Mar 6, 2018

Helen Browning Reece, 95, of Bryson City went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 6, 2018. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late John Franklin and Etta Bradley Browning. She attended  Arlington Baptist Church and was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.  In addition ,she was a school teacher and taught...

Mar 5, 2018

Robin Marie Ehrenkaufer, 64, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, March 5, 2018.  She was born in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Norma Gene (Gustin) Spencer of Franklin, NC and the late Andrew Long.  Robin loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great‑grandchildren.  She loved people and loved gardening and canning to give it away to those in need. ...

Mar 4, 2018

Franklin, NC-

Thomas Marion Ammons, 82, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018. Mr. Thomas was born in Macon County April 26, 1935 to the late Gordon and Sadie Cabe Ammons. He was a U.S. Army veteran; Mr. Ammons was a member of the Clark’s Chapel United Methodist Church and a member of the Clark’s Chapel Volunteer Fire...

Feb 23, 2018

Lisa T. Crowe, 59, of Highlands, North Carolina died on February 23, 2018 at her home. She was the daughter of the late John and Virginia and Mae Tucker.  Mimi had a heart of gold and a laughter that could make anyone smile.  She was a friend to anyone that met her.  She was a hard worker who loved...

Feb 19, 2018

Jack Edward Cheek, 75, of Franklin, NC, went to be with the Lord, Monday, February 19, 2018.  He was born in Macon County,  the son of the late William Oliver Cheek and Jane Sorrells Cheek.  In his quiet world he liked to watch westerns and army movies.  Jack loved the Lord and loved Church when he was able to...

Feb 18, 2018

Olivia Taylor Morrow – a strong, smart, principled woman.  She believed a person’s worth was in their character. Her life was lived honorably; she took care of her children and her extended family, she was loyal, faithful and honest.  Olivia’s nursing background was a help to everyone.

Olivia will be remembered for her 30 years with the...

Feb 16, 2018

Mrs. Anna Jean (Allen) Duvall, 85, formerly of Macon County, North Carolina went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 16, 2018. She was loved for her cheerful, generous, and loving spirit. She is survived by her husband, Harry Duvall; two sons, Raymond Duvall (Charlotte) and Roger Duvall (Malinda); five grandchildren, Nathan, Anna, Catherine, Rachel, and...

Feb 14, 2018

Larry Lon Ammons, age 75, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018.  He was born in Macon County, the son of the late Gordon and Sadie Cabe Ammons.  Larry loved to hunt, fish and watch TV.  He was a farmer alongside of his family and was of the Methodist faith.

He is survived by two...

Feb 12, 2018

Charlotte’s work on this earth is done.  A good friend, neighbor and faithful servant now enjoying a reunion with family, friends and furry ones, especially Ben.  She had a full life, which included marrying the love of her life, Charles Richard Wood.  Together they raised four boys, traveled and tried to never miss a Clemson football game.  Charlotte was...

Feb 8, 2018

Alma Penland Tallent Young, 94, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018 after a short illness and stay at Macon Valley Rehab/Nursing Facility.  Originally from Highlands, she was the daughter of the late Adin and Mattie Keener Penland.  She was preceded in death by siblings George Penland, James (Jimmie) Penland, Claude Penland, Clara Lloyd, Ona Wilson, and Hettie...

Feb 3, 2018

On February 4th 2018, Becky Ford Brazier passed away in her home in Franklin, North Carolina after a brief bout with cancer.  She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her death.  Born in Springfield Illinois on August 14th, 1950, she moved at a young age to Pickens South Carolina, where she met her future husband...

Feb 1, 2018

Edgar Wayne Mashburn, 74, of Franklin passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018. Born in Macon County, NC, he was the son of the late Henry and Ruth Angel Mashburn. He was married for 51 years to Armanda Woody Mashburn who preceded him in death on January 5, 2017.

Mr. Mashburn worked many years in carpet and textile...

Feb 1, 2018

Betty Jean Norris McCall, 80, of Highlands went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 1, 2018. She was born in Macon County , the daughter of the late Alex and Beulah Rogers Norris. She was married for 40 years to Cletis McCall who preceded her in death in September of 1991.

Mrs. McCall was...

Jan 31, 2018

Dateline: Otto, NC

Freda Norton Graves, 87, of Otto, NC passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Traces of Tiger in Tiger, GA. She was born in Macon County, the daughter of the late Grady and Eula Ledford Henson. She was married first to Maurice Edward Norton who died October 9, 1983 and later to Robert Dean...

Jan 30, 2018

Doris Legette Allen Dietrich, 90, of Highlands passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018.

A memorial service will be held Friday, February 2, 2018 at 2:30 pm at the Clubhouse at Chestnut Hill of Highlands.

A visitation will be held Sunday, February 4, 2018 from 2:00 - 3:30 pm at McEwen Funeral Service - Mint Hill...

Jan 29, 2018

Marie Teague Cranston, age 87, a former resident of Augusta, died at Chestnut Hill in Highlands, North Carolina after a brief illness. Graveside services will be held at Summerville Cemetery in Augusta, Georgia on Saturday, February 3 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating clergy will be her son-in-law the Reverend Michael H. Cleckler from All Saints Episcopal Church in Homewood, Alabama. ...

Jan 28, 2018

Margaret Reardon Kolakowski, 79, of Otto, NC passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018. Born in South Windsor, CT on September 20, 1938. She leaves her husband of 51 years of marriage, Edwin M. Kolakowski, and a son, Michael J. Kolakowski of West Union, SC and nephews Kurt, Kevin and Jeffery Reardon. Margo was a graduate of  U-Conn university...

Jan 25, 2018

John "Jack" Earl Best, 89, of Franklin passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018. He was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania to the late James E. Best and Mary All Best. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force serving during the Korean conflict. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW. He was a steel...

Jan 25, 2018

Jean Bryson Moses, 79, of Franklin passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018. She was born in Washington, DC, the daughter of the late Joseph Taylor and Viola Margaret Tallent Bryson. She was married to Billy U. Moses who preceded her in death in 2003.

Mrs. Moses graduated high school in Japan while her father served in the...

Jan 25, 2018

Guiqing Wang, 85, of Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018.  He was born in Baofeng, China.  Mr. Wang was a very loving and caring man, a hard worker, and very independent and strong willed.  He had worked as an electrician in China.  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and attended Cowee Baptist Church.   He was...