Mar 10, 2025

Arlene Crunkleton Brown, 91, of Highlands, NC, passed away March 10, 2025.  She was born January 10, 1934, in Macon County, NC to the late Toliver Crunkleton and Lou Keener Crunkleton.  Mrs. Brown was a member of Highlands First Baptist Church.  She was a homemaker, an avid gardener, crochet, quilter and bird watcher. She loved puzzles and she was...

Mar 9, 2025

Jeanne Hayes Bowen, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025. Born on May 19, 1928, in Miami, Florida, to Dorothy T. Hayes and Walter H. Hayes, Jeanne lived a life filled with love, dedication, and service to others.

A proud graduate of Miami Edison High School, Class of 1946, Jeanne went on...

Mar 8, 2025

Psalm 23 V 1-3

The lord is my shepherd ; I shall not want. He maketh me lie down in green: pasture he  leaders me beside the still waters. He restores my sole: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake.

Gladys went to be with the Lord on March 8,...

Mar 8, 2025

In Loving Memory of Gladys Jacobs

Its hard to find the right words to describe someone as incredible as, Gladys Jacobs. She was born in Havana, Cuba, in 1940, and even from the beginning, she carried a strength and independence that would define her life. In 1949, she and her mother, Maria, came to the United States,...

Mar 8, 2025

Winifred (Winnie) Yordy passed away on March 8, 2025.  She was born March 16,1933 in Warsaw, New York.

Winnie was predeceased by her mother, Elma La-France and husband, John Yordy.

Survivors include her stepson, Frank Little of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania; nieces, Patricia (husband, Tom) Wilcox of Franklin, NC, Kathleen (husband, Joe) Hansen of Florida and...

Mar 6, 2025

William "Howard" Johnson, 94, of Franklin, NC, passed away March 6, 2025. He was born October 2, 1930, in Macon County to the late Luther Joel Johnson and Mary Sanders Johnson. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva A. Johnson, who passed away May 1, 2022.

Mr. Johnson was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist...

Mar 6, 2025

Anna Lee Mitchell, 91, of Franklin, NC, passed away March 6, 2025. She was born August 8, 1933, in Greenville, TN to the late Jack Baughard and Gladys Bible Baughard.

Mrs. Mitchell was a member of East Franklin Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her two sons, Charles "Gene" Mitchell...

Mar 6, 2025

Jane Rae Hodges, 63, of Franklin, NC, passed away March 6, 2025. She was born November 19, 1961, in Erie, Pennsylvania to the late Harry Felley and Elethra Drake Felley.

She was the youngest of five children, the baby of the family. She was an animal lover and adored her pets, she also had a good sense...

Mar 5, 2025

Our hearts are shattered. On March 5th, 2025, we unexpectedly lost Davis "Dusty" Rhodes, a man who filled our lives with unwavering presence and boundless love. The void he leaves is immense, a gaping hole that will forever remind us of his absence.

Davis wasn't just a co-worker of Rhodes Supperette; he was its heart and soul....

Mar 4, 2025

Joseph Lehman Drummond, 94, passed away peacefully on March 4 at his home in Highlands, NC with his wife by his side. He was born to parents Irene O'Neal and John Lehman Drummond of Sipsey, a small community near Jasper, AL Maternal Grand Parents, Molly Jones and Joel Harrison O'Neal, and Paternal Grand Parents, Ada and Dr. Isaac Freeman...

Mar 1, 2025

Boyd Nixon was born on June 6, 1948, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Harry Edward Nixon (known as Nick or Ed) and Nell Emiline Ramsey. His only sibling, Sherry Elaine Nixon Wren, was 4 ½ years younger. The family moved frequently during Boyd’s childhood, settling in various states until Boyd was around 12 years old. He attended Haverford High School...

Feb 26, 2025

Brianna Stewart Hatch, 36, passed away on February 26, 2025, in Franklin, North Carolina. She was born on September 24th, 1988, in Sylva, North Carolina.

She was proceeded in death by her biological father, Jeff Sanders and mother-in-law Joan Hatch. Brianna is survived by her loving husband, Joseph Hatch of Franklin, her cherished son, Simon Hatch, her...

Feb 24, 2025

Mr. Bennie Freeman, 76, of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, February 24, 2025.

Mr. Bennie was born April 3, 1948, in Jackson, Co. NC to the late Catherine Freeman.

Bennie worked as a cook for Western Carolina University for many years, Belk Department Store in Sylva, and before he retired Zickgraf Lumber.

Bennie ...

Feb 24, 2025

Mr. Frank James Farrell, 66, of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, February 24, 2025. He was born October 24, 1958, to the late James Farrell and Lorraine Ach Farrell in East Northport, New York.

Frank proudly owned and operated F&G Welding for many years, naming it as a tribute to his strong and loving marriage. A highly...

Feb 23, 2025

Betty Jean Brown Ashe, 89 of Little Savannah Rd. in Sylva, NC was promoted to heaven on February 23, 2025. She was born on April 16, 1935 in Jackson County, NC to the late Thad and Betty Brown. She was an active member of New Hope Baptist Church until her health declined, at which time she became a resident...

Feb 22, 2025

Mr. Glenn Spradlin, 63, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025.

Mr. Spradlin was born March 3, 1961, in Blunt Co. Tennessee to the late Thomas Jess Spradlin and Carrie Bea Davis Spradlin.

He worked and retired from the Macon County Recycling Center. Glenn was a simple and kind man to all that knew him and...

Feb 22, 2025

It is with a heavy heart, we share the passing of Mrs. Sara Mae Reagan Waldroop, 87, Saturday, February 22, 2025.

Mrs. Waldroop was born May 5, 1937, in Swain Co. NC to the late Paul and Laura McGee Reagan. She was a proud of her heritage and was a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee...

Feb 14, 2025

Ms. Linda Gail Bradley, 70, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025. Ms. Bradley was born May 31, 1954, in Macon County, NC to the late Odell and Evie Brown Bradley.

Linda was a long-time resident of Mountain View Manor in Bryson, City, NC.

Linda loved the Lord and was of the Baptist faith; she loved...

Feb 13, 2025

Shane Aldrich 53 of Franklin, NC passed away February 13th , 2025. He was born in St. Petersburg, FL to Rodney and Linda Aldrich.

He is survived by his daughters Caitlin Aldrich (Lane Goodson) of Euharlee GA, Ashton Aldrich (Chase Hodges) of Highlands NC, Brittany Parrish of MI, his son Dalen Aldrich of Johnson City TN, the...

Feb 7, 2025

Mrs. Laura Cantal Moore, 72, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, after braving a long battle with multiple co-existing health conditions. She showed an extraordinary ability to endure pain and hardship with hardly any complaint. Even in the face of tremendous suffering, she maintained a quiet strength and dignity that inspired those around her.

Mrs. Moore was...