Sandra Jean (Travis) Collier

Jun 5, 2017

Sandra Jean Travis Collier of Highlands, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017. She was 83.

Born February 20, 1934 in Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, she is the daughter of the late Mary Bettys Travis and Guy Otis Travis and the sister of Mary Dale Travis Busche and Guy Otis Travis, Jr., both deceased.

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Bonnie Jean (Marble) Frantz

Jun 4, 2017

Bonnie Jean Frantz, 74, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI, the daughter of the late Ruth Marble Sholley.  She had worked as a supervisor in the textile industry, she loved to gamble and play bingo, and was Catholic by faith.

Mrs. Frantz is survived by a daughter,...

William Henry Cheney

Jun 4, 2017

William Henry Cheney, Sr. 87, of Highlands, NC and Palm Beach, FL passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017 in Palm Beach. He was born in Columbus, GA to Foster Cheney and Lucy Sheridan Cheney. He was married to Eleanor McCarty Cheney who preceded him in death on October 14, 2014.

Mr. Cheney was a real estate developer...

Espie Zane Reynolds

May 31, 2017

Espie Zane Reynolds, 82, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017.  He was born in Orgas, West Virginia to the late Dora Reynolds Sansom.  Mr. Reynolds had worked in car sales, he attended Sugarfork Baptist Church and was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife Ruth Ann Trhlik Reynolds, daughter,...

George M. Sloan, Jr.

May 23, 2017

George M. Sloan, Jr., 85, of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017.

Services are pending and will be announced when finalized.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Sloan family.

Glennie Louise (Buntyn) Massey

May 20, 2017

Glennie Louise Buntyn Massey, 85, of Franklin passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017. Born in Tyler, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Morgan Buntyn and Charlotte Louise Harris Buntyn.

Mrs. Massey obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Tyler Junior College; Palm Beach Junior College and Florida State University, graduating as a special...

Gladys (Neely) Nix

May 19, 2017

Gladys Neely Chastain Nix, faithful servant, went home to be with her Lord on May 19, 2017. Gladys was born on March 27, 1927, in Macon County, NC. She was the daughter of the late Preston Neely and Hester Hicks Barnes Neely. Gladys was first married to the late James Earl (Buck) Chastain who passed away in 1971 and...

Antone Almeida Correia

May 19, 2017

Antone Almeida Correia, 86, of Franklin, NC, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017.  He was born in Bristol County, Massachusetts, the son of the late Joseph Almeida Correia and Mary Pacheco Correia.  He was in the Marines for six years, serving during the Korean War.  He was a member of the Massachussetts Police Association, VFW, and American Legion.  After...

Lou Ellen (Smith) Vinson

May 13, 2017

Lou Ellen Smith Vinson, age 83, of Highlands, NC, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017.  She was born in Oconee County, South Carolina to the late John Wesley Smith and Rachel Jane Trecie Justice Smith.  Mrs. Vinson was a homemaker and a member of Highlands United Methodist Church.  She also served on the Highlands Emergency Council.

She...

Belinda Lee (Peele) Urrutia

May 12, 2017

Belinda Lee Peele Urrutia, beloved sister of Beth Peele Harris and Teresa Peele Gooch and beloved companion of Leo Fortschneider passed away May 12, 2017 at age 68.

Belinda was born in Ridley Park, PA and was predeceased by parents Clara Jones Peele and Carlus George Peele and her sister, Rebecca Jane Peele.

She is...

Griffin Lane Mccall

May 8, 2017

On Monday, May 8, Griffin Lane McCall  passed peacefully from this life into the waiting and loving arms of both his Savior Jesus Christ and his wife, Colleen, who preceded him in death by 10 years.  He was born to Alvis and Loretta McCall, the fourth of eight beautiful children.  Griffin was a blessing.  His generosity knew no bounds...

Elizabeth A. Miller

May 6, 2017

Elizabeth A. Miller, 55, known as "Angel" to all of her friends and family, was granted her Angel Wings on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Her final days were spent surrounded by her beloved boyfriend, David Crume and generous caregivers, Tina Scott, Pamela McCall, Cassady Ledford, Amanda Thurmond, Stephanie Morgan, Jamie Thomas and Joey Gibson.

Elizabeth was born...

Raymond Oneal Baker

May 2, 2017

Raymond Oneal Baker, 60, of Otto passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Born in Jackson County, Georgia he was the son of the late James and Icie Rogers Baker.

He was owner of Raymond's Lawn and Tree Service. He loved music and played guitar and bass bucket in several bands; he enjoyed fishing and loved to watch...

Kenneth Marvin Mcfalls

May 2, 2017

Kenneth Marvin McFalls, 66, of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Ida and step‑father, George Mashburn.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Brenda C. McFalls and several cousins.

He was an avid gardener. He started work in 1976...

John Gilbert Gallant

Apr 29, 2017

John Gilbert Gallant, 82, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 29, 2017. John was born May 14, 1934 in Haverhill, MA to the late Joseph and Beatrice Gallant.

John met the love of his life, Janice Lorene Marshall, and they were married on September 17, 1971, for 45 years.

John proudly served...

Glenn Raymond Graham

Apr 24, 2017

Glenn Raymond Graham, 75, of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, April 24, 2017.  He was born at home on Depot Street in Franklin, NC on November 1, 1941, to Mary Jo Elmore Graham and Olan "Pop" Graham.  Glenn was an authentic boy of the NC Mountains.  His sisters remember their brother roaming the mountains with his friends, bringing home...

Walter Anthony Taylor

Apr 23, 2017

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Walter Anthony (Tony) Taylor passed away peacefully in the presence of his brother, and best friend on Sunday April 23rd.

He grew up in Highlands NC and was a resident of Highlands and Boulder, Colorado.  He spent much of his life traveling and living in various towns across the US because he loved new...

Clark Nathaniel Picklesimer

Apr 20, 2017

Clark Nathaniel Picklesimer, 85, of Highlands passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017. He was born in Macon County, the son of the late Lyman and Pearl Talley Picklesimer. He was married to Doris Crowe Picklesimer who preceded him in death on September 4, 2013.

He worked in construction as a rock mason and enjoyed fishing and hunting....

Terry (Lambert) Carpentier

Apr 16, 2017

Terry Lambert Carpentier went to be with our Lord on Easter morning April 16, 2017. Born in Woonsocket, RI, she was the daughter of the late Alcide and Eva Lambert. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Jeanette Cardin, Florence Neuroda, and brother, Louis Lambert.

In the mid '40's, Terry moved to...

David Carl Hillman

Apr 15, 2017

David Carl Hillman, 81, of Highlands and Jupiter, FL passed away Saturday, April 12, 2017.

Service arrangements are pending and will be posted when finalized.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Hillman family.