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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 16, 2023

Cora Pearl Holland, age 89, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023.  She was born September 13, 1933 in Macon County, to the late James and Laura Gregory Ammons.  Mrs. Holland was a homemaker and had worked as a nurse's aid at Grandview Manor and at Van Raalte.   She was a Baptist by faith.

In...

Jan 16, 2023

Dolen William Bates, age 84, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023.  He was born August 13, 1938 in Macon County to the late Bruce W. Bates and Cleo Cowart Bates.  He was married to Mavis Gibson Bates who died in 2008.  Mr. Bates retired from Burlington Industries after 36 years, where he worked as a supervisor....

Jan 15, 2023

Talmadge Golden, age 80, of Tuckasegee, NC, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023.  He was born March 24, 1942 in Jackson County, NC to the late James and Wannie Mathis Golden.  Mr. Golden worked in construction as a builder and a heavy equipment operator.  He loved to fish and loved his family.  He was very faithful to the  Community...

Jan 6, 2023

Mrs. Norma Jean Estes Platt, age 53, of DeFuniak Springs, Florida passed away January 6, 2023. She was born on December 31, 1969 in St. Cloud, Florida to Cecil Eugene Estes and Laura Nelle Thompkins.

Mrs. Platt grew up in Franklin, North Carolina. She was a veteran of the Armed Forces, serving her country in the United...

Jan 4, 2023

Karen Bertling was born in the 1970’s on November 14th in a small town called Brenham located in the larger-than-life state of Texas.

She was survived by her children, Carin and Earl, as well as a grandchild, Alexzander. Many loved this woman for her fair but judgmental advice and motherly ways. She always had a warm hug,...