John Canfield
Feb 24, 2024
John Ramsey Canfield, 77, of Franklin, NC, passed away on February 24, 2024. He was born in Newark, New Jersey on October 10, 1946, to the late Frank and Jane Canfield. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Mae Canfield. Mr. Canfield served his country in the United States Army. He worked for...
John Mcdonald
Feb 24, 2024
John Norman McDonald, 72, of Franklin, NC, went to meet his heavenly Father on February 24, 2024, after a 6 ½ year illness. His earthly journey has ended, and he is now walking with the Lord on the streets of gold. He was the son of the late Robert and Belda McDonald. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Lonnie Giles
Feb 23, 2024
Lonnie E. Giles, age 60, of Cumming, GA, passed away on February 23rd, 2024. Lonnie was an entrepreneur and founder of Georgia Automated Access. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was born in Rahway, NJ, on February 6th, 1964, to the late Paul Edwin Giles and Clara Florene Ansley. Lonnie was an avid car collector who...
Lois Nielsen
Feb 21, 2024
Lois Lee Grau Nielsen, 92, of Franklin NC, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Lois was the daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy Denman Grau. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Thomas Nielsen. She was an administrative assistant for Federal Judge Charles Fulton, for the Court of Appeals. She retired and moved to Franklin in...
Chester Stanley
Feb 17, 2024
Chester Hope Stanley, 87, of Franklin passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late James Monroe and Jesse Luna Franks Stanley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-five years, Susie Carpenter Stanley; three sisters, Mary Sue Ledford, Bonnie Holbrooks, and Jean Stanley;...
Mary Campbell
Feb 14, 2024
Mary Josephine "Mary Jo" Swafford Campbell, 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, after a brief illness. She was born in Macon County on August 3, 1944 to the late Paul and Elizabeth Poindexter Swafford. Mary Jo was a faithful member of Iotla Baptist Church, where she enjoyed serving in many areas, including the nursery, choir, flower committee,...
Norman Farrell
Feb 14, 2024
Norman "Norm" Wesley Farrell, 88, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on February 14, 2024. Born in Gastonia, NC, he was the son of the late Daniel W. and Nora E. Scott Farrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Frances Switzer Farrell; son, Norman "Wes" Farrell, Jr.; stepson, Duane Wantland;...
Kurt Tastinger
Feb 13, 2024
Kurt Joseph Tastinger, 30, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. He was born on April 24, 1993, in Sylva, NC, to Tom and Wynell Tastinger. Kurt was a big-hearted individual who was full of life. He had a great sense of humor and was known for his jokes and goofball nature. Kurt was also empathetic, kind,...
Carolyne Everett
Feb 11, 2024
Carolyne Elaine Garrett Everett, 72, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Born in Washington, NC, she was the daughter of the late Ira Simmons Garrett, Sr., and Sarah Frances Woolard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Sandra Everett; and three brothers, Ira Garrett, Jr., Charles Garrett,...
Bob Ledford
Feb 11, 2024
William Robert "Bob" Ledford, 83, of Royston GA, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Bob was born in Franklin, NC to the late Harlie and Nellie May Watts Ledford. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Kate Speed, Rene Ledford, John Ledford, Jim Ledford, Mary Hodgin, Betty Daniels; infant siblings, Glenn Ledford, and Bessie Ledford. He worked...
Toby Bateman
Feb 10, 2024
Toby Gene Bateman Sr., 77, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Toby was born in Macon County to the late Gene and Blanche Ledbetter Bateman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Sarah Vinson. Toby was a very hard worker and worked as a telephone contractor for many years but was best known...
Joyce Pannell
Feb 10, 2024
Joyce "Joy" Pannell, 68, of Franklin, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on February 10, 2024. She was born in Jackson County, North Carolina, to the late Odell and Villie Hyatt Johnson, on September 25, 1955. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was the "go to" person in the family when someone was sick...
Patricia Massung
Feb 7, 2024
Patricia Lynn Massung, 63, of Franklin, NC passed away on February 7, 2024. She was born June 23, 1960, in Miami, Florida to Robert and Marcella Massung. Trisha as most know her by, was a free spirit and loved nature. She always had a smile and funny comments for whoever she knew and met. She graduated from Franklin High School...
Patricia Zilbauer
Feb 7, 2024
Patricia Sue Anglin Zilbauer, 80, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, after a period of declining health. Born in Broward County, FL, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Rosswell Anglin, Sr., and the late Edith Mae Bromwell Anglin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas R. Anglin, Jr.,...
Imelda Mendoza
Feb 4, 2024
Imelda Mendoza, 55, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, February 4, after a brief illness. Born in Mexico, she was the daughter of Juan Mendoza Rogel and Matilde Jimenez Reyes. Mrs. Mendoza was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Franklin, NC. Her family affectionately called her "Morena" or "More". She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister....
Carol Arnold (Woodlee)
Feb 4, 2024
Kathryn Carol Woodlee Arnold, 68, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, following a brief illness. Carol was born in Columbia, SC, to the late Thomas Baxter and Duaine Meadows Woodlee. She was a member of the Franklin Church of Christ. Carol Arnold is a product of Macon County Schools, who devoted her whole life to educating our...
Ramona Royse
Feb 2, 2024
Ramona Sue Batson Royse, 64, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, February 2, 2024. Born in Kankakee, IL, she was the daughter of the late Jerry and Virginia Jensen Batson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Scott Batson. Ramona was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church in Franklin,...
Jessie Stiwinter Henson
Jan 31, 2024
Jessie Stiwinter Henson, 87, of Dillard, GA passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Len and Ethel Louise Patterson Stiwinter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton P. Henson; stepdaughter, Annmarie Henson; and a brother, Morris L. Stiwinter. Jessie loved to spoil...
Mable Gregory
Jan 30, 2024
Mable Hopper Gregory, 82, of Franklin, NC, went to be with the Lord on January 30, 2024. She was born in Rabun County, Georgia on May 6, 1941, to the late Alex and Maggie Hopper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Gilmer Gregory; a daughter, Tammy Hill: a son Tommy Gregory; one...
