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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Dec 10, 2020

Rev. Billy Neal Rogers, 79, of Cashiers, NC passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020. Billy was born September 11, 1941 in Haywood County, NC to the late, Roy Melburn Rogers and Annie Mae Cloer Rogers. He loved studying Gods word and was a Pastor at Ray Town Baptist Church in Ga. Deer hunting, fishing, and being a mentor to...

Dec 7, 2020

Michael Alan Crane "Whitey", 70 of Highlands, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020. He was born October 1, 1950 in Rabun County, GA to the late James Crane and Estelle Talley Crane. Michael enjoyed spending time with his beloved family of nurses and staff members at the Fidelia Eckerd Living Center where he loved to sing, play Bingo and...

Dec 5, 2020

Margie Kimsey Mason, 84, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020. Mrs. Mason was born August 8, 1936 in Macon Co. to the late Claude and Bertha Kimsey. Mrs. Margie was a dedicated member of Prentiss Baptist Church. She was active in the Franklin VFW, Franklin High School class of 1954 reunion committee; and Care Net of Macon County.

Dec 2, 2020

John "JC" Cody Rosser Sanfilippo, 26 of Rutherfordton, NC passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 in Haywood County, NC. John was born in Macon County, NC March 31, 1994 to John Russell Sanfilippo and Billye Michelle Rosser Bellote.

Although it is difficult today to see you beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you...

Nov 29, 2020

Robin Jennings, 74, of Franklin, NC, passed away November 29, 2020.  She was born August 24, 1946 in Broward County, FL, to the late John H. and Jayne Rush McClure.  Mrs. Jennings was retired from Real Estate where she owned her own business. She was a member of the NC Realtors for 32 years also a member of DAR...