Jul 31, 2020

Joyce Wilkie Henderson, 82 of Franklin passed away Friday, July 31, 2020. She was born January 24, 1938 in Macon County, NC to the late Henry Wilkie and Milan Bateman Wilkie. Joyce was a homemaker, enjoyed traveling, liked singing in the choir and taught children’s Sunday School. She was a member of Union United Methodist Church.

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Jul 23, 2020

James Frank Willis, 52, of Franklin, NC, passed away July 23, 2020.  He was born November 2, 1967 in Orange Co., FL to Walter Albert Willis and Shirley Jones Willis. Mr. Willis was a roofer.

He is survived by his three sons; Devin Willis of Franklin, NC, Daylin Pierce of Dixon, TN and Bradley Willis of Alabama....

Jul 21, 2020

Dorothy Lorene Shope, 91, of Franklin passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Dorothy was born November 30, 1928 in Swain County to the late Norman and Martha DeHart Holden.

Dorothy was a home maker and enjoyed playing cards and bingo. You could count on her playing Canasta on Friday nights. She was a member of Prentiss Baptist...

Jul 15, 2020

Franklin, NC

Lyman Dale Morgan, 79, of Franklin, NC passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. He was born on August 30, 1940 in Franklin, NC to Robert and Helen (Dalton) Morgan. On October 20, 1962 he married Blanche Smith. Dale was a kind, generous, and patient person whose easy-going demeanor made him a joy to be...

Jul 14, 2020

Mrs. Allie Sue Price Keener, 91, passed way Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Mrs. Keener was born February 11, 1929 in Jackson Co. NC to the late Raymond Jerome Price and Lora Lee Cabe Price. She was married to the late William Lee Keener who preceded her August 16, 2015. Mrs. Keener was a home maker, loving wife, mother, and...

Jul 11, 2020

Dr. Edison Picklesimer, 78, died peacefully on July 11th, 2020 at Hilltop of Greenville, located in Greenville, SC. Ed was known for his kind, loving spirit; brilliant mind; his uncanny athleticism; and his extraordinary love and devotion to his family.

Dr. Picklesimer is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Linda; two sons, Patrick and Kent...

Jul 6, 2020

Maria Merces Domingos Neto, 89, of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, July 6, 2020 in Tiger, Georgia. She was born November 28, 1930 in Portugal to the late Manuel and Judite Dores Domingos. Maria was a homemaker. Zazzy her dog was her greatest love. She attended St. Francis of Assisi Church and was of the Catholic faith.

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Jun 30, 2020

James Ernest Strickland

Rev. Jimmy Strickland, 48 of Cashiers, NC passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020. He was born January 22, 1972 to James Oliver and Lois Cockrell Strickland in Cabarrus County, NC. Jimmy loved Jesus and ministry was the biggest and most important part of his life. Preacher Jimmy, as he liked to be called would...

Jun 29, 2020

Michael John Ryan, age 60, of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, June 29, 2020.  He was born August 4, 1959 in Nashville, TN to the late Lester Raymond Ryan and Helen Laverne Madden Ryan. Mr. Ryan was a carpenter and of the Christian faith.  He was a loving father and grandfather. Michael loved to fish, build things by hand,...

Jun 27, 2020

Jane A. Lewis, 84, went to be with our Lord and Savior on June 27, 2020.  She was born in Highlands, NC, on September 17, 1935, where she spent her entire life.  She was the daughter of the late Charlie Anderson and Mattie Hall Anderson.  Growing up, she enjoyed many happy hours riding horseback at Cranes Stables and hiking...

Jun 25, 2020

Stacy Lionel Brendle, 51, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020.  He was born September 19, 1968 in Swain County, NC, to the late George Stanley Brendle and Margaret Cochran Brendle.

Stacy was preceded in death by his parents, who formerly owned and operated the Pizza Peddler Restaurant in Franklin for 31 years.

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Jun 25, 2020

Madellon (Nana) Rogers passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 25, 2020 at the age of 97.  She was born in Salem, South Carolina the second of five children to Thomas and Ella Mae Holcombe but lived most of her life in Cashiers, North Carolina.

She was proceeded in death by her husband of 55 years,...

Jun 24, 2020

Bobby Claude Conley, 91, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020.  He was born July 25, 1928, in Macon County, to the late Claude J. and Ruth Mize Conley.  He was an automobile mechanic and of the Christian faith.  Mr. Conley served his country during the Korean War and was a member of the Franklin VFW.

Jun 22, 2020

June W. Martin, 86, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020.  She was born May 27, 1934 in Edgecombe Co., NC to the late LaFayette and Nora Kemple Williamson.  Mrs. Martin was a retired school teacher and was a member of Franklin First Baptist Church.   She gave her time and love and was involved in an after...

Jun 22, 2020

Patricia “Patty” Marsh, 87, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 in Highlands, NC. She was born August 24, 1932 in New Kensington, PA and moved to                       St. Petersburg, FL when she was 9 years old. Patty graduated from St. Petersburg High School and shortly after married her “Sweetie”, Alan Marsh. They were married for 68 years before his passing...

Jun 21, 2020

Elaine Wilson 3/2/36-6/21/20

Elaine was born March 2, 1936 to Dewey and Evelyn Cleaveland Hopper and raised in Highlands, NC. She married the love of her life, Morris Wilson, in 1954. Elaine held various jobs outside the home, but the one that gave her the most pleasure and fulfillment was as a minister's wife and church pianist....

Jun 20, 2020

Nanette was born August 20th, 1928 to Albert and Florence Thomas in New York City. One of her fondest memories as a child was traveling with her brother Albert during the Depression, they traveled from different campgrounds across the United States in their homemade camper. After high school she attended William and Mary College in Virginia, and later transferred...

Jun 15, 2020

Anna Jean Beeco, age 84, of Covington, GA, passed away June 15, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. A 1954 graduate of Snellville High, Mrs. Beeco graduated with the esteemed honors of Salutatorian. That hard work and commitment led her to a successful career with Atlanta Journal-Constitution where she retired after several years of unwavering dedication. Mrs. Beeco was...

Jun 11, 2020

Mary S. Thompson

Beloved longtime Highlands resident Mary S. Thompson (fondly known as "Nanny", not only by her own grandchildren but by many other children) passed away Thursday, June 11, at her home after a brief illness. Mary Grace Smith Cleaveland Thompson was born in Westminster, SC on June 28, 1924 to Mary Elizabeth Harbin Smith and...

May 22, 2020

Mrs. Mary Louise Prince Garcia Cadenas, 66, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 in Asheville, NC.

Mrs. Cadenas was born in Rabun County, Ga on June 15, 1953 to the late Sam and Ella Mae Johnson Prince. She worked and retired as a nurse from Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. Louise loved camping, animals, and quilting. She loved spending time...