Eva Ruth Summers
Oct 25, 2015
Eva Ruth Summers, 88, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2015. Born in Tampa, FL, she was the daughter of the late Loyce Hutchinson and Susie Copeland Hutchinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin "Burke" Summers. She was of the Church of Christ faith. She is survived by two children, Carolyn...
Rev. Alton Dendy
Oct 25, 2015
Rev. Alton Dendy, 77, of Highlands, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 25, 2015. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Joseph Ellison Dendy and Delcie Gibson Dendy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Hazel McClure, Josephine Houston, Alec Dendy, Harold Dendy, Ernest Dendy...
Earl Alexander
Oct 24, 2015
Earl Alexander, 80, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015. Born in Lee, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Everette Alexander and Emma Irene Edwards Alexander. Earl was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Lone Star Industries. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Alexander; two sons, Scottie Alexander and Lee Alexander. A Memorial Service will...
William Ray Pendergrass
Oct 24, 2015
Ray Pendergrass, 64, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Vester Pendergrass and Gaynell Duvall Pendergrass. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Ann Ledford and Jane Dickard. Ray worked in construction; was a member of Burningtown Baptist Church and was an...
Herma Kathryn Darcy
Oct 23, 2015
Herma Kathryn Darcy, 76, of Murphy, NC, passed away Friday, October 23, 2015. Born in Morganton, NC, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Orders and Mary Drury Orders. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Michael Darcy who died October 3, 1995. A Graveside Service will be held at 3:00 p.m....
William Michael "Mike" Wallace
Oct 21, 2015
William Michael "Mike" Wallace, 65, of Greenville, SC, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Franklin, NC, he was a son of the late, Ed and Susan McClure Wallace. Mr. Wallace was manager of J.H. Cook & Sons Warehouse in Greenville and a member of Travelers Rest United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife...
Clarke Sutherland
Oct 20, 2015
Mr. Clarke Ray Sutherland of the Clarks Chapel Community passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, October 20, 2015. He was born May 4, 1934 in Peabody, Mass. to the late Elsie Bertha Gwendolyn Bye Moro and John Donald Sutherland. He was enlisted in the Army National Guard from 1952-1962. He worked for Black and Decker developing patents in the...
Ray Penland
Oct 20, 2015
Ray Penland, 88, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Born in Clay County, he was the son of the late Earl Penland and Fannie Jackson Penland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Thompson who died October 29, 2014; a brother, Carl Penland and a sister Lucille Ross. Ray was...
Phyllis Roti
Oct 16, 2015
Phyllis Ann Roti, 59, of Franklin, passed away Friday, October 16, 2015. Born in West Palm Beach, FL, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen Owens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Christy Owens. Phyllis enjoyed making jewelry and was Baptist by faith. She is survived by her son, Cody...
Alberta Spearman
Oct 15, 2015
Alberta Spearman, 79, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2015. Born in Brookline, MA, she was the daughter of the late John E. Hipson and Dorothy Eldridge Hipson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Michael Spearman who died August 13, 2015. Alberta retired from AT&T as an operator...
Emma Catherine Jenkins
Oct 15, 2015
Emma Catherine Hedden Jenkins, 97, of Franklin, passed away October 15, 2015. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Pritchard Hedden and Eva Russell Hedden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Jenkins who died December 26, 1999. Emma was a member of Walnut Creek Baptist Church. She is...
Carl Nesbit
Oct 14, 2015
Carl Edgar Nesbit, Sr., 75, of Otto, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Born in Gary, Indiana, he was the son of the late Kennedy and Jennie Goodrich Nesbit. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Joan Nesbit. Carl was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran; master barber and worked for Walmart. He is...
Gonzalo Magana-Rojas
Oct 14, 2015
Gonzalo Magana-Rojas, 70, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Friday, October 16, 2015 at 12 Noon. A wake will be held Thursday, October 15th starting at 5:00 p.m. at Macon Funeral Home. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Donald Sparks
Oct 10, 2015
Donald Eugene Sparks, 82, of Franklin, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 10, 2015. Born in Portsmouth, OH, he was the son of the late Arnold Sparks and Elizabeth Fannin Sparks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Devin. He was a US Navy veteran; Ohio University graduate; Appalachian University...
Mildred Williamson
Oct 9, 2015
Mildred Corbin Williamson, 80, of Franklin, passed away Friday, October 9, 2015. Born in Macon Co, she was the daughter of the late Dewey Corbin and Minnie Williams Corbin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jim Williamson who died on November 19, 2010 and two brothers, C.D. Corbin Jr. and Grady Corbin. Mildred...
Faye "Launa" Bateman
Oct 8, 2015
Faye "Launa" Bateman, 82, of Franklin went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 8, 2015. Born in Macon Co, she was the daughter of the late George Bateman and Maude Baldwin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by six brothers, James Huell, Hubert Edward, William "Billy" Thomas, George Jr, Mack "Bud" and William...
Huel Sorrells
Oct 2, 2015
Huel Warden Sorrells, 76, of Franklin, passed away Friday, October 2, 2015. Born in Macon Co, he was the son of the late Grover Sorrells and Hattie Wooten Sorrells Huel was a US Navy veteran with fleet action during the Cuban Missile Crisis and support action in the Dominican Republic and Lebanon. He was a licensed building contractor, real estate...
Launcelot "Lanny" Stephen Lucas
Oct 1, 2015
Launcelot "Lanny" Stephen Lucas, 77, of Franklin, NC died Thursday October 1, 2015 in Asheville, NC, from complications resulting from multiple myeloma. Born September 27, 1938 in Tarentum, PA, he is preceded in death by his father, Stephen J. Lucas and his mother, Violet Wienskovich Lucas Baccanti, and by his beloved Aunt and Uncle, Celia and Espy Bowser. He was...
Loretta Bommelyn
Oct 1, 2015
Loretta Bommelyn, 91, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2015. Born in Prosperity Park, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Albert Gloor and Cathryn Williamson Gloor. Loretta was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Franklin and St. Anthony's Catholic Church in New Jersey. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Robert...
Crisostomo Rios Ruiz
Sep 27, 2015
Crisostomo Rios Ruiz, 54, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2015. Born in Mexico, he was the son of the late Antonio Rios Diaz and Blandina Ruiz Acevedo. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son and a brother. He was an electrician; member of St. Francis Catholic Church and enjoyed working and...
