Robert Baliles
Jan 8, 2019
Robert "Bob" James Baliles, 88, of Franklin passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019. Born in Washington, D.C. he was the son of the late Lemuel Baliles and Lulu Sherman Baliles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Verna Mildred Thomas Baliles and brother, Daniel Baliles. He was a US Navy Veteran and member of...
James Wilson
Jan 8, 2019
On Tuesday, January 8, 2019, the Florida Gators lost one of their biggest fans. At the age of 75, James "Jim" K. Wilson passed away surrounded by his family and friends. Jim will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 25 years, Sally, his children, Jimmy (Tammy) and Nicki (Breanna) and his step children, Cory (Nathalia) and Michele (EA). Jim...
Jeanne Taylor
Jan 6, 2019
Jeanne Henson Taylor, 82, of Franklin NC, and formerly of Raleigh, NC passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Andrew Henson and Elizabeth Keyes Henson. Born in Virginia, she lived a majority of her life in Raleigh, NC, with her late husband, James Franklin Taylor ("Buddy"), Doctor of Physiology with the USDA Forest...
Carol Cukla
Jan 3, 2019
Carol Grace Cukla, 80, of Franklin, NC passed away, Thursday, January 3, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was a beloved wife, daughter, mother, grandmother and aunt. She was the heart of our family. Carol was born on November 29, 1938 in Chicago, IL and was the daughter of Florence Wagner of Chicago, IL and her stepfather, the late Frederick...
Edgar Younce
Jan 2, 2019
Edgar L. Younce, Sr, 90 of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Granville L. Younce and Laura Duvall Younce. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Blanche Crisp Younce (July 25, 2018); brother, Paul Younce and sister, Ruth Crisp....
Clyde Kinsland
Dec 31, 2018
Clyde Mack Kinsland, age 84, of Tuckaseege, formerly of Macon County, passed away peacefully on December 31st, 2018 at the VA Hospital Hospice Unit in Asheville, NC. He was the youngest son of the late Tom and Gertrude Crawford Kinsland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife; Mildred Morgan Kinsland and three brothers;...
Vickie Peek
Dec 31, 2018
Vickie Ann Peek, 79, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, December 31st, 2018, in Summerville, South Carolina. Vickie was born on January 27th, 1939, in Gastonia, NC, to Alonzo and Marie Wilson. When she was just a teenager in 1956, she met Navy signalman Sanford E. Peek (Sam), the man with whom she would build...
Elizabeth Dennis
Dec 31, 2018
Elizabeth Sue Dennis, 74, of Franklin passed away Monday, December 31, 2018. Born in Bainbridge, GA, she was the daughter of the late Wilmer Faircloth and Myrtle Williams Faircloth. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Eugene Dennis; brothers, Kermit Faircloth and Mark Cecil Faircloth; and sister, Patricia Edmondson. Elizabeth loved her family...
Joyce Mcmahan
Dec 30, 2018
Joyce Anne McMahan, 60, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of Leona Cabe McMahan and the late James Adam McMahan. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Monica Houston; brother, Ray Allen McMahan and two sisters, Judy Nations and Faye Ellen Conner. Joyce was...
Linda Morris
Dec 27, 2018
Linda Morris, 71, of Franklin passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018. Born in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Carl Morris and Martha Cordor Morris. Linda was a devoted Christian who loved her family and enjoyed crocheting. She is survived by her children, Michelle Yeakle of Wadesboro, NC and Michael Horst of Hagerstown, MD; her very special...
Teresa Southard
Dec 24, 2018
Teresa Southard, 50, of Waynesville, passed away Monday, December 24, 2018. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late William "Ernie" Porter Southard and Margie Blanche Ledbetter Southard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her longtime companion, Victor Muse and her sister-in-law, Vickie Keener Southard. She was a member of Franklin Church...
Paul Sears
Dec 24, 2018
Paul Arthur Sears, 62, of Franklin, passed away Monday, December 24, 2018. Born in Los Angeles, CA, he was the son of the late Gordon A. Sears and Ena Mae Stauts Sears. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Ronald Sears. Paul was a member of First United Methodist Church; a member of the...
Charles Bryson
Dec 23, 2018
Charles Frank Bryson, 82, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late John Ray Bryson and Alice Amelia Wright Bryson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded his step-son, John Wayne Roper. Charles was a retired diesel mechanic and a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. He was...
Robert Vasser
Dec 23, 2018
Robert Vasser, 75, of Franklin passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018. Born in Miami, FL, he was the son of the late Thomas Vasser and Pauline Allan Vasser. Robert was a US Navy Veteran serving during Vietnam; CWA President Local 3150, FL; a retired technician from AT&T and an avid fisherman. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Vasser of...
Dorothy Christy
Dec 22, 2018
Dorothy Franklin Asher Christy, 96, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018. Born in Bicknell, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Edward Franklin and Tina Meyer Franklin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Homer Asher; second husband Marvin Christy; son, Edward Asher; daughter, Susan Asher Shaw McGee; and a...
Marilyn Williams
Dec 21, 2018
Marilyn Williams, 70, of Franklin, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Frank James and Joy Stanley James. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dean Paul Williams. She graduated from the University of South Florida; she was very active in Franklin Covenant...
Arthur Cabe
Dec 17, 2018
Arthur Warren Cabe, age 95, was born on August 29, 1923 at the head of Cat Creek in the Holly Springs Community, Macon County to Eva Mary Moses Cabe and Clarence Weaver Cabe. He died on Monday, December 17, 2018 in Franklin. Arthur graduated from Holly Springs School and Franklin High School (class of 1941). He was a member of...
Evelyn Clark
Dec 16, 2018
Evelyn Moffitt Clark, 80, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Hermie Moffitt Dills. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by husband, Joseph Earl Clark and son, Jimmy Clark. Evelyn was a member of Mt. Airy Baptist Church, Easley, SC. She enjoyed reading, puzzles,...
James Elmore
Dec 13, 2018
James "Doc" Elmore, 56, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018. Born in Gaston County, NC he was the son of the late Paul "Tom" Elmore and Hilda Horton Elmore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John Edward Elmore and Tommy Lee Elmore. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. James...
John Broad
Dec 12, 2018
John "Jack" Broad, 80, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Born in Clearfield, PA, he was the son of the late Ed Broad and Carletta Livergood Broad. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Broad; sister, Joy Ann Bliss; and grandson, Josh Crowley. Jack served in the US Army and later...
