Nov 19, 2016

Jennifer Anderson, 54, passed away peacefully at her home high in the mountains of Western North Carolina on November 19, 2016. Before her untimely passing, Jenny forged a 54 year trail of laughter, generosity, compassion and wisdom.  Although a less than average life span, Jenny did not live an average life. She was an incredible woman, wife,...

Nov 19, 2016

Franklin, NC-

Patricia Ann Cabe Scott, 79, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016.

Patricia was born August 27, 1937 in Macon County to the late Paschal L. Cabe and Hester Thomas Cabe. She was married to the late Paul F. Scott who preceded her January 5, 2016. She worked in the restaurant business...

Nov 18, 2016

Highlands, NC-

Allan L. Chastain, 57, went home to be with the Lord Friday, November 18, 2016. Allan was born August 13, 1959 in Macon County to the late Carl Lewis Chastain and Ann Talley Chastain who survives. He worked for Cashiers Plastic and later went to work for Macon County.  He loved collecting comic...

Nov 17, 2016

Billy Ray Rice, 68, of Cashiers passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016. Born in Rabun County, GA, he was the son of the late Leroy and Nellie Kinsey Rice. He was employed for 30 years by Duke Energy at Oconee Nuclear Station in Seneca, SC. He loved to hunt, play golf and loved classic cars.  He loved his...

Nov 14, 2016

Mary Enfinger, 68, of Franklin and Astor Park, FL, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016. Born in Roanoke, VA, she was the daughter of James William and Virginia Bell Daniels. She attended Wells Grove Baptist Church.

Mrs. Enfinger is survived by her husband of 47 years, Johnny Enfinger; three daughters, Teri Lynn Sanders of Jacksonville, NC,...

Nov 7, 2016

Ollie Brown Dryman, 91, of Franklin passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016 in Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston Salem, NC. She was born in Macon County on April 16, 1925 to Lee and Dona Brown and was married to Frank Dryman who preceded her in death. She was a member of Tessentee Church of God.

Nov 6, 2016

Clyde Donald Fricks, born August 13, 1924, passed away on Sunday, November 6th, at his home in Franklin, North Carolina.

He was the only child of the late Clyde and Vonnie Fricks of Rome, GA.  He grew up in Rome where he graduated Rome High & Darlington Schools, followed by Georgia Tech, where he earned a BS...

Oct 29, 2016

Steven Wayne King, 52, of Franklin passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016. Born in Miami, FL, he was the son of Sonny and Yulondia "Lonne" Wade King.

Mr. King was employed by Drake Software for 13 years. He loved the Miami Dolphins and loved to create artwork. He was of the Christian faith and was involved...

Oct 27, 2016

Dr. Edward Villiers Morse passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, October 27, 2016. A resident of Cashiers, North Carolina, Ed was born in Detroit, MI in 1943 to William and Madeline Morse. He is survived by his wife and lifelong partner Patricia Murray Morse, his sons, Nelson Morse of Alexandria, VA, and Brent Morse of Seattle, WA, his...

Oct 26, 2016

Howard Holland McMeans, age 89, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2016.  He was born in Macon County to the late Arnold and Wyona Hughes McMeans.  Mr. McMeans was an automotive mechanic and a US Army Veteran serving in Europe and the Pacific during World War II.    He was a member of Mt. Carmel Methodist Church in...

Oct 24, 2016

Franklin, NC-

Velma Cook Abel, 93, passed away Monday, October 24, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. Abel was born May 27, 1923 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Val and Clara S. Cook. She was married to the late W. Roy Abel who preceded her.

Mrs. Velma was an avid crafter and was...

Oct 23, 2016

Edward Paul Dietrich, 100, of Highlands, NC and Deerfield Beach, FL passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016 in Highlands. He was born May 14, 1916 in Salamanca, NY to Herbert H. and Maude Rich Dietrich.

Mr. Dietrich was a Commander in the United States Navy (Retired); was an Alumnus of the United States Naval Academy Class...

Oct 21, 2016

Cashiers, NC

Luther Odell Stewart, 86, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Stewart was born November 23, 1929 in Jackson County to the late John Luther Stewart and Ollie Mae Moss Stewart. Mr. Stewart served his country as a U.S. Army veteran during the Korean Conflict from...

Oct 21, 2016

Fleetwood Willis Chavis, 78, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016 at his home. Mr. Chavis was born September 25, 1938 in Macon County to the late Leander and Elizabeth S. Chavis.  Fleetwood retired after many years of service from Duke Power.  Playing golf and hunting were some of his hobbies he enjoyed.  He also proudly served his country in...

Oct 20, 2016

Beloved son, Grantlon “Grantt” Richard Gibson, 20, of Hayesville, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016 in a Gainesville, Georgia hospital.

He was a 2014 graduate of Hayesville High School. Grantt was a member of Meadow Grove Baptist Church. He was currently attending Tri-County Community College.

Grantt will be remembered for his vibrant personality, his wonderful...

Oct 18, 2016

Leroy Craig Thornton, age 62, of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016.  He was born in Ogden, Utah, the son of the late Joe and Euleta Mae Elliott Thornton.  He was a loving father and brother; he had worked at Walmart and supported the Boy Scouts.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Oct 12, 2016

Willie H. (Rusty) Barker passed away at the age of seventy on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 in Franklin, NC.  He was a native of the Ponchatoula/Springfield area in Louisiana.  He loved the North Carolina Mountains and the swamps of Louisiana.  He enjoyed hiking, woodworking and spending time with his grandchildren.

Rusty was the manager of Ross and...

Oct 12, 2016

Col. Emmett Augustus Niblack, Jr. (Nib or Gus), US Air Force (Ret’d), age 86, of Highlands, NC, died on October 12, 2016, at the Wake Forest Baptist Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Care Center.

Nib Niblack was born on St. Patrick’s Day, 1930, at Ft. Bragg, NC, to Capt. Emmett Augustus Niblack, Sr. and Ethel Reece Redding Niblack.  He...

Oct 12, 2016

Ralph J. Allen, age 77, transitioned from his earthly journey on October 12, 2016 surrounded by his wife and daughters.

Ralph is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patsy Johnson Allen; daughters, Angie Correll (Mark), Debbie Pruett (Jeff) and Lisa Duvall (Dale). Ralph was the proud papaw to Kayla Duvall Cox (Jesse), Matthew Pruett, Corey Duvall,...

Oct 11, 2016

Robert James Bryson, 85, of Franklin, NC passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2016.  Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late J. Fred and Stella Morgan Bryson.

Mr. Bryson was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean Conflict and was a life member of VFW. He was employed several years...