Raymond Thompson
Jan 24, 2021
Mr. Raymond "Ray" Floyd Thompson, 57, of Otto, NC passed away Sunday January 24, 2021 in Asheville, North Carolina. Ray was born March 2, 1963 in Dade County Florida.Ray is preceded in death by his father, Robert William Thompson, and brother Timothy ThompsonSurviving Ray is his mother and stepfather, Madge and John Sala; stepson, Nick Manos; brother, Michael Thompson; sister...
America Hedden
Jan 23, 2021
America Potts Hedden, 98, of Franklin, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 23,2021. America was born in Macon County; she was the daughter of the late Albert B. Potts and Fannie Irene Russell Potts Buchanan. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Aaron Hedden, and siblings, Gladys Paige, Jean Chapman,...
Julia Sadagursky
Jan 21, 2021
Franklin, NC - Julia Ann Wright Sadagursky, 82, passed away January 21, 2021. Arrangements will be announced at a later date. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Mrs. Sadagursky's family.
John Roberts
Jan 21, 2021
John Deering Roberts, 78, of Highlands and formerly of Savannah, died of COVID peacefully in his wife's arms on January 21, 2021. He was a graduate of Sewanee Military Academy, past President of the Savannah Exchange Club, a member of the Sons of the Confederacy and a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a Lay Eucharistic Minister at Christ...
Joanne Cloer
Jan 19, 2021
Joanne Elizabeth Barker Cloer, 72 of Franklin, passed away On January 19, 2021. Born in Charlotte NC, she was the daughter of the late James Stanley Barker and Alice Rebecca Akins Barker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by sister Judy Essen. Joanne was a member of Patton United Methodist Church where she actively participated with...
Wayne Chalu
Jan 17, 2021
Acton Wayne Chalu, 72, completed his work and journey on earth when he was called home by his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 17, 2021. He is survived by his wife Cynthia Chalu of Franklin, North Carolina; sisters Carol Chalu and Lauren Chalu (Jimmy) of Clearwater, Florida; sons Robert Finck (Rennie) of Parrish, Florida and John Finck (Jennifer) of...
Boyd Fouts
Jan 16, 2021
Jay "Boyd" Fouts, 79, of Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Nondus and Vira Farley Fouts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Jack Ray, Ken, Max, Sherrill, and Gene Fouts; one sister, Betty Lou Crawford; two sons-in-law, Tim Webb, and...
Frankie Holbrook
Jan 16, 2021
Mrs. Frankie Deitz Holbrook, 90, of Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Rose Annah Deitz. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Jacob Weaver Holbrook, six brothers and three sisters. Frankie loved the mountains and lived most of...
Leslie Walters
Jan 14, 2021
Leslie Franklin (Skip) Walters, Jr. died on January 14, 2021 at the age of 87. He lived in Bristol Tennessee at the time of his death, after residing in Franklin, North Carolina for over 30 years. Skip was born in Jacksonville Florida on October 8, 1933 to the late Miriam Trice Walters and Leslie Franklin Walters, Sr., he was pre-deceased...
Alice J Laurenzo
Jan 12, 2021
Myrtle "Alice" Johns Laurenzo, 90, of Franklin, NC., passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the Franklin House. Alice was born March 18, 1930 in Osceola County Florida to the late Benny and Lena Pearl Johns. Surviving Alice is her children, David Connell and Daughter, Brenda O'Steen, grandchildren, Justin and Jeffrey Connell, great grandchild John David Connell. Alice owned and...
Annie Mcgahagin
Jan 12, 2021
Annie "Ruth" McGahagin, 94 of Franklin, died on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at her home. Mrs. McGahagin was born in Fort Myers, FL, the only child of the late Orren Thomas and Annie Kellogg Tuttle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, George, who died in 2017; and a daughter, Sharon...
Calvin Queen
Jan 12, 2021
Samuel "Calvin" Queen, 73 of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 after a period of declining health. A native of Rabun County, GA, he was the son of the late John Claude and Gladys Holcomb Queen. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Norton; and four brothers, Bob , T.J., Jim,...
Clarence Scott
Jan 11, 2021
Clarence Bascomb Scott, 80, of Franklin passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Ralph and Alice Franks Scott. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Fred Scott, Clyde Scott and George Scott; and sister, Margie Scott. Mr. Scott, a lifetime resident of Macon county, was...
Thomas Renner
Jan 11, 2021
Thomas R. Renner, age 77, of Franklin North Carolina passed away at his residence on Monday January 11, 2021. He was born on September 23, 1943 in Waukesha, Wisconsin where he graduated high school. On March 8, 1969 he married Kaylynn Kaiser. She preceded him in death on October 31, 1988. He married his wife of 30 years Nancy Hanson...
Joyce Bryant
Jan 11, 2021
Even at 90 years old, Joyce Cassada Bryant kept the twinkle in her eyes and her easy going way of making and keeping friends. Born in Clay County on November 14, 1930, Joyce came to Franklin, started from scratch, and was able to make a name for herself in Macon County. Joyce began her career when she was employed at...
Virgie Southard
Jan 8, 2021
Virgie McConnell Southard, 62, of Franklin, North Carolina passed away Friday, January 8th, 2021. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Omah & Harley McConnell. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her best friend and husband of 39 years, Willard Southard. Three brothers, Wade McConnell, Wayne McConnell, and Alvin Tallent. And...
James Fuchs
Jan 8, 2021
FRANKLIN, NC – James William (Bill) Fuchs, 71, devoted husband, father of two, passed away January 8, 2021 after a brave battle with Cancer. He was born March 11, 1949 to Fred and Barbara Fuchs of Homestead, Florida. Bill's first grade report card described his personality best: "He is a great student, but he must S-L-0-W down!" Slow down, he...
Roger Alewine
Jan 7, 2021
Reverend Roger Wayne Alewine Sr., 83, of Franklin passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021. Born in Red Bank SC, he was the son of the late Lonnie and Ileen Goodwin Alewine. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Larry Alewine and sisters, Miriam Alewine, Evelyn Alewine and Lois Alewine. Rev. Alewine, a Franklin resident since...
Calvin Cowart
Jan 7, 2021
Mr. Calvin Woodrow Cowart, 77, of Otto, NC., passed away Thursday January 7, 2021 in Franklin, NC. Calvin was born July 12, 1943 in Rabun County Georgia to the late Ned and Violet Ruth Ledford Cowart Surviving Calvin is his wife, Patsy Taylor Cowart, son Calvin "Edward" (Barbara) Cowart, step-son James Stacy Passmore and partner Carl Sly, grandchild, Brandy (Randy)...
Ronnie Stiwinter Lowing
Jan 7, 2021
Mrs. Ronnie Dean Stiwinter Lowing, 84, of Franklin, NC passed away at the Franklin House on Thursday January 7, 2021. Ronnie was born August 6, 1936 to the late L.C. and Ruby Fox Stiwinter. Ronnie is also predeceased by her life partner, George Shook, Son; Tommy Mauldin, daughters; Robin Dawn "Princess" Mauldin Coggins, Mary Alice Mauldin, sister and brother in-law,...
