Oct 13, 2018

Mr. Irving Giddes, 88, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018.

Mr. Giddes was born August 14, 1930 in Somerset, NJ. to the late Irving B. Giddes and Harriett Kehoe Giddes.  Irving owned his own general contracting business in Ft. Myers, Fl. after retirement he later moved to Franklin, NC. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing cards. He...

Oct 13, 2018

Mrs. Janice Burleigh Mansfield, 84, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018.

Mrs. Mansfield was born February 4, 1934 in Oneida County, New York to the late Forest and Mildred Burleigh. She worked and retired as a paralegal; she was an artist and avid reader. Janice was also of the Presbyterian faith.

Survivors include her husband...

Oct 12, 2018

Gavin McKinney, 29, of Franklin passed away on October 12, 2018.  Gavin was born in Florida on September 5, 1989 to Garry and Kathy McKinney.  He worked in construction and also worked as a climber in the tree industry.  He particularly enjoyed some of the projects that he worked on with his father.

Gavin graduated from Franklin...

Oct 11, 2018

Don Wireman, age 78, died on October 11, 2018.  He was born in Magofin County, Kentucky on July 20, 1940 to the late Joe and Edna Wireman.

Mr. Wireman owned and operated a tile distribution company and worked in construction and tile work.  In addition he was an avid woodworker. He enjoyed watching movies but most of...

Oct 4, 2018

Cynthia Stiwinter went to be with The Lord on October 4, 2018.  Mrs. Stiwinter was born in Fulton County Georgia on December 26, 1960 to the late Troyce and Birdie Johnson.

She was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren.  She also enjoyed painting and drawing very much.  Mrs. Stiwinter was...

Oct 1, 2018

Moore, Gary Newton, Sr.; of Waterford went to be with Jesus on Monday, October 1, 2018, at the age of 62. Gary was born in Pon­tiac, Michigan on Feb­ruary 18, 1956. Loving husband to Cynthia Moore, married October 24, 1998. Previously married to Pam Ross Moore. Loving father of Gary Jr. (Shawna), Melisa, BJ, and step-father to Jimmy (de­ceased)...

Oct 1, 2018

Mary “Sandra” Dickson Ballentine, 84, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018. Mrs. Ballentine was born January 8, 1934 in Anderson, SC to the late Harvey and Ruth Dickson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Ballentine. Sandra was a member of the PEO, President of the Wilson Woman’s Club, Founding member of Saturday Club in Anderson, which...

Sep 30, 2018

Geneva “Jennie” Bateman Mosteller, 89, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 in Asheville, NC.  Mrs. Mosteller was born in Macon County on December 13, 1928 to the late Claude Bateman and Elda Neal Bateman. She worked and retired from the textile industry and she was a member of the White Oak Baptist Church.  She loved flowers and cats.

Sep 26, 2018

Mr. Angus Tolbert, Jr. 78, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018.

Mr. Tolbert was born July 24, 1940 in Jackson County to the late Angus Tolbert, Sr. and Faye Hooper Tolbert.  He worked and retired from Hoest-Celanese Manufacturing; was of the Christian faith; and he loved to fish whenever he got the chance.

Survivors include...

Sep 23, 2018

William Leroy Lannen, 79, of Otto, NC, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018.  He was born in Clinton County, PA, the son of the late Raymond Hayes Lannen and Sharon Jane Hoover Lannen.  He worked for Hertz Rental Car for 27 years.  Mr. Lannen loved working on cars.  He also enjoyed working on and riding motorcycles.  He was of...

Sep 22, 2018

Mr. Paul Dennis Biery, 72, went gently home to live with Jesus on Saturday, September 22, 2018. Mr. Biery was born March 7, 1946 in Allentown, PA to the late Paul H. Biery and Irma Keen Semanision. Paul worked for Mack Trucks for 31 years before retiring; volunteered for the Macon County Sheriff’s office for 20 years; was a...

Sep 19, 2018

Margaret Setser Ramsey, 86, of Iotla Church Road, Franklin, NC died Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at the Four Seasons’ Elizabeth House in Hendersonville, NC.  Born December 1, 1931 in the Cartoogechaye community, Margaret was the daughter of the late Joseph Franklin Setser and Harriet Slagle Setser.  She graduated from Franklin High School, continued her education at the University of...

Sep 16, 2018

Born September 15, 1938 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Richard C. & Maulene Ward Wright, Carolyn Wright Crouse was destined to spread joy throughout her days.  She married Don F. Crouse in Hot Springs, Arkansas, December 5, 1958.  Together they raised 3 children, Donna, Keith and David.  In 1966 they left Arkansas for Blairsville, Ga., then New Bern, NC...

Sep 13, 2018

Sergeant First Class Ronald "Ronnie" Wayne Webb, 62, of Sylva, North Carolina, succumbed to cancer at the comfort of his own home in the loving embrace of his wife, Alice, on September 13, 2018. SFC Webb enlisted as an Infantryman, following graduation from Sylva-Webster High School. The "Sarge" dedicated 20 years to the service of his country, retiring from...

Sep 12, 2018

Joy Marie Moon Huddlestun, 73, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018.  Joy was born September 15, 1944 in Oneida, NY. to the late Wells Arthur Moon and Jane Collins Moon who  survives. She worked in Car Auctions, the health department in Kissimmee, FL; and owned and operated a plumbing store in St. Cloud, Fl. Joy loved animals and birds....

Sep 11, 2018

Stephanie Lynn Bowman (Stevie), 65 of Hendersonville, NC (formerly of Franklin NC) passed away peacefully the morning of Tuesday, September 11th. Stephanie was the daughter of the late Goodlow and Rebecca Bowman of Franklin. She was the department head of medical records at St. Lukes Hospital in Columbus, NC for many years. She was sweet and kind and had...

Sep 10, 2018

Elizabeth Cook Huscusson, 91, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, September 10, 2018.  She was born October 2, 1926 in Aiken County, SC. She was raised by her Mom and Dad Olive and Boyce Cook.  She is survived by her husband of 67 years, John L. Huscusson.  Mrs. Huscusson loved gardening, canning, and flowers.  She was Grand Champion at...

Sep 7, 2018

Anna Lee Henry, 74 went home to be with the Lord Thursday, September 7, 2018.  Anna Lee was a native of Highlands, N.C. and very family oriented. She was born February 13, 1944 to the late Lemmie Webb and Helen Ruth Henry.  She was a member of Blue Valley Baptist Church in Highlands.

Survivors include her two...

Sep 7, 2018

Herbert Neville (Herb) James, age 83, of Highlands, died on September 7, 2018 at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital.  Born in Rabun County, Georgia, Herb was the son of the late Lawton P. and Irene Picklesimer James.  He was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara J. Taylor and a brother, Tom James.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara...

Sep 5, 2018

Franklin, NC

Helen Martha Raby Edwards, 77, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Helen was born August 27, 1941 in Macon County to the late Joe Vernon Raby and Gladys Gertrude Roper Raby. She worked for Macon County for Progress and worked in food service. Helen was a member of Mt. Sinai...