Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Franklin, NC

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Franklin, NC area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Alan Shoffeitt

Alan Shoffeitt

Dec 5, 2018

David "Alan" Shoffeitt, 81, of Franklin passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018. Born in Los Angeles, CA, he was the son of the late Harland "Al" Shoffeitt and Maymie Barnes Shoffeitt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Lowell Shoffeitt and John "Jackie" Shoffeitt; and sister, Margaret "Peggy" McKinney. Alan enjoyed metal detecting, playing cards,...

Henry Sonagere

Henry Sonagere

Dec 4, 2018

Henry Sonagere, 98, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018. Born in Amsterdam, OH, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Emilia Sonagere. Henry was a US Army WWII veteran. On May 5, 2018, he was awarded the French Legion of Honor Medal by the Consul General of France Clement LeClerc. It was awarded to him on...

Arthur Lundin

Arthur Lundin

Dec 2, 2018

Arthur "Art" Lundin, 97, of Otto passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018. Born on February 1, 1921 in Baraga, MI, the son of Otto and Nettle Lundin. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 68 years, Joyce (Keay) Lundin, as well as sisters Dorothy Lundin Heinonen and Lorraine Lundin Gustafson. Art was a US Navy veteran serving...

Jeremy Robinson

Jeremy Robinson

Nov 29, 2018

Jeremy Roy "JJ" Robinson II, 21, of Scaly Mountain, NC passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018. He was born in Lansing, Michigan and moved back and forth from Michigan to North Carolina throughout his lifetime. Jeremy was a kind, sweet, giving, caring, gentle, smart, good hearted person with a great sense of humor. He was the best Son, Brother, Grandchild,...

Teresa Piccarreta

Teresa Piccarreta

Nov 28, 2018

Teresa "Terri" Ann Piccarreta, 59, of Franklin passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Born in Augusta, GA, she was the daughter of the late Edward Gambella and Millie Janeka Gambella. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Jeffrey Piccarreta of Franklin; children, Kristin Vetere (Greg) of NC, Matthew Chiodo of CO, and Gabby Piccarreta (Gabby Chaves) of IN;...

William Grant

William Grant

Nov 28, 2018

William Shawn Grant, 51, of Franklin passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018. He was the son of the late Lesko Grant and Glenda Joyce Garrett Grant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Steven Sherman, and grandson, Skeet Moore. William was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed trains, NASCAR, and Clemson Football. He is...

Connie Campbell

Connie Campbell

Nov 27, 2018

Connie Hudspeth Campbell, 90, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. Born in Belmont, she was a native of Gaston County and a daughter of the late John Frank and Sadie (Mullis) Hudspeth. She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Campbell, to whom she was married for 26 years, prior to his death on January...

Lorraine Eichelberger

Lorraine Eichelberger

Nov 26, 2018

Lorraine Eichelberger, 84, of Franklin passed away Monday, November 26, 2018. No services are planned. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Marrell Miles

Marrell Miles

Nov 26, 2018

Marrell Smith Miles, 87, of Franklin went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 26, 2018. Born September 14, 1931 in Heard County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Lib Haynes Smith and Colie Henson Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Douglas Miles Sr (March 14, 2016)....

Rebecca Dereamer

Rebecca Dereamer

Nov 25, 2018

Rebecca E. DeReamer, 68, of Otto, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018. Born in Carbondale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Irwin and Doris Bloomgarden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald DeReamer. Rebecca worked at Walmart and Little Ceasears. She enjoyed gem collecting and was devoted to her family. She...

Theodore Wisniewski

Theodore Wisniewski

Nov 25, 2018

Theodore F. Wisniewski, 79, of Highlands joined the love of his life on Sunday, November 25, 2018. He was born and raised in Buffalo New York, moving to Highlands North Carolina a few years ago, where he lived with his son at The Mountain. For Ted, the Mountain was a place of healing and acceptance. He was the beloved husband...

Patricia Boyd

Patricia Boyd

Nov 23, 2018

Patricia Ethel Gerisch Boyd, 79, of Franklin, passed away Friday, November 23, 2018. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Oliver Frank Gunnell and Ethel Hazk Gunnell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul Gerisch (1995). Patricia was a member of the Resurrection Lutheran Church; she was also...

Radford Jacobs

Radford Jacobs

Nov 22, 2018

Radford E. Jacobs, 95, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Eugene Lawrence Jacobs and Bessie Baldwin Jacobs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kate Anderson Jacobs; daughter, Susan Rogers; brother, Carroll and sister Kate. Radford was a US Army Veteran...

James Nichols

James Nichols

Nov 19, 2018

James Dewitt Nichols, 86, of Asheville, formerly of Franklin, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late James and Martha Nichols. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Ruth Cabe, Nellie Jamison and Lorene "Tib" Franklin and a brother, Charles Jack Nichols. James was a US...

Carolyn Holden

Carolyn Holden

Nov 19, 2018

Carolyn Louise Holden, of Franklin, NC, age 79, died peacefully on Monday, November 19, 2018, while in hospice care in The Solace House in Asheville, NC. A native of Macon County, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Darel McCoy and Ruth McCoy Edwards of Macon County. Carolyn is survived by her husband of 61 years, SFC Andrew (Andy) J....

Robert Kilian

Robert Kilian

Nov 18, 2018

Robert Henry Kilian, 78, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018. Born in Ridgewood, NY, he was the son of the late Henry and Ann Kilian. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Robert Henry Kilian, II; a brother, Frank A. Kilian and a sister, Rosemary Chiofalo. Robert was a Captain in the...

Roger Hicks

Roger Hicks

Nov 18, 2018

Roger William Hicks Jr. of Rutledge, TN, born to Roger W. Hicks Sr. and the late Geraldine Messer Hicks on February 2, 1965, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 in Johnson City, TN. Roger is survived by his father Roger William Hicks Sr. and his step mother Joan Keener Hicks, his longtime companion Amanda Caldwell and his sons, Jackson and...

Carl Mcmillan

Carl Mcmillan

Nov 17, 2018

Carl Elton McMillan, 75, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018. Born in Warren, TX he was the son of the late Lee McMillan and Rose Lee Whitmire. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Dub, Dan, Vernon, and Fred, and sister, Delores. Carl attended Tellico Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with his...

Lori Jordan

Lori Jordan

Nov 14, 2018

Lori Francisco Jordan, 50, of Franklin passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of Jeanene Stiles Francisco Wells and the late Donald Francisco. She was a member of First Alliance Church and loved and cherished her grandchildren. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Reggie Perry of Franklin; three...

Lucinda Childers

Lucinda Childers

Nov 14, 2018

Lucinda "Cindy" Hovis Childers, 52, of Franklin passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Born in Gaston County, NC she was the daughter of Willie Kirkland Hovis and the late Raymond Hovis. Lucinda was a loving wife, mother, and friend that treated everyone like family. She was known to take care of all the neighborhood children, treating them as if they...

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