Shirley Myers
May 14, 2021
Shirley Ann Thomas Myers, 83, of Franklin, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021. Born in Macon County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Porter Thomas and Ethel Moffitt Thomas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Larry Thomas and Jerry Thomas; sisters, Carol Thomas, Rosa Lee Hodgins, Betty Sue Talley and Margaret McGaha....
Ervin Bingham
May 14, 2021
Ervin Allen "Buck" Bingham, 80, of Franklin, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Clyde and Gertrude Bingham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Bob Bingham and Joe Bingham and stepmother, Margie Bingham. Ervin was a US Navy veteran and retired from Goodway Graphics....
Herbert Magee
May 13, 2021
Herb Magee (91), formerly of Franklin, NC and Spotswood, NJ, passed away May 13, 2021 in Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents Orville and Myrtle, his beloved wife of 53 years Betty, brothers Kenneth and Melvin, sisters Erma (Herb) Butler, Edith (John) Ferencze, Eleanor (Roy) Boyce, Marilyn (Robert) Hogue, and brother in-law Herman Jensen. He is survived...
Mary Stewart
May 12, 2021
Clayton, GA: Heaven's Gates opened wide on May, 12, 2021, to welcome newcomer, Mary Giles Stewart, into Glory. Mary loved the Lord with all her heart and enjoyed worshiping at Taylor's Chapel Baptist Church where she was recognized as the oldest member of the congregation. Mary loved to read and was a very prolific reader. After she retired and had...
John Blaine
May 11, 2021
It is with great sorrow the Blaine Family announces the passing of their loved one John Blaine after a courageous battle with cancer. Surrounded by his beloved wife, Mary Lee, and other loved ones he entered into his heavenly body to meet his Lord and Savior on May 11, 2021. John was preceded in death by his parents Gene "Bud"...
Roscoe Singletary
May 11, 2021
Roscoe "Rocky" Dallas Singletary, 55 of Franklin, passed away May 11, 2021 following an accident while at work. Roscoe was born in Bradenton FL, to Virginia Robinson Hall and the late John Singletary. Rocky took pride in owning and operating Rocky's Satellite with his wife. He loved his family, the mountains, fishing, road trips, bar-b-q meals and sharing stories by...
James Mitchell
May 9, 2021
James Alton "Al" Mitchell, 92 of Franklin, passed away on May 9, 2021. Al was born in Troy, ME, to the late James and Ruth Barker Mitchell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Arland Mitchell; sister, Athene Towne; and great granddaughter, Autumn Mitchell. Al was a farmer by trade and loved working in the...
Lionel Brooks
May 8, 2021
Lionel A. Brooks, 79, of Franklin, died on Saturday, May 8, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born in Jackson County, NC, he was the son of the late Isaac "Red" and Macie Best Brooks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Cameron Brooks. Lionel served in the United States Army and was...
Tammy Kimsey Walker
May 5, 2021
Tammy Kimsey Walker, 60, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of Becky Reece Kimsey and the late Floyd "Flick" Kimsey. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Brad Kimsey. Tammy was a longtime and very active member of Franklin First Assembly of God....
John Lewis
May 5, 2021
Franklin, NC: John W. (Jack) Lewis, Jr., was born in Nashua, New Hampshire, October 4, 1935, the son of John W. Lewis and Ruby Merle Stevens Lewis. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Judith Hassey Lewis, and an infant daughter. He is survived by his spouse, George M. (Marty) McLaughlin; a daughter, Deborah L. Garbiso,...
Patricia Capaforte
May 5, 2021
Patricia Ann Waters Capaforte, 80 of Franklin, Passed away May 5, 2021. Due to COVID-19, a private memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com
Muriel Rickard
May 4, 2021
Muriel Williams Rickard, 85, of Franklin, NC, formerly of Deerfield Beach, FL, died May 4, 2021 at home. Born in Woodbury, NJ, she was the daughter of Rev. Dr. H. G. Williams and Miriam Koller Williams. She served as City Clerk of Deerfield Beach for 25 years (retiring in 1996), President of the Florida Association of City Clerks, and President...
Juanita Cutshaw
May 4, 2021
Juanita Hylton Cutshaw, 66, of Andrews, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 after a period of declining health. Juanita was born in Rabun County, GA, the daughter of the late Henry Hual and Hazel Estella Crisp Hylton. She lived most of her life in WNC and was a member of the Pisgah Baptist Church in...
Billy Peek
May 4, 2021
James William "Billy/Caddy" Peek, 68, of Houston, DE, formerly of Franklin, died on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Born in Transylvania County, NC, he was the son of the late Furman Lee and Jeanette Hulda Holland Peek. Billy was a member of Buck Creek Baptist Church and was known for always being available to help others. He was affectionately known as...
Jackie Hurst
May 2, 2021
Jackie Sumner Hurst 58, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Born in Tampa, FL, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Mary Frances Hilburn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the love of her life, Jack Hurst; a sister, Brenda Muncey; and a brother Johnny Hilburn. Jackie was known by...
Dennis Vanhook
Apr 30, 2021
Franklin, NC: Dennis "Denny" Candler Vanhook was born on July 5, 1953. Even though he missed the big Fourth of July celebration by one day, he had it in him to celebrate daily, enjoying life to the fullest. Denny was an awesome athlete in his younger days, possessing the ability required to play higher level sports. Even though he had...
Freddie Scarlett
Apr 30, 2021
Franklin, NC: Freddie Clay Scarlett was born on August 7, 1960, to Fred F. Scarlett and Geneva Carol Payne Ward. He passed from this life on April 30, 2021. Although he was an avid football fan, Freddie's very favorite thing to be doing was anything outdoors. He was definitely an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and camping. He liked his trips...
Geneva Donaldson
Apr 29, 2021
Geneva Ann Donaldson, 61 of Franklin, passed away on April 29, 2021. Geneva was born to James and Virginia Webster Donaldson. She was a caring and giving homemaker and a very loving mother and grandmother. She was a fan of Christian Music and enjoyed fashion and shopping sprees. She was very active in church and attended Son Rise Ministry in...
James Taylor
Apr 27, 2021
James "Jimmy" Homer Taylor was unexpectedly called Home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, April 27,2021. Jimmy was born in Loraine, Ohio on January 7,1961 to the late JoAnn S. Maney and late Jim Taylor. Jimmy was raised by his mother and step-father, the late James M. Maney. As a young man Jimmy was into many activities, especially those...
Lula Rebecca Alexander Kloss
Apr 27, 2021
Lula Rebecca Alexander Kloss, a longstanding and beloved figure in the Hickory Knoll community in Macon County, North Carolina passed away on April 27, 2021. She was 101. Lula was born in Jackson County, NC on July 31, 1919. She was the oldest of nine children to Thomas Luther Buchanan and Carrie Sutton Buchanan. In addition to her parents, she...
