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...

Jun 17, 2021

Estelle Brandsma, 82 of Franklin, NC passed away June 17, 2021. She was born to the late Theodore and Florence Rogovin July 18, 1938 in Youngtown, Ohio. Estelle is survived by her husband of 35 years, Bruce Brandsma of the home; a daughter, Jill Sue Weinstein (David) of Port St. John, FL; a sister, Judy Rosenburg of Pembroke, FL;...

Jun 15, 2021

Donna Marie Witte Reyns, 53, of Franklin, NC, passed away, Tuesday, June 15, 2021.  She was born October 13, 1968 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Robert Joseph Witte and Alice Marie Whelan Witte.  Donna was a CNA and worked in a nursing home.  She attended Watauga Baptist Church and Patton United Methodist Church.  She was a loving wife,...

Jun 14, 2021

Visitation services for Mr. Richard Forrest 'Dickie' Baty of Ohatchee will be at 6:00 until 8:00p.m., Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, in Anniston, AL. Funeral Service will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Franklin, North Carolina. Family will see friends one hour prior to service.

Richard 'Dickie'...

Jun 13, 2021

Robert "Bob" Edgar Norton, Sr., 79 of Greenville, SC passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021.  He was born March 17, 1942 in Highlands, NC to the late Ray Elias Norton and Agnes Ella Baty Norton.  Bob worked for Sirrine Engineering as a structural engineer for power plants and paper mills.  Bob had a deep love for Highlands. He enjoyed...

Jun 13, 2021

Erskine Venorris Monteith, age 77 of Otto, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday June 13, 2021.

Born in Graham County on August 14, 1943, he was the son of the late Rev. Clyde and Hazel Monteith. Erskine was a faithful man of God; he was a member and deacon of...

Jun 3, 2021

Mary Katherine Spitzer Crane, 75, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021. Kathy was born in Columbia, South Carolina July 22, 1945 to the late Arthur William Spitzer and Mary Hunt Spitzer. She was a long time resident of Highlands and she loved the mountains. She worked and retired from hotel work in Highlands.

Survivors include her brother,...

Jun 1, 2021

Sydney G March passed away at age 93 on June 1, 2021. Our “Good Syd” was born in Cambridge Massachusetts to parents Sydney H. March and Edith Clark March.  An incredibly hard-working man, who was a jack of all trades. He retired from San-Vel in Littleton Massachusetts. As a young man he loved to ride horses and was a...

Jun 1, 2021

Willa Mae Baumgarner Stewart, 90 of Cullowhee passed away Tuesday June 1, 2021. She was born April 27, 1931 in Jackson County, NC to the late Claude Baumgarner and Arizona McCall Baumgarner. Willa Mae was a life‑long resident of Jackson County and was a homemaker. She was an active member of the Sr. Walk Program at the Cashiers Rec...

May 31, 2021

Loyd William Hall, 80 of Franklin passed away Monday, May 31, 2021. He was born January 4, 1941 in Clinton, IL to the late William Hall and Sally Farley Hall. Loyd was a welder and worked as a Boiler Maker traveling the country to work at different power plants, but the job he enjoyed most was being a farmer....

May 31, 2021

Edith Angel Cruse, 92, of Franklin, passed away peacefully Monday after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Edith was the daughter of the late Joe and Mary Belle (Wooten) Angel.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Roy Angel.  She was born in Macon County and was a member of Mashburn...