Joyce Lanson
Aug 3, 2020
Mrs. Joyce Elman Lanson, 85, of Leatherman Gap Road, passed away in Asheville on Monday, August 3, 2020. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Donald Lanson, USMC (Ret); son, Richard and his wife Beth; Grandson, Skylar and three great grandchildren, Daylon, Payton and Myra; Granddaughter, Shawna Ray and two great grandchildren, Brooklyn and Ethan; Daughter, Donna Joyce...
Clydie Danson
Aug 3, 2020
In the last few weeks, family and friends have been saying their goodbyes to the matriarch of our family, Clydie Elizabeth Jones Danson, who joined the "great cloud of witnesses" as she went to her heavenly home August 3, 2020. She was 103 years old, born March 7, 1917 in Jacksonville, FL to Elizabeth Ida Ponce Jones and Fred P....
Jason Morgan
Aug 2, 2020
Jason Adam Morgan, 41, of Franklin, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, August 2, 2020. He was a Reverend and was always ready and willing to help others, including officiating at services not expecting anything in return. He was also a chef, he loved art, music, playing the guitar, family gatherings and spending time with his children and...
Steven Alter
Aug 1, 2020
Mr. Steven A. Alter, 81, of Franklin, NC, formally of New York and Miramar, Florida passed away August 1, 2020 at Mountain View Manor in Bryson City NC. Steven was born May 4, 1939 in Brooklyn NY to the late William and Ethel Alter. Steven is survived by his wife, Nancy Holt Alter of Franklin, NC; sons, Hugh Alter of...
Anner Woodall
Jul 31, 2020
Anner Merice Woodall, 65, of Swain County, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020. Born in Glynn County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Mandy Faircloth Lynn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers. Anner was a member of the Abundant Life Apostolic Church of Bryson City. She loved camping,...
James Baer
Jul 31, 2020
James (Jim) T. Baer, age 77, passed away on July 31, 2020. No Services are planned. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Jim's family. Online condolences may be made at www.moffittfamilyfuneralcare.com
Bennie Ramsey
Jul 31, 2020
Benny Wayne Ramsey was born to Roy Wayne and Irene Lowe Ramsey on October 2, 1946. He passed from this life to spend eternity with his Savior on July 31, 2020. after he fought a courageous 8 year battle with cancer. Benny had a huge heart. He was known as a gentle and loving man who was willing to give...
Lewis Ammons
Jul 31, 2020
Lewis Walter Ammons, 64, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020. Born in Macon Co, he was the son of the late Frank and Berdell McMahan Ammons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Ellis Ammons. Lewis was of the Baptist Faith. He loved hunting for treasures and trading at...
Barbara Shepherd
Jul 27, 2020
Barbara Ann Shepherd, of the Cowee community, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 27, 2020. Before marrying and moving to Macon County, Barbara was raised on Chestnut Cove in the Pumpkintown area of Jackson County. She was proud and thankful to be the granddaughter of the late Burt Webb and Mamie Trantham Webb....
William Stamey
Jul 25, 2020
William Jerry Stamey, 73, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020. Born and raised in Macon Co, he was the son of the late William Phearson and Hazel Mary Payne Stamey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jim Stamey. Jerry was a member of Windy Gap Baptist Church. He served in...
Margaret Hyatt
Jul 20, 2020
Margaret Young Hyatt, 85, of Sylva passed away Monday, July 20, 2020. Born August 31, 1934, a lifetime resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late John and Lula Ridley Young. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Hyatt one daughter, Margaret "Alice" Hyatt Webb; one son, John Keith Hyatt;...
Hunter Davis
Jul 20, 2020
Surrounded by his family, Hunter Caden Matthew Davis, 6, of Franklin, ran into the arms of Jesus on the morning of Monday, July 20, 2020. Our lives were forever changed on November 7, 2013 when Hunter was born and with him came the meaning of true, unconditional love. His life was spent loving; being around all the children in his...
Evelyn Hughes
Jul 19, 2020
Evelyn Dean Hughes, 86, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Willard L. Dean and Josephine R. Rogers Dean. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James "Jim" Hughes. Evelyn was an active member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, where she...
Dorothy Notarbartolo
Jul 19, 2020
Dorothy Mae Cross Barber Notarbartolo, 88, of Otto, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Born and raised in Garrard County Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late John Henry Cross and Minerva Jane Oaks Cross. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death in 1978 by her first husband, Paul C. Barber and in 2004 by...
Corrine Grantwit
Jul 19, 2020
Corrine Monica Riihl Grantwit, 75, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Born in St. James, MN, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Regina Huss Riihl. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Harriett and Chuck Riihl and Marlis Grantwit. Corrine graduated from Mankito State College with a bachelor's degree and...
Charles Wallace
Jul 16, 2020
Charles Edwin Wallace, 89, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Born and raised in Macon County, Charles was the son of the late John Wallace and Arizona Moffitt Wallace. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers and sisters, Morris "Buck" Wallace, Howard Wallace, Clifford Wallace, Alice Crisp and Sally Gates. Charles...
Pamela Trent
Jul 15, 2020
Pamela Clark Trent, daughter of James Lewis Clark and Miriam Jean Maybriar Clark, was born on Christmas Day in 1954. She proved to be one of the best Christmas gifts her family ever received. Her love for each family member was evident, strong, and enduring. Pamela's long abiding love has left all of them with many wonderful memories. Pamela was...
Linda Campbell
Jul 14, 2020
Linda Sue Collier Campbell, 73, of Franklin passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Born and raised in Macon County, Linda was the daughter of the late Roy J. Collier and Mary Greenwood Collier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, David Collier. Linda was a member of East Franklin Baptist Church and served as...
Annie Shepherd
Jul 12, 2020
Annie Jones Shepherd, 88, of Franklin passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at the Franklin House. Born October 23, 1931, she was a native of Jackson County. Annie was the daughter of the late Thomas and Nora Chastain Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Shepherd and one son, Ernest Larry Shepherd...
Lois Lathrop
Jul 9, 2020
Lois M. Lathrop, 86, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Born in Mt. Holly, NC, she was the daughter of the late Frank Campbell and Elizabeth Evans Campbell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Marsh Lathrop; brother, Robert Lee Campbell and sister, Mary Campbell Purcell. Lois loved birdwatching; her...
