Russell "Russ" Craig Allison

Dec 5, 2024

Russell Craig Allison, 71, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 5, 2024.  A beloved son, dad, husband, brother, uncle and friend to many, Russ will be dearly missed.

Russell was born in Berkeley, CA, on Valentine’s Day—February 14, 1953—to Clint and Emma Allison, who had long prayed for the arrival of this, their...

Sherman Bill Gregory

Nov 29, 2024

Sherman Bill Gregory, 90, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024. Bill was born in the Nantahala community of Macon County on May 14, 1934, to the late Sherman and Annie (Hardin) Gregory. At 18, Bill joined the United States Army and served his country during the Korean War. After the war, Bill began a career at...

Cleadie Rose (Doolin) Frantz

Nov 28, 2024

Cleadie Rose (Doolin) Frantz was born on June 22, 1955 in Findlay, Ohio to Shirley and Jeanette Doolin. She passed from this life to be with the Lord on November 28, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother James Doolin & nephew James Doolin Jr. She is survived by her loving husband Bill Frantz...

Jackson "Jack" Leroy Florian

Nov 26, 2024

Jackson "Jack" Leroy Florian, 80, of Franklin, NC, passed away November 26, 2024. Jack was born April 26, 1944, in Lansing, Michigan to the late Duane and Lorraine Trumble Florian.

Jack was retired after selling his furniture repair business in Florida and moving to Franklin, NC. His favorite pastimes include playing pickleball and golf, and enjoying time...

Janet Carolyne Holland

Nov 25, 2024

Janet Carolyne Holland, 80, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She is preceded into death by her son, Bruce Tallent and is survived by her son Steve Tallent, her daughter, Sandi (Ryan) Mullins, sisters, Loretta Holland and Shelby Holland, brother, Phil Holland, granddaughter, Megan (Matt) Hill along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends...

Sandra Cora (Hillard) Whitman

Nov 21, 2024

Sandra Cora Hilliard Whitman was born on April 8, 1939, to Lewis and Edith Hilliard in the small community of Chassahowitzka, Florida. She passed from this life on November 21, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and high school sweetheart, Richard Whitman to whom she was married for 63 years and her daughter, Tracy...

Jerry Clarence Nix

Nov 16, 2024

Mr. Jerry Clarence Nix, 73, of Franklin, NC, (formerly of Gainesville), passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Oak Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Tommy Hunt and Rev. Earl Pirkle will officiate. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive...

Brenda Sue (Cowart) Henry

Nov 14, 2024

Brenda Sue Cowart Henry, 73, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024. She was born June 14, 1951, in Columbus, GA to the late Olive Cowart.

Brenda is survived by her children, Ginger Birr (Adam), Charles Staggs Jr., Emma Williams, Chance Henry, Shannon Henry, and Jennifer Gilstrap (Larry); eleven grandchildren; a sister, Sheila Sizemore; and two brothers, Billy...

Jimmy Floyd Kirby

Nov 13, 2024

Jimmy Floyd Kirby, 89, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Jimmy was born August 26, 1935, in Clay County, NC to the late Henry Kirby and Flora L. Kirby.

He is survived by his daughters, Deborah Bruce, Cindy Hensley, Jennifer Turnmire, and Heather Hensley; eleven grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and his little dog, Bella.

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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.