Apr 27, 2021

Diana Marie Schardt Bernard, 62, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021.  She was born January 8, 1959 in San Francisco, CA to Barbara Janicki Schardt and the late Dick Schardt.  Mrs. Bernard was an accountant, she attended the First Pentecostal Church, and she liked to make jewelry boxes.

In addition to her mother, she...

Apr 27, 2021

Blanche Smith Morgan, 78, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.  She was born on November 5, 1942 in Franklin, NC to John Doyle and Dove (McCoy) Smith.  On October 20, 1962 she married Lyman Dale Morgan.  Blanche was an honest, loving, and hard-working wife and mother.  A talented seamstress and cook, she created a happy...

Apr 24, 2021

Garrett Daniel Siek, 18, of Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021. Garrett was born February 21, 2003 in Winston Salem, NC to Daniel Siek and Mary Trese Zint Siek. He found his first love of Motorcross racing in 2nd grade, Garrett enjoyed soccer, golf, fishing and snowboarding. He always enjoyed new adventures and was up to trying...

Apr 22, 2021

James Joseph Granato, 76, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021.  James was born September 16, 1944 in Trieste, Italy to the late Francesco Granato and Lidia Fratte.  Mr. Granato was retired after 30 years from Illinois Bell Phone Company.  He loved the mountains, and loved to cook; he was a member of Knights of Columbus and...

Apr 19, 2021

Ray "Buddy" Allen Cunningham, 73, of Franklin passed away Monday, April 19, 2021. Ray was born in Macon County, NC August 26, 1947 to the late Ralph W. Cunningham and Maggie Elliot Cunningham. He was a graduate from Franklin High School and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He worked and retired from General Motors in Pontiac Michigan. Ray was...

Apr 15, 2021

Emma Jean Wood Taylor “Mimies”, 78, of Dillard, GA passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021. She was born April 22, 1942 in Highlands, NC to the late Eugene C. Wood and Mamie Houston Wood. Jean was a Co-owner/Secretary for C Taylor Construction for many years. She was a Godly lady, and was a member of Newman’s Chapel Baptist Church....

Apr 13, 2021

Carol "Connie" Constance Litteral, 86, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021.  She was born November 22, 1934 in Monroe, New York to the late Donald and Dorothea Smith Calnan.  Mrs. Litteral was the first lady mail carrier in Rochester, NY and she worked for the postal service until her retirement.  She loved quilting and knitting.  She...

Apr 11, 2021

Teresa Harden Dixon, 57, of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021. Teresa was born April 24, 1963 in Minnesota to the late James Harden and Darlene Harden.

Teresa is survived by her husband, William Dixon; one daughter, Monica Dixon; one brother, Jay Harden; one grandchild, Carter Kapland.

No services are planned.

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Apr 10, 2021

Dora Ann Vinson 69, of Otto, N. C. passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.  She was born May 10, 1951 in Macon County, N. C. to the late Grady Dalton and Edna Raby Dalton.  Dora worked as a substitute teacher and was a housewife.  She loved the warm weather, flowers and gardening.  She had...

Apr 7, 2021

Mildred Guest Coward, 64, of Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Mildred was born September 4, 1956 in Macon County, NC to the late James Wiley Guest and Lou Ogle Guest. She retired from the medical equipment company DeRoyal. She enjoyed writing and publishing books, gardening in her flower garden and was a hard worker, but most...

Apr 4, 2021

Hilda Tieneke Kemp, 90, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021.  She was born January 23, 1931 in Hoogezand, Holland to the late Jan Gerardus Benes and Thalina Jantje Jonker Benes.  Mrs. Kemp was an administrator in real estate and was a member of Coconut Grove Sailing Club and the Stitching Guild.  She loved embroidering and sailing. ...

Apr 4, 2021

It is with eternal hope and joy we announce the transition of Pastor Tom, Dr. Loye Thomas Whidden, Jr., from the cares of this life to life eternal!

Against all odds, this boy, born in Parrish, Florida, rose to use the many gifts and talents bestowed to him by the Lord God Almighty to accomplish exceedingly, abundantly...

Apr 2, 2021

Dustin Reed Hathcock, 34, of Franklin, NC passed away Friday, April 2, 2021. He was born in Tuscaloosa, AL on May 22, 1986 to Billy M. Hathcock and Ann P. Lack. Dustin was a Maintenance Tech in the Tree Service Business. He enjoyed being outside, hiking, skateboarding and riding his bicycle.

Dustin is survived by his father,...

Apr 1, 2021

On April 1, 2021, the Reverend Joel Arthur Walker stepped into the presence of his Lord and Savior.  Joel was born January 5, 1959 in Châteauroux, France and was the oldest son of Herbert and Christine (Tweedle) Walker. He loved his wife, family, country, and trusted in and was faithful to God.

Joel grew up as an...

Mar 28, 2021

Joan Margaret Bohmann, 88, of Franklin passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021. Joan was born December 3, 1932 in Manhattan, NY to the late Louis Bohmann and Helen Selig Bohmann. She previously worked as a Loan Officer in the Banking industry.

No service are planned at this time.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving...

Mar 23, 2021

David Eugene Hodges, 62 of Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2021. He was born April 2, 1958 in Florence, Alabama to the late Rufus Hodges and Eva Motif Hodges. David was a veteran of the Airforce and was a manager in the landscaping business. He enjoyed motorcycle riding and gardening. David was of the Church of Christ...

Mar 22, 2021

Lucille Nix Wilson 82, of Highlands passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at her home. She was born August 14, 1938 in Rabun County, GA to the late Dewey L. Nix and Lillian Mozelle Owens Nix and was married to the late Rev. Walter Wilson who preceded her in death in 2011. Lucille worked as a business administrator for...

Mar 21, 2021

Clyde Rodney Thomas Taylors - It is with great sadness we announce the death of Clyde Rodney Thomas, 86, who passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Hilltop Memory Care. Clyde served in the US Army and worked at Triangle Construction Company for over 40 years. He loved to tell wonderful stories about all the projects he helped...

Mar 18, 2021

Marvin Francis Leech of Franklin, NC passed on the morning of March 18, 2021. Marvin was born in Gilman Wisconsin March 24, 1950. He graduated from Gilman High School where he played football and participated in track. After high school Marvin attended Eau Claire Technical College and majored in Computer programing. With a desire to see more of the...

Mar 14, 2021

Arthur Grover Browning, 89, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021.  He was born July 7, 1931 in Jackson County, to the late John Charles Browning and Lela Cope Browning.  Arthur was a US Army Sergeant serving for 25 years, he served during the Vietnam War.  He was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church, also a member...