Ruth Buchanan
Jan 10, 2013
Ruth Jamison Shuler Buchanan, 82, of Franklin, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 10, 2013. Born in Jackson Co, NC, she was the daughter of the late Monte Jamison and Etta Warren Jamison. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Jesse Paul Shuler who died in 1970; her second husband,...
James "Jake" Williamson
Jan 10, 2013
James "Jake" Cleveland Williamson, 70, of Franklin, passed away, Thursday, January 10, 2013. Born in Philadelphia, MS, he was the son of Katie Marie Savell Williamson and the late Theo Edward Williamson. Jake was a founding member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church where he served as Head of Trustees. He felt he was called to help others; widows and children...
Harley Tyler
Jan 9, 2013
Harley Richard Tyler, 88, of Franklin, passed away, Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Born in Macon Co, he was the son of the late John Richard Tyler and Ethel Stewman Tyler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Tyler McDowell and a nephew, Dan McDowell. Harley enjoyed fishing and hunting. He worked many years...
Nancy Andreasen
Jan 9, 2013
Nancy Lavinia Andreasen, 85, of Franklin, passed away, Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Born in Norwalk, CT, she was the daughter of the late Charles Leslie Hohman and Nellie Evelina Nash Hohman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Andreasen who died on January 11, 1997. Nancy loved to knit and belonged to...
Vance Robbins
Jan 7, 2013
Vance Henry Robbins, 72, of Franklin, passed away, Monday, January 7, 2013. Born in Macon Co, he was the son of the late Alex Robbins and Hattie Grant Robbins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Zeb Manuel Robbins, Arnold Robbins, Birdell DeHart, Della Plemmons and Mattie Nell Elliott and a granddaughter, Alyssa...
Theodore Waneski
Jan 4, 2013
Theodore W. Waneski, 87, of Franklin, passed away, Friday, January 4, 2013. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Steve Waneske and Natalia (Madzelewska) Waneske. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Charles, Eddie, Felicia and Helen Waneske. Teddy was a US Air Force veteran. He enjoyed playing golf,...
Ova Greene
Jan 2, 2013
Ova Mae Greene, 71, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Born in Macon Co, she was the daughter of the late Ben Bow Dills and Lassie Hastings Dills. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. Ova loved to sing and attended Olive Hill Gospel Church. She is survived...
Michael Sergi
Jan 2, 2013
Michael Joseph Sergi, 54, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Kathy Sergi; a son, Ian Riley of Roanoke, VA; daughter, Cori Oregan of Grafton, MA and granddaughters, Bailey and Bella Oregan. A private memorial service has been planned for family at a later date. Macon Funeral Home is...
Dorothy Brokaw
Dec 31, 2012
Brokaw, Dorothy Gene "Dottie" 78, of St. Petersburg, FL formerly of Franklin, NC passed away on December 31, 2012. Dottie was born and raised in Pontiac, MI. She moved to St. Petersburg in the 40's, and graduated from St. Petersburg High School class of '52 where she met the love of her life William A. Brokaw Jr., who preceded her...
Fred Ledford
Dec 29, 2012
On December 29, 2012, Fred A. Ledford, of Whiteford, MD, devoted father of James C. Ledford & his wife Erica and Arnold A. Ledford, dear brother of Sheridan Ledford, Letha Stewart and Elizabeth Jones; loving grandfather of Andrew, Eric, Harley and Caroline. Family and friends will honor Fred's life at the family owned Evans Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services –...
Clarence Cody, Jr.
Dec 29, 2012
Clarence Lee Cody, Jr., 70, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2012. Born in Thomasville, NC, he was the son of the late Clarence Lee Cody, Sr. and Viola Turner Cody and a number of brothers and sisters. He was a member of Black Mountain Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Amy Sue...
Robert Bennington, Jr.
Dec 28, 2012
Robert R. Bennington, Jr., 80, of Franklin, passed away, December 28, 2012 at his home. Bob was born on August 21, 1932 in Fayetteville, NC, the son of the late Robert R. Bennington and Estelle Bennington Bartlett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Catherine; one brother, Ronald Randolph Bennington; and...
Paul Thompson
Dec 27, 2012
Paul A. Thompson, 82, of Franklin, NC, formerly of St. Petersburg, FL and Brockton, MA, passed away peacefully December, 27th, 2012. Born in South Weymouth, MA, he was the son of the late Thomas and Beryl Thompson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Tommy, Richard and Robert Thompson. Paul lived a long and...
Willie Mae "Granny Angel" Angel
Dec 26, 2012
Willie Mae "Granny Angel" Angel, 101, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Jim Franks and Eller Scott Franks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John T. Angel who died in 1980; two sons, John Wiley "Bud" Angel and Bob Angel...
Ruth Carver
Dec 25, 2012
Ruth P. Carver, 84, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Jake Passmore and Layla Louella Wilson Passmore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hayes Junior Carver who died May 25, 2010; infant daughter Linda Ann Carver and two brothers, Bill...
Ethyl Lloyd
Dec 25, 2012
Ethyl Viola Lloyd, 61, of Franklin, passed away on December 25, 2012. Born in Macon Co, she was the daughter of the late Raleigh Hopkins and Maude Bingham Hopkins. Ethyl enjoyed reading and gardening. She is survived by her son, Danny Lloyd and wife Krystal of Ellijay, GA; step-son, Jim Lloyd of McKaysville, GA; step-daughter, Angie Arp of Blue Ridge,...
Arnold Kirkland
Dec 25, 2012
Arnold Arkelius Kirkland, 70, of Franklin, passed away on December 25, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born in Swain Co., he was the son of the late Harley Kirkland and Ida McClure Kirkland. Arnold retired from construction and spent his retirement working on antique cars, gardening and spending time with his family. In addition to his...
Jimmie Lee Simmons
Dec 24, 2012
Jimmie Lee Simmons, 75, of Franklin, passed away Monday, December 24, 2012. Born in Hollywood, GA, he was the son of the late Grover Lee Simmons and Jane Ann Busha Simmons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Ann Bailey Simmons who died March 25, 2009; brother, Limmie Doyle Simmons; sister, Chalotta Simmons...
Norman Jones, Jr.
Dec 24, 2012
Norman Hunter Jones, Jr., 64, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2012. Born in Appomattox, VA, he was the son of the late Norman Hunter Jones, Sr. and Rachel Harvey Jones. During his career he worked for several global companies in the Marine Insurance and Reinsurance Industry and was Owner/Broker of Mountain Living Properties. He was a Sergeant...
