Mary Abreu
Jul 12, 2023
Mary Rebecca "Becky" Abreu (Carpenter), 60, of Asheville, NC, passed away in her home on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Becky was a loving, devoted mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and friend to many. Becky was predeceased by her father, Marvin Carpenter. She is survived by Carolyn Holland Herrington (mother), Marty Carpenter (brother), Robbie Carpenter (son), Cheyenne Abreu (daughter), Jaxon Deyoung (grandson,...
Mary Abreu
Jul 11, 2023
Mary Rebecca "Becky" Abreu (Carpenter), 60, of Asheville, NC, passed away in her home on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Becky was a loving, devoted mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and friend to many. Becky was predeceased by her father, Marvin Carpenter. She is survived by Carolyn Holland Herrington (mother), Marty Carpenter (brother), Robbie Carpenter (son), Cheyenne Abreu (daughter), Jaxon Deyoung (grandson,...
Charles Justice
Jul 11, 2023
Charles Woodrow Justice, Jr., passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Born in Bartow, FL, he was the son of the late Charles Woodrow Justice, Sr., and the late Jean Baggett Justice McKee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Justice. Mr. Justice proudly served on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the...
Errol Harkness
Jul 9, 2023
Errol "Pete" Wentworth Harkness, 85, of Franklin passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023. Pete was born in Garden City, Kansas to the late Claude and Thelma Coen Harkness. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Sharen Siegel; and granddaughter Shannon. He has lived in Franklin since 2017 and was of the Methodist faith. He loved woodworking and farming....
Joann Goslin
Jul 9, 2023
JoAnn Webb Goslin, 78, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023. Mrs. Goslin was born in Salem County, New Jersey on July 29, 1944. She was the daughter of the late Barney Webb and the late Grace Cossaboon Martin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Richard E. Martin; husband, Wilbert H....
Anne Hoell
Jul 3, 2023
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Marcia Mcgarity
Jul 2, 2023
Marcia Elizabeth McGarity joined the angels on July 2, 2023. She was 83 years old and passed in Asheville, North Carolina. She was born November 8, 1939, in Miami, Florida. Her family all lived on the same street as her parents Hoyt and May Louise Hitt. She was one of four children, her Brother Tom, Sister Lou Ann who are...
Sherry Walker
Jul 1, 2023
Sherry Loretta Walker, 61, of Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023. Sherry was born to the late Ronald and Frances Overstreet Walker. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Brian Walker. She was Disabled Veteran life member of three different chapters and American Legion. She loved animals. She viewed "nature as her religion and...
James Blanton
Jul 1, 2023
James Donald Blanton walked into glory on July 1st, 2023, after a period of declining health. Don was an avid hunter and outdoorsman with a special love for white tail deer hunting. Don was a skilled craftsman, building cabinets and other woodwork for many years. Don was a proud Army Veteran having served in the Korean Conflict and was a...
Mary "Polly" Bradley
Jun 30, 2023
Mary Paulette Bradley, 65, passed away on June 30, 2023, after a very lengthy decline of health, but so thankful that she is now eternally healed forever. She was better known to those that loved her by "Polly" or "sissy" or her very favorite, "pop-pop". Polly was born in Franklin, NC, on May 26, 1958, to the late Kenneth Holland...
Lorraine Sanderson
Jun 29, 2023
On June 29, 2023, Lorraine Theresa Sanderson of Franklin, NC passed on to be with God after a brief illness that she could not beat. Lorraine started out as a New Englander before finding her way to Franklin. She was born to Raymond and Mae Plant on October 13, 1930, in Williamstown, VT. She graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy, in...
Tim Lundy
Jun 29, 2023
Charles Timothy (Tim) Lundy, 67, supportive brother, loving father, joyous grandfather (Pop Pop), talented chef, and food and wine-loving friend, passed away on June 29, 2023. He was born in Macon, Georgia and settled in Otto, North Carolina in 1997. In 1999, he bought Rosewood Market in Highlands, North Carolina and made the little shop a gourmet attraction. In addition...
Michael Wood
Jun 25, 2023
Michael Anthony Wood, 87, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Born in Plainfield, NJ, he was the son of the late Michael and Addie Diana Wood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Jeremiah Gribble; two brothers; and one sister. Michael proudly served in the United States Air Force as a...
Cheryl Phillips
Jun 20, 2023
Cheryl Tremblay Phillips, 77, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Cheryl was born in Miami, FL., to the late Charles Joseph and Cecil Carter Tremblay. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Julieanne Tremblay. She was a hairdresser and member of St Francis Catholic Church in Franklin. She was affectionately known as "Meema" and loved...
Brian Dills
Jun 19, 2023
Brian David Dills, 43, of Franklin, passed away June 19, 2023. He was born in Macon County to Leroy and Gail Hooper Dills. He attended Prentiss Church of God. Brian loved to paint, plant flowers, and craft making. He will be missed by all, especially his dogs Hatchi and Ranger. He is survived by his parents, Leroy and Gail Dills;...
Wanda Cabe
Jun 18, 2023
Wanda Lee Burchfield Cabe, 88, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023. Wanda was born in Bryson City, NC, to the late William and Oma Cloer Burchfield. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ted Cabe; sister, Marveline Clayton; brother, William "Bill" Burchfield. She was a member of Watauga Baptist Church and retired from CR Industries. She...
Betty White
Jun 18, 2023
Mrs. Betty Ann Shaw White, 86, of Franklin NC, passed away peacefully with her children by her side, Sunday, June 18, 2023 at her home. Born on February 2, 1937 in Hartwell, GA, she was the daughter of the late Tom Watson Shaw and Lottie Jo Ginn Shaw. Betty had a kind, loving and humorous personality and loved visiting with...
Cecil Elders
Jun 18, 2023
Cecil Vannie Elders, 86, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023. Cecil was born in Swain County to the late Thurman and Alta Davis Elders. He was a member of Watauga Baptist Church and the Macon County Coon Hunters Association. He liked to bear hunt. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Beverly Whittington; siblings, Emogene Dills,...
Alex Corbin
Jun 14, 2023
Jess "Alex" Corbin Jr, 77, of Highlands, NC, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Alex was born to the late Jess Alexander Corbin Sr and Thelma Harris Corbin. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Jim Corbin and Earl Corbin. He retired as the chief building inspector for the town of Waynesville. He served our country...
Marlene Ross
Jun 13, 2023
Althea "Marlene" Rogers Ross, 80, of Otto, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Mrs. Ross was born on June 18, 1942, in Granite City, IL. She was the daughter of the late Marlin and Leora Allen Rogers. Marlene loved genealogy, spending time with family, playing games with family and friends, and traveling. She was a member of the Morrison...
