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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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Linda Pietrzak

Linda Pietrzak

Jan 25, 2006

Linda Lee Pietrzak, 53, of Franklin, NC entered into rest Monday, January 23, 2006. A native of Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late James Lipofski and Vivian Delores Bumke Lipofski. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Pietrzak, who died in July 2000. She was a member of the Church of God in Whittier, NC....

Thomas Cowie

Thomas Cowie

Jan 25, 2006

Thomas Phillip Cowie, 87, of Franklin, NC, entered into rest on Wednesday, January 25, 2006. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Gordon Beatty Cowie and Alice Bertha Greening Cowie. Thomas was a member of First United Methodist Church. He was a retired tool and die maker. He is survived by his wife of 65...

Gloria Hinson

Gloria Hinson

Jan 24, 2006

Gloria Bender Hinson, of Cullowhee, NC, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 24, 2006. A native of Decatur, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late David and Dorothy Bender. Gloria received her associate degree from Orlando Junior College, bachelor degree from University of Florida and masters degree from Stetson University in Deland, FL. She was an educator with a...

Jason Powers

Jason Powers

Jan 24, 2006

Jason Emory Powers, 35, of Franklin, NC, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 24, 2006. He is survived by his parents, Winnie and Gary Virga; three brothers, Michael Virga, Nicholas Virga and David Virga all of Franklin. Private services will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Macon Funeral Home, PO Box 1175,Franklin, NC 28744,...

Mary Mcdonald

Mary Mcdonald

Jan 16, 2006

Mary Lee McDonald, 85, of Franklin, entered into rest on Monday, January 16, 2006. A native of Hoboken, GA, she was the daughter of the late Dewey S. Griffin and Macie Aultman Griffin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Davis McDonald, who died October 27, 2005; two brothers and two sisters. She was a member of Lake...

G. Howard Reece

G. Howard Reece

Jan 15, 2006

G. Howard Reece, 76, of Townville, SC, formerly of Franklin, NC, entered into rest on Sunday, January 15, 2006. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late George W. Reece and Gwendolyn Green Reece. He was a US Marine Corp veteran and was the owner and founder of Reeco's Tire Shop in Townville, SC. He was...

Nathan Dills

Nathan Dills

Jan 13, 2006

Nathan Glenn Dills, 19, of Franklin, NC, entered into rest on Friday, January 13, 2006. A native of Macon County, he was the son of Ronnie Joe Dills and Caren Rickman. He was a member of Snowhill United Methodist Church. Nathan was very artistic, loved fishing and collected knives. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal...

Robert Yates

Robert Yates

Jan 8, 2006

Robert Lee Yates, 97, of Franklin, NC, died Sunday, January 8, 2006. Born in Chattanooga, TN on June 12, 1908, he was the son of the late John Gordon Yates of Camilla, GA., and Stella Osment Yates of Chattanooga, TN. In addition to his parents, Mr. Yates was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Emma Buchs Yates...

Sara Scott

Sara Scott

Jan 7, 2006

Sara "Alice" Scott, 93, of Franklin, NC, entered into rest on Saturday, January 7, 2006. A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Bill Franks and Nancy Passmore Ertzberger. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Scott; two sons, Fred and Clyde Scott and a daughter, Margie Scott. She was a member of Watauga...

Jean Waller

Jean Waller

Jan 7, 2006

Jean Burroughs Waller, 81, of Cullowhee, NC, entered into rest on Saturday, January 7, 2006. A native of Trenton, NJ, she was the daughter of the late William Clifton Burroughs and Elizabeth Harriet Jones Burroughs. She was preceded in death by a brother, Eddie Burroughs who died in 1989. Jean worked as a legal secretary. She was a member of...

Charles Moore

Charles Moore

Jan 6, 2006

Charles Edward Moore, 78, of Franklin, NC, entered into rest on Friday, January 6, 2006. Charlie was born in Columbus, OH. He worked at Ingles for 10 years. He is survived by two children, Ron Moore of Margate, FL and Mary Lou Moore; and two grandchildren, Mark and Krystal Moore. Funeral Services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, January...

Theresa Holbrooks

Theresa Holbrooks

Jan 5, 2006

Theresa Marcella Jones Holbrooks, 51, of Franklin, NC, entered into rest on Thursday, January 5, 2006. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Martin Jones and Dorothy Louise Hobson Jones. She was preceded in death by a sister, Paulette Freeman Pope and a brother, Thomas Freeman both of Baltimore, MD. Theresa formerly attended West...

Martha Politz

Martha Politz

Jan 4, 2006

Martha Louise Politz, 79, of Franklin, entered into rest on Wed., January 4, 2006. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late William Grisam and Barbara Grisam Fink. She was married to the late John Charles Politz, Sr. who died in 1997. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by a son, John Charles Politz, Jr.,...

Dorothea Hyatt

Dorothea Hyatt

Jan 3, 2006

Dorothea Caroline Hyatt, 86, of Otto, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 3, 2006. She was the daughter of the late Warren Fisher Muncey and Ethel Dorothea Kirk Muncey. She was married to the late Richard Edwin Hyatt, Sr. who died in 1999 and was preceded in death by two brothers, Warren and Raymond Muncey. Dorothea was a member of...

Marshall Fouts

Marshall Fouts

Jan 3, 2006

Marshall Fouts, 83, of Franklin, NC, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 3, 2006. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late W.T. Fouts and Dora Rickman Fouts. He was married to the late Evelyn Huggins Fouts who died June 17, 1999 and was preceded in death by two brothers, Jacob Astor Fouts and Milton Fouts;...

John Lenoir

John Lenoir

Dec 30, 2005

John W. Lenoir, 84, of Franklin, NC, formerly of Riverview, Michigan, entered into rest on Friday, December 30, 2005. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Ben B. Lenoir and Corrinne Huckaby Lenoir. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Leon, J.B. and Bill. John was a US Army...

Jason Floyd

Jason Floyd

Dec 27, 2005

Jason Jeremy Floyd, 32, of Franklin, NC, entered into rest on Tuesday, December 27, 2005. Born in Copper Hill, TN, he was the son of Faye and Johnny Hartness of Franklin. He was a self employed landscaper and painter. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a daughter, Ashley Marie Floyd of Florida; a sister, Jessica Maddy of...

Clyde Bates

Clyde Bates

Dec 24, 2005

Clyde Freeman Bates, 72, of Franklin, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 24, 2005. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Boyd Bates and Lola Marie Watts Bates. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Jean Bates, and two brothers, Dennis and...

Rena Peek

Rena Peek

Dec 24, 2005

Rena Ledford Peek, 82, of Franklin, entered into rest on Saturday, December 24, 2005. A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Sallie Ledford. She was married to the late James Peek who died March 25, 1999 and was preceded in death by two daughters, Linda Sue Peek and Edna Phillips; three sons, Alec Sanders, Geral...

Wilson Ledford

Wilson Ledford

Dec 22, 2005

Wilson Marion Ledford, 84, of Milwaukee Oregon, formerly of Franklin, NC, entered into rest on Thursday, December 22, 2005. He was born on March 13, 1921, to the late Marion Raleigh Ledford and Franchie Sanders Ledford of Macon County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Calvin Ledford and Ellis Ledford. He is survived...

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