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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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Randy Doherty

Randy Doherty

May 27, 2024

Randy Kathleen (Kathy) Massung Doherty, age 73, passed away Monday, May 27th while a patient at a hospice care center located in Asheville, NC. She was born in Miami, Florida September 15,1950 to Robert and Marcella Massung. After graduating from Southwest Miami High, Kathy worked for Southern Bell Telephone where she met her first husband. They soon left their jobs...

Glen Dubridge

Glen Dubridge

May 27, 2024

Glen Wayne DuBridge, 76, of Franklin, NC gained his wings and went to be with his Savior on Monday, May 27, 2024. Glen was born in Chicago Heights, IL to the late Leslie and Minnie Mueller DuBridge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Arlene DuBridge, and brother, Wayne DuBridge. Glen was best described...

Shannon Lovell

Shannon Lovell

May 26, 2024

Shannon Ross Lovell,37, of Franklin, passed away on May 26,2024. Shannon was born in Habersham County, Georgia to Shawna Bedsworth Garrett and the late Eric Lovell. Shannon loved being outdoors and hunting mushrooms. He had a passion for music and played multiple musical instruments. Shannon loved to cook and wrote some amazing poetry. Shannon will be missed by his family...

Zebulon Mehaffey

Zebulon Mehaffey

May 26, 2024

Zebulon "Zeb" Bloomfield Mehaffey, 93, of Franklin, NC, went to be with Jesus, Sunday, May 26, 2024. Zeb was born to the late Richard Paul and Nellie Reid Mehaffey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Allen and "John D" Mehaffey; sister, Carolyn Mehaffey; and great-great grandchild Koa Highhouse. He was a retired teacher....

William Crawford

William Crawford

May 23, 2024

William Gurdine Crawford, Jr, 81, of Franklin, NC, passed away on May 23, 2024. He was a Macon County native born in 1943. William (Bill), known for his love of history and geography, served as a High School Social Studies teacher until retirement when he drove the school bus and worked on the Nantahala River. He had a passion for...

Jane Barnes

Jane Barnes

May 20, 2024

Jane Onnolee Power Barnes, of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, May 20, 2024. Jane was born on February 6, 1927, in Toledo, Ohio (Lucas County) to the late Irving E. Power and Marion E Clark Power. A 1945 graduate of DeVilbiss High School and member of Zion United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for 18 years and a...

Bryan Bryant

Bryan Bryant

May 20, 2024

Bryan Rowland Bryant, 47, of Franklin, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 20, 2024. Bryan was born in Milledgeville, GA, to the late Elmon and Judy Ann Rowland Bryant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elmon and Colleen Bryant, George and Betty Rowland; and brother, William Jason Bryant. He worked in construction,...

Sandra Ladue

Sandra Ladue

May 19, 2024

Sandra LaDue went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2024. She was born on January 13, 2024, in Plant City, Florida to the late Anthony and Edna Simon. When she moved to North Carolina, she worked in real estate. She is survived by one son, Steven LaDue. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024,...

Charlene Puckett

Charlene Puckett

May 15, 2024

Charlene Winkler Puckett, 'Char', 62 of Franklin NC passed away unexpectedly on May 15th, 2024. She was predeceased by her parents Charles 'Henry' Winkler and Evelyn Winkler. She is survived by her loving, devoted husband Gary Puckett. Children: son Jody McCreadie of Florida, daughter Lori McCreadie (Jeff) of Blairsville Georgia, son Chris McCreadie of Franklin, daughter Sharon Harden of Florida,...

Greer Morgan

Greer Morgan

May 14, 2024

Greer McLean Morgan, 45, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Greer was born in Macon, GA to Tryvonne McLean Morgan and the late William "Bill" Morgan. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Morgan, and his paternal and maternal grandparents. He was a former student athlete and graduate of UNC Wilmington, where he was a...

Greer Morgan

Greer Morgan

May 14, 2024

Greer McLean Morgan, 45, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Greer was born in Macon, GA to Tryvonne McLean Morgan and the late William "Bill" Morgan. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Morgan, and his paternal and maternal grandparents. He was a former student athlete and graduate of UNC Wilmington, where he was a...

Peggy Mills

Peggy Mills

May 11, 2024

Peggy "Peg" Butler Mills, 91, of Franklin NC, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Peg was born in Rocky Mt, NC to the late Arthur and Mary Elizabeth Marks Butler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy W. Mills; son, Billy Mills; brother, Arthur Butler Jr.; and sister, Evelyn...

Patsy Raby

Patsy Raby

May 11, 2024

Patsy Moses Raby, 80 of Franklin, NC went home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2024. She was born in Macon County on January 29, 1944, to the late Willie and Pearl Moses. She was a faithful, loving Mother, wife, and Grandmother. Patsy enjoyed her time spent in the kitchen canning and preparing meals. She retired from Duke...

Steven Windle

Steven Windle

May 9, 2024

Steven Joseph Windle, 69 went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Steve will be missed by his family and his friends. He leaves behind a hole in our hearts, but we rejoice in the knowledge that he has returned home to be with his beloved Lord Jesus. What is beauty? Steven would point you to...

Glenn Hill

Glenn Hill

May 8, 2024

Glenn E. Hill, 92, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Franklin, NC, at his residence. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mary A Spayth Hill. He was born on March 6, 1932, in McCutchenville, Ohio, to Harley and Della Rose Hill. He is preceded in death by his sister...

Doris Price

Doris Price

May 6, 2024

Doris Ann Price, 92, of Franklin, NC, gained her wings on Monday, May 6, 2024. Doris was born in White Plains, NY, to the late Ted and Doris McGuiness Reber. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands; Wyand Doerner Jr in 1967 and William Price in 2002; son, W.F. (Chip) Doerner III; brothers, Ted...

Marvin Gregory

Marvin Gregory

May 5, 2024

Marvin Neal Gregory, 66, of Cornelia, GA, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024. Marvin was the son of the late Patrick and Dorothy Rogers Gregory. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Dennis Mason. He is survived by his sister, Phyllis Mason; brothers, Darrell Gregory (Connie), Shane Gregory (Stacey), Patrick Gregory (Rosa). Several nieces...

Robin Feagley

Robin Feagley

May 5, 2024

Robin Ritchey Feagley, 78, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024. Robin was born in Charleston, SC, to the late Harry and Vesta Ritchey Feagley. He served in the US Army from 1963-1971. During his service, he served as a medic in Vietnam. He met his wife in Germany, where she was working for the US Military. He...

Millie Pejakovich

Millie Pejakovich

May 4, 2024

Mildred (Millie) Pejakovich, 64, passed from this world to be with her Savior, Christ Jesus, on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Millie was born August 10, 1959, to the late Durward and Ruth Decker in San Diego, CA. She was an active member of Hickory Knoll Methodist Church. She had a loving, giving spirit and was gifted in many ways. She...

Germaine Moffitt

Germaine Moffitt

May 4, 2024

Germaine Robyn Moffitt, 60, of Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024. She was the daughter of Dee Moffitt and the late Bud Moffitt. She loved softball and spending time with friends and family. She dedicated her career to nursing. She is survived by her son, Eli Moffitt; her sister, Colleen Watson (Chuck); her niece, Emily Ballant (Ryan); and...

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