Clinton Barnett
Sep 22, 2023
Retired Major, Clinton Joseph Barnett, Jr. went home to be with Jesus on Friday, September 22, 2023. Born in Morristown, NJ, he was the son of the late Clinton Joseph Barnett, Sr. and Elizabeth Bouton Barnett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Michael Barnett and a brother John Barnett. Mr. Barnett was a...
Amber Klatt
Sep 22, 2023
Amber Latisha Klatt, 38, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of Sandra Kay Green and Kevin Klatt. Amber loved to sing, do crafts, and write poetry. She had attended Franklin Church of God. She was preceded death by her son, Dakota Williamson; her grandfather, Al Klatt; and grandmother, Rosa...
Melba Huggins
Sep 17, 2023
Melba Moses Huggins, 84, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023. She was born in Macon County on May 23, 1939, to the late Lorenze Thomas Moses and Edna Bowman Moses. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Huggins; brothers, Harry Moses, Joe Moses, infant Edgar Moses; sisters, Virginia Corbin, and Hazel...
Malcolm Lastinger
Sep 17, 2023
Malcolm "Roy" Lastinger, 76, went to be with the Lord on September 17, 2023, from the comfort of his home in Franklin, North Carolina. He was born on October 13, 1946, in Moultrie, Georgia to Elvah and Julia Lastinger. After high school, Roy joined the Navy and proudly served his country. The Navy took him to Pensacola, FL, where he...
Nancy Buchanan
Sep 13, 2023
Nancy Christiansen Buchanan, 82, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Nancy was the daughter of the late Harry and Astrid Pederson Christiansen. She is survived by daughters, Juli Wilson, Susan Wilson (David Thayer); sons, David Buchanan, Mark Wilson (Kerry); two grandchildren; brother, Frank McCall (Azelia); nephews, Kyle McCall, Keith McCall (Alice); three nieces and two nephews. No...
Margie Nicholson
Sep 11, 2023
Mrs. Margie Nell (Shook) Nicholson, age 93, of Otto, NC, passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2023. Margie was born on October 3, 1929, to the late Fairl Banks and Rubey Bonnie Wood Shook in Tate City, Georgia. Margie had an adventurous life living all across the United States, but her favorite place was her quiet home on...
Carol Ann Fox
Sep 11, 2023
Carol Ann Fox passed away peacefully on September 11, 2023, at the age of 84. She was the kind of mother that every child deserves, and her three daughters were lucky enough to have. She was also a wonderful grandmother to 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Carol is now dancing with the love of her life, Jim Fox, who passed...
Mary Hart
Sep 11, 2023
Mary B. Maney Hart, 74, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023. She was the daughter of the late George and Dorothy Parker Maney. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bruce Hart; one brother; and six sisters. She is survived by her children, Terena Dodd (Wade); Richard Jones (Felicia); four grandchildren, Angelina McCall, Erica Tastinger,...
Mary Enloe
Sep 11, 2023
Mrs. Mary Melaine Enloe, age 70 of Franklin, KY went to be with the Lord at 7:30 PM on Monday, September 11, 2023, at the Medical Center at Bowling Green in Bowling Green, KY. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 15, 2023 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM at the Franklin First United Methodist Church. Funeral service will be...
James Henry
Sep 11, 2023
James Patrick Henry, 80, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023. James was the son of the late Thurman and Arcilla Woody Henry. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Nathan Henry and an unborn grandchild. He worked for the NC State DOT and served our country in the Army National Guard for 9 years. He was an...
Grace Aydelotte
Sep 7, 2023
Grace Augusta Herold Aydelotte, 89, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023. Grace was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Grolz Herold. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roger Aydelotte Sr.; sisters, Lillian Herold and Elsie Hadaway. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandson and great granddaughter. She is survived...
Robert "John" Cipolla
Sep 7, 2023
Robert "John" Cipolla, 62, of Otto, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023. Born in Miami, FL, he was the son of the late Al and Beulah Derby Cipolla. Mr. Cipolla served in the 82nd Airborne with the United States Army. In recent years, he worked as a med-tech in the medical field and received the employee of the year...
Donald Gardner
Sep 5, 2023
Donald Turner Gardner, 91, of Franklin, NC, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. He was the son of the late Cecil Lamar and Mary Horton Gardner. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Annette Price Gardner; and sister, Shirley Gardner McFarland. He has lived Franklin for over 25 years and is a member...
James Schultz
Sep 5, 2023
James Lee Schultz, Sr.,77, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023. He was the son of the late Claude Schultz. He moved to Franklin in 2021 from Florida. He was a member of South Macon Baptist Church. He loved woodworking, fishing, hunting, archery, camping, and just being outdoors. He served our country for two tours in Vietnam and...
Darlene Holden
Sep 3, 2023
Darlene Vestal Holden, 68, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, September 3, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Melvin and Etta Yates Vestal. Darlene loved the Lord and fought a long hard battle with cancer for 10 years. She was and always will be the best mother and wife God could have given anyone. She loved...
Michael Tallent
Sep 2, 2023
Michael "Box "Barry Tallent, 66, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Carlton "Jack" and Annie Maude Burnette Tallent. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy Tallent and Randy Logan Tallent. Mike loved planting a garden and going fishing. He...
Chuck Mallonee
Aug 31, 2023
Charles "Chuck" William Mallonee, 62, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, August 31, 2023, after a courageous battle. Chuck was born in Buncombe County, the son of the late Thomas Lane and Esther Rivers Mallonee. He graduated with a Masters in social work from the University of North Carolina. He worked for 35 years with the...
Mike Holden
Aug 31, 2023
Robert "Mike" Michael Holden, 57, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Born in Rabun County, GA, he was the son of the late Melvin and Anna "Ruth" Pickens Holden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Jeremiah Ortega. Mike was a member of Cowee Baptist Church. He enjoyed going to races,...
Donna Ballentine
Aug 29, 2023
Donna Elaine Ballentine, 67, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023. She was born to the late James and Mary Steed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and was the third oldest of five siblings. She was a mother of four, grandmother of five, and a great grandmother of one. She loved her family dearly. She loved the beach and...
Mary Cook
Aug 28, 2023
Mary Catherine Cook, 68, of Bryson City passed away August 28, 2023, at her home. Born November 19,1954 in Macon County to the late Lawrence Grady Dalton and Edna Corinne Raby Dalton. She lived in Swain County for over 40 years after the loss of her late husband John Cook. She loved her family and enjoyed talking with her family...
