Shirley Ann (Wilkes) Gragg

Jan 20, 2022

Shirley Ann (Wilkes) Gragg, of Otto, NC passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022.

Daughter of the late Roy E. and Ada D. Wilkes she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Johnny Wilkes and Virgil Wilkes and two sisters, Frankie Ritchie and Willie Kay Seagle. She has one surviving sister, Nancy Wilkes.

Shirley is...

Deborah Ann Elliott

Jan 20, 2022

Deborah Ann Elliott, 67, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022.  She was born August 17, 1954, to the late William and Willomae Marie (Bill) Stallcup.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Ray Elliott, and four brothers, Eddie Stallcup, Sanford Stallcup...

William Frederick Knief Jr.

Jan 19, 2022

William Frederick Knief Jr., 91, of Franklin, NC passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is serving the Knief family.

Mozelle (Cody) Roper

Jan 18, 2022

Mrs. Mozelle Cody Roper, 93, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Mrs. Roper was born March 11, 1928 in Graham, Co. NC to the late Virgil Jackson Cody and Della Mae Bradshaw Cody.  Mozelle worked for 55 years in Gastonia, NC for several cotton mills; she got her drivers license when she was 68 years old; she loved her...

Jason Aubrey Hill

Jan 16, 2022

Jason Aubrey Hill, 42, of Otto, NC, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022.  He was born May 14, 1979 in Kansas City, Missouri.  Jason was a chef, and also worked for a lawn maintenance service. He loved guns and gun ranges, classic cars, the outdoors and bowling. Jason was a loving son and brother.

Jason is survived...

Brenda Speed Guertin

Jan 13, 2022

Brenda Speed Guertin passed away Thursday January 13, 2022. She was born October 10, 1948, to the late Chester and Kate Ledford Speed. Brenda was a dedicated sister, loving mother, grandmother, wife and to many known as "Nannie". She has left a void in many hearts that will never be filled here on earth.

Left to cherish...

Robert William Mayry

Jan 13, 2022

Mr. Robert William Mayry, 86, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022. Mr. Mayry was born on June 8, 1935 in Wayne County, Michigan. Robert worked for the telephone company many years; was of the Lutheran faith; and a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Korea. He loved gardening, sports, and politics. Robert was an animal lover of cats and dogs....

Patsy Mae Coburn

Jan 6, 2022

Patsy Mae Coburn,70, of Otto, NC passed away on January 6, 2022.

She was the daughter of the late Jim and Edna Mae Bates. She is survived by her husband of 43 years James Bennett Coburn; one, daughter Rebecca Ramey and husband Tommy; one son, James Martin; two grandchildren, Brandon Martin and Jimmy Ramey; four sisters, Sally...

Julius Phillip Ellenburg

Dec 31, 2021

Julius Phillip Ellenburg, 78, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021.

Born on March 8, 1943, to the late John Luther Ellenburg and Martha Sanders Ledford. Mr. Ellenburg was married to the late Sandra Ellenburg who preceded him in April of 2021. He was a United States Army Veteran and worked in auto body repair.

He...

Christopher Barrett Fowler

Dec 30, 2021

Christopher Barrett Fowler, 57, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021. He was born November 22, 1964 in New Haven, CT to Theodore Fowler, Jr. and Grace Brazee Laurello. He previously worked in the school system in Fairfield, CT before moving to NC. Christopher was an avid race car fan, painted, woodworking and loved his cats. He believed in God....

Joel A. Carter

Dec 29, 2021

Joel A. Carter, 91, loved, respected and admired husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2021. He was born in Sturgills, NC to the late William G. Carter and Malinda Darnell Carter. Joel met his beloved wife, Jacqueline, at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, NC in 1948. They were married for over sixty-five...

Charles "Cb" Browning Roper

Dec 28, 2021

Charles Browning "C. B." Roper, 89, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021.  He was born April 19, 1932 in Macon County to the late Clingman and Clemmie Rosetta Rowland Roper.  Mr. Roper had worked for Franklin Frozen Foods and Blaylock Meat Company.  He was a honeybee keeper, he loved to walk in the woods, loved to...

Walter Joseph Deptola

Dec 27, 2021

Walter Joseph Deptola, II, 87, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021. He was born in Long Island, NY September 9, 1934 to the late Walter J. Deptola, Sr. and Mary Deptola. Walter was an Army Veteran. He worked in the School System where he retired, he was a lace weaver, loved cars, motorcycles, taking care of his property and...

Etta Elizabeth (Hopkins) Tallent

Dec 25, 2021

Mrs. Etta Elizabeth Hopkins Tallent, 90 of Franklin passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021. Etta was born April 12, 1931 in Macon County, NC to the late Sam Hopkins and Mattie Sorrells Hopkins. She was a native of Macon County, Etta owned and operated the Normandie Restaurant for 52 years. She was known by many, fed a lot of...

Homer Lee Angel

Dec 24, 2021

Homer Lee Angel, 92, of Franklin passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 in Asheville.

Homer was born May 13, 1929 in Macon County, NC to the late Paul Angel and Alma Sanders Angel. He served in the Air Force, stationed several years in Japan. Homer worked as a mechanic on the planes. After the Air Force, Homer...

Lassie Edith (Crane) Buchanan

Dec 21, 2021

Lassie Edith Crane Buchanan, 80, passed peacefully on December 21, 2021 at her home and the Norton community. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Effie Miller Crane. The Crane family and Crane’s Riding Stables became a tradition for generations of visitors to Highlands. As the youngest girl in the family, she earned the nickname “Baby,” an...

Edgar Reyes Rodgriguez

Dec 18, 2021

Edgar Reyes Rodriguez, 40, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021.

Edgar was born on September 24, 1981, in Brooklyn, New York to Wilfredo and Isabel Rodriguez Escalera. He loved horses, his family and he was always so happy and was rarely seen without a smile.

In addition to his parents, survivors include his grandmother Maria...

Jerry Lee "Biggin" Dalton

Dec 18, 2021

Jerry Lee “Biggin” Dalton, 62, of Highlands, NC passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021.

Born on January 16, 1959, he was the son of the late Furman Russell and Vivian Marvita Dalton. Jerry was a fabulous husband and father and a loving Gramps to six wonderful grandchildren. Jerry loved riding motorcycles, watching NASCAR, hunting, and camping. He...

Mildred (Zachary) Wilson

Dec 16, 2021

Mildred Zachary Wilson of Highlands, age 100, took her last breath December 16th, 2021. She was born April 5th, 1921. She is survived by her beloved grandson John P. Tate, III of Sevierville, TN and Highlands, daughter Anne W. Tate (John) of Highlands, son Dennis F. Wilson (Sheryl) of Highlands, sisters Lilian Waller and Lucille Potts of Highlands. She...

Lois "Jeannine" Justice

Dec 13, 2021

Lois “Jeannine" Justice 89 of Franklin passed away Monday, December 13, 2021. She was born in Michigan November 16, 1932, to the late Arthur Tuffin and Beatrice Annett Tuffin. Jeannine was a member of Coweeta Baptist Church and served as church secretary for 37 years. She had a passion for playing the piano and volunteering. Jeannine had a servant...