Jo Carol Law Durham
Apr 2, 2024
A LOVING FAREWELL Jo Carol Law Durham, 90, of Highlands, NC, died April 2, 2024, at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Jo was born on December 14, 1933, in Brooksville, FL to John D. and Carolyn Johnston Law, in the family home that her grandfather built in 1895. She graduated from Hernando High School in 1951 and then...
Charles "Tubby" Zachary
Apr 2, 2024
Charles Edwin (Tubby) Zachary passed away Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. Tubby was born August 31, 1962, to the late Peggy Talley Zachary and Charles Zachary in Franklin, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Bo Cunningham. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Jo Cloer...
Anastasia Woolbright
Apr 2, 2024
Anastasia Louise Woolbright, born March 25, 2024, at 6:37pm, peacefully passed away in her mother's arms at home in the wee hours of the morning on April 2, 2024. She was diagnosed with anencephaly at 19 weeks gestation, but it proved to be no match for her fighting spirit. She defied all odds and thrived until she went home to...
Pamela Bullington
Mar 30, 2024
Pamela Marie Bullington, 64, of Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024, at her home. Pamela was born in New Orleans, LA, to the late Earl and Beverly Blackwell Perry. She loved the mountains and moved here to call them home around six years ago. She worked for Wells Fargo as an Information Technologist. She served our country in...
Mary Anderson
Mar 24, 2024
Mary Lou Anderson, a beacon of knowledge and kindness, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2024, at the age of 92 in Franklin, North Carolina. Born on June 16, 1931, in Covington, Ohio, Mary Lou lived a life marked by a deep passion for learning, music, and the great outdoors. Affectionately known as Mary Lou to her friends and family,...
Betty Madison
Mar 23, 2024
Betty Sue Kell Madison, 81, of Franklin, NC, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 23, 2024. Betty was born in Macon County to the late Milford and Annie Ledbetter Kell. Betty retired from TekTone Manufacturing Company in Franklin. She enjoyed canning, antiquing, and reading. She had a big heart and was a very giving person. She is survived by sisters, Belva...
Darrell Wood
Mar 22, 2024
Darrell Robert Wood, 67, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024. Darrell was born in Macon County, North Carolina, to the late George Wood and Doris Mills (Wood) Mathis. He was preceded in death by an infant sister, his parents, his nephews Jack Swafford and Jeremy Swafford, and his grandson Greyson Giles. Darrell is remembered as a man who loved his...
Max Mcguire
Mar 19, 2024
Max Dale McGuire, 93, of Otto, NC went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Born in Avery County, he was the son of the late Lee Roy and Bertha Church McGuire. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Herman Arch McGuire; and three sisters, Rosalene Tugman, Lucille Moore, and Nell...
Allan Wilkes
Mar 18, 2024
Allan Bryan Wilkes, 67, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024. Allan was the son of the late Herman and Ruth Tallent Wilkes. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Ellis Wilkes and Tami Robbins. He was a native of Macon County and was proud of his Cherokee Heritage. He loved people, especially those that were...
Catherine Keener
Mar 16, 2024
Catherine Marie Cabe Keener, 91, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Mrs. Keener was born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Jake and Edna Cabe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ross Keener; two brothers, Don Cabe, and Charlie Cabe; sister, Willa Mae Jones and...
William Jorgensen
Mar 13, 2024
William Carl "Bill" Jorgensen, 96, of Franklin, North Carolina passed away at home on March 13, 2024. Survived by his wife of 27 years, Barbara Jorgensen. Preceded in death by 2 Daughters- Jill Vehr and Tracy Jorgensen and 2 Grandchildren- Leander Siegel and Jamie Kharlin. Survived also by 3 Daughters- Dr. Rebekah Jorgensen, Dr. Wendy Jorgensen, and Seanne Jorgensen, and...
David Snyder
Mar 12, 2024
David Lawson Snyder, 77, of Franklin, NC went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. David was the son of the late Rev. Lawson Buchanan Snyder and the late Charlotte Mason Snyder. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Carolyn Snyder; and infant sister, Mary Evelyn Snyder. He was a lifelong member of...
Sharon Lenihan
Mar 8, 2024
Sharon Lee Ann Yager Lenihan, 80, of Franklin, NC, passed away Friday March 8, 2024. Sharon was born in Newark, NJ to the late John Shaffer and Frances Yager. She was preceded in death by her parents, spouse of 58 years, Thomas P Lenihan Jr. She enjoyed crafting, loom knitting, and most of all spending time with her family and...
Suzanne Makinson
Mar 6, 2024
Suzanne Marie Summers Makinson, 93, wife of 55 years to the late H. Nelson "Doc" Makinson, Jr, DVM, passed away on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024. Born October 8th, 1930, in Lakeland, Florida, Suzanne was the daughter of the late C.H. Summers, Sr, and Lois Overstreet Summers. Suzanne was a devoted wife, mother, and very active in her church. She was...
Brenda Cook
Mar 5, 2024
Brenda Gayle Cook, 66, of Franklin NC, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Brenda was the daughter of the late Lloyd Cook and Edith Henry Lopes. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandchild, Baby Crisp; great grandchild; Baby Peavy. She was a native of Macon County and a member of Ellijay Missionary Baptist Church. She was...
Bob J. Simons
Mar 5, 2024
Bob J. Simons, 83, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, March 4, 2024. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Thomas Burton and Lottie Clark Simons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Clint Simons, and Dent Simons; and three sisters, Jean Dills Kusterer, Pauline Freeman,...
Stella Cunningham Jenkins (Nichols)
Mar 5, 2024
Stella Mae Cunningham Jenkins, 93, of Otto, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Felix Floyd and Leona Beasley Nichols. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Cunningham; two sisters, Ann Lamb, and Fannie Nichols; and three brothers, Bobby Nichols, Hoyt Nichols,...
Cheryl Ross
Mar 4, 2024
Cheryl Louise Ross, 63, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024. Cheryl was a volunteer at her church for the food pantry for many years. She loved spending time and taking care of her grandchildren. She is survived by six children, ten grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. A private family service will be held at a later date....
Kathryn Vaughn
Mar 3, 2024
Kathryn Vaughn, 78, of Winder, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, after a period of declining health. Born in Rabun County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Philo and Maybelle Chastain Neely. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Crawford, Carl, and Bill Neely. Mrs. Vaughn was a member of...
Huey Krag
Mar 2, 2024
Huey Foster Krag (Hugh), 84, passed away March 2, 2024, after a brief illness. He was the husband of Nancy Cable Krag, to whom he was married for 51 years and the son of the late Huey Fredrick and Idella Foster Krag. He was a native of Burningham, Alabama, graduate of Auburn, served in the US Army enlistment with the...
