Gregory Sheppard
Mar 6, 2025
Gregory Dylan Sheppard passed away on March 6, 2025, at the age of 43. He was a dearly beloved husband, son, brother, and friend taken from us far too soon. Dylan was born July 18, 1981 in Augusta, Georgia, home of the Masters Golf Tournament. It was here that he discovered two of his passions in life: golf and rocks....
Claudine Mccrackin
Mar 6, 2025
Claudine Welch McCrackin, age 69, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025. Claudine was born in Macon County to the late Claude Welch and Christine Faye Huggins Welch, and she grew up at Burningtown Baptist Church She had an exceptional green thumb that was evident in her landscaping abilities. Claudine was a kind and generous woman who wasn't afraid of hardwork....
Terry Crisp
Mar 4, 2025
Terry Lee Crisp, 68, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Tuesday March 4, 2025. Terry was born in Joliet, IL, to the late Gaither and Pansy Long Crisp. He moved to Franklin when he was 8 years old and was a member of Windy Gap Baptist Church. Terry loved to hunt, fish, watch Nascar, football, and old westerns, as well...
Nancy Brandon
Mar 2, 2025
Nancy Lee Wachtstetter Brandon, age 95, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025. Nancy was born in Hollywood, Florida to the late Guy Wachstetter and Forest Mason Wachtstetter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, William Martin Brandon and daughter, Karen Anne Brown. As a young woman she was a very accomplished...
Thomas Welch
Mar 1, 2025
Tom Welch, age 84, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, under the exceptional care of Four Seasons Hospice and the Elizabeth House. Tom was born in Franklin to the late Thomas Paul Welch and Nell Duvall Welch. He worked for General Motors in the Atlanta area for 30 years before retiring back to his hometown of Franklin. As a child,...
Tommy Hall
Feb 28, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that the family announces the untimely passing of Thomas (Tom) Edward Hall. On Friday afternoon, February 28, 2025, Tom, age 71, left his family on earth to be with the Lord and heavenly family members. He was a beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, and brother-in-law. Tom was born on August 7, 1953,...
Shirley Pellicer
Feb 26, 2025
Shirley Jean Pellicer of Franklin, NC passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Shirley was born February 11, 1941, to the late Quentin and Mae Highsmith of Jacksonville, Florida. Shirley graduated from Andrew Jackson High School and attended Florida State University. She was a successful realtor for many years. She later furthered her education by attending Florida Junior College...
Janice Sontag
Feb 26, 2025
Janice Sontag, age 82, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Janice was born in a suburb of Chicago to the late Kenneth and Merrien Youpel. She had a heart for others and an even bigger heart for animals. A woman of many talents, she especially liked to paint. She is survived by her husband of nearly 63 years, Carl Sontag;...
Robert Donaldson
Feb 26, 2025
Robert Eugene Donaldson, 73, of Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, after a long period of declining health. Mr. Donaldson was born in Rock Hill, SC. He was the son of the late Robert Carl Donaldson and the late Daphne Duvall Simmonds. He spent his early childhood in Rock Hill and moved to Franklin as a teenager. Mr....
Donna Mason
Feb 25, 2025
Donna Hooton Mason,70, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. She was born in Fremont, Nebraska on June 28, 1954. She graduated from Fremont High School. She moved to Franklin, North Carolina in 1972. Donna worked at the Sheriff's Department under Sheriff Hubert Bateman. She worked for the State of South Carolina at the Health Department. She is survived by...
Betty Cannon "Miss Betty"
Feb 24, 2025
Betty Lynn Norton Cannon "Miss Betty", 74, of Franklin, NC, went to be with Jesus on Monday, February 25, 2025. Betty was born in Rabun County to the late Percy and Myrtle Lamb Norton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ronnie Norton. She was a retired custodian from the Macon County Schools, member...
Angela Connor
Feb 23, 2025
Angela Renee Connor, 60, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025. She was born in Morganton, NC. She was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Dennis Connor; brothers, Jerry Lee Connor, Nolan Gene Connor, and Dennis Brian Connor. She was a member of Wayside Baptist Church in Sylva and the Assistant manager at SavMor in Franklin. Angela...
Betty Blaine
Feb 23, 2025
Betty Blaine, born May 10, 1936, the youngest child of Aler Wright and Junie Fairbanks Wright, in Jefferson County, Missouri, passed away February 23, 2025. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, James N. McMillan, five brothers; and four sisters. She was a proud retiree of General Motors. Mrs. Blaine is survived by...
Frankie Sanders
Feb 23, 2025
Frankie Sanders, 88, of Franklin, passed away February 23,2025. Frankie was the daughter of late Iva Crisp and Della V. Bryson Crisp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Johnny Crisp (Pauline), also seven brothers and five sisters. Frankie is survived by her husband of 58 years, Dallas Sanders of Franklin, Two sons, Kenneth...
Hosey Hundley
Feb 21, 2025
Hosey Howard Hundley, "Sonny", 90 of Franklin, NC, passed away in his home, surrounded by family on Friday, February 21, 2025. He was a native of Anstead, W.Va. He was the son of the late Hosey and Allie Mae Fine Hundley. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and one sister. He served his Country in the Army from...
Ballard Snipes
Feb 18, 2025
Ballard Snipes, 92, of Franklin passed away on February 18, 2025. He was born on November 27, 1932, in Olive Hill, Kentucky to the late Willie and Vinie Snipes. Mr. Snipes retired from the Parks department after 30 years in Mansfield, Ohio. He then worked for the New Smyrna school board in Florida. After 15 years he retired to Franklin,...
Clarence Styles
Feb 17, 2025
Clarence Buddy "Bud" Styles, 92, from Franklin, NC walked into the arms of Jesus Monday, February 17, 2025. He was born in Marion NC on November 16, 1932 to Ralph Ray and Addie Devue Sprinkle Styles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Sylvia Bartee Styles, second wife, Barbara Reed Styles and sister...
Walter Shelton
Feb 16, 2025
Walter Lee Shelton, 74, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025. Walter was born in Jackson County, NC to the late John and Grace Moore Shelton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Charles Patrick Shelton and sister, Nell Shelton. He lived in the Western North Carolina mountains his whole life. He...
Jewell Jamison
Feb 15, 2025
Jewell (Judy) Norton Jamison passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, two weeks after her 94th birthday. Judy was born in Macon County where she spent most of her life. She was a longtime member of Cowee Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for numerous years. She was a great prayer warrior and if she said she was praying for...
Barbara Westlund
Feb 15, 2025
Barbara Lynn White Westlund, 73, of Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, February 15,2025. She was born in Columbus, OH, to the late Tom and Betty Karr White. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Westlund, granddaughter, Bailey Haas, and nephew, Todd Hogan. She liked the NFL, crocheting, loved to cook, and enjoyed all...
