Nancy Stanley
May 28, 2025
Nancy Lee Hall Stanley, 72, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Jessie and Willi Kate Sanders Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Stanley; brother, Randy Hall, and infant grandson, David Ledford. She loved the Lord and her family. Nancy was a...
Kathleen Shields
May 28, 2025
Kathleen Simpson Shields, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, at the age of 75. Born in Buffalo, NY on October 28, 1949 she was the daughter of Fred and Audrey Simpson. Kathleen will be remembered for her warm smile, her generous and loving spirit and unwavering love for her family. She...
James Pader
May 27, 2025
James B. Pader, age 94, was born August 25, 1930 and died May 27, 2025. "I had a happy life. I've been married 58 years, have been loving and faithful to the same woman all these years. I am proud of my children and grandchildren and wish them the best." Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home...
Thomas Hackett
May 27, 2025
Thomas Richard Hackett, age 72, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025 following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on July 19, 1952 to the late James Edward Hackett and Margaret Lawing Hackett. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his brother, Jeffrey David Hackett. Tom proudly served in the United States Army and the...
Steve Hopkins
May 27, 2025
Steve Joe Arthur Hopkins, 79, of Franklin, NC, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. Steve was the son of the late Charlie R. and Ruby Gilreath Hopkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Wanda Dalrymple; grandson, Wesley Joe; and brother-in-laws, Claude "Moose"...
Charles Honeycutt
May 25, 2025
Charles Honeycutt, also known as Charlie, Snook, and Snooky, age 89, Otto, passed away Sunday, May 25 while he was surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born in Miami, the oldest of five boys, to Charles Reed Honeycutt and Ollie Wadsworth Honeycutt. Charlie worked his way up through the ranks of what is now known as AT&T. He worked...
Gina Sanders
May 22, 2025
Gina Sanders, age 41, passed away Thursday, May 22 following a courageous battle with cancer. Gina was born in Washington, DC and spent most of her life in Virginia. She was preceded in death by her mother, Toni Sanders; grandparents, John and Virgie Sanders; grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Hinton; and her canine companion, Ali. She was a creative and talented spirit....
Cathie Sprinkle
May 18, 2025
Cathie Sprinkle, 71, of Franklin, NC went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2025. She was a native of Macon County and was born on June 21, 1953, to the late Ervin and Bernice Moffitt. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Connie Bateman, and a brother, Keith Moffitt. Cathie was a...
James Clouse
May 17, 2025
James "Jim" Patrick Clouse, 77, of Franklin NC, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Jim was the son of the late Charles and Deloris Clouse. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Lynn Wright; son-in-law, Walter Wright; brother, Doug Clouse; and sister, Elizabeth Clouse. He was an avid collector of...
Robert Bennett
May 13, 2025
Robert Edward Bennett Sr, 94 of Franklin, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on May 13th, 2025 He was born November 26th, 1930 in Lakeland Florida to the late Edward L and Lily Morris Bennett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Elizabeth Ann Pearce Bennett, siblings, Jane Bennett Freier,...
James Douglass
May 12, 2025
James E. Douglass, was born in November 1928 and passed away on May 12, 2025, at Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, North Carolina. He was 96 years old at the time of his death. Born to the late Bernard A. Douglass and Nelia Stewart Douglass of Bessemer, Alabama. James was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margaret B. Douglass,...
Louise Roush
May 12, 2025
Louise Mae Roush February 12, 1935 – May 12, 2025 Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed peacefully in Franklin, NC. The only child of Louis and Mary Matejovitz, was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Ivan, and cherished daughter, Meryl. Lovingly remembered by her daughters Cheryl, Teryl, Caryl, and Daryl; her grandchildren Erin, Amber, Jeff, Heather, Michelle, Skyler,...
Gilbert Russell "Rusty" Key
May 11, 2025
Gilbert Russell "Rusty" Key, 68, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025. Rusty was born in Sanford, NC, to his parents, the late Bobby Joe Key and Adelaide Daniels Key. He graduated from UNC Chapel Hill, NC with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1979. He attended Campbell University School of Law, Buies Creek, NC and graduated with...
Hope Crisp
May 11, 2025
Hope Smith Crisp, 83, of Franklin NC, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025. Hope was born in Nantahala, NC, to the late Mint and Hallie Cook Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Teresa Crisp, and son, Jimmy Crisp. She was a devoted housewife who enjoyed spending her time taking care of her...
Linda Baruzzini
May 8, 2025
Linda Noreen Baruzzini, born on December 23, 1947, to the late Merle and Emma Hazel Schooley, passed away on May 8, 2025, after a prolonged battle with cancer. She is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, James Baruzzini, her loving children, Dan Baruzzini and Deidra Baruzzini, and her grandchildren, Simon and Serenity Baruzzini. Linda was a remarkable woman...
Carlene O'Neil
May 6, 2025
Carlene O'Neil, age 79, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Proud of her German heritage, Carlene was born in Lakeworth, Florida to the late Walter T. Orr and Frances Schrack Orr. She was a member of Cartoogechaye Church of God when her health permitted. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Tommy Orr and...
Bruce Higdon
May 5, 2025
Bruce Edward Higdon, 62, of Franklin, NC, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Higdon Jr. and Carolyn DeWeese Higdon; grandfather, Joseph Higdon Sr., brother, Michael; and brother-in-law, John. Bruce was a 1981 graduate of A.C. Reynolds High School in Asheville, NC. After high school, he came to live full-time...
Jeffrey Norman
May 5, 2025
Jeffrey L. Norman, Age 70, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025. He was born on February 28, 1955, in Harriman, TN. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, J.B. and Evelyn Howard Norman, and two brothers, Michael and Gregory Norman. He is survived by his daughter, Heather Norman Ramey (Dustin Carpenter) of Franklin, NC; grandchildren,...
Ronald Rice
May 1, 2025
Ronald Lee Rice, Sr., 67, of Franklin, NC, previously of Fort Myers, FL., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 1, 2025. He passed away at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA, after a long battle. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on March 22, 1958, to his parents Dolores Aline Rice and Walter Thomas Rice. Ron...
Gwendolyn Ward
Apr 30, 2025
Gwendolyn Nelson Ward "Nene", 74, of Franklin NC, passed away Wednesday, April 30,2025. Gwendolyn was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Guy and Nona Mae Shepard Nelson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Ward. She loved cooking, baking, and fishing. She enjoyed spending time and her grocery store trips with her...
