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Recent Obituaries in Franklin, NC

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Franklin, NC area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Emily Potter

Emily Potter

Jul 26, 2022

Franklin, NC: Emily Katherine Potter went to her heavenly home to be with her Lord God on July 26, 2022. She was born in Charlestown, New Hampshire on December 30, 1940 to Caroline Howard and Gordon Henry Williams, both deceased. She is survived by her husband of over 56 Years, Ernest Fredrick Potter and a daughter, Caroline Woodruff Turley of...

Joseph Orr

Joseph Orr

Jul 23, 2022

Joseph Paul Orr, 25, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Joseph was born in Macon County to mother, Linda Mathis Orr of Franklin and father, Terrance Victor Orr of Annapolis, MD. Joseph was an employee at the Georgia Road Ingles and a dedicated volunteer firefighter. He was a member of Rukkus Athletics. He enjoyed hiking, history and...

Joe Anderson

Joe Anderson

Jul 22, 2022

Joe Paul Anderson, 83, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022. Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late John Cling and Paris Jervis Anderson. Joe was a dedicated husband/father and he loved spending time with his family and friends. He was deeply concerned for children and freely gave of his time to help any...

Audrey Buchanan

Audrey Buchanan

Jul 21, 2022

Audrey Bernice Tallent Buchanan, 65 of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Audrey was born in Macon County to the late Rev. Wallace Eugene Tallent and Virginia Nannie Moore Tallent. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, James Keith Tallent. Audrey was a member of Windy Gap Baptist Church where she was...

Jimmie Gray

Jimmie Gray

Jul 21, 2022

Franklin, NC: Jimmie Leon Gray, 62, passed away on July 21, 2022. No public services are planned. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to served Jimmie's family.

Julia Johnson

Julia Johnson

Jul 20, 2022

Judy Johnson, 63, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, July 20th, 2022 in her home. She was the daughter of the late Roberta and Ed Phillips. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Johnson, and son, Daniel Chance Johnson. Judy worked at Ruby Mason Mine for several years. She loved meeting new people...

John Baldwin

John Baldwin

Jul 18, 2022

Johnny L Baldwin, 65 of Winnabow, NC and formerly of Franklin, NC, passed away at his home on July 18, 2022, from a long illness with his wife, family and his beloved dogs by his side. Johnny was born in Franklin, NC on September 13th,1956 to the late Carl and Vergie (Clampitt) Baldwin. Johnny's work career with the NCDOT from...

Susan Orr

Susan Orr

Jul 16, 2022

Susan Nolan Orr, 77, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Susan was born in New Jersey, to the late Vincent Nolan, and Marion Scully Nolan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband. She was raised in Miami Florida where she attended the University of Miami and Sullins College in Bristol VA,...

Frank Ramsey

Frank Ramsey

Jul 14, 2022

Frank Ramsey, 86, of Macon County, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Born in Macon County to the late Floyd and Ethel Ramsey on July 9, 1936. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Ramsey. Frank was of Baptist faith and a member of the Tellico Baptist Church. He worked at Beldon...

Ella Moss

Ella Moss

Jul 10, 2022

Ella Mae Moss, 94, of the Yellow Mountain Community, passed away on July 10, 2022. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Baxter Mathis and Lozora Alexander Mathis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Carmon Henderson. As well as her sons Ralph and Kenneth Henderson, grandson Larry Henderson...

Marlene Woods

Marlene Woods

Jul 10, 2022

Marlene Theresa Woods, 89 of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022. Marlene was born in Ohio to the late John Schneider and Frances Mae Dobson Schneider. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Woods, brothers, Jack and William Schneider, a sister, Dorothy Schneider and grandson, Jeremy Ritchey. She enjoyed gardening and...

Christopher Cowart

Christopher Cowart

Jul 8, 2022

Christopher Logan Cowart, 20, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus and his dad on Friday, July 8, 2022. Born in Franklin, NC, he was the son of Marcella Cook Cowart and the late Robert Lewis Cowart. Christopher was an honor roll child all the way through his school years. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed...

Alvin Nicholson

Alvin Nicholson

Jul 7, 2022

Alvin Andrew Nicholson, 76, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Alvin, or "Pickle" as he was affectionately called, was born in Jackson County to the late Van Nicholson and Bessie Talley Nicholson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Bone Nicholson. Pickle was a dedicated member of Maidens Chapel United...

Richard Coan

Richard Coan

Jul 7, 2022

Richard William Coan, 79, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Born in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late James Norman and Angela Splendora Coan. Mr. Coan was one of five children. He proudly served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam Era. He enjoyed painting, reading, and listening to music, especially classic rock....

Alma Berg

Alma Berg

Jul 6, 2022

Alma Moffitt Berg passed away July 6, 2022 in Irmo, SC. Born and raised in Franklin, NC, Alma was a devoted Christian and a devoted Mother to her 4 children. As a military wife, she raised her children by herself much of the time. She had good values, and was a resourceful person and Mother, often making due with what...

Daniel Allegretti

Daniel Allegretti

Jul 6, 2022

Daniel Robert Allegretti, 91 of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Daniel was born in Chicago, IL, to the late Aldo Allegretti and Mary Sullivan Allegretti. In addition to his parents, Mr. Allegretti was preceded in death by two sons, Stephen and Anthony Allegretti. Daniel was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a handy man...

Charles Pearson

Charles Pearson

Jul 6, 2022

Charles Curtis Pearson, 69, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, July 6,2022. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Curtis Lamar and Elizabeth Cabe Pearson. Charlie was a member of the Westside Church of Christ and was an Army veteran serving during Desert Shield. Mr. Pearson had worked for many years as a RN in the...

Barbara Becker

Barbara Becker

Jul 5, 2022

Barbara Ann Becker, 70 of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Barbara was born in Geneva AL to the late J.E. Grimes and Mary Harrison Youngblood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Charles Becker; sister Linda Morgan; and niece, Carrie Dudley. Barbara was a member of Coweeta Baptist Church. She...

Victory Nation

Victory Nation

Jul 5, 2022

Marshall Victory Nation Jr., 56, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Born in Abbeville, SC, he was the son of Linda Willis Evans and the late Marshall Victory Nation Sr. Victor enjoyed writing poetry and short stories. He loved preparing five course meals, studying his Bible, painting, and playing the guitar and piano. He was a very...

Michelle Weeks

Michelle Weeks

Jul 5, 2022

Michelle Yvonne Rowe Weeks, 58, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, July 05, 2022. Michelle was born in Orlando FL, to Norma Cherokee Payne (Frank Sisinni) and the late Jimmy Rowe. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by husband, Charles Week. Michelle was a long-time resident of Macon County who loved spending time with her grandchildren....

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