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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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Margaret Crawford

Margaret Crawford

Apr 16, 2016

Margaret Breedlove Crawford, 93 of Otto, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016. Born in Glenville, NC, she was the daughter of the late William M. Breedlove and Minnie Todd Breedlove. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold E. Crawford; one sister, Viola Bryson and two brothers, Ralph Breedlove and Julius Breedlove. Margaret was...

Herbert Reithemeyer

Herbert Reithemeyer

Apr 15, 2016

Herbert Leroy Reithemeyer, 84, of Franklin, NC, passed away Friday, April 15, 2016. He was born in Crawford, Missouri on March 16, 1932. Herbert was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Aulls Reithemeyer and grandson Toby Rutan. He was a US Army veteran; retired from Broward County where he worked as a bus driver; and was a loving husband...

Michele Evans

Michele Evans

Apr 15, 2016

Michele Anne Evans, 40, of Otto, NC, passed away Friday, April 15, 2016. Born in Milton, FL, she was the daughter of John G. Everitt and Gayle Gerber Everitt. Michele was Methodist by faith and a graduate of Milton High School, class of 1993. As a Marine lead spouse she was the recipient of the Molly Pitcher Award from General...

Edwina Hauversburk

Edwina Hauversburk

Apr 12, 2016

Edwina Faye Hauversburk, 85, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Born in Doerun, GA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Cecil Whittle and Verda Mae Carter Whittle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Hauversburk and two brothers, Winston Cecil Whittle and Quentin Owen Whittle. Edwina was a...

Conley Shope

Conley Shope

Apr 11, 2016

Conley Bascom Shope, 91, of Otto, NC, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016. Born in Clayton, GA, he was the son of the late Fred and Maud Conley Shope. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Hastings Shope; son, James Bascom Shope; brothers, Joseph, John, Ed Lake, Jess Shope and Frank McCall; and...

Jerry Hughes

Jerry Hughes

Apr 8, 2016

Jerry Ray Hughes, Sr., 49, of Franklin, died Friday, April 8, 2016. Born in Fayetteville, GA, he was the son of the late Jerry Dean Hughes and Sue Webb Hughes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Diane Hughes who died in 2011; brother, Terry Hughes and sister, Teresa Wallace. Jerry enjoyed fishing...

Hazel Willis

Hazel Willis

Apr 7, 2016

Hazel Virginia Burns Willis, age 92, of Franklin, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 7. She was born in Bryson City, NC, on November 30, 1923, to Dexter and Dessie Hurley Burns and is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Garland C. Willis; brother Richard Burns; twin daughters, Veronia Tucker and Viola Brown;...

Christopher Erdman

Christopher Erdman

Apr 6, 2016

Christopher Edward Erdman, 39, of Bradenton, FL, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Born on April 6, 1977, he was the son of Steve Erdman and step-mother, Debbie of Franklin and the late Jan Erdman. Chris enjoyed fishing and worked as a carpenter. In addition to his father and step-mother, he is survived by five children, Kyle Locicero, Korisa Erdman,...

Mary  Murray

Mary Murray

Apr 6, 2016

Mary Elizabeth Murray, 74, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Born in Morristown, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy Murray. Mary enjoyed cross stitching, crocheting and playing Majong on the computer. She was Methodist by faith. She is survived by two daughters, Dottie Eagle of Franklin and Johanna Murray of Franklin; grandchildren, Michael Shaw...

Kenneth Larock

Kenneth Larock

Apr 6, 2016

Kenneth "Ken" Charles LaRock, I, 93, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Born in Champion, NY, he was the son of the late Leon and Myrtle Benton LaRock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth LaRock, II and son-in law, Keith Koster and several brothers and sisters. Ken was a...

Benjamin Rich

Benjamin Rich

Apr 6, 2016

Benjamin Harrison Rich, 74, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Born in Covington, KY, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Clara Fisk Rich. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Eddie and Clyde Cross of Earlinger, KY. He was of the Catholic faith. Benjamin enjoyed fishing and loved working...

Karen Odum

Karen Odum

Apr 5, 2016

Karen Mae Tucker Odum, 67, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Born in Prince Georges County, MD, she was the daughter of the late Henderson and Audrey Mullens Tucker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Odum. Karen was a talented singer of southern gospel and bluegrass. She loved making...

Paul John "Jay" Takach

Paul John "Jay" Takach

Apr 3, 2016

Paul John "Jay" Takach, 82, of Franklin, died Sunday, April 3, 2016 at his home. Born in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Paul Takach and Marie Mihalovic Takach. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ann Wallworth. Paul lived in Miami, FL for many years and moved to Franklin,...

Linda  Dowdle

Linda Dowdle

Apr 1, 2016

Linda Reeves Dowdle, 66, of Franklin, passed away Friday, April 1, 2016. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter the late Leah Williamson Welch and Bill Reeves and wife Carol of Longview, WA. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a son, Stevie. Linda worked for Roses Dept. Store, Dr. Farley and owned and operated...

Milton  Arnholt

Milton Arnholt

Mar 30, 2016

Milton Wayne Arnholt, 60, of Los Angeles, CA, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016. Born in Columbus, Indiana, he was the son of Vernice Wilson Arnholt and the late Edwin Arnholt. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one daughter, Tanya Reddinger of California City, CA; three sisters, Marybelle Miller of Lincoln, Nebraska, Janet Weyer of Peoria, Illinois...

James Roeder

James Roeder

Mar 29, 2016

James Roeder, 76, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Carla Reilly

Carla Reilly

Mar 29, 2016

Carla Bolick Reilly, age 57, of Weaverville died Tuesday, March 29, 2016. Mrs. Reilly was born September 25, 1958 in Franklin, Macon County, NC and was a resident of Weaverville, NC for much of her life. She was a graduate of the Region A Nursing Consortium and worked as a Psychiatric RN. Carla was a devoted mother and loving wife,...

John  Koney

John Koney

Mar 28, 2016

John Fitzgerald Koney, 50, of Crystal River, FL, joined his Heavenly Father on March 28, 2016. John was preceded in death by his father, Christos George Sardelis. He is survived by his mother, Jo D. Mason (Doug) of Franklin, one son, John F. Koney (Alexandra) of Davenport, FL; two daughters, Jean and Jessica Koney of Florida; eight grandchildren; two sisters,...

Hunter Curtis

Hunter Curtis

Mar 26, 2016

Hunter Anthony Curtis, 22, of Franklin, died Saturday, March 26, 2016. Born in Macon County, he was the son of Tony and Monica Stiles Curtis. He was a 2011 FHS graduate and was the third generation to work in the family business at Curtis TV/Radio Shack. Hunter attended Discover Church; he was an animal lover, enjoyed big trucks, dirt bikes...

David Maynard

David Maynard

Mar 26, 2016

David Charles Maynard, 80, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016. Born in Lorain County, Ohio, he was the son of the late George Washington Maynard and Clara Mahlke Maynard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Maynard; two sisters, Gladys Williams and Mae Belle Anderson and a great grandson, Riley Maynard....

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