Patricia "Pat" J (Childers) Reid Safko

Sep 28, 2022

August 16, 1931 – September 28, 2022

Patricia Jane “Pat” Childers Reid Safko, 91, passed from this life Wednesday, September 28, 2022. A lifelong resident of Franklin, NC, Patricia was born August 16, 1931, to the late Herman Lee Childers and Josephine Snyder Childers. Patricia was predeceased by her husband of 25 years, George Reid, Jr., and...

Judith Ann Hughes

Sep 28, 2022

Judith Ann Hughes, 81, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Judith was born April 13, 1941, in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late William Coolidge and Dorothea Forthman Coolidge. She was a member of several societies, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Daughters of the American Revolution, the Mayflower Society, and the Soule Kindred Society. She was a Nursing Educator at...

Michael L. Meher, Sr

Sep 24, 2022

Michael Meher, Sr., 55,  went to his heavenly home, Saturday, September 24, 2022.  He was born June 6, 1967 in Newport Beach, California.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Nicole DiElmo Meher, his mother, Jacqueline M. Meher (Mayo), his father, William G. Meher, Sr, and his brother-in-law, Brett Snyder (Kate).  He is survived by two sons,...

Ernest “Ernie” Wilson

Sep 23, 2022

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Ernie Wilson, beloved husband, father, family member and friend. He passed away on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at the age of 85.

His story started in Lumberport, West Virginia, born to Madaline and Wiley “Ern” Wilson, homemaker, and coal miner. He was oldest brother to Jerry, Alan,...

Susan (Su') Dean (Tate) Sanders

Sep 21, 2022

Susan (Su`) Dean Tate Sanders, 63, a beloved wife, daughter and sister passed away September 21, 2022.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, October 1, 2022 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Bryant-Grant funeral home.

Su` was born August 30, 1959 in Miami, Florida.  She is preceded in death by her father,...

Edward J. Taylor

Sep 19, 2022

Edward J. Taylor, 84, of Otto, NC, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022.  Edward was born May 31, 1938, in Rabun County, Georgia to the late Jim and Cleo McConnell Taylor.  He had worked as a supervisor for a Rock Quarry and was a member of Newman Chapel Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother....

Evelyn Beth (Behm) Stone

Sep 19, 2022

Evelyn Beth Stone, 82, passed away Monday September 19, 2022 in Franklin, NC. Evelyn was born November 21, 1939 in McPherson, Kansas to the late Arthur and Ruth Behm. She was one of four children. Evelyn met Henry “Buddy” Stone in San Diego where he was stationed in the Navy, and they were married in 1959. Over the years,...

Kenneth Burr Graham Ii

Sep 13, 2022

Kenneth Burr Graham II of Franklin passed away 9/13/2022.

No services are planned at this time.

Jessie Lea (Downs) Cabe

Sep 11, 2022

Jessie Lea Downs Cabe, 95, passed away on September 11, 2022. Born June 28, 1927, in the Rose Creek Community in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Rosa Houston Downs.

She graduated from Franklin High School in 1945 and attended Berea College, where she graduated in 1949 with a degree in Home...

Geraldine (Henderson) Berry

Sep 9, 2022

Mrs. Geraldine 'Nana" Henderson Berry, 84 of Franklin passed away Friday, September 9, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Macon County, NC on August 10, 1938 to the late Burney and Violet Mae Stiwinter Henderson. Geraldine was a nurse for more than 30 years. She loved gospel singing, talking on the phone, and cooking for...

Euna (Raye) Carpenter

Sep 8, 2022

Euna Raye Carpenter, 79, of Cullowhee, went home to be with the Lord Thursday September 8, 2022

A native of Macon County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Carl Farmer and Louise (Porter) Thomas.

Euna was a Member of Tilley Creek Baptist Church and was a loving spouse, mother and grandmother. She loved...

Geneva Gail (Bowling) Gross

Sep 4, 2022

Geneva Gail Bowling Gross, 80, of New Port Richey, FL, formerly of Franklin, NC, passed away September 4, 2022.  She was born January 25, 1942 in Leslie County, KY, to the late Woodrow and Floria Napier Bowling.  Geneva had worked as a supervisor for a sign company.  She formerly attended Newman Chapel Baptist Church and Coweeta Baptist Church and...

Ronnie Alan Crowe

Sep 1, 2022

Ronnie Alan Crowe, 64, passed away September 1, 2022.  Ronnie was born January 15, 1958, in Rabun County GA to the late Alvin C. Crowe, Jr. and Eleanor Keener Blankenship.  He was a member of the Highlands United Methodist Church. He loved his children and grandchildren.  Ronnie enjoyed being outdoors camping, hunting, and fishing.  He also enjoyed gardening, canning,...

Thomas "Tommy" Harvey Cabe

Sep 1, 2022

Thomas (Tommy) Harvey Cabe, 79, entered the gates of heaven Thursday, September 1st after heart surgery in Asheville, NC.  A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 4:00 PM at the FHS Fine Arts Center. A visitation will be from 3-4 pm prior to the service.

Tommy was born December 13, 1942...

Kathryn Louise (Kiser) Angel

Sep 1, 2022

Kathryn Louise Kiser Angel 97 passed away Thursday September 1, 2022.  Kathryn was born September 24, 1924, in Macon Country to the late J. B. and Nina Gillespie Kiser.   She was a lifetime member of Mt. Hope Baptist Church.  She loved her family and friends. It was her joy to sit on the porch and visit.

Survivors...

Darlene (Buckler) Heinemann

Aug 31, 2022

Darlene Buckler Heinemann, 80, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022.  Ms. Heinemann was born January 26, 1942, in Roscommon Michigan to the late Granville and Jennie Jackson Buckler.  She was a homemaker and entrepreneur. She worked in real estate, a florist, and a Bed & Breakfast.  She was a member of Community Bible Church. Darlene was a very big-hearted...

Katherine "Katie" (Kennedy) Vann

Aug 30, 2022

Katherine “Katie” M Kennedy Vann, 41, of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at the Augusta Burn Center.  She was born January 6, 1981 in Fort Riley, Kansas.

Katie was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church.  She was a very loving and caring person.  She brought joy and great love to everyone and she...

Margie Jean Pruitt

Aug 30, 2022

Margie Jean Pruitt, 78, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022 in Highlands. Ms. Pruitt was born February 28, 1944 in Macon County to the late Fred and Edlay Berry Pruitt. She was a homemaker and a member of Sugar Fork Baptist Church. Margie loved sewing, cooking, feeding, and enjoying time with family and friends.

Survivors include her...

Dr. James "Jimmy" Hardin Sherard, Jr.

Aug 26, 2022

JAMES HARDIN SHERARD, JR

October 17, 1921 – August 26, 2022

It’s not easy condensing a man’s life of almost 101 years into a few paragraphs, especially one as sweet and kind as Jimmy Sherard.  Known for his compassionate heart and gentle spirit, Jim peacefully passed through God’s heavenly gates at precisely 4:00 on the...

Virginia Sue (Downs) Dills

Aug 25, 2022

Virginia Sue Downs Dills, 79, of Franklin, NC, passed away August 25, 2022.  She was born in Macon County, October 5, 1942 to the late Jesse Downs and Margaret Childers Downs.

Sue was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church, where she was a former Sunday School Teacher.  She did mission work for ten years, in Oklahoma, Kentucky...