Robert Bennett
May 13, 2025
Robert Edward Bennett Sr, 94 of Franklin, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on May 13th, 2025 He was born November 26th, 1930 in Lakeland Florida to the late Edward L and Lily Morris Bennett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Elizabeth Ann Pearce Bennett, siblings, Jane Bennett Freier,...
James Douglass
May 12, 2025
James E. Douglass, was born in November 1928 and passed away on May 12, 2025, at Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, North Carolina. He was 96 years old at the time of his death. Born to the late Bernard A. Douglass and Nelia Stewart Douglass of Bessemer, Alabama. James was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margaret B. Douglass,...
Louise Roush
May 12, 2025
Louise Mae Roush February 12, 1935 – May 12, 2025 Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed peacefully in Franklin, NC. The only child of Louis and Mary Matejovitz, was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Ivan, and cherished daughter, Meryl. Lovingly remembered by her daughters Cheryl, Teryl, Caryl, and Daryl; her grandchildren Erin, Amber, Jeff, Heather, Michelle, Skyler,...
Hope Crisp
May 11, 2025
Hope Smith Crisp, 83, of Franklin NC, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025. Hope was born in Nantahala, NC, to the late Mint and Hallie Cook Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Teresa Crisp, and son, Jimmy Crisp. She was a devoted housewife who enjoyed spending her time taking care of her...
Gilbert Russell "Rusty" Key
May 11, 2025
Gilbert Russell "Rusty" Key, 68, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025. Rusty was born in Sanford, NC, to his parents, the late Bobby Joe Key and Adelaide Daniels Key. He graduated from UNC Chapel Hill, NC with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1979. He attended Campbell University School of Law, Buies Creek, NC and graduated with...
Linda Baruzzini
May 8, 2025
Linda Noreen Baruzzini, born on December 23, 1947, to the late Merle and Emma Hazel Schooley, passed away on May 8, 2025, after a prolonged battle with cancer. She is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, James Baruzzini, her loving children, Dan Baruzzini and Deidra Baruzzini, and her grandchildren, Simon and Serenity Baruzzini. Linda was a remarkable woman...
Carlene O'Neil
May 6, 2025
Carlene O'Neil, age 79, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Proud of her German heritage, Carlene was born in Lakeworth, Florida to the late Walter T. Orr and Frances Schrack Orr. She was a member of Cartoogechaye Church of God when her health permitted. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Tommy Orr and...
Jeffrey Norman
May 5, 2025
Jeffrey L. Norman, Age 70, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025. He was born on February 28, 1955, in Harriman, TN. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, J.B. and Evelyn Howard Norman, and two brothers, Michael and Gregory Norman. He is survived by his daughter, Heather Norman Ramey (Dustin Carpenter) of Franklin, NC; grandchildren,...
Bruce Higdon
May 5, 2025
Bruce Edward Higdon, 62, of Franklin, NC, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Higdon Jr. and Carolyn DeWeese Higdon; grandfather, Joseph Higdon Sr., brother, Michael; and brother-in-law, John. Bruce was a 1981 graduate of A.C. Reynolds High School in Asheville, NC. After high school, he came to live full-time...
Ronald Rice
May 1, 2025
Ronald Lee Rice, Sr., 67, of Franklin, NC, previously of Fort Myers, FL., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 1, 2025. He passed away at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA, after a long battle. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on March 22, 1958, to his parents Dolores Aline Rice and Walter Thomas Rice. Ron...
Gwendolyn Ward
Apr 30, 2025
Gwendolyn Nelson Ward "Nene", 74, of Franklin NC, passed away Wednesday, April 30,2025. Gwendolyn was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Guy and Nona Mae Shepard Nelson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Ward. She loved cooking, baking, and fishing. She enjoyed spending time and her grocery store trips with her...
Charles Pendergrass
Apr 25, 2025
Charles Pendergrass, 81, of Franklin, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. Known affectionately in Franklin as "Charlie P." He was widely recognized as the life of the party and cherished for his colorful storytelling. A talented musician and lifelong lover of nature, Charles found his greatest happiness in the simple pleasures of hunting, fishing, gardening, and caring...
Russell Odell
Apr 25, 2025
Russell Byron Odell, age 81, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025 while he was surrounded by his loving family. Russ was born in Providence, Rhode Island to the late Russell F. Odell and Virginia Churchill Odell. He proudly served in the United States Army in the 101st Airborne. A devout Christian, Russ was a faithful member of Pleasant Hill Baptist...
Cheryl Harrington
Apr 23, 2025
Cheryl Jo Harrington, 79, went to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Cheryl was born in Shelbyville, IN, to the late John Deiwert and Helen Gullett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Kevin Deiwert of Wellford, SC, Kim Deiwert of Greer, SC; sisters, Jane Brown of Duncan, SC; and Kathy...
Linda Dills
Apr 23, 2025
Linda Neal Dills, age 82, of Otto, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025 under the exceptional care of Four Seasons Hospice. Linda was born in Macon County to the late Kenneth James Neal and Margaret Ann Poindexter Neal. Having an outstanding green thumb, Linda found great joy in gardening and her flowers. She also enjoyed the beauty of hummingbirds as...
James Cochran
Apr 21, 2025
Mr. James "Jimmy" Elwin Cochran, age 94, of Suwanee, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on April 21, 2025. James was born on July 10, 1930, in Gadsden, Alabama, to the late Joseph Elisha and Mildred May Cochran. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Thelma Shope Cochran; his sons, James Kevin Cochran and Mark Elwin...
James Inman
Apr 20, 2025
James C. Inman, age 81, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025 following a lengthy illness. James was born in Jefferson County, Tennessee to the late Garland Inman and Louise Carter Inman. James served four years in the United States Air Force and continued serving his country as a C-130 flight line mechanic at Lockheed Martin in Marietta. It was there...
Rolando Duvergel
Apr 19, 2025
Rolando Duvergel Jr. 28, born on 6/26/1996. Rolly went home on 4/19/2025. He is survived by his mother Janet and stepfather Bill and father Rolando Sr. Grandparents Bill and Sue. Sister Nita and her husband Eathon. Brother Martin, Will. Sister Rachel , Tiffany. Nieces, Adrianna and Eve. Nephews, Malibri, Aiden, and Gabriel. There will be no viewing held. Rolly was...
Catherine Robb
Apr 18, 2025
Catherine "Cate" Wintermute Robb, 93, of Franklin, NC passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, after a period of declining health. Born in Somerville NJ, Cate was the daughter of the late Vern and Mildred Gray Wintermute. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Dr. Richard Kidder, second husband Richard "Rich" S. Robb, brother...
Deb Bates Carver
Apr 18, 2025
Deborah "Debbie" Bates Carver, 69, of Franklin, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 18, 2025. Debbie was the daughter of the late General Ted Bates and Margaret Elizabeth Collier Bates. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by his siblings, Elina Parker, Furman Bates, John Henry "Dink" Bates, two twin sisters, brother-in-law...
