Jul 20, 2021

James Mitchell Brown, 72, of Highlands, NC and Coral Springs, Fl. passed away July 20, 2021. James was born in California on September 28, 1948, to the late Maurice Brown and Helen O’Connell Brown.

James is survived by his wife of 50 years, Linda Arbuthnot Brown; children, Courtney McConnell (Nathan) and Lauren Blake (Paul); grandchildren, Shanley, Faith,...

Jul 18, 2021

Janet Louise Riker Eve, age 90, passed away on July 18, 2021. She was born August 21, 1930, to Thaddeus Weed Riker and Fannie Rhea Preston, both college professors. During her third year at University of Texas, while studying fine art, Jan met and later married Philip Henry Eve, Jr. They moved around the southeast, had four children, and...

Jul 17, 2021

Mr. Heinz Ludwig Bressel, 93, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021. Mr. Bressel was born April 20, 1928 in Hamburg, Germany. He lived in Franklin for the past 29 years. He worked and retired in the manufacturing of jewelry. He was also an assistant curator at the Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum.

Survivors include his son, Raymond...

Jul 16, 2021

Martha Sam Gibson Jamison, 72, went home to be with the Lord Friday, July 16, 2021. Martha Sam was born in Macon County, NC on November 8, 1948, to the late Sam Gibson and Mary Jo Fulbright Gibson. She was a graduate of the Franklin High School Class of 1967 and earned a BSED degree in 1971 from Western...

Jul 14, 2021

CAYE, DOROTHY (Dottie) GODWIN passed away peacefully on July 14, 2021, surrounded by her family after a short illness.

Her beloved husband of 59 years, Charles G. (Peter) Caye Sr., preceded her in death, as did her father, William Morris Godwin, and her mother, Puella Hudson Godwin.

Dottie was a native of Atlanta, Georgia, but...

Jul 14, 2021

Mrs. Janet Marie Caple Appalsamy, 72, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at home with the family by her side.

Janet was born November 25, 1948 to the late Harris Caple and Rose Marie Hale Caple. She worked and retired as a hair stylist. She loved the sauna, pool, and being in the sun. She also enjoyed...

Jul 10, 2021

John Franklin Chandler, 93 of Franklin passed away at his home Saturday, July 10, 2021. John was born March 16, 1928, in Knox County, Tennessee to the late James Franklin Chandler and Geneva Bailey Chandler. John was an Army WWII Veteran and a member of the Shriner and Mason organization. John owned many businesses in his lifetime, Bell-A-Tron Phone...

Jul 10, 2021

Robert Rogers Corbin, Sr.

In the afternoon of July 10, 2021, Bob Corbin left from his home on Earth for his home in Heaven. During his illness and at his death he was attended by his family and close friends. Bob was born on December 6, 1942, to the late Robert B. and Lucy Cabe Corbin in...

Jul 10, 2021

Mr. Larry Fred Estes, 84, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021. Larry was born March 12, 1937 in Macon, Co. NC to the late Robert Lee Estes and Willa Mae Teem Estes. In his early years Larry worked in the drywall business. He later owned and operated Estes Hardwood Floor Finishing and had Sweetwater Christmas Tree Farm. Larry was...

Jul 4, 2021

Edward “Ed” Lynn Nixon, age 67, passed away after a brief bout with lung cancer on Sunday, July 4, 2021.  He was a resident of Franklin, NC, having relocated from the Charlotte area 17 years ago.

He was born in Ohio and moved to Florida as a young man, before making his home in North Carolina.

Jul 3, 2021

Judith Y. Brinson was delivered from this life on July 3rd, 2021. Born to Sue and Neil Young, she was intelligent, generous, kind, charming, determined and loved by everyone she met.

A role model to her entire family, she worked tirelessly to both advance her career and cultivate a healthy, supportive family culture. At the time of...

Jul 2, 2021

CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA – James Michael Kinsland, born November 19, 1959, passed away July 2, 2021.  He was a graduate of Franklin High School and the University of Georgia (College of Pharmacy). He was preceded in death by his parents Bo and Nora Jean Kinsland. He is survived by his wife Kimberly, daughter Corrie, son Bo Michael, and brothers...

Jun 28, 2021

Charlotte Carter Merry died peacefully on June 28, 2021 in Highlands, NC surrounded by her loving husband, son and daughter. Charlotte courageously battled Alzheimer's disease for 10 years with the same grace and dignity that she lived her life. Despite her struggle with Alzheimer's, Charlotte remained active and happy until her death participating in croquet and art classes. Charlotte...

Jun 27, 2021

Johnny Harold Enfinger, 74, entered fully into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, June 27,2021 at his mountain home in Franklin, North Carolina surrounded by his beloved girls.

Johnny was born March 8,1947 to Hewell Clyde and Ethel Mavis Enfinger in Leesburg, Florida, he was one of four children. He graduated from Tavares High School in...

Jun 24, 2021

Herbert Allan Ross, 98 of Cashiers, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021. He was born May 10, 1923 in Brooklyn, New York.

He graduated in 1941 from Brooklyn Tech High School and then graduated in 1947 from City College of New York School of Engineering. He served in the US Navy in the South Pacific...

Jun 24, 2021

Mildred Frances Marie Sebesta Steininger, 94, passed away Thursday June 24, 2021.

Mildred was the daughter of Frank and Agnes Hrba Sebesta and was born in NY City on September 12, 1926 and was of the Catholic faith.

Mildred enjoyed gardening, feeding the birds and squirrels and making felt pictures. She was married to the...

Jun 23, 2021

Lillian Anna Haselden, 94, passed away peacefully June 23, 2021, at her home in Mountain City Georgia.

She is survived by her son, Randy Haselden, and nieces and nephews residing in Illinois, Kentucky, and Florida.  Her Husband Rev. William Haselden preceded her in 2006.

Lillian retired at age 78, after working carious capacities including secretary,...

Jun 23, 2021

Lucille Brunner Roberge DeVane, 94, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in Highlands, NC. Mrs. DeVane was born January 8, 1927 in New York City to the late Charles Brunner and Regina Brunner. She was a real estate broker working in Miami Beach, FL for many years. Lucille and her first husband, Paul Roberge owned and operated the Skyline...

Jun 20, 2021

FRANKLIN, NC…Sherrill Sprouse Lewis, a resident of Franklin, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021, after an extended illness. She was 65. Mrs. Lewis was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina to Henry and Ginger Johnson Sprouse. She moved at a young age to Dothan, Alabama. She graduated from Houston Academy and Auburn University. She and her family resided...

Jun 19, 2021

Peggy Ann Clark, age 82 of Franklin, passed away on Saturday June 19, 2021.

Born on November 11, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Douglas and Dorothy Whalen of Derwood, Maryland. Peggy was a graduate of Richard Montgomery High School, class of 1956. Peggy moved to Florida and worked for the Florida State Government. After...