Jun 24, 2020

Bobby Claude Conley, 91, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020.  He was born July 25, 1928, in Macon County, to the late Claude J. and Ruth Mize Conley.  He was an automobile mechanic and of the Christian faith.  Mr. Conley served his country during the Korean War and was a member of the Franklin VFW.

Jun 22, 2020

June W. Martin, 86, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020.  She was born May 27, 1934 in Edgecombe Co., NC to the late LaFayette and Nora Kemple Williamson.  Mrs. Martin was a retired school teacher and was a member of Franklin First Baptist Church.   She gave her time and love and was involved in an after...

Jun 22, 2020

Patricia “Patty” Marsh, 87, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 in Highlands, NC. She was born August 24, 1932 in New Kensington, PA and moved to                       St. Petersburg, FL when she was 9 years old. Patty graduated from St. Petersburg High School and shortly after married her “Sweetie”, Alan Marsh. They were married for 68 years before his passing...

Jun 21, 2020

Elaine Wilson 3/2/36-6/21/20

Elaine was born March 2, 1936 to Dewey and Evelyn Cleaveland Hopper and raised in Highlands, NC. She married the love of her life, Morris Wilson, in 1954. Elaine held various jobs outside the home, but the one that gave her the most pleasure and fulfillment was as a minister's wife and church pianist....

Jun 20, 2020

Nanette was born August 20th, 1928 to Albert and Florence Thomas in New York City. One of her fondest memories as a child was traveling with her brother Albert during the Depression, they traveled from different campgrounds across the United States in their homemade camper. After high school she attended William and Mary College in Virginia, and later transferred...

Jun 15, 2020

Anna Jean Beeco, age 84, of Covington, GA, passed away June 15, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. A 1954 graduate of Snellville High, Mrs. Beeco graduated with the esteemed honors of Salutatorian. That hard work and commitment led her to a successful career with Atlanta Journal-Constitution where she retired after several years of unwavering dedication. Mrs. Beeco was...

Jun 11, 2020

Mary S. Thompson

Beloved longtime Highlands resident Mary S. Thompson (fondly known as "Nanny", not only by her own grandchildren but by many other children) passed away Thursday, June 11, at her home after a brief illness. Mary Grace Smith Cleaveland Thompson was born in Westminster, SC on June 28, 1924 to Mary Elizabeth Harbin Smith and...

May 22, 2020

Mrs. Mary Louise Prince Garcia Cadenas, 66, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 in Asheville, NC.

Mrs. Cadenas was born in Rabun County, Ga on June 15, 1953 to the late Sam and Ella Mae Johnson Prince. She worked and retired as a nurse from Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. Louise loved camping, animals, and quilting. She loved spending time...

May 20, 2020

Mrs. Betty Sue Guyer Bukowsky, 86, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in Franklin, NC. Mrs. Bukowsky was born in Macon County to the late Ephream Arvil Guyer and Mary Tallent Guyer. Mrs. Betty was married to the late Emil Gus "Ski" Bukowsky who preceded her. She operated the Burningtown Head start for many years and she owned and...

May 19, 2020

Franklin, NC

Mrs. Carolyn Cates May, 78, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 in Asheville, NC. She was born in Dandridge, Tn. to the late Raymond and Judy Conway Cates. Carolyn was married to the late Franklin Russell May who preceded her. She worked and retired from the grocery business after many years of service. She loved...

May 18, 2020

John Clarke, 72, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Monday May 18, 2020 in his favorite place, Highlands, NC.  John was born August 25, 1947 in Winter Park, FL.  In 1952 his family moved to West Palm Beach, FL where he grew up.  A member of Kappa Sigma fraternity, he graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1972 with...

May 16, 2020

Katie Buchanan Wood, 80, of Sylva, NC, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020.  Katie was born in Jackson Co., NC, September 30, 1939 to the late Ennis and Lula Buchanan. Katie finished Webster High School in 1958 and married Lamar Wood September 4, 1960.  She retired from Jackson County School System as a full-time bus driver from 1975 to...

May 16, 2020

David Lewis Mashburn

FRANKLIN – David Lewis Mashburn, 94, of Franklin, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 16, 2020 surrounded by his wife, daughters, and son-in-law.

Born in Macon County, NC, he was the son of the late Grady and Jane Henry Mashburn.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters...

May 15, 2020

Steve “Andy” Anderson, 67, passed away on May 15th, 2020 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC following a brief illness.

He leaves his wife of 22 years, Anita Anderson; his children Sherry Horvath, Teri Simko Tempest Anderson as well as his step children Brandi (Kale) Glasspoole and Charles Kale .  He also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren,...

May 14, 2020

Clara Kathryn Fisher

October 18, 1928 – May 14, 2020

Clara Kathryn Fisher was born in Jasper, Indiana on October 18, 1928.  She was taken to heaven while sleeping peacefully on May 14, 2020.   Kathryn was the daughter of the Reverend Edward Byrd and Clara von Graf Byrd.   Kathryn studied piano and organ and while...

May 9, 2020

If Heaven has farms and forests, Don will be happily at home.  If not, he will enjoy tending the flower gardens while listening to the angelic music.  By his own admission he would not be a part of the choir!

Donald Beauchamp Fisher of Highlands, North Carolina, born on September 22, 1941, entered the Church Triumphant on...

May 6, 2020

Vivian Lillian Napier, 97, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020.  She was born March 5, 1923 in Beckley, West Virginia to the late Jessie and Georgia Thomas.  Mrs. Napier was a homemaker and a Jehovah Witness by faith.  She was a strong woman, she loved to travel and loved people and her family.  In addition to...

May 4, 2020

Ronald Martin Schott, 79, of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020.  Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Ron was born August 14, 1940 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Martin Henry and Vera Louise Schott. Ron proudly served in the U.S. Navy, and graduated from the University of Cincinnati.  He spent most of his career with...

May 4, 2020

Shannon Paige Sticka, 50, of Highlands, NC, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020. She was born July 29, 1969 in Denver, Colorado to Dale A. Sticka and the late, Jane Lea Norman Sticka. Shannon was an avid lover of animals, especially her dog “Chiquita”, she loved being outdoors, skiing, hiking and enjoyed coloring and painting. She attended the First...

May 4, 2020

Mr. Donald “Don” Calvin Huscusson, 85, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 in Sylva, NC. Don was born in Macon County on November 10, 1934 to the late Calvin Huscusson and Bertha Roper Huscusson. He worked for General Motors in Pontiac Michigan from 1953 to 1960. He came back to Franklin and bought the Esso Service Station and operated...