Jeanne Cumbie
Dec 16, 2023
Jeanne Lyle Cumbie, 75, of Glenville, NC, passed away on Saturday, December 16 after a period of declining health. Born in Lakeland, FL, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Jean Brown Lyle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Autry Cumbie and Don Newlan; one brother, Brad Brown; and one sister,...
Damon Parker
Dec 13, 2023
Damon Allen Parker, 41, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Damon was the son of Cecil Winfred Parker and Shirley Diane Kimsey. He was a carpenter by trait and loved working on cars. He is survived by his parents, Cecil Parker (Joyce) of Cornelia, Ga, Shirley Kimsey of Mountain City, Ga.; children, Tommy Ramey of Mountain City,...
James Kirkland
Dec 9, 2023
James Matthew Kirkland, 82, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, December 9, 2023. He was born in Polk County, FL, on May 12, 1941. Jim was the son of the late Francis Matthew and Nannie Mae Helms Kirkland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Wade Kirkland. Jim retired from...
Matthew Ernst
Dec 7, 2023
Matthew Ernst, 59, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023. Matthew was the son of the late Russell and Dolores Nebot Ernst. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Dolores Pataky. He is survived by his siblings; Christopher Ernst (Elizabeth) of Stoughton, MA, Adrienne Mosco (Peter) of Franklin, NC, Julianna Burtoff of Long Island, NY,...
Rhonda Mason-Duvall
Dec 7, 2023
Rhonda Priscilla Mason-DuVall gained her eternal wings on the morning of December 7, 2023.She was born on August 7, 1969, in Rabun County, GA. She was the daughter of the late Gerald Daniel and Leona Greene Mason. Rhonda is survived by her husband of 26 years, Terry L. DuVall; two children, Brandy Carnes (Ben) of Tiger, GA, and Erwin John...
Hazel Breedlove Welch
Dec 5, 2023
Hazel Breedlove Welch, 86, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Hazel was born in Swain County on June 5, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Glen and Mae Dehart Breedlove. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband and best friend, Odis Paul...
Brenda Gilkey
Dec 5, 2023
Brenda Kiser Gilkey, 77, passed away on Tuesday December 5, 2023. She was the daughter of the late O'Wood and Dorothy Dalrymple Kiser. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Wade Gilkey. She was an active member of Mt. Hope Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Ross Shields (Kathy); brother, Dale Kiser (Kay); granddaughter, Rochelle...
Donna Fuller
Dec 5, 2023
Donna Marie Fuller, 51, of Sylva, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Donna was born in Hampton, VA on February 20, 1972. She was the daughter of Cleveland Fuller and Mary Stanton Parrish. She enjoyed coloring, painting, drawing, and putting puzzles together. Those who knew her will always remember her quiet, gentle soul, and her never-ending kindness. One of...
David Alvaro Ruiz Ordaz
Dec 3, 2023
David Alvaro Ruiz Ordaz, 77, of Otto, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Born in Mexico, he was the son of the late David Ruiz Colmenares and the late Modesta Ordaz. Mr. Ordaz was a landscaper and a member at St. Francis Catholic Church in Franklin. He is survived by his wife, Susana Acevedo Rios of Mexico; six children,...
Jim Brown
Dec 3, 2023
James "Jim" Robert Brown, 64, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, December 3, at his home. Jim was born in Atlanta, GA on September 4, 1959. He was the son of the late John Thomas and Etoyle Grier Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph Stephen Brown, and John Michael Brown; and...
Clifton Keener
Dec 3, 2023
Clifton Ervin Keener, 82, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Henry and Mildred Russell Keener. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven siblings, Esteleen Elliott, Laverne Dollarhite, Lois Kelly, Alex Keener, Ernest Keener, Henry J. Keener, and Odell Keener. Clif was...
William Hall
Dec 2, 2023
Early in the morning of December 2, 2023, William Ralph Hall (nicknamed Bub) age 84 left us to be with the Lord. He was born to Williams Ligah Hall and Bertie Leatherman Hall on August 10, 1939. He grew up with his two brothers and three sisters. He joined the Navy at the age of 18. Following his service, he...
Bobby Allen
Dec 1, 2023
Bobby Lynn Allen, 59, of Franklin, passed away at his home on Friday, December 1, 2023, after a long illness. He was born in Lee County, FL on January 31, 1964. He was the son of the late Bobby Silas Allen and the late Joyce Elizabeth DeVane. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother,...
Kathy Medford
Nov 30, 2023
After a long battle with dementia, Kathy passed away on Thursday, Nov 30, 2023, at her home in Franklin, NC. Born December 25, 1939, in Clayton, Georgia. She moved with her family to Waynesville, NC. where she spent her childhood and met her adoring husband, Joel. She graduated from Waynesville Township High School. After graduating she and Joel married and...
Marilyn North
Nov 30, 2023
Marilyn Outlaw North, 87, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023. Marilyn was born in Ft. Pierce, FL to the late Edwin and Elizabeth Outlaw. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sons, Thomas Leon North Jr. and Donald Maurice North, brother, Donald Eugene Newton, sister Sandra Kay Ritton and granddaughter, Heidi Lynn North....
Lillie Mae Ammons Smith
Nov 29, 2023
Lillie Mae Ammons Smith, 81, peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 in Franklin, NC. She was born on April 6, 1942 in Macon County, NC to the late George and Dillie Green. Lillie Mae was married to the late Kenneth Edward Smith, who preceded her in death in 2022. She was also preceded in death by...
Raymond Hochstetler
Nov 29, 2023
Raymond Hochstetler Jr., 84, of Franklin, NC, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Raymond was the son of the late Raymond Hochstetler Sr. and Alma Culp Hochstetler. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Neva (Arlen) Slabaugh, Carrol Jean Hochstetler, Howard (Leona) Hochstetler, Lester Hochstetler;...
Virgil Shewbart
Nov 28, 2023
Virgil A. "Bud" Shewbart 10/05/1934-11/28/2023 Lieutenant Colonel, Virgil A. Shewbart, 89, Franklin NC resident passed away on Wednesday November 28, 2023, after a short illness. There is so much of Bud that lived between the dates. He was a great father, a good family man and a friend to so many. Bud served in the US Air Force as a...
Branch Buchanan
Nov 23, 2023
Branch H. Buchanan, 87, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late James Ellis Buchanan and Ruby Mason Buchanan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Blanton Buchanan; brothers, Kenneth, Max, and Wade; sisters, Pearl Campbell, Anna Mae...
Quentin Crowe
Nov 21, 2023
Josh "Quentin" Crowe, 45, of Clyde, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Quentin was born in Rabun County, GA. He was the son of James Wallace "Josh" Crowe and Deborah Lucille Green Brown. He had been attending Old Pathway Baptist in Waynesville, NC. Quentin was an accomplished musician, loved playing guitar and spending time with his family. He is...
