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...

Mar 13, 2021

Cody Elmer Levi Owen,25, of Jackson County, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Memorial Mission in Asheville.

Cody was an avid Bear hunter and Razor rider. He was such a fun loving and a big-hearted friend to everyone he came in contact with. He was always a phone call away for his family and friends,...

Mar 8, 2021

David Leslie Hina, age 82, passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home in Franklin on March 8, 2021.  At the time of his passing, David was surrounded by his loved ones and comforted by the continual presence of his wife, Bonnie Jo Hina.

Born on January 19, 1939 in Ridgewood, New Jersey, David was raised...

Mar 7, 2021

Ada June Kiser Dowdle, 94, of Franklin, NC was promoted to the Church Triumphant, March 7, 2021.  She was born February 23, 1927 to the late Bunyan and Nina Gillespie Kiser.  She was predeceased by two brothers, Jack and Julian Kiser, one sister, Clara Shields, and her beloved husband, Erwin (Butch) Dowdle.  One sister, Kathryn Angel survives.

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Mar 2, 2021

Taylor Alexander Hawkins, 29, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021. He was born November 22, 1991 in LaGrange, Georgia where he lived his entire life. His arrival into this world brightened so many lives with a smile that could Alluminate the darkest day. He fiercely loved his fiance, his family and his friends in his short life. He battled...

Feb 27, 2021

Patricia Ann Giddes Vinson, age 60, of Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021. Mrs. Vinson was born June 5, 1960 in Ft. Myers, Florida to the late Irving and Willie Mae Giddes.  Patricia was an office manager for Giddes Construction Company in Lee Co., FL.  She loved to crochet, cook and loved hanging out with her daughter. ...

Feb 24, 2021

Jimmie B. White, 86 passed away Wednesday, Feb 24, 2021 following a lengthy battle with a rare incurable cancer.  He was born in Bristow, Oklahoma and moved to Tahlequah Oklahoma to pursue a career in the field of education.  He retired in

Tahlequah as the Principal at Greenwood Elementary School.  He spent a few years in Fla...

Feb 22, 2021

John (Jay) Quince Sanders, passed away at his home on February 22 at age 91. Jay was born July 22, 1929 to Jesse L. and Ida F. (Shope) Sanders. He was a fifth generation Maconian who lived most of his life on the old family farm located in the vicinity of the north fork of Skeenah Creek. Jay was...

Feb 21, 2021

Joseph Harley Jenkins, age 62, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021.  Mr. Jenkins was born November 02, 1958 in Macon County to the late Harley and Ruby Houston Jenkins.  He was married to the late Rebecca "Becky"  Luker Jenkins.  Joe was a maintenance worker on tractors, he was a member of the  Macon County Horse Association...

Feb 21, 2021

Obituary

Rebecca "Becky" Luker Jenkins, age 49, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021.  She was born December 8, 1971 to R. A. and Joann Brissey Luker of Tuckasegee, NC.  Becky was an office manager at Nantahala Physical Therapy; she attended Central Baptist Church, she loved horses and was a member of Macon County Horse...