Lana Frank
Jul 9, 2015
Lana Frank, 72, of Franklin, passed away July 9, 2015. Arrangements are incomplete. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Rev. Dr. James Wendell Ligon
Jul 8, 2015
Rev. Dr. James Wendell Ligon, 80, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015. Born in Dunn, NC, he was the son of the late Elisha James Ligon and Virginia Coppridge Ligon and reared from 3 years old by his aunt and uncle, Dr. William Coppridge and his wife. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Mark Duvall
Jul 8, 2015
Mark Nichols Duvall, 57, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at Care Partners Solace Hospice Center in Asheville, NC. Born September 18, 1957, on his parents' ninth wedding anniversary, he was the son of Marie Nichols Duvall of Franklin and the late Rex V. Duvall. A 1975 graduate of Franklin High School, he attended Southwestern Technical Institute,...
Glenn "Rusty" Waldroop
Jul 8, 2015
Glenn "Rusty" Hunter Waldroop, 90, of Franklin, passed away on July 8, 2015. Born in Macon County, NC, he was the son of the late Grady H. Waldroop and Nannie Battles Waldroop. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Sayler, three brothers (Siler, Quintin and Bob) and three sisters (Belva, Ethel and Katherine)....
Dr. James Clark
Jul 7, 2015
Dr. James Eugene Clark, Jr., 76, of Franklin, formerly of Clearwater, FL, passed away Monday, July 6, 2015. Born in Hopewell, VA, he was the son of the late James Eugene Clark, Sr. and Helen Leigh Clark. James graduated from Pharmacy School at the University of Florida and received his DDS degree from Emory University. He practiced dentistry in Clearwater,...
Carolyn Rebecca Pitts Sanders
Jul 4, 2015
Carolyn Rebecca Pitts Sanders, 65, went home to be with her heavenly family, after a long battle with cancer on July 4, 2015. She was born April 23, 1950, in Clayton, GA, to the late Edward and Dovie Carpenter Pitts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Keith Dwayne Pitts and an infant daughter....
Charles Jackson "Jack" Baldwin
Jul 4, 2015
Jack Baldwin, 80, of Raleigh, NC, succumbed to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis at his home surrounded by his family on July 4, 2015. Jack is survived by his wife, Sue of 58 years; daughters, Caroline Jackson (Joe), Kathey Brown (Bud); sisters, Joyce Swafford (Charles) and June Sorrells (Paul); brother, John; many loving grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and extended family. Jack was a...
Lois Sloan Reeves
Jul 3, 2015
Lois Sloan Reeves, 103, of Franklin, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015. Born in Basinger, FL, she was the daughter of the late Bethel Sloan and Della Raulerson Sloan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cody Reeves who died in 1991 and a daughter, Merle Reeves. Lois was a member of First Baptist...
Robin Jane Vance
Jul 3, 2015
Robin Jane Vance, 54, of Franklin, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015. Born in Montclair, NJ, she was the daughter of the late James E. O'Connor and Joan C. Knight O'Connor. Robin was secretary/treasurer of Vance Builders for 27 years; member and Sunday School Teacher at St. Benedicts Episcopal Church in Florida; member of Uncommon Threads Quilt Guild in Florida...
Pamela Reilly
Jun 29, 2015
Pamela Sue Reilly, 66, of Franklin, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015. A private service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to the Susan G. Komen's Breast Cancer Foundation, "Susan G. Komen", Attn: Donor Relations & Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309 Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences...
Timothy Ward
Jun 29, 2015
Timothy James Ward, 48, of Franklin, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015. Born in Swain Co, he was the son of Mary Jane Kilby Ward and the late Jack Perry Ward. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Ward. Tim owned and operated Tim Ward Landscaping in Highlands. He was an avid hunter,...
Jesse Shirley
Jun 27, 2015
Jesse Vandiver Shirley, Jr., 77, of Otto, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2015. Born in Rabun Co, GA, he was the son of the late Jesse Vandiver Shirley, Sr. and Fannie Mae Moore Shirley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Louise Lovell, Virginia Hamilton and Evelyn Dockins. Jesse was a US Army veteran...
David Brabson
Jun 26, 2015
David Roy Brabson, 57, of Otto, passed away Friday, June 26, 2015. Born in Macon Co, he was the son of the late Robert L. Brabson and Alice Christine Curtis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jackie Brabson. David was a member of the Junaluskee Masonic Lodge #145 and Coweeta Baptist Church. He...
Charles "Charlie" Ledbetter
Jun 25, 2015
Charles "Charlie" Carlton Ledbetter, 73, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015. Born in Macon Co, NC, he was the son of the late Lyman Ledbetter and Lassie Anderson Ledbetter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Harry and Joe Ledbetter and sister, Blanche Southard. Charlie was a member of Cartoogechaye Baptist Church. He...
Mary Ann Green
Jun 25, 2015
Mary Ann Shuler Green, 68, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015. Born in Topton, NC, she was the daughter of the late Clint Shuler and Leona Wright Shuler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Carl Edwin Swanson. Mary Ann worked many years as a teacher's assistant in Macon County. She was a...
William Brooks Sr.
Jun 25, 2015
William Andrew Brooks, Sr., 67, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015. Born in Middlesboro, KY, he was the son of the late Doyle Brooks and Bertha Goldie Brooks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers and sisters. William was a US Marine Corps veteran and served during the Vietnam era. He was...
Beverly Ann Burke
Jun 23, 2015
Beverly Ann Burke, 74, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015. Born in Bay County, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Clinton C. Hill and Grace Buckey Hill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Armand A. "Sandy" Burke and a son, Richard Burke. Beverly was a founding member and the...
Ann Prouty
Jun 23, 2015
Ann Prouty, 88, of Franklin, passed on with peace and curiosity Tuesday, June 23, 2015 Born in Daytona, FL, she was the daughter of the late Norval Faul and Estella Hawkins Faul. Ann was a poet, artist, Ivy League Historian, flea market personality, advocate for those in need and so much more. Her spunky intelligence and thoughtfulness will be greatly...
Kerry Vernon Blue
Jun 22, 2015
Kerry Vernon Blue, 61, of Franklin, passed away June 22, 2015. Born in Bradenton, FL, he was the son of Clyde Blue and Helen Jamrog Blue. He was preceded in death by a nephew, Michael Blue. Kerry worked as a meat cutter at BiLo; was an NRA supporter and enjoyed hunting with his father and his brother, Ray. In addition...
Alan Wood
Jun 18, 2015
Alan Wood, 68, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015. Born in Newcastle, England, he was the son of the late Ronald Wood and Joyce Powell Wood. Alan retired from the Royal Air Force. He was a recipient of the Silver Jubilee medal from the Queen of England. He served in Singapore, Northern Ireland, Berlin, The Falkland Islands and...
