Martha (Reese) Lamb

Feb 7, 2016

Dateline:  Highlands, NC

Martha Reese Lamb, age 78, of Highlands, NC, passed away  Sunday, February 7, 2016.  She was born in Macon County, the daughter of the late Joseph Reese, Jr. and Lucille Pierson Reese.  She was a hairdresser and a member of Highlands Presbyterian Church, where she sang in the choir.

She...

Joe L. Burnett

Feb 7, 2016

Joe L. Burnett, 80, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2016. Mr. Burnett was born May 11, 1935 in Macon County to the late Harley and Minnie Welch Burnett.

He was a farmer during his life and was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include a sister, Christine Woodard of Sylva, NC; several nieces...

Yvonne Bryson

Feb 5, 2016

Yvonne R. Bryson 64, passed away Friday, February 5, 2016. Yvonne was born November 30, 1951 in Macon County to the late Charles “Chick” and Mildred Bryson. She worked many years until her retirement at Nantahala Power and Duke Energy; She was a member of St. Cyprian Episcopal Church where she worked with the youth; she had a passion...

Billy Ray Elliott

Feb 3, 2016

Billy Ray Elliott, age 63, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016.  He was born in Peoria County, Illinois, the son of the late Ernest Elliott and Alice Willmon Elliott.  He had worked at Whitley and CR Industries, he loved to camp and build campfires and tell real life stories. He loved to watch SiFi, monster movies,...

Walter Carl Wright

Feb 3, 2016

Walter Carl Wright, 56, of Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016.  He was born in Macon County, the son of the late Ernie and Gladys Hannah Wright.  He was a superintendent for Harrison Construction.

Mr. Wright was a 1977 graduate of Franklin High School; was captain of the 1976 Football State Championship Team and was...

James (J.C.) Clinton May

Feb 2, 2016

James Clinton May, 67, of Nantahala/Topton left us on February 2, 2016 to be at home with his Heavenly Father.

He was born November 5, 1948 to the late Clint and Rebekah Ray May.  He is survived by his former wife, Deana F. May; his daughter, Alicia Thurmond (Dave) of Edmonton, KY; two sons, James Daniel May...

Paul Jones

Jan 27, 2016

John Paul Jones, age 83 of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016.  He was born in Macon County, the son of the late Grady Montgomery Jones and Vonnie Priscilla McMahan Jones.  He had worked for CR Industries as a mechanic and had worked at Conley Ford as parts manager.  Mr. Jones was a member of Cowee Baptist...

Stephen Jay Finnell

Jan 26, 2016

Stephen Jay Finnell, age 50, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016.  Born July 19, 1965 in Orange Co., FL  to  Jay Finnell and Karen B. Finnell.

In addition to his parents Mr. Finnell is survived by his wife, Ann Garnett; one daughter, Mallorie Finnell; two sons, Steven and Aaron Finnell; step-daughter, Madison Garnett; and a step-son David...

Harley "Junior" Lyle Stanfield, Jr.

Jan 26, 2016

Harley "Junior" Lyle Stanfield, age 88, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016.  He was born in Macon County, the son of the late Harley Lyle Stanfield, Sr., and Ester Holland Stanfield.  He was a truck driver for a furniture company; he loved to travel with his wife; fishing and camping and loved his cat and dog.  ...

Margie Ruth (Webb) Mills

Jan 22, 2016

Margie Ruth Webb Mills, 70, went home to be with the Lord Friday, January 22, 2016. Mrs. Mills was born in Douglas, County, Ga. to the late Frank Clifford Webb and Johnnie Ruth Souter Webb. She was married to the late Howard Elmore Mills who preceded her. She worked many years in the restaurant business and as a care...

Jesse L. West, Jr.

Jan 22, 2016

J. L. West, 93, of Franklin, N.C. passed away Friday January 22, 2016 at his home following extended Hospice care.  Born in Franklin, N.C., he was the son of Dr. and Mrs. J. L. West, Sr.  He was a graduate of Brevard College and worked in the Newport News Shipyards during World War II.  He was retired from his...

Robert Bradley

Jan 20, 2016

Robert J. Bradley, a loving husband,  father, grandfather, uncle, and true friend too many went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 20, 2016. Mr. Bradley was born in Wilkes County, Ga. to the late Samuel L. Bradley and Nancy Elizabeth Keener Bradley. He was married 64 years to Grace Ledford Bradley who survives. Robert worked for Burlington...

Leroy Oren Peek

Jan 19, 2016

Leroy Oren Peek, 80, of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2016.  A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Bulen and Nellie Hedden Peek. He worked in highway construction for Asheville Contracting Company. He loved gardening and was a member of Wells Grove Baptist Church.

Mr. Peek is survived by his...

Betty Ray

Jan 19, 2016

Betty Lois Hughes Ray, age 85, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016.  She was born in Macon County, the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Shields Hughes. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great‑grandmother who loved to cook for her family.  She was of the Christian faith.

Mrs. Ray is survived...

Larry Roger Stockton

Jan 19, 2016

Larry Roger Stockton, 79, of Alto, Georgia passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016 in a Georgia hospital.  Born in Macon Co., he was the son of the late Archie and Bertha Street Stockton.

Mr. Stockton was a loving husband, father and grandfather who liked to do carpenter work and hunt.

He is survived...

William M. Stone

Jan 15, 2016

William M. Stone, 86, passed away Friday, Janauary 15, 2016 in Franklin.

Services will be held at a later date.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is serving the Stone Family.

Alfred Michael Scruggs

Jan 13, 2016

Alfred Michael Scruggs, 58, of Franklin passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016.  Born in Macon County, he was the son of Ora Sue Thomas Scruggs and the late Alfred Freeman Scruggs.  He loved the great outdoors, camping, gardening, fishing and basketball.  He was a member of St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church.

Mr. Scruggs is survived by his mother, Ora Sue Thomas Scruggs...

Clarence Clyde Clark

Jan 12, 2016

Dateline:  Franklin, NC

Clarence Clyde Clark, 68, of Franklin passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 in an Asheville hospital.  Born in Franklin, NC, he was the son of the late Clyde William and Katherine Ray Clark. He was a general contractor and loved fishing, nurturing and feeding wildlife and golf. He was former president of...

William Deford Bathurst

Jan 11, 2016

Col. William DeFord Bathurst passed away peacefully at home after a long period of declining health.  His beloved wife, Romney, and children, Dana Lee and Bill Jr., were with him.  He was a man loved by many, and dedicated his life to service to others, his community and in defense of his country.

The son of Army...

Bela Lonny Soter

Jan 9, 2016

Dateline:  Franklin, NC

Bela Lonny Soter, age 62, of Franklin, NC,  passed away January 9, 2016.

No Services are planned at this time.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is serving the Soter family.

Online condolences may be made at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com .