Beverly Ann (Wetzel) Wells

Jul 12, 2015

Beverly Ann Wells of Franklin died July 12, 2015 in Franklin.

There are no services planned at this time.

Lillian Rebecca (Culver) Hunnicutt

Jul 11, 2015

Lillian Rebecca Culver Hunnicutt, age 92, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Johnny and Ruth Culver. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Frank Hunnicutt. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, enjoyed gardening and cooking. Lillian was a member of Wells Grove...

John Francis Johnson

Jul 9, 2015

John F Johnson, 77, of Franklin, North Carolina formerly of Hutchinson, Minnesota passed away Thursday, July 9th 2015.

Born in Minnesota, he was the son of Oscar and Sophie Johnson. John graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1956. He attended St. John’s University for one year and he served in the Army for three years. He worked...

Betty Lucille (Hopkins) Potts

Jul 9, 2015

Betty Lucille Hopkins Potts, 73, of Greenville, SC formerly of Franklin passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Mattie Sorrells Hopkins and was married to Davis Potts for 54 years.

She was employed, for 28 years, ...

Scott Hartshorn

Jul 8, 2015

Scott Hartshorn, age 62, died July 8, 2015 in Bradenton, FL.  Scott was one of God’s special children.  He was loving, happy, and enjoyed life.  He worked part‑time at Depend‑O‑Drain, Inc.  He attended Children’s Haven (now Community Haven) from the time it was built in the 1970’s until the 1990’s.  Scott was very active with bowling, fishing, and swimming...

Kenneth L. Limle

Jul 8, 2015

Kenneth L. Limle of Otto, NC passed quietly from this earth on Wednesday, July 8th at Angel Medical Center, Franklin at the age of 78.

Kenny is survived by his wife of 50 years, Barbara E. Limle; daughter, Deby (Steve) Dahlquist, Seymour, IN; grandchildren Brad Dahlquist, Jeff Dahlquist and Mandy Dahlquist and great‑grandchildren, Jacob and MaKinlee Dahlquist....

Michelle Kennedy

Jul 7, 2015

Michelle Conner Kennedy of Franklin died July 7, 2015 in Franklin, NC.

There are no services planned at this time.

Margaret Louise (Thompson) Sams

Jul 7, 2015

Dateline:  Franklin, NC

Margaret Louise Sams, 72, of Franklin, NC formerly of Venice, FL and National Park, NJ passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2015.  Born in Woodbury, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Elizabeth Thompson.

She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Robert Sams of Franklin, NC; children: Dona...

Furman Russell "Bud" Dalton

Jul 6, 2015

Furman Russell "Bud" Dalton, 87, of Highlands, NC passed away Monday, July 6, 2015.  A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Lawrence Grady and Jessie Conley Dalton.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Houston Dalton. He was owner of Bud Dalton Plumbing in Highlands.

Mr. Dalton is survived by...

Doyle Earnest Rice

Jul 2, 2015

Doyle Earnest Rice, 89 of Cashiers, NC, passed away July 2, 2015.  He was born in Jackson County, the son of the late Barney and Rosie Kelly Rice.   He was a  caretaker and landscaper, and was a very active member of Heady Mountain Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon, and Sunday School Teacher.  He enjoyed hunting and...

Robert Earle Caless

Jun 28, 2015

Robert E Caless of Cashiers NC died at home 6‑28‑2015. He was 81. He was a computer programmer/analyst. He loved the mountains of NC as well as the many dogs who shared his life. He was a weather enthusiast. He loved his family of dear friends in NC & points beyond. His good friend David was a true blessing...

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...