William Leroy Lannen

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...

Paul Dennis Biery

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...

Margaret Setser Ramsey

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...

Carolyn Wright Crouse

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...

Ronald Webb

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...

Joy Marie (Moon) Huddlestun

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....

Stephanie Lynn Bowman

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...

Elizabeth Cook (Gantt) Huscusson

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...

Anna Lee Henry

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...

Herbert Neville James

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...

Helen Martha (Raby) Edwards

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...

Joyce Mae Stanley

Sep 3, 2018

Joyce Mae Stanley, 65, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018.  She was born and raised in Vermont and lived in Atlanta.  She was the daughter of the late Ransom and Wilma Wellington Hill.  Mrs. Stanley was an animal lover and was very family oriented, she enjoyed doing crafts, gardening, a hard worker, and very generous to...

Alice Faye (Reese) Sewell

Sep 2, 2018

Alice Faye Reese Sewell

October 14, 1930 – September 2, 2018

Alice Faye Reese Sewell of Kyle, Texas, 87 years old, left this earth on Sunday, September 2, 2018 for a new life and a new body in heaven with her friends, loved ones, and family who have gone before.  These include her parents, Myrtle...

Hazel Elizabeth (Dryman) Hopkins

Sep 2, 2018

Hazel Elizabeth Dryman Hopkins, 90, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018. Hazel was born in Macon County March 6, 1928 to the late John Dryman and Essie Henry Dryman. Mrs. Hopkins was married to the late Grady Lee Hopkins, retired from Clayburn Manufacturing, and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include her sister, Marie Harrison of Sylva,...

Paul Mcmillian Davis

Aug 25, 2018

Dr. Paul McMillian Davis, III 63, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Ga. Dr. Davis was born in New Orleans, La. to the late Dr. Paul McMillian “Mac” Davis, Jr. and Frances “Fran” Bolton Davis. Dr. Davis was an Orthopedic Surgeon in the Atlanta area. He completed his undergraduate degree from Southern Methodist University;...

James Belch

Aug 19, 2018

James Belch, 71, passed away August 19, 2018.  He was born November 28, 1946 in Highland Park, Michigan.  His parents were Walter J. Belch and Stella M. Belch,   Survivors include his sons, Matt Belch, John Belch and James Belch; brothers, Dave Belch and his wife Sharron, John Belch and his wife Marilyn.  He was preceded in death by his...

Lina Doris Potts

Aug 18, 2018

Lina Doris Potts, 95, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018 at the Franklin House. Ms. Potts was born September 14, 1922 in Macon County to the late Samuel Eugene (Gene) Potts and Alice Octavia Reese Potts. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by five brothers, Harry, Clarence, Louis, Leon, and Richard Potts; two nephews, Doug...

Fred Allen Maney

Aug 18, 2018

Mr. Fred Allen Maney, 67, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018.

Mr. Maney was born January 15, 1951 in Macon, Co. to the late Weldon McKinnley Maney and Addie Ellis Maney. He was a mechanic by trade and he loved to spend time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Annie Wilson Maney...

Lina Doris Potts

Aug 18, 2018

Highlands, NC-

Ms. Lina Doris Potts, 95, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018.

Services are pending at this time.

Bidd Ernest Burton

Aug 18, 2018

Bidd Ernest Burton, 92, went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2018 at the Highlands Cashiers Hospital.

He was born on November 23, 1925 in Clayton, Georgia and was raised by his mother, Alice Missouri Baty and his stepfather, R. Augustus Baty.  Bidd was a loving husband, father and friend.  Growing up in Highlands, North...