Phyllis Warden
Nov 26, 2020
Phyllis Ann Hudson Warden, 87, of Franklin, NC passed away the evening of Thursday November 26, 2020 in a local hospital. Phyllis was born February 19, 1933 in Alamo, Indiana to the late J. Roscoe and Iva Doris (McSpadden) Hudson. She is also preceded in death by her husband Thedford Lee Warden; daughter, Sharon Staton Raikes, brothers; Jack, Mack, Gene...
Florence Taylor
Nov 24, 2020
Florence Ledbetter Taylor, 99, of Franklin passed away Tuesday November24, 2020. Born in Macon County on March 27,1921 to the late Harley and Essie Carpenter Ledbetter. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband Neal Waldroop, then later by husband, George Taylor, son Terry Waldroop, and a daughter in-law Janey Waldroop. Florence was the...
Bruce Bennett
Nov 23, 2020
Bruce Arthur Bennett, 61, of Franklin, went to his heavenly home on Monday, November 23,2020. Born in Lakeland, Florida, on July 24,1959 to Robert and Elizabeth (Ann) Bennett of Franklin. Also surviving are his wife of 19 years Julie A. Bennett, brothers David and Bonnie Bennett of Franklin, Robert and Shirley Bennett of Westminster S.C.. Nieces Megan Bennett and Monica...
James Miller
Nov 22, 2020
James Lewis Miller, 90, of Scaly Mountain, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020. Born in Persimmon, GA, he was the son of the late Frank and Cora Octa Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin sister, Daisy Miller Brown; siblings, Helen Miller Brown, Mae Miller, John Flavis Miller, Janie Louise Miller Dockery,...
Bruce Knecht
Nov 22, 2020
Bruce Frederick Knecht, 90, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020, into the loving arms of Jesus. He leaves behind a devoted wife of sixty-six years, Yvonne Knecht; a daughter, Eva Marie Mills and her husband, Roger, a son, Bruce Allen Knecht and his wife, Robin Renee Knecht; five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Bruce proudly served his country in the...
Steve Garchow
Nov 22, 2020
Steve Alan Garchow, 66, of Franklin, North Carolina (formerly Prescott, Michigan) passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 to join our Lord in Heaven. Steve was born in Saginaw, MI to the late Edward L. Garchow and Gladys Agnes Delorme Richard. He is survived by his wife and best friend for over 30 years, Darlene Kay Gardyszewski Garchow. They were married...
Jeffrey Queen
Nov 19, 2020
Jeffrey Todd Queen, 47, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020 Born in Lexington, NC, he was the son of Barbara Waldroop Queen and the late Kenneth Lewis Queen. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son, David Randall Queen and two brothers, Kenneth "Shane" Queen and David Lewis Queen. Jeff was a member...
Margaret Hedden
Nov 18, 2020
Margaret "June" Hedden, 84, of Lilburn, GA passed away on November 18, 2020. Born on February 17, 1936 in Jackson Co., NC, she was the second daughter of the late John Quince Hedden and Emma Stewart Hedden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Hester Keener, Barbara Ledford, and Hope Calloway; one brother, Dwight...
James Cunningham
Nov 17, 2020
James "Jim" Porter Cunningham Jr., 69, of Franklin passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Born in Franklin, NC, he was the son of the late James Porter Cunningham, Sr. and Esther Minerva Clouse Cunningham. Jim attended Life Spring Community Church and was a motorcycle enthusiast who loved riding locally and long distance. He was an avid outdoorsman, very active in...
Jeannie Nolle
Nov 16, 2020
Jeannie Gilham Nolle, 88, of Franklin, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020. Born in Orlando, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Charles Gilham and Daisy Harrell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Richard Nolle. Jeannie was a telephone operator for Southern Bell Telephone Company prior to her retirement. She was...
Henry Burmester
Nov 16, 2020
Henry (Hank) Schuldt Burmester, 82 of Otto, North Carolina passed away November 16, 2020, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. A native of Avrill Park, NY, Hank grew up participating in every sport he could. He loved sports. As a result of this passion, Hank became a professional baseball umpire. And as one could imagine, he could always be found...
Wayne Swank
Nov 10, 2020
Wayne Thomas Swank went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2020 while under hospice care for Alzheimers. He was born on March 8, 1936 in Washington D.C. He was the son of William Swank and Evelyn Menne. He is preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Swank, and his parents. He is survived by his wife Roberta Swank,...
James Kitzner
Nov 6, 2020
Dr. James Ernest Kitzner passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at the age of 69 with nary a gray hair on his head. He was so fortunate to enjoy 22 years of retirement and a wonderful 17 years here in Franklin with his wife Carol and many dear friends. He succumbed to the horrible ravages of Lewy Body Dementia...
Robert Mcmahan
Nov 6, 2020
Robert "Doc" Roger McMahan, 85, of Franklin, died Friday, November 06, 2020. A native of Macon County, Mr. McMahan was the son of the late Kelsie and Loreena Greene McMahan. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Carl, Clarence and Ted McMahan; and his sisters Opal Sanders Brown, Marcella Wykle and Ruth Sult. Doc retired from General Motors and...
Charles Cassidy
Nov 5, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Charles Lee Cassidy announces his passing on November 5, 2020. Known as Chuck by friends and family, he was a husband, dad, and grandad who enjoyed his family and encouraged large family gatherings for every occasion. A country boy raised on a six acre farm near Indianapolis, Chuck knew the meaning...
Roma Nell Mashburn
Nov 4, 2020
Roma Nell Mashburn, 85, of Franklin passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Born in Robbinsville, NC to the late Fred and Hester Gibson Hooper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Lyman Mashburn; her siblings, Irene Carter, Fred Hooper, Jr., Lawdy Hooper and Lloyd Hooper. Roma Nell was a Charter member of Mashburn...
Ruth Mclean
Nov 3, 2020
Ruth Helen Pruett McLean, born to Willie and Clara Turner Pruett on August 19, 1928, passed from this life on November 3, 2020. Voted on by grandchildren and great grandchildren, Ruth held a title she cherished more than anything—World's Number One Nonna. Known for her huge heart and generosity, Ruth's kindnesses and giving spirit did not stop with her family...
Michael Sprinkle
Nov 2, 2020
Michael Lee Sprinkle, 54, of Franklin, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020. He was a lifelong resident of Franklin, born in Macon County to the late John L. and Anna Elizabeth Candler Sprinkle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Doris Ann McCoy and Hilda Heine and a brother James "Jimmy" Larry Sprinkle. He...
Robert Shepherd
Nov 2, 2020
Robert Mitchell Shepherd, 81, of Franklin, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Perry Soloman Shepherd and Lola Mae Messer Shepherd. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Minnie Talley and a brother, John Shepherd. Robert proudly served his country in the U.S. Army,...
Hardin Gribble
Oct 31, 2020
Hardin "Junior" Gribble, 71, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Hardin A. and Mary Rogers Gribble. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Doris Owens, Robert Gribble, and Mary Anne Gribble. He was a Heavy equipment operator who worked hard building...
