Our Staff

Stuart Beach is a native of Macon County and is the son of Nancy Scott Beach and the late Ben Beach. He is employed with Swain County 911 Dispatch and serves as a Lieutenant and Chaplain with Cullasaja Gorge Fire Department. He is an active member of First Free Will Baptist Church of Hayesville and was called into ministry in 2019.

Rebecca DeWitt is married to David DeWitt a pastor in the United Methodist Church. She is a mother to 4 children and her favorite role is being a grandmother to 3 beautiful grandchildren.

She has been a caregiver to Alzheimer and cancer patients along with caring for her brother that is disabled. Prior to living in Franklin, she worked in Law Enforcement and the Auto Industry.

Janet Jacobs Greene is a seventh generation native of Macon County. She graduated from Furman University and Southern Seminary and was ordained as a minister in 1989. She currently serves as Pastor of Clark’s Chapel and Union United Methodist Churches.

Vic Greene is a native of Mitchell County, NC. A graduate of Furman University and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, he has served as a pastor, college chaplain, and hospital chaplain. Currently he works with CarePartners Hospice and First United Methodist Church of Franklin. He and his wife, Janet, enjoy gardening and their four children and six grandchildren.

Bill Harkins was born in Rabun County, Ga but has lived in Otto, NC for the past 38 years. He and his wife Dianna have 3 children, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He enjoys hunting, fishing and camping with family. Bill is a member of Dryman's Chapel Methodist Church.

Terri Hunter is retired after teaching in Macon County Schools for thirty years. She is married to Walter Hunter, has one son and three grandchildren. She enjoys grandchildren, reading, puppy dogs, keeping in touch with old friends, and writing. She feels honored to help tell some life stories.

Diane Keener is a native of Macon County. She retired from Macon County Government in December 2019. She is a mother to 3 children and a grandmother to 4 wonderful grandchildren. In 2018 her father passed away. Since she was a Daddy’s girl, it was during that time, she knew she wanted to care for others during their time of loss.

Melissa Leatherman has lived in Franklin for the past 42 years. She and her husband Charlie have three wonderful sons, a beautiful daughter-in-law and a one year old granddaughter, Finley. Melissa retired after 30 years from public health. She spends most of her time now watching Finley, yard work, camping and anything outdoors.

Tony Ledford has lived in Macon County most of his life. He is the son of Frances Ledford and the late Spence Ledford and has worked in construction in Franklin and surrounding counties since he was 16 years old. He is a member of Iotla Baptist Church. He and his wife Wanda have been married for 38 years.

Scott Watkins is a native of Western North Carolina. He is an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys photography, hiking and gardening. Most of his professional career has been serving and caring for the elderly of Cherokee and Macon Counties.