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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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Leonard Adam "Baltimore Jack" Tarlin
May 4, 2016
Leonard "Baltimore Jack" Tarlin, 57, passed away May 4, 2016. For more information see the link below. http://aldha.org/gathering.html
Mack Mcgee
Apr 30, 2016
Mack L. McGee, 82, of Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016. Born in Elgin, TX, he was the son of the late McEdwin and Hazel Hoskins McGee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Winifred McGee and a brother, Joe McGee. He was a member of St. Francis of Assissi Church. Mack...
Marsha Corbin Woodall
Apr 26, 2016
Marsha Woodall, age 61 of Nashville, passed away Tuesday April 26, 2016. Marsha was born August 10, 1954 in Gallatin, to the late William Clarence Corbin and Mary Alice Self Corbin. She is survived by brothers, Barry Corbin (Paula) of Gordonsville, TN, Mike Corbin (Deanna) of Gallatin, and Ron Corbin (Diann) of Greenville, KY; and sisters, Jan Breedlove (Russ) of...
John Truluck
Apr 23, 2016
John Steven Truluck, 82, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, April 23, 201. No Services will be held. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com
Margaret Ann Nickerson
Apr 22, 2016
Margaret Ann Nickerson, 99, died on Friday, April 22, 2016, at Blue Ridge on the Mountain. Margaret was born in Oak Park, Illinois, on May 30, 1916, to the late Alfred and Ivy Coffron Mickels. Margaret was known by her laugh and loved playing gin rummy. She was the "Rock" of her family whom she loved dearly. Margaret retired from...
W.E. "Gene" Houston
Apr 21, 2016
W.E. "Gene" Houston, 81, of Rabun Gap, GA, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016, at his home. A native of Macon County, NC, he was the son of the late John Walter "Walt" Houston and Edna Roper Houston. He was a Golf Course Superintendent; skilled woodworker and an avid gardener. Gene was a member of Head of Tennessee Baptist Church...
Joyce Wilmarth
Apr 20, 2016
Joyce Vivian Wilmarth, 82, of Durham, NC, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Born in Elon, NC, she was the daughter of the late Culyer Gosnell and Clara Dehart Gosnell. Joyce owned her own catering business; one of her greatest loves was cooking and creating many happy memories for her family, friends and clients. She was also a talented, certified...
Betty Crawford
Apr 18, 2016
Betty Myers Crawford, 86, of Franklin, NC, went to heaven to join her heavenly father on Monday, April 18, 2016. Born in Franklin, NC, she was the daughter of the late James Lawrence and Bertha Cope Myers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death in 2003 by her husband of 55 years, William Grady "Bill" Crawford, Jr.;...
Margaret Crawford
Apr 16, 2016
Margaret Breedlove Crawford, 93 of Otto, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016. Born in Glenville, NC, she was the daughter of the late William M. Breedlove and Minnie Todd Breedlove. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold E. Crawford; one sister, Viola Bryson and two brothers, Ralph Breedlove and Julius Breedlove. Margaret was...
Michele Evans
Apr 15, 2016
Michele Anne Evans, 40, of Otto, NC, passed away Friday, April 15, 2016. Born in Milton, FL, she was the daughter of John G. Everitt and Gayle Gerber Everitt. Michele was Methodist by faith and a graduate of Milton High School, class of 1993. As a Marine lead spouse she was the recipient of the Molly Pitcher Award from General...
Herbert Reithemeyer
Apr 15, 2016
Herbert Leroy Reithemeyer, 84, of Franklin, NC, passed away Friday, April 15, 2016. He was born in Crawford, Missouri on March 16, 1932. Herbert was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Aulls Reithemeyer and grandson Toby Rutan. He was a US Army veteran; retired from Broward County where he worked as a bus driver; and was a loving husband...
Edwina Hauversburk
Apr 12, 2016
Edwina Faye Hauversburk, 85, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Born in Doerun, GA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Cecil Whittle and Verda Mae Carter Whittle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Hauversburk and two brothers, Winston Cecil Whittle and Quentin Owen Whittle. Edwina was a...
Conley Shope
Apr 11, 2016
Conley Bascom Shope, 91, of Otto, NC, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016. Born in Clayton, GA, he was the son of the late Fred and Maud Conley Shope. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Hastings Shope; son, James Bascom Shope; brothers, Joseph, John, Ed Lake, Jess Shope and Frank McCall; and...
Jerry Hughes
Apr 8, 2016
Jerry Ray Hughes, Sr., 49, of Franklin, died Friday, April 8, 2016. Born in Fayetteville, GA, he was the son of the late Jerry Dean Hughes and Sue Webb Hughes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Diane Hughes who died in 2011; brother, Terry Hughes and sister, Teresa Wallace. Jerry enjoyed fishing...
Hazel Willis
Apr 7, 2016
Hazel Virginia Burns Willis, age 92, of Franklin, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 7. She was born in Bryson City, NC, on November 30, 1923, to Dexter and Dessie Hurley Burns and is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Garland C. Willis; brother Richard Burns; twin daughters, Veronia Tucker and Viola Brown;...
Mary Murray
Apr 6, 2016
Mary Elizabeth Murray, 74, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Born in Morristown, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy Murray. Mary enjoyed cross stitching, crocheting and playing Majong on the computer. She was Methodist by faith. She is survived by two daughters, Dottie Eagle of Franklin and Johanna Murray of Franklin; grandchildren, Michael Shaw...
Kenneth Larock
Apr 6, 2016
Kenneth "Ken" Charles LaRock, I, 93, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Born in Champion, NY, he was the son of the late Leon and Myrtle Benton LaRock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth LaRock, II and son-in law, Keith Koster and several brothers and sisters. Ken was a...
Christopher Erdman
Apr 6, 2016
Christopher Edward Erdman, 39, of Bradenton, FL, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Born on April 6, 1977, he was the son of Steve Erdman and step-mother, Debbie of Franklin and the late Jan Erdman. Chris enjoyed fishing and worked as a carpenter. In addition to his father and step-mother, he is survived by five children, Kyle Locicero, Korisa Erdman,...
Benjamin Rich
Apr 6, 2016
Benjamin Harrison Rich, 74, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Born in Covington, KY, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Clara Fisk Rich. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Eddie and Clyde Cross of Earlinger, KY. He was of the Catholic faith. Benjamin enjoyed fishing and loved working...
Karen Odum
Apr 5, 2016
Karen Mae Tucker Odum, 67, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Born in Prince Georges County, MD, she was the daughter of the late Henderson and Audrey Mullens Tucker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Odum. Karen was a talented singer of southern gospel and bluegrass. She loved making...
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