Carroll Jacobs
Oct 9, 2017
Carroll Kenneth Jacobs, 91, of Sarasota, FL, passed away Monday, October 9, 2017. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Eugene Lawrence and Bessie Baldwin Jacobs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Rosa Lee Whittington Jacobs and a sister, Kate. Carroll was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, serving...
Robert Childers
Oct 6, 2017
ROBERT BRUCE CHILDERS, age 77, of Farmington, New Mexico, left this world to be with his Father in Heaven, Thursday, July 6, 2017. He was a native of Franklin, NC, having been born September 7, 1939, to parents Herman and Josephine Snyder Childers. After graduating from Franklin High School in 1957, Bruce drove dump trucks and logging trucks in the...
Mary Lou Green
Oct 6, 2017
Mary Lou Green, 81, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, October 06, 2017. Born in Jackson Co, she was the daughter of the late William David Bishop and Docia Higdon Bishop. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Fred Green; two children, Dale Wayne Green and Jeanie Ann Snell and brothers and sisters, Gudger...
Jason Friedling
Oct 4, 2017
Jason Paul Friedling, 37, of Tampa, FL, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. Born in Macon Co, he was the son of Sharon Sanders Cates (Kevin) and the late Charles Friedling. Jason loved playing his guitar and singing; he loved all music. He was an avid Star Wars fan and Star Trek fan. In addition to his mother and...
Gregg Gibson
Oct 1, 2017
Gregg Richard Gibson, 42, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2017. Born in Sylva, he was the son of Richard and Joyce Angel Gibson. Gregg owned and operated Gibson's Repair; he was a talented diesel mechanic. He enjoyed farming and working cattle. He was a member of Iotla Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is survived...
Barbara Joanne Duncan Kelley
Sep 27, 2017
Barbara JoAnne Duncan Kelley, 81, of Highlands, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Born in Deland, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Katherine Currey Webb. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Mike Duncan. Barbara was a devoted and loving mother. She is survived by four children, Patti Russell of...
James Huebler
Sep 25, 2017
James T. Huebler, 45, passed suddenly on Monday , September 25, 2017. He was born in Florida on 7/18/1972. Survived by his children; Hannah Arnold, William Huebler, Kaylee Huebler and his sisters Jessie Dunoski and Judy Purtell along with his nieces and nephews Michael Dunoski, Tia Martezian , David Dunoski, Philip Dunoski, Erin Winkler, Ryan Purtell , Kyle Purtell, Jeffrey...
Donald Robert Graham
Sep 25, 2017
Donald Robert Graham, 58, of Franklin, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017. Born in Hollywood, FL, he was the son of the late Donald Graham and Kathleen Russell Graham. Don was a software analyst for Drake Software and was a nature photographer. He is survived by his daughter, Kathleen Pielhop; and two brothers, Bill Graham and Jim Graham. A private...
Ruth O'Bryan
Sep 24, 2017
Ruth Arminda Turner Semaschko O'Bryan, aged 93, passed away September 24, 2017 at her home in Franklin, North Carolina. Born in Waynesville, North Carolina on May 17, 1924 to Philip David Turner and Martha (Mattie) Louise Queen Turner. Ruth graduated from Waynesville Township High School as valedictorian and from The Woman's College of the University of North Carolina (UNC-G). She...
Jimmy Crisp
Sep 23, 2017
Jimmy Crisp, 47, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Macon County, he was the son of Gene and Hope Smith Crisp. Jimmy was preceded in death by a sister, Teresa Crisp. He worked as an engineer for Franklin Tubular; enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and ginseng hunting. Jimmy was a...
Michael Massey
Sep 20, 2017
Michael Glenn Massey, 54, of Otto, NC, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. Born in Greenville, SC, he was the son of Stanley Joe Massey and Barbara LaBuhn. He was preceded in death by a brother; Stanley Joe Massey, Jr. Michael was a self-employed licensed electrician. He was an avid USC Gamecocks fan, was a Golden Glove Boxer and...
Wendol Hal Winchell
Sep 18, 2017
W. Hal Winchell, 70, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017. Born in Manchester, CN, he was the son of the late Winslow Herbert Winchell and Ruth Emma Wennergren Winchell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Stephen Winchell. He is survived by his nephew, Lon Christopher Winchell of Southwick, MA. A...
Cheryl Wilkins
Sep 17, 2017
Cheryl Ann Wilkins, 57, of Otto, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017. Born in Lansing, MI, she was the daughter of Dan and Greta Ann Ballreich Wilkins. Cheryl is survived by her mother; two daughters, Greta "Liu Bo" Wilkins and Isabella Wilkins and one brother, Randy Wilkins of Ft. Wayne, IN. Cheryl, in her own words, "found obituaries to...
Gladys Dills
Sep 16, 2017
Gladys Lee Beck Dills, 84, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017. Born in Jackson Co, NC, she was the daughter of the late Ovied and Alice Greene Beck. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Owen Dills who died April 22, 2017 and her sister and brother-in law, Margie and Rex...
Richard Jordan
Sep 16, 2017
Richard Vincent Jordan, 78, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Born in Dover, NJ, he was the son of the late Vincent and Elsa Kleibrink Jordan. Richard was raised in upstate New York and served in the US Air Force. He received a degree in Economics from Drew University and worked for House Hold Finance, where he...
Dana Fresa
Sep 14, 2017
Dana Fresa 57, of Highlands, passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2017 at his home. He was born in Clerksburg, WV on November 3, 1959 to the late Edward Karl Fresa and Diana Colombo Fresa. Dana had a passion and flare for life that was contagious; he loved painting, cooking and nature. Dana was a chef and also raised English...
Paul T. Annulis
Sep 13, 2017
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated for Sgt. Paul T. Annulis at 11:00 am Friday, September 22, 2017, at Saint Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church with Father Tien Duong officiating the services. Family and friends will gather in the church hall following the Christian Burial. Mr. Annulis passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at his...
Donald Swanson
Sep 8, 2017
Obituary for Donald Alexander Swanson--------May 7, 1935—Sept.8, 2017 Our "mighty warrior" has "won" his battle with cancer of 15 years and paralysis of 10 plus months. He is now "walking" with His Lord and Savior. He was born on May 7, 1935 in Minneapolis, MN to Ray and Elena Swanson. He was predeceased by his parents and his VERY special...
Jack Angel
Sep 6, 2017
Jack B. Angel, 84, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Homer Paul Angel and Alma Irene Sanders. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Jo Angel and two sisters, Helen Angel and Kate Dalton. Jack was a US Air...
Michael Perkey
Sep 3, 2017
Michael Paul Perkey, 48, of Otto, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Katie Ruth Cabe of Otto and the late William Paul Perkey. Michael loved hiking, camping and fishing. He was Baptist by faith. In addition to his mother, he is survived by David Cabe, whom he considered his second dad;...
