Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Franklin, NC

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Franklin, NC area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Patricia Peavy

Patricia Peavy

Dec 10, 2020

Mrs. Patricia "Pat" Ann Peavy, 67, of Franklin, NC. passed away Thursday December10,2020 in Asheville. Patricia was preceded in death by her father Franklin Robert Turnbach and sister in-law, Mary Turnbach. Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Merrell O. Peavy, mother; Eleanor Letcher Turnbach, sons; Craig and wife Jennifer Peavy, Chad and wife Elizabeth Peavy; Sister, Charlotte and husband...

Jessie Southard

Jessie Southard

Dec 9, 2020

Jessie Lee Welch Southard, 87 of Franklin, went home to be with the Lord with her children by her side on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Ed and Myrtle Brendle Welch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles Robert Southard; brother, Dubois Welch;...

Annie Maney

Annie Maney

Dec 9, 2020

Mrs. Annie Lou Wilson Maney, 52, of Franklin, NC passed away unexpectedly Wednesday December 9, 2020 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC Annie was the daughter of the late Mack Arthur Wilson. In addition to Mack, Annie is predeceased by her husband Fred Allen Maney. Surviving Annie is her mother; Betty Sue Bates Maney, son; William and his wife Jessica...

Mildred Turpin

Mildred Turpin

Dec 7, 2020

Mildred Taylor Turpin, 85, of Franklin, died on Monday, December 7, 2020. A native of Rabun County, GA., she was the daughter of the late Jesse Clayton and Jessie Marie Garland Taylor. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers, James R. Taylor and Denver C. Taylor. Mildred loved working in her yard and caring...

Donald Hazen

Donald Hazen

Dec 7, 2020

Donald Hazen, 79 of Franklin, passed on to his heavenly home on December 7, 2020. Born in Ellwood City, PA. to the late Russell and Caroline Hazen. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Hazen, son, Craig, and a brother, Skip. Surviving are daughters Debra Call (Tim) of VA, and Sandra Ochsner (Arthur) of Franklin. Brother Gary Hazen...

Jorge Alvarez-Guzman

Jorge Alvarez-Guzman

Dec 7, 2020

Jorge Armando Alvarez-Guzman, 41, of Cashiers, NC passed away Monday December 7, 2020 at his home. Jorge was born in Mexico and the son of Arturo Guzman Zavala and Leticia Guadalupe, also surviving him is his wife; Maribel Medina, his son; Osviel Alvarez-Medina, brothers; Isaac Alvarez-Guzman, Alberto Alvarez-Guzman, sisters; Maria Alvarez-Guzman, Maria De Jesus Alvarez-Guzman and many other loving family...

Yukie Picklesimer

Yukie Picklesimer

Dec 6, 2020

Yukie Sandra Picklesimer, 91, died December 6, 2020, at her home in Lemmon, South Dakota. She was born in Tokyo, Japan on January 1, 1929. She was the oldest of five children. She met her husband Ralph in Japan, got married and traveled all over the world with the military. She eventually came back to Franklin, North Carolia, which was...

Vaughn Hastings

Vaughn Hastings

Dec 6, 2020

Vaughn Robert Hastings, 77 of the Cartoogechaye community, went on peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at his home. Born June 8, 1943 in Macon County, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Lura Roane Hastings. Vaughn was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Vaughn was stationed in Germany and served...

Claude Hurst

Claude Hurst

Dec 6, 2020

Claude William Hurst, 88, of Franklin, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, December 6, 2020. Mr. Hurst was born in Macon County, the son of the late Joseph Daniel and Ella Allen Hurst. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, RL Allen, Jay Hurst, and Carrol Hurst; and his sisters, Margie...

Mary Duvall

Mary Duvall

Dec 4, 2020

Mary Lee Buchanan Duvall, 96, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020. Born in Spruce Pine, NC, Mary was the daughter of the late Audie and Mae Duncan Buchanan. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Duvall was preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon Duvall Burrell; two brothers, Audie Buchanan Jr. and Paul Buchanan. She was a member...

Homer Bryson

Homer Bryson

Dec 3, 2020

Homer Wayne Bryson, 92, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Lazelle Talley Bryson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Evelyn "Eloise" Barnes Bryson in 2019; two brothers, Wymer Bryson and Wendell Bryson; and...

Elizabeth Dean

Elizabeth Dean

Dec 2, 2020

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann "Libby Ann" Dean, 79, of Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday December 2, 2020 at Harris Reginal Hospital in Sylva. She was born March 31, 1941 to the late Oline and Reba Boston Stanfield. In addition to her parents, Elizabeth in preceded in death by three brothers; Bob Stanfield, Richard Stanfield and Jim Stanfield. Elizabeth is survived by...

Lorene Stolp

Lorene Stolp

Dec 2, 2020

Mrs. Lorene Winnie Crail Stolp, 95, passed away Wednesday December 2, 2020. Lorene was born October 29, 1925 to the late George and Ethel Stuart Crail. In addition to her parents, Lorene is preceded in death by her husband James Edwin Stolp in 2002. Her son, Timothy Mark Stolp, a son in-law; Bruce Thames, sister; Ada Jean Crail Kasa, and...

Shirley Vogler

Shirley Vogler

Dec 2, 2020

Shirley Jean Vogler, age 84, formerly of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday December 2nd, 2020. She was a retired high school cafeteria manager. She was a member of Glencoe Baptist church in New Smyrna Beach Florida as well as Cartoogechaye Baptist Church Franklin North Carolina. She was the loving wife of Jerrell Vogler who...

Mary Brooks

Mary Brooks

Dec 1, 2020

Mary Pauline (Polly) Rice Brooks of Franklin, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest to join our Savior in Heaven on December 1, 2020 at the age of 87. She was born on July 24, 1933 in Highlands, North Carolina to the late Mr. and Mrs. William Herbert Rice. She moved to Florida at the age of 5 and later returned...

Walter Morgan

Walter Morgan

Nov 29, 2020

Walter P. Morgan, 80 of Asheville, died on Sunday, November 29, 2020. Walter was born in Macon County, the son of the late William Dooly and Pansy Maynor Morgan. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by a sister, Barbara Rogers. Walter was a charter member of Skyland Baptist Church in Asheville and retired from Dupont where...

Jane Crawford Riddle

Jane Crawford Riddle

Nov 29, 2020

Jane Crawford Riddle, 87, of Franklin, died Sunday, November 29, 2020. A native of Macon County, Jane was the daughter of the late Laddie H. Crawford and the late Dorothy Snyder Crawford Waldroop. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her husband, Max L. Riddle Sr.; a sister, Sarah Niven and a daughter in-law, Rhonda Riddle....

Michael Dailey

Michael Dailey

Nov 28, 2020

Mr. Michael Jackson Dailey, 73, passed away Saturday November 28, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family who loved him deeply. Michael was born January 10, 1947 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to the late Marion "Jack" and Bertha Dailey. Surviving Michael is his wife, Sharon Dailey, daughter; Emily (Trevor) Waldroup, son; Chris (Manda) Dailey, grandchildren; Addison and Jackson Waldroup,...

Darlene Corbin

Darlene Corbin

Nov 28, 2020

Darlene (Dean) Breedlove Corbin of Franklin, NC, slipped her earthly bonds to enter the heavenly gates on Saturday, November 28, 2020. She was 79 years of age. She was a precious, loving soul. She loved the Lord and had been a reflection of his love for everyone to see. She could make you feel so treasured. Her smile was contagious...

Margaret Parrish

Margaret Parrish

Nov 26, 2020

Margaret Dills Parrish, 71 of Franklin, passed away Thursday, November 26,2020. A Native of Macon County, Margaret was the daughter of the late Challie and Iva Jean Crisp Dills. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her husband, James Ronald "Ronnie" Parrish in 1995; brother, Tommy Dills; and step brother, Billy Dills. Margaret was a member...

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