John Peters
May 1, 2023
John William Peters, III, 61, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023. John was the son of the late John William Peters II and Hazel Palmter Peters. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Corina Peters. He was of the Catholic faith. He loved camping, hiking, collecting baseball cards, watching sunsets and spending time with his dogs. But,...
Trudy Snipes
May 1, 2023
Trudy Ann Snipes, 77, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, May 1, 2023. Trudy was the daughter of the late William and Bessie Thomas Burton. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Lyle Snipes; daughter Marilyn Snipes Kepple; and sister, Ruby Jean Hall. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She is survived...
Kenneth Genawese
Apr 30, 2023
Kenneth James Genawese, 56, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, after a period of declining health. Born in Goucester, MA, he was the son of Donna Woodworth Barrett and the late Salvatore James Genawese. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Glynnis Barrett Crane. Kenny was of the Catholic faith, loved...
Lillie Rhodes
Apr 30, 2023
Lillie Mae Calloway Rhodes, 86, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus, on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Mrs. Rhodes was born in Macon County, NC on May 23, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Ira Tillman and Hazel Speed Calloway. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Billy...
Sanford Peek
Apr 30, 2023
Sanford Erastus "Sam" Peek, Sr., age 87, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 30th, 2023, in Summerville, SC. He enjoyed a long and happy life full of adventure, joy, family, and love. Sam was born to Carl and Delphia Peek on May 17th, 1935, in Franklin, NC. He was raised in the Great Smoky Mountains alongside six...
Joyce Todd
Apr 29, 2023
Joyce Buchanan Todd, 70, of Hendersonville, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023, after a period of declining health. Ms. Todd was born on September 22, 1952, in Jackson County, NC. She was the daughter of the late Robert "Perry" and Myrtle Leopard Buchanan. Joyce worked in the automobile repair business for many years at several dealerships in Sylva, NC....
Onzell Moore
Apr 28, 2023
Lydia "Onzell" Moore, 79, of Franklin, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 28, 2023. She was born to the late Verlin and Ina Williams Everett, in Habersham GA. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and two sisters. She was a member of Bryson City Church of God. Sister Onzell helped in the ministry...
Willam Nichols
Apr 28, 2023
William Edward Nichols, 66, of Franklin, NC, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023. He was born in Butler County, OH, on November 30, 1956. Mr. Nichols was the son of the late Carl Adrian and Margaret Louise Brown Nichols. He was an excellent mechanic who could repair anything. Mr. Nichols proudly served his country in the United States Army and...
Marc Menichello
Apr 27, 2023
Marc Elliott Menichello, 67, of Brasstown, NC, entered into rest on Thursday, April 27, 2023. He left Earth and entered Heaven as a hero to both his family and those saved by the donation of his organs. Marc was born to the late Albert and Helen (Sabetta) Menichello in Olyphant, PA, and raised in Old Forge, PA. A tempter of...
Mary Ellen Stamey (Ammons)
Apr 25, 2023
Mary Ellen "Dood" Stamey, 85, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Dood was born in Jackson County to Algie and Pauline Holland Ammons on November 14, 1937. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, John Howard Stamey; her grandson James Coleman Stamey; siblings: Maxine Ammons, Betty Jean Ammons, Harley...
Michael Cheek
Apr 24, 2023
Michael Eugene Cheek, 69, of Franklin, NC, passed away April 24, 2023, at his residence. Michael was born to the late Eugene Gene Ray and Doris Ann Sorrells Cheek on December 23, 1953, in Macon County. He lived in Franklin all his life and was a carpenter by trade. He loved to cook, listen to classic rock, and loved to...
Justin Moe
Apr 23, 2023
On Sunday, April 23, 2023, Justin Daniel Moe passed away in the comfort of his home. Born to Harold and Jennifer Moe on July 27, 1974, in Sarasota, Florida. He spent the past 30 years in Western North Carolina. He and the love of his life, also his wife, Kristina Moe, celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary this year. He loved...
Jo Mann
Apr 23, 2023
Rhonda Jo Mann, 83, of Franklin, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 23, 2023. She is now eternally healed. Jo was born in Dillsboro, NC, on August 15, 1939, to the late Frank and Rachel Patterson. She was a devoted Christ-follower and a faithful member of Franklin First Assembly for over 40 years. She was a beautician...
Sue Mccall
Apr 23, 2023
Sue McCall, 92, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, April 23, 2023. This would have been her loving husband's 93rd birthday. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Ira Ledford and Mattie Nell Shope Ledford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Judy Sleight and Cathy...
George Schmitt
Apr 22, 2023
George Salman Schmitt passed away peacefully on April 22, 2023 in the presence of his beloved wife in Highlands, North Carolina. Son of Anna Schmitt and George F. Salman, George was born in New York, New York on September 25, 1930. George spent his early childhood with his maternal grandparents in Germany. In 1951, George married Mary C. Procida in...
Margaret Ledford
Apr 21, 2023
Margaret Stamey Ledford "Tootsie", 87, of Franklin, went to be with the Lord on April 21, 2023. Mrs. Ledford was born in Macon County on May 5, 1935, to the late Bob and Florence Stamey. She was of the Baptist Faith and a member of Black Mountain Church. Margaret was a faithful servant of our Lord Jesus Christ and served...
Ricky Cunningham
Apr 19, 2023
Ricky Brian Cunningham, 57, of Otto, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Ricky was born in Rabun County, GA, on November 3, 1965. He was the son of Martha Jean Norton Cunningham and the late Max Cunningham. He loved old cars, working hard driving a tanker truck, and his family. He attended Newman Chapel Baptist Church in Otto. In...
Betty Sanders
Apr 19, 2023
Betty Jean Sanders, formerly of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Betty was born on March 23, 1931, to Howard Slone and Madge Ratliff Slone in Praise, Kentucky. She graduated from Elkhorn City High School in 1949. She married her best friend, Eugene Sanders, on June 9, 1949. They had 2 girls, Sara Lynn Bronson of North Palm Beach,...
William Hodges
Apr 18, 2023
William "Bill" Pell Hodges, 56, of Franklin passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Born in Canton, OH, he was the son of Diane Buzzard Mayle and the late Thomas Junior Minard. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Danny and Denver Hodges. Bill was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed hunting and fishing....
Maxine Fortner
Apr 17, 2023
Maxine Fortner, 60, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023 after a period of declining health. She was a native of Jackson County and the daughter of the late Fornes Gene (Doc) Fortner and Flora Jean (Cunningham) Fortner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Jeffrey Lee Fortner and her grandparents, Arthur...
