Local obituaries for
Franklin & Highlands North Carolina.
Brianna (Stewart) Hatch
Feb 26, 2025
Brianna Stewart Hatch, 36, passed away on February 26, 2025, in Franklin, North Carolina. She was born on September 24th, 1988, in Sylva, North Carolina.
She was proceeded in death by her biological father, Jeff Sanders and mother-in-law Joan Hatch. Brianna is survived by her loving husband, Joseph Hatch of Franklin, her cherished son, Simon Hatch, her...
Bennie Freeman
Feb 24, 2025
Mr. Bennie Freeman, 76, of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, February 24, 2025.
Mr. Bennie was born April 3, 1948, in Jackson, Co. NC to the late Catherine Freeman.
Bennie worked as a cook for Western Carolina University for many years, Belk Department Store in Sylva, and before he retired Zickgraf Lumber.
Bennie ...
Frank James Farrell
Feb 24, 2025
Mr. Frank James Farrell, 66, of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, February 24, 2025. He was born October 24, 1958, to the late James Farrell and Lorraine Ach Farrell in East Northport, New York.
Frank proudly owned and operated F&G Welding for many years, naming it as a tribute to his strong and loving marriage. A highly...
Betty Jeab (Brown) Ashe
Feb 23, 2025
Betty Jean Brown Ashe, 89 of Little Savannah Rd. in Sylva, NC was promoted to heaven on February 23, 2025. She was born on April 16, 1935 in Jackson County, NC to the late Thad and Betty Brown. She was an active member of New Hope Baptist Church until her health declined, at which time she became a resident...
Glenn Spradlin
Feb 22, 2025
Mr. Glenn Spradlin, 63, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025.
Mr. Spradlin was born March 3, 1961, in Blunt Co. Tennessee to the late Thomas Jess Spradlin and Carrie Bea Davis Spradlin.
He worked and retired from the Macon County Recycling Center. Glenn was a simple and kind man to all that knew him and...
Sara (Reagan) Waldroop
Feb 22, 2025
It is with a heavy heart, we share the passing of Mrs. Sara Mae Reagan Waldroop, 87, Saturday, February 22, 2025.
Mrs. Waldroop was born May 5, 1937, in Swain Co. NC to the late Paul and Laura McGee Reagan. She was a proud of her heritage and was a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee...
Linda Gail Bradley
Feb 14, 2025
Ms. Linda Gail Bradley, 70, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025. Ms. Bradley was born May 31, 1954, in Macon County, NC to the late Odell and Evie Brown Bradley.
Linda was a long-time resident of Mountain View Manor in Bryson, City, NC.
Linda loved the Lord and was of the Baptist faith; she loved...
Shane Michael Aldrich
Feb 13, 2025
Shane Aldrich 53 of Franklin, NC passed away February 13th , 2025. He was born in St. Petersburg, FL to Rodney and Linda Aldrich.
He is survived by his daughters Caitlin Aldrich (Lane Goodson) of Euharlee GA, Ashton Aldrich (Chase Hodges) of Highlands NC, Brittany Parrish of MI, his son Dalen Aldrich of Johnson City TN, the...
Laura (Cantal) Moore
Feb 7, 2025
Mrs. Laura Cantal Moore, 72, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, after braving a long battle with multiple co-existing health conditions. She showed an extraordinary ability to endure pain and hardship with hardly any complaint. Even in the face of tremendous suffering, she maintained a quiet strength and dignity that inspired those around her.
Mrs. Moore was...
Arthur Lesher Green, Jr.
Feb 6, 2025
Mr. Arthur Lesher Green, Jr. 91, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Mr. Green was born December 23, 1933, in Macon, Co. NC to the late Arthur Lesher Green, Sr. and Annie Lou Pressley Green. Mr. Green worked and retired from Beldon Electric, was co-owner of G&L Moters, and Rainbow Raceway on Potts Branch Rd. He loved...
Alaiya Grace Cowart
Feb 5, 2025
Infant Alaiya "Laya Bug" Grace Cowart was welcomed into the Arms of Jesus, Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
Alaiya was born January 6, 2025, to Athen Cowart and Raven Payne of Franklin, NC.
Alaiya was very active in her mother's womb before she was born. She was a beautiful little baby girl that was so curious...
Tom "Teeter" Cook Smith
Feb 4, 2025
Tom “Teeter” Cook Smith
It's with heavy hearts, we share the passing of Tom "Teeter" Smith on February 4, 2025, in Highlands, North Carolina.
Born on January 25, 1938, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to William Ches Smith Jr. and Carolyn Macdonald Smith, Tom moved to Atlanta at the age of two. He attended SM Inman Elementary...
Bobbie Sylvia (Bentley) Smith
Jan 30, 2025
Bobbie Sylvia Bentley Smith died in Dublin, Georgia on January 30, 2025. She was 96 years old at the time of her death.
Bobbie Sylvia Bentley Smith was born on August 16,1928 in Lincolnton, Georgia, to Henry Davenport Bentley and Syble Clare Kelley Bentley. She graduated as the Valedictorian from Lincolnton High School in 1945. She met...
Stanley Kenneth Mclean
Jan 28, 2025
Stanley Kenneth McLean, 73, of Franklin, NC, passed away January 28, 2025. He was born May 8, 1951, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL to the late Clifford McLean and Erline Sommers McLean. Mr. McLean was a retired electrical contractor and formerly sold Real Estate in Florida. He loved fishing and was extremely organized. He was of the Lutheran faith, and...
Albert "Al" Lee Rasi
Jan 25, 2025
Albert (AL) Lee Rasi, 82, of Franklin, NC, passed away, January 25, 2025.
He was born February 1, 1942, in Cuyahoga, Ohio to the late Laddie Burt Rasi and Christine Balcut Rasi.
Mr. Rasi was a retired fireman, and of the Baptist faith. He owned the Boston Hill Pet Memorial Park. AL loved hunting and...
Omie Mae Webb
Jan 16, 2025
Ms. Omie Mae Webb, 96, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025.
Ms. Webb was born April 28, 1928, in Rabun County, GA.
Ms. Omie was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving homemaker for her family and friends. She loved to work in her garden, flowers, watch birds, cook, and be outside enjoying God's...
Gerald Frederick Roberts
Jan 13, 2025
Mr. Gerald Fredrick Roberts, 95, passed away January 13, 2025.
Mr. Roberts was born July 6, 1929, in Saline, KS. To the late Glenn L. Roberts and Beulah C. Walker Roberts.
He was Married to the late Kathlyn Maxine Johnson Roberts who preceded him.
He was a building contractor when he retired. Gerald...
Virgie Mae (Mcmahan) Guyer
Jan 13, 2025
Mrs. Virgie Mae McMahan Guyer, 89, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025.
Mrs. Guyer was born August 16, 1935, in Jackson County, NC to the late George McMahan and Zilla Buchanan McMahan.
Virgie worked and retired from Buster Brown Textiles. She enjoyed sewing for work and fun. She loved gardening - flowers for their...
Carol Tyre-Henry
Jan 10, 2025
With faith in her heart, Carol Tyre-Henry peacefully entered into eternal rest on January 10, 2025. A devoted servant of God, she dedicated her life to faith, family, and community. Her unwavering devotion was evident in all she did, whether through her work with the Carmelite order, her service in the Altar Society, or her spirited presence in the...
Charles "Chuck" Dale Vanhook
Jan 8, 2025
Mr. Charles "Chuck" Dale Vanhook, 66, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
Chuck was born September 2, 1958, to the late Charlie Zeb Vanhook and Dora Hunnicutt Vanhook in Pontiac Michigan.
Survivors include his sisters, Deloris Travis-Davis and Deborah LaVigne (Mike); nieces and nephews, Vicki Allen, Duane Travis, Theresa...
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