Local obituaries for
Franklin & Highlands North Carolina.
Edith Cunningham Byrd
Jun 26, 2015
Edith Cunningham Byrd, age 93, of Franklin, NC passed away Friday, June 26, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Macon County, the daughter of the late Grady and Nina Curtis Cunningham. She was married to the late William "Bill" Byrd. She was an assistant Clerk of Court for 35 years. She was a member of Louisa Chapel...
Willie Shillinglaw
Jun 24, 2015
Willie O. Shillinglaw, 86, of Asheville passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Angel Medical Center. Born in Sharon, SC she was the daughter of the late George and Ruth Hope Shillinglaw. She was a member of West Asheville Presbyterian Church.
A private family graveside service was held Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Woodlawn...
Mabel Virginia (Wilson) Lord
Jun 22, 2015
Mabel Virginia Lord, of Glenville, North Carolina passed quietly from this earth on June 22, 2015 at 87 years.
"Virginia" was residing at Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center in Waynesville, NC at the time of her death. She struggled with Parkinson Disease & Lewy Body Dementia for many years, which sadly took her life.
She...
Virginia (Sorrells) Frazier
Jun 22, 2015
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Virginia Sorrells Frazier, 83, of Indian Trail, NC formerly of Franklin passed away Monday, June 22, 2015. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Lester and Annie Guffey Sorrells. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred Siler Frazier, Sr.
She was a member of St. John Neumann...
Carol Sue Coleman
Jun 20, 2015
Carol Sue Coleman, 72, of Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015. Born in Miami, FL, she was the daughter of the late Charles M. and Grace Morrow Coleman. She was retired from Dade County Public Schools, where she taught high school English. She was a member of Civil War Preservation Trust, Crystal Cathedral Hour of Power, Partners...
June Dorothy Knuth
Jun 17, 2015
June Knuth passed away peacefully June 17, 2015; she was 92 years young.
She was born and lived in New Jersey. She and her husband moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, along with both their daughters in 1969. After over 20 years in Fort Lauderdale, they moved further North to a retirement community in Stuart, Florida. They enjoyed...
Daniel David Houston
Jun 17, 2015
Daniel David Houston, 58, of Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015. Born in Macon County, he was the son of Mildred Buchanan Houston and the late Harley Houston. He was a builder.
In addition to his mother, Daniel is survived by a daughter, Amanda Houston of Franklin and a son, David Wayne Houston of Hiawassee,...
Derrick Brandon Sigmon
Jun 16, 2015
Derrick Brandon Sigmon, age 23 ,of Sylva, NC passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 16, 2015. He was born in Jackson Co., NC the son of Bo Aikin and Angela Franks of Sylva, NC. He loved to explore, liked to fish, read History and wanted to be a History teacher. He attended Southwestern Community College and...
Sammie Laverne Gunter
Jun 16, 2015
Sammie Laverne Gunter, born October 10, 1950; died on June 16, 2015 from depression and a broken heart. He was predeceased by his father Elvin Gunter and the loves of his life Dave and Katie.
Sam left behind his family: mother, Ruth Gunter; Partner, Kevin Pickett; Brother Don Gunter (Mary Jim); sisters, Carol Hall (Frank), Joyce McLean...
Charlie William Mcdowell
Jun 15, 2015
Charlie William McDowell passed away Monday, June 15, 2015. He was born November 3, 1924 in Pineville, West Virginia, Wyoming County; the son of the late Jeter E. McDowell and Margaret Kirby McDowell, and grew up in Highlands, NC. His father came here as foreman to build the gorge road between Highlands and Franklin.
After graduation from...
Deacon Haynes Guffie
Jun 13, 2015
Deacon Haynes Guffie, infant son of Jesse Daniel and Courtney Hounshell Guffie passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015 in an Asheville hospital.
In addition to his parents Deacon is survived by one sister, Carsyn Guffie of the home and one brother, Cooper Guffie also of the home; maternal grandfather, Jack Hounshell and paternal grandparents, Fred and Marsha...
Verlon Buford Burch
Jun 2, 2015
Verlon Buford Burch, 73, of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2015. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Buford and Goldia Annie Rachel Dills Burch.
He owned and operated his own electrical business and was a member of Cartoogechaye Baptist Church.
Mr. Burch is survived by his companion,...
Eula (Cloer) Holbrook
May 29, 2015
Eula Cloer Holbrook, 89, of Franklin passed away Friday, May 29, 2015. She was a native of Macon County and was the daughter of the late Rev. George and Flora Dills Cloer. She was married to James Weaver Holbrook who died in 1995.
Eula was a homemaker and worked in retail sales. She was an active member...
Betty Jean (Shope) Brown
May 28, 2015
Betty Jean Shope Brown "Muffy", age 82, of Otto, NC passed away Thursday, May 28, 2015 at a local hospital. She was born in Macon County, NC, the daughter of the late Julia Mashburn Shope. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great‑grandmother, sister and aunt who loved gardening, reading and sewing. She was a member of Coweeta Baptist...
Branson James Talley
May 23, 2015
Branson James Talley, infant son of Jonathan Talley and Amanda Shope, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday the 23rd of May 2015 at his home in the Holly Springs Community.
Although less than a month old, he brought much joy and happiness to his parents, grandparents and his extended family. He will be greatly missed, forever remembered and...
Charles William Oleanus Scruggs
May 17, 2015
Charles William Oleanus Scruggs, 71, of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Willie Andrew and Isabella Greenwood Scruggs.
Mr. Scruggs was retired from the construction business for 20 years and was a member of Burgess Chapel Church.
He is survived by four...
Riley Derick Maynard
May 10, 2015
Riley Derick Maynard, 17 month old son of Derick Maynard and Lily Mickler, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Duke University Hospital.
In addition to his parents, Riley is survived by his maternal grandparents, Peter and Catherine Mickler of Franklin and paternal grandparents, Nancy Boyce Maynard of Franklin and William David Maynard of Franklin.
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Edith Elizabeth (Bryson) Jennings
May 9, 2015
Edith Elizabeth Bryson Jennings, 81, of Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015 in an Asheville hospital. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Van Bryson; her step‑father, Vernon Bumgarner who died in 1976 and Nellie Evitt Bumgarner. She was married to Bennett Jennings who preceded her in death in 2010.
Mrs....
Betty Lou (Fouts) Crawford
May 9, 2015
Betty Lou Fouts Crawford, 82, of Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Nondus and Vira Farley Fouts. She was married to George Edward Crawford who preceded her in death on August 9, 2007.
She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved the Lord...
James Richard Beasley
May 7, 2015
Dateline: Franklin, NC
James Richard Beasley, age 76, of Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, May 07, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Bryson City, NC, the son of the late Sherman L. and Cumi Jones Beasley. He was a US Air Force Veteran and was a commercial fisherman. He was a loving husband, father, and...
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