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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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Janice Nadine Robinson

Janice Nadine Robinson

Jan 14, 2017

Janice Nadine Robinson, 75, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Albert Tolley and Dora Callahan Tolley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Robert Robinson; infant daughter, Glenda Ann; two brothers and two sisters. Janice was a member of Windy...

Dorothy  Seagle

Dorothy Seagle

Jan 14, 2017

Surely the sun shone a little brighter on Friday, October 29, 1926, when Dewey and Minnie Williams Corbin welcomed the first of their five children. Dorothy Ann was born in the house built by her great grandfather, John Corbin on land purchased in December of 1836. As low as the markets crashed, spirits in the Corbin house were soaring in...

Edward Taber

Edward Taber

Jan 13, 2017

Edward Albert Taber, 86, of Franklin, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017. Born in Rock Island, IL, he was the son of the late Dr. Albert W. Taber and Rose Mansfield Taber. Edward was a US Army veteran and worked for PanAmerican Airlines in cargo management. He was a master gardener, member of the Knights of Columbus, and member of...

Arley Eugene Henderson

Arley Eugene Henderson

Jan 13, 2017

Arley Eugene Henderson, 86, of Franklin, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Glen Henderson and Mable Dills Henderson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jake and Sammy and two sisters, Helen Tallent and Glenda Cook. Arley was an auto body technician and...

Genevie Saunders

Genevie Saunders

Jan 13, 2017

Genevie DeHart Saunders, 67, of Franklin, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017. Born in Swain County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Ferd DeHart and Birdell Robbins DeHart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister. Genny attended The Prayer House and loved old gospel singing. She is survived by her husband of...

Jack Hurst

Jack Hurst

Jan 12, 2017

Jack Edward Hurst, 61, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 16th at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Steve Reeves will officiate. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Heather Bryant

Heather Bryant

Jan 12, 2017

Heather Anne Bryant, 32, of Whittier, NC, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017. Born in Macon Co, she was the daughter of Carl Lane Bryant and Elizabeth Ann Shuler Young. In addition to her parents, Heather is survived by her son, Justin Roy Muse of Bryson City, NC; fiancé, Kenneth Rhinehardt of Sylva, NC; step-father, Michael Young of Waynesville, NC;...

Deborah Gaye Dicero

Deborah Gaye Dicero

Jan 11, 2017

Deborah Gaye Ledford Dicero, 83, of Tequesta, FL, formerly of Franklin, passed away January 11, 2017. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Claude Ledford and Effie Byrd Ledford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe who passed away September 29, 1997 and two brothers, Talmadge and Gilmer....

Sally Giles

Sally Giles

Jan 10, 2017

I am going to prepare a place for you. I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am. On January 10, 2017, The Lord called Sally Ann Giles age 70, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, sister-in-law, cousin and faithful friend to rest her soul in Heaven. Born on May 7, 1946...

Jack  Vaughan Jr.

Jack Vaughan Jr.

Jan 9, 2017

Jack and Dorothy Vaughan, of Franklin, passed away just one day apart, with Dorothy passing on January 8, and Jack passing on January 9, 2017. Jack was born in Atlanta, GA; he was the son of the late Jack Robinson Vaughan, Sr. and Kathleen Collinsworth Vaughan. In addition to his parents and wife Dorothy, Jack was preceded in death by...

Sandra Zimmerman

Sandra Zimmerman

Jan 9, 2017

Sandra Elaine Allen Zimmerman, 53, of Franklin, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017. Born in Macon Co, she was the daughter of John and Betty Hopper Allen. Sandra enjoyed crocheting, reading and spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was a member of Oak Dale Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is survived by two sons, Mark...

Dorothy  Vaughan

Dorothy Vaughan

Jan 8, 2017

Jack and Dorothy Vaughan, of Franklin, passed away just one day apart, with Dorothy passing on January 8, and Jack passing on January 9, 2017. Jack was born in Atlanta, GA; he was the son of the late Jack Robinson Vaughan, Sr. and Kathleen Collinsworth Vaughan. In addition to his parents and wife Dorothy, Jack was preceded in death by...

Bernard Shrimplin

Bernard Shrimplin

Jan 8, 2017

Bernard F. Shrimplin, 83, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017. No services are planned at this time. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Stella Lenoir

Stella Lenoir

Jan 7, 2017

Stella Faye Harris Lenoir, age 84, a long-time resident of the Corbin (KY) area, was born on May 21, 1932, in the community of Black Joe in Harlan, Kentucky. Stella departed this world on Saturday, January 7, 2017, to be with our Heavenly Father. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, William B. Lenoir. She...

Veril  Holland

Veril Holland

Jan 6, 2017

Veril Eugene Holland, 71, of Franklin, passed away Friday, January 6, 2017. Born in Macon Co, he was the son of the late Troy Marion Holland and Margie May Belle Fox Holland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Holland. Veril was a US Air Force veteran and served during the Vietnam War....

Gladys Keller

Gladys Keller

Jan 6, 2017

Gladys Marie Keller, 94, of Franklin, passed away Friday, January 6, 2017. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the local arrangements. Davenport Family Funeral Home in Barrington, IL will be in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Marion "Junior" Thomas Jr.

Marion "Junior" Thomas Jr.

Jan 5, 2017

Marion "Junior" Thomas Jr., of Franklin, 84, passed away January 5, 2017. Marion Thomas Jr., "Junior", was the son of the late Marion Cylvester Thomas and Leona Nebraska McClure Thomas. He was a native of Macon County. From 1952 to 1954 he was a medic in the Army, stationed in Germany. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, laughing...

Justin  Henry

Justin Henry

Jan 2, 2017

Justin Daniel Henry, 24, of Franklin, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017. A native of Macon Co, he was the son of Michael Dee Henry and Teresa Broom Ensley. Justin loved military history and guns; he also enjoyed hiking, camping and being outdoors. Above all, he loved his family. He was a member of Prentiss Church of God. In addition...

Eva Mae Smith

Eva Mae Smith

Jan 2, 2017

Eva Mae Donaldson Smith, 96, of Franklin, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017. Born in Macon Co, she was the daughter of the late Henry Carl Donaldson and Lela Tallent Donaldson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Arlin Smith and four brothers and sisters, Robert Donaldson, Charles Haskell Donaldson, Hallie Johnson and Lola...

Bruce Bobby Shuler

Bruce Bobby Shuler

Dec 31, 2016

Bruce Bobby Shuler, 77, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Floyd and Edith Hall Shuler. Bruce was a U.S. Army veteran; CPA, farmer and carpenter. Bruce was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Harrietta "Hank" Hartley Shuler;...

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