Local obituaries for
Franklin & Highlands North Carolina.
Mary (Fariello) Muscato
Jan 7, 2021
Mrs. Mary Fariello Muscato, 92, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 in Gastonia, NC. Mrs. Mary was born May 11, 1928 in Amsterdam, New York to Anthony and Lena Williams Fariello. Mrs, Muscato was married to the late Phillip J. Muscato who preceded her in 2018. She was a homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother that cared and loved her...
John Huscusson
Jan 5, 2021
John Huscusson, 89 of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021. John was born February 28, 1931 in Macon County, NC to the late John Calvin Huscusson and Bertha Roper Huscusson. Mr. Huscusson was married to the late Elizabeth Cook "Lib" Huscusson who preceded him in 2018. He was a Navy Veteran and worked as a repair technician...
Maurice "Biff" George Keener
Jan 5, 2021
Maurice George "Biff" Keener
A good man, a good father, a good brother left us for a better place on January 5, 2021.
Biff was born to Grover Lee and Vesta Pauline Peek Keener on November 10, 1940. He was predeceased by both parents, a brother, Jackson Lee Keener, and a sister, Vesta Susan Walker....
Cheryl Jean Spring
Jan 5, 2021
On January 5, 2021, surrounded with love at home, The Heavens gained an angel named Cheryl “Cher” Jean Spring, age 75.
Born in Michigan, Cher, and her husband Ted, resided in Missouri, Florida and settling in the majestic Smokey Mountains of North Carolina.
She worked for the Brown Shoe Co. in Missouri, the Florida Turnpike...
Hristos Fotopoulos
Jan 5, 2021
Mr. Hristos Fotopoulos, 63, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 surrounded by his family at home.
Mr. Fotopoulos was born in Tripolis, Greece on March 31, 1957 to the late Haralambos and Irene T. Fotopoulos. He owned and operated Mountain Man Pizza and Grill in Dillard, Ga. and he was of the Christian faith.
Survivors...
Floyd Virgil Sigler
Jan 5, 2021
Floyd Virgil Sigler, age 93, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021. He was born September 17, 1927 in Hudson, New York to the late Harvey and Alma Stickles Sigler. Mr. Sigler worked for General Electric for thirty-eight years and was a volunteer at Canaan New York Fire Company where he left as Captain of the Fire...
Ola Belle Bates
Jan 2, 2021
Ola Belle Bates 79, of High Shoals, NC, formerly of Franklin, NC, passed away January 2, 2021. She was born November 13, 1941 in Macon County, NC to the late Lee and Cordelia Williamson Bates. Ola had worked as a waitress and was of the Baptist faith, she attended Church when she was able.
She is survived...
John David Wilson
Dec 31, 2020
John David Wilson, 61 of Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020. He was born October 13, 1959 in Macon County, NC to the late James Paul Wilson and Kathleen Mathis Wilson and was married to Jenny Fay Wilson. John worked in the construction industry roofing and building. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, delivering firewood, mechanic work and...
William A Berry "Paw"
Dec 28, 2020
William A Berry “Paw”, 92 of Franklin passed away Monday, December 28, 2020. He was born in Macon County, NC on March 29, 1928 to the late William Jack Berry and Anna Gertrude Coggins Berry. William liked hunting and playing the French Harp, but most of all he loved spending time with his family. William served in the Army...
Florence (Coggins) Fox
Dec 27, 2020
Florence Laverne Coggins Fox went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday December 27, 2020. An active member of Newman’s Chapel Baptist Church since 1953, Florence taught Sunday School and Training Union Beginner Classes. She was very supportive in Vacation Bible School, teaching for over 25 years and served many years on the Social...
Agnes Marie Gibson Crowe
Dec 25, 2020
Agnes Marie Gibson Crowe, 78, of Highlands, NC passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020. She was born July 26, 1942 in Macon County to the late James Thomas Gibson and Tina Savilla Henry Gibson. Agnes was such a gracious and caring soul. Working in the office at Highlands School, Agnes left a lasting impression with all that knew...
Clara Stephanie Lewicki
Dec 25, 2020
Clara Stephanie Lewicki
Clara Stephanie Lewicki, 97, of Highlands, NC, died peacefully Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2020, in Highlands at the Eckerd Living Center where she had lived for 6 ½ years.
She said she was very comfortable at the Eckerd Center, that it was a good place, and everyone took good care of her....
Wayne Anderson Justice
Dec 24, 2020
Wayne Anderson Justice, 78 of Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020. Wayne was born March 17, 1942 in Macon County, NC to the late Ralph Justice and Ruby Buchanan Justice. He was employed with Duke Energy formerly Nantahala Power for 30 years. He was an avid fisher and turkey hunter, loved coaching basketball and collecting things. Wayne...
Maria (Reis) Mira
Dec 23, 2020
Maria Lurdes Mira, age 87, passed away peacefully on the evening of December 23, 2020 at the Carolina Reserve of Hendersonville Memory Care facility. Born on December 5, 1933 in the small village of Alge in the mountain province of Serra da Lousa in Portugal, Maria would soon move to Lisbon where she would spend the better part of...
Dorothy (Rose) Crawford
Dec 21, 2020
Dorothy Rose Crawford, 102 of Franklin, NC died peacefully at her home on Monday 12/21/2020. A native of Rogersville, AL, she was the daughter of the late Thomas O. Rose and Mattie Greer Rose. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 74 years John L Crawford, a sister, Doris Rose Hudson, and...
James David Miller
Dec 20, 2020
James David Miller, 64, of Toccoa, GA, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020. He was born July 23, 1956 in Highlands, NC, to Mary Ruth Ledford Miller and the late Edwin Dillard Miller. James was a carpenter/builder and loved to fish and ride horses.
In addition to his mother, James is survived by two brothers, Edwin Lee...
Charles Melville Cash, Sr.
Dec 18, 2020
Charles Melville Cash Sr., born May 4, 1929 in Portland Maine.
Recently from Franklin NC, he passed on December 18th of medical complications.
Charlie had a distinguished 22 year Navy career and then continued on to make a life for his family.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy, children, stepchildren and numerous...
Virginia Maria Gould Reynaud, Md
Dec 16, 2020
Virginia Marie Gould Reynaud MD of Highlands, NC died peacefully in her sleep on December 16, 2020 after being sharp as a tack for 99 years. Virginia was born in Rochester, NY on November 16, 1921 to Patrick Stephen Gould and Frances Fien. She graduated from Nazareth College where she was valedictorian and the May Queen. She enlisted in...
William Roy Mathis
Dec 11, 2020
William Roy Mathis, 83 of Franklin, NC passed away Friday December 11, 2020. He was born in Dade County, Florida to Ralph Mathis and Julia Mathis Grason. William graduated from South Dade High School in 1956. He was an avid fan of airboats and fishing. He was a member of the Princeton Church of the Nazarene.
William...
Rev. George Thomas Fisher
Dec 11, 2020
The Rev. George Thomas Fisher went home to his Lord Friday,
December 11, 2020. He cherished his wife, Kathryn, (deceased May, 2020) and
his children, extended family, friends, and congregations. A Renaissance Man,
classics scholar, composer, collector, poet and teacher/mentor, Tom lived an
exuberant life full of integrity and infectious joy....
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