Yambor of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, as number 5 of 8 children. She is survived by her husband of 10 years, Ray and sister Pat (brother-in-law Brian). She had 3 adult children, John, Christie,...

Willene "Heidi" (Graythen) Boggs

Jan 22, 2023

Willene (Heidi) Boggs,age 83, of Highlands, NC, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023.  She was born March 10, 1939 in Olympia, Washington to the late William Louis Graythen and Mary Zorah Williams Graythen. Mrs. Boggs had worked as a legal research consultant for the gas and oil industry and worked in commercial and residential real estate. She loved fine...

Daniel "Danny" Boyd Coffeen

Jan 21, 2023

Daniel Boyd Coffeen

8.12.1954 – 1.21.2023

Daniel “Danny” Boyd Coffeen, 68, of Highlands, North Carolina sadly and unexpectedly left this world Saturday, January 21st, 2023, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas Lund Coffeen and Bettye Jane Coffeen, of Highlands. Danny was a Navy Veteran who loved the outdoors and...

Ann (Nuckolls) Cook

Jan 20, 2023

Ms. Ann Nuckolls Cook, 90, of Highlands passed away Friday, January 20, 2023. Ms. Cook was born July 25, 1932 in Greenville, SC to the late Thomas Jeremiah Nuckolls and Elizabeth Eskew Nuckolls. Ann was a homemaker and had a great love for her children, grandchildren, and her beloved dogs. She was a member of Highlands United Methodist Church...

Vincent "Barry" Barrett Jones

Jan 18, 2023

Vincent Barrett (Barry) Jones of Highlands, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at age 83.

Barry was born in Jackson, GA to the late Vincent S. and Sue Pope Jones.  In his youth he was most proud to be a member of his local Boy Scout Troup and achieved the ranking of Eagle Scout before going...