Apr 9, 2020

Clyde Percyville Beasley, 77, of Otto, NC passed away Thursday, April 09, 2020. Clyde was born in Macon County, NC on June 23, 1942 to the late Joseph Asbury Beasley and Britty Webb Beasley. He formerly worked for the Rabun County Maintenance Dept. and enjoyed being outdoors. Clyde was of the Baptist faith.

Clyde is survived by...

Apr 8, 2020

Frederick James Sherer, 77, of Lehigh, FL. and Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Born April 17, 1942 in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, Frederick was the son of the late Kenneth Sherer, Sr. and Doris Sweet Sherer. He retired from Lee County, Fl. Department of Transportation as a paint operator. Frederick enjoyed fishing, playing cards, gem mining, woodworking...

Apr 5, 2020

Dorothy McCutcheon Lill

February 20, 1928 -April 5, 2020

On April 5, 2020, Dorothy McCutcheon Lill passed away in New Orleans, following a brief illness.  A New Orleans native, she was 92.   Mrs. Lill graduated from Newman High School and then from Wellesley College.  She went on to earn a Masters Degree in English from...

Apr 5, 2020

Ed Whitby loved to recite “The Cremation of Sam McGee” by Robert W. Service. He did it at cocktail parties, for strangers on trips in foreign lands, and at nearly every opportunity that presented itself. And then his memory left him and he recited it no more. Ed died of natural causes April 5, 2020 in Highlands, North Carolina....

Apr 5, 2020

Jo Mason Fincher, 67, of Lakemont, Ga. passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020. Jo was born March 20, 1953 in Macon County, NC to the late Woodrow Mason and Edith Hastings Mason. She retired as an office assistant at the Rabun County Tax Office.Jo loved to travel, shopping, taking pictures of blooming trees and her IPad. She was a...

Apr 3, 2020

Melba Mary “Horne” Norden, 103, of Franklin passed away Friday, April 03, 2020. Melba was born August 30, 1916 in Estero, Florida to the late John Horne and Julia “Wright” Horne. Until a year and a half ago Melba was a resident of the Pine Hill Park in Franklin.

She is survived by a brother, Robert Horne...

Apr 3, 2020

Highlands, NC Annie Laurie “Morris” McDaniel, 94, of Highlands passed away Friday, April 03, 2020. She was born July 7, 1925 in Andrews, South Carolina to the late Edgar Cleveland Morris and Dosia “Anderson” Morris. Deceased siblings included Rufus, Clifton, Dan, Herbert, Francis, Marie, Lucille, Ide, Nell.  Before moving to Highlands in 2016, Ann lived in Charleston, SC from...

Mar 30, 2020

Raymond John Johnson, 90, of Franklin passed away Monday, March 30, 2020. He was born April 24, 1929 to the late Ernest Johnson and Malvina “Walch” Johnson in Worcester, Massachusetts. Raymond retired from the U.S. Army after serving for 24 years. He was active in the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. He was an avid collector of stamps and...

Mar 24, 2020

Melvin Lee Miller, 84, of Franklin passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020. He was born August 16, 1935 in Union County, IL to the late Lester Miller and Margaret Gayette Miller. Melvin retired from the Navy after 24 years of service as a Master Chief E-9. He served in the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was a...

Mar 20, 2020

Barbara Brendle Parrish, 85, of Franklin passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at her home. She was born in Macon County, NC, March 22, 1934 to the late John Brendle and Fannie “Moore” Brendle.

Barbara was a home maker and loved being with her family and grandchildren.

Barbara is survived by her son, John Parrish...

Mar 19, 2020

Riscardo Reyes Rodriguez, 39, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020. Riscardo was born March 31, 1980 in Puerto Rico to Wilfredo and Isabel Rodriguez Escalera. He loved riding motorcycles and fishing. He would help anyone who was in need. He loved life and people. Riscardo was of the Catholic faith.

In addition to his parents, survivors include...

Mar 19, 2020

Oscar Clinton Prevette, 63, of Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020. Oscar was born March 8, 1957 in Surry County, North Carolina to the late Royal Prevette and Betty Prevette. He owned and operated his own automotive upholstery business. Oscar enjoyed camping, kayaking, fishing, being outside, and loved day trips. His greatest enjoyment was being with his...

Mar 18, 2020

Larry Craig McColgin, 69, of Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at his home. Larry was born to the late Lloyd McColgin and Marjory (Alexander) McColgin on February 25, 1951 in Marion County, Indiana. He was a Caterer in the Food Service Industry and loved riding motorcycles.

Larry is survived by his wife Jerri McColgin;...

Mar 17, 2020

Mr. Robert Michael "Mike" Wall, Sr., 70, of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020. He was born August 8, 1949 in St. Petersburg, FL to the late Bob and Juretta Wall. Mike retired from Pinellas County Schools in Largo, FL after n 35 years of service as an AV-Tech II. He loved working outdoors, designing ways to...

Mar 15, 2020

Hugh Campbell Jones, Jr. 59, of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at his home.  Hugh was born January 11, 1961 in Goochland County, Virginia to the late Hugh Campbell, Sr. and Ruth (Seay) Jones. He served in the Navy for 14 years as a Data Analyst and served in the Gulf War. He enjoyed playing computer...

Mar 12, 2020

Hillrie Marshall Quin, Jr., age 76, passed away at home in Highlands from Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma on March 12, 2020.

Hillrie was born in Texarkana, AR to Vera Wilson Quin and Hillrie Marshall Quin. Hillrie grew up on Army bases in Texarkana, Atlanta, Okinawa, Arlington and Petersburg, VA and Germany. He received Bachelors and Masters degrees from Georgia...

Mar 12, 2020

Ms. Diann Elizabeth Brooks, 80, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at her home in Sylva. Ms. Brooks was born July 28, 1939 in Herkimer Co. New York to the late Harvey Melvin Doolittle and Gertrude Dye Doolittle. She worked and retired as a private caregiver after many years. She was a resident of Macon County, NC from 1976-2006...

Mar 9, 2020

Carol Maddox, 78, of Franklin, NC passed away on Monday March 9, 2020 at her residence with her loving husband Gerald Maddox of 32 years by her side. She was born in Hartfield, Wisconsin to the late Howard and Delie Schmitt. Throughout her life she maintained a sweet and simple demeanor that allowed her to win the hearts and...

Mar 7, 2020

Mr. Herbert Stanley Simmons, 97, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 7, 2020. Mr. Simmons was born in Floris, Iowa March 24, 1922, to the late Earl Moses Simmons and Mamie Jane Johnson Simmons. Mr. Simmons attended the Chicago Electrical Institute. He was a founding member of the First Alliance Church in Franklin, NC. He served...

Mar 6, 2020

Dimitrios Haralambos Fotopoulos, 71, of Otto, NC passed away Friday March 6, 2020. He was known to his friends and family as Jimmy. Dimitrios was born July 15, 1948 in Rovia, Greece to the late Haralambos Fotopoulos and Irene Thanos Fotopoulos. He was the owner and operator of the former restaurant, Mountain Man BBQ and Grill in Dillard, Ga....