Obituaries

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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Ronald Webb

Ronald Webb

Apr 9, 2018

Ronald Linton Webb, 56, of Franklin, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Robert Webb, Jr. and Vinie Louise Bates Webb. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Timothy Webb and a sister Darlene Webb. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He is survived...

Earl  Stinson

Earl Stinson

Apr 9, 2018

Earl Garland Stinson, Jr., 74, of Franklin, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018. Born in Rocky Mount, NC, he was the son of the late Earl Garland Stinson, Sr. and Elva Waldroop Carpenter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Lester "Tommy" Stinson. He was a US Navy veteran; heavy equipment operator for CW...

Frances "Lou" Guest

Frances "Lou" Guest

Apr 8, 2018

Frances "Lou" Queen Guest, 81, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018. She was born in Macon County to the late Derrel Queen and Effie Hall Queen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Jackson Guest who died in 2011 and three brothers, William Cary Queen, Thad Thomas Queen and R.D. Queen....

Anthony Joseph "Joe" Pritchett

Anthony Joseph "Joe" Pritchett

Apr 6, 2018

Anthony Joseph "Joe" Pritchett, 64, of Franklin, passed away, Friday, April 6, 2018. Born in Augusta, GA, he was the son of the late Leonard Pritchett and Jeanette Goodwin Pritchett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Pritchett. Joe was a member Prentiss Church of God. He worked several years in Restaurant Management...

Stella Stanley

Stella Stanley

Apr 6, 2018

Stella G. Webb Stanley, 81, of Franklin, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late, Lemmie Webb and Birdie Franks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Leroy Stanley and a son, David Stanley. Stella worked at Burlington Industries, People's Department Store and U Save...

Ligia Wooten

Ligia Wooten

Apr 5, 2018

Ligia Maria Wooten, 66, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018. Born in San Jose, Costa Rica, she was the daughter of Rosalina Hidalgo of Costa Rica and the late Francisco Ruiz. Ligia worked at Duvall Ford; attended First Alliance Church; and enjoyed cooking. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 43 years, James...

Audrey Paulette Keener

Audrey Paulette Keener

Apr 5, 2018

Audrey "Paulette" Keener, 79, of Oakwood, GA, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Paul Ward and Lassie Cabe Ward. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Randolph Keener; daughter, Kimberly Keener and a sister, Sandra "Nikki" Ward. Paulette was a USAF veteran;...

Evelyn Frances Alstat

Evelyn Frances Alstat

Apr 3, 2018

Evelyn Frances Alstat passed away April 3, 2018. Born in Franklin, NC, she was the daughter of the late Lyman and Myrtle (Vinson) Ballew. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William Alstat, granddaughter Amy, sister Anna Lou (Toots) Baty, two brothers- 2year old Bryant and Wayne Ballew (Marilyn). Evelyn moved to Michigan in...

Mary  Mcgaha

Mary Mcgaha

Apr 3, 2018

Mary Gordon Seay McGaha, 90, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Born in Toccoa, GA, she was the daughter of the late James and Dessie Thomas Gordon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Seay and second husband, R.L. McGaha; four brothers, Frank, Lee, Joe and infant, Jackie and...

Douglas Nevins

Douglas Nevins

Apr 3, 2018

Douglas Alan Nevins, 82, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Merle B. Nevins and Delia M. Sutter Nevins. He was a US Marine Corps veteran and was customer service manager for Dade County Water and Sewer for many years. He enjoyed woodworking in his spare time....

Bobby Houston

Bobby Houston

Apr 3, 2018

Bobby Joe Houston, 78, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Born in Macon Co, he was the son of the late Claude T. Houston and Ida Mae Brown Houston. Bobby was a US Air Force veteran. He was a member of Sugarfork Baptist Church, former member of the Junaluskee Lodge #145, member of the Jaycees and coached...

David Mcguffin

David Mcguffin

Apr 2, 2018

David William McGuffin, 65, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018. Born in Broward Co, FL, he was the son of the late Charles Joseph McGuffin and Violet Margaret Williams McGuffin. David is survived by his wife of 28 years, Cheryl Ann Gibbs McGuffin; daughter, Amara Lynn Janoe and husband Alex of Franklin and one granddaughter, Abby Janoe....

Dwain Imahara

Dwain Imahara

Mar 30, 2018

Dwain Downs Imahara, 74, of Franklin, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Downs and Ruby Jones Downs. Dwain was a graduate of the University of Alabama; member of the Franklin Duplicate Bridge Club; was an avid reader; and enjoyed playing golf, cooking, walking and yoga. She is survived...

Madge Mccall

Madge Mccall

Mar 30, 2018

Madge Stanfield McCall, 89, of Franklin, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late George W. Stanfield and Esther J. Gregory. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Elmer McCall who died June 8, 2013 and two sisters, Mildred Turpin and Ruth Napier. Madge worked at Angel...

Leslie Irene "Des" Wyatt

Leslie Irene "Des" Wyatt

Mar 29, 2018

Leslie Irene "Des" Wyatt, age 40, of Otto, NC passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 7:35AM. Leslie was born on June 11, 1977 in Bonita Springs, FL to Jerry and Nancy Wyatt. She attended and graduated from Madison High School in Madison, NC. Leslie loved going to the beach, listening to music, arts & crafts, swimming and hanging out...

Jay P.  Lattimer

Jay P. Lattimer

Mar 29, 2018

Jay P. Lattimer, 68, of Franklin, N.C. passed away Thursday March 29, 2018. Born in Wausau, WI, he was the son of the late Edwin H. Lattimer and Beata Sell Lattimer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Michael, Thomas & Judd Lattimer. He graduated from Northland College, Ashland, WI. He spent his career...

Ricky Hannah

Ricky Hannah

Mar 29, 2018

Ricky Hannah, 59 of Summerfield, FL, formerly of Franklin, went to his heavenly home on March 29, 2018. He was born in Waynesville, NC to the late Frank and Wilma Hannah. Ricky lived most of his life in Franklin. Growing up he was a member of Cartoogechaye Baptist Church, Coweeta Baptist Church and most recently Grace Baptist Church, Belleview, FL....

Thomas  Barger

Thomas Barger

Mar 25, 2018

Thomas Spencer Barger, 93 of Franklin, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018. Born in Toledo, Ohio, he was the son of the late Aaron Barger and Alice Barger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Freda Brown Barger. Tom was an educator for forty-four years where he also coached football and basketball. He loved...

Lois Marie Keener

Lois Marie Keener

Mar 23, 2018

Lois Marie Potts Keener, 83, of Highlands, NC, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018. Lois was born in Highlands, NC on June 25, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Bailey "Shine" Potts and Pearl Crane Potts. Lois married James Keener on April 6, 1957. They had two children, Jimmy and Tammie. In addition to her parents,...

Harold "Joe" Bradley

Harold "Joe" Bradley

Mar 23, 2018

Harold "Joe" Bradley, 80, of Franklin, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018. Joe was born in Macon County, he worked in steel and construction for many years and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed being outdoors and loved animals. He is survived by a daughter; a sister; sister-in-law; many close nieces and nephews and extended family. A Private service...

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