Sep 10, 2020

Lawrence “Larry” Owens, 63, of Franklin, NC was called home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, September 10, 2020. He was born in Miami, Fl. and moved to Franklin 25 years ago. Some may remember him as the tall skinny dude who would walk into town each day, coffee in one hand and a...

Sep 8, 2020

Karen Orpen Verran, Franklin, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at her home. Karen was born October 13, 1957 in Jamestown, PA to the late Paul Orpen, Sr. and Olive Stange Orpen. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, loved animals, gardening and arts and crafts.

Karen is survived by her husband Robert Verran; a son,...

Aug 31, 2020

A Pillar of our Highlands community was sadly lost on Monday, August 31, 2020, when Pearle Rogers Lambert passed away.  She had spent more than 100 years making this world a better place and will be deeply missed by her family, friends and all who knew her.  Pearle was born in Scaly Mountain on November 14, 1919, to the...

Aug 25, 2020

UWE Edward Haarhoff, 83, of Scaly Mountain, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020.  He was born July 19, 1937 in Hamburg, Germany to the late Clements and Elisabeth Haarhoff.

Mr. Haarhoff went into business at the age of 19 as a hairdresser in Braunschweig, Germany.  He served the German Royal families, and many royalty in Europe. ...

Aug 17, 2020

Herbert E. Church, Jr. of Pittsboro, NC passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020 at age 99.  “Ebb” as his friends called him was born in Nashville, TN on December 13, 1920.  His parents were Herbert Church, Sr., and Eunice Hill Church.  Ebb is preceded in death by his wife Dorothea in 2008, who he met and married in...

Aug 17, 2020

Franklin, NC

Natalie Bucki, 94, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020, after a life filled with painting, travel, and good people.  Of her painting, she said “My desire when painting is to create a space with light and color and to invite the viewer to enter.  I no longer paint on location, preferring to take my own...

Aug 12, 2020

Mr. Bob Holbrooks, 89, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Mr. Holbrooks was born in Macon County, NC on August 25, 1930 to the late Jessie Sloan Holbrooks and Beedie Icenhower Holbrooks.

Mr. Bob was a master of all trades and he worked very hard for his family.  He loved to build things, mow grass, hunt, and...

Aug 12, 2020

Louise Guffey Vanhook, 90, of Franklin passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Louise was born September 30, 1929 in Macon County, NC to the late Norman Guffey and Dlena Mashburn Guffey. Mrs. Vanhook was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In her early years, Louise was very involved in the homemakers club, she always grew a garden, and...

Aug 11, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce Mr. Charles Morgan, 62, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020. He was born in Franklin, NC to the late Francis Jane Cope Morgan. Charlie spent most of his life in Darrington, Wa. He worked for Summit Timber/Hampton as a Millwright in Darrington, Wa. He was a hard worker and loved his...

Aug 6, 2020

Edith Emily (DeKraker) Vanderwerp Edith died on August 6, 2020 at Macon Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Franklin, North Carolina. She was born on August 24, 1923 to Peter DeKraker and Gertrude (Douma) DeKraker in Holland, Michigan. In high school she participated in Dutch dances during the annual Tulip Festival. She graduated from Holland High School in June...

Aug 5, 2020

John Francis Rieckelman left this world on August 5 after spending his final days in his beloved mountains of North Carolina.

John was born in Buffalo New York on December 17, 1935.  After spending several years at Syracuse University, he joined his father in business and in 1958 started a branch in Canada that became highly successful.  ...

Aug 1, 2020

Mrs. Eloise Buchanan Crane, 86, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, August 1, 2020. Mrs. Crane was born March 20, 1934 in Jackson, Co. NC to the late Dan Buchanan and the late Minnie Gregory Buchanan. She was married to the late Carlton Crane who preceded her in 2002. She worked and retired from Burlington Industries and...

Aug 1, 2020

Mrs. Margaret Lucille Thomas Chancey, 87, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020. Mrs. Chancey was born May 30, 1933 to the late J.C. Thomas and Auther Barfield Thomas. She was married to the late Bennie Chancey who preceded her. She worked and retired from Honeywell in Tampa, FL. making space parts for NASA Space program. Mrs. Margaret loved gardening,...

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.

Joyce...

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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