Bonnie Short
Aug 27, 2023
Bonnie Sue Bishop Short, 70, of Brevard, NC, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023. Bonnie was the daughter of the late Hugh and Rosa Lee Bishop. She was preceded in death by her parents; her longtime partner and love of her life, Willis "Red" Ray Davis; and brother, Charles Edward Bishop. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church...
Bambi Ludwig
Aug 26, 2023
Bambi Lynn Ludwig, 39, of Long Creek, SC, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023. Bambi was born in West Palm Beach, FL. She was preceded in death by her sister, Jennifer Ludwig. She had the ability to make all things beautiful. She enjoyed yoga, meditation, art, and running her small business, Vine Faeries. Most of all she loved spending time...
Wanda Farmer
Aug 24, 2023
Wanda Mae Frady Farmer, 84, of Franklin, NC, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Wanda was born in Macon County to the late William Robert and Rena Sanders Frady. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ted Miller Farmer; and brother, James R Frady. She was a born again Christian and of the...
Earl "Roger" Gibson
Aug 24, 2023
Earl "Roger" Gibson, 70, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Fred and Luvenia West Gibson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Lee, Thomas, and Harold Gibson. Roger worked many years for Ledbetter Tire. He enjoyed collecting coins and coon...
Sherrill Stamey
Aug 23, 2023
John "Sherrill" Stamey went home to be with Jesus on August 23, 2023. Sherrill was born in Macon County to Howard and Grace Bates Stamey on December 31, 1936. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen "Dood" Stamey; his son, John Howard Stamey; his grandson James Coleman Stamey; siblings: Jack Stamey, and...
John Dileo
Aug 23, 2023
The Reverend John Michael DiLeo, 68, passed away from pancreatic cancer, on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at the Macon Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Born on March 9, 1955, to Joseph and Emily DiLeo in Port Chester, New York, John married Lucinda Palmer in Tampa, Florida on January 3, 1981. They bought property...
Terry Orr
Aug 22, 2023
Terry Orr, 68, of Annapolis, MD, formerly of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Born in Annapolis, MD, he was the son of the late Francis and Florence Aorilio Orr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Orr; and three sisters, Debra, Sherri, and Sandi. Terry may not have had an...
Thomas "David" Cruse
Aug 20, 2023
Thomas "David" Cruse, 52, of Arden, NC and formerly of Franklin, NC, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, after a period of declining health. David was born in Macon County, the son of the late Richard Lynn and Linda Hurst Cruse. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandparents, Howard and Eula Cruse, and Monta...
Wallace Welch
Aug 20, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of Wallace (Wally) Dean Welch announce his passing on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at the age of 93. Wally will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 31 years, Paula. His children Steve Welch and Sherrie Welch, his stepchildren Laura Lewis Thornton and Dan Lewis. His grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews....
Harry Joye
Aug 19, 2023
Tom Joye, 92, of Franklin, NC, met Jesus on Saturday, August 19, 2023. He took his last breath on Earth and his first breath in Eternity. Tom was born to the late Harry Thomas and Mildred Sellers Joye in Dillon, SC. He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife of 67 years, Eleanor Claire Joye. He served our...
Dayton Mashburn
Aug 18, 2023
Dayton Imbray Mashburn, 78, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Lawrence Grady and Jane Henry Mashburn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his precious granddaughter, Staci Mashburn; and seven siblings, Bruce Mashburn, David Mashburn, Nina Wood, Mildred Vaughn, Furman Mashburn, Howard...
Flora Franks
Aug 17, 2023
Flora "Evelyn" Young Franks, 92, of Sylva, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, August 17, 2023. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late John and Lula Ann Ridley Young. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Clinton Franks; three children, Steven Franks, Sandra Franks, and...
Raymond Shepherd
Aug 15, 2023
Raymond Hoyle Shepherd, 77, of Franklin, NC, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Raymond was the son of the late Perry and Lola Messer Shepherd. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Minnie Talley; brothers, Robert Shepherd and John Shepherd. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He was a Macon County Commissioner...
Merrilee Bordeaux
Aug 14, 2023
Merrilee Ann Bordeaux, 77, of Franklin, NC, passed on Monday August 14, 2023, in the early hours of the morning. She was the daughter of the late Bill and Meda Bryson. She was an active member of the community, assisting with the many festivals that grace our small town. She had a passion for writing, having won multiple awards for...
Mack Dalrymple
Aug 14, 2023
Mack Kenneth Dalrymple, 71, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023. Mack was born in Macon County, the son of the late Doyle and Loretta McLean Dalrymple. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Boyd Dalrymple; and a sister, Evelyn Dalrymple. He liked to hunt and fish, carpentry, and remodeling. He is...
Rodney Spivey
Aug 13, 2023
Rodney Stephen Spivey, 76, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023. Rodney was the son of the late Preston and Margarette McCracken Spivey. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bill Spivey; and sister, Susan Spivey. He was an information technology coordinator and served our country in the Navy during the Vietnam Era. He enjoyed cooking, working...
Francisco Garcia Monjaraz
Aug 11, 2023
Francisco Javier Garcia Monjaraz, 25, of Franklin, NC, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023. He was the son of Alberto Garcia Hernandez and Guadalupe Monjaraz Garcia. Francisco's priority was to take care of his family and workers, he was proud of his achievements, a lover of fishing, a fan of basketball, he loved cartoon animations like "Dragon Ball Z" and...
Fidencio Hernandez
Aug 11, 2023
Fidencio Hernandez of Franklin, NC, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, after a lengthy decline due to Alzheimer's Disease. He spent his final days at Grandview Manor and Angel Medical Center. Fidencio was born in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida. He attended Jefferson high School and earned an Associate's Degree from Hillsborough Community College. He was a professional musician, who...
Paul Wrobel
Aug 11, 2023
Paul David Wrobel, 71, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Friday, August 11th, 2023. Paul was born on May 27th, 1952, to Raoul and Eleanor Wrobel in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Myers High School, he worked for his brother Ray at "Ray's Car Clinic." After that, he worked alongside his beloved father at Sunrise Village in Tampa, Florida, for...
Edgar Garcia Monjaraz
Aug 11, 2023
Edgar Educardo Garcia Monjaraz, 19, of Franklin, NC, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023. He was the son of Alberto Garcia Hernandez and Guadalupe Monjaraz Garcia. Edgar's greatest treasure was his family and making modifications to his car. He was passionalte about mechanics, very fond of caps and tennis shoes, loved spending quality time with his family and friends, liked...
