Obituaries

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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