Gypsie Kepley
Feb 23, 2022
Franklin, NC: Gypsie Yvonne Wrenn Kepley passed away peacefully February 23, 2022. Born in Salisbury, North Carolina to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Whitson Wrenn, Gypsie was an accomplished singer and violinist, and still had many friends that she grew up with. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers William and Charles Wrenn, her sister Dorothy Wrenn, her...
Mona Lewis
Feb 22, 2022
Mona Lou Lewis (affectionately known as Momma Lou, LuLu and Grandma) 86, passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Mona Lou was born in Logansport, Indiana on November 9, 1935 to Leon and Violet Loop. She loved her home state, the family and friends that were so precious to her there; Indiana Beach (where she worked as...
Hazel Young Wilson
Feb 20, 2022
Hazel Young Wilson, 93, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022. Mrs. Wilson was born in Riviera Beach, FL, the daughter of the late Frederick George Herman Young and Marie Antoinette Smith Young. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Wilson in 2014; two sons, Gary Wilson, and Stephen Wilson;...
William Mcclure
Feb 17, 2022
On February 17, 2022, the angels came calling for Mark McClure and he was ready! Mark was born on December 14, 1977, to Kathy Scott Stamey (Mike) and the late William "Billy" McClure (Shirley). Mark was a member of East Franklin Baptist Church. He loved and had dedicated many years serving as a volunteer fire fighter here in Macon County....
Frank Maxwell
Feb 17, 2022
Frank Wesley Maxwell, 58 of Franklin, passed away on Thursday February 17, 2022. Frank was born in Arlington, VA to the late Robert Lee Maxwell and Grace Raby Maxwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Steven Maxwell. He is survived by his wife, Renee Hardegree Maxwell; children, Shannon Dent (Kaitlyn), Hunter Lee Maxwell,...
Michael Dendy
Feb 16, 2022
Michael Eugene Dendy, 64, of Highlands, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Grundy, VA, he was the son of Ruth McCall Dendy and the late Rev. Alton Dendy. Mike was a true "Man of Faith", and a member of the Highlands First Baptist Church, and Trustee...
Kenneth Brewer
Feb 14, 2022
Kenneth Brewer, 63 of Franklin, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022. Kenneth was born in Macon County to the late Thomas Eugene Brewer and Hazel Henry Brewer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Freda Owens. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors. Kenneth was a loving husband, father, paw, and brother. He...
Richard Davis
Feb 11, 2022
Franklin, NC: Richard Lee Davis, 35, passed away February 11, 2022. No services are planned. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Mr. Davis' family.
John Chambers
Feb 11, 2022
John Luther Chambers, 78 of Franklin, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022. He was born in Waynesville, NC, to the late William Frank Chambers Sr. and Marjorie M. Lankford Chambers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother-in-law, Robert. G. Thompson. John was a Freight Auditor and owned his own business, Carolina Brokers and Audit...
Reginald Perry
Feb 11, 2022
Reggie Perry, 56 of Franklin, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022. Reggie was born in White Sulfur Springs, West Virginia to the late Bud Perry and Patricia Perry. He moved to Franklin at a very young age. Reggie was friends with everyone in town. He was a jokester and enjoyed making people laugh. His family considered him a professional...
Joseph Bradley
Feb 10, 2022
Joseph Mark Bradley, 71 of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022. Joseph was born in Macon County to the late Claude and Ruby Higdon Bradley. He was an Army veteran and served in Vietnam. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, reading, and rock hounding. Joseph is survived by son, Matthew Bradley (Kristen); grandchildren, Hailey, Layla, Peter, Emma, and Paul; sisters,...
Pamela Swanson
Feb 10, 2022
Pamela Faye "Mama Faye" Swanson, 76 of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022. Mama Faye was born in Macon County to the late Lawrence Sylvester Cochran and Ollie Lee Pendergrass Cochran. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John William Swanson; and siblings, Correna Hooper, Harold Clifton Cochran, Charles Blanton Cochran, Elise...
Beverly Allen
Feb 9, 2022
Beverly Joan Valentine Allen, 87, of Franklin, NC died February 9, 2022, at home after a 3-year battle with Ovarian Cancer. She was born on March 16, 1934, to Harry Valentine and Harriet MacQueen Valentine in Hampton, New Jersey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Allen. Survived by children of a blended...
Francis Mathis
Feb 8, 2022
Frank A. Mathis, Jr. of Franklin, NC passed on to be with our Lord on February 8, 2022, at the age of 89. He was born in West Palm Beach, FL to the late Frank A. Mathis, Sr. and Mary Teresa McCormick Mathis. He attended Palm Beach High School, Palm Beach Junior College, and Georgia State College. He was a...
Albert Weirick
Feb 8, 2022
Albert H. Weirick, 80 of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. He was born in Miami FL, to the late Joe and Beatrice Jones Weirick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Leona Mason Weirick; and brothers, James Weirick, Sonny Weirick, and Clyde Weirick. Albert was a US Navy veteran. He attended...
William Norris
Feb 7, 2022
William "Bill" Hyman Norris, 79, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, February 7, 2022. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Alex and Beulah Rogers Norris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, William Neal Norris; and siblings, LT Norris, Clarence Norris, Elizabeth Phillips, Betty McCall,...
Marylou Oudshoff
Feb 6, 2022
Marylou "Ms. M" Ragsdale Oudshoff, 90, of Franklin, NC, passed from this life on February 6, 2022. Born in Kirksville, Missouri, on December 31, 1931, she was the daughter of Hazel Baker and Alva M. Ragsdale. Known as "Ms. M" by the many children and the parents she came in contact with, Marylou was a retired bus driver for Macon...
James Murphy
Feb 5, 2022
James Lee Murphy, 61, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Born in Swain County, he was the son of the late Francis Joseph Murphy and Annie Cline McFalls. James lived most of his life in Western North Carolina, he grew up in Cherokee on the reservation. He was an avid fan of the UNC Tarheels, Nascar, and...
Darell Tobias
Feb 4, 2022
Darell L. Tobias "Toby", passed away at his home on Friday, February 4, 2022. Born and raised in West Carrollton, Ohio. Toby was a Graduate of Dayton School of Art and a Bass player and soloist. He played in Several bands through the years. He was a six-year U.S. Navy veteran, having served during the Vietnam era and was a...
Samuel Sami
Feb 2, 2022
Samuel Benson Sami, 66 of Almond, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Samuel was born in Bronx, NY to Jack Sami and the late Sara Hazan Sami. Samuel was affiliated with Mountain Synagogue and Temple Beth David in Springhill, FL. He enjoyed camping, boating, back porch sitting and loved "tinkering." Samuel served on the Board of Directors for Tobacco...
