Kenneth Alter
Jul 22, 2021
If humans can cross over the Rainbow Bridge on their way into Heaven, Kenneth (Ken) Alter crossed it on July 22, 2021 and had the most joyful reunion with all the dogs and cats that he had ever rescued, cared for, groomed and loved during his time on earth. Born in Dallas, Texas, on July 15, 1957, he was the...
Herbert Southard
Jul 21, 2021
Another one of our Lord's children just went to join Him with praise and rejoicing. If you knew Herbert Glenn Southard, you knew he loved the Lord Jesus and lived his life accordingly. He was a Christian first and a family man second. A member of Longview Baptist Church, he served as deacon for several years. During that time, he...
Marlene Day
Jul 20, 2021
Marlene Rose Day, 78, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Born in Chicago Heights, IL, she was the daughter of the late George O. and Erna Deihl Day. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Day and a nephew, Geoffrey Day. She loved her church family...
Gary Hill
Jul 20, 2021
Gary Allen Hill, 43, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Born in Hollywood, FL, he was the son of Catherine Foley Lequire and the late Gary L. Hill. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Daniel E. and Gertrude Foley. Gary lived in Franklin most of his life; he attended...
Nancy Patton
Jul 19, 2021
Nancy Lee Fisher Patton, 71, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021, after a period of declining health. Born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late James H. and Gladys Murray Fisher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Carey B. Patton, Jr. in May of...
Orrin Sword
Jul 19, 2021
Orrin Boyd Robert Sword Sr, 89, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021. Born in Salerno, FL, he was the son of the late Bert R. and Agnes Driggers Sword. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Elisha Woodcum; and sister, Hilda Mae Kovacs. "Bob", as he is affectionately known, was a...
Patrick Mcconnell
Jul 18, 2021
Patrick William McConnell, 63, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, July 18,2021. Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Millard B. and Louise York McConnell. Pat retired from the United States Airforce in 2001 as a C.M.S.G.T., and later retired from the Social Security Administration. He attended Prentiss Baptist Church. Pat was a very active member...
Kenneth Giblin
Jul 18, 2021
Kenneth "Ken" Cloyce Giblin, 81, of Franklin, passed away July 18, 2021. Ken was born in Detroit, MI to the late Cloyce and Gladys Lumley Giblin. In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his wife Nancy, sisters, Shirley Lowry, Mary Wise, both of FL., Betty Smith of MI., and brother, Mike Giblin of FL. Mr. Giblin...
Brian Mcconnell
Jul 16, 2021
Brian "Boney" Keith McConnell, 44, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021, after a period of declining health. He was born in Sylva, NC, the first son of Michael Keith and Diane Crisp McConnell. Brian was a member of Black Mountain Baptist Church. "Boney" as he was affectionately known, was a friend to many. He enjoyed working on...
Randall Downs
Jul 16, 2021
Franklin, NC: Randall (Randy) Clifford Downs, age 70, went to heaven July 16, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Randy's family.
Phylliss Garrison
Jul 15, 2021
Phylliss Rena Garrison, 37 of Franklin, passed away July 15, 2021. Phylliss was born in Milledgeville GA to Margie Wilson Garrison and the late Bobby Smith. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Bud Garrison; and sister, Jody Lynn Smith. Phylliss was a long-time resident of Macon County. She loved her family and animals....
Thomas Crawford
Jul 14, 2021
Thomas Preaulo Crawford, 91 of Franklin, passed July 14, 2021. Preaulo was born in Macon County to the late Cecil and Flora Robinson Crawford. In additions to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, George Crawford, Kenneth Crawford, and Lowell Crawford. Preaulo was a United States Army Veteran and served in the Korean conflict. He was a...
James Perry
Jul 13, 2021
James Edward Perry III, 71 of Franklin NC, passed away July 13, 2021. Jim was born in Macon County to the late James E Perry Jr. and Byrda Nell Perry Vandiver. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his sister, Debra Ann Perry Thomas. Jim was a UNC and Western Carolina graduate, a member of the...
Robert Helmer
Jul 13, 2021
The family of Robert Earnest "Tug" Helmer is heartbroken to announce his passing on Tuesday, July 13th at his home in Highlands, North Carolina. He passed away peacefully in his sleep due to heart failure stemming from a childhood heart condition. Tug was born in Atlanta, Georgia, graduated from The Lovett School, attended University of Mississippi and graduated from The...
Ruben Cano
Jul 13, 2021
Ruben Cano, 77 of Franklin NC, passed away Tuesday July 13 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Alice Rosario; two daughters, Yvonne D Cano of Franklin and Michelle M Cano of Manchester TN; two sisters, Lourdes Lasselle of Tullahoma TN and Elvia Cano of Sacramento CA; and multiple nieces and nephews. Ruben...
John Forest
Jul 12, 2021
John Alfred Forest, 92 of Franklin, passed away on July 12, 2021. John was born in Rochester NY to the late Henry and Alice Forest. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, John Alfred Forest Jr. and wife Dorothy Forest. John was a veteran of the US ARMY and was a Purple Heart recipient....
Earl Phillips
Jul 11, 2021
Loving and faithful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, son, friend, and most importantly, child of God, Earl Lynn Phillips departed this world on July 11, 2021 to enter the kingdom of heaven and the presence of the Lord. To all who knew him, Lynn was a joyful person who caught people off guard with his dry wit and sense of...
Patricia Thompson
Jul 10, 2021
Patricia Bryson Thompson, 74, of Franklin, went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Born in Macon County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Lydia "Eddie" Clark Bryson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Turner Bryson and J.L. Bryson; and sister-in-law, Mariea Bryson. Pat was an active...
Dorothy Gregory
Jul 10, 2021
Dorothy Rogers Gregory, 89, went to her Heavenly home on July 10, 2021. Mrs. Gregory was born in Macon County to the late John and Addie Miller Rogers. In addition to her parents Mrs. Gregory was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick "Pat" Gregory; six brothers, Lee, Harley, Carl, Henry, Harrison, and Willis Rogers; three sisters, Valerie Ledford, Blanche...
Mark Burrell
Jul 9, 2021
Mark Anthony Burrell, 56, of Franklin, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021. Born in Ozark, AL, he was the son of Maxie and Pat Burrell. Mark worked as a food service manager and he was a huge wrestling fan. He also enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his...
