April Ray
Jun 14, 2024
April Crunkleton Ray, 47, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 14, 2024. April was born March 18, 1977, in Franklin, North Carolina, daughter of Kenneth Crunkleton and Judy Moffitt Combs. April was the most thoughtful, caring, loving person anyone could be fortunate enough to know. She was devoted to her husband, her son, her daughter...
Colbert Henson
Jun 11, 2024
Colbert Rodney Henson, 88, of Franklin NC, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Colbert was born in Macon County to the late Grady and Eula Ledford Henson. In addition to being preceded in death by his parents, he was the youngest and last survivor of nine siblings. He was a member, deacon, and trustee at Longview...
Mertis Gibson
Jun 10, 2024
Mertis Loretta Gibson (Cagle) passed away on June 10, 2024, at the age of 80 in Franklin, North Carolina. She was born on March 12, 1944, in Franklin, NC. She is survived by three daughters, Wanda Todd and husband Mike of Franklin, Judy Beechley of Franklin, Pamela Mason and husband Joe of Mount Pleasant, SC; two sons, Alfred Gibson of...
Michael Welch
Jun 10, 2024
Michael "Mike" D. Welch, 73, of Sylva NC, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024. Mike was born to the late Dover and Dorothy Evans Welch. He loved woodworking, music, fishing, camping and family. He is survived by his children; Mike Welch (Tammy) of Franklin, Julie Welch of Sylva, Scott Welch of Asheville, Leah Welch of Sylva, Austin Welch of South...
Virginia Gamble
Jun 9, 2024
Virginia B. Gamble went to join her husband of 68 years to be with the Lord on June 9, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born to the late Herbert and Jenny Bevis in Gainesville, Florida . Ginger was beloved by many family and friends. She will be remembered as a kind, loving and beautiful woman with...
Betty Warstler
Jun 9, 2024
Betty Warstler, age 95, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Betty was born in Shelby, Montana on May 7, 1929, and was the eldest daughter of the late Rev. Walter and Josie Miller. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Harold Warstler, by three sisters, Roberta McInnis, Bonnie Krall, Ilene Junker, and two...
Faye Dillard
Jun 8, 2024
Marjorie Faye Allen Dillard, 88, of Cashiers NC, passed away surrounded by friends and family on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Faye was born in Jackson County to the late Frank and Marjorie Baumgarner Allen. Her dad was Sherriff of Jackson County. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Thomas F. Dillard and six siblings. She attended...
Linda David
Jun 6, 2024
Linda Wright David, 79, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and long-time resident of Highlands, NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Linda was born in Greenwood, SC, on December 26, 1944, to the late Chester Nicholas and Ersie Vereen Wright. Growing up, Linda spent summers and weekends with her sister and cousins in Highlands. Her...
Irene Huggins
Jun 6, 2024
Irene Stevenson Huggins, 88, of Franklin, passed away on June 6, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was a dedicated wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother.Irene was born September 1, 1935, to Grayborn and Grace Stevenson. She grew up in Bryson City and graduated from Swain County High School and Blanton Business College. She worked as a legal secretary in...
Dorothy Hays
Jun 5, 2024
Dorothy Ann Hays, 68, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024. She was born in Mobile, Alabama, on March 20, 1956, to the late Oscar Williamson and Mae Ella Sunshine. She loved fishing, gardening, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her daughter; Sonya Hays (Andrew); five grandchildren, Kasey Daughtery (Ian), Kaitlyn Harper (Austin), Kristen...
Marie Ledford
Jun 3, 2024
Marie Holt Ledford, 65, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 3, 2024, after a battle with lung cancer. Marie was a Franklin native who loved Elvis, reading, gardening, and especially spending time with her children and grandchildren. She made friends wherever she went, but particularly at her jobs over the years at places like Walmart, Smokey Mountain Healthcare...
Gloria Sutton
Jun 2, 2024
Gloria Marie Sutton, 95, of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024. A native Floridian, Gloria moved to Franklin in 2012 to be near her son, Hardee S. Sutton & family. As an avid quilter, she participated in various church quilting groups, making literally hundreds of quilt tops to be sent overseas. She also donated many hours making items...
Richard Kinnison
Jun 2, 2024
Richard Duane Kinnison, 73, of Franklin, NC, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Duane was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Richard and MaeBelle Wood Kinnison. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, Megan Kinnison Lennon. He graduated from Lee College with a bachelor's in education. He was a...
James Ashe
Jun 2, 2024
James "Jim" Robert Ashe, 63, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024. A native of Macon County, Jim was the third child born to the late Wiley Robert and Dorothy Daves Ashe. Jim was an outdoorsman most of his life. He enjoyed hunting for deer and turkey, but fishing was one of his favorite pastimes. He graduated from...
Jack Gamble
Jun 1, 2024
Jack F. Gamble went to be with the Lord June 1st, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born to the late Ray and Mazie Gamble in Live Oak, Florida . Jack was beloved by many family and friends. He will be remembered as a kind, loving and generous man who offered quick wit with a great sense...
Ethel Jenkins
May 30, 2024
Ethel Marie Jenkins, 91, of Mountain City, GA, formerly a native of Franklin, NC passed away peacefully on May 30, 2024. She was born in Swain County, NC, on September 16, 1932, to Nelson Woody and Hettie Rose. Ethel was completely herself all of her life, doing things the way she wanted. Unless you knew her, you wouldn't know under...
Ronald "Pete" "Buster" Carpenter
May 29, 2024
Ronald Melvin "Pete" "Buster" Carpenter, 70, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Pete was the son of the late Faye Carpenter Dills and adopted parents, Oscar and Omega Brown Carpenter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Karen King Carpenter; daughter, Charlotte Carpenter; sister, Sandy Bradley; adopted sisters, Dorothy Justice, Lois...
Caleb Hunter
May 29, 2024
Caleb Vincent Hunter, beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend, joined his mother and father in Heaven on Wednesday, May 29th, 2024. He was born to the late Timothy Edwin Hunter and Susan Tippett Hunter on September 5th, 1989. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bob and Helen Tippett of Franklin, as well as...
Betty Mckay
May 28, 2024
Betty Sue Angel McKay, 94, of Winchester, TN formerly of Franklin, NC passed away on the 28th of May 2024 following a brief illness. Betty Sue was born on May 16, 1930. A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Martin L. and Aileen R. Angel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Thérèse Evans
May 28, 2024
Thérèse Ann Evans (January 21, 1939 - May 28, 2024) of Otto, North Carolina, passed away surrounded by family in Gainesville, GA, after suffering a stroke. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, John Dell Evans, Jr, as well as their daughter Allison Webb (husband David) and son John Dell Evans III (wife Lindsey). Also surviving are Terry's...
