Jul 2, 2025

Frances Louise Lewis, 86, of Franklin, NC passed away July 2, 2025. Mrs. Lewis was born December 5th, 1938, to the late Delwin McClure and Nanny Cheek McClure.

Frances enjoyed gardening, especially flowers. An animal lover, she adored the dog Buck and cat Miss Kitty. Mrs. Lewis was a member of Mt. Hope Church. Frances loved to make people laugh, and...

Jul 1, 2025

Ms. Sarah Jean "Jeanie" Dalton, 72, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Jeannie was born December 20, 1952, in Macon, County in the Watauga community to the late Lawrence Grady Dalton and Edna Raby Dalton.

Jeannie was employed for many years at the Country Inn Motel until the change of ownership and then she babysat and worked at after school programs....

Jun 30, 2025

Muriel "Pauline" Roberts, age 88, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025. Born in Exeter, MO, to the late William and Nora Edens Neighbors.

Ms. Pauline worked in education for many years, first as an English teacher and then assisting her husband in the establishment of the Temple Heights Christian College in Tampa, FL. A devout Christian, Pauline enjoyed...

Jun 28, 2025

Austin James Roland, 30, of Franklin, NC, passed away on June 28, 2025. He was born on October 7th, 1994, in Ocoee, Florida, to Rebecca Goldhawke and James Ivan Roland III.

Austin was a man who lived with purpose, love, and authenticity. From the moment he entered this world, his mom always said he was a special, beautiful soul — and...

Jun 28, 2025

Mr. Mac Arthur Williamson, Sr. 81, passed away Saturday June 28, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Mac was born August 10, 1943, in Macon Co. NC to the late Glen Williamson and Nola Roper Williamson.

Mac was formally of Madison, Georgia and moved back to the North Carolina Mountains to enjoy the beautiful mountain views and fulfill his dream of building himself...

Jun 28, 2025

Thomas Brian Kleschka, 87, of Otto, NC born October 23, 1937, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Gottfried Kleschka, and a sister, Joyce Pasqualyn, of NY.

Tom enjoyed doing woodworking, making stained glass music boxes, designing various projects, building exotic wood tables, restoring his '66 Mustang and...

Jun 26, 2025

Mr. Robert Lee "R.L." Gibson, 75, was chosen by God to enter Heaven on Thursday, June 26th, 2025. He was born in Macon County on July 11th, 1950. He was the son of the late George and Margie Hooper Gibson. He was also preceded in death by one brother-in-law, Mike Holland; his mother and father-in-law, V.L. and Pearl Holland; and...

Jun 25, 2025

Ms. Barbara Jean Tomoda "BT", 69 passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025, surrounded by her family. Ms. Tomoda was born January 3, 1956, in Milledgeville, GA to the late Eugene Frederick and Gracy Cook who survives. Barbara worked and retired from Waffle House after 33 years of service.

Survivors include her three children, Evon Tomoda, Stacy Macon, and Rose Barnett, seven...

Jun 25, 2025

Mrs. Anna Givvines Enloe, 76, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Mrs. Enloe was born February 24, 1949, in Baltimore Maryland, to the late William and Geraldine Givvines.

Mrs. Anna loved the Lord with all her heart. She was a faithful member of Cowee Baptist Church where she loved to attend Sunday School and had a...

Jun 19, 2025

Howard Andrew Teem went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 19, 2025, at the age of 94. His life was a testimony of his faith in God and his steadfast love for Jesus.

Howard was a native of Macon County. He graduated from Franklin High School and then joined the U.S. Navy. He...

Jun 18, 2025

Mr. Robert "Bob" Allen Hall, 72, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Mr. Hall was born January 9, 1953, in Mechanicsville, Iowa to the late Dale and Eileen Hall.

Bob was a long-time faithful member of Prentiss Church of God serving in the church choir, nursery, and helping with selling Christmas trees...

Jun 8, 2025

Charles Melvin Sabin, 91, of Franklin, NC, passed away June 8, 2025. He was born July 11, 1933, in New York City to the late Martin Sabin and Sarah Gonzier Sabin.

Mr. Sabin is survived by his wife Evanie of 45 happy years of marriage; his daughters, Mindy (Janson) and Claire (Lane); sister, Lilian (Zucker) and many...

Jun 2, 2025

Doris Marie Silverthorn, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025. She was 94.

Doris was born on September 8, 1930, in Quincy, Illinois, to Robert and Florence (Feld) Leindecker. She spent her early years in Quincy and Bradenton, Florida, and later attended the University of Minnesota. A proud graduate of Quincy High...

Jun 2, 2025

Steven Charles Tilley, 65, of Franklin, NC, passed away June 2, 2025. Steven was born August 31, 1959, in Glen Cove, New York, to Dorothy Grace Kittel and the late Charles Tilley.

He was a loving son, brother, uncle, friend, and neighbor. Steve was raised in a multi-generational home located along the waterside in Sea Cliff, NY....

Jun 1, 2025

Rubye Beatrice Jenkins, 45, of Franklin, NC, passed away June 1, 2025, Rubye was born November 25, 1979, in Macon County, to Sue Jenkins and the late Tom "Stump Jumper" Jenkins. She worked as a tax preparer, and was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by...

Jun 1, 2025

Danny Michael Estes, 77, of Franklin, NC, passed away June 1, 2025.  Danny was born April 26, 1948, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late William Algin Estes and Ruth Estes.

Mr. Estes worked as a telephone lineman and was a Christian by faith.  He loved to read the Bible and watch Christian TV shows. Mr. Estes served...

Jun 1, 2025

John "Johnny" Jesse Hill, 69, of Franklin, NC, passed away June 1, 2025. Johnny was born September 30, 1955, in Buford, SC, to the late William E. Hill and Eva Mae Hill Bowling.

Mr. Hill worked in the aluminum industry and was a Presbyterian by faith.  He loved life and was a loving husband, father and grandfather. ...

Jun 1, 2025

Franklin Delano Lequire, 92 of Franklin passed away June 1, 2025. Born in Swain County and later relocating to Franklin due to the construction of Fontana Dam. He was the son of the late William Henderson Lequire and Martha Taylor Lequire.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Harley, Carl &...

May 28, 2025

Mrs. Hazel Mozell Stiles Wilson, 97, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Mrs. Wilson was born February 13, 1928, in Macon, Co, NC to the late Lake Hudson Stiles and Ethel Roberts Stiles. She was married to the late Harl Jayhue Wilson who preceded her in 1977.

Mrs. Wilson was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and...

May 25, 2025

Mr. Dennis Wayne Currie, 77, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025. Mr. Currie was born February 9, 1948, in Guildford County, NC to the late James Thomas Currie and Mazell Sauls Currie.

Dennis worked and retired after 30+ years of service with the U.S. Postal Service. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran with the Seabee Construction Battalion....