Betty Gladwell Gunter Craig
Nov 28, 2013
Betty Gladwell Gunter Craig, 65, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Barnett and Carrie Lee Sprinkle Gladwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Carl Ray Gunter, second husband, Jerry Craig and an infant brother, Kenneth. Betty was a member...
Gwen Litten
Nov 21, 2013
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Litten, 85, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2013. Born in Augusta, GA, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Pinkney Powell Sr. and Emmie Walton Powell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandy Litten; five brothers and one sister. Gwen was an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary,...
Karen "Lainey" Munger
Nov 21, 2013
Lainey Munger, age 61, of Franklin, NC went to be with her Savior early Thursday morning, November 21, 2013. Her life of love serving others has left her a lasting legacy on this earth and in Heaven. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Tom Munger; children, Amanda Jessup, Benjamin Munger & Katherine Lannon; grandsons, Michael, David and...
Marjorie Caldwell
Nov 17, 2013
Marjorie Anthony Caldwell, 61, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013. Born in Macon Co, she was the daughter of the late Hollis Anthony and Alean Queen Anthony. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Lee Caldwell and sister, Jeanette Anthony Thomas. Marjorie was a member of Tellico Baptist Church. She is...
Gerald Owen
Nov 11, 2013
Gerald R. Owen, 84, of Franklin, passed away Monday, November 11, 2013. Born in Danville, VA, he was the son of the late Jessie Owen and Sarah Moxley Owen. Gerald was a US Air Force veteran and served during the Korean conflict. He worked 20 years as an electrician for the University of Central Florida and was a member of...
Lucinda Eller
Nov 11, 2013
Lucinda J. Hughes Collins Eller, of Franklin, born May 10, 1956. Surrounded by her family and loved ones, Lucy went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 11, 2013. She left behind a loving husband of 23 years, Rick Eller; three sons, Paul Jr., Dustin and Benji Collins; grandchildren, Sierra, Trey, Jacob, Christian, Mia, Bryson, Taylor, Isaih and...
George Reed
Nov 9, 2013
George Herbert Reed, 73, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2013. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late William Lester Reed and Pearl Frady Reed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Eldon, Sheridan and Lester Reed, Jr. George enjoyed watching sports especially the Tarheels and Braves, he was a...
Grover Sheffield
Nov 8, 2013
Grover B. Sheffield, Jr., 78, of Franklin, passed away Friday, November 8, 2013. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Grover B. Sheffield, Sr. and Hassie Mae Clark Sheffield. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Carol Sheffield. Grover retired from the NCDOT where he worked for over 37 years...
Ray Mcconnell
Nov 7, 2013
Ray Roger McConnell, 70, of Hayesville, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2013. Born in Macon Co, he was the son of the late B.T. McConnell and Ollie Josephine Dills McConnell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Thurman Bud McConnell. He is survived by his special friend, Pauline Maney of Franklin; sister, Mary Crowder...
Benny Joe Crisp
Nov 7, 2013
Benny "Ben" Joe Crisp, 75, of Canton, GA, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2013. Born in Macon Co, NC, he was the son of the late Frank Washington Crisp and Edna Birdell Estes Crisp. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jesse Edgar Crisp and Floyd Thomas Crisp. Ben enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and...
Jeffrey Cannon
Nov 2, 2013
Jeffrey James Cannon, 44, of Hayesville, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2013. Born in Wichita, KS, he was the son of Rev. James E. Cannon and Louise Cannon. Jeffrey loved playing guitar, hunting, fishing, wood carving and collecting stones and arrow heads. He was a member of The Assemblies of God. In addition to his parents, he is survived...
Roy "R.D." Kizer
Oct 30, 2013
Roy David "R.D." Kizer, 75, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2013. Born in Austin, TX, he was the son of the late Roy D. Kizer and Viola Brinkman Kizer. Roy was a 12 year US Marine Corps veteran; served in Vietnam; was a member of the Smoky Mountain Detachment of the Marine Corps League and member of the...
Mary Lee Clement
Oct 29, 2013
Mary Lee Clement died on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, at the home of her daughter, Beverly Barnett, with whom she lived in Franklin, NC. Her smile, her enthusiasm for life, her loyalty to and love for friends and family will be greatly missed by all. She lived her 100 years to the fullest. Mary Lee Clement was born September 2,...
Cynthia Schmitz
Oct 28, 2013
Cynthia Schmitz, was born and died on October 28, 1933-2013. Originally from Emporia, Kansas, she met the love of her life at age 13 when she moved next door to Bob Schmitz in Wheaton, Illinois. Shortly after graduation from high school, she and Bob were married in 1953. During 60 beautiful years of marriage, Cindy and Bob set an example...
Franklin Turnbach
Oct 26, 2013
Franklin Robert Turnbach, 81, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2013. Born in Sugarloaf, PA, he was the son of the late Oswald and Ada Shiner Turnbach. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Theodore Turnbach. Franklin retired from Florida Gas Transmission where he worked as a heavy equipment operator; he was...
Van Holland
Oct 23, 2013
Van Edward Holland, 71, of Franklin, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. Born in Macon Co, he was the son of the late Vernon Luther Holland and Ila Mae Potts Holland. Van was a US Army veteran. He enjoyed gardening, playing golf and mini-golf, loved going to car shows, going to the beach and...
William "Scotty" Hiles
Oct 15, 2013
William "Scotty" Hiles, 88, of Franklin, formerly of Miami, FL, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Born in Westmoreland Co., PA, he was the son of the late Harry G. Hiles and Edna Jane Scott Hiles. Scotty was a US Army veteran and served during WWII. He worked as a carpenter, systems analyst and public school teacher; was a...
Charles Patterson
Oct 15, 2013
Charles "Charlie" Robert Patterson, 91, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2013. No Services have been planned at this time. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com
Joseph Linzalone
Oct 14, 2013
Joseph Linzalone, 61, of Franklin, passed away Monday, October 14, 2013. Born in Passaic, NJ, he was the son of June Hart Linzalone and the late Joseph Linzalone. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Linzalone. Joe was a fire chief in Washington State; fire chief in Estero, FL; member of the Cowee...
Robert Clark Sr.
Oct 14, 2013
Robert Floyd Clark, Sr., 71, of Franklin, passed away Monday, October 14, 2013. Born in Macon Co, he was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson Clark and Launa Bradley Clark. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jim Clark. Robert retired from Mohawk Industries in Chatsworth, GA and was the former owner and...
