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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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William Drinnon
Dec 31, 2004
William M. Drinnon, of Franklin, entered into rest Friday, December 31, 2004. Born in Macon County, he was the son of Tony and Tammy White Drinnon. In addition to his parents, he is survived by paternal grandparents, Bill and Shirley Drinnon, and maternal grandparents, Joe and Helen White, all of Franklin; a sister, Lynzy Drinnon of the home; aunts and...
Tyler Tran
Dec 31, 2004
Tyler Truong Tran, infant son of Tam "Tum" Minh Tran and Shannon J. Ainsworth, entered into rest Friday, December 31, 2004. Tyler was born in Buncombe County and was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, David Ainsworth. Surviving in addition to his parents are paternal grandparents, Thanh "Sandy" Hoang and Hong Tran of Franklin; maternal grandmother, Marcela Ainsworth of...
Gene Holland
Dec 24, 2004
Edward Eugene "Gene" Holland, 63, of Franklin, entered into rest on Friday, December 24, 2004. A native of Macon County, he was the son of Claude Holland and the late Britta Lee Teague Holland. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother, Doyle Holland. Gene was a retired long distance truck driver for 39 years....
Sophia Barden
Dec 4, 2003
Sophia Barden, 89, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2003, in a local nursing home. Born in Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Leon Michael Buyukas and Alkmene Kyrometes Buyukas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Albert Edward Barden, Jr. who passed away in 1994, and...
Elizabeth Reed
Sep 30, 1995
Elizabeth "Betty" Bryant Reed, 63, of Leesburg, VA, formerly of Winston Salem, died Saturday, September 30, 1995, in New York. A native of Thomaston, GA, she was the daughter of the late James Kenneth Bryant and Annie Archie Murray Bryant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Blair C. Reed. She worked for Intercessors...
Frank Wood
Dec 7, 1941
Frank Wood S2c USN Frank Wood was born in Jackson, Ohio on November 16,1916 of parents Ora and Mamie Wood. He had two sisters, Oden Wood Overly and Chella Wood Roshong. Frank attended school in Jackson and grew up as a fun loving young man who delighted in joking with and teasing his younger niece, Jill, and nephews Jack, Jerry,...
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