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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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Dr. Conrad Barrett

Dr. Conrad Barrett

Mar 4, 2016

Dr. Conrad Odell Barrett went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 4, 2016, with his family by his side. Conrad was born the third child out of eight to Grover Odell Barrett and Bertha Irene Sorrells in Homer, Banks County, Georgia on June 21, 1933. He attended school in Georgia until his older sister was...

Annie Belle Scott

Annie Belle Scott

Mar 4, 2016

Annie Belle Bingham Scott, 77, of Macon County, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016. Born in Franklin, NC, she was the daughter of the late Richard Bingham and Elsie Dowdle Bingham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Scott; a brother, Richard "Dick" Bingham; sisters, Mary Dryman, Elma Bates, Sallie Passmore, Esta Mae...

David Kussow

David Kussow

Mar 2, 2016

David Lawrence Kussow passed into Spirit, March 2, 2016. He was born in Neenah, Wisconsin on August 4, 1941, the son of Lawrence Edward Kussow and Irene Mildred Vetter Kussow who preceded him in death, as well as his little adopted brother, Dickie Kussow. His physical presence will be greatly missed by his loving family; his wife, Sandy Hedstrom Kussow;...

Terry Holland

Terry Holland

Mar 2, 2016

Terry Holland, 60, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016. Raised in Macon County, he was the son of John and Ruth Holland. He was preceded in death by a sister, Gail Holland. He was a member of Riverside Fellowship Church. Terry was an avid sportsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, hiking and ginseng hunting but most of all he enjoyed...

James Robert Cabe

James Robert Cabe

Mar 1, 2016

James Robert Cabe, 90, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016. Born September 5, 1925, he was the son of Clarence Weaver and Eva Moses Cabe of Cat Creek in Franklin, N.C. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jane Talley Cabe; daughters: Janet Gillespie (Mark) of Orange Park, FL , Jill Cabe Hill (Bob) of White...

Bill Peggs

Bill Peggs

Feb 26, 2016

Bill Peggs, 55, of Franklin, NC, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016. Born in Bloomington, IN, he was the son of the late David Peggs and Johni Lecompt Peggs. He was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran; mechanic with American Airlines and was a pharmacy tech for Walmart. Bill was a Chicago Cubs fan; a huge George Jones fan; a rock...

Eleanor Lewis

Eleanor Lewis

Feb 26, 2016

Eleanor Lewis, 83, of Franklin, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Fred L. Nichols, Sr. and Effie P. Carpenter Nichols. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Lewis; son, Terry Lee "Baldy" Quesenberry; sisters, Rosa Lee Nichols and an infant sister;...

Betty Alley

Betty Alley

Feb 23, 2016

Betty Alley, 90, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Judge Felix E. Alley, Jr. and Margaret Hall Alley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lee Alley Robinson. She is survived by three nephews, Robert L. Robinson, Jr., Roger K....

Brenda Taylor

Brenda Taylor

Feb 21, 2016

Brenda DuBose Taylor, 74, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016. Born in Arlington, VA, she was the daughter of the late James Archibald Sheppard and Florence Mae Grimes Sheppard. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Brenda loved cooking, baking, camping, church activities and spending time with family. She is survived by her husband of 25...

Judy Bieganowski

Judy Bieganowski

Feb 18, 2016

Judy Bieganowski, 67, of Franklin, passed away, Thursday, February 18, 2016. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late William Dee Thompson and Lora Alice Cabe Thompson. Judy was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Kenneth Bieganowski; a daughter, Melissa Neill (Bill) of Warren, MI; one sister, Theresa Hill of...

Sharon Rowland

Sharon Rowland

Feb 18, 2016

Sharon Rowland, 76, of Franklin, formerly of Anna Maria, FL, passed away February 18, 2016. Graveside Service will be held at Elm Ridge Memorial Park, Muncie, IN.

Mary Lou Moses

Mary Lou Moses

Feb 16, 2016

Mary Lou Moses, 70, of Franklin, passed away, Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Born in the Burningtown community in a small home place on Daves Creek, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Hettie Welch Holbrooks. Mary Lou was a member of Burningtown Baptist Church. In her early years she was a cosmetologist, a CNA and worked in local...

Eloise Poindexter

Eloise Poindexter

Feb 16, 2016

Eloise Gibson Poindexter, 79, of Franklin, passed away, Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Rev. James Carroll Gibson and Eva Jane Houston Gibson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Rev. Wiley Gibson and a sister, Geneva Elliott. Eloise was a member of Cartoogechaye Baptist...

Michel Franc

Michel Franc

Feb 13, 2016

Michel Franc, 62, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016. No Services are planned. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Carolyn Boatwright

Carolyn Boatwright

Feb 12, 2016

Carolyn Grier Boatwright, 91, of Franklin, passed away Friday, February 12, 2016. Born in West Palm Beach, FL, she was the daughter of the late Ervin Grier and Mary Shea. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Boatwright who died January 14, 2013 and a son, Billy Boatwright who died December 20,...

Danny Ray Watson

Danny Ray Watson

Feb 10, 2016

Danny Ray Watson, 56, of Otto, passed away February 10, 2016. No Services are planned. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Douglas Ludvigson

Douglas Ludvigson

Feb 9, 2016

Douglas John Ludvigson, Sr., 52, of Mountain City, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2016. Born in Lowell, IN, he was the son of the late Carl Ludvigson and Mona Herbst Ludvigson. Doug enjoyed camping in the mountains. He was of the Lutheran faith. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Deedra Wallace Ludvigson; two sons, Douglas...

Thomas Carter, Jr.

Thomas Carter, Jr.

Feb 7, 2016

Thomas James Carter, Jr., 95, of Sylva, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016. He was the son of the late Thomas James Carter, Sr. and Lucy Maria Ballard Carter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by nine sisters. Thomas loved to farm, hunt and fish. He was of the Methodist faith. Born in Bryant, VA,...

Virginia Tallent

Virginia Tallent

Feb 5, 2016

Virginia Moore Tallent, 76, of Franklin, went to be with her Lord on Friday, February 5, 2016. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Windle William Moore and Allie Jennings Moore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Wallace Eugene Tallent who died January 14, 2004 and a son,...

Walter Taylor

Walter Taylor

Feb 4, 2016

Walter Gray Taylor, 75, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016. Born in Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Gray Eugene Taylor and Annie Mary Harbin Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Thomas Taylor; sister, Sue Simmons and a granddaughter, Lauren Gray Taylor. Walter was a...

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