Kathryn Weyh
Nov 4, 2023
Kathryn "Kathy" Weyh, 85 of Franklin passed away on November 4, 2023. Mrs. Weyh was born in Virginia to the late Clark and Sylvia Yoder. She was of the Baptist faith and was a longtime member of Victory Baptist Church in Sylva. Kathryn worked as a secretary for the Price and Price Law Firm in Bradenton FL. Kathy and her...
Rodman Middleton
Nov 4, 2023
Rodman Joseph Middleton, 79, of Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023. He was born in Camden, NJ, to the late Charles and Genevieve Middleton. He was a retired truck driver and was a member of Minatola Volunteer Fire Department and Minatola Volunteer Rescue Squard in NJ. He is survived by his son, Rodman Timothy Middleton of Jersey City,...
Stanley Scruggs
Nov 3, 2023
Stanley Scruggs, 83, of Franklin went to be with the Lord on November 3, 2023. Mr. Scruggs was born in Macon County on September 3, 1940, to the late Willie and Addie Scruggs. He was a member of Burgess Chapel. Stanley worked as a hospital orderly in in Miami, Florida, Youngstown, Ohio, and Memorial Mission Hospital, in Asheville. His last...
Allie Archer
Nov 2, 2023
Allie Leonard Archer, 90, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2023, at his home in Franklin, NC. Allie was born in Murphy, NC to the late Jack and Marie Shields Archer. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lillian Castleberry Archer; and daughter, Rita Archer Tharp. He moved to Cartersville, GA, where he graduated from high school. He...
Louise Williams
Oct 30, 2023
Louise "Shorty" Hazel Robinson Williams, 86, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023. Born in Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Albert Moore and Mildred Madelyn Marlow Robinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hank Levi Williams; and two brothers, Joe Robinson formerly of Franklin, NC, and Wendal...
Edward Cruse
Oct 30, 2023
Edward Russell Cruse, 50, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023. Edward is the son of Lee Cruse and Polly Baysden Cortez. He enjoyed building and tinkering on things. He was a great family person and loved spending time with his grandkids. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Polly Potter Cruse; son, Jeffrey Braydin...
Kathryn Rogers
Oct 29, 2023
Kathryn "Kathy" Moffitt Rogers, 70, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023. Kathy was the daughter of Hattie Henry Moffitt and of the late Benjamin Moffitt. She was of the Protestant faith and loved riding motorcycles. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Charles "Jim" Rogers; children, Melissa Allen (Mike) of Candler, NC, Kimberly Pierce of Franklin,...
Joann Hastings
Oct 28, 2023
JoAnn Marie Sellers Hastings, 85, of Warner Robins, GA, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Hazel Smith Sellers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Sellers. JoAnn was a member of Green Acres Baptist Church in Warner Robins, GA...
Joanne Kaufman
Oct 28, 2023
Joanne A. Kaufman, of Franklin, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Born in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul G. and Anna Schrader Strayer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Marlin Kaufman; and a brother, Alan Strayer. Joanne...
Edwin Welch
Oct 26, 2023
We mourn the loss of Edwin Charles Welch. Born January 5, 1956, and passed away on October 26, 2023, at the age of 67. Ed made his home in Franklin, NC, but had lived in Charleston, SC for many years, where he ran a successful construction business. He was a wise, and loving father to Harold Justin Welch and Sydney...
James Moore
Oct 24, 2023
James Parker "JP" Moore, 85, of Franklin, went to be with the Lord on October 24, 2023. Mr. Moore was born on June 30, 1938, in Macon County to the late Charlie Parker and Ethel Haskett Moore. JP was the oldest of seven children and was preceded in death by sisters, Maxine Dills and Janice Faucett; brothers, Donnie, Bobby Joe,...
Geraldine Morgan
Oct 24, 2023
Geraldine "Toekie" Morgan, 80, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Beulah DeHart Morgan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Jessie Alexander, Linda Mason, and Maxine "Bill" Bates; nephew, Larry "Gomer" Cook; and a...
Judy Tallent
Oct 23, 2023
Judy Ann Hooper Tallent, 70, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Fred Hooper Jr. and Margie Lee Cabe Hooper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Tallent; and two brothers, Jay Hooper, and Donnie Ray Hooper. Judy is survived...
Ryan Lee
Oct 22, 2023
Ryan Christopher Lee, 33, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 22, 2023, in Walhalla, SC. Born in East Stroudsburg, PA, he was the son of Shannon John Lee and Tracy Luckey Lee. He was an avid survivalist who spent a great deal of time outdoors. His children were his greatest joy and meant the world to him. He...
Ethel Ammons
Oct 22, 2023
Ethel Annie Roper Ammons, 92, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Patton Roper and the late Carrie Tallent Roper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by seven siblings, Roby Roper, Harvey Roper, Ruby Reeves, Allene Higdon, Lillie...
Deborah Kennedy
Oct 21, 2023
Deborah Anne Kennedy, 55, of Franklin went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2023. Mrs. Kennedy was born on August 3, 1968, in Charleston, West Virginia, to Jack and Sue Ellen Jones, who survive her. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, David Kennedy of nine years. Deborah was of the Catholic Faith. She...
Angelia Beam
Oct 21, 2023
October 10, 1965-October 21, 2023 Angelia (Angie) Lea Jones Beam died at home on Saturday October 21st, 2023, after several months' convalescence following brain surgery and a resulting stroke. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Steve Kilby. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Rev. David Beam of Franklin, N.C.; stepson, Andrew Beam (Katelyn), of...
Johnny Crisp
Oct 20, 2023
Johnny C. Crisp, 64, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, October 20, 2023. Born in Macon County, he was the son of Frankie Lee Crisp Sanders and Dallas Sanders of Franklin, NC. Johnny worked as a dairy farmer and was known for always working hard. He was a member of Windy Gap Baptist church. In addition...
David Barlow
Oct 19, 2023
David Andrew Barlow, 60, passed away on October 19, 2023. David was born on February 12, 1963, in Hialeah, Florida. David proudly served in the United States Navy, where he accumulated a treasure trove of stories from his days at sea. He enjoyed sharing these stories with those around him. After his honorable service, David relocated to Franklin, North Carolina,...
Richie Beale
Oct 18, 2023
Richie H. Beale of Black Mountain, NC, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. He was born March 31, 1950, in Macon County, NC and was a 1968 graduate of Franklin High School. He was a Christian and a member of the Ellijay Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry A. Beale and his mother,...
