John Eighmy
Jan 12, 2011
John Eighmy, a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend, of Cashiers, North Carolina passed away January 12th from a short, courageous fight against cancer. Born December 28th, 1955 in Ithaca, New York to Claire and the late John Eighmy. He graduated High School in 1973 from Attleboro High School, in North Attleboro, Massachusetts. He moved to Bradenton, Florida in...
Clarence Norris
Jan 11, 2011
Clarence Lester Norris, 77, of 46 Cody Road, Franklin, went home to be with the Lord Jesus on Tuesday, January 11, 2011. The son of the late Alex and Beulah Rogers Norris, he is survived by his wife of 17 years, Eloise K. Norris who loved and cared for him daily. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Burton Thornal
Jan 10, 2011
Burton Allen Thornal, 93, of Franklin, NC, passed away January 10, 2011 in Asheville, NC. He was born in Charleston, SC and lived in Florida since the age of five. He graduated from Orlando High School and attended the University of Florida. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Corps after three years of service during WW II. Thornal...
Muriel Snell
Jan 10, 2011
Muriel Rae "Brendy" Snell, 91, of Franklin, passed away Monday,January 10, 2011. A native of Dunn Center, ND, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick William August Brendemuhl and Sarah Belle Swanson Brendemuhl. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fredrick Frank William Snell; a daughter, Julie Anne Snell and two sisters, Margaret...
Bobby Key
Jan 9, 2011
Bobby Joe Key, 77, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2011. Born in Ararat, NC, he was the son of the late Gilbert Russell Key and Kate Cook Key. In addition he was preceded in death by a sister, Irene Key Lackowski. He was a LTJG US Navy veteran from 1955-1959, serving as executive officer on the USS Cocopa....
Maria Wehner
Jan 8, 2011
Maria "Leni" Wehner, 97, of Franklin, passed away January 8, 2011. Born in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Leber and Margareta Kesselheim Leber. She was married to the late August Vogel and Josef Wehner. She is survived by three children, Karin V. Cherry and husband Gene, Will Vogel and wife Betty and Erhard Vogel; a sister,...
Jim Crane
Jan 7, 2011
Jim Crane, 65, of Franklin, passed away January 7, 2011. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Ervin Andrew Crane and Margie Hurst Crane. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Rich. Jim was an artist, craftsman, poet and loved to write. He was of the Baptist faith....
Don Tallent
Jan 7, 2011
Donald E. Tallent, 78, of Atlanta, GA formerly of Franklin, NC, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2011. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Jeff Tallent and Mae Dillingham Tallent. Don retired from Ford Motor Company. He enjoyed baseball & fishing. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Evelyn Ledford Tallent; three children,...
Abe Brooks
Jan 6, 2011
Rev. Abe H. Brooks, age 88, of the Barkers Creek Community died Thursday, January 6, 2011 at his home. Abe was born October 5, 1922 in Jackson County. He is the son of the late Dillard and Stella Gunter Brooks. He served in the Army during World War II. He was retired from the A&P grocery store where he worked...
Harry Brabson
Jan 5, 2011
Harry Alexander Brabson, 85, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2011. Born in Macon Co., he was the son of the late Alex Brabson and Bonnie Melton Brabson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, RL Brabson and Dan Brabson; four sisters, Jean Brabson, Blanche Shope, Cora Mattes and Madge Cabe. Harry was...
Neil Terry
Jan 1, 2011
My Loved One – Neil Terry I can't find the words to express the loss of my best friend, my husband, Neil Terry who recently passed away. The pain is greater than I could ever have imagined. What's worse it was so sudden. We were able to share a wonderful 27th Christmas together of which I am eternally grateful. I...
Bruce Bryant
Dec 28, 2010
Bruce Dickerson Bryant passed away on December 28, 2010 at Deerfield Retirement Community in Asheville, NC. He had been in a short period of declining health. Bruce was born in Franklin NC on December 26, 1924 to Harve L. Bryant and Oliatta Barnard Bryant. He was predeceased by his parents and two siblings. Bruce was a World War II veteran...
Frank Jamison
Dec 27, 2010
Frank "Nick" Jamison, 63, of Franklin, passed away December 27, 2010. Memorial Service will be held at 12 noon, Monday, January 3 at First Baptist Church. Dr. Robert Brown and Rev. David Brown will officiate. Memorial donations can be made to CareNet, 130 Bidwell Street, Franklin, NC 28734. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mary Bazemore
Dec 27, 2010
Mary "Kathryn" Bazemore, 84, of Otto, passed away Monday, December 27, 2010. Born in Glennville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson Kicklighter and Ava Dell Bacon Kicklighter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leighton Everette Bazemore; son, Thomas Bazemore and sister, Marian Rhinesmith. Kathryn was a member of the...
Ralph Tallent
Dec 26, 2010
Harry "Ralph" Tallent, 79, of Clayton, GA, passed away December 26, 2010. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Harry and Mary Grey Tallent. Ralph was a US Marine Corp veteran and a retired truck driver and fork lift operator. He was a member of the Clayton VFW and he loved the outdoors. He is survived...
Shuford Paxton
Dec 26, 2010
Cecil Shuford Paxton, 88, of Franklin, passed away December 26, 2010. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Bill and Myrtle Crisp Paxton. In addition he was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Welch Paxton who died in 2005; a son, Harold S. "Butch" Paxton who died in 2004; and one grandson, Cameron who died...
Ruth Crockett
Dec 26, 2010
Ruth Summerrow Crockett, 96, of the Cartoogechaye Community, went to her heavenly reward on Sunday, December 26, 2010. Born in Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late George C. and Iva Allen Summerrow of Haywood County. She was married in 1948 to the late H. Taylor Crockett who died in 1996. She was preceded in death by her...
Jeane Mallard
Dec 25, 2010
Jeane Jacobs Mallard, 66, of Gibsonton, FL and Franklin, NC, died Saturday, December 25, 2010. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Bertha Jacobs. In addition she was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Jacobs. Jeane graduated from Franklin High School and Western Carolina University. She taught school in Franklin, NC, Durham, NC,...
Agnes Allen
Dec 23, 2010
Agnes Elizabeth Allen, 76, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2010. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Algie Guyer and Lucy Reeves Guyer. In addition she was preceded in death by her husband, Furman Allen who died in 1981 and a brother, Marion Guyer. Agnes was a member of Iotla Baptist Church and the...
Joseph Fowler
Dec 23, 2010
Joseph "Joe" Clifford Fowler, II, 39, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2010. Born in Tampa, FL, he was the son of Joseph Clifford Fowler and his wife Peggiann and Betty Christy Earnhardt and her husband, Ernie Earnhardt. Joe was a member of Franklin Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Gloria...
