Jonathan Gibson
Nov 21, 2023
Jonathan Alan Gibson, Sr. 38, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Jonathan was born in Macon County, the son of Joseph Andrew "Andy" Gibson and Ruth Coir Gibson. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joe Gibson; and grandparents, Herman and Burdell Holbrook Coir. In addition to his parents, both of Franklin, he is survived by...
Randal Jones
Nov 19, 2023
Randal "Randy" Everette Jones, age 60, of Rabun Gap GA passed away November 19, 2023, after a long battle with illness. He was preceded in death by his father Thomas Clyde Jones. He leaves behind a son, West Mathis of Waynesville NC, mother Ruth Ann Crane Stancil (Howard Elkins) of Franklin NC a brother Ronald Steven Jones of Franklin NC...
Gene Russell
Nov 19, 2023
David Eugene "Gene" Russell of Clayton, Alabama, formerly of Franklin, NC, went home to be with the Lord on November 19, 2023. Gene was born January 11, 1944, in Macon County, to the late James and Rosalee Russell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Cordelia Russell. He was also preceded in death by...
Sandra Bradley
Nov 16, 2023
Sandra "Sandy" Bradley, 57, of Bryson City, NC. passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Sandy was born in Gastonia, NC to the late William "Bill" and Evelyn "Faye" Hastings. Sandy worked at many restaurants in Franklin where she made many friends. In 2009, she received her GED, which she was proud of. Sandy loved...
Kristi Harper
Nov 15, 2023
Kristi Jean Hannah Harper, 39, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, November 15,2023. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of Linda Forsetlund Hannah and the late Ricky Ray Hannah. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Henry and Marilyn Forsetlund, and Wilma Welch Hannah; and a very special cousin, Tony McCall. Kristi...
Hank Galloway
Nov 14, 2023
Hank Riley Galloway, 32, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Hank was born in Jackson County on October 9, 1991, to James Riley Galloway, who precedes him in death, and Leesa Sanchez, who survives him. Hank loved his family and children. He worked as a roofer in the construction industry. He loved to watch Georgia Bulldogs football....
George Nicholayeff
Nov 14, 2023
George Stephen Nicholayeff, 76, of Franklin NC, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023. George was born in Hunterdon, NJ. He was the son of the late George M. and Elsie Rebenklau Nicholayeff. He was of the Catholic faith. He worked in construction as a painter and loved to spend his free time bowling. He is a veteran of the Navy,...
Rose Stiles
Nov 14, 2023
Rose Hopkins Stiles, 91, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Rose was born in Rabun County, GA, the daughter of the late Raleigh and Gordia Cabe Hopkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles Monroe Stiles; an infant boy, "Baby Stiles"; foster parents, Ed and Bessie...
Verlin Curtis
Nov 14, 2023
Verlin Lafayette Curtis, 87, of Franklin NC, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Verlin was born in Macon County to the late Charles Curtis Sr. and Minnie McCall Curtis. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Elsie Brendle, Christine Brabson, Charles Curtis Jr, Willie Curtis, Claude Curtis, Catherine Cunningham, Jimmy Curtis, Barbara Bradley,...
William Barr
Nov 13, 2023
William Raymond Barr, 80, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023. He was born in San Diego, CA, to the late William Harold and Lucretia Noble Barr. He resided most of his life in south Florida and moved to Macon County in 1998. He was of the Catholic faith. He was a firefighter and paramedic for 30 years....
Nora Clark
Nov 11, 2023
Franklin ~ Nora Viola Stuart Clark, 81, passed away at her home on November 11, 2023, after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Doyle P. Clark, her first husband, Howard C. Patton, her daughter, Jane Elliott (Leo), her stepson, Timothy Clark, her grandchildren, Jacob Elliott and India Elliott, all of Franklin; her brothers Fred...
Byrd Collins
Nov 10, 2023
Byrd "Monroe" Collins, Jr., 77 of Franklin, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023. Monroe was the son of the late Bryd Monroe Collins Sr. and Lou Anna Franks Collins. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Marie Annette Collins; siblings, Delcia Carver, J.L. Collins, Tommy Collins, Ellis Collins, Furman Franks, Victor Franks, Margie Hopkins, Eva Nell King, Dorothy...
Mary Peareson Greig
Nov 9, 2023
As the red and gold autumn leaves softly fell from the trees surrounding her home in the mountains of Highlands, North Carolina, Mary Louise Peareson Grover Greig, peacefully and gracefully departed this life on November 9, 2023. Mary was born in Houston, Texas on August 16, 1926 to Hallie Kelley Peareson and Philip Edward Peareson. She grew up in Richmond,...
Pinkney Corbin
Nov 9, 2023
Roy Pinkney Corbin, 77, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, November 9, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Pinkney was born in Macon County, the son of the late Roy Jackson Corbin and Marie Crisp Corbin. He was one of the longtime elders and deacon of Central Baptist Church. Pinkney loved spending time with his family....
Shirley Martin
Nov 8, 2023
Shirley Leitner Martin, 88, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus, on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Born in Okeechobee, FL, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin Leitner and Bettie Elizabeth Dean Leitner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-seven years, DTHD Simeon Banks Martin, Sr.; one brother, Marvin;...
Shawn Henry
Nov 8, 2023
Harry Shawn Henry, 49, of Franklin, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Shawn was the son of Harry "Mack" and Mary Hodgin Henry. He was a member of Burningtown Baptist Church. He loved hunting, fishing, ginseng digging, gardening, and just being outdoors. He was a FHS class of 1992 graduate and went on to graduate...
Theodore Symonds
Nov 6, 2023
Theodore "Ted" Robert Symonds, 82, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023. Born in Geneva, NY, he was the son of the late Leo William Symonds and Elizabeth Teresa Carragher Symonds. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Leo E. Symonds. Ted retired as a Pipefitter/ Welder after 62 years of service....
Nicholas Murphy
Nov 6, 2023
Nicholas Brian Murphy, 81, of Otto, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023. Born in Portland, OR, he was the son of the late Dr. Nicholas Patrick Murphy and Mary O'Donnell Murphy. In addition to his parents, Mr. Murphy was preceded in death by two brothers, Tim Murphy, and Mike Murphy; and two sisters, Kathleen Murphy, and Colleen Snowden. Above...
Mary Mashburn
Nov 5, 2023
Mary Ella Mashburn, 75, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Frank Ellis and Annie Cloer Ledford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James David Mashburn, Sr; son, James David Mashburn, Jr.; and a sister, Rebecca Shuler. She was a member of...
Thomas Mccollum
Nov 4, 2023
Thomas Hanson McCollum of Franklin died Saturday, November 4, 2023, after a long illness. He was born December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor Day, to Phil Bruce and Mildred Kinnebrew McCollum. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Nancy McCollum Holmes, Jean McCollum Sutton, and Joy McCollum and an infant brother. He is survived by...
