Enese Mitchell
Jan 19, 2016
Enese Mitchell, 74, of Franklin, gained her Angel wings on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 fighting a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Anna Guidotti. Enese enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing, cooking, but mostly spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 27 years,...
Alfred Alexander Armstrong
Jan 18, 2016
Alfred Alexander Armstrong, 66, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2016. Born in Gaston County, he was the son of the late George Herman Armstrong, Sr. and Sue Elizabeth Strange Armstrong. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Brenda Brown and Donna Armstrong; two brothers, Robert Armstrong and George "Bug" Armstrong....
Mary Regina Paoletti
Jan 18, 2016
Mary Regina Paoletti, a long-time Highlands resident and business owner passed on to be with our Lord on Monday, January 18th after a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by family and her dear friend, Stella White, when she passed very peacefully. 'Gina' as she was affectionately known, was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church where she...
Patricia Ann Davis
Jan 18, 2016
Patricia Ann Davis, 76, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2016. Born in York, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Cyrus Fitz II and Dorothy Romaine Welsh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. Patricia was an U.S. Air Force Veteran; was an LPN; volunteered...
Milton W. Scott
Jan 16, 2016
Milton W. Scott, 80, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Robert Scott and Cordie Sanders Scott. Milton worked for Macon Furniture Mart and was a member of Sugarfork Baptist Church. He enjoyed bluegrass music and playing upright base guitar. He is survived by his wife of 43...
Homer Morgan
Jan 15, 2016
Homer D. Morgan, 71, of Franklin, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016. He was the youngest of four sons, born to the late Paul and Virginia Estes Morgan. Homer retired from Belden after 30 years; was custodian at Macon Middle School and was an attendant at the Carson Recycling Center where he looked forward to greeting everyone. He enjoyed worshiping...
Timmie Lee Collins
Jan 13, 2016
Timmie Lee Collins, 46, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Born in Macon County, he was the son of Ruby Guffey Collins and the late J.L. Collins. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Donnie Collins and Ronnie Collins and three sisters, Sara Collins, Nancy Collins and Glenda Collins. Timmie worked as...
Deborah "Deby" Hurst
Jan 13, 2016
Deborah "Deby" Anne Hurst, 64, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Born in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, she was the daughter of the late Olav Arthur Dillevig and Goldie Evelyn Waldroop Dillevig. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Ingrid Wiggs and sister-in-law, Patti Dillevig. Deby was a devoted Christian; she loved to fish...
Grady Bostick
Jan 12, 2016
Grady M. Bostick, 77, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He was born Aug. 27, 1938 in Palatka, Florida to Grady L. and Eva Bostick, and grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. He married the great love...
Carol Ann Maready
Jan 12, 2016
Carol Ann Maready, 79, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016. No Services are planned. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com
Jessie Alexander
Jan 12, 2016
Jessie Morgan Alexander, 77, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Carl Morgan and Beulah DeHart Morgan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ray Alexander who died February 2, 2010 and a sister, Linda Mason. Jessie was a longtime member...
Alfred Lee "Cotton" Posey
Jan 11, 2016
Alfred Lee (Cotton) Posey, 71, of Franklin, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016. Born in Swain County, he was the son of the late Alfred Henry Posey and Alice Moore Posey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas M. Posey. Cotton was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. He retired from Belden...
James Billy Harris
Jan 11, 2016
James Billy Harris, 80, of Franklin, passed away January 11, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 16, at the Kingdom Hall, 564 Prentiss Bridge Road.
Olive Veon
Jan 11, 2016
Olive E. Veon, 101, of Franklin, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016. No Services are planned. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com
Nat B. Henry
Jan 11, 2016
Nat B. Henry, 68, of Franklin, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Thurman Henry and Arcilla Woody Henry. Nat was a retired U.S. Army veteran. While serving in Vietnam, Nat's unit was attacked and all but five men were lost. Nat was one of them and was taken POW,...
Kate Jacobs
Jan 10, 2016
Kate Anderson Jacobs, 87, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Elbert Anderson and Annie Mae Womack Anderson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Rogers; three brothers, Jim, J.B. and Haven and two sisters, Leota and Polly. Kate was a...
Hope Tallent
Jan 7, 2016
Hope Louise Kling Tallent, 94, of Greensboro, NC, formerly of Franklin, NC, passed to her eternal home on Thursday, January 07, 2016 at Whitestone Wellness Center, Greensboro, NC. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Gordon Lynn Horton and Myrtle Miller Horton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband,...
Martha Yvette Elmore
Jan 6, 2016
Martha Yvette Drane Elmore, 69, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016. Born in Jacksonville, FL, she was the daughter of Louise Ramsey Drane and the late John Drane. Martha was a member of Prentiss Church of God. She enjoyed crafts, decorating and being around people. In addition to her mother, Louise Ramsey Drane of Franklin; she is survived...
Nancy Newman
Jan 5, 2016
Nancy Steed Newman, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the local arrangements.
Tommy Stinson
Jan 4, 2016
Mr. Lester Thomas "Tommy" Stinson, 67, of Lancaster, SC, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016 at Springs Memorial Hospital. He was born January 13, 1948 in Sylva, NC, a son of the late Earl Garland Stinson and Elva Leah Carpenter. He was a member of Maidens Chapel of Franklin, NC. He was an avid racecar owner, driver, mechanic and builder...
