Suzanne Dilthey
Jun 28, 2025
Suzanne Morgan Dilthey, 93, of Otto, NC passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Suzanne was born in Enoree, SC to the late Dumah and Doyle Savage Morgan. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Albert. They met at Auburn University where she received a BA in education. She was also preceded...
Dorothy Smith
Jun 27, 2025
Dorothy Smith, 71, of Tazewell, TN, on Friday, June 27, 2025. Dorothy was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Jacob and Elsie Brooks Carey. She is survived by her children, Charlene Minor, Vickie Huff (Brian); grandchildren, Joseph Austin Greene (Ali Noah), Devin Traye Minor (Madison Minor), Dylan Parker (Kimmerly Lyford); sisters, Florence Campbell, Shirley Lloyd; several nieces and nephews....
Michael Mathis
Jun 20, 2025
Michael "Mike" Stephen Mathis, of Johnson City, Tennessee, formerly of Asheville, North Carolina, went peacefully into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 20, 2025. He was born June 25th, 1957, and was the son of the late Fred Herman Mathis and Flaura Faye Ledford Mathis. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his beloved...
Landon Kurti
Jun 20, 2025
Landon Dale Kurti, 38, of Franklin, NC, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025. Landon was born in Macon County to Ralph and Carol Shobe Kurti. He was a Network Administrator and Technology Manager for Kurti Orthodontics and a member of the Franklin Seventh Day Adventist Church. He was always family-oriented and enjoyed boating, motorcycles, technology/computers, hiking, and just about anything...
Donald Ledford
Jun 20, 2025
Donald Edward Ledford, 64, of Franklin, NC, passed away Friday June 20, 2025. Donald was born in Macon County to the late Don and Mary Sue Stanley Ledford. He loved horseback riding, bull riding, fishing, jeep off roading, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Edmiston Ledford; daughter, Amanda Body of Palm Bay, FL;...
Willa Vanhook
Jun 19, 2025
Willa Jean Ledford VanHook, 87,of Franklin, NC passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Lake Randolph and Ova Mae Hastings Ledford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepmom, Ruth Anderson Ledford; husband, William Carey VanHook; siblings, Ben Ledford, Linda Watson, Johnny Ledford, and...
Dorothy Roper
Jun 18, 2025
Dorothy Jean Tallent Roper, 87, of Franklin NC, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Dorothy was born in Macon County to the late Henry and Maude Patterson Tallent. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John David Roper and son, Larry Roper. She was a member of Mt. Sinai Assembly of God. She loved...
Myrtle Parker
Jun 17, 2025
Myrtle Branham Parker, 91, of Franklin, NC passed the eternal gates on June 17, 2025. Myrtle was born in Davie, Florida in 1934 to Solomon and Amanda Branham. Myrtle grew up in south Florida, moving to North Carolina in the 1980s. Myrtle lived her life a loving and giving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She spent her life caring for...
Clyde Callenback
Jun 16, 2025
Clyde Earl Callenback, 86, of Franklin, NC, passed away on the evening of Monday, June 16, 2025. Clyde was born in the Bridgecreek community in Rabun Co, GA, to the late John Avery and Lizzie Ritchie Callenback. He was a graduate of Rabun County High School class of 58. He retired from being a Textile Inspector for over 30 years...
Cynthia Southard
Jun 11, 2025
Cynthia Lynn Banks Southard, 69, of Franklin, NC, passed away, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Cynthia was born in Melbourne, Florida to the late A.C. and Mildred Collins Banks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Southard. She retired as a Dietician from Macon Valley. She loved to sew and crochet, making anything from...
Connie Stiles
Jun 10, 2025
Constance "Connie" Stiles, 69, of Franklin, NC, passed away peacefully in her home, Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Connie was born in Sylva, NC, to the late Vernon Davis and Mary Constance Stiles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by several aunts and uncles that she loved. She attended Franklin High and then Western Carolina University, graduating...
Steven Greaner
Jun 8, 2025
Our beloved Brother, Steven Blake Greaner passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at the age of 67 following recent illnesses. Steve was born in Portsmouth/Norfolk, Virginia, traveled the US with his family while his dad was in the Navy then settled in Miami, Florida when his dad retired. Steve grew up and worked in South Florida until his retirement,...
Bradley Monteith
Jun 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Bradley Tyler Monteith April 11, 2001 – June 5, 2025 With broken hearts, we announce the tragic and unexpected passing of Bradley Tyler Monteith on June 5, 2025, at just 24 years old. Bradley lost his life in a vehicle accident while on his way to work—doing what he always did: showing up with purpose and...
Christie Thomas
Jun 5, 2025
Christie Lynn Thomas, age 50, entered into her everlasting life in the early days of June 2025. Christie was born in Franklin, NC on October 16, 1974. She spent her adolescent and teen life in Franklin and later relocated to Ocean Isle Beach, NC with the family she built as an adult. She was the daughter of the late Ray...
Barbara Weston
Jun 2, 2025
Barbara Ramsey Weston, formerly of Clayton, GA, affectionately known as Ms. Babs or Marmie, peacefully went to be with the lord in Highlands NC on June 2, 2025, at the age of 87. Born in Moberly Missouri on October 7, 1937, to the late Robert (Bob) and Jane Babcock Ramsey. Babs spent a lifetime of touching hearts and inspiring kindness...
Terry Smith
Jun 1, 2025
Terry "Tom" Jewel Smith, 69, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025. Terry was born in Macon County to the late Jewel and Louise Woody Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Judy Wyatt. He served his country in the US Army for over 20 years. When he was stationed in...
Brooklyn Keneipp
Jun 1, 2025
Brooklyn Ruth Keneipp, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed peacefully on June 1, 2025, into the arms of Jesus at the age of sweet sixteen. Born and raised in the beautiful mountains of Franklin, North Carolina. She will be remembered for her unwavering faith in Christ. She enjoyed spending her days outside with her beloved dog "Amari" and her...
Virginia Lee
May 30, 2025
Juanita Allen Lee, 95, died peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025, just 8 weeks following her husband Boyd Lee's passing. She was born April 2, 1930, in Buncombe County, NC to the late Frances Stuman and Rev Vance Newlyn Allen. Juanita is survived by one brother and two sisters, JV Allen (Ivan), Mary Frances Nelson (Alva), and Linda Allen. She...
Keri Vephula
May 29, 2025
Keri Vephula was born January 27, 1966, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital to Linda and the late Dang Vephula. She left us and went to heaven May 29, 2025. She had actually looked forward to this day because she would meet her dad, who died a month before she was born. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Dr. Chumlong...
Teresa Mcroy
May 29, 2025
Teresa McRoy (née Church), 66, of Franklin, North Carolina, passed away on May 29, 2025. Born on November 16, 1958, to the late James and Christine Church, she was a devoted mother to Melissa Canyon, Cassandra Jordan, and Jelissa Jordan, and a loving grandmother to Teresa, Isabella, Micah, Christina, Johnny, and Cedrick. She is also survived by her sisters, Bonnie...
