Janice Brucher
Sep 3, 2024
Janice Marie Zelasko Brucher, 70, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Janice was born in New Jersey to the late Francis and June Morgan Zelasko. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Tonia Stone. She retired from Kmart after 33 devoted years. She was known for...
Bobby Watson
Sep 1, 2024
Bobby Joe Watson, a cherished husband & father, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on August 1, 1943, in Jackson County, NC, Bobby lived a life rich with adventure and joy. He was known for his love of hunting & fishing, spending countless hours by the water or in the woods, finding...
Mary Taylor
Aug 31, 2024
Mary L. Taylor passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024- two weeks shy of her 87th birthday. Mary was born in Chester, Pennsylvania to the late Elmer William Griscom and Ruth Tanner Heal Griscom. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Miles Taylor; and brother, David Griscom. She was a faithful member of Cornerstone...
Fred Stamey
Aug 31, 2024
Fred (Ted) Stamey, 92, of Franklin, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Fred was born in Gastonia, NC, on April 24, 1932. He was the son of the late Nelson and Marie Cook Stamey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn; brothers, Jay Lloyd, Dennis, John,...
Michael Handley
Aug 31, 2024
Michael Handley was born March 2, 1973, in Plantation, Florida, to Bill and Joyce Handley. Michael's family, which included an older brother, Billy, moved to Franklin, North Carolina, when he was in the second grade. He had a small town childhood with neighborhood friends—riding bikes and playing in the woods across from his home. Once his adventurous personality had him...
Jerry Daigle
Aug 30, 2024
Jerry Daigle, age 86, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024 under the care of Elizabeth House. Jerry was born in Portland, Maine to the late Patrick Daigle and Isabelle Jarvis Daigle. He loved working with his hands- making him a talented pool player, exceptional furniture maker, and a carpenter who could build houses from the ground up. Jerry was a...
Sherman Parris
Aug 30, 2024
Sherman Leonard Parris, age 80, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024. Sherman was born in Bryson City to the late Hoke Parris and Maude Freeman Parris. Always seen with a smile on his face, he never met a stranger and never missed a chance to help someone in need. Sherman never let grass grow under his feet, and when he...
Phyllis Duckett
Aug 28, 2024
Phyllis "Cookie" Duckett, was welcomed into heaven on August 28, 2024. She was born on "Tax Day" in April of 1944 in Cleveland , Ohio, with deep brown eyes that reminded her father of a raisin cookie. From that moment on, she became everyone's little "cookie". Spoiled by her parents and older brothers (Shane and Bruce Morgan), Cookie became a...
Barbara Eastburn
Aug 28, 2024
Barbara Joyce Holbrook Eastburn, age 73, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Bobbie Jo was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Major and Elizabeth Holbrook. She was a member of Cowee Baptist Church. She loved working with her hands- spending countless hours crocheting, working in her flower beds, or penning a letter in her beautiful handwriting. She loved all...
Lawrence Crawford
Aug 27, 2024
Lawrence Keith "Hammer" Crawford, 59, of Franklin, NC passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Keith was born in Macon County, to the late William "Bill" Crawford II and Betty Myers Crawford. He was a truck driver and maintenance worker. He was a member of APA (American Pool Association) and Longview Baptist Church. He loved playing with his grandsons, wood...
Ralph Jarvis
Aug 24, 2024
Ralph Nathaniel Jarvis, 92, of Franklin NC, passed away August 24, 2024. He was born in Asheville NC, to the late R.W. and Henreitta Fisher Jarvis. He was a ticket agent for Piedmont Airlines and served our country in the US Air Force. He is survived by his sister, Loretta Sanders, and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will...
Judith Nevins
Aug 22, 2024
Judith Danis Nevins, 87, of Franklin, NC passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Born in Bristol, Connecticut to the late Eugene and Lydia Bartz Danis. Judy was predeceased by her beloved husband Doug. She is survived by her sister, Donna Danis Lasewicz and her husband Steve, and her brother Peter Danis and his wife June. She is also survived...
Ronald Drummond
Aug 21, 2024
Ronald (Ron) Drummond, 92, beloved husband and father of three daughters, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, Ron was a North Carolina resident for 50 years. He was a retired meteorologist, an avid golfer, master gardener, nature lover and proud West Virginian, known to his family and friends for his dry wit and generosity. An...
Elmer Edgar
Aug 21, 2024
Elmer "Al" Olee Edgar, 80, of Franklin, NC, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Al was born in Covington County, AL to the late William and Mary Helms Edgar. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Gerald, Junior, J.C., Catherine, Willie, Ray, and Jack Edgar. He loved doing handyman work,...
Barrett Fouts
Aug 18, 2024
Barrett Riley Fouts, infant son of Cadon and Erika Fouts, was born sleeping on August 18, 2024. In addition to his loving parents, Barrett's siblings, Marshall, Ella, and Peyton were also awaiting his arrival. Barrett will also be greatly missed by his Mimi and Grandpa, Bob and Nancy Sutton; Grandaddy and Nan, Jim and Marylyn Fouts; Nana, Patti Fiske; Gramma,...
James Aliff
Aug 18, 2024
On August 18th, 2024, James "Jim" Aliff, 90, of Highlands, NC passed away. He was predeceased by his beautiful wife Ann of 60 years; sister, Dee Wheaton; and son-in-law, Dave Hagan. He grew up in Mabscott, W. Va, and enlisted in the U.S. Navy after high school. He then met and married his wife, Ann, they moved to Palm Beach...
Mona Henson
Aug 17, 2024
Mona "Nanny" Henson, 84, of Franklin, NC passed away on August 17, 2024. She was born on December 29, 1939, in Haywood County, North Carolina to the late Reverend Albert and Mildred Robinson. She worked with the Contel company for thirty years as a switchboard operator in customer service. She was a member of Cartoogechaye Baptist Church. She had a...
Bradley Votry
Aug 15, 2024
Bradley Allen Votry, 55, of Franklin NC passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 15, 2024. Bradley was born in Rockledge, FL, to the late Howard and Marilyn Votry. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Mitchell Votry; and niece, Krista Bennett. He loved playing golf and disc golf. He attended Valdosta State College for one year and worked as...
Joel Medford
Aug 14, 2024
Joel David Medford Sr., 86, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Joel was born in Waynesville, NC to the late William Ernest and Geneva Burr Medford. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Alma "Kathy" Frady Medford, two brothers, James and Jerry Medford. He was a member of Cowee Baptist Church, the Eastern Star, and...
Rebecca Huber
Aug 14, 2024
Rebecca Ann "Beckie" Huber, 72, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Beckie was born in Clarksburgh, West VA, to the late Harold B and Rose Mary Greco Martin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Burrell. She worked for Macon Bank/Entegra until her retirement, in Operations. She was an...
