Mary Burdette
Aug 24, 2022
Mary Sue Holbrooks Burdette, 71, of Franklin, NC, passed away at her sister's residence the morning of August 24, 2022, after a long illness. Mary attended First Baptist Church of Franklin, which she considered her church to be her 2nd family. She loved her church family and they certainly loved Mary Sue. Mary Sue hobbies included going to yard sales,...
Brenda Angel
Aug 24, 2022
Brenda Diane Gregory Angel of Franklin, NC peacefully went Home to be with the Lord on August 24, 2022 at age 66. Brenda was born September 5 , 1955, to the late Milles and Mildred Gregory. She attended Cullasaja Elementary and was a member of Cullasaja Assembly of God where she taught Sunday School and played the piano. Brenda was...
Gerald Morgan
Aug 24, 2022
Gerald A. Morgan (79) of Nantahala, NC became a silent key and went to be with the Lord on August 24, 2022. Gerald was born in Nantahala, to the late Fred and Lexie Mashburn Morgan on August 26, 1942. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Judith Ashe Morgan. In addition to his wife, he is survived by...
Arlon Eldridge
Aug 24, 2022
ARLON ESTEL ELDRIDGE - age 78 of Franklin, NC formerly of Lebanon, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Betty Eldridge; sister, Mary Ann Brady; brother, Billy Odell Eldridge; and sister-in-law, Elaine Eldridge. He is survived by wife of 48 years, Sonja Eldridge; children, Amiee (Matt) Bailey and...
Karlene Runnion
Aug 21, 2022
Karlene Dolores Runnion, 63, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022, following her years-long battle with cancer. Born in Hialeah, FL to George Carl and Janet Dolores Moratin Burkhard, she was preceded in death by her parents. Though Karlene's occupation was telecommunications for the federal courts, it was music that truly occupied her life. She began playing piano...
Richard Kreis
Aug 20, 2022
Richard Darrell Kreis, 78, of Franklin, NC, passed away on August 20, 2022. Rick was born to the late John and Dorothy Kreis on March 19, 1944, in Du Quoin, IL. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: John Wesley Kreis, Edward Lee Kreis, and a grandson Zak Kreis. He is survived by his...
David Lippy
Aug 20, 2022
David Paul Lippy, 74, was born on July 7, 1948, in Oswego, Illinois to Carole Jean (Panikis) Lippy and Glenn "Whitey" Ray Lippy. He received his first degree in 1970 from the University of Illinois, Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. His next degree was earned at the University of Central Florida in 1976 where he received a...
Greta Wilkins
Aug 19, 2022
Greta Ann Ballreich Wilkins, 88, of Franklin, N.C. and formerly of Angola, IN., passed away on August 19, 2022. Greta was born Sept. 20, 1933, to the late Albert and Dora Dorrance Ballreich in Indian River, MI. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Howard Wilkins; a daughter, Cheryl Ann Wilkins, of Otto,...
Leighton Moss
Aug 19, 2022
Leighton Alson Moss, 95, of the Yellow Mountain community, passed away at his home on August 19, 2022. Leighton was born in Jackson County and was the son of the late Lambert Moss and Octa Evitt Moss. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Ella Mae Moss, stepsons: Ralph and Kenneth Henderson, grandson: Larry...
Mildred Everest
Aug 16, 2022
Mildred Penland Everest, 94, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Born in Cleveland, OH, but called this area her home for 82 years. She was the daughter of the late William and Beulah Cabe Penland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Everest and sister, Edna Lucille June. Mrs....
Gary Parrish
Aug 14, 2022
Gary Lenwood Parrish, son of Charles Rudolph Parrish and Betty Jo Queen Parrish, was born on July 24, 1958, and passed from this life on August 14, 2022. Gary is remembered as being very intelligent and mechanically minded. He liked working on small motors and could repair almost anything that was electrical. While his mother was still living, she and...
Rose Riggleman
Aug 10, 2022
Rose Mary McCall Riggleman from Highlands, N.C. passed away on August 10th, 2022, at her home in Crestview, Florida surrounded by her loving family after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Highlands N.C. on December 25, 1944, to Edgar & Elsie McCall. Rose Mary's hobbies were reading books, listening to country music, playing with her great...
Cherie Brannan
Aug 9, 2022
Highlands, NC: Cherie Anne Aynes Brannan, 78, passed away August 9, 2022. No public services are planned. Moffitt family Funeral Care is honored to serve Mrs. Brannan's family
Linda Watkins
Aug 8, 2022
Linda Faye Watkins, our beloved Nana went to her heavenly home on Monday, August 8 of 2022 In the comfort of her home in Franklin, North Carolina. She was 76 years young, and full of life until the very end of her battle with an extended illness. Linda was born on July 7, 1946 in Winter Garden Florida to Martin...
Harold Moore
Aug 7, 2022
Harold William Moore, 78, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Windle William and Allie Jennings Moore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Moore; sister, Virginia Tallent; and two infant brothers. Harold worked for thirty-five years at Slack...
Mike Cox
Aug 5, 2022
Michael "Mike" Reid Cox, 75, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022. Born in Mecklenburg County, NC, he was the son of Rachael Waldroop Cox and the late Evans Blair Cox. Mike attended Patton United Methodist Church and had been a member of the VFW. Mike was an Army veteran who proudly served during the Vietnam War. In...
Michael Crippen
Aug 3, 2022
Michael Ryan Crippen, 24, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Born in Gilroy, CA, he was the son of Elizabeth Rogers Crippen and the late James Michael Crippen. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Justin Crippen, and Gabriel Crippen. Michael enjoyed rapping and was always known for being "the life...
Anthony Vitch
Aug 2, 2022
Anthony "Skip" Allen Vitch, 77, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2022. Born in Oneonta, NY, he was the son of the late Mary Aesman. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his children, Gerry Vitch, Charlene Pittman, and Robert Graham. Skip was a member of Morrison Presbyterian and a former Elder at First...
Thomas Parsons
Aug 2, 2022
Thomas William Parsons, 89, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Thomas was born in Carmel, NY to the late John Herbert Parsons and Marian Doty Smith Parsons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Gerner Parsons; daughter, Cheryl Parsons; and siblings, John Parsons and Ethel Gelinas. Tom attended Bethel United...
Evelyn Picklesimer
Jul 29, 2022
Evelyn "Tim" Craine Picklesimer, 74, of Highlands, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022. Born in Rabun County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Phil and Carrie Isabell Henry Craine. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by eight siblings, Albert "Dick" Craine, Lena Dendy, Lawrence "Chuck" Craine, Marie McCoy, Ethel Ramey, Pete Craine, Richard...
