Local obituaries for
Franklin & Highlands North Carolina.
Joseph "Jodie" Kendall Cook
Feb 2, 2026
Joseph K. (Jodie) Cook was born on April 10, 1946, in Dallas, TX. to the late Mimi Platter Cook Carrere and the late Maxwell Joseph Cook. Mimi Platter was a highly rated pilot in the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP’s) who taught men combat bomber techniques. Maxwell Joseph (Joe) Cook was a highly decorated navigator having seen combat duty in...
Shirley Ramsey Huie
Mar 17, 2026
Mrs. Shirley Ramsey Huie, 90, of Highlands, NC, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 17th, 2026. Shirley was born July 20, 1935, in Fulton County, GA, to the late Robert Thomas Ramsey and Martha Annis Bennett Ramsey.
Born and raised in Atlanta, GA, Shirley lived many years in College Park, GA. It was here that she would meet...
Carolyn Hedden Anderson
Mar 16, 2026
October 2, 1938 – March 16, 2026
Carolyn Hedden Anderson, born October 2, 1938, in Cashiers, North Carolina, was the third of five children of Roy and Ailene Hedden. She grew up in the Yellow Mountain community and, after graduating from Glenville High School, moved to Atlanta to begin a remarkable career that would span 64 years.
While in Atlanta, Carolyn met...
Keith Cabe
Mar 14, 2026
Daniel Keith Cabe, 75, of Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026. He was born February 3, 1951 in Franklin, NC. Mr. Cabe worked for Cook Brothers Lumber Co; he served in the US Army 82nd Airborne and was a member of Cowee Baptist Church. Daniel loved to ride his Harley motorcycle. He loved his family and his brother...
Georgia Cleaveland Sanders
Mar 10, 2026
Georgia Cleaveland Sanders, age 85, of Highlands, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, with her family by her side. A proud sixth-generation Highlander, Georgia spent her life deeply rooted in the community she loved.
Born in Highlands, she was the daughter of George and Jesse Louise Cleaveland. Georgia attended Western Carolina University and went on to live a...
Jean Marie Skinner Wright
Mar 10, 2026
Jean Wright, 81, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026. She was born in Batavia, New York, March 15, 1944, to the late John Skinner and Alleda Calhoun Skinner.
Jean counseled people and worked with elderly and the unhoused. She touched many people's lives & made their day brighter. She loved reading, art, and writing, publishing several short stories.
Throughout...
Lilla "Ann" Crusoe
Mar 9, 2026
Lilla Ann Crusoe, 81, of Highlands, NC, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026. She was born January 17, 1945, in Key West, Florida, to the late Samuel Guy Phillips and Lilla Ann Gomez Phillips.
Ann was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a school teacher in the early 70s and later worked for Sears in Homestead, Florida....
Max Duane Cruse
Mar 7, 2026
On March 8th 2026, Max Duane Cruse, at 95 years of age, passed to his heavenly home. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 69 years, Edith Angel Cruse. His deceased family include parents, Fred and Jewel Cruse, brothers Jack, Floyd and Walker Cruse and sisters Ruth Medlin and Joanne Kameh. He is survived by sisters Shirley...
Samuel Roberts Blount
Mar 6, 2026
Sam passed away at the age of 78 in his home in Highlands, NC surrounded by family and friends. Sam was born in Montgomery, Alabama on May 9, 1947. Growing up in Montgomery he was known as Bob. He attended several high schools and finally graduated from Lanier High School in Montgomery. He was a proud kilt-wearing KA at The...
"Sam" Middleton Pangle
Mar 3, 2026
Ms. Claire "Sam" Middleton Pangle, 89, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Sam was born in Jackson, Co. February 26, 1937, to the late Ransom and Hazel Matthews Middleton.
She worked and retired from nursing after many years; she started on the psychiatric ward at Angel Medical Center.
Sam was a free-spirited person she loved her family and her cats and dogs. She...
Billie Vinson Sauerwine
Feb 28, 2026
Billie Sauerwine, 77, passed away February 28, 2026. She was born in Coco Beach, Florida January 12, 1949, to the late Samuel Carl Vinson and Mildred Vinson.
Ms. Sauerwine graduated from the University of South Florida and from the University of Denver with a business degree. She was an executive account manager.
She loved to watch football, especially the Denver Broncos, and...
Mireille Pricot Henry-Douglas
Feb 28, 2026
Ms. Mireille C. Pricot Henry-Douglas, 86, went home to our Lord and Savior, February 28, 2026.
She was born June 14, 1939, in Verdun France to the late Charles F. Pricot and Marie T. Gedrodel-Pricot. She came to America where she obtained her naturalization in November of 1963. Her career path consisted of working for Lucent Technologies from which she retired....
Judith "Judy" Waldroop Nemecek
Feb 27, 2026
Judith "Judy" Waldroop Nemecek, 84, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026.
Judy was born October 8, 1941, in Macon, Co. NC to the late Ruel B. Waldroop and Dixie Nell Johnson Waldroop.
Judy was a caregiver to several people through the years. She loved gardening, plants, watching birds, she enjoyed having a good tan that would make her blue eyes sparkle, and...
Deborah Tabb Duncan
Feb 27, 2026
Deborah Tabb Duncan, 72, of Franklin, NC, passed away February 27, 2026. She was born April 8, 1953, in Brunswick, Georgia to the late Roy William Tabb, Sr and Bertha Mabel Warren Tabb.
Deborah was co-owner of Classic City Cabinets and former owner of Cartridge Exchange. She was a member of Walnut Creek Baptist Church. Deborah loved going to Church and...
Rebecca "Becky" Roberts
Feb 24, 2026
Rebecca "Becky" Raye Pullen Roberts 70, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026. She was born May 23, 1955, in Decatur, Georgia to the late Robert and Joyce Pullen. Becky was the sweetest woman, mother and wife. She was of the Baptist faith and is now resting in the arms of Jesus.
Becky was a CNA at Emory Hospital...
James Victor Farmer
Feb 19, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of James Victor Farmer, 82, Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Franklin, North Carolina. Born on January 14, 1944, in Laurel, Mississippi, James was a devoted husband, father, uncle, and grandfather.
James, Jimmy’, was a jack of all trades. He loved fishing along the beach, deep sea fishing with...
Ruth Miller
Feb 15, 2026
Mary “Ruth” Ledford Miller, age 90, was born on February 10, 1936, in North Carolina, and passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, at her daughter’s home, surrounded by love.
Ruth was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ed Miller, who passed away in 2004; her parents, Silas and Valerie Rogers Ledford; son, David Miller; grandson, Chris Higgs; and sister,...
Pamela Ann Moses
Feb 11, 2026
Ms. Pamela Ann Moses, 54, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Ms. Moses was born April 21, 1971, in Macon County, NC to the late Barbara Jean Downs Nichols and Billy Allen Moses.
Pamela loved antiques and woven baskets. She also enjoyed yard sales very much.
Ms. Moses is survived by her sister Patricia Burrell; a niece, Stephanie Robins; and many, aunts,...
Robert Lee Brendle, Jr.
Feb 9, 2026
Mr. Robert Lee Brendle, Jr., 72, of Franklin, North Carolina, passed away February 9, 2026. Mr. Brendle was born February 4, 1954, to the late Robert L. Brendle, Sr. and Patricia Ruth Brendle.
Robert started working at sixteen, first as a heavy equipment operator, and then as a painter. Mr. Brendle enjoyed NASCAR and was a fan of Tony Stewart. He...
Suzan Ann Grant
Feb 8, 2026
Mrs. Suzan Ann Silva Grant, 64, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Mrs. Grant was born July 22, 1961, to the late John Silva and Barbara Walter.
She worked and managed covenant stores in Florida for many years. She had a great love for animals especially rabbits. She loved to feed the wild animals and birds. She would watch movies and eat...
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