Yvonne Cheatham
Sep 13, 2020
Yvonne Payne Cheatham, 94, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Born in Philadelphia, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Clois and Eunice Tolbert Payne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Cheatham; a brother, Jack Payne and a sister, Peggy Coleman. Yvonne worked as Secretary to the School...
Debra Carpenter
Sep 11, 2020
Debra Carpenter, daughter of Lonnie D. Berryhill and Caroline Hester Coutant Barnes, was born on July 28, 1961, into a family that provided her with a great treasure—five siblings to love and cherish. Debra, who passed from this life on September 11, 2020, is survived by three children; Melissa, Christina, and Zachary; three sisters, Carolee Marr and Johnny Henson of...
Anthony Walker
Sep 11, 2020
Anthony Scott Walker, 42, of Franklin, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020. Born and raised in Macon County, Anthony was the son of the Emma Jean Smith Walker and the late Jimmy Wayne Walker. Anthony was a member of Mount Hope Baptist Church and more recently attended Ridgecrest Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time shooting pool and fishing. Anthony is...
Clifford Talley
Sep 9, 2020
On September 9, 2020, Clifford Talley went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Cliff's time on Earth was well spent, and he enjoyed the life he was given. He loved horses, trail riding, and just being outdoors. A native Highlander, he liked working in his yard which always showed the care he gave it. Cliff served in...
Kathryne Moffitt
Sep 8, 2020
Kathryne Ann Holland Moffitt, born on February 28, 1949, loved by her family, her friends, and her church, went on to Glory on September 8, 2020. There was great rejoicing as her mom and dad, Mavis and Kerma Holland, met her at Heaven's Gates. Kathy had a "way about her", as we say in the mountains, that made everyone she...
Fay Parker
Sep 8, 2020
Fay Ellen Miller Parker, 89, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Fay was born in Bowling Green, Florida and was the daughter of the late Seaborn Howell Miller and Ola Hawthorne Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Parker and sister, Joy Johnson. She was raised in Miami, FL...
Harold Warstler
Sep 7, 2020
Harold Warstler, age 92, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020. Harold was born in Goshen, Indiana on June 16, 1928 and was the son of the late Ezra and Bertha Warstler. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Griggs, and a brother, Michael Garber. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Betty...
Genie Delpho
Sep 6, 2020
Genie Christine "Tinia" Delpho, 73, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020. Born in Corpus Christi, TX, Tinia was the daughter of the late Bob Bryant and Hazel Christine Welder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Robert Spencer Delpho, Jr.; daughter, Theresa Christine Delpho and sister, Gwendolyn Hughes. She loved art and...
Jeanetta Finch
Sep 1, 2020
Jeanetta Rose Tooley Finch, 87 of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Born in Gibson County Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Blanche Wilson Tooley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Clare Finch and a brother, Jerry Tooley. Jeanetta was a member of Bethel United Methodist and...
Bertha Sanchez
Aug 31, 2020
Bertha Eloisa Sanchez Manzano, 93 of Franklin, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020. Born in Ecuador, she was the daughter of the late Humberto Sanchez and Carmelina Manzano. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos Carrillo and daughter, Fanny Carrillo. Bertha was a member of the St Francis Catholic Church and enjoyed spending...
William Hoyt Woodard
Aug 31, 2020
William Hoyt Woodard, 81, of Candler, died Monday, August 31, 2020 at CarePartners Solace Center. A native of Macon County, he was a son of the late William and Nina Brooks Woodard. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Guyer as well as three brothers, Cleve, Joe and Jack Woodard. A United States Army veteran, Hoyt was...
Robert Randall
Aug 30, 2020
Robert William Randall, 72, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020. Born and raised in Macon County, Robert was the son of the late Jack William Randall and Mary B. McLean Randall. He worked most of his life as a paramedic in Macon County. He was former Fire Chief at West Macon Fire and Rescue where he also...
Daniel Gibson
Aug 30, 2020
Daniel Furman Gibson, age 57, passed away August 30, 2020. Danny was born in Macon County to Willard Gibson and Shirley Calloway Parks who are both deceased. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ricky Lee Gibson. Surviving is his daughter, Sarah Daniel Gibson, of Dahlonega, Georgia and his other mom, Barbara Raby. He is also survived by...
Gene Price
Aug 30, 2020
Gene Thomas Price, 80, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020. Born in Washington, GA, she was the daughter of the late Frank W. and Gene Barksdale Thomas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Frank W. Thomas, Jr. Gene was an Elementary Education graduate of the University of Georgia. Gene received...
Kevin Barwell
Aug 29, 2020
Kevin Leigh Barwell, 56 of Franklin, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020. Born in Buffalo, NY, Kevin was the son of the late Charles J. Barwell and Sharon Brennan Hunt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Stanley S. Hunt and a half-sister, Deborah Barwell Martin (Dan Martin). Kevin proudly served his country in...
Frank Showalter
Aug 28, 2020
Frank Lawson Showalter, 75, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020. Born in Garden City, MI, Frank was the son of the late Carl Leo Showalter and Thelma Robinson Showalter. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force during Vietnam and worked most of his life as a flight engineer. Frank enjoyed collecting aviation memorabilia, studying...
Tony Holland
Aug 28, 2020
Tony Keven Holland, age 59 of Franklin, NC died unexpectedly on August 28, 2020. Tony was preceded in death by his father, William Perry Holland, mother, Susie Deitz Holland and nephew, Bill Holland. Tony loved ginseng digging, fishing and deer hunting. He was of the Baptist faith and in later years attended Riverside Community Church. Tony is survived by his...
Wanda Berry
Aug 26, 2020
Wanda Faye Brendle Berry, 81, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. Born and raised in Macon County, Wanda was the daughter of the late Frank M. Brendle and Nobia Sanders Brendle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William P. Berry; brother, JR Brendle; sister, Edna Mae Sanders and nephew, Roger...
Mary Harrell
Aug 26, 2020
Mary Frances Stump Harrell, 82, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020. Born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late John S. Stump and Helen Mannex Stump. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two brothers. Mary was a High School Teacher at Bishop Moore High School in Orlando, FL,...
Jake Thomas
Aug 26, 2020
Jake Adam Thomas, son of Willie Ray Thomas and Tammy Taylor Ledford, was born on March 9, 1983, and passed from this life on August 26, 2020. Jake was very smart and gifted with many talents. He was a great athlete and used his abilities to become an outstanding baseball pitcher. During his time in the US Army he excelled...
