Burrell Giddens
Jan 7, 2018
Burrell Jackson Giddens, 100, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018. Born in Plainfield, GA, he was the son of the late Burrell Jackson Giddens and Nellie McConnell Giddens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marilu Watkins Giddens and brother, Aubrey Giddens. Jack was a US Navy veteran and served during...
Michael Aaron Crisp
Jan 6, 2018
Michael Aaron Crisp ("Mikey"), 63, of Highlands, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018. Born in Macon County, he was the son of Edna Norton Crisp of Highlands and the late Henderson Guy Crisp. And was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Leesa Scott Crisp. Well known for his musical abilities, Mikey was an accomplished musician and could play almost...
Charles "Mark" Dowdle
Jan 4, 2018
Charles Marcus "Mark" Dowdle, 79, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018. A lifelong resident of Franklin, he was the son of the late Joe and Margaret Hall Dowdle. Mark attended NC State and served in the US Army, 101st Airborne Division. He was a dairy farmer, worked in construction, school maintenance and HVAC owner. He loved country...
Thomas Edward Giegerich
Jan 4, 2018
Thomas Edward Giegerich, 53, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018. Born in Pleasant Hills, PA, he was the son of Agatha Schilling Giegerich of Pleasant Hills, PA and the late Paul J. Giegerich. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ken Giegerich. Tom played football at Duquesne University; was the manager of...
Marie Duvall
Jan 1, 2018
Marie Nichols Duvall, 92, of Franklin, peacefully reached the end of this journey called life on Monday, January 1, 2018, at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC. Born on July 22, 1925, in Plumerville, AR, she was the daughter of the late James Clark Nichols and Alma Louise Cates Nichols. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Nancy Russell
Jan 1, 2018
Nancy Kirkland Russell, 91, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018. Born in Bryson City, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Lucinda Jenkins Kirkland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gilmer Russell; a son, Don Russell; brothers, Floyd and LeRoy Kirkland and sisters, Rosa Lee Russell and Cordelia...
William Hartman
Dec 31, 2017
William Donald Hartman, 63, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017. Born in Sandusky, OH, he was the son of the late Donald and Thelma Archer Hartman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Harold Buist. William enjoyed singing with trios and playing base. He enjoyed shooting and collecting firearms,...
Donna Bishop
Dec 30, 2017
Donna Marie Bishop, formerly of Waterville, Maine and Owings Mills, Maryland, died Saturday, December 30, 2017 at her home in Otto, North Carolina. Born in San Antonio, TX, she was the daughter of James Sr. and Rita Harris. Donna graduated from Franklin Senior High School and attended Catonsville Community College. She was a life-long artist. Donna employed her talent of...
Chandra Eicher
Dec 29, 2017
Chandra Eicher, 78, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2017. Chandra was an artist, poet, author, seriographer, amateur play director and stage manager and a member of the Belfry Players and Nantahala Players. Mrs. Eicher studied journalism at Indiana University-Perdu University Indianapolis and was a longtime employee of the Franklin Press. Born in Indianapolis, IN, she was the daughter...
Edith Belding
Dec 29, 2017
Edith Pauline Hanson Belding, 93, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 29, 2017. She was the loving and devoted wife of Robert Belding who predeceased her. They shared 67 wonderful years of marriage together. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Elof "Harry" Hanson and Ruth Fredman Hanson. In addition to her parents and...
Donald Rascher
Dec 28, 2017
Donald P. Rascher, 86, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017. Born in Onarga, Illinois, he was the son of the late Fred Rascher and Elsie Hasselbring Rascher. Donald retired from Illini Swallow Lines where he worked as a bus driver, he also was a bus driver for Harrah's Casino and worked at Burger King. He is survived by...
Roger Stewart
Dec 27, 2017
Roger Lee Stewart, 75, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. Born in Conneaut, OH, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Beulah Page Stewart. Roger was a Military Police and US Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the VVA Chapter 994 and loved wood working and wire art. He...
Louise Sprinkle
Dec 27, 2017
Louise Sprinkle, 97, of Franklin, passed away, Wednesday, December 27, 2017. Born in Maysville, GA, she was the daughter of the late William McKinley Dills and Cora Essie Ledford Dills. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 69 years, John Sprinkle and three brothers, Carl, Frank and Roy Lee "Barney" Dills. Louise...
Barry Jordan
Dec 25, 2017
Barry Erford Jordan, 67, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017. Born in New Brunswick, NH, he was the son of Jacquelyn Erford Jordan Fusco and the late Morris Harold Jordan. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his son, Barry Jordan. Barry was a Police officer, Firefighter and EMS in Florida. He was...
Marie "Cookie" Paquette
Dec 25, 2017
Marie "Cookie" Paquette, 90, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017. Born in Manchester, NH, she was the daughter of the late Edmond Paquette and Lilianne Venne Paquette. Marie graduated from Littleton High School in New Hampshire, attended the University of Miami and received her Master's Degree from Barry University. She was a US Army veteran, teacher, financial...
Mildred Weaver
Dec 23, 2017
Mildred Louise Weaver, 93, slipped peacefully into Jesus' arms, Saturday December 23, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband Leo Weaver and recently her brother "Corky" Floyd Flick. A Godly woman of extreme strength, courage and love, and now is at peace in Paradise. Survivors: Son, Jack Weaver and wife Pam of Vero Beach, FL; 3 daughters Nancy...
Melody Pendergrass
Dec 18, 2017
Melody Ledford Pendergrass, 67, of Franklin, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Vester A. Ledford and Donna Marshall Ledford. She worked at Sunset restaurant and was a member of Windy Gap Baptist Church. Melody enjoyed collecting pottery and was a fan of the classic Gone with the Wind. She...
Kenneth Browning
Dec 17, 2017
Kenneth Browning, 76, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Austin Newton Browning and Vinnie Hunnicutt Browning. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Regina Faith Browning and three sisters, Katherine Walkingstick, Margaret Hyde, Helen Sutton and a brother, Fred Browning. Kenneth...
Makenle Daniel
Dec 17, 2017
Makenle Grace Daniel, infant daughter of Matthew Daniel and Brook Hayle Swafford, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017. In addition to her parents, she is survived by grandparents, Sandy Swafford of Franklin and Christie Daniel of Commerce, GA; great-grandparents, Marianna Solesbee of Hiawassee, GA and Emma Swafford of Franklin; great-great grandmother, Betty Holland; brother, Isaiah and uncles, Rocky, Roger...
Janice Dowdle
Dec 16, 2017
Janice Reynolds Dowdle, 89, of Otto, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017. Born in Macon County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Harley Reynolds and Ora Curtis Reynolds Castle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Joe Anderson and Clarence "Shorty" Dowdle; son, Larry Anderson and a brother, R.L. Reynolds. Janice worked...
