Jan 11, 2021

Mr. William Charles “Charlie” Long, 81, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021.  Mr. Long was born in Macon County August 15, 1939 to the late William Doyle Long and Faye Howard Long.  He was a truck driver in the trucking industry.  Mr. Long was a Mason and a member of Calvary Baptist Church, where he was former Chairman of...

Jan 10, 2021

Mrs. Lucille Pickens McCall, 85, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 surround by her family at home.  Mrs. McCall was born February 12, 1935 in Macon County, NC to the late James Marvin Pickens and Edith Hurst Pickens. She was married to the late Kenneth R. McCall who preceded her in 2009. Mrs. Lucille worked as a legal assistant...

Jan 8, 2021

Mr. Walter “Walt” Lewis Duhl, age 87, departed this life on January 8, 2021, at Grandview Manor Care Center in Franklin North Carolina. Walt is reunited with his beloved wife Arlene Duhl, his two sons David and Robert, and his cherished furry companion Boomer. His youthful spirit is carried on by his daughter Marianne Olson, four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren,...

Jan 8, 2021

Wayne Jackson Coleman passed away on January 8, 2021.

Wayne was born in Eastman, Georgia on April 13, 1937 to Braudus (BJ) and Verma Coleman, but spent most of his formative years in Reidsville, Georgia.

In eighth grade, Wayne was recruited for the high-school one-act play at Reidsville High.  It was there he met a...

Jan 7, 2021

Patricia Anderson Pittari (1932–2021)

Patricia Anderson Pittari died on January 7, 2021 in her home on Amelia Island, Florida. She was 88 years old and had been ill for several years. Patricia is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, John Joseph Pittari, M.D., and her five living children: Carolyn Ann (Kurt Marasco) of Amelia Island;...

Jan 7, 2021

Mrs. Mary Fariello Muscato, 92, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 in Gastonia, NC. Mrs. Mary was born May 11, 1928 in Amsterdam, New York to Anthony and Lena Williams Fariello. Mrs, Muscato was married to the late Phillip J. Muscato who preceded her in 2018. She was a homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother that cared and loved her...

Jan 5, 2021

John Huscusson, 89 of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021. John was born February 28, 1931 in Macon County, NC to the late John Calvin Huscusson and Bertha Roper Huscusson. Mr. Huscusson was married to the late Elizabeth Cook "Lib" Huscusson who preceded him in 2018.  He was a Navy Veteran and worked as a repair technician...

Jan 5, 2021

Maurice George "Biff" Keener

A good man, a good father, a good brother left us for a better place on January 5, 2021.

Biff was born to Grover Lee and Vesta Pauline Peek Keener on November 10, 1940.  He was predeceased by both parents, a brother, Jackson Lee Keener, and a sister, Vesta Susan Walker....

Jan 5, 2021

On January 5, 2021, surrounded with love at home, The Heavens gained an angel named Cheryl “Cher” Jean Spring, age 75.

Born in Michigan, Cher, and her husband Ted, resided in Missouri, Florida and settling in the majestic Smokey Mountains of North Carolina.

She worked for the Brown Shoe Co. in Missouri, the Florida Turnpike...

Jan 5, 2021

Mr. Hristos Fotopoulos, 63, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 surrounded by his family at home.

Mr. Fotopoulos was born in Tripolis, Greece on March 31, 1957 to the late Haralambos and Irene T. Fotopoulos. He owned and operated Mountain Man Pizza and Grill in Dillard, Ga. and he was of the Christian faith.

Survivors...

Jan 5, 2021

Floyd Virgil Sigler, age 93, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021.  He was born September 17, 1927 in Hudson, New York to the late Harvey and Alma Stickles Sigler.  Mr. Sigler worked for General Electric for thirty-eight years and was a volunteer at Canaan New York Fire Company where he left as Captain of the Fire...

Jan 2, 2021

Ola Belle Bates 79, of High Shoals, NC, formerly of Franklin, NC, passed away January 2, 2021. She was born November 13, 1941 in Macon County, NC to the late Lee and Cordelia Williamson Bates.  Ola had worked as a waitress and was of the Baptist faith, she attended Church when she was able.

She is survived...

Dec 31, 2020

John David Wilson, 61 of Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020. He was born October 13, 1959 in Macon County, NC to the late James Paul Wilson and Kathleen Mathis Wilson and was married to Jenny Fay Wilson. John worked in the construction industry roofing and building. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, delivering firewood, mechanic work and...

Dec 28, 2020

William A Berry “Paw”, 92 of Franklin passed away Monday, December 28, 2020. He was born in Macon County, NC on March 29, 1928 to the late William Jack Berry and Anna Gertrude Coggins Berry. William liked hunting and playing the French Harp, but most of all he loved spending time with his family. William served in the Army...

Dec 27, 2020

Florence Laverne Coggins Fox went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday December 27, 2020. An active member of Newman’s Chapel Baptist Church since 1953, Florence taught Sunday School and Training Union Beginner Classes. She was very supportive in Vacation Bible School, teaching for over 25 years and served many years on the Social...

Dec 25, 2020

Agnes Marie Gibson Crowe, 78, of Highlands, NC passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020.  She was born July 26, 1942 in Macon County to the late James Thomas Gibson and Tina Savilla Henry Gibson. Agnes was such a gracious and caring soul. Working in the office at Highlands School, Agnes left a lasting impression with all that knew...

Dec 25, 2020

Clara Stephanie Lewicki

Clara Stephanie Lewicki, 97, of Highlands, NC, died peacefully Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2020, in Highlands at the Eckerd Living Center where she had lived for 6 ½ years.

She said she was very comfortable at the Eckerd Center, that it was a good place, and everyone took good care of her....

Dec 24, 2020

Wayne Anderson Justice, 78 of Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020. Wayne was born March 17, 1942 in Macon County, NC to the late Ralph Justice and Ruby Buchanan Justice. He was employed with Duke Energy formerly Nantahala Power for 30 years. He was an avid fisher and turkey hunter, loved coaching basketball and collecting things. Wayne...

Dec 23, 2020

Maria Lurdes Mira, age 87, passed away peacefully on the evening of December 23, 2020 at the Carolina Reserve of Hendersonville Memory Care facility. Born on December 5, 1933 in the small village of Alge in the mountain province of Serra da Lousa in Portugal, Maria would soon move to Lisbon where she would spend the better part of...

Dec 21, 2020

Dorothy Rose Crawford, 102 of Franklin, NC died peacefully at her home on Monday 12/21/2020.  A native of Rogersville, AL, she was the daughter of the late Thomas O. Rose and Mattie Greer Rose.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 74 years John L Crawford, a sister, Doris Rose Hudson, and...