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Recent Obituaries in Franklin, NC

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Franklin, NC area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Michael Tedesco

Michael Tedesco

Mar 24, 2019

Michael John Tedesco, Sr, 70, of Franklin passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019. He served with the 101st Airborne during Vietnam flying Cobra Gunships from 1969-1970 and was a huge Beach Boys fan. A private family service will be held at a later date. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneralhome.com

Odell Hodgin

Odell Hodgin

Mar 24, 2019

Odell Hodgin, 91, of Franklin. The Lord called Daddy home Sunday, March 24, 2019. He was the son of the late Charlie Hodgin and Leona Byrd Hodgin. He was married to the late Mary Ledford Hodgin who passed away November 5, 2014. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son Danny Hodgin, and...

Gloria Stoddard

Gloria Stoddard

Mar 23, 2019

Gloria Ann Stoddard, 85, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019. Born in Middleboro, MA, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Tripp and Florence Cappnello Tripp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander Elliott Stoddard and a daughter, Cynthia Lee Stoddard. Gloria enjoyed gardening, knitting, bird watching, and hiking. She...

Kenneth Solomon

Kenneth Solomon

Mar 22, 2019

Kenneth Solomon, 68, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019. Born in Tampa, FL, he was the son of the late Horace Solomon, Jr and Tulan Cagle Solomon. He is survived by Gunner, Greta, Johnson, Roscoe, and Chase, his beloved dogs who miss him dearly. He is also survived by his wife and childhood sweetheart, Carolyn; son, John Garrett (Lisa); daughter,...

Shirley Riley

Shirley Riley

Mar 22, 2019

Shirley Elizabeth Riley, 88, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 30 at Macon Funeral Home, followed by a burial service at Woodlawn Cemetery. An additional memorial service will be held April 27 on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Born in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the...

Clyde Downs Jr.

Clyde Downs Jr.

Mar 22, 2019

Clyde Howell Downs, Jr, 70, of Franklin and Raleigh, NC passed away Friday, March 22, 2019. Clyde was born in Franklin, NC in 1948 to the late Clyde Howell Downs, Sr. and the late Ruby Jones Downs. He resided in Franklin until September 2016, when he moved to Raleigh, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Audrey Ashe

Audrey Ashe

Mar 21, 2019

Audrey Elizabeth Ashe, 89, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Thedford "TT" Hurst and Auna May Hall Hurst. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Claude Ashe. She is survived by her son, Charles Danny Ashe of Franklin; sister, Joyce...

Victor Teague

Victor Teague

Mar 20, 2019

Victor Teague, 83, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late John Woodrow Teague and Ruth Ann Berry Teague. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Doug Teague. Vic was a US Navy veteran, owner of Teague Dairy Farm for over 40 years,...

Carol Reeves

Carol Reeves

Mar 19, 2019

Carol Anne Reeves, a lifelong resident of Longview, died and went to heaven to be with Jesus on March 19, 2019. She was 84. She was born Nov. 23, 1934, to Ancel and Catherine (Pannell) Cutright. Mrs. Reeves and her late husband Bill were active in Southern Baptist churches in the Longview area. They helped to start three churches: 20th...

Wayne Klimas

Wayne Klimas

Mar 18, 2019

Wayne Klimas, 76, of Franklin, passed away Monday, March 18, 2019. Born in Tonawanda, NY, he was the son of the late Benedict Klimas and Kathryn C. Roth Klimas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Skip Klimas of New York and Greg Klimas of Florida. Wayne was a master craftsman in woodworking and a...

Frances Bishop

Frances Bishop

Mar 18, 2019

In 1946 Dr. Frances McIntyre Bishop was born in Macon County to Ray McIntyre and Sadie Franks McIntyre. She is preceded in death by her brother, Leo McIntyre (2000); her nephew, Tommy McIntyre (2007); and her life-long friend, Annette Raby Stanfield (2008). She was a member of Watauga Baptist Church from the age of 15, holding numerous positions of leadership...

Karen Dalrymple

Karen Dalrymple

Mar 17, 2019

Karen Morgan Dalrymple, 58, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Harold Morgan and Juanita Sanders Morgan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Morgan. Karen loved her grandchildren, her horses, feeding wildlife, gardening and flowers. She was a CNA...

Jane Hensz-Dick

Jane Hensz-Dick

Mar 15, 2019

Jane Hensz-Dick, 84, of Franklin, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019. Born in Wheatland, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late James Farris Wise and Chrystal Ray Wise. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Ralph Ruston Hensz; second husband, William Dick; and sisters, Chrystal Marie Lockhart and Mary Faye Willis. Jane...

Mildred Dills

Mildred Dills

Mar 14, 2019

Mildred Mary Beck Dills, 88, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019. Born on September 12, 1930 in Smokemont, NC, she was the daughter of the late Merritt William and Julia Watson Beck. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the father of her children, J.D. Dills; son, Jimmy Dills; brothers, Merritt, Glenn and Albert...

Bill Houston

Bill Houston

Mar 14, 2019

William "Bill" Claude Houston, 65, of Highlands passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019. Born in Macon County, Bill was the son of the late Frank and Lois Houston of Highlands. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Houston and brother, Jim Houston. Bill was a rock mason and loved to fish, hunt, and...

Evelyn Pangle

Evelyn Pangle

Mar 13, 2019

Evelyn Pangle, 94, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Norton and Ethel Henry Norton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Harry Pangle; brothers, Lewis Norton and Jack Norton; and a sister, Iva Dell Hall. Evelyn was a teacher...

Jackie Wies

Jackie Wies

Mar 12, 2019

Jackie Wies, 85, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Born in New London County, CT, she was the daughter of the late John Maclaren and Dorothy Simons Maclaren. She is survived by her husband, Bob Wies; son, Charles S. Rice of Franklin; daughter, Kimberly Tetrautt of Florida; two sisters, Sally of Connecticut and Leone of Florida; and three...

Deny Elliott

Deny Elliott

Mar 11, 2019

Deny Neal Elliott, 42, of Franklin passed away Monday, March 11, 2019. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Denver Elliott and Vicki Clubb Elliott. Deny was an avid dirt track race fan. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandmother, Jean Boatman of Spartanburg, SC; two daughters, Taylor Elliott of Sylva, NC and Lexi...

Laura Postell

Laura Postell

Mar 10, 2019

Laura Mae Postell, 80, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2019. Laura was born August 19, 1938 in Topton to the late Arthur Herman Moose and Delores Lee Postell Montgomery. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, who died in 1960, a half-sister and two brothers-in-law. She is survived by...

Nancy Parcells

Nancy Parcells

Mar 10, 2019

Nancy Carolina Parcells, 82, of Otto, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019. Born in Durango, CO, she was the daughter of the late Frank Naff and Marjorie Everett Naff. Nancy was a member of First Presbyterian Church; member of the Otto Garden Club and enjoyed nature. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Gary Parcells; son, Christopher Martin...

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