Pollyanna Touzalin

Dec 8, 2019

Pollyanna Touzalin, 98, of Highlands died December 8, 2019 at her home.

No services are planned at this time.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Touzalin family.

Online condolences can be left at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com

Margaret Anne (Axe) Siek

Dec 8, 2019

Margaret Anne Axe Siek, 87, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019.  She was born September 3, 1932 to the late Harold and Anna Arthur Axe of Bicknell, Indiana.  She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold Axe Jr. and John William “Bill” Axe; a sister, Barbara “Barb” Tolbert, brother‑in‑law, Robert “Bob” Tolbert and sister‑in‑law, Loretta Axe...

Major Charles Wright Knighton

Dec 7, 2019

Major Charles Wright Knighton USAF (ret.) 82 of Tuckasegee, NC, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 7, 2019, in his own home, and in the arms of his loving wife and son.

He was born on June 12, 1937 in Montgomery, Alabama to the late James and Mary Knighton.  As a young Eagle Scout, Major Knighton was awarded...

Karen Ruth (Talley) Mccall

Dec 7, 2019

Karen Ruth Talley McCall, 52, of Highlands passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019. Karen was born January 7, 1967 in Jackson County, NC to the late Gordon and Lorene Wilson Talley. Karen loved her grandkids and enjoyed her pets. She liked going on walks and seeing the wild flowers. She was employed at the Wade Hampton Golf Club and...

Nancy (Bild) Wiley

Dec 5, 2019

Mrs. Nancy Bild Wiley, 80, died Thursday, December 5, 2019, at her home in Franklin, NC.  Nancy was born April 12, 1939, in Miami, FL, to the late Charles Everett Bild and Helen Albertus Bild.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Edward Wiley, and a sister, Barbara Bild Forsyth. Survivors include her two sons, Edward Robert...

Marjorie Webb

Nov 30, 2019

Marjorie Tibitha Webb, 82, of Highlands, NC passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019.  She was born February 6, 1937 in Macon County, NC to the late Sarge and Effie Henry Gibson.  She was married to Joe Ed Webb who died in 2008.  Mrs. Webb was a homemaker and attended Highlands Assembly of God Church.  She loved people, loved her...

Elden Eugene Adameit

Nov 27, 2019

Elden Eugene Adameit, 96, died Wednesday November 27, 2019.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 25 years, Lucy Merle (nee Bradley) Adameit; son, James (Kathy) Adameit; daughters, Pamela (Harry) Mann and Mary (Donald) Crissey; 4 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Born in Raritan Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, he was the son of the late...

Martha Wight

Nov 24, 2019

Martha “Mot” Wight, age 95, of Highlands, NC lived a long and happy life.  A native of Sanford, FL, she was preceded in death by her parents Ralph Bouchelle Wight and Lillian Higgins White, one brother, Henry Wight II, one sister, Mary Wight Leffler, and her longtime partner Joyce Hetzel.  Her survivors include her beloved nieces, Mary Lillian Cummings...

Mary "Betty" (Peek) Mccall

Nov 23, 2019

Franklin, NC

Mrs. Mary “Betty” Peek McCall, 90, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, November 23, 2019.  Mrs. McCall was born June 3, 1929 in Macon County to the late John Peek and Ella Keener Peek. She was married to the late Algie McCall who preceded her in 2016. Betty enjoyed working in her flower...

Gavin James Bryan Johnson

Nov 20, 2019

Gavin James Bryan Johnson, 21 of Franklin, NC passed away November 20, 2019. He was born in Jackson County, NC July 24, 1998 to Samuel Johnson and Michelle Provencal. Gavin had a love of fishing and playing video games. He had a big heart and would do anything for anyone. He loved hanging out and talking with people of...

Daniel Jay Yoder

Nov 12, 2019

Daniel Jay Yoder, 29, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019.  He was born November 13, 1989 in Sarasota, FL to Tammy Boettger and the late Bryan Yoder.  Daniel worked at Thai Paradise, he loved fishing and watching movies and was always wanting to help people.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by...

Kathleen Ada Gibbons

Nov 12, 2019

Kathleen Ada Gibbons, 76, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019.  She was born June 8, 1943 in Newark, New Jersey to the late William David Guyet and Virginia Voege Guyet.  Mrs. Gibbons was a homemaker and of the Christian faith, she loved her kids and grandkids.  Kathleen was an avid flea marketer, she collected early American...

F. B. Vinson

Nov 12, 2019

F. B. Vinson Jr. passed into Glory on November 12, 2019, at his home after a prolonged illness with his children by his side.  F. B. Vinson was born on January 15, 1931, in Macon County to the late Franklin Brownlow and Eva Inez Vinson.  F. B. was married to the late Helena Brown Vinson for sixty years before...

Anthony "Aj" Lee, Jr.

Nov 9, 2019

Anthony (AJ) R Lee JR. went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 9, 2019.  He was born on Christmas morning in 1992. He is a member of Greenstreet Baptist Church and is the youngest son of Anthony (Rick) and Holly Cochran Lee of Daytona Beach, Florida. He is survived by 3 older brothers, Trent (Shari) Reid,...

Eugene Thannel Talley

Nov 5, 2019

Eugene Thannel Talley, 73, of Highlands, NC, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019.  He was born in Rabun Co., GA October 14, 1946 to the late Radford and Myrtle Bryson Talley.  Mr. Talley was a member of Clear Creek Baptist Church.  He was the last of original trustees of the Clear Creek Community Cemetery and was one of the...

Gail Arlene (Mcdowell) Peterman

Nov 4, 2019

Gail Arlene Peterman, 69, of Otto, NC passed away, Monday, November 4, 2019.  She was born March 20, 1950 to the late John McDowell and Willie Kate Burrell McDowell.  Mrs. Peterman worked at Parkdale Textile Mill for 30 years.  She loved camping, festivals, traveling, the beach, crafts and her family.  She was a member of Mountain City Church of...

Robert "Bob" George Stager

Nov 3, 2019

Robert "Bob" George Stager, 79, of Franklin, NC, passed away  Sunday, November 3, 2019.  He was born February 28, 1940 in Miami, FL to the late Brooks Moss and Betty Jo Kruse Stager.  Mr. Stager was a US Army Veteran from 1958 to 1959. He worked and retired from advertising after many years of service.  He owned a car...

William "Bill" E. Hattaway

Nov 2, 2019

William E. Hattaway (Bill), 76, of Franklin, North Carolina, and Vero Beach, Florida, died November 2, 2019, doing what he loved: helping others and working in the woods. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, the love of his life, and best friend, Wanda L. Hattaway. His two daughters, Lori Hattaway Van Sciver (Gary) and Carrie Hattaway...

Miriam Joanna Witzl

Nov 1, 2019

Update: Celebration of Life for Miriam will be 1:00 pm Sunday, December 8, 2019 at The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center in Highlands, NC. Celebration of Life will also be held 1:00 pm Sunday, December 15, 2019 at The Community Bible Church in Stockbridge, Georgia. Donations can be made in Memory of Miriam at https://madd.donordrive.com/campaign/Miriam Witzl

Miriam...

Amelia Key

Oct 21, 2019

Amelia Ann Key, age 63, of Franklin, NC, passed away on October 21, 2019 in Asheville, NC.

She was born July 19, 1956 in Eatonton, Georgia. Ms. Key worked for the Lieutenant Governor’s office in Georgia and the Georgia Workmen’s Compensation Department in Atlanta. She was known as Nana to everyone; Amelia loved to cook and the...