Local obituaries for
Franklin & Highlands North Carolina.
Rita Henry Whitley
Dec 9, 2025
Rita Henry Whitley, 52, of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 after a courageous battle an aggressive type of cancer.
A full obituary will be posted when available.
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Alan Daniel De Leon-Lopez
Dec 6, 2025
Alan Daniel De Leon-Lopez, 17, of Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025. He was born in Houston, Texas on September 4, 2008 to Maricruz Lopez and Jamie De Leon
Alan was a gentle soul. He was a loving son, brother, grandson, and friend. He liked shoes, chips, being competitive, and playing video games.
He leaves behind his loving mother, Maricruz...
Samuel Oscar Smith, Jr.
Dec 6, 2025
Samuel Oscar Smith, Jr. was born on June 4, 1925 in Riddleville, Georgia, to Samuel Oscar Smith, Sr. and Laura Davis Smith. S.O. was 100 years old when he passed away on December 6, 2025 in Dublin, Georgia.
After his mother died on December 29, 1931, he and his younger brother, Harry, lived with relatives, on a farm near Wrightsville with...
Phyllis May Liebold
Dec 5, 2025
Phyllis May Liebold, 81, of Franklin, North Carolina, on December 5, 2025, surrounded by her family, peacefully completed her earthly journey and is now in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior. Born on May 9, 1944, in Portsmouth, Virginia, Phyllis lived a life full of energy, creativity, and an unwavering love for her family and heritage.
She is survived...
Dorothy "Dottie" Keene McPherson
Nov 29, 2025
Dorothy Keene McPherson ("Dottie") entered into the presence of her Lord on November 29, 2025.
She was born in Orlando, FL on October 11, 1927 to Rodolphus D. and Mary Giddens Keene.
Dottie graduated from Ward Belmont, Nashville, TN and later the Katherine Gibbs School in New York City.
At age 16, she met the love of her life, John Richard ("Dick") McPherson,...
Marion Elizabeth Kussler
Nov 27, 2025
Mrs. Marion Elizabeth Nuttall Kussler, born June 6, 1926, in Easton, Pennsylvania, to the late Charles and Kathleen Kennedy Nuttall, passed away November 27, 2025.
Mrs. Kussler was of the Methodist faith. Marion was a great wife, mother, and grandmother. She took care of not only her family, but others as well.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kussler was preceded in...
William "Bill" Orville Hickok
Nov 26, 2025
William Orville Hickok passed away peacefully November 26, 2025, at Chestnut Hill in Highlands, North Carolina, a town he loved and where he was a weekly contributor to the local Highlands Paper as a cartoonist.
“Bill” was born December 21, 1946, in Goshen, New York, a son of the late William O. Hickok VI and Elizabeth Chace Hickok of Goshen, New...
Shelia Barnes
Nov 26, 2025
Shelia Harrell Barnes, 70, passed away unexpectedly, in her home Wednesday morning, November 2025.
Her beloved brother, Luther Barry Harrell, joined her in passing just hours later, a peaceful reunion beyond this life.
Mrs. Barnes was born September 18, 1955 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Walter M. Harrell and Marian Parker Harrell.
In addition to her father and mother, she was preceded...
Belva Kell Greenwood
Nov 25, 2025
November 25, 2025, Jesus welcomed Belva Kell Greenwood home.
Since March 2015 her loving husband Johnny Greenwood has been waiting for her to join him in heaven.
Also waiting, her parents Milford & Annie Kell, brother Elmer Kell, sisters Barbara Hummel & Betty Madison.
She is survived by James & Kathy Greenwood, Jami Waldroop, Jared & Jennifer Greenwood, McCall Sanders, McKayla Sanders &...
Joe Alister Brady, Jr.
Nov 24, 2025
Joe Alister “Al” Brady was born in Jackson, Mississippi to Joe Alister Brady and Frances Johnson Brady. He was a Southern Gentleman with impeccable manners, a quick wit and an infectious sense of humor. Al had an extraordinary ability to brighten any room and uplift those around him.
He is survived by his devoted husband and life partner of 48 years,...
Harold Douglas Pitts
Nov 23, 2025
Harold Douglas Pitts passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 23, 2025, one day before his 69th birthday. Born and raised in Macon County, he was the son of the late Dovie and Edward Pitts.
In addition to his parents, he was pre-deceased by brother, Dwayne Pitts, sister, Carolyn Pitts Sanders and twin infant daughters.
Harold was a veteran of the US Army....
Scott Alexander
Nov 23, 2025
Mr. Franklin Scott Alexander, 48, of Highlands, NC passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025.
Scott was born April 2, 1977, in Macon, Georgia to the late Clyde Franklin Alexander and Mrs. Jane Cosgrove Alexander who survives.
Scott was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. He loved to hunt, fish, hike, travel and watch football. He worked as an electrician at...
Patricia Jane Dunn Jones
Nov 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mama, Patricia Jane Dunn Jones who went home to be with the Lord on November 21, 2025, at the age of 83. Born in Lakeland, Florida, to Frank and Mae Dunn, Jane was a beloved member of Bethel Baptist Church in the Socrum community of Lakeland, Florida,...
Joanna Morris
Nov 19, 2025
Joanna (Jo) Julliard Morris, devoted wife to two husbands, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her North Carolina home on November 19, 2025, at the age of 99-1/2 years.
Born Joanna Shaffer in Lynchburg, Ohio on May 11, 1926, to Elmer Thomas and Mary Ruth (Henderson) Shaffer, she grew up with three brothers during the Depression and World...
Frances Henderson Parmelee
Nov 17, 2025
Frances Marion Henderson Parmelee, born on February 17, 1953, in Winchester, Massachusetts, to Lee and Ruth Henderson, passed away on November 17, 2025.
A longtime member of the Cashiers and Highlands communities, she poured her energy into the places and people around her. She founded Chapter 2 Bookstore in Cashiers and owned Cabins in the Laurel, creating spaces that welcomed neighbors,...
Darrell Gene Reynolds
Nov 15, 2025
Darrell Gene Reynolds passed away peacefully on November, 15th at Mission Hospital in Asheville NC. He was Born in Nassawadox, VA on April, 24th 1940.
Darrell was a long-time resident of Franklin, NC where he worked 31 years for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC. Prior to that, he served in the United States Coastguard at various locations and on...
Malcolm L. Cail, Jr.
Nov 13, 2025
Malcolm L. Cail, Jr., 74, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, November 13, 2025. He was born January 10, 1951, in Savannah, GA to the late Malcolm L. Cail, Sr. and Janie Parrish Cail.
Mr. Cail was a Godly man and attended Longview Baptist Church. Malcolm served in the Navy in the Sea Bees and was a member of...
Ruby Passmore Haskett
Nov 7, 2025
Ms. Ruby Passmore Haskett, 98, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025. Ms. Ruby was born April 30, 1927, in Jackson County, NC to the late Johnny Coleman Passmore and Elise Palmer Passmore. She was the wife of the late Mitchell Haskett who preceded her.
Ms. Ruby worked in the cotton mill industry, was a homemaker, loved gardening, canning, knitting, quilting, and...
Russell "Russ" Jay Davis
Nov 2, 2025
Mr. Russell "Russ" Jay Davis, 83, passed away Sunday, November 02, 2025, at his home in Kannapolis, NC.
Russ was born October 7, 1942, in Johnstown, PA to the late Jay Davis and Marion Edwards Davis.
Russ was retired from the trucking industry. He loved to travel and going to the casinos with his late wife, Linda. He enjoyed camping, watching sports...
Charles Stacy Williams
Oct 29, 2025
Mr. Charles Stacy Williams, 64, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Mr. Williams was born September 22, 1961, in Buffalo, New York to Shirley Williams.
Mr. Williams worked as a machine operator in the textile industry for many years. Charles touched the lives of everyone he met with his kindness, laughter, and love as he always put others before himself and...
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