Aug 31, 2024

Ms. Ruby Christine Cunningham, 88, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024. Christine was born November 28, 1935, in Macon Co. NC. to the late Samuel Philip Cunningham and Sadie Woods Cunningham.

Christine was a medical technician and a nurse. She worked at Walter Reed Hospital, Harris Regional Hospital, and Angel Medical Center. She was a U.S. Army...

Aug 30, 2024

James Arnold Brock, 57, went home to be with the Lord and join his mother on Friday, August 30, 2024. Mr. Brock was born November 29, 1966, in Pontiac, MI to the late David Tallent and Elma June Brock Tallent.

Jim worked for Caterpillar for many years. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the...

Aug 28, 2024

Mrs. Connie Sue Hester Pollack, 79, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Mrs. Pollack was born August 10, 1945, in Sevierville, Tennessee to the late William Trentom and Louise Hester Cook.

Connie was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and worked at the Casino in Cherokee for many years. She and her...

Aug 27, 2024

Mr. James Kenneth Cook, 89, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Mr. Cook was born October 30, 1934, in Cherokee, Co. NC to the late Earnest Cook and Florence Breedlove Cook.

Kenneth worked and retired from Stanley Furniture, Robbinsville, factory. He was also a member of Aquone Baptist Church. He was a U. S. Army Veteran serving...

Aug 26, 2024

Stanley Wright Dogan, 64, passed away August 26, 2024.  Stanley was born October 27, 1959, in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Robert and Frankie Wright Dogan.

He was a carpenter and builder by trade. He enjoyed playing guitar and was a member and lead guitarist of A36 Band.  He also enjoyed astronomy and telescopes and had a...

Aug 26, 2024

Hazel Cline Sawyer, 89, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024.  She was born June 30, 1935, in Swain County, NC to the late Frank and Mary Pegg Cline.

Hazel was saved and baptized as a young lady.  She loved her family and genealogy.  She also loved music and dancing.  She worked until her late 70's.  She had...

Aug 23, 2024

Mary Ella Henry Fitzsimmons, 68, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, August 23, 2024. Mary Ella was born in Verdun, France September 10, 1955, to the late Jackie Thomas Henry and Mireille Pricot Henry Douglas who survives.

She was a member of Prentiss Church of God and a member of Daughters of the Confederacy.  She...

Aug 22, 2024

Anthony Gagliano passed away August 22, 2024, at the age of 88. Anthony was born April 28, 1936, in Rochester, New York.

Anthony is survived by his wife, Marietta Gagliano of Longwood, Florida, and sons Anthony M. Gagliano of Orlando, Florida, Michael Gagliano, and Kenneth Gagliano.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked that...

Aug 22, 2024

Mr. Columbus Milton Frazier, Jr., 49, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024. Milton was born August 30, 1974, in Jackson, Co, NC to the late Columbus Milton Frazier, Sr. and Alice Jean Cabe Frazier.

Milton worked and retired after 26 years of service from Bi-Lo Grocery Store in Franklin. He loved the holidays, collecting G I Joes,...

Aug 21, 2024

Mrs. Nancy Dockins Guyer, 78, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Nancy was born October 18, 1945, in Marietta, South Carolina to the late Howard and Esta Shook Dockins.

Nancy worked and retired from Tek Tone for many years. She was a member of Iotla Baptist Church and attended Mt. Siani Assembly of God church. She loved...

Aug 14, 2024

Bert Henry Baldwin Jr. born, raised and passed in Highlands on August 14, 2024. He was born June 14, 1937, to the late Frances (Rogers) and Bert Henry Baldwin, Sr. of Highlands.

Bert and Robert (brother), worked as youth with their dad building homes around Mirror Lake. Bert went to Virginia and learned the trade as a...

Aug 9, 2024

James "Jamie" Matthew Carpenter, 51 of Franklin, NC, passed away Friday August 9, 2024, with his loving wife Tina by his side.

Jamie was preceded in death by his parents James and Beatrice Carpenter, and his sister Angie Alexander.

He is survived by his wife Tina Carpenter and their children, Kinley, Ryleigh, Abby (Hunter), Robert...

Aug 9, 2024

Janet Laurie Ollis, age seventy-eight, born October 5, 1945, in Bristol, Rhode Island, died August 9, 2024, in Franklin, North Carolina. Jan was reunited in Heaven with her parents and infant son Todd.

She was the loving wife of Jerry H. Ollis; they were married June 15, 1985, in Marion, North Carolina.

In addition to...

Aug 2, 2024

Mr. James Stuart Stacy, 68, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024. Mr. Stacy was born in Haywood, Co. NC to the late Carl and Eva Stacy.

James worked for CR Industries for over 20 years. Was a security guard for the last ten years and a paramedic for 12 years. He was of the Baptist faith. He...

Jul 23, 2024

Mrs. Danita Holland Stoudemire, 62, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Danita was born February 9, 1962, in Macon County, NC to Mr. John Holland and Mrs. Ruth S. Holland who survive. Danita worked in the family business at RSR Carquest in Franklin. She was also a member of the Cartcoogechaye Church of God....

Jul 19, 2024

Tom McNish, MD, COL (ret) USAF, passed away at home July 19, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief and complicated illness. He was born in Madison, TN, in 1942 to Mary Elenora and Edgar McNish and was a 1964 graduate of the USAF Academy.

Tom was a Vietnam War Veteran who flew 45 combat missions...

Jul 14, 2024

Howard R. “Howie” Carley, 74, of Franklin, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 14, 2024. Born in Kane, Pennsylvania on August 7, 1949 to the late Paul Carley Sr. and Veronica (Caskey).

Howard will be remembered as a follower of Jesus Christ, a loving husband and father, a staunch Trump Republican, and a generous...

Jul 12, 2024

John "Jack" Hal Connor, III, 75, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024. He was born on January 26, 1949, in Champaign, IL, to the late John Hal Connor, II and Martha Ayer Harley Connor.

Jack was proud of his service in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a competitive sporting...

Jul 6, 2024

Martha "Marty" Stanfield, 50, of Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024. Sh was born on November 6, 1973 to Bonnie Redden Stanfield and the late Elmer Stanfield.

Marty was a lifelong Franklin, NC. She was known for burning up the roads to help anyone who needed a favor. Marty was quick to tell you exactly...

Jul 1, 2024

Marlene Elizabeth (Fouts) Barham, 64, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2024, after a battle with cancer.

Marlene was a Franklin native and a resident of Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Lillian Fouts. She was a member of First Baptist Church and also attended Burningtown Baptist Church. Marlene...