Local obituaries for
Franklin & Highlands North Carolina.
Margie Marie Wooten Lequire
Jan 20, 2026
Mrs. Margie Marie Wooten Lequire, 93, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
She was born and raised in Macon County and was the daughter of the late Roy Wooten and Myrtle Sorrells Wooten.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Franklin D. Lequire, who passed away June 1, 2025; one brother, William (Bill)...
Virginia Berry Dills
Jan 18, 2026
Mrs. Virginia Dare Berry Dills, 87, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Mrs. Dills was born January 17, 1939, in Macon County, NC to the late William Jack Berry, Sr. and Annie Gertrude Coggins Berry.
Mrs. Virginia worked and retired from CR Industries and was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. She was a seamstress, loved crocheting, quilting, working in her...
Donovan James Lee Bishop
Jan 16, 2026
Donovan James Lee Bishop, 23, completed his journey here on earth on January 16, 2026.
Donovan was born March 20, 2002 in Macon County, NC to Brandy Bryggare and Chris Bishop. A volunteer firefighter at the Cullasaja Fire Department, he loved loud music of every genre. He also enjoyed playing video games, traveling, exploring, Alabama Crimson Tide football, working on cars,...
Johnny Delis Stanfield, Sr.
Jan 15, 2026
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Johnny Delis Stanfield, Sr., 78, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, January 15th, 2026.
A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Elmer "Buddy" Stanfield...
Sara Sue Roberts
Jan 19, 2026
Sara Sue Roberts, 83, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026. She was born November 1, 1942, in Port Arthur, TX to the late Harry Clarence Ellerbee and Ada Voorhies Neal. Sara was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Franklin. She worked in home health as a caregiver and was a loving wife and a devoted mother...
Byard Andrew Moses
Jan 19, 2026
Mr. Byard Andrew Moses, 68, of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, January 19, 2026. He was born January 20, 1957 to Andrew Moses and the late Joann Estes Moses in Macon County.
Byard owned and operated the Byard Moses Construction Company. He was a very kind man who enjoyed his cattle, loved being outdoors, and spending time with his family and...
Pallie June Elliott Talley
Jan 18, 2026
Mrs. Pallie June Elliott Talley, 94, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, with her family by her side.
Mrs. Talley was born May 21, 1931, in Macon, Co. NC to the late Joe Elliott and Ester Patterson Elliott. Mrs. Talley was married to the late Clyde Talley who preceded her in 1993.
Mrs. Talley worked and retired as an inspector in the...
Delores Mason
Jan 16, 2026
Mrs. Delores Cabe Mason, 77, went home to be with the Lord Friday, January 16, 2026.
Delores was born October 19, 1948, in Macon County, NC to the late Harvey Cabe and Bonnie Shepard Cabe.
Delores was a member of the Cowee Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for 40 years and was on the kitchen committee.
Delores loved the beach, word...
Christine Pressley Sanders
Jan 14, 2026
Christine Pressley Sanders, 88, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Mrs. Sanders was born April 10, 1937, in Macon County to the late Dollie Shuler and Walter D. Pressley.
Christine graduated from Franklin High School in 1955. In 1976, she and her husband opened the Franklin Top Shop, before retiring in 1999, after which she spent many winters...
Brenda Elizabeth Hutchinson Barker
Jan 11, 2026
Ms. Brenda Elizabeth Hutchinson Barker, 83, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 11, 2026, with her daughter by her side. Brenda had bravely battled a long illness with grace and quiet strength.
Brenda was born January 26, 1942, in Springfield, La to the late Huntley Robert Hutchinson and Alice Elizabeth Perrin Hutchinson. She was the oldest of 6 six children and grew...
Joe Mack Richards
Jan 8, 2026
The world grew a little colder on January 8th, 2026, having to surrender our sweet, goofy, instigating (in a funny way), loving, caring, funny, and supportive: husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, Joe Mack Richards, to rest easy. He was born July, 08, 1956 in Odessa, TX to Thomas and Peggy Richards.
Joe was a loving husband to Kathy of 46...
Evelyn Marie Wood Hall
Jan 5, 2026
Evelyn Marie Wood Hall, age 95, of Highlands, North Carolina, passed peacefully from this life to her heavenly home on January 5, 2026. She was comforted in her final days and hours by the presence of her husband Bill, her children and grandchildren.
Evelyn was born in 1930, in Miami, Florida, the elder daughter of James Bernard Wood and Clara Chamness...
Ruby Allen Poindexter
Jan 5, 2026
Ruby Allen Poindexter, 92, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026. Ruby was born April 16, 1933 in Macon County to the late Tom and Eva McMahan Allen. Ruby was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. She worked in the cafeteria for Macon County Schools until her retirement. Ruby loved gardening, taking care of her many flowers, cooking...
Ernest "Bill" Gallenkamp
Jan 3, 2026
Ernest William Gallenkamp, III, 77, of Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026. He was born February 26, 1948, in Eustice, Florida to the late Ernest William Gallenkamp, Jr. and Josephine C. Gallenkamp.
Mr. Gallenkamp was a Christian and Presbyterian by faith. He had lived in Franklin for forty-five years, moving here from Florida. During his lifetime he had many...
Anne Coulter Griggs
Jan 3, 2026
Mrs. Anne Coulter Griggs, 97, of Columbus, GA went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her family January 3, 2026.
Anne was born July 29, 1928, in Muscogee County, GA to the late Harry Leonard Coulter and Alice Lockwood Coulter. She was a graduate of Columbus High School Class of 1945 and Auburn University (Alabama Polytechnic Institute) Class of...
Allen Dale Eldred
Jan 1, 2026
Mr. Allen Dale Eldred, 90, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026. Mr. Eldred was born in Greenfield, MA on October 6, 1935, to the late Herman F. Eldred. Marjorie Allen Eldred.
Allen was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and uncle. He graduated from Drury High School in North Adams, Massachusetts, Class of 1953. He spent four years in the...
Joseph Dean Henson
Dec 30, 2025
Joseph Dean Henson, 94, of Otto, NC, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025. He was born December 12, 1931, in Macon County, NC to the late Edmond L. Henson and Iris Cabe Henson.
Mr. Henson was a schoolteacher for over thirty years. When he was first out of college he taught school in Alaska. He then taught English at Brevard High...
Andrea Lee Vasilinda Hill
Dec 27, 2025
Andrea Lee Hill (Vasilinda), 69 left this earth peacefully on December 27, 2025 with her loving husband Rusty at her side, and Stinker, her beloved cat of 18 years, on her lap. Her passing follows a brief illness and shortly after entering Hospice care.
Andrea was born on August 22, 1956 in Kokomo, Indiana and grew up in Des Plaines. Illinois...
Joyce Bridges Powell
Dec 27, 2025
Mrs. Joyce Bridges Powell, 91, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025. She was born January 31, 1934, to the late Granville Morgan Bridges and Hazel Frost Bridges.Joyce was a devoted mother and grandmother who found joy in creating a warm and loving home. She loved gardening, reading, needlework, sewing, cooking, and baking. In her earlier years, she enjoyed riding horses...
Charles "Charlie" Edward Mann
Dec 26, 2025
Mr. Charles "Charlie" Edward Mann, 82, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025.
Charlie was born in Macon County, NC April 16, 1943, to the late Horace Mann and Effie Mae Childers Mann. He was married to the late Patricia Hatfield Mann who preceded him in 1981. He worked and retired from Franklin Sheet Metal and Caterpillar. He was a member of...
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