Dieter Rueckerl
Mar 30, 2021
Dieter Karl Rueckerl, 54, of Otto, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Born in Amberg, Germany, he was the son of the late Anton and Constanze Rueckerl. Dieter was a transit driver for Macon County Transit. He enjoyed building projects around the house and spending time with his wife and family. Dieter is survived by his wife, Trinica Christensen...
Phillip Partington
Mar 28, 2021
Franklin, NC: It was with great sadness that the family of Phillip Dean Partington told him goodbye on March 28, 2021. While there is grieving here, a joyous reunion took place in Glory at that same time as Phil was reunited with his wife, Pamela Jo Pickens Partington, who was the love of his life. Phil, who was born on...
Gregory Ray
Mar 28, 2021
Gregory Paul Ray, 67, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2021. Born in Rabun County, GA, he was the son of the late Robert Paul and Edith Dalton Ray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a niece, Marianna Ray. Greg was a truck driver and enjoyed working on restoring his 1956 Chevrolet Pickup....
Frankabelle Scruggs
Mar 26, 2021
Frankabelle Gibson Scruggs, 89 of Franklin, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, March 26, 2021. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Leobelle Bradley Gibson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Jimmy Scruggs; and a brother, Billy Gibson. She was...
Iola Hodgins
Mar 26, 2021
On October 10, 1940, Iola "Olie" Sitton Hodgins was born to Richard D. and Suddie Brendle Sitton. Iola led a long and productive life and passed away on March 26, 2021. Iola grew up in Webster, NC before later moving to Franklin. She was dearly loved by her family and friends. Iola held several jobs over her lifetime, from factory...
Alvin Dills
Mar 26, 2021
Alvin Nicky "Nick" Dills, son of Jerry F. and Nina N. Dills, passed away on March 26, 2021, at his home in Crestview, Florida. Nick, a native of Macon County, North Carolina, was 55 years old. Nick was known as a master craftsman and artist. He had the ability to build a house from the ground up mostly by himself,...
Elizabeth Bennett
Mar 25, 2021
Elizabeth "Ann" Pearce Bennett, 84 of Franklin, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on March 25, 2021. She was born Feb. 6, 1937 in Lakeland Florida to the late Walter and Nellie Pearce. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Ralph Pearce, Willard Pearce, Marion Henderson, and Florence Brown, her son Bruce Bennett,...
June Hardin
Mar 25, 2021
Las Cruces, New Mexico – June Teague Hardin passed on March 25, 2021. She was born April 30, 1933 in the community of Prentiss in Macon County, when there was a Prentiss Post Office and the Tallulah Falls Railroad ran two trains daily. She grew up surrounded by a large family of beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was the...
John Thomas
Mar 23, 2021
John "Jack" Philip Thomas, 95, of Franklin, NC passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Born in South Haven, MI, he was the son of the late James and Frances Russman Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by first wife, Patricia Eden, a brother, James Thomas and a sister, Jean McEwan. Mr. Thomas proudly served...
Carl Kosischke
Mar 23, 2021
Carl John Kosischke of Franklin, NC, 78, left this earth to meet his maker and to live eternal life March 23, 2021. Carl was born in Meriden, Connecticut on September 18, 1942 to the late Carl D. Kosischke and Helene (Beier) Kosischke. In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded by his two sisters, Caroline Kosischke and Cynthia (Kosischke) Charbonneau,...
Thomas Tardy
Mar 23, 2021
Thomas D. Tardy, 84 of Franklin NC, passed away March 23, 2021. Survived by his wife Laura Agnes Tardy; two sons, Mark Tardy and Charles Tardy (Katie); One daughter, Laura Doolittle (Craig); and one grandson, Blaine Doolittle. Due to Covid-19 no services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be mad to Hospice Foundation of WNC,...
Leo Lolli
Mar 21, 2021
Leo Alphonse Lolli, 82, of Franklin, passed away March 21, 2021. Leo was born to the late Leo and Louise Signore Lolli. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by first wife, Dorothy Schedneck Lolli, and sister Loretta Black. Leo was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church of Franklin. He enjoyed spending time outdoors tending to...
Ethelene Goodson
Mar 21, 2021
Ethelene Passmore Goodson, 87, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Born in Nantahala, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Pearl Morgan Passmore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Southern Goodson; son, Jimmy Goodson; daughter, Paulette Passmore; siblings, Arnold Passmore, Elsie Holland and...
Ronald Hardegree
Mar 20, 2021
Ronald Lee Hardegree SR. 87, passed away on March 20, 2021. Ronald was born in Miami FL, to the late Edward and Cynthia McDowell Hardegree. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Geraldine Madeline Hardegree; one son Edward Daniel Hardegree; and one daughter, Julie Hardegree Jackson; great grandchild, Draxtyn Ortiz; and...
Clayton Franks
Mar 18, 2021
Clayton Franks, 63 of Sylva, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Evelyn Young Franks and the late Clinton Franks. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Franks and a brother, Steven Franks. Clayton was of Baptist faith. He enjoyed...
John Hall
Mar 18, 2021
John "Johnny" Earl Hall, 83, of Franklin, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 18, 2021. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Sam Earl and Sarah Elizabeth Hall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Edwin and Louise Hall. Johnny loved going to church...
Grace Lane
Mar 16, 2021
Grace Erwin Lane, 87 of Franklin, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Born in Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Edwin and Maggie Long Erwin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. William Thomas "Tom" Lane; a son Andrew "Andy" Thomas Lane; two brothers, Harmon...
Lewis Draper
Mar 15, 2021
Lewis Draper, 85, of Franklin, NC entered into his eternal heavenly home with our Lord and Savior March 15, 2021. He passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife of 63 years, Erna Draper after a battle with Dementia. Born in Bassett, VA, January 4, 1936, Lew began his journey and lifelong walk with his Lord and Savior at...
Eula Thompson
Mar 15, 2021
Eula Beam Thompson, 88, of Franklin passed away March 15, 2021. Eula was born to the late Samuel and Ada Watkins Beam. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, James "Bo" Thompson; and her siblings, Frances, Sam, Evie, Junior, Lucille, Thomas, Gussie Mae, Martha, Oscar and Edgar. Eula was a member of Holly Springs Baptist...
Linda Hedden
Mar 13, 2021
Linda Lee Mashburn Hedden, 80 of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Irene Watts Mashburn. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William "Billy" Hedden and a brother, Verlon "Sonny" Mashburn. Linda was a member...
