Michele Meier
Nov 11, 2024
Michele Vare Meier, 77, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Joseph and Eileen Scanlon Vare. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Patrice O'Neill and Mark Vare. She was a member of Destiny Church of God of Franklin and loved cooking and...
Clinton Ledford
Nov 8, 2024
Alex "Clinton" Ledford, age 85, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024. A lifelong resident of Franklin, he was born on June 23, 1939 to Fred and Dora Ledford. He was the youngest of sixteen children. Clinton graduated from Franklin High School in 1958 and attended North Georgia Trade School specializing in automotive transmissions and front-end alignment. He married Louise...
William Vander Woude
Nov 6, 2024
William "Bill" Junior VanderWoude, 82, of Franklin, NC and Lake Worth, FL, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024, with his family present. He was born in Beaver Dam, WI on August 3, 1942, to William and Jane VanderWoude. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Donald VanderWoude. He is survived by his wife of 59 years,...
Patsy Shepherd
Nov 3, 2024
Patsy "Pat" Margine Shepherd, 77, of Franklin, NC, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, November 3, 2024. Pat was born in Macon County to the late J.C. and Myrtle Holden Shepherd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Virginia Foshee and Ralph Lee Shepherd and the best friend she ever had, Bob Barrow....
Frederick Smith
Nov 1, 2024
Fredrick "Fred" Smith, 84, of Franklin, NC, went to be with the Lord on November 1, 2024. He was born on March 21, 1940, in Syracuse, New York to the late Fredrick and Louise Smith. Fred served our country in the United States Marine Corp. He then worked as a custodian at Syracuse University. He also enjoyed raising and racing...
Jason Wheeler
Nov 1, 2024
Jason Michael Wheeler, 50, of Vero Beach, FL passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024. He was born in Vero beach, FL and was a chef by trade. He worked at several restaurants in Franklin NC and Florida. He is survived by his mother, F. Marcella Loudermilk; brother, Don Wheeler III; good friends, Luke Arvey, Jean and Bob Cook, and...
Gregory Windsor
Oct 24, 2024
SFC Gregory Edward Windsor, SFC, USA, Ret. age 74, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024 at this residence while he was surrounded by his loving family. Gregory was born in Germany to the late Herbert McClaren Windsor and Marjorie Lee Powell Windsor. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam era and was currently fighting the effects of...
Rosemary Wilson
Oct 22, 2024
RoseMary Wilson, age 79, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at her residence. RoseMary was born in Lockport, New York to the late B. Van Hole and Mary Hole Dickenson. She and her husband lived in New York and Florida before retiring to Franklin in 2004. While in Florida, she was a receptionist at Brevard Community College, now known as...
Dale Smiley
Oct 21, 2024
Timothy Dale Smiley, age 63, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, October 21, 2024. Dale was born in Franklin to the late Reverend Roy Smiley and Gorde Bates Smiley. He had a loving and caring demeanor that led him to help anyone in need. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jeremiah...
Denise Wooten
Oct 20, 2024
Denise "Gail" Wooten, 85, of Franklin, NC, passed away on October 20, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Gail was born in Miami, Florida to the late Ross and Joyce Harris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, David Harris. She moved to Franklin from Longwood, FL, twenty-three years ago. She was a member...
John Hogan
Oct 19, 2024
John S. Hogan passed away on October 19, 2024. He is survived by his daughter, Alicia Hogan; sister Sharon Patel, his companion and dear friend, Susan Lizer, his dog (other daughter) Butter; and the many people that appreciated him. John knew who he was but questioned life every day. He had hope for all of us. Let us be the...
David Barr
Oct 18, 2024
David T. Barr, 93, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024. He was born in Bridgeport, CT, the son of Tracey Thomas and Francena Marie Barr. David was a straight-forward guy who loved the outdoors. In his younger days it was hunting and fishing. In Vermont he would go boating, skiing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing on Lake Champlain. After moving...
Lucille Sanders
Oct 16, 2024
Lucille Jennings Sanders, 92, of Franklin and Asheville, NC, died peacefully October 16, 2024, at the Franklin House Assisted Living Center. Lucy was a wife, mother, and homemaker. Born in Franklin, NC, she was the daughter of Tom and Hattie Jennings. She grew up in the Clarks Chapel community and was a member of Wells Grove Baptist Church. She spent...
Drake Bell
Oct 8, 2024
Drake Allen Bell, 23, of Ladson, SC, passed away on October 8, 2024. Drake was born in Charleston, SC on April 1, 2001. He played football and basketball in High School. He loved being with friends, but most of all he loved his family. He had a smile that would light up a room. Everyone he met loved him. His...
Tracey Keener
Oct 7, 2024
Tracey Keener, age 74, of Sparta, formerly of Franklin, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024 following an extended illness. Tracey was born in Rabun County and lived most of his life in the South Macon community. He was a faithful member of Coweeta Baptist Church where he served in many capacities including church trustee. Having spent most of his life...
Nasiyr Belton
Oct 6, 2024
Nasiyr "Nas" Dezmin Belton, age 7, ran into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Nas was full of life and never seen without a smile on his sweet face. He enjoyed playing with his friends and driving the Jeep. He attended Iotla Valley Elementary School where he was in Mrs. Hannah Gonzalez's class. Nas was loved by...
Betty Dalton
Oct 6, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Betty Dalton at the age of 86. Betty left us peacefully on Sunday, October 6th surrounded by her loving family. Born in Franklin, NC, Betty lived a life filled with love and purpose. She was a devoted wife, sister and most fulfilling to Betty, a grandmother. Betty found immense...
Rosemary Skiner
Oct 5, 2024
Rosemary Stingone Skiner, born on March 14, 1955, in Yonkers, NY, passed away on October 5, 2024, in Franklin, NC. She was the only daughter of Anthony Stingone and Marion Peragine She was a beloved sister to Anthony, Robert (Maureen), and Michael (Tammy) Stingone, who will all remember her warmth and laughter. Her loving husband, Frank Skiner, will miss her...
Robert Smith
Oct 5, 2024
Robert Lee Smith, age 75 of Franklin, NC, entered into the presence of the Lord on October 5, 2024. He was born April 25, 1949, in Clayton, GA, and grew up in Whiteside Cove in Cashiers. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Louetta; daughter Jenny; two sons, Jason (Sherry) and Justin; sister, Malina Fowler (Phil); grandchildren, Hope...
Andrea Cochran
Oct 4, 2024
Andrea "Annie" Michelle Cochran 41, of Franklin North Carolina, entered into the gates of Heaven on Friday, October 04,2024 at an Asheville hospital, after a prolonged Illness. She now sits at the foot of the throne of Jesus Christ,her Savior. We are sure she was greeted by all those that went before her. Andrea, who was lovingly called Annie by...
