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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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Ruth Barber

Ruth Barber

Aug 24, 2012

Ruth Ellen Barber, 88, of Otto, NC, passed away Friday, August 24, 2012. Born in Batavia, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ward Newton Barber and Lillian Mary Drees Barber. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Rose Mary Mcguagge. Ruth was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her adopted...

Charles Junkins Jr.

Charles Junkins Jr.

Aug 20, 2012

Charles Robert Junkins Jr., 68, of Franklin, passed away Monday, August 20, 2012. No Services have been planned at this time. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com

"Betty" Elizabeth Ann Ward Jackson

"Betty" Elizabeth Ann Ward Jackson

Aug 19, 2012

"Betty" Jackson age 85, passed into heaven on August 19, 2012. Betty was born on March 2, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Eva Catherine McQuaters and Raymond Orrin Ward. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Lillian Faith Jenkins. She was a Winter Park native. After graduating from Winter Park High...

Helen Sweigard

Helen Sweigard

Aug 18, 2012

Helen K. Sweigard, 95, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012. Born in New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Eva Gumlock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Sweigard who died in 1964, and two sisters, Verna Noe and Sophie Link; three brothers, William, John and Joseph....

Eva Levy

Eva Levy

Aug 15, 2012

Eva G. Levy, 94, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2012. Born in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Herman Israel and Irene Markowitz Israel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Ralph Goldstein; her second husband Monti Levy; son, Baruch Goldstein and a brother, Joseph Israel. Eva...

Jean Likens

Jean Likens

Aug 15, 2012

Jean Robins Likens, 89, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. Born in Newport News, VA, on June 10, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Raymond T. and Annie Mae Andrews Robins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Delbert L. Likens who died November 9, 2010 and a son,...

Ruby Ammons

Ruby Ammons

Aug 15, 2012

Ruby Gregory Ammons, 91, of Franklin, passed away August 15, 2012. Born in Macon Co., she was the daughter of the late Parker Gregory and Lelia Woodard Gregory. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Ammons and brothers, Charles, Hayes, Keith and Bill Gregory. Ruby loved flowers and enjoyed gardening. She enjoyed knitting...

Marci Ball

Marci Ball

Aug 13, 2012

Marci Ball, 75, of Franklin, passed away Monday, August 13, 2012. Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 23rd, in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences can be made to maconfuneralhome.com

Martha Weaver

Martha Weaver

Aug 12, 2012

Martha F. Weaver, 89, of Seminole, FL, passed away, Sunday, August 12, 2012. Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 16th, at Woodlawn Cemetery. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences can be made to maconfuneralhome.com

Donald Viens

Donald Viens

Aug 11, 2012

Donald E. Viens, 64, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2012. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to the American Liver Foundation, National Office, 39 Broadway, Suite 2700, New York, NY 10006 or www.liverfoundation.org Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com

Gary Curtis

Gary Curtis

Aug 11, 2012

Gary Lee Curtis, 78, of Franklin, passed away, Saturday, August 11, 2012. Born on October 12, 1933 in Jamestown, NY, he was the son of the late Richard Curtis and Lucille Campbell Curtis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gail Curtis, who died December 1, 2010. Gary honorably served in the US Navy...

Arnita Hall Barbour

Arnita Hall Barbour

Aug 9, 2012

Arnita Hall Barbour, 81, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Born in Rockingham County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Hall and Ora Garrett Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton Barbour who died January 16, 2007. Arnita was a Registered Nurse and was a member...

Dianne Roten

Dianne Roten

Aug 9, 2012

Dianne Deitz Roten, 64, of Franklin, died Thursday, August 9, 2012 of a rare autoimmune disease called cardiac amyloidosis, causing congestive heart failure. Born in Jacksonville, FL, she was the daughter of the late Cline Deitz and Jewel Bennett Deitz Crawford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by paternal grandparents; Danah Hall Deitz and Alvin Deitz....

Louise Welch

Louise Welch

Aug 7, 2012

Louise C. Welch, 92, of Franklin, passed away, Tuesday, August 7, 2012. Born in Floyd Co, IA, she was the daughter of the late A. Howard Case and Calla E. Stone Case. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Paul Welch, who died on February 7, 2011; a brother, Eugene Case and two...

Mary Gould

Mary Gould

Aug 3, 2012

Mary Frances "Fran" Gould, 88, of Franklin, passed away Friday, August 3, 2012. Born in Nyack, NY, she was the daughter of the late Walter Conway and Mary D'Auria Conway. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Herman Gould and a brother, Walter Conway Jr. Fran was formerly active in the Macon County Homemaker's...

Sylvia Bolick

Sylvia Bolick

Jul 31, 2012

Sylvia Alice "Took" Shaffer Bolick, 70, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012. Born in Wooster, OH, she was the daughter of the late Albert Harry Shaffer and Jennie Frieda Freed Owenby. Sylvia was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ellard Bolick; three children, Carla Reilly of Weaverville,...

Annie Funderburk

Annie Funderburk

Jul 31, 2012

Annie Idella Chase Funderburk, 81, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012. Born in Lee County, AL, she was the daughter of the late George Chase and Tera Messer Chase. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Funderburk; sister, Bertha Rodgers and two infant brothers, George and Benny Lee Chase. Annie was...

Richard Marsh

Richard Marsh

Jul 29, 2012

No Services have been planned at this time.

Cynthia Stoddard

Cynthia Stoddard

Jul 29, 2012

Cynthia Lee Stoddard, 59, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2012. Born in Dade City, FL, she was the daughter of Gloria Ann Stoddard and the late Alexander Elliot Stoddard. Cynthia was a member of Burningtown Baptist Church. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her brother, Dana Stoddard of Franklin. No Services have been planned at...

Anita Perry

Anita Perry

Jul 22, 2012

Anita L. Perry, age 91, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012, at her home. She is survived by her husband, Bruce Perry; two daughters, Marie Tsacrios and Denise West and husband Bubba; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. No Services are planned. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Macon County Public Library, 819...

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