Kate Crawford
Jun 3, 2021
Kate Penland Crawford, 93 of Franklin, died Thursday, June 3, 2021. Born in Clay County, Mrs. Crawford lived most of her life in Franklin, NC. She was the daughter of the late J. Bayse and Alva Henson Penland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, George Emerson Crawford, who passed on...
Valerie Hughes
Jun 1, 2021
Valerie Gail Hughes (Crisp) of Appling, Georgia departed this world and was received by her Heavenly Home Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Gail… a native to Macon County, was born in the Hickory Knoll Community in the home of her late grandparents, George and Fannie Stiles and is the eldest daughter to the late Frank L. and Leneta Crisp of Franklin....
Freda Jackson
Jun 1, 2021
Freda Moore Jackson, on June 1st 2021, left this life behind and went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A dedicated wife of 65 years to Bill, mother to Eric, mother-in-law to Mary, grandmother to Isaac and Caleb (wife Laura), great-grandmother to Maddie, and co-worker and friend to countless, Freda lived a life of sacrifice and...
Donald Mcconnell
May 31, 2021
Donald Carroll McConnell, 69, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021. He was the son of the late John Furman and Pauline Wyatt McConnell. He grew up in his grandparents, Arthur & Minnie McConnell, and his aunt, Jessie McConnell's home. They, and a brother John Keith McConnell, preceded him. Donnie, a Macon County native, was a US Air Force Veteran. He...
Audrey Cook
May 30, 2021
Audrey Margaret Holland Cook, 85, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of Denver and Delton Jennings Holland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Lee Cook; daughter, Patsy Lynn Cook; one brother, Bryant Holland; and three sisters,...
Robert Cowart
May 28, 2021
Robert Lewis Cowart, 52, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021. Born in Thomasville, NC, he was the son of the late Jessie James and Hilda Leatherwood Cowart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Barbara Ledford Cowart. Robert was an avid Nascar fan, loved golfing and visiting with friends. He was...
Beverly Jenkins
May 28, 2021
Beverly "Sissy" Elaine Holland Jenkins, 66 of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, May 28, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Robert and Betty Hazel Adams Holland. Beverly was a member of Pine Grove Baptist church, loved spending time with her family and especially...
Betty Parrish
May 27, 2021
Betty Jo Parrish, 87 of Franklin, passed away on May 27, 2021. Betty was born in Macon County to the late Edgar and Maude Roper Queen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. "Rudolph" Parrish; and siblings, Pauline Trivetta, Bill Queen, Ted Queen, Jack Queen, and an infant brother. She enjoyed sewing...
Ralph Provost
May 27, 2021
Ralph Jacob Provost, who passed from this life on May 27, 2021, didn't fit anyone's mold except his own. He never started slowing down and took advantage of every living moment he had. Ralph, born on September 6, 1952, to Albert and Joyce Chambers Provost, was a devoted family man. He and his wife, Joan (Jo) Edgerton Provost, built a...
Ruby Maze
May 25, 2021
Ruby Jewel (Flannery) Maze finished her earthly race on May 25, 2021, and went home to the Lord she loved and served for most of her 92 years. Born the third of seven children to Warren and Austa (Welch) Flannery in Stollings, West Virginia, in 1929, she grew up in eastern Kentucky. There, she met her beloved J.W. Maze, and...
Melissa Hall
May 25, 2021
Melissa Callahan Hall, 66 of Franklin, passed away on May 25, 2021. Melissa was born in Macon County to the late Troup Hall Jr. and Nancy Calloway Callahan. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Danny Hall; children, Christy Cabe (Jonathan), Jeremy Hall Pyatt, and Courtney Ellen Rogers (Roman); 7 grandchildren, Sydney Balmer (Ryan), Preston Jeremy Pyatt, Hunter...
Laura Guffie
May 24, 2021
Laura Belle Long Guffie, 83 of Franklin, passed away May 24, 2021. Belle was born to the late Lawrence and Annie Sprinkle Long in Macon County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Zeb Guffie Jr.; and brothers, Lawrence Long Jr and George "Eddie" Long. Belle was a lifetime resident of Macon County and was...
Dakota Williamson
May 24, 2021
Dakota Andrew Williamson, 17 of Franklin, passed away May 24, 2021. Dakota was born in Macon County to Harold Andrew Williamson and Amber Latisha Klatt. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing and had an interest in mechanics. Dakota is survived by his parents Harold Andrew Williamson (Dianna Williamson) and Amber Klatt (Michael Crane); grandparents, Sandra K Green (Robert Welch),...
James Sweeten
May 24, 2021
James Rodney Sweeten, 17, of Franklin, died on Monday, May 24, 2021 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. James was born in Mobile, AL on February 29, 2004. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Michelle Kennedy and sister Lexie. He enjoyed trucks, motorcycles, reading, music, and hanging with friends. He loved all animals, but his favorite was...
Eleanor Johnson
May 23, 2021
Eleanor Jane Johnson, 100, of Denver, NC formerly of Franklin, died on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Born in Swiekley, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Jabez and Eleanor Benton Tinsley Robinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Scott Johnson. Jane was a member of the Presbyterian PCA and involved...
Jeffery Martin
May 23, 2021
Jeffery Stuart Martin, 57, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Born in Hampton, VA, he was the son of James Franklin and Patricia Grace Reynolds Martin. Jeff was a master carpenter, enjoyed wood working; and he loved music and playing the guitar. He is survived by his parents, James Franklin Martin and Patricia Reynolds Martin of Franklin;...
Jake Breedlove
May 21, 2021
Jake Lee Breedlove, 86, of Franklin, died on Friday, May 21, 2021. Born in Swain County, he was the son of the late Alfred Gaston and Cora Lee Dehart Breedlove. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two children, Baby Breedlove and son, Alfred Breedlove; brothers, Clyde Breedlove, Frank Breedlove, Alfred Breedlove, and Ralph Breedlove; and...
Terry Gregory
May 20, 2021
Terry L. Gregory, 66, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Troy L. and Bessie Mae Taylor Gregory. Terry was a member of Black Mountain Baptist Church. He enjoyed bass fishing, spending time with his family and loved being with his grandchildren. He is survived by his...
Johnnie Frady
May 15, 2021
On May 15, 2021 as the sun rose over the mountains, Johnnie Sue Frady closed her eyes for the last time, opened her arms, and let the angels carry her home. She was 63 years old and although she lost her long and painful battle with cancer, she never lost her indomitable spirit or her sense of humor. Johnnie was...
Sherry Ham
May 14, 2021
Sherry Elaine Mitchell Ham, 74, of Prairie Grove, AR, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born in Greenville, AL, she was the daughter of the late Bernice and Viola Smith Mitchell. Mrs. Ham worked as a ministry director for the North American Mission Board for many years. In her spare time, she enjoyed...
