Obituaries

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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Thelma Dees

Thelma Dees

Aug 29, 2013

Thelma Katrina Dixon Dees, 90, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2013. Born in Savannah, GA, she was the daughter of the late Russell Dixon and Katherine Becker Roach. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Haywood Glynn Dees; two sisters, Dorothy Streb and Lois Bellmeyer and a brother, Russell Dixon. Thelma was...

Reverend Richard Mccue

Reverend Richard Mccue

Aug 28, 2013

McCUE, Reverend Richard T. – Of Exeter, NH, formerly of Somerville and Arlington passed away suddenly on August 28, 2013. He was the beloved son of the late Mary (O'Malley) and Daniel McCue. Loving brother of Jeanette Puorro of CA, Joseph McCue of NH, Eugene McCue of Chicopee and the late Daniel and Arthur McCue and Mary McQuilken. Also survived...

Jonathan  Gregory

Jonathan Gregory

Aug 22, 2013

Jonathan Owen Gregory, age 30 of South Knoxville, died suddenly on August 22, 2013. Jonathan was a loving husband, loving father and a loving son. He was a graduate of South Doyle High School and attended college at ESTU. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Knoxville. He is survived by his loving wife, Kacey Danielle Gregory, two...

Christy  Downs

Christy Downs

Aug 20, 2013

Christy Taylor Downs, 35, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013. Born in Macon Co, she was the daughter of Perry Taylor and Alice Holland Taylor. Christy graduated from Franklin High School in 1996. She loved sewing, crocheting, farming, gardening and poetry. She was a member of Franklin Church of God. She is survived by her husband of 17...

Willie Mae Poole

Willie Mae Poole

Aug 18, 2013

Willie Mae Poole, 88, of Oxford, GA, formerly of Franklin, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2013. Born in Guntersville, AL, she was the daughter of the late Willie Melton and Alice Keylon Melton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Clyde E. Poole who died in 2001 and a sister, Thelma Ryans. Willie lived...

Sidney Broadbent

Sidney Broadbent

Aug 18, 2013

Sidney Broadbent, 81, of Otto, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2013. Born in Lackawanna Co, PA, he was the son of the late Sidney Broadbent and Beatrice Bevan Broadbent. Sidney was a US Army veteran and served during the Korean War. He worked as stage manager for Paul Harvey; loved his horses and was a former member of the Macon...

William Mcmahan

William Mcmahan

Aug 17, 2013

William "Ray" McMahan, 63, of Franklin passed away Saturday, August 17, 2013. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Tim McMahan and Pauline Waldroop McMahan. Ray was the owner of M&M Siding and was a member, deacon and former youth leader at Cartoogechaye Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Baye Hopkins McMahan; three sons,...

Ellen Alligood

Ellen Alligood

Aug 17, 2013

Ellen Jackson Alligood, 81, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2013. Born in Washington, NC, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Delmer Jackson and Nelia Holmes Waters Jackson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Earl Alligood who died October 4, 2011. She was a member of First Baptist...

David Aadnesen

David Aadnesen

Aug 12, 2013

David Anthony "Skip" Aadnesen, 69, went to be with the Lord on August 12, 2013. Born in Chicago, IL, to John "Andy" and Anne Horwath Aadnesen, he spent most of his life in California. David was a US Marine and served in Vietnam. He was a security consultant with TRW for 23 years. He leaves behind a wife of 25...

Gary Stanfield

Gary Stanfield

Aug 10, 2013

Gary Alan Stanfield, 57, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Pontiac, Michigan, he was the son of Robert Preleau Stanfield and the late Bobbie Hopper Stanfield. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a son, Stephen Stanfield who died in 2006. Gary was a U.S....

Wanda Holland

Wanda Holland

Aug 9, 2013

Thelma "Wanda" Holland, 69, of Franklin, passed away Friday, August 9, 2013. Born in Macon Co, she was the daughter of the late James Thomas Bailey and Annie Mae Teems Bailey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Simmons. Wanda was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She is survived by her long-time...

Margaret Woleslagle

Margaret Woleslagle

Aug 7, 2013

Margaret Prenatt Woleslagle, 87, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013. Born in Titusville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Leo Prenatt and Irvina Murphy Prenatt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Austin Eugene Woleslagle and brothers, Dick and John Prenatt. Margaret was a member of St. Francis of Assisi...

Marian  Westcott

Marian Westcott

Aug 5, 2013

Marian Gaines Westcott, 88, of Franklin, passed away Monday, August 5, 2013. Born in Bradenton, FL, she was the daughter of the late Leslie Gaines and Mae Parrish Gaines. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Stanley Marvin. Marian enjoyed gardening and was a member of First United Methodist Church. She is survived by...

Shirley Gregory

Shirley Gregory

Aug 4, 2013

Shirley Ann Henson Gregory, 73, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2013. Born in Clay Co., she was the daughter of the late Fred Henson and Gladys Neal Henson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Will Cansler. Shirley was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. She will be remembered as...

Hoyt Alexander

Hoyt Alexander

Aug 4, 2013

Hoyt Wilson "Ajax" Alexander, Age 80, lost his battle with cancer, August 4, 2013. Born June 29, 1933, in College Park, GA to Leland and Bessie Alexander. He served in the Air Force for 13 years during the Korean War. He was a loving husband, father and friend. His passions in life were fishing, hunting, and being a devoted family...

Lemuel Bryant

Lemuel Bryant

Aug 3, 2013

Lemuel "Lem" Dawson Bryant, 82, of Franklin, went home to Heaven to be with his Lord. His travels and works are now completed here on earth. Those who knew him knew what a great man he was with his smile and witty humor. Lemuel was born in Rentz, GA on Jan 2, 1931; he was the son of the late...

William Bonner

William Bonner

Aug 3, 2013

William Ross Bonner, of Pressley Road, Franklin NC, died on August 3, 2013. He was seventy five years old. Bill was born in Greensboro NC, to Merle Dumont "Rabbit" Bonner and Blanche Baker Hanff Bonner, who preceded him in death. He was educated in High Point City schools and Woodberry Forest School of Orange, VA. Bill graduated from the University...

Bobby Ammons

Bobby Ammons

Aug 2, 2013

Bobby Frank Ammons, 57, of Franklin, died unexpectedly on Friday, August 2, 2013. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Frank and Edith Brown Ammons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Janet Ammons. He was a Supervisor for Norton Creek Farms and was a member of Clarks Chapel...

Joyce Williams

Joyce Williams

Jul 31, 2013

Joyce Golding Williams, 80, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013. Born in Bimington, NY, she was the daughter of the late Stella Drum Golding. Joyce worked as a school teacher for many years; teaching at Pompano Baptist Temple School, Victory Baptist and Trimont Academy. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband,...

Jack Boyce

Jack Boyce

Jul 30, 2013

Jack Lee Boyce, 83, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2013. Born in Washington, NC, he was the son of the late George Boyce and Beulah Forehand. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Viola Pendergrass Boyce who died in 2006; sister, Ethel Roper and brother, Robert Boyce. Jack was a US Navy...

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