Bessie Isabelle Zachary

Nov 12, 2024

Bessie Isabelle Zachary, 90, of Franklin, NC, passed away November 12, 2024.  Bessie was born January 4, 1934 in Macon County, NC to the late Charlie M. Henry and Brittie Ann Webb Henry.  She was married to Carl Lee Zachary, who preceded her in death. Bessie was a homemaker, she loved flowers, gardening, fishing and being outside, and she...

Opal (Bryson) Mccall

Nov 10, 2024

Opal Bryson McCall, 93, of Highlands, NC, went home to be with the Lord November 10, 2024.

Opal was born June 5, 1931, in Macon County, NC to the late James Lawrence Bryson and Ellie Lazelle Talley Bryson.  She was a member of Blue Valley Baptist Church where she served as secretary.  She worked for Mack's family...

Carole Oxford

Nov 9, 2024

Carole Oxford was born on September 23, 1942, in Cuthbert, Georgia to Myrtle Greene and Curtis Dixon Oxford.  She graduated from Terrell County High School and attended Stephens College.

She is survived by her sister, Kay Oxford Singletary, two daughters, Ivy Ullery Stubbs and Eve Jones (Phil), four grandchildren, Kevin Stubbs, Caroline Stubbs Hitchcock (Alex), Jacob Dugger...

Ann Wax

Nov 9, 2024

Ann Wax, 78, of Highlands, NC, passed away Saturday November 9, 2024. Ann was born October 25, 1946, in Baton Rouge, LA, to the late Polly Teasley Wax and Benjamin W. Wax, Sr.

Ms. Wax was very fond of her dogs and loved to go rock hunting, especially for arrowheads, amethysts and garnets. She worked for Dr....

Teresa Ann (Rice) Laws

Nov 5, 2024

Teresa Ann Laws, 66, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Teresa was born March 4, 1958, in Macon County, NC to Mildred Tallent Rice and the late Coburn Lewis Rice.

She was a Christian by faith and lived a simple life. She worked as a CNA in nursing at Britthaven Nursing Home and Adult...

William Stell Huie

Nov 4, 2024

William Stell Huie, age 93, of Highlands, NC and formerly of Atlanta, GA, died peacefully in his sleep on the 4th day of November 2024. Stell was born in College Park, GA, the son of William McEver Huie and Nan Stell Huie.

He is survived by his daughters, Helen Huie Ashenfelter (John), Sarah Huie Coleman (Joseph), his...

Neil Frank Oviak

Oct 30, 2024

Neil Frank Oviak, 82, of Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024. He was born June 4, 1942, in Michigan to the late Frank and Margaret Odgers Oviak.

During his lifetime Neil worked for the federal government. For those who knew him more recently, he is remembered as one who loved the outdoors, hiking, and studying...

Johnny David Myers

Oct 28, 2024

Mr. Johnny David Myers, 80, of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, October 28, 2024.

Johnny was born January 12, 1944, in Franklin, NC to the late James C. and Lillie Meadows Myers.

Johnny is survived by three children, David (Paula), Jennifer (Tony) and Thomas (Brittani); three grandchildren, Brady (Lexia), Erica (Chandler) and Abbigale; one great-grandchild,...

Frances Gertrude (Vinson) Bantum

Oct 27, 2024

Frances Gertrude Vinson Bantum, 80, of Highlands, NC, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024.

She was born October 5, 1944, in Macon County, NC to the late Ralph Furman Vinson and Effie Irene McClure Vinson. She was married to John Bantum, who preceded her in death.

Mrs. Bantum had worked and retired as a machine...

Sylvia Serowski

Oct 18, 2024

Ms. Sylvia Serowski, 83, of Franklin, NC passed away Friday, October 18, 2024. Ms. Serowski was born June 16, 1941, in Buffalo, NY to the late Felix Serowski and Ceila Szupa Serowski.

Survivors include her children, Karina (Gustav Wilde) Gurney, Daniel Nowak, Jr., Jacqueline Wozniak, and Geraldine (Robin) Pegg; twelve grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; and nieces and a...

Herbert Theodoor Trip

Oct 15, 2024

Mr. Herbert T. Trip, 92, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Trip family.

Overton Tucker Chambers

Oct 15, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Overton Tucker Chambers, from Highlands, North Carolina. Tucker passed away while doing one of things he enjoyed most, taking his morning walk with his dog.

Tucker was known for his deep appreciation of the quiet beauty of Highlands, where he made his home and built lasting...

Leon Carpenter

Oct 14, 2024

Mr. David Leon Carpenter, 90, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024.  He was born November 26, 1933, in Rabun County, Georgia to the late Zeb an Alvie Ledford Carpenter.  Mr. Carpenter was a US Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War.  He was a lifetime member of the VFW and was a faithful member of Prentiss...

Earl Crisp

Oct 13, 2024

Mr. Earl Crisp, 91, of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024. Mr. Crisp was born in Macon, Co., NC April 19, 1933, to the late John Parker Crisp and Minnie Mae Henry Crisp.

Mr. Crisp was a master carpenter and builder of custom homes. He loved all types of outdoor activities such as coon hunting,...

Julia Ann (Burgess) Freeman

Oct 9, 2024

Julia Ann Burgess Freeman, 81, passed away October 9, 2024. Ms. Freeman was born September 1, 1943, in Macon County, NC to the late Carrie Penland and Charlie Burgess.

Julia attended Burgess Chapel as a devout Baptist who loved the Lord. A homemaker, Ms. Freeman was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved to cook and to...

Lucille (Hall) Phillips

Oct 9, 2024

Lucille Hall Phillips (102) went to meet her Savior on October 9, 2024. Lucille was born in Macon County on July 18, 1922, to Oliver V. and Bertha Byrd Hall. She graduated from Franklin High School in 1940 and married her high school sweetheart, William J. (Bill) Phillips in the summer. She and Bill lived in several locations during...

Martin Robert Beatty

Oct 8, 2024

Martin "Marty" Beatty, a devoted husband, father, and friend, passed away on October 8, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Marty was born in Philadelphia, PA, March 9, 1949 to parents, Katharine “Audrey” and Martin “Marty” Francis Beatty.  He moved to Atlanta, GA, in 1972 and retired to Cashiers, NC, in 2003. His passing leaves a deep void...

James Merrill Carlton

Oct 7, 2024

James Merrill Carlton, 83, of Highlands, NC, passed away October 7, 2024. He was born February 6, 1941, in Pinellas County, FL to the late William Robert and Martha Elizabeth Moore Carlton.

James attended St. Petersburg High School in Florida and then served in the US Navy as an electronics technician on a P3V plane. Jim worked...

Craig Andrew Catrett

Oct 7, 2024

Craig Andrew Catrett, 62, of Franklin, NC, passed away October 7, 2024. He was born September 16, 1962, to the late George Catrett and Faye Gideons Catrett.

He is survived by his lifetime partner, Charles Reese, and his extended family, Barbara Walsh, Barb Walsh, Bev Miller, John Walsh, and Laura Shirley.

Craig had a love...

Gordii Shchelgachov

Oct 5, 2024

Gordii Shchelgachov, 15, of Highlands, NC, went home to be with Jesus and was made whole and healthy on October 5, 2024.

Gordii was born January 5, 2009, in Ukraine.  He was a loving child and a gift from God, he no longer suffers but is whole and healed.  He attended Highlands United Methodist Church and was...