James "Jim" Barker
Mar 29, 2026
James “Jim” Arthur Barker, 84, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
He was the son of the late James Stanley and Rebecca Akins Barker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Judy Essen and Joanne Cloer; and brothers in law Andy Cloer, Arnold Carpenter, and Tommy Green.
Jim was a proud member...
Agnes Lorriane Graham Rowland
Mar 26, 2026
Agnes Lorraine Graham Rowland, 86, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
Born in Franklin, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Olan and Mary Jo Elmore Graham. She was also preceded in death by her son, John Wallace Rowland.
Agnes was a member of Louisa Chapel Methodist Church in Franklin. She was gifted with her hands...
Faye Bishop
Mar 26, 2026
Mrs. Laura “Faye” Phillips Bishop, 80, of Macon County, passed peacefully on March 26, 2026, at the JF Keever Solace Center in Asheville. Born on August 8, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Charles Robert and Vernon Laura Bradley Phillips.
Faye lived a life grounded in faith, family, and service. A devoted and longtime member of Oak Grove Baptist...
Johnny Allen Burch
Mar 23, 2026
Johnny Allen Burch, 71, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026. Born in Macon County to the late Junis and Anna Laura Hughes Burch, Johnny was a true native son and a one of a kind soul.
Johnny lived a life shaped by hard work, dedication to his family, and a deep love for the outdoors. He enjoyed...
Vince Honeycutt
Mar 23, 2026
Vincent “Vince” Duane Honeycutt, age 69, passed away on March 23, 2026, at his residence. He was born on August 26, 1956, in Miami, Florida, to Charles Honeycutt and Milly Vaughn Honeycutt.
Vince lived a full and spirited life, shaped by his love of sports, adventure, and the people closest to him. Before settling in Franklin, North Carolina, he made his...
Lauren Edward Greenwood
Mar 23, 2026
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Father, Son, brother and friend. Lauren Greenwood, 61, passed away on March 23, 2026, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC, after a brief and unexpected illness.
He was born to Charles and Sandra Greenwood on December 8, 1964, in Jacksonville, FL, but lived most of his adult life...
Billy Broom
Mar 20, 2026
On March 20th, 2026 Bill Broom ,93, of Franklin NC passed away at home with his beloved wife Charis Bruton Broom, of 73 years, by his side.
Bill was born in Union County North Carolina on March 9th 1933. As a young man he went to work for Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph. He and Charis were married in 1952. Shortly...
Kamdyn Lanelle Morrow
Mar 20, 2026
Kamdyn Lanelle Morrow, 9, of Inman, SC, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026. Born in Hendersonville, NC, she was the beloved daughter of Dakota Morrow and MaKayla Martin Morrow.
Kamdyn was diagnosed with cancer in May 2025, and throughout her journey she showed extraordinary courage, strength, and grace. She was a true cancer warrior, inspiring everyone who walked beside her.
A...
Marie Fisher
Mar 17, 2026
Marie Fisher, a lifelong Floridian with deep roots in Orange City, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, at Angel Medical Center. She was born on January 21, 1936, and carried with her warmth, resilience, and quiet strength so often found in those shaped by the Florida sun and close-knit family ties.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents; her...
Jacob Danny Stewart
Mar 16, 2026
Jacob Danny Stewart, of Franklin, North Carolina was born December 19, 1933, in Etty, Kentucky. He passed away March 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and friends at the age of 92.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years Avanell Chumley Stewart; his parents Mack Clellan and Easter Stewart; his brothers George Stewart, John Stewart,...
Jennifer Lynn Alger
Mar 14, 2026
With grateful hearts for a life beautifully lived, the family of Jennifer Lynn Alger announces her homegoing to be with her Lord on March 14, 2026, after a battle with cancer. Born January 14, 1950, in Bloomington, Indiana, to the late Richard and Virginia (Kingsbury) Marks, Jennifer spent her life pouring kindness, creativity, and steadfast faith into everyone she met.
A...
Michael Brian Cope
Mar 14, 2026
Michael “Mike” Brian Cope, 56, of Franklin, NC, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 14, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was the son of late William Edward Cope and Shirley Faye Tallent Cope.
A lifelong resident of Macon County, Mike was a devoted member of Ellijay Missionary Baptist Church. He spent many years working in heating and...
Lisa Marie Brabson
Mar 13, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lisa Marie Brabson, of Greenville, SC, on Friday, March 13, 2026, after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.
Lisa was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She loved her church calling to teach the children and she loved Jesus. Lisa was a...
Gregory Douglas Hoover
Mar 10, 2026
Gregory "Greg" Douglas Hoover, 69 of Franklin, North Carolina went to be with his Heavenly Father on March 10, 2026.
Greg was born June 21, 1956, in Washington D.C., to the late George and Carol Hoover. He was a retired paramedic/firefighter with 20 years of service in Clearwater, Florida. Greg loved spending time with his family, especially his grand and great...
Diana L. Rogers
Mar 10, 2026
Diana West Rogers, 75, of Macon County, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, at Sylva Valley Nursing and Rehab. Born on May 21, 1950, in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Robin “Bob” West and Elizabeth Wilson West.
Diana was a proud graduate of Southwestern Community College, where she earned her nursing degree. She dedicated many years...
Gary Rigg
Mar 8, 2026
Gary Lynn Rigg, passed away Sunday March 8,2026. He was born September 27,1941, in Defiance Ohio to the late Lauren A. and Anita F. Rigg. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Lyle Dean Rigg (Sharon), of Camden Maine.
Married in 1977, he is survived by his wife, Linda Cowan Rigg of almost 49 years....
Geneta "Hoppy" Rogers
Mar 8, 2026
Geneta "Hoppy" Rogers, 87, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
Geneta, affectionately known as "Hoppy," was born in Lowell, N.C., to the late Charlie Roscoe Hopkins and Ruby Coretta Gilreath Hopkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Claude “Moose” Rogers Jr, sister Wanda Dalrymple, brother Steve Hopkins, sister-in-law Judy...
Betty Sue Allen
Mar 4, 2026
Betty Sue Hopper Allen, 83, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born in Rabun County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Maggie McDowell Hopper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughters, Sandra Zimmerman and Teresa Allen; and her siblings, Mable Gregory, Cora Henry, Mary...
James Blanton
Mar 2, 2026
James Patton Blanton Jr., known lovingly to family and friends as Jimmy, or Jim passed away on March 2, 2026, at the age of 87.
Born on August 23, 1938, in Richmond, Virginia, Jimmy lived a full and vibrant life that touched everyone who crossed his path.
Jimmy was the kind of man who never met a stranger. Whether he was standing...
Elaine Moffitt
Mar 1, 2026
Marguerite Elaine Whitaker Moffitt, 76, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026.
She was a native of Macon County, NC, and was the daughter of the late Alex Lee and Helen Cunningham Whitaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Lynda Rothwell. She loved gameshows, crocheting, Lays chips, Coca Cola, the Atlanta Braves,...
