Monica Beattie
May 3, 2018
Monica Wall Beattie, 86, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018. Born in Long Island, NY, she was the daughter of the late John Wall and Louisa Scheick Wall. Monica graduated with a BSED from Barry College and taught in the Dade County Public Schools. Monica was a life member of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs and served...
Samuel Green
May 2, 2018
SAMUEL GREEN III, of Highlands, NC and, formerly, Atlanta, GA, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at the age of 70 due to post-surgical complications. He is survived by his loving wife, Giny, and his sister Lynda Sikes (Jimmy) and his step-children, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his beloved Aunt Virginia...
Michael Scott Knibbs
Apr 30, 2018
Michael Scott Knibbs, 47, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018. Born in Tiffin, Ohio, he was the son of Michael Knibbs and Linda Maglott Knibbs of Old Town, FL. Scott worked in tree service and enjoyed bowling, playing softball and riding motorcycles. He loved being outdoors. Scott was a member of the Cullasaja Assembly of God. He...
Dennis Houston
Apr 26, 2018
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – Dennis Melvin Houston, 71, of Atlanta, Georgia, formerly of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly April 26, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. Born in Franklin, NC, he was the son of the late Chloe Parrish Houston and Raleigh Melvin Houston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother in law, Andrew "Andy" Parker...
Howard Stansbury Williams
Apr 26, 2018
Howard Stansbury Williams, 69, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Frank Williams and Mary Stansbury Williams. Howard was an insurance catastrophe adjuster. He is survived by his wife, Gloria June Ogdahl; one son, Brian Stansbury Williams (Katherine) of Portland OR; four step children, Travis Gill of Germany,...
Clifford Edward Harris
Apr 26, 2018
Clifford Edward Harris, 76, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Born in Burke County, NC, he was the son of the late Wilmer Leeander Harris and Paulina Cornelia Garrett Harris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother. Clifford was a US Navy veteran during the Cold War. He was a...
James Barrows
Apr 25, 2018
James C. Barrows, 86, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2018. No Services are planned. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com
Robert Enloe
Apr 24, 2018
Robert Frederick Enloe, 73, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Harold Enloe and Ruby Talley Enloe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Genie Bradley. Robert was a member of the NC Army National Guard and member of Discover Church....
Jerrel Lamont Ray
Apr 24, 2018
Jerrel Lamont Ray,79, of Franklin, his journey ended on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 and he is at peace. Born in Austin, Texas, he was the son of the late Raleigh Ray and Allie Lee Young Ray. Jerrel worked as a fire fighter at the Miami Beach Fire Dept. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his...
Joann "Ann" Brown
Apr 22, 2018
Joann "Ann" Blaine Brown, 75, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at her residence. A native of Macon County, she resided most of her life in Buncombe County. She was a daughter of the late Charles Earl Blaine and Lucy Watts Blaine. She was also preceded in death by her brothers: Charles Thad Blaine,...
Ruby Mae Bishop
Apr 22, 2018
Ruby Mae Wilson Bishop, 88, of Sylva, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018. Born in Jackson Co, she was the daughter of the late Calvin Wilson and Charlotte Johnson Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Quenton Bishop; daughter, Clydas Bishop Guffey; son-in law, Tom Guffey and six brothers and sisters, Leo,...
Grace Helen Dehart Nickelson
Apr 21, 2018
Grace Helen Broome DeHart Nickelson, 90, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018. Born in Union County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Laney Broome and Addie Starnes Broome. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by first husband, Winfred Ray DeHart, second husband, Charles Nickelson; brothers, Luther, Harold, Donald and Ervin and sisters,...
Ikey Collins
Apr 20, 2018
Ikey Gene Collins, 60, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018. Born in Macon Co, he was the son of Ruby Guffey and the late J.L Collins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters, Donnie Collins, Ronnie Collins, Timmie Collins, Sara Collins, Nancy Collins, Glenda Collins and Brenda Hill. Ikey...
Raymond Lackner
Apr 20, 2018
Raymond Lackner, 53, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018. Born in Vineland, NJ, he was the son of the late Angel Cotto and Sally Lopez. He is survived by close friends, Nate, Maria, Mia, Thomas, Joe, Logan and Tyler. A gathering of friends will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 26th at Macon Funeral Home. Arrangements...
Raymond Strait
Apr 19, 2018
Raymond Oliver Strait, 69, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018. Born in Muskegon, Michigan, he was the son of the late Lowell Alan Strait and Valma Mavis Cumner Strait. Ray was a graduate of Auburn University. He worked as a network planner for GTE and was a Realtor. He and his wife, Debby loved to travel in their...
Raymond Ray Bolin
Apr 18, 2018
Raymond Ray Bolin, 67, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Born in Rock Hill, SC, he was one of eleven children and the son of the late Raymond and Lulla M. Jackson Bolin. Preceded in death by his wife Lola Grant Bolin and grandson Johnathan Turpin. Ray was a truck driver and loved horses. He attended the Rose...
Ray Edward Kirkland
Apr 18, 2018
Ray Edward Kirkland, 75, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Born in Swain County, he was the son of the late Nathaniel "Dan" Norman Kirkland and Bonnie Lequire Kirkland. He was preceded in death by a brother, Donald. Ray attended Cartoogechaye Elementary School and Franklin High. He enlisted with the Navy for three years where he worked in...
Geneva Stanfield
Apr 17, 2018
Geneva Ledbetter Stanfield, 77, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Ledbetter and Pearl Frazier Ledbetter. Geneva was a member of Riverside Fellowship Church where she served as pianist. She and her husband Mac owned and operated Old Corundum Millsite Campground for many years. She is survived...
Dean Aaron Buchanan
Apr 14, 2018
Dean Aaron Buchanan, 55, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018. Born in Burnsville, NC, he was the son of Fannie Byrd Buchanan and the late Aaron R. Buchanan. Dean was a contractor, sportsman, enjoying hunting and fishing and was a very hard worker and always willing to help anyone. In addition to his mother, he is survived by...
Frances "Vickie" Renegar
Apr 10, 2018
Frances "Vickie" Renegar, 88, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Born in Princeton, FL, she was the daughter of the late Walter McVicker and Zoe Howard McVicker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles Thomas Renegar; brother, Walter McVicker and two sisters, Colleen L'Heureux and Geri Springer. Vickie was one...
