Mildred Hoglen
Aug 11, 2019
Mildred "Nannie" McConnell Hoglen, 89, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019. Born in Franklin, NC, she was the daughter of the late William Arthur McConnell and Minnie Elizabeth Sorrells McConnell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rimer Louis Hoglen; siblings, Steve, Paul, Ural, B.L., John Furman, Grace, Jessie McConnell and Bessie...
Betty Rhodes
Aug 10, 2019
Betty Louise Rhodes, 88, of Franklin, passed away on August 10, 2019. Betty was born on August 19, 1930 to parents Earl Bartlow and Dorothy Lee Gibson in Bradenton, FL and attended Palmetto High School in Manatee County. Betty enjoyed being at the beach and shelling. She also enjoyed nature, the trees and animals. Betty always had time for others...
Marie "Granny" Holland
Aug 9, 2019
Edna Marie "Granny" Holland, 85, of Franklin passed away Friday, August 9, 2019 in the comfort of her daughter's home in Moreland, GA surrounded by her loving family. Born in Macon County, NC she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Lenoir and Lucinda Corinne Huckaby Lenoir. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Ben Spurlock
Aug 9, 2019
Bennie "Ben" M. Spurlock, Jr., 74, of Franklin, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019. Born in San Luis Obispo, CA, he was the son of the late Bennie M. Spurlock, Sr. and Imogene Norris Spurlock. Bennie was a US Navy veteran; retired electronic engineer; avid HAM radio operator; and member of Masonic Lodge #76, Charleston, SC. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking...
Cassandra Hunt
Aug 9, 2019
Cassandra Ann Hunt, 40, of Franklin went to be with her Lord on Friday, August 9, 2019. Formerly of Spring Hill, FL, she had been living with her grandmother for the last three years in Franklin. Cassandra worked at Shoney's Restaurant where she was able to meet many people and make friends. She was loved by many and will be...
Elizabeth Nichols
Aug 9, 2019
Elizabeth Ann Nichols, 49, of Otto, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Bobby Nichols and Betty Tallent Nichols. Elizabeth was a member of First Assembly of God Franklin. She is survived by her sister, Roberta Nichols of Franklin; several aunts, uncles and cousins. A Graveside Service will be held...
Johnny Rice
Aug 7, 2019
Johnny Virgil Rice, 66, of Franklin went to be with the Lord on August 7, 2019. He was born in Macon County to the late Virgil and Katherine Rice. Johnny enjoyed being with his family. In addition, he loved fishing, his dogs, and feeding the deer around his home. He is survived by his soulmate, Joyce Rice of 46 years....
Patricia Cook
Aug 5, 2019
Patricia Lynn Cook Born the second of four children to the late Franklin, NC businessman David Lee Cook and wife Audrey Holland Cook, Patricia arrived to the great joy of her family on 13 October, 1957. She fought a brutal disease with courage and dignity for the past several years. On Monday, 5 August at 6:30 am, Patsy passed from...
Jean Tabor
Aug 2, 2019
Opal "Jean" Nelson Tabor, 85, of Bryson City, NC passed away Friday, August 2, 2019. Born in Kingsport, TN she was the daughter of the late Ernest Nelson and Daisy White Nelson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Tabor. Jean enjoyed nature and birdwatching. She is survived by her children, Tom Tabor,...
John Lathrop
Aug 2, 2019
John Marsh Lathrop, 78, beloved husband, father and grandfather, went to be with the Lord on August 2, 2019. Born in New London, CT he was the son of the late Walter F. Lathrop and Janet Marsh Lathrop. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, John Kerby Lathrop; and brother, Jim Lathrop. John was...
Donald Henry
Jul 31, 2019
Donald Napoleon Henry, 81, of Franklin passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019. Born in Hamtramck, MI, he was the son of the late Napoleon "Poli" Jacob Henry and Kari Stewman Henry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Judy Blaine Henry. Don was a graduate of WCU. He is survived by his wife,...
Christine Kelly
Jul 31, 2019
Christine "Christy" Kelly, 69, of Scaly Mountain, NC passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019. Born in Miami, FL she was the daughter of the late Frank Kelly and Bebe Ann Randall Kelly. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Molly Meiring. Christy was a member of Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church in...
Alicia Cabe Cody
Jul 30, 2019
Alicia Cabe Cody, 41, of Franklin passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of Doug Cabe and Barbara Bolick Cabe. Alicia worked at Dodge Packaging for many years and was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed shopping, decorating, and working with children. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandmother,...
Sandra Rippetoe
Jul 28, 2019
Sandra Elizabeth Rippetoe, 58, of Franklin, passed away, Sunday, July 28, 2019. Born in Honduras, she was the daughter of Marta Valenzuela of Miami, FL and the late Francisco Jose Centeno. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Barry Jordan. Sandy was a member of First Alliance Church where she oversaw the Hispanic ministry...
Mary Jessica Berry
Jul 26, 2019
Mary Jessica Berry, 84, of Franklin, passed away Friday, July 26, 2019. Born in Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Henry Paul Nolen and Lilly Mae Carroll Nolen. In addition to her parents, sisters, Helen Ruth Nolen Davis, Lutie Paula Nolen Amoon and Penelope Scott. She is survived by her sister, Carroll "Dolores" Nolen Porter of Franklin; one...
Bobby Raby
Jul 25, 2019
Bobby Joe Raby, 83, of Franklin passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Joe Raby and Gertrude Roper Raby. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Randy Raby; sister, Helen Edwards; and brother, Buddy Raby. Bobby was a member of Franklin First Assembly of...
Zelda Ithier-Perez
Jul 23, 2019
Zelda Elizabeth Ithier-Perez, infant daughter of Pedro Eli Ithier-Perez and Kacey Leigh Fontenot, died Tuesday, July 23, 2019. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her paternal grandparents, Elizabeth Perez Rivas and Edwin Ithier; maternal grandparents, Charlotte Brooks and Jeffrey Scott Fontenot; and many extended family and friends. A Graveside Service will be held at 2 pm Tuesday,...
Floyd Cruse
Jul 22, 2019
Floyd Cruse, 92, of Franklin passed away Monday, July 22, 2019. Born in Chattanooga, TN, he was the son of the late Fred E. Cruse and Jewel Langston Cruse. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Jack Cruse and Walker Cruse; and sister, Joanne Kamah. Floyd was a US Army veteran serving in Germany during...
Mellissa Mathis
Jul 19, 2019
Mellissa Dawn Rose Mathis, 19, of Franklin, died Friday, July 19, 2019. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of Tommy Mathis and Jennifer Roberts Higdon. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandparents, Betty Roberts and Don Richards; fiance, Nicky List; stepchildren, Angel Hartkopf and Nathan Hartkopf; brothers and sisters, Dalton Mathis, Catrina Mathis,...
Anna Boon
Jul 18, 2019
Anna P. Boon, 95, of Franklin passed away peacefully Thursday, July 18, 2019. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to Care Net, 130 Bidwell Street, Franklin, NC 28734. Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneralhome.com
