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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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Russell Willard

Russell Willard

Oct 5, 2010

Russ Dean Willard, 43, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2010. Born in Lakeland, FL, he was the son of the late John E. Willard and Mary Rose Chambers Dykes. Russ enjoyed fishing; he loved computers, guitars and most importantly, people. He was of the Christian faith. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Sharon Houston...

Timothy Thompson

Timothy Thompson

Oct 5, 2010

Timothy Scot Thompson, 49, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2010. Born in Hialeah, FL, he was the son of Madge Sontag Sala and John Sala. Timothy was an avid sportsman; he enjoyed hunting and fishing and love riding his Harley. What he loved most in life was his family, especially his children. In addition to his parents,...

Mikeal Brown

Mikeal Brown

Oct 3, 2010

Mikeal "Mike" Anthony Brown, 51, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2010. Born in Macon County, he was the son of Lawton Brown and Geraldine Bradley. Mike loved to fish and watch NASCAR. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. He is survived by his companion, Cindy Hoffman of Franklin; a son, Travis M. Brown of...

Marjorie Kline

Marjorie Kline

Oct 2, 2010

Marjorie Beach Kline of Franklin, NC, died October 2, 2010. She was born February 15, 1915 in Castleton, Vermont to the late Carl. R. Beach and Maybelle Dodge Beach and grew up in Fair Haven, Vermont. A graduate of Syracuse University, she had resided New York City, Wilmette and Glenview, Illinois and Franklin, North Carolina. Mrs. Kline was a member...

Ann Holland

Ann Holland

Oct 1, 2010

Ann A. Holland, 68, of Franklin, passed away Friday, October 1, 2010. Born in Richlands, VA, she was the daughter of the late James A. Arnold and Bessie Elizabeth Rigney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny E. Holland; a son, Daniel L Holland; siblings, Raymond Arnold, Dewey Arnold, Harry Arnold, Dorothy Bolick,...

Richard Smith

Richard Smith

Oct 1, 2010

Richard Camden Smith, 78, of Franklin, NC, passed away Friday, October 1, 2010. Born in Haywood Co, NC, he was the son of the late Troy Smith and Flora Elizabeth Freeman Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Buck Smith and Jonathan Smith; a daughter, Linda Smith; three brothers, Troy Smith, Virgil Smith,...

David Sanders

David Sanders

Sep 27, 2010

David Marion Sanders, 87, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, September 27, 2010. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Oscar Sanders and Lexie Beck Sanders. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Leo Sanders and Dillard Sanders and a sister, Dorothy Bingham. David was a member of Pleasant...

William Balog

William Balog

Sep 27, 2010

William "Bill" Balog, 68, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, September 27, 2010. Born in Ashtabula, OH, he was the son of the late Steve Balog and Frances Brooks Balog. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Into. Mr. Balog was a US Army veteran; the first golf pro at Mill Creek Country...

Ernest Hyde

Ernest Hyde

Sep 21, 2010

Ernest Hyde, 97, a long time resident of Franklin, NC, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010 at the KBR Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. He was born in Andrews, NC on March 22, 1913 to William A. and Rosa Grant Hyde. He was preceded in death by his wife, Milton Hyde, and his son, William M. Hyde. He is survived by his...

Dorothy Pearson

Dorothy Pearson

Sep 20, 2010

Dorothy M. Pearson, 96, of Franklin, passed away Monday, September 20, 2010. Born in Eagle Grove, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Hans C. Hansen and Anna C. Jensen Hansen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Leo Hansen. Dorothy enjoyed volunteering at Care Net and was an avid golfer. She was...

Robert Rowe

Robert Rowe

Sep 19, 2010

Robert "Bob" Lee Rowe, 67, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2010. Born in Cumberland, Maryland, he was the son of the late Robert R. Rowe and Mary Blocker Rowe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Joy Lee Rowe. Bob loved to support his grandchildren in all the sports they participated in....

Dolly Howard

Dolly Howard

Sep 18, 2010

Laverne Clouse Howard, 80, of Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2010. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Avery Clouse and Dorothy Hyatt Clouse. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Colonel Perry Howard and a son, Rick Howard. She is survived by a sister, Joyce Monteith...

Dorothy Scruggs

Dorothy Scruggs

Sep 16, 2010

Dorothy Scruggs, 77, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2010. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 20 in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Dori Pratt will officiate. Burial will be in Angel Cemetery. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Catherine Wilson

Catherine Wilson

Sep 16, 2010

Catherine Eleanor Wilson, 89, of Otto, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 16, 2010. Born in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Robert Simens and Clara Kowalke Simens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Delgarno Wilson; a brother and a sister, Alice Graunstadt. Catherine was faithfully...

Robin Hallman

Robin Hallman

Sep 14, 2010

Robin Nell Hallman, 50, of Highlands, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2010. Born in Jacksonville, FL, she was the daughter of Robert Theron Hallman and the late Wynette Helen Swindell Hallman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ada and Clyde Hallman. Robin was a former resident of Glenvue Nursing Home in Glennville, GA...

Teena "Tigger" Welch

Teena "Tigger" Welch

Sep 14, 2010

Teena "Tigger" Welch, 48, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2010. Born in Pontiac, MI, she was the daughter of the late Dover and Dorothy Evans Welch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Judy Griffith who died November 29, 2006. Teena enjoyed working with young people; she was fearless and liked a...

Cecil Sanders

Cecil Sanders

Sep 12, 2010

Cecil T. "Bing" Sanders passed away on September 12th, 2010 at home with his family by his side. He grew up in Franklin, N.C., but has resided in Umatilla, Fl since 1986. He was predeceased by his parents and his brothers, Neil, Billy, and Charlie Sanders. He is survived by his wife, Anna Sanders and 5 children, Jacqueline Sanders of...

Laura Mccauley

Laura Mccauley

Sep 11, 2010

Laura McCauley, 38, of Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2010. Born in Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Robert Lee McCauley and the late Betty Vossberg McCauley, who passed away November 13, 2009. Laura was a loving mother and a kind, generous friend to all who knew her. In addition to her father, Robert Lee McCauley...

Marion "Ray" Ledford

Marion "Ray" Ledford

Sep 11, 2010

Marion "Ray" Ledford, 55, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2010. Born in Macon County he was the son of the late Paul Thomas Ledford and Ida Patton Ledford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Wig, Lester, Bud, Lawrence and Buck. He was self employed in the construction business; was of the Baptist...

Dan Schoenman

Dan Schoenman

Sep 9, 2010

Dan A. Schoenman, 77, of Franklin, NC, formerly of Longwood, FL, passed away Thursday, September 09, 2010. Born in Peru, IN, he was the son of the late Alfred Schoenman and Laverne Huddlestone Schoenman. Dan worked as an Insurance Executive for The Ohio Casualty Insurance Group, formally American Fire and Casualty Ins. Company, retiring after 30 + years of service....

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