George Phillips
Jan 12, 2023
George Robert Phillips, 90, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023, at his residence. George was born in Jackson County to the late Clarence Edmond and Mattie Lou Cope Phillips. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patsy Veora Self Phillips; brothers, Roy Lee Phillips, James Larry Phillips, and Clarence Edmond Phillips Jr. He served in the...
John Douglas "Doug" Thompson
Jan 9, 2023
John Douglas "Doug" Thompson, 78, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, at his residence after a period of declining health. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Jess R. and Ethel Buchanan Thompson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Bryson Thompson; five brothers, Jesse,...
Yvonne George
Jan 8, 2023
Yvonne Delia George, daughter of Peter and Angeline Pollicino Delia, was born on October 24, 1937, and passed from this life on January 8, 2023. Yvonne's love for family and devotion to her Catholic faith were very important to her. She also loved and was devoted to her career as a registered nurse, spending a large portion of her life...
Jack Cotton
Jan 8, 2023
Franklin, NC: Jack Hill Cotton, Jr., was born on May 17, 1953, at the Corpus Christi Naval Air Base in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Hope Hardy and Jack Hill Cotton. He passed on to Glory on January 8, 2023. Jack's father's career was in the United States Navy so Jack and his family lived in many places around the country....
Gordon Jolly
Jan 8, 2023
Franklin, NC: Gordon Roger Jolly, 76, passed away January 8, 2023. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve such a great man and his family.
Jaime Angel Marie Beil (Ganey)
Jan 8, 2023
Jaime Angel Marie Beil, 41, of Franklin, passed away on January 8, 2023. She was born on September 25, 1981, in Hillsborough County, Florida, to Shirley Evelyn Welch, who survives her. She was a loving daughter, sister, and mother. In addition, Jaime is survived by her husband, Chase Beil; one son, Elijah Carlton Rey Beil; her grandmother, Rita Raye, who...
Rubye "Marlyn" Mcfalls
Jan 6, 2023
Rubye "Marlyn" McFalls, 83, of Canton, NC, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late William "Bill" and Martha Greene Farley. She was a founding member of Blue Ridge Artist and Crafters Association. She loved riding motorcycles, sewing, and stitching. Marlyn felt her most important accomplishment was being a "wife,...
Harley Gibson
Jan 6, 2023
Harley Judson "Jud" Gibson, 75, of Franklin, NC, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, at his residence. Born and raised in Macon County, he was the son of the late Harley Gibson and Lesa Roper Gibson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Timothy Allen Gibson; brother, Wade Gibson; and a sister, Gale Thomas....
Daniel Smith
Jan 6, 2023
Daniel Jackson Smith, 57, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023. No services are planned at this time. Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Steven Stucky
Jan 3, 2023
Franklin, NC: Steven Mark Stucky, 65, passed away January 3, 2023. No local services are planned. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Mr. Stucky's family.
Kenneth Blaine
Jan 2, 2023
Franklin, NC: Kenneth Paul Blaine, 60, passed away on January 2, 2023. Born in Franklin, NC, on June 14, 1962, he was the son of Paul and Epsie Kirkland Blaine. Kenneth served his country as a member of the United States Army. He earned a living by working in excavation for Lewis Penland's company for many years as a heavy...
Nathan Humphries
Jan 1, 2023
Nathan Shane Humphries, 30, of Franklin passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Born in Hall County, GA, he was the son of the late Cynthia Johnson Stiwinter. Nathan was an arborist and owner of New Beginning Tree and Lawn Care. He loved being outdoors, riding his four-wheeler, but what he cherished the most was spending time with his wife...
Walter Knight
Dec 31, 2022
On the eve of the new year, Walter A. Knight's life ended and another voice in our family has gone silent. He was the best of us, and his words will echo through our lives until we are called home. We grieve his passing as we begin to learn to live our lives without him. A native of Garrison Beach,...
Gregory Walker
Dec 30, 2022
Franklin, NC: Gregory Uyles Walker, 67, passed away December 30, 2022. No local services are planned. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Greg's family.
Keith Allen
Dec 29, 2022
Franklin, NC: Keith Cline Allen, 82, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2022. He was born on December 27, 1940 to the late Franklin Cline and Anna Belle Henson Allen in Clay County, NC. Keith was a good, hardworking man. He was a truck driver for many years hauling automobiles for Complete Auto, a General Motors company. Later, he purchased...
Yvonne Miller
Dec 28, 2022
Yvonne Lyons Miller, age 70, of Franklin, NC passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Born on March 14, 1952, she is preceded in death by her husband Steve Miller and is the daughter of the late Ernest Arwood and Vesta Lyons. Art was a passion and motivation throughout Yvonne's life and career. After graduating from Franklin High School in...
Scott Marchant
Dec 28, 2022
Franklin, NC: Scott Lynn Marchant, 58, passed away December 31, 2022. No local services are planned. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Scott's family.
Jack Debetta
Dec 24, 2022
Jack James DeBetta, 91, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Born in New York, New York, he was the son of the late John and Mary Parente DeBetta. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Jacqueline Strebel DeBetta, and a sister, Theresa Vereline. He was a plumber and a member of...
Lemmie Davenport
Dec 22, 2022
Franklin, NC: Lemmie Wilson Davenport, 82, passed away December 22, 2022. No public services are planned. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Mr. Davenport.
Sue Schulte
Dec 22, 2022
Sue Story Schulte, 86, of Highlands, NC, formerly of Atlanta, GA passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Born in Fulton County, she was the daughter of the late Travis L. and Sue Pelot Story. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Katherine Turner, and a brother, Pat Story. Mrs. Schulte was a member...
