Ronald Drummond
Aug 21, 2024
Ronald (Ron) Drummond, 92, beloved husband and father of three daughters, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, Ron was a North Carolina resident for 50 years. He was a retired meteorologist, an avid golfer, master gardener, nature lover and proud West Virginian, known to his family and friends for his dry wit and generosity. An...
James Aliff
Aug 18, 2024
On August 18th, 2024, James "Jim" Aliff, 90, of Highlands, NC passed away. He was predeceased by his beautiful wife Ann of 60 years; sister, Dee Wheaton; and son-in-law, Dave Hagan. He grew up in Mabscott, W. Va, and enlisted in the U.S. Navy after high school. He then met and married his wife, Ann, they moved to Palm Beach...
Barrett Fouts
Aug 18, 2024
Barrett Riley Fouts, infant son of Cadon and Erika Fouts, was born sleeping on August 18, 2024. In addition to his loving parents, Barrett's siblings, Marshall, Ella, and Peyton were also awaiting his arrival. Barrett will also be greatly missed by his Mimi and Grandpa, Bob and Nancy Sutton; Grandaddy and Nan, Jim and Marylyn Fouts; Nana, Patti Fiske; Gramma,...
Mona Henson
Aug 17, 2024
Mona "Nanny" Henson, 84, of Franklin, NC passed away on August 17, 2024. She was born on December 29, 1939, in Haywood County, North Carolina to the late Reverend Albert and Mildred Robinson. She worked with the Contel company for thirty years as a switchboard operator in customer service. She was a member of Cartoogechaye Baptist Church. She had a...
Bradley Votry
Aug 15, 2024
Bradley Allen Votry, 55, of Franklin NC passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 15, 2024. Bradley was born in Rockledge, FL, to the late Howard and Marilyn Votry. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Mitchell Votry; and niece, Krista Bennett. He loved playing golf and disc golf. He attended Valdosta State College for one year and worked as...
Rebecca Huber
Aug 14, 2024
Rebecca Ann "Beckie" Huber, 72, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Beckie was born in Clarksburgh, West VA, to the late Harold B and Rose Mary Greco Martin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Burrell. She worked for Macon Bank/Entegra until her retirement, in Operations. She was an...
Joel Medford
Aug 14, 2024
Joel David Medford Sr., 86, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Joel was born in Waynesville, NC to the late William Ernest and Geneva Burr Medford. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Alma "Kathy" Frady Medford, two brothers, James and Jerry Medford. He was a member of Cowee Baptist Church, the Eastern Star, and...
Bennie Mcconnell
Aug 13, 2024
Bennie Lewis McConnell, age 69, passed peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, following a courageous and long-fought battle with cancer. Bennie was born on February 21, 1955, to Thurman "Bud" McConnell and Georgia Farmer McConnell of Franklin, NC. After graduating from Franklin high School, Bennie began working for Burlington Industries, prior to enlisting in the military, serving as a member...
O.C. Hood, Jr.
Aug 9, 2024
O.C. Hood, of Franklin, North Carolina, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024, at the age of 74, while residing at Macon Valley Nursing Home. His life was one of utter commitment to God. He had an extraordinary mind which remained to the end. O.C. had a keen interest in the Civil War that taught him what it meant to be...
Lauren Phillips
Aug 8, 2024
Lauren Nichole Phillips, 36, of Franklin, NC, formerly of Asheville, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 8, 2024, after an extended and courageous five year battle with breast cancer. Lauren had a great love for all living things- including plants and animals. She spent every minute possible outside taking in the splendor of nature- whether it be...
Mildred Woods
Aug 8, 2024
Mildred Rogers Woods, age 107, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024. Mildred was born in the Buck Creek Community of Macon County to the late Dock Manson Rogers and Emma Watson Rogers. She was a lifelong member of Buck Creek Baptist Church. She enjoyed life on the farm until her passing. Mildred attributed her long life to God's commandment to...
Ruby Cisneros
Aug 5, 2024
Ruby Mae Jenkins Cisneros, age 77, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024. Ruby was born in Franklin, North Carolina, the only daughter of eight children, to the late William H. Jenkins and Ruby Gregory Jenkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Joey Shook; and seven of her brothers. Being the oldest of seven...
Bryan Cody
Aug 5, 2024
Bryan Keith Cody, age 51, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024, following an extended illness. Bryan was born in Franklin to the late C.L. Cody and Amy Sue Ledford Cody. He proudly served in the United States Army and the National Guard with several overseas posts. Bryan spent countless hours working hard to provide for his family. He worked hard,...
Rupert Wood
Aug 5, 2024
Rupert Leroy Wood, Sr., age 85, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024. Rup was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and grew up in Live Oak. He graduated from Suwannee County High School where he excelled in baseball and was All American in football. His love and devotion for sports carried over into his adult years where he never missed cheering...
Imogene Davis
Aug 5, 2024
Imogene Allen Davis, 82, of Franklin, NC, died August 5, 2024, at Angel Medical Center. She died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Imogene was born April 15, 1942, to the late Commadore and Eva Winchester Allen of Bryson City, NC. She grew up on Sawmill Creek with six sisters: Eileen, Ivy, Juanita, Josephine, Kaye, Faye, and one brother Nolan....
Reva Jones
Aug 5, 2024
Reva Tallent Jones, age 83, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024. Reva was born in Macon County to the late John Harve Tallent and Annie Mae Bates Tallent. Reva was a devoted member of Prentiss Church of God. She was the epitome of a cheerful giver and strived to love others as Christ did. In addition to her parents, Reva...
Joshua Reynolds
Aug 4, 2024
Joshua Wade Reynolds, born on November 1, 1988, in Sylva, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest at home in Otto, North Carolina, on August 4, 2024. He was 35 years old. Joshua was the beloved son of Albert Wayne Reynolds and Carol Ann (Seys) Reynolds. He graduated from Franklin High School in 2007, where he made many cherished memories with...
Helen Holden
Aug 3, 2024
Helen P. Holden, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Aug 3, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Helen, a devoted wife, mother, and nanny, she was born and raised in Yellow Mountain near Cashiers, NC to the late Robert Lenoard Potts and Flossie McCall Potts. She attended Yellow Mountain Baptist Church where she...
Donald Marks
Jul 30, 2024
Donald Eugene Marks, age 81, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024 while doing what he loved- working in his shop. He was born in Washington, DC to the late Eugene Marks and Mary Jeanette Marks. He proudly served in the United States Navy during Vietnam. Following discharge from the Navy, he attended the University of Central Florida and then taught...
Mildred Swafford
Jul 29, 2024
Mildred Shope Swafford, of Franklin NC went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 29, 2024- less than a week following her 100th birthday. She was born into a large family, graduating from Franklin High School and then earning a BS degree in Elementary Education from WCU in Cullowhee. She began teaching at Maple Springs (now Union School-Macon Co)...
