Roger Brown
Oct 4, 2024
Roger Dale Brown, 64, of Franklin, NC passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 4, 2024. He was born in San Bernardino, CA, to Ernest Brown and Geraldine Shuler Smith. He was preceded in death by his dad, Ernest Brown and stepfather, Jack Smith. He loved watching Nascar racing, fishing, gardening and cooking. He is survived by his mother, Geraldine (Jerri) Smith;...
Terrence Swofford
Oct 3, 2024
Terry Paul Swofford, 80, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024. He was born in Effingham, IL to the late Paul and Shirley Harvey Swofford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Paul Michael Swofford. He was a member of Trinity Church and was a manager with American Invsco Realty. He was...
Linda Topping
Oct 2, 2024
Linda Sue Miller Topping, 82, of Otto, NC, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024. She was born in Strawberry, AL, to the late Cecil and Beatrice Blackwood Miller. She was a very creative problem-solver and could make anything out of anything. She was an avid University of Alabama fan, lifelong Republican, and won every argument she started. She is survived...
Leonard Teague
Oct 1, 2024
Leonard Lynn Teague, 73, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Leonard was the son of the late Gladys Eastridge. He loved bluegrass music, flea marketing, and working in Kelly's Shop. He was survived by his sons, Kelly Teague (Jeania) and Kevin Teague; daughter, Christie Teague; grandchildren, Matthew Carpenter, Breanna Teague, Ethan Teague, Rickie Hurst, Jessica Hurst, Cheyenne...
Betty Vinson
Sep 28, 2024
Betty Ann Dryman Vinson, walked into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, September 28, 2024. She was born to the late Fred and Emma Hopkins Dryman in Macon County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Jean Owen, Beatrice Swabby, and Rowena Joyce. She was a member of Franklin Church of God and a very...
Jim Lau
Sep 28, 2024
Charles James "Jim" Lau, age 75, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Retiring as a Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force, Jim served during Vietnam and was currently living with the effects of Agent Orange exposure. Following his service in the military, Jim continued a life of public service as he entered into a law enforcement career...
Betty Mcconnell
Sep 25, 2024
On September 25, 2024, the world lost one of its brightest lights. Betty Sue McConnell left this earth, and HEARD the Lord say, welcome home thy good and faithful servant. Sue was born on January 4, 1931, to Tom and Eva McMahan Allen. Sue is survived by her children, Larry McConnell, Jim McConnell (Ginger), and Suzy Norton (David); siblings: Ruby...
Ruby Cabe
Sep 24, 2024
Ruby J. Cabe, age 89, of Franklin, gained her eternal reward on the morning of Tuesday, September 24, 2024 while she was surrounded by her loving family. Ruby was born in Jackson County to the late James Leonard Jones and Ethel Fox Jones. She was a faithful and longtime member of Prentiss Church of God where she served in multiple...
Dalton Mathis
Sep 24, 2024
Dalton Anderson Mathis, age 23, passed away September 24, 2024. Dalton spent his short 23 years living life to the fullest and never missed a chance to be the life of the party. He loved football, especially the Seattle Seahawks and he loved being outside. He loved his family and friends, but more than anyone or anything- he loved his...
Debbie Cutshaw
Sep 24, 2024
Debra "Debbie" Ann Cutshaw, 67, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Debbie was born in York, PA, to the late Arthur Beamer and Norma Mae Stottlemyer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Eugene Cutshaw; sisters, Janet Trooper and Robin Miller. She enjoyed crafts and games. She was the secretary...
Patsy Stanley
Sep 23, 2024
Patsy Stanley, age 64, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, following an extended illness. She was born in Franklin to the late Leroy Stanley and Stella Webb Stanley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, David Stanley. Patsy enjoyed staying busy which included crafting, gardening, feeding the birds, and shopping. She will be remembered...
Kathy English
Sep 21, 2024
Kathy Andrewsen English Anderson, 71, peacefully passed through the veil on September 21, 2024, in her home after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born in Ft. Knox, Kentucky on October 10, 1952, to Walter (Andy) and Margaret Andrewsen. While there may not be any gold in those famous vaults anymore, she was a golden nugget to the world....
Sue Thorson
Sep 19, 2024
Sue Thorson, 78, passed away surrounded by loved ones on September 19, 2024, after a declining illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Zorabel Altman; brothers, Norman and Richard Altman; and sister, Yvonne Altman Willis. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Ron Thorson; daughter, Tammy McDowell (Dennis); daughter, Kim Clark (Richard); grandchildren, Shawna...
Geraldine Wylie
Sep 18, 2024
Geraldine "Gerry" Seiler Wylie, 87, of Franklin, NC, passed away on September 18, 2024, due to complications from congestive heart failure. Gerry was born on January 13, 1937, in Schertz, Guadalupe, Texas, to the late Arthur Ernst Seiler and Emma Alice Brotze. She grew up in Schertz, Texas, and had a joyful childhood surrounded by loving family and friends. Gerry...
Jeremy Angel
Sep 17, 2024
Jeremy Chad Angel was born to Larry and Brenda Angel on August 27, 1976, in Macon County, North Carolina. He grew up in the Cullasaja community, attended Cullasaja Elementary, and was a member of Cullasaja Assembly of God. Jeremy's curiosity and fearlessness sometimes got him into interesting situations. At an early age, he was zooming through the kitchen in his...
Joe Scott
Sep 14, 2024
Otto – Joe Dee Scott, 70, peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus at home on September 14th, 2024. Joe believed in living life to bring the love of Christ to others. He never met a stranger and always chose to see the absolute best in others. He shared whatever God gave him with those in need. Joe was not...
George Fritz
Sep 14, 2024
George Richard Fritz, Jr. 92, of Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024. I arrived in this world at East side General Hospital, Detroit, MI on March 28, 1932, the first child and son of George R. Fritz and Catherine M. Wackley Fritz. I passed on to my eternal reward on September 14, 2024. I was preceded in death...
Danny Hancock
Sep 13, 2024
Danny Hancock, age 69, of Franklin, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024 due to injuries he sustained in an accident that occurred while he was performing one final act of selflessness. He was born in Illinois and lived much of his life in Corinth, Mississippi before moving to the mountains of Western North Carolina. He was preceded in death by...
Darrell Simons
Sep 11, 2024
Bobby Darrell Simons, 62, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Born in McDowell County, he was the son of Bob J. Simons and Joyce Stockton Stanfield, both of Franklin. He is survived by his three sons, Corey Simons, Chad (Erin) Simons, and Chase (Stephanie) Simons; one sister, Connie Simons Dills of Franklin; Four grandchildren, Carter, Jude, Alaric and...
Virgil Barnes
Sep 10, 2024
Virgil Lee Barnes, born August 7th, 1952, in Southern California passed away at his home in Franklin, NC on September 10, 2024. Virgil lived a good and big, if not as long, life as he would have liked, leaving lasting memories with friends and family in California, Minnesota, and North Carolina. The oldest, along with two sisters Katy and Michelle,...
