Mar 6, 2025

Anna Lee Mitchell, 91, of Franklin, NC, passed away March 6, 2025. She was born August 8, 1933, in Greenville, TN to the late Jack Baughard and Gladys Bible Baughard.

Mrs. Mitchell was a member of East Franklin Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her two sons, Charles "Gene" Mitchell...

Mar 6, 2025

Jane Rae Hodges, 63, of Franklin, NC, passed away March 6, 2025. She was born November 19, 1961, in Erie, Pennsylvania to the late Harry Felley and Elethra Drake Felley.

She was the youngest of five children, the baby of the family. She was an animal lover and adored her pets, she also had a good sense...

Mar 5, 2025

Our hearts are shattered. On March 5th, 2025, we unexpectedly lost Davis "Dusty" Rhodes, a man who filled our lives with unwavering presence and boundless love. The void he leaves is immense, a gaping hole that will forever remind us of his absence.

Davis wasn't just a co-worker of Rhodes Supperette; he was its heart and soul....

Mar 4, 2025

Joseph Lehman Drummond, 94, passed away peacefully on March 4 at his home in Highlands, NC with his wife by his side. He was born to parents Irene O'Neal and John Lehman Drummond of Sipsey, a small community near Jasper, AL Maternal Grand Parents, Molly Jones and Joel Harrison O'Neal, and Paternal Grand Parents, Ada and Dr. Isaac Freeman...

Mar 1, 2025

Boyd Nixon was born on June 6, 1948, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Harry Edward Nixon (known as Nick or Ed) and Nell Emiline Ramsey. His only sibling, Sherry Elaine Nixon Wren, was 4 ½ years younger. The family moved frequently during Boyd’s childhood, settling in various states until Boyd was around 12 years old. He attended Haverford High School...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...