Deborah Drake
Oct 5, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Debbie (Deborah Drake Corgan), our beloved wife, sister and family member. Debbie was born on November 11, 1952, in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Debbie graduated from Dallas High School, Dallas, PA, and began a career in banking. Having met the love of her life, William H. Corgan, Jr., they moved to...
Gonzalo Lemus
Oct 2, 2025
Gonzalo Barriga Lemus, 49, of Franklin, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 2, 2025. He has lived in the Franklin area for over 24 years. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church of Franklin. He loved his job as a roofer, but his favorite thing was watching his son play sports. He was very supportive...
Evelyn Smith
Oct 2, 2025
Evelyn Geraldine Smith, 91, of Swain County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025. Born on August 19, 1934, to the late Clint and Leona Shuler, Evelyn lived a life full of love, faith, and kindness that touched everyone who knew her. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jack Smith, and her cherished son, Roger...
Dorothy Eipper
Oct 1, 2025
With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Dorothy "Dottie" Patricia Eipper, who departed this life peacefully on October 1, 2025, at the Franklin House in Franklin, North Carolina. She was 90 years old. Born on October 22, 1934, Dottie was the beloved daughter of the late Patrick and Stella Miscavage Sperduto. She was preceded in death by...
Judith Califano
Sep 29, 2025
Judith V. Califano, known by all as Judy, age 85, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted servant of the Lord, entered the presence of her Savior Jesus Christ on September 29, 2025. Her life was a living testimony of God's love and grace. Judy was passionate about her garden and the beauty of God's creation, always seeing reminders of His...
Bruce Host
Sep 26, 2025
Bruce J. Host, a decorated veteran, devoted public servant, and tireless advocate for his community, passed away on September 26, at the age of 85. Born in Pennsylvania and raised in Kentucky, Bruce's life was defined by service—from his early days in the Kentucky National Guard to a distinguished 22-year career in the United States Air Force. As a Navigator,...
Michael Prodoehl
Sep 25, 2025
Michael Anthony Prodoehl, Sr., age 65, passed away peacefully at his residence in Franklin, North Carolina, on September 25, 2025. Born on July 9, 1960, Michael spent the last 15+ years of his life in Franklin, where he became a cherished member of the community. Most importantly, Michael died a saved man, having accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and...
James Bell
Sep 24, 2025
James "Jim" Paul Bell, 73, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Jim was born in Atlanta, GA, to the late William and Helen Bishop Bell He is survived by his daughters: Donna Smith, Dianna Queen and Brianna Hill; siblings, Vicki Wilson, Steve Bell; grandchildren, Amber Alford, Deanna Flowers, Jacob Queen, Micah Tallini, Andrew Tallini, Abraham Tallini, Isaac...
Carol Mccallum
Sep 23, 2025
Carol Joann Mccallum, 66, of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Carol was born in Cincinnati, OH. She is preceded in death by her father, James A Michael; brother, John William Michael; stepfather, Ed LeBlanc; and stepmother, Sonja Michael. She enjoyed all types of crafts, flowers, and spending time at home. She is survived by her daughter, Victoria...
Michael Magalis
Sep 21, 2025
Heaven got a good one. Michael Albert Magalis, age 73, passed away September 21st at Mission Hospital in Asheville North Carolina. He was born March 23rd, 1952, in Annapolis Maryland, the oldest of 4 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Magalis. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Suzanne Linda Magalis, and his sister, Patricia...
Rebekah Holland
Sep 17, 2025
Rebekah "Becky" Stiles Holland, 79, of Franklin, NC, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 17, 2025, surrounded by her family. Becky was born in Rabun County to the late George and Agnes Angel Stiles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Van Holland; and six siblings. She loved the Lord and reading...
Harold Elliott
Sep 17, 2025
On September 17, 2025, the Elliott family gathered around their husband, father, and grandfather, Harold Edwin Elliott, as he left this world just as he lived in it—with love, dignity, and a touch of humor. Born Christmas Day, 1940, Harold grew up with the mountains of Western North Carolina in his heart, a place he always knew he'd come home...
Linda Andy
Sep 13, 2025
Linda Gail Browning Andy, 69, of Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025. Linda was born to the late Arthur and Gertrude Crawford Browning. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick "Patriccio" Andy. After graduating from Baumholder High School, in Germany, she traveled to many places with her father as he was...
Roger Strum
Sep 11, 2025
Roger Kent Strum, 62, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025. Roger was the son of the late Thaxton Earl and Jean Strum. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his younger brother, Mark Todd Strum. He loved to fish with his brother, shoot air rifles, and spending time with his family. He is...
Patty Waters
Sep 10, 2025
Patty Pearson Waters, born November 24, 1946, in Catawba County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and dedication. She was preceded in death by her parents, Coy Pearson and Maggie Smith Pearson, and by her beloved husband Philip, who passed on February 22, 2024. A devoted accountant by profession and a woman of strong...
Laura Tardy
Sep 9, 2025
Laura "Agnes" Wooten Tardy, 84 of Franklin NC, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Agnes was born to the late Charles and Ruth Brown Wooten. She is survived by: two sons, Mark Tardy and Charles Tardy (Katie); daughter, Laura Doolittle (Craig); grandson, Blaine Doolittle; sisters, Catherine Ray Stinson, Shirley Shuler; and brother, Bruce Wooten. A special family gathering will be...
Wilburn Holt
Sep 9, 2025
Wilburn Wesley Holt, age 66, of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday September 9, 2025, with his family by his side. Wilburn was born in Rabun Co, GA, to the late Paul Robert "Bob" Holt and Pearl Irene Stiwinter. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Debra Holt. He enjoyed fishing and was always telling...
Judy Stiles
Sep 7, 2025
Judy Lee Stiles, 75 of Linden, NC, passed away September 7, 2025. Born in Jackson County North Carolina she was the daughter of the late Ora and Lucille Estes Cagle. She is survived by her husband, David Stiles; son, Donnie Stiles and David Lee Stiles & wife Barbara; daughter, Gina Endricks & husband Paul; grandchildren, Bradley Stiles, Delaney Stiles, Anna...
William Beil
Sep 5, 2025
William Robert "Billy Bob" Beil, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 5, 2025. Billy Bob was born in St Petersburg, FL, to the late William A and Cheryl D Guder Beil. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Marcia Beil. He was a dedicated father to his sons, a source of endless...
Hazel Jones
Sep 4, 2025
Hazel Buchanan Jones, 94, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at home on September 4, 2025. Born February 13, 1931, she was the youngest child of the late Tom L. Buchanan and Bessie McMahan Buchanan. Hazel loved spending time outdoors working in her yard and participating in annual wagon trains in both North and South Carolina with her late husband Wiley...
