William Moss, Jr.
Feb 3, 2016
William C. Moss, Jr., 73, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late William C. Moss, Sr. and Irene Jane Teyssier Moss. William served in the National Guard and retired from Alcatel-Lucent. Mr. Moss was an avid sailor. He instructed sail boating. He is survived by his spouse,...
Linda Moss
Feb 1, 2016
Linda Moore Moss, 72, of Cullowhee, NC, passed away Monday, February 1, 2016. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Alvin Charlie Moore and Mildred Bryson Moore. She is preceded by her husband, Arlie Moss. Linda loved to cook, play the piano, paint, crochet and read. She inspired many young people to play the piano. Linda...
George Dowdle
Feb 1, 2016
George McArthur Dowdle, 73, of Asheville, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 1, 2016 at his residence. A native of Macon County, he was a son of the late Arthur and Madge Shope Dowdle. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Gail Dowdle Pitman; two brothers, Jerry Dowdle and Ray Shope and his wife, Shirley; father and mother-in-laws,...
Sophia Holland
Jan 30, 2016
Sophia Pendergrass Holland, 93 of Franklin, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Wiley Pendergrass and Vinnie Roper Pendergrass. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sons, Seviert Holland, Reggie Frank Holland and Rickey Holland; daughter, Melody Breedlove; two sisters, Viola Boyce and Maggie Pendergrass...
Wanda Day
Jan 30, 2016
Wanda Mae Day, 83, of Andrews, NC, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016. Born in Suches, GA, she was the daughter of the late William Henry Stover and Ethel Woody Stover. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters. Wanda was a loving, sharing, kind woman who was also courageous and resourceful and will be...
Joseph Souto
Jan 28, 2016
Joseph "Joe" Adrian Souto, Sr., surrounded by his family, passed away in his home on January 28, 2016, at the age of 83. He was predeceased by his parents, Maria and Heriberto and two brothers, Herbert W. and William F. Joe was born in 1932 and raised in Tampa, Florida. In 1952, he entered the United States Marine Corps and...
Roy (Rod) Pohlenz
Jan 26, 2016
Roy "Rod" Rodney Pohlenz, 93, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Born in Blue Hill, NE, he was the son of the late Fred Will and Nellie Breitwieser Pohlenz. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Irma B. Pohlenz. Rod was an U.S. Army and Navy veteran; he was the owner...
Dennis Walton
Jan 26, 2016
Dennis James Walton, 75, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Vernon Walton and Minnie Cowan Walton. Dennis was an U.S. Navy veteran; he was CEO of International Union of Operating Engineers. He is survived by a life partner, Sheila Walton; one son, Scott W. Walton; one...
Frederick Davis
Jan 26, 2016
Frederick Guyle Davis, 91, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Born in Auburn, NY, he was the son of the late Burton L. Davis and Freidia Guyle Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia "Mardee" Mallory Davis; brothers, Burton and Philip Davis and one sister, Gertrude Pierce. He was...
Gene Patton
Jan 24, 2016
Gene McNutt Patton, 89, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016. Born in South Pittsburg, TN, he was the son of the late Maurice Victor and Lillian Kyle Patton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Maurice Kyle Patton; a brother, Maurice "Pat" Patton and one sister, Minerva Patton Denton. Gene was...
Msgt. Fred W. "Jack" Mills
Jan 21, 2016
MSgt. Fred W. "Jack" Mills, Air Force Retired, age 98, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 21, 2016 in Franklin, NC. He was born on December 18, 1917 in Piper, AL, near present-day West Blocton, to Fred Carlyle Mills and Leila Creel Mills. After working on the family farm, then mining coal for about three years...
James Terry Campbell
Jan 21, 2016
James Terry Campbell, 65, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016. Born in Coraopolis, PA, he was son of the late Harold Otis and Hazel Campbell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Kenney Campbell who died December 5, 2006. Terry owned Campbell Tire Service, Baltimore, MD for over 30 years before...
Enese Mitchell
Jan 19, 2016
Enese Mitchell, 74, of Franklin, gained her Angel wings on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 fighting a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Anna Guidotti. Enese enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing, cooking, but mostly spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 27 years,...
Alfred Alexander Armstrong
Jan 18, 2016
Alfred Alexander Armstrong, 66, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2016. Born in Gaston County, he was the son of the late George Herman Armstrong, Sr. and Sue Elizabeth Strange Armstrong. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Brenda Brown and Donna Armstrong; two brothers, Robert Armstrong and George "Bug" Armstrong....
Patricia Ann Davis
Jan 18, 2016
Patricia Ann Davis, 76, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2016. Born in York, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Cyrus Fitz II and Dorothy Romaine Welsh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. Patricia was an U.S. Air Force Veteran; was an LPN; volunteered...
Mary Regina Paoletti
Jan 18, 2016
Mary Regina Paoletti, a long-time Highlands resident and business owner passed on to be with our Lord on Monday, January 18th after a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by family and her dear friend, Stella White, when she passed very peacefully. 'Gina' as she was affectionately known, was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church where she...
Milton W. Scott
Jan 16, 2016
Milton W. Scott, 80, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Robert Scott and Cordie Sanders Scott. Milton worked for Macon Furniture Mart and was a member of Sugarfork Baptist Church. He enjoyed bluegrass music and playing upright base guitar. He is survived by his wife of 43...
Homer Morgan
Jan 15, 2016
Homer D. Morgan, 71, of Franklin, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016. He was the youngest of four sons, born to the late Paul and Virginia Estes Morgan. Homer retired from Belden after 30 years; was custodian at Macon Middle School and was an attendant at the Carson Recycling Center where he looked forward to greeting everyone. He enjoyed worshiping...
Timmie Lee Collins
Jan 13, 2016
Timmie Lee Collins, 46, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Born in Macon County, he was the son of Ruby Guffey Collins and the late J.L. Collins. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Donnie Collins and Ronnie Collins and three sisters, Sara Collins, Nancy Collins and Glenda Collins. Timmie worked as...
Deborah "Deby" Hurst
Jan 13, 2016
Deborah "Deby" Anne Hurst, 64, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Born in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, she was the daughter of the late Olav Arthur Dillevig and Goldie Evelyn Waldroop Dillevig. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Ingrid Wiggs and sister-in-law, Patti Dillevig. Deby was a devoted Christian; she loved to fish...
