Dorothy Broughton
Sep 2, 2018
Dorothy Louise Broughton passed away on September 2, 2018 at the tender age of 91. Dorothy was born in Petersburg, MI where she lived on the family farm with her parents, sister, and brother. Her favorite work was anything her Daddy was doing in the barn or fields. Dorothy worked in the deli at Winn Dixie in Franklin for many...
Sharon Carroll
Aug 31, 2018
Sharon Lynn Carroll, 49, of Franklin, passed away Friday, August 31, 2018. She was born in Charleston, SC, she was the daughter of Rebecca A. Blackcloud of Hanahan, SC and Cecil Douglas of Houma, LA. Sharon enjoyed her fish aquarium, working on puzzles and being around people and family. She was preceded in death by a step son, Shawn Carroll....
Barbara Macneill
Aug 29, 2018
The best Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Friend, and Role Model, Barbara MacNeill, received her wings, Wednesday, August 29, 2018. She has been an inspiration to all that had the privilege of knowing her and will be greatly missed. Born in New York, NY on February 25, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Bruno Beckhard and Isabel McCormick Beckhard. In...
Timothy Bentley
Aug 28, 2018
Timothy Mark Bentley, age 61, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 28, 2018, after an extended illness. Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, August 31st at Community Bible Church with Dr. Gary Hewins officiating. A luncheon will follow at the church. Burial will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, September 15, at...
William Sanders
Aug 27, 2018
William Adron "Bill" Sanders, 99, of Franklin, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018. He was born November 24, 1918 in Sevierville, TN to the late Mose and Cora Lee Rogers Sanders of Franklin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mattie Hall Sanders; daughter, Billie Ruth "Judy" Sanders; brothers and sisters, Judd Sanders, Jannie...
Betty Van Oeveren
Aug 25, 2018
Betty Van Oeveren, 97, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018. Born in Grand Rapids, MI, she was the daughter of the late William and Irene Scherphorn Dronkers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Van Oeveren. During WWII she worked at Bissell as a punch press operator. She and Marvin built...
Carroll Gregory
Aug 25, 2018
Carroll Jackson Gregory, 81, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018. Born in Macon County he was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Gregory and Martha Clark Gregory; his wife, Shirley Anne Henson Gregory and a sister, Peggy Aileen Munger. Carroll was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and taking care of...
Carole Crone
Aug 24, 2018
Carole Crone, 84, of Franklin, passed away Friday, August 24, 2018. Born in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Maxwell V. Newton and Mary Rachael Moore Newton. Carole was the founder of the Better Hearing Group and loved to bowl. She is survived by her three children, Linda Elliott of Otto, NC, Steve Anderson of Dryden, MI,...
Robert Brewster
Aug 22, 2018
Robert David Brewster, 89, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Born in Englewood, NJ, he was the son of the late George Brewster and May Walters Brewster. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his daughter, Joyce Cottelli. He was a heavy equipment operator and an avid golfer. He is survived by his wife...
Jeanette Hurst
Aug 21, 2018
Jeanette Hunt Hurst, 71, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018. Born in Dillon County, SC she was the daughter of the late Carvie Hunt and Nellie Powers Hunt. She was also preceded in death by siblings, Sonny Hunt, Carvie Hunt Jr, Johnny Hunt, Madge Hunt, Virgie Clark, and Mildred Turner; and grandson, Brandon Hurst. Jeanette loved working and...
Dorothy Guffey
Aug 20, 2018
Dorothy Morgan Guffey, 94, of Franklin, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018. Born in Macon County, she was preceded in death by her parents, Wade Morgan and Clara Daves Morgan; husband, Edgar "Bud" Guffey; daughter, Wanda Hill; six brothers and sisters; and grandson, Todd Allen Cook. Dorothy was a charter member of Wells Grove Baptist Church. She was also a...
Dale Seay
Aug 19, 2018
Dale Seay, 70, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on August 19, 2018 following a long battle with Lewy body and Parkinson's diseases. The son of Charles and Mary Seay (both deceased) he grew up in Franklin and he lived there until he went into the Army at age 19 to serve in Vietnam. Following his...
Mildred Scheick
Aug 18, 2018
Mildred Calhoun Scheick, 90, of Otto, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018. She was the daughter of the late William Calhoun and Cora Griffith Calhoun. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Scheick; son, Tarry Lee Baker; brothers, Edward Calhoun, Teddy Calhoun, and Jack Calhoun; and sisters, Helen Lauther, Thelma Banner, and Barbara...
Betty Wood
Aug 17, 2018
Betty Speed Wood, 90, of Highlands, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018. Born in Florida, she was the daughter of the late Doyle and Bonnie Houston Speed. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Michael Wood, of Highlands, and a brother, Harold Speed, of Franklin. She is survived by her husband of 70 years,...
Joseph Miller
Aug 17, 2018
Joseph James Miller, 76, of Franklin, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018. Born in Milan, Michigan, he was preceded in death by his parents, Andy Miller and Hazel Legal Miller; wife, Marsha Miller and three sisters. He was a glass glazier of 50 years and served in the U.S. Air Force. Joe loved to travel and was adventurous. He is...
Rebecca Mason
Aug 15, 2018
Rebecca Ledford Mason, 94, of Franklin, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Lester Ledford and Anna Reed Ledford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Frank Mason who died in 2014; two brothers, Paul...
Donald Ives
Aug 14, 2018
Donald Kevin Ives, electrician and woodcarver, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 after a long illness. He was born August 26, 1938 in Alliance, Nebraska. Donald's ancestors date back to 1638 when William Ives established Quinnipiac (now New Haven), Connecticut. Isa Ives fought in the Revolutionary War in Connecticut. Don belonged to the Sons of the American Revolution. Donald served...
Thomas Stiwinter
Aug 13, 2018
Thomas William "TW" Stiwinter, 83, of Cullowhee, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late L.C. Stiwinter and Ruby Fox Stiwinter. TW was a member of Yellow Mountain Baptist Church. He enjoyed gardening, coon hunting and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Carolyn...
Meda Meadows
Aug 13, 2018
Meda Angel Meadows, 84, of Franklin, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018. Born in Macon County, she was preceded in death by her parents, William Lloyd Angel and Dolly Holland Golightly; husband, Zeb Meadows; son, William Zeb Meadows and a brother, Morris Lloyd Angel. Meda was a Real Estate Agent; member of First United Methodist Church and enjoyed reading, cooking...
Nancy Taylor
Aug 12, 2018
Nancy Taylor, 73, of Sylva, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018. Born in Gaston County, she was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac Cavender and Bryte Pennington Cavender; her husband, James David Taylor; brother, Charles Cavender and two sisters, Pearl Parker and Brenda Currence. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Maddy and husband Michael Rhinehart; two brothers, Joe...
