Nov 27, 2023

Maxine Hyatt Sanders, 86, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, after an extended illness.

Maxine was born November 15, 1937, in Jackson County, NC to the late Frank and Laura Wilson Hyatt.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church where she was a former secretary,...

Nov 25, 2023

Benalee McClure Shields, 79, of Franklin, NC, passed away November 25, 2023.  She was born February 15, 1944 to the late Benjamin and Dessie McClure of Franklin, NC.

Benalee so dearly loved her children and grandchildren. She adored spending time with her family and friends. As hobbies she enjoyed traveling, genealogy, and detective shows.  She spoke often...

Nov 19, 2023

Frances Ann Greene, 82, of Brevard, passed away on November 19, 2023. A native of Macon County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late George and Melvina Barnes Holland. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, George Billy Angel, and her second husband, William David Greene; her brothers Glenn,...

Nov 16, 2023

Mrs. Roberta DeCora Talley Barnes, 74, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023.

Roberta was born June 6, 1949, in Rabun Co. Ga to the late Lyman Elmer Talley and Minnie Carver Talley. Roberta lived and worked for many years in Florida and Wisconsin as a Beekeeper, she also worked for the Figis Candy Company in Wisconsin. She...

Nov 14, 2023

Mr. Ronald "Ron" Paul Slagle, 74, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

Mr. Slagle was born January 25, 1949, in Macon, Co. to the late Forrest and Myrtle Wiggins Slagle. Ron was the owner and operator of Slagle Automotive. He was a graduate of Piedmont College. He served in the Civil Air Patrol, had a pilot license,...

Nov 6, 2023

Mrs. Linda D. Page-Williams,73, of Louvale, GA went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her family November 6, 2023.

Linda was born May 29, 1950, in Columbus, GA to the late John Edward DeBardelaben and Susie M. Randall DeBardelaben. She was a graduate of Hardaway High School and Columbus State University. She earned her bachelor's...

Nov 4, 2023

Franklin, NC

Valarie, age 27, and Luna Rae Welch, age 4, passed away on Saturday, November 4th, 2023, along with their loving dogs Buddy and Kova.

Valarie was born on October 25, 1996, she was a loving wife and mother. She had a deep love for hiking and the great outdoors. Going on nature adventures...

Oct 30, 2023

Patricia Moore Parker, 79, passed away peacefully at home in the early morning of October 30, 2023. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend, and her memory will forever be cherished by those who knew and loved her.

Born October 19, 1944, in Kilgore, TX, Patricia was a remarkable soul with a heart full of kindness...

Oct 25, 2023

Deborah "Debbie" Gail Ledford Castle, 68, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

Debbie was born in Macon, Co. February 19, 1955, to the late Don Ledford and Mary Sue Stanley Ledford. She worked and retired from J&B Disposal and was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church. Debbie loved her boys and family. She loved collecting rooster figurines...

Oct 23, 2023

John Cecil Douthit Sr., 84, known to most as Cecil, of Nantahala, NC, went to his heavenly home on October 23, 2023. Cecil was born in Swain County, NC, on November 13, 1938, to the late John and Mary Morgan Douthit. Cecil was a graduate of Nantahala High School, a devout Christian, a deacon at Bethel Hill Baptist Church,...

Oct 22, 2023

Patricia Lee Cope Roane, 87, of Franklin, NC, died October 22, 2023.

She was born in the Burningtown community of Macon County on April 28, 1936 and grew up in Nantahala. As a toddler, she survived polio. Known to those she grew up with as Patsy, she later answered to Pat, Mama, and then Nana.

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Oct 22, 2023

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Robert Charles Thomson, Jr. of Hayesville, NC, on Sunday, October 22, 2023.

Rob was born July 24, 1959, in Yonkers, New York to Rose and Robert, Sr. Rob served in in the U.S. Navy and retired from the U.S. Postal Service.

He enjoyed golfing and...

Oct 20, 2023

Suzanne Marie Strain, of Franklin, NC, passed at the age of 69. Her illness was sudden and claimed her body quickly. She was valiant throughout. Pre-deceased by parents, John and Georgia, and brother. Paul. She is survived by brother, Michael and sister, Karen. And numerous friends and relatives.

Many years of her life were spent in the...

Oct 17, 2023

P.M. "Sonny" Taylor, 88, of Franklin, NC formerly of Fruitland Park, FL, passed away October 17, 2023.  He was born November 18, 1934, in Lauderdale County, Mississippi to the late Purvis Taylor and Margaret Edna Covenington Raley.

Mr. Taylor was a retired Florida State Trooper and a US Navy Veteran serving during the Korean War.  He attended...

Oct 14, 2023

James Errol Robertson, 75, of Franklin, NC, passed away October 14, 2023.  He was born March 23, 1948, to the late James and Emma Kostyo Robertson.  James was a building contractor and he liked taking care of property.  He loved the mountains, nature, plants (especially orchids), hummingbirds, cold weather and snow.

He is survived by his sister,...

Oct 8, 2023

Jackie Sylvester Elliott, 76, of Franklin, NC, passed away October 8, 2023.

He was born November 9, 1946 in Jackson County, NC to the late Naaman and Blanche Seagle Elliott. Jackie was a US Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War as a medic and was awarded the Silver Star and a Purple Heart for his service....

Oct 6, 2023

Robert Lee Thurston, 61, of Franklin, NC, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023.

He was born May 26, 1962 in Athens, Georgia. Robert was preceded in death by his mother Edith Davidson Thurston.

He is survived by his father, Frank Thurston of Madisonville, TN.

Online condolences may be made at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.

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Oct 4, 2023

Mr. John Williamson Wilson, 69, of Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

Mr. Wilson was born February 24, 1954, in Athens, Ga to the late Earl Wilson and Jon Helen Williamson Wilson. He owned and operated Wilson Towing for more than 20 years. He was an excellent race car driver and loved really fast cars....

Sep 27, 2023

John Andrew Knippel, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home in Columbus, North Carolina on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 after a short yet courageous battle with cancer.  Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 29, 1951, John and his family relocated to Florida in 1963 where he would spend his teenage years and later attend the University of Florida...

Sep 25, 2023

Gerald "Gerry" E. Drake Sr., 80, of Franklin passed away Monday, September 25, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

Gerry was born on December 5, 1942 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to Edwin and Rita Drake. For many years, he operated Drakes Auto Parts in Lee, Ma. and later Drake’s Towing in Otto, NC. He loved restoring classic...