Local obituaries for
Franklin & Highlands North Carolina.
Grat Lorenzo Rosazza
Jun 28, 2024
Mr. Grat L. Rosazza, 97, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024. Mr. Rosazza was born June 24, 1927, in Bedford, Virginia to the late Grat Rosazza and Berta Jones Rosazza.
Grat was a retired music teacher where he was the Choral Conductor and a tennis pro teacher in Florida. He had a master's degree in music from...
Charles Eugene Moffitt
Jun 27, 2024
Mr. Charles Eugene “Gene” Moffitt, 82, formerly of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness Saturday, June 27, 2024.
He was born Feb. 21, 1942, the son of the late, Ernest and Eunice Stockton Moffitt. After he was discharged from the US Army he joined the Newport News, Virginia Police Department, where he retired after 30...
Roberta (Mason) Hensley
Jun 18, 2024
Roberta Mason Hensley, 72, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Mrs. Hensley was born May 7, 1952, in Macon, Co. NC to the late Robert S. Mason and Edna Webb Mason.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Roberta loved jewelry making and being able to give it away to...
Isabel (Hall) Chambers
Jun 10, 2024
Isabel Hall Chambers, 93, of Highlands, NC, passed away at her home June 10, 2024. Isabel was a true Highlands native, born April 14, 1931, to the late Tudor Norton Hall and Margaret Gilbert Hall and was a lifelong member of the Church of the Incarnation.
In her lifetime, Isabel was a homemaker, a music teacher, gift...
Dr. James Vernon Barrett, Jr.
Jun 7, 2024
Dr. James Vernon Barrett, Jr., 73, of Highlands, NC passed away Friday, June 7, 2024. He was born on February 9, 1951, in Dothan, AL, to the late James Vernon Barrett, Sr. and Annie Louise Bruner Barrett.
James was a member of the Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham, AL and the Church of the Incarnation...
Laura Ann (Dubose) Dendy
Jun 6, 2024
Ms. Laura Ann DuBose Dendy, 63, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024.
Laura was born May 30, 1961, in Aurora, Co. to Mr. Franklin R. DuBose and Mrs. Hazel Reid DuBose.
Laura worked as a caregiver and was of the Christian faith. She was a fun loving, energetic, and full of life person to all...
Gail Lee Allread
Jun 5, 2024
Gail Lee Allread, 71, passed away Wednesday, June 5. 2024. Gail was born August 18, 1952, in Broward, Co. FL. to the late Mortimer Dale Allread and Jean Lee Lucas Allread.
She worked as an accountant for many years. Gail loved to be outdoors, mowing grass, gardening, traveling, canning food, cooking, and ham sandwiches. She always put...
Richard Arvil Mccall
Jun 4, 2024
Richard Arvil McCall of Cashiers, NC left his earthly body and went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on the morning of Tuesday, June 4, 2024, after a nine-year battle with cancer. Son of Dovie Moss and Deputy James McCall, Richard grew up in Macon County.
He attended Southwestern Community College where he...
Willie Mae (Kirkland) Hovis
May 31, 2024
Mrs. Willie Mae Kirkland Hovis, 86, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024. Willie Mae was born in Macon, Co. NC on November 29, 1937, to the late Fred Kirkland and Lucinda Jenkins Kirkland.
She was married to the late Raymond Hovis who passed away in 1994. She worked for Belmont Manufacturing for many years before retirement. She...
Fred Slagle Bulgin
May 30, 2024
Fred Slagle Bulgin, born March 13, 1942, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
He is survived by an older brother, Randolph, two younger sisters, Betty Ann Bryant and Mary Margaret Bulgin and two sons, Kevin Bulgin and John Ludlum. Fred was a man of many talents. In 1969, he began a thirty-year employment with Duke Power...
Karen Floy (Mccall) Carnes
May 30, 2024
Ms. Karen McCall Carnes, 70, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 30, 2024. She was born June 9, 1953 in Macon County, NC to the late George Heman McCall and Floy Jean Southards McCall.
She retired as a customer service supervisor for Verizon and was a member of the Franklin Church of God. Karen...
Patta Jean (Young) Blake
May 19, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Patta Blake on May 19, 2024. Born on June 7, 1939, in Brownwood, Texas, Patta lived a life full of warmth, kindness, care, humility, intelligence, humor, and thoughtfulness. Her beautiful soul touched every person she met, and her memory will forever be engraved in our hearts.
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Floyd Howard Hurst, Sr.
May 19, 2024
Mr. Floyd Howard Hurst, Sr., 84, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024. He was born February 11, 1940, in Macon County, NC to the late Albert and Bonnie Wykle Hurst.
Mr. Hurst worked in a mica plant for many years, he loved to play golf and loved his grand-babies and spending time with his...
Raymond Leo Behr
May 18, 2024
Mr. Raymond Leo Behr passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the age of 85 in Franklin, North Carolina. He was born on December 20, 1938, in Miami Beach, Florida, to the late Joseph Behr and Marie Buchner Behr.
Mr. Behr was an unwavering practitioner of the Catholic faith. He was a Veteran of the...
William L. Davis
May 17, 2024
William L. Davis, 79, of Franklin, NC and Lake City, FL, passed away May 17, 2024. He was born in Columbus, Ohio to the late William and Ruth Alford Davis.
Mr. Davis was an old fashioned and hardworking man. He owned an Automotive Business and did break and front-end work. He loved animals especially dogs, chopping wood...
Dwayne Emanuel Gibson
May 16, 2024
Dwayne Emanuel Gibson passed from this world on May 16, 2024.
He personified “perfect imperfections”. “Perfectly imperfect" is a beautiful compliment, and it describes a person that is perfect in all aspects if they are themselves and do not try to be someone else. There is no better description for Dwayne.
He was born in...
Carol (Dills) Cowart
May 16, 2024
Ms. Carol Dills Cowart, 62, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024. Carol was born April 18, 1962, in Macon, Co. to Mr. Raymond Dills and the late Virginia Downs Dills.
She worked for Macon Valley, Highlands Cashiers Hospital and at Tektone during her working years. She was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church. She loved being outdoors...
Joseph "Joe" Troy Swafford
May 16, 2024
Mr. Joseph "Joe" Troy Swafford, 78, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024. He was born August 16, 1945, to the late William Swafford and Lottie Roper Swafford.
Mr. Swafford is survived by his wife of 59 years, Gladys Swafford, his daughters, Becky Brown (Brian) and Deanna Mercer (Oscar) of Franklin; six grandchildren Jacob Brown...
Thomas "Tommy" Jones Parrish, Jr.
May 15, 2024
Mr. Thomas "Tommy" Jones Parrish, Jr., 51, of Franklin, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. He was born September 22nd, 1972, to Thomas Jones Parrish, Sr. and Linda McDaniel Parrish.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Parrish is survived by his half-brother, Mickey Turpin, and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by...
Jennifer Faith (Stamper) Eno
May 11, 2024
Ms. Jennifer Faith Eno, 32, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024. Jennifer was born in Elkton, Maryland to Amanda Pinder and to the late Tim Stamper.
Ms. Eno is survived by her mother, Amanda Pinder, stepfather, Bryan (Keith) Pinder of Franklin, NC, daughter, Faith Eno, a sister, Ashley Crawford, her maternal grandparents, Frances Burkes and Leon Richards,...
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