Leigh Wilson
Feb 2, 2023
Leigh Anne Wilson, 61, of Highlands, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023. Born in Highlands, NC, she was the daughter of the late William "Bill" and Annie Belle Lamb Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Stanley, and siblings, Willene Robinson, Wilma Fendley, and Edward Wilson. Leigh Anne enjoyed crocheting and...
Connie Holmberg
Feb 1, 2023
Connie Louise Cook Holmberg, born on January 12, 1954, was the daughter of Thomas Cook and Rose Marie Fay Coffee. A member of Oakdale Baptist Church, she passed from this life on February 1, 2023. Of all the sweet and fun memories Connie leaves her friends and family, one they will always remember is her love of music. Connie liked...
Audrey Simpson
Jan 31, 2023
Audrey Kitchen Simpson, 94, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Born in Buffalo, NY to the late Edward and Eleanor Batt Kitchen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Fred Simpson. Mrs. Simpson was formally employed as a bookkeeper and was a faithful wife and mother. She attended First Alliance Church in Franklin. She...
Felicia Schipani
Jan 31, 2023
Franklin, NC: Our dear mother, Felicia Schipani, sadly passed away on January 31, 2023, at the age of 86. She was a beautiful woman and loving mother. Felicia was a natural artist. She was born in Buffalo, New York. Her homes in Western New York and then in Southern Florida were open and welcoming. Her final years were spent with...
Mary Taylor
Jan 31, 2023
Mary Gladys Taylor, 78, of Franklin, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. She was born on August 1, 1944, to the late Wayne and Gladys Penland. She was of the Baptist Faith. Mary Gladys was a homemaker as well as a caregiver to many throughout her life. She loved watching wildlife in the mountains surrounding...
Lucian Combs
Jan 30, 2023
Lucian Combs, age 69, of Ladson, SC, formerly of Franklin, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023. He was the son of the late Cassa M. and Mary Lou (Liner) Combs. He was a retiree of Nantahala Power and Light Company/Duke Energy before moving to South Carolina. He was an employee Dominion Energy in Charleston at the time of his death....
James Westlund
Jan 29, 2023
James Arthur Westlund, 73, of Franklin, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 29, 2023. He was born in Daytona Beach, FL, to the late James and Ann Westlund. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Mike Westlund; and one granddaughter, Baleigh Haas. James was very family oriented and loved his family dearly. James is survived...
John Galvan
Jan 28, 2023
John "Johnny" Galvan was, as he called himself, "Just an Ol' Aircrew Ordie." He was a veteran of the United States Navy who served his country proudly. Even though he was a free spirit, taking orders from very few and living by his own rules, he was a person who was always available if family or friends needed anything. He...
John Keitt
Jan 27, 2023
Graveside services for John K. and Nancy E. Morgan Keitt will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Highlands Memorial Park. All family and friends are invited. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored such a great family.
Richard Huscusson
Jan 27, 2023
Richard "Rick" A. Huscusson,72, of Gainesville, Georgia, formally of Franklin, passed away on January 27th, 2023. Rick was born in Macon County on January 8th, 1951, to the late Calvin and Bertha Roper Huscusson. Rick was a graduate of the class of 1969 of Franklin High School. He was very proud of his alma mater and the continued friendships that...
David Graham
Jan 23, 2023
David Alan Graham, 78, of Franklin, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023. He was born Galion, Ohio, to the late Kenneth B and Goldie Bell Graham. David loved riding his CanAm motorcycle, feeding his wildlife, birds, and cats. He was a Mr. Fix-It, a master craftsman, and was always ready to help anybody. He loved machinery, wood working, and motorcycles....
Edward "Kain" Franklin
Jan 22, 2023
Edward "Kain" Franklin, 37, of Hayesville and Franklin, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Charles Edward Franklin and Lynn Hodgins Potts. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Ruth Franklin. Kain was a member of Newman Chapel Baptist Church. He loved tinkering and rebuilding cars. He is...
Rema Wilson
Jan 22, 2023
Rema Wilson,82, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023. She was born to the late Willard and Connie Mitchell on January 20, 1941, in Sebring, Florida. She worked for the Highlands County School system driving a bus. She is survived by two daughters, Charlene Edmonds of Holmes Beach, Florida and Donna McDaniel (Wayne) of Franklin, one sister Verna...
Dawn Allen
Jan 19, 2023
Dawn Louise Allen, 63, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023. Born in Medford, MA, she was the daughter of Charles Asdot of FL and the late Blanche Neumeyer Asdot. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Richard Edward Allen; son, Eric Lee Allen; and a brother, Derek Asdot....
Jacob Moncada
Jan 18, 2023
Jacob Ortega Moncada, 14, of Franklin passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Born in Macon County he is survived by his mother Teresita Moncada and father Mauricio Ortega both of Franklin, also surviving are grandparents Merced Ortega and Teresa Gamino of Mexico City and Graciela Micias of Mexico; Four siblings Mauricio Guadalupe Ortega, Joshua Ortega, Isaac Ortega and Lizbeth Ortega,...
Joyce Rogers
Jan 16, 2023
Joyce Gail Rogers, 77, of Highlands went home to be with Jesus on Monday, January 16, 2023. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Flossie McCall Potts. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Roy Potts and Jimmy Potts. Mrs. Rogers was a member of Yellow Mountain Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting...
Lawrence Elrod
Jan 15, 2023
My beloved brother, Larry Elrod, was born on April 23, 1952, and passed from this life on January 15, 2023. There are many wonderful memories of Larry I will always cherish. He loved dogs, and he was a very skilled photographer. I am so grateful I still have his beautiful photographs. He was an artist as well as a musician....
Joe Holland
Jan 14, 2023
Joe Edward Holland, 87, of Franklin went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2023. Mr. Holland was born in Macon County, North Carolina, on December 6, 1935, to the late Harley and Selma Estes Holland. He is survived by his wife Dixie Holland of almost 68 years. He was a member of the Riverside Fellowship Church. Mr. Holland...
Earl Holland
Jan 14, 2023
Earl Holland, 90, of Franklin went home to be with the Lord, Saturday January 14, 2023. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Leonard John Holland and Clara Belle Arnold Holland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Crisp Holland; sisters, Eunice Queen, Hazel Wentz; brother, Hyman Holland; brothers-in-law,...
Nancy Lohan
Jan 13, 2023
Franklin, NC: Nancy Ann Moger Lohan lived life on her on terms. She was an independent, caring, stubborn lady who never met a stranger and who was interested in the lives of those she loved. An unexpected phone call resulted in a cross examination or interrogation about what was wrong, what was the purpose of the call, and what action...
