Brexley Hoover
Sep 26, 2018
Brexley Mae Hoover, infant daughter of Casey Hoover and Chastity Thomas, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 26, 2018. In addition to her parents, she is survived by maternal grandfather, Danny Thomas Sr; paternal grandmother, Paula Hoover; maternal great grandmother, Barbara Thomas; maternal great-great grandmother, Ruby Collins; brother, Laeton Thomas; aunts and uncles, Nathaniel Johnson, Danny Thomas...
Betty Philbeck
Sep 23, 2018
Betty Sue Philbeck, 78, of Franklin passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late John Edgar Reeves and Ruby M. Roper Reeves. Betty loved spending time with her grandkids and family, quilting, gym, and floral crafts. She is survived by her husband, Howard Philbeck, of Franklin; children, Mike Johnson (Earlene), of...
Harry Miller
Sep 23, 2018
Harry Miller, 79, of Franklin passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018. Born in West Palm Beach, FL he was the son of the late Levi Miller and Jane Booth Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Miller. Harry loved music and singing; he had two bands. He is survived by his longtime...
Anthony Aiello
Sep 22, 2018
Anthony John Aiello, 78, of Otto, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018, surrounded by his family. Born in Bronx, NY, he was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Aiello and Frances Barbara Mendola Aiello; brothers, Royal Aiello, Robert Aiello, Frank Aiello, Thomas Aiello, Sr., Edward Aiello; sisters, Joy Baviello, Frannie Chmiel, Dotty Caggiano and a nephew, Richard Aiello. He...
Margaret Hopper
Sep 21, 2018
Margaret Louise Hopper, 80, of Fort Mill, SC, passed away, Friday, September 21, 2018. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late William Deal and Bida Holland Deal. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobbie Weaver Hopper; a brother, Bob Deal and a sister, Betty Mahaffey. Louise attended Sharon Baptist...
Robert Seaton
Sep 21, 2018
Robert "Bob" Seaton Jr, 70, of Franklin passed away Friday, September 21, 2018. Born in Pinellas County, FL he was the son of Alma Evans Seaton and the late Robert Seaton Sr. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Frank Seaton. He was a US Army veteran, retired police officer, and, a driver...
Wayles Southard
Sep 21, 2018
Wayles Arrowood Southard, 79, of Franklin passed away Friday, September 21, 2018. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Walter Fox and Winnie Arrowood Fox. She was a member of Longview Baptist Church. Wayles enjoyed gardening, canning and cooking. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Glenn Southard; children, Mike "Briar" Southard (Casey), and...
Joyce Swafford
Sep 19, 2018
Joyce Baldwin Swafford, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 after a 16 year battle with cancer. She was born on November 29, 1935 at home in Burningtown in Macon County, NC and was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Vergie Baldwin and brother, Charles (Jack) Baldwin. She is survived by the love of her...
Grace Jorgensen
Sep 19, 2018
Grace Gardiner Jorgensen, 92, of Otto, NC, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Born in Savannah, GA she was the daughter of the late John Gardiner and Lucille Suck Gardiner. She was also preceded in death by her brother, John Gardiner Jr. Grace was a piano teacher, enjoyed gardening, and was a devoted follower of Christ. She is survived by...
Tim Holt
Sep 17, 2018
Herbert "Tim" Francis Holt, 82, of Highlands, N.C., and formerly of Miami, FL, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018. Born in Lowell, MA, he was the son of Galeard and Helen Holt. Tim was a retired Coral Gables Police Officer in the state of Florida. He enjoyed golfing, riding motorcycles, and camping. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Holt;...
Gene Gill
Sep 16, 2018
Thomas "Gene" Eugene Gill, 75, of Franklin passed away Sunday, September 17, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Shirley Harvey Gill, of Franklin; son, Donald Gill (Micki), of Tampa, FL; daughter, Diane Gregory (Steve), of Tampa, FL; brother, James Gill, of Plant City, FL; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Born in Fort...
Betty Wiggins
Sep 15, 2018
Betty Sue Wiggins, 72, of Franklin went to be with her Lord Saturday, September 15, 2018. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Belton Waldroop and Annie Mae Dills Waldroop. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Clyde Wiggins; and her siblings, Turner Anderson, Blanche Fouts, Belvia Anderson, Pauline Troup, and...
James Bruce Hopkins
Sep 12, 2018
James Bruce Hopkins, 70, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Born in Macon County, he was preceded in death by his parents, James Edgar Hopkins and Laura Russell Taylor and a son, James Michael Hopkins. He is survived by his wife, Roberta Ann Hopkins; daughter, Deborah Hopkins Lambert and husband Ray Lambert; sister, Linda Welch; three grandchildren, Joshua...
Janie Waldroop
Sep 9, 2018
Janie Raby Waldroop, 69, of Franklin, passed away at her home after an extended illness, Sunday, September 9, 2018. Born in Cherokee, NC, she was the daughter of the late John "Ted" Alvin Raby and Evelyn Queen Raby. She was a member of First Pentecost Assembly of God. Janie was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by...
Stroube Lander
Sep 9, 2018
Stroube William Lander, 77, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018. Born in Jacksonville, FL, he was the son of the late Stroube Sidney Lander and Wilmetta Dutton Lander. Stroube was a US Army veteran; a retired pilot and was an avid NASCAR fan. He is survived by two children, Kimberly Gurdak of Franklin, and Stroube William Lander, II...
Charles Grindstaff
Sep 8, 2018
Charles Benson Grindstaff, 67, of Franklin, died Saturday, September 8, 2018. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Charlie Grindstaff and Pallie Elizabeth Jones Grindstaff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, David Grindstaff. Charles was a US Army veteran. He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Holden and husband...
Delmar Cope
Sep 6, 2018
Delmar Cope, 81, of Otto passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late John Cope and Etta Higdon Cope. He is survived by his children, Donna Cope Spell and Teresa Cope Clifton, of Fayetteville, NC, and Melody Cope, of Oakdale, NY; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. No services are planned at...
Gordon Ledford
Sep 5, 2018
Gordon Lowell Ledford, 98, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Born in Macon County, he was preceded in death by his parents William Ransom Ledford and Elsie Mae Cabe Ledford; wife, Ella Mae (2002); son, Ronnie (2016); brothers, Kenneth and Herrell and sister, Bernice Buchanan. Gordon was a member of Union United Methodist Church. He is survived by...
Sue Bryson
Sep 3, 2018
Mary "Sue" Bailey Bryson, 77, of Franklin passed away Monday, September 3, 2018. Born in Transylvania County, she was the daughter of the late James Bailey and Annie Mae Teems Bailey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Marna Bryson Peck; sisters, Doris Simmons and Wanda Holland; and grandson, Will Bryson. Sue was a...
Geraldine Nash
Sep 3, 2018
Geraldine "Gerri" Nash, 84, of Franklin, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018. Born in Chapmanville, WV, she was preceded in death by her parents, Bruce Hensley and Gladys Berry Hensley; husband, Robert Earl Nash (2006) and a brother, Jerry Hensley (2010). Gerri was a member of Westside Church of Christ. She enjoyed gardening, going to church, spending time with her...
