Melba Watts
Oct 11, 2021
Melba Leola Watts, age 91, of Crestview, FL, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021. She was born September 6, 1930 in Franklin, NC. Melba and her husband, Riley, moved to Crestview, FL in 1956. Melba was a homemaker and loved gardening. She was a member of Garden City Baptist Church of Crestview, FL. Melba was preceded in death by her...
Edward Kochersberger
Oct 11, 2021
Franklin, NC: Edward William Kochersberger, Jr., 90, passed away October 11, 2021. No public services are planned. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Mr. Kochersberger's family.
Ronald Rold
Oct 10, 2021
Ronald Stuart Rold, II, passed from this life on October 10, 2021. Ron, 64, was born on May 25, 1957, in Dade County, Florida. He was the son of Doug and Norma Rold. Ron's life ended unexpectedly while he was working at home. Ron was a United States Navy veteran who proudly served on a nuclear submarine. As a result...
Germaine Coates
Oct 8, 2021
Germaine Perry Coates, 92 of Franklin, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, surrounded by her four daughters and family. Germaine was born in MA, to the late Manuel and Belmedia Perry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Coates Jr., and son Joseph Coates III. Germaine enjoyed sewing, baking as well as...
Patricia Henderson
Oct 7, 2021
Patricia Louise Roten Henderson, 84, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, Oct 7th, 2021. Born in Macon County, "Patsy" was the daughter of the late Elmer Edgar and Ira Edna Holbrook Roten. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Sammy Edwin Henderson; and sisters, Maxine McClure, Jane Ledford, Martha...
Sandra Stockton
Oct 6, 2021
Sandra Jean Stockton, 77 of Highlands, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Sandra was born in Oak Park, Illinois to the late Frank and Sarah Donald Stockton. Her father was in the military resulting in her growing up in multiple locations. As an adult she lived in Toronto, Canada for many years and later in Maryland. She moved to...
Wendy Bryson
Oct 6, 2021
Wendy Lee Bryson, 62 of Franklin, Passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Wendy was born in San Antonio TX to the late Winfield and Roberta Lane Prentice. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Larry Bryson. Wendy was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed nature and loved watching birds, horseback riding and hiking. She is...
Myron Abernathy
Oct 5, 2021
Myron Henry Abernathy, born on January 13, 1950, to Henry D. and Marvene Geneva Burell Abernathy, passed from this life on October 5, 2021. Myron possessed a gentle spirit along with a big personality. Some might have accused him of being headstrong, and he probably would have agreed with them. He had a way, however, of relating to children that...
David Kennemore
Oct 4, 2021
Mike Kennemore, 64 of Highlands, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. Mike was born in S.C. to the late Harley and Margie McCallister Kennemore. Mike was an avid reader and one of Clemson Tiger's biggest fans. He is survived by his former wife, Leigh Anne Wilson; daughter, Ahzah Kennemore; Grandson Brantley McCall; and sisters, Dianne Owens and Judy Bryant....
Ami Hammer
Oct 4, 2021
Ami Lynn Hammer, 50 of Franklin, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. Ami was born in Orlando FL. to Edward Farmer and Patricia Taylor Farmer. Ami attended Cartoogechaye Baptist Church. She was an animal lover and was active in animal rescue. She is survived by her mother, Patricia Farmer; and daughters Meagan Hammer, Lauryl Edmonds, and Katherine Hammer. The...
Ben Welch
Oct 4, 2021
Ben Lamar "Oz" Welch, 59, of Franklin, passed away on Monday October 4, 2021. Ben was born in Macon County to the late Claude and Christine Huggins Welch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Gary Welch. He was a talented wood craftsman, specializing in cabinetry. He enjoyed cooking, storytelling and never met a stranger....
Corinne Carlton
Oct 3, 2021
Corinne Davis Carlton, 93 of Otto, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021. Corinne was born in Fulton GA to the late Henry Grady Davis and Florence Ernest Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Gibson Carlton Jr; siblings, Evelyn Fuss, Harold Davis, Geraldine Betsill, Blanche Chatham, and Charlotte Head; and grandson, Chase...
Gino Pignataro
Oct 2, 2021
Gino Paolo Pignataro, 81 of Franklin, passed away on Saturday October 2, 2021. Gino was born in Italy, was of the Catholic Faith and was the owner of Body Visions Gym in Franklin for many years. He is survived by his wife, Valeriya Dankert; and son, Robert Pignataro. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday,October 20, 2021 from...
Freda Owens
Oct 2, 2021
Freda Brewer Owens, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday October 2, 2021. Freda was born in Macon County to the late Thomas Eugene Brewer and Hazel Irene Henry. Freda adored her family and was the caregiver for her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Gene Owens; children, Ashley Owens, and Meagan Rogers (Eric); siblings, Shelby Rhodes...
Roger Brabson
Sep 29, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Roger Austin Brabson announces his passing after a brief illness on September 29, 2021. Roger, born on May 26, 1951, was the son of Anna Mae Buchanan Brabson and Harry A. Brabson. Roger was known as a master carpenter who took great pride in his craftsmanship. What his formal education lacked...
Regenald Lightsey
Sep 28, 2021
Regenald Frank Lightsey, 90, of Franklin, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Born in Williston, FL, he was the son of the late Rufus Frank and Mary Virginia Colson Lightsey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Richard Benton Lightsey, a sister, Virginia Fay Lightsey and a brother, Elmer...
James Verran
Sep 28, 2021
James Henry Verran, Sr., 91, passed away September 28, 2021. He was born in Akron, Ohio on March 15, 1930. He served in the U.S. Army as well as the U.S. Air Force. He was a school teacher and later received his building contractor's license. He loved building houses of which he built many in his lifetime. He also enjoyed...
Kaleb Pitts
Sep 26, 2021
Kaleb Leavy Pitts, infant son of Kevin and Jenny Pitts, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, September 26, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Kaleb is survived by his parents, Kevin Allen Pitts and Jennifer Saucier Pitts of Otto, NC; his sisters who adored him, Kenzie, Olivia, and Caroline Pitts of the home; paternal grandparents, Ralph and Gail...
Emmanuel Carrion
Sep 25, 2021
Some things are just difficult to believe. On September 25, 2021, the passing of Emmanuel William Carrion, also known as Manny, is one of those. Manny was unforgettable, larger than life. He honestly never met a stranger and left a memory with everyone he met. Manny was born on March 22, 1979 to William and Susan Anne LaPlante Carrion. He...
Richard Weaver
Sep 25, 2021
Richard "Dick" Weaver, 80, of Franklin went home to be with the Lord on September 25, 2021. Richard better known as Dick was born in Rochester, NY to the late Peter and Margery Tacy Weaver. Mr. Weaver served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. After his military service he was employed as an inspector in...
