Obituaries

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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Adelaide Alessi

Adelaide Alessi

Dec 19, 2010

Adelaide Lombardi Alessi (81) of Franklin, died Sunday, December 19, 2010, at her home. She was born in Brooklyn, New York and came to Franklin in 1985 from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She was the daughter of the late Anthony Joseph Lombardi and Mildred La Colla Lombardi Fierro. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother,...

Norman Rockwell

Norman Rockwell

Dec 19, 2010

Norman Washington Rockwell, 83, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2010. Memorial Service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 21, at Newfound Baptist Church. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Joseph Shook "Cisneros"

Joseph Shook "Cisneros"

Dec 18, 2010

Joseph Ted Shook "Cisneros", 25, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2010. Born in Young Harris, GA, he was the son of Pete and Mae Jenkins Cisneros. In addition to his parents, he is survived by four sisters, Wendy Cisneros, Amber Cisneros, Jaydon Cisneros and Isabella Cisneros all of Franklin; two brothers, John Cisneros and wife Angie and Adam...

David Barnett

David Barnett

Dec 16, 2010

David Eugene Barnett, 55, of Otto, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2010. Born in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of the late Linton Lumpkin Barnett and Sadie Mae Rogers Barnett. David retired from Atlanta Gas Light Resources and was awarded Keeper of the Flame twice. He was an accomplished organist and played for Resurrection Lutheran Church, where he was...

Helen Razza

Helen Razza

Dec 15, 2010

Helen Beatrice Razza, 91, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2010. Born in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of the late August Wiget and Edith Schweikert Wiget. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Anderson who passed away in 1968 and her second husband, Alfred Razza who passed away...

Barbara Fowler

Barbara Fowler

Dec 14, 2010

Barbara Ann Fowler, 78, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2010. Born in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late George C. Taylor and Ella Francis Poore Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Musette Pelham. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Jack Donald Fowler; three children,...

Dean Dodge

Dean Dodge

Dec 6, 2010

Dean Dodge, 62, of Franklin, passed away Monday, December 06, 2010. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Nancy Denton Dodge and the late Keith A. Dodge. Dean was a US Army veteran and served during the Vietnam Era. He was the owner of Dodge Packaging. He loved music, playing golf, working in his flower garden and enjoyed...

Kenneth Chastain

Kenneth Chastain

Dec 4, 2010

Kenneth Lee Chastain, 79, of Otto, NC, went to be with the Lord on December 4, 2010. He was a member of Coweeta Baptist Church and a Mason at the Junaluska Lodge. He had a life-long passion for singing gospel-bluegrass music and playing the guitar, and was the lead singer of the Calvary Mountain Boys and the Gospel Carriers. His...

Keith Evans

Keith Evans

Dec 3, 2010

Keith William Evans, 72, of Franklin, passed away Friday, December 3, 2010. Born in Asheville, NC, he was the son of the late Thomas C. Evans and Ethel Fisher Evans. Keith was a US Air Force veteran and the founder of Wolf Creek Wilderness School in Blairsville, GA. He was a very spiritual person. He is survived by his life...

William Bailey

William Bailey

Dec 2, 2010

William "Wayne" Bailey, 71, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2010. Born in Leeds, AL, he was the son of Christine McLaughlin Bailey and the late William Bailey. Wayne worked as a structural engineer for NASA, working in the space program for 36 years. He was a master gardener. He was a member of First Baptist Church. In addition...

Mildred Aliff

Mildred Aliff

Dec 1, 2010

Mildred Halstead Aliff of Mabscott, WV passed away December 1, 2010 at the home of her son James "Jim" Aliff and his wife Anna of Highlands NC. Mrs. Aliff was preceded in death by her husband Bert C. Aliff who passed away March 15, 1989. Mrs. Aliff was the daughter of Charles and Cordia Lilly Halstead born December 20, 1911...

James Kelley

James Kelley

Nov 30, 2010

James (Jim) Freeman Kelley, Sr., 76, of Otto, NC, passed away on November 30, 2010. His loving wife of 57 years, Arlene, was by his side as she has always been.Born in Whigham, GA, Jim grew up in the Tampa, FL area. He retired from Anheuser-Busch in Jacksonville, FL as an Asst. Brew master after 34 years of service. Jim...

Katherine Ramey

Katherine Ramey

Nov 28, 2010

Mrs. Ramey Mrs. Katherine Evelyn (James) Ramey, 85, of 40 Calvary Drive, -Calvary Area, Otto, passed on Sunday, November 28, 2010 at home with her daughter. Mrs. Ramey, was married 36 years, to Mr. C.L. Ramey, who passed on Jan. 6, 1983. She was a homemaker, wife, mother and a member of Newmans Chapel Baptist Church. Mrs. Ramey a 1942...

Henry Feeken

Henry Feeken

Nov 27, 2010

Henry Feeken, 86, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2010. Born in Iona, MN, he was the son of the late John Feeken and Lena Aljets Feeken. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, John Charles Feeken and two sisters, Dorothy Gable and Loraine Larson. He was a US Navy Veteran and served...

Martha Hannah

Martha Hannah

Nov 24, 2010

Martha Rebecca Williamson Hannah, 69, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2010. Born in Macon Co, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Williamson and Beulah Reeves Williamson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Ann Hannah and two brothers, Gene Williamson and William Williamson. Martha enjoyed word search puzzles and...

Kenneth Cruse Sr.

Kenneth Cruse Sr.

Nov 21, 2010

Kenneth Tillman Cruse Sr., 88, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2010. Born in Macon Co., he was the son of the lat Edward G. Cruse and Ida Dills Cruse. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters and four brothers. Kenneth was a Master Sergeant and retired US Army Veteran. He served during...

Jim Williamson

Jim Williamson

Nov 19, 2010

Jim Williamson, 77, of Franklin, passed away Friday, November 19, 2010. Born in Macon Co., he was the son of the late Paul R. Williamson and Clara Sue McPhereson Williamson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Fred Williamson and sister, Lila Williamson. Jim worked for Burlington Industries, The Franklin Press and was Town...

Mary Chaitken

Mary Chaitken

Nov 19, 2010

Mary "Sue" Chaitken, 65, of Franklin, passed away Friday, November 19, 2010. Born in Flint, MI, she was the daughter of the late Harry Summers and Mary Calhan Summers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband "Fred" C. Chaitken; brother, Kim Summers and niece, Ana Marie Summers. Sue was a real estate agent. She...

William Howell Jr.

William Howell Jr.

Nov 17, 2010

William R. Howell, Jr., 92, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2010. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 19, 2010 at Victory Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences available at maconfuneralhome.com

Elvira Dunlevy

Elvira Dunlevy

Nov 17, 2010

Elvira Anna Smolinski Dunlevy, 84, passed away November 17, 2010. She was born August 7, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan, to Elsa Koenig Smolinski and George Joseph Smolinski. A 1944 graduate of Pershing High School, Elvira, "Vi" went on to the University of Michigan where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in 1948. She was recognized as an award winning member of...

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