Helen Dishner
Sep 18, 2022
Helen Brown Dishner, of Clarkesville, GA, formerly of Franklin NC, passed away at her residence on September 18, 2022. Helen was born in Scaly Mountain, NC, to the late Olin and Edna Brown Dryman. She was a caregiver and always enjoyed taking care of others and she received that same loving care from her caregiver Brenda and the Amedisys hospice...
Judith Perry
Sep 16, 2022
On Friday, September 16, 2022, Judith L. (Outcalt) Perry-Wheeler, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend passed away. She was seventy-five. She was born to Ralph and Lillian Outcalt of Whitingham, Vermont. She was one of four children growing up in the green mountains of Vermont. She graduated Salutatorian from Whitingham High School in 1965. She received several degrees through...
Michael Perkins
Sep 16, 2022
Franklin, NC: Michael Alan Perkins, 68, passed away September 16, 2022. No public services are planned. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Michael's family and friends.
Wendell Smith
Sep 15, 2022
"In the sight of the Lord, the death of his faithful ones is valued."-Psalm 116:15 Wendell Dean Smith, born on March 3, 1950, in Gary, Indiana, to Joseph R. and Julia Barbara Chismudy Smith, passed from this life into Glory on September 15, 2022. Wendell was a man of strong faith who loved Jesus with all of his heart. He...
Mildred Carver
Sep 14, 2022
Mildred Ann Carver, 85, of Franklin, NC, passed away at her residence on September 14, 2022. As Mildred would say, "her transfer papers are completed", she is walking on streets of gold. She was the daughter of the late John Roscoe and Hattie Jones McMahan. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband: Frank A Carver, two brothers: John...
Grover Fox
Sep 12, 2022
Grover Steven Fox (Steve), 69, passed away suddenly at his residence on Sept 12, 2022. He was born Feb 13, 1953, in Memphis, TN to William Grover Fox and Rosanna Mary Stevens. He was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Mary Allyne (Marilee) Lee. He attended UT at Martin, completed a term in the USAF, and settled...
Wanita Johnson
Sep 7, 2022
Wanita Eldora Dingman Johnson was born on December 3, 1951, to Ralph James and Darlene Mae Dozark Dingman. She passed from this life on September 7, 2022. Wanita was a loving and caring woman. Her family knew her as passionate, selfless, and a perfectionist in her work. She was always there for anyone who needed her, and she was the...
Susie Stanley
Sep 4, 2022
Susie Faye Carpenter Stanley, 82, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, September 4, 2022. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late James Coil and Bonnie Sanders Carpenter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Eva McCall and an infant sister. "Miss Susie" was a loving wife,...
Donnie Hooper
Sep 4, 2022
Franklin, NC: Donnie Ray Hooper, 64, passed away September 4, 2022. A native of Macon County, NC, he was born February 1, 1958, to Fred Junior Hooper and Margie Lee Cabe Hooper. Donnie was a dump truck driver for over twenty years primarily at Franklin Grading Company. He enjoyed fishing, ginseng harvesting, and watching his favorite tv shows Goldrush, Gunsmoke,...
Sarah Lauffer
Sep 3, 2022
Elizabeth "Lib" Lauffer, 87, of Otto, NC, passed away at her residence on September 3, 2022. Elizabeth was born in Freeport, PA to the late Bruce and Pearl Josephine Reed Overholt. She moved from Lost Creek, KY, 22 years ago to call North Carolina her home. While living in Lost Creek, Mr. & Mrs. Lauffer served as missionaries at Riverside...
George Baumann
Sep 1, 2022
George Alfred Baumann of Franklin, NC went to be with the Lord at the age of 91. He was the son of the late George Emil Baumann and Naomi Pauline Baumann. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Marie Baumann, and brothers, Harold and William. He is survived by his sister Joan Young...
Sandra Merritt
Sep 1, 2022
Sandra Jo Feneis Merritt, 55, of Otto, NC passed away at her residence on September 1, 2022. Sandra loved gardening, working with her flowers and vegetables was her passion. She collected porcelain dolls and angels. She loved playing chess, backgammon and traveling. She loved traveling to see all of God's beauty and to visit with family and friends. She was...
Dorothy Porter
Aug 30, 2022
Dorothy Gregory Porter went to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on August 30. She was born in Oxford, MS, on September 29, 1933. She grew up in Greenwood, MS, and raised her family there. She had a long-time career in the restaurant business in Greenwood and later in Highlands, where she resided for the last 28 years. She was...
Jane Mcsween
Aug 30, 2022
Mary "Jane" Jenkins McSween, 69, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Born in Rabun County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Viola McCall Jenkins. Jane attended Goldmine Baptist Church and formerly was recognized for volunteering at Angel Medical Center. She is survived by two sons, Craig McSween of Franklin,...
Edward Richmond
Aug 30, 2022
Edward Francis Richmond, 77, of Franklin, formerly of Long Island, New York passed away on August 30, 2022. He was born in Patchogue, New York on May 27, 1945, to the late Raymond and Mildred Richmond. Mr. Richmond retired from the New York City School system where he worked many years. He also gardened had a produce stand in Long...
Barbara Hardie
Aug 30, 2022
Cullowhee, NC: It is with great sadness the family of Barbara Jane Hardie announces her passing on the morning of August 30, 2022. Born on April 9, 1956, Barbara was a devoted mother and wife and an inspirational teacher. As the wife of Reverend Michael Hudson of St. David's Episcopal Church in Cullowhee, NC, she was known as a vibrant...
Howard Henry
Aug 27, 2022
Howard Mitchell Henry of Franklin, NC, died at the age of 87 at Highlands Hospital. He was the son of the late George Henry and Mae Patterson Henry. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Norman, Harold and Howell Henry, and one sister Doris Henry. He is survived by his wife Evelyn Estes Henry; one...
Glenda Penland
Aug 26, 2022
Glenda Jo Penland, 77, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late George and Anita "Pat" Holland Penland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her one brother, Lonnie Penland; and one sister, Georgiana Beach. Glenda was a member of the Franklin Church of...
Marjorie Parrish
Aug 25, 2022
On August 25, 2022, Marjorie Holder Parrish, a precious child of God, passed from this life after having been blessed with 102 years. Born on July 17, 1920, to Alonzo Eugene and Elsie Miller Holder, Marjorie always had a special love for family and this was -- with the annual Holder Family reunion held on the 4th of July weekend...
Margie Wilson
Aug 25, 2022
Margie Martin Wilson passed from this life on August 25, 2022. She almost made it to her 71st birthday, having been born on September 1, 1951, to George and Martha Mathis Martin. Margie will be remembered for her sweet and kind nature along with the grin that lit up her face and her infectious heartwarming laugh. She was a very...
