Oct 26, 2021

Edith McCall McDowell,96 passed away Tuesday October 26, 2021. She was born in Swain County on September 16, 1925 to the late Samuel Richmond McCall and Dovie Jane Smith McCall. She formerly worked for CR Industries, Blue Bell and Burlington Industries. Edith was a Chaplin and member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW, an active Sunday School teacher and an...

Oct 25, 2021

Karen Jo Raby, 56, passed away Monday October 25, 2021. She was born February 25, 1965, in Jackson County, NC to the late Joe Raby and Josephine Thomas Raby. Karen was a selfless mother to Amanda and Amber McMahan and a loving nana to Kira, Zayna, Dai and Kyla. She not only survived cancer once, but twice. Karen always...

Oct 24, 2021

Virginia Irene Wooten Sanders, 82, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021. A native of Macon County. She was the daughter of the late Roy B. Wooten and Myrtle Sorrells Wooten. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mildred Wooten Saunders and Louse W. LeQuire, and one brother Rev. William Wooten.

She was a graduate of Franklin...

Oct 22, 2021

Mary Lou Ellen Swafford Childress, formerly of Seneca, SC, passed away on October 22, 2021, following a short illness.  Lou Ellen was born on Nov 24th, 1938, in Oconee County, SC to parents Curtis Ezekiel Black and Zennie Mae Haynes.  Lou Ellen retired from the textile industry where she worked as a weaver.  She enjoyed traveling, camping, reading, and...

Oct 14, 2021

Ellen Elizabeth Smith

After losing her final battle with cancer, Ellen was

summoned to be with her Lord on Thursday, October14, 2021.

Born in Guilford County, North Carolina, she was the only daughter of Garnett Lee Puckett Jr. and Margaret Beatrice Saunders Puckett who both preceded her in death.

She was...

Oct 12, 2021

Sue Ann Bryson Willis, 85, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021.  She was born August 15, 1936 to the late Carr and Frances Rickman Bryson.  Mrs. Willis had worked as school secretary at Cowee Elementary School for many years, and was a member of Cowee Baptist Church. She loved arts and crafts and reading.  In addition...

Oct 12, 2021

Gale Gladys Dendy Alford, 69 of Highlands passed away Tuesday October 12, 2021. Gale was born September 12, 1952, in Macon County to the late Earl Dendy and Gladys McCall Dendy. Gale was a Dental Assistant for many years. She liked watching football and baseball, loved her animals and Olaf from Frozen. Gale was known for being a great...

Oct 11, 2021

Velma Ann Stiles Buchanan, 92, loving wife, mother and grandmother went to her heavenly home October 11, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Elias Buchanan, Jr.; daughter, Patricia Ann Stiles Queen; two sisters, Edith Sumney and Kate King; three brothers, Harold Stiles, Edwin Stiles and Vernon Stiles.

She is survived by one sister, Betty...

Oct 7, 2021

William (Bill) Bickley Miller, MD passed away on October 7, 2021 at the age of 85 in Highlands, NC.  Bill was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 8, 1936, the eldest of Dr. Spencer and Helen Miller’s children.

In 1962, Bill graduated from the University of Cincinnati Medical School. That same year, he married the love of...

Oct 3, 2021

James Edward Swafford "Jim" 74 of Franklin, NC passed away October 3, 2021. James was born May 25, 1947, in Macon County, NC to Emma Jean Bryant Swafford and the late James Robert Swafford. He was a construction builder and masonry worker. James was a family man and enjoyed spending time with them and his animals but would take...

Sep 30, 2021

Mr. Billy Lee Sowards, 82, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021. Mr. Sowards was born in Lincoln Co. West VA on December 21, 1938 to the late Harry Sowards and Ruth Stowers Sowards. He was married to the late Ina Whittington Sowards who preceded him April 22, 2006. Billy was retired from the U.S. Navy after many years of...

Sep 30, 2021

James Alexander Dendy, age 61, of Highlands, NC passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021. He is the son of the late Joseph and Lena Crane Dendy.

James loved being outdoors gardening and fishing. He was a beloved partner, father, grandfather, and brother.

He is survived by his life partner of 27 years Janet Hall; daughters,...

Sep 23, 2021

Alberta May Carter, 77, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday September 23, 2021.

She was born May 2, 1944, in Palmer, Massachusetts to the late Evelyn Morris and Albert Warren Mack and adopted by John Marusinski.

After moving to Florida, Alberta first worked in a sewing factory then she worked and retired from The Florida...

Sep 23, 2021

Mr. Billy Solesbee, 85, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021. Mr. Solsebee was born February 21, 1934 in Macon County NC to the late Charles S. Solsebee and Nobia Cunningham Solsebee. Billy served his contry for 23 years in the US Navy and he served 4 years in the US Air Force. Mr. Billy traveled the world and served...

Sep 22, 2021

Rowland Baker Ranger, Jr., 74 of Franklin passed away September 22, 2021. He was born February 11, 1947 in Miami, FL to the late Rowland Baker Ranger, Sr. and Lillian Matusek Ranger. Rowland was a Vietnam Veteran.

Rowland is survived by his wife Jill Ranger and his son, Keith Ranger.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is...

Sep 22, 2021

Linda Greene Clary, 82, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021.  She was born March 2, 1939 in St. Petersburg, Florida to the late Ben and Lora Gillis Greene. She worked and retired from many dental offices in St. Petersburg, FL and Atlanta, GA.  She was a flight attendant for Eastern Airlines in the early 1960's and...

Sep 19, 2021

Fred C. Wooldridge passed away on September 19, 2021, in Highlands, N.C.

After moving to Miami Beach, Florida, from Louisville, Kentucky, his birth place, he worked for Florida Power and Light for several years as a Lineman Helper.

He enlisted in the U.S. Army and spent six years in the U.S.  Army Reserve as a...

Sep 19, 2021

John Martin Velsor, 77 of Concord, NC passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Velsor was born September 25, 1943 in New York, NY to the late William Stanley Velsor and Catherine McCormick Velsor. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, he was a faithful member of Multiply Church (CFA) where he served in the Sr. Adult...

Sep 19, 2021

Alma Jane Owens 73, of Clayton, Ga passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021. She was born February 23, 1948 in Rabun County, Georgia to the late Alney Owens and Ruth Chastain Owens. Alma started  working for the company Itron when she was 16 years old and was still employed with the company. She had perfect attendance. She served for...

Sep 17, 2021

Antonio Zendajas Pacheco, 64 of Franklin passed away September 17, 2021. A funeral service will be held at 1:00pm Wednesday September 29, 2021 at the St Francis of Assisi. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends Tuesday September 28, 2021 from 4:00pm-10:00pm at the Bryant Grant Funeral Home Chapel. Bryant Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is...