Edyeth Horne Talley

Dec 25, 2019

Edyeth Horne Talley, 97, Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019. Mrs. Talley was born June 23, 1922 in Hart County, Georgia to the late Fred W. Horne and Arlie Herring Miller. She was a homemaker, she volunteered at the Old Angel Hospital, and was a member of the VFW#7399. She was also a member of South Macon...

Carmen Helen (Greene) Jessup

Dec 24, 2019

Mrs. Carmen Helen Greene Jessup, 85, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Mrs. Jessup was born August 7, 1934 in Haywood County, NC to the late Clifford Wallace Greene and Myrtle Annabelle Wyatt Greene. She was a graduate of Western Carolina University with a degree in Chemistry. She retired after 30 years of service as a school teacher in...

Paul Thomas Buchanan

Dec 20, 2019

Paul Thomas Buchanan, 74, of Sylva, went home to be with the Lord Friday December 20, 2019. A lifelong resident of Jackson County he was the son of the late Paul S. and Hattie Belle Cabe Buchanan.

Paul retired as Manager from Ingles Supermarket after 40 years of service. He was a member of Wesleyanna Methodist Church....

David Ray Crawford

Dec 18, 2019

David Ray Crawford, 70, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019. David was born August 6, 1949 to the late Hudie Cline Crawford and Georgia Edna Pullen Crawford. An avid lover of the lake he was the “Crappy King” of fishing. David served in the Army  and retired as a Law Enforcement Officer. He grew up going to the Ridgecrest...

Charles Edward Wykle

Dec 11, 2019

Charles Edward Wykle, 73, of Franklin, NC passed away December 11, 2019.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Sunday, December 15, 2019 at the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Online condolences can be made at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is serving the Wykle family.

Sandra Leola (Owens) Tippett

Dec 11, 2019

Sandra Leola Tippett, 77, of Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019.  She was born November 21, 1942  in Macon County to the late Euell Cordele Owens and Blanche Rosalee McCoy Owens.  She worked for Macon County Citizens for the Handicap, she loved collecting dolls, tea sets, depression glass and loved antiques.

She is survived by...

Mallory Erle Phillips, Iii

Dec 10, 2019

Mallory Erle Phillips, III, 65, of Highlands, NC passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at his beloved cabin, ‘Twill Do. He was born February, 16, 1954 in Atlanta to Erle and Serena Phillips. Mal attended The Lovett School, University of Virginia where he was a Phi Delta Theta, and Emory Law School. He was a successful attorney in Atlanta...

Alice Ramona Freeman

Dec 10, 2019

Alice Ramona Freeman, 47, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019.  She was born February 19, 1972 in Jackson Co., NC to Julia Burgess Freeman and the late Fred Freeman.  Alice was a homemaker and  attended New Bethel Baptist Church.  She was outgoing and had a sense of humor.  She was always friendly and smiling, she never...

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...