Mark Johnson Buchanan
Feb 15, 2026
Mark Johnson Buchanan, 63, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, after an extended illness.
Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Molton Leon Buchanan and Beulah Annie Mae Johnson Buchanan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant sister, Carole Buchanan.
Mark worked as a heavy equipment operator for...
Charles James Rogers
Feb 15, 2026
Charles James “Jim” Rogers, 92, passed away on February 15, 2026, at Pisgah Manor. Born on February 2, 1934, in Macon County, he was the son of the late Charles M. Rogers and Minnie Cabe Rogers.
Jim was a devoted member of Hickory Knoll Methodist Church. In his younger years, he found joy and freedom riding motorcycles, a pastime that reflected...
William Harrison Caldwell III
Feb 13, 2026
William “Billy” Harrison Caldwell, III, 55, of Franklin, NC passed away Friday, February 13, 2026.
He was born in Macon County to the late William Caldwell Jr, and Patricia Ashe Caldwell. He was an accomplished musician of 30 years, published author and poet. His hobbies included music, wildlife, and he was a fierce conservationist. He published a huge catalog of original...
Emily P. Houston
Feb 10, 2026
Mrs. Emily Potts Houston, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and faithful servant of God, entered her eternal rest on February 10, 2026, at the Franklin House. Born on April 8, 1936, in Highlands, North Carolina, Emily was the cherished daughter of the late Samuel Eugene Potts and Alice Octavia Reese Potts. Her life was deeply shaped by the roots of faith...
Jerry Mason
Feb 10, 2026
Jerry Troy Mason, 66, of Scaly Mtn, NC, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
He was the son of the late Robert “Bob” and Anna Belle Miller Mason and a Scaly Mtn. native. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Hooton Mason; siblings, Ellis Mason, Eugene Mason, Joyce Mason Highfield, and Hal Mason and...
Brandon David O'Brien
Feb 8, 2026
Brandon David O’Brien, 37, of Scaly Mountain, NC, passed away after an brief illness. Born in Maricopa County, Arizona, Brandon brought a gentle spirit and a bright presence to everyone who knew him.
He moved from Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Scaly Mountain in 2015, where he worked at Old Edwards Inn. Brandon loved the outdoors—hiking with friends, fishing, and loved all...
Daniel Rogers Sr
Feb 6, 2026
Daniel Lynn Rogers, Sr., 69, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026. Born in West Palm Beach, FL, he was the son of the late Paul and Elva Drake Rogers.
Daniel was a committed follower of Christ. He dedicated 41 years of his life to Duotech Services, serving as its President with unwavering commitment and leadership. He was...
James Angel
Feb 4, 2026
James Robert “Bob” Angel, 92, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, surrounded by his family.
A lifelong resident of Macon County, Bob was the son of the late Lex Burton and Kandus Gibson Angel. He was also preceded in death by his siblings; Lex Angel Jr., J.D. Angel, Mildred Tyler, and Grace Poindexter; a grandson, Cody Angel;...
Elsie Sue Thompson
Feb 1, 2026
Elsie Sue Hurst Thompson, 84, of Franklin NC, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Elsie was a native of Macon County and was the daughter of the late Iradell and Birdell Lowe Hurst. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Thompson; son, Scotty Eugene Thompson; siblings, Irene Dowdle, Fred Hurst, Lyndon Hurst, Larry Hurst;...
Norma Kay Kline Marks
Feb 1, 2026
Norma Kay Kline Marks, 82, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Born in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Reuben and Lenore Robinson Kline. Norma spent a number of years working at the Franklin Chamber of Commerce, where she enjoyed connecting with the community she came to love.
She had a lifelong appreciation for the...
John Lewis Crow III
Jan 31, 2026
John Lewis Crow, III, 68, of Otto North Carolina changed his residency Saturday January 31, 2026.
John was born March 18th, 1957, in Savannah, Georgia to Francis Hughes Crow and the late John Lewis Crow Jr. John's faith was Episcopal at which he served many years as an acolyte growing up. John, graduated Savannah Christian School in '75, joined the US...
Linda Laurine Dahl
Jan 30, 2026
Linda Laurine Cloer Dahl, 76, of Franklin, NC, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026.
Linda was born in Goldsboro, NC, to the late John Herman Cloer and Fai Key Cloer McConnell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Dahl. She was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her children, Gina Billingsley (Keith), Lee...
Howard "Jap" Bateman Sr.
Jan 25, 2026
Howard “Jap” Grady Bateman, Sr., 86, of Franklin, NC, passed away January 25, 2026, surrounded by family. He was born on June 19, 1939, in Nantahala to the late George Washington Bateman and Thelma Maude Baldwin Bateman. Jap enjoyed the simple pleasures of life fishing, wagon trains, and camping and he carried a deep love for the outdoors throughout his...
Judy Ann Carpenter
Jan 24, 2026
Judy Ann Curtis Carpenter, 84, of Franklin, NC, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
Judy was born in Macon County to the late Charlie Curtis and Minnie McCall Curtis on January 6, 1942.
She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings; Elsie Brendle, Christine Brabson, Charles Curtis Jr., Willie Curtis, Claude Curtis, Verlin Curtis,...
Henry Durham
Jan 23, 2026
Henry Durham, 94, passed away on January 23, 2026 in Highlands, NC, surrounded by loved ones. He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 60 years, Jo Carol Law Durham. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Martha Law Durham Schweitz, son John Thomas Durham, daughter-in-law Cathi Durham and his five beloved grandchildren, Carolyn Augusta Schweitz, Elizabeth...
Ryan Ferreira
Jan 22, 2026
Ryan Phillip Ferreira, 26, of Franklin, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was the beloved son of Ryan A. Ferreira and Yeimi Alvarez.
Ryan was a proud new cadet with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and was excited to begin his career in law enforcement. He earned his associate degree in Criminal Justice from Southwestern Community College,...
Karen Elaine Young
Jan 22, 2026
Karen Elaine Young, 63, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Karen was born in Haywood Co. to Jerry and Betty Wyatt Young. She was preceded in death by her father, Jerry. She was a member of Ellijay Missionary Baptist Church.
She worked in the front office at the physical therapy clinics in Franklin. She was always kind and helpful...
Bud Green
Jan 21, 2026
Bud Green, officially named Thomas Alton Green, was born on April 27, 1936, to Lawrence A. “Tony” and Sybil Blaine Green. Following a brief illness, he passed on to Glory on January 21, 2026, at his home on Potts Branch Road surrounded by his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Green.
Bud...
Gregory L Simon
Jan 21, 2026
Gregory Lynn Simon, 75, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
He was born in Auburn, NY, to the late Lester and Alma Moore Simon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jeffrey Simon. He loved traveling, liked Nascar and camping, he was a big Dale Earnhardt fan. He loved spending time...
Joann A Dale
Jan 17, 2026
Joann Atha Wolford Dale, 94, of Franklin NC, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026.
She was born to the late Oscar and Effie Moyers Wolford in West Virginia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Braxton Dale; siblings, Jim Wolford, Byron Wolford, Gene Wolford, and Jimmy Wolford.
She was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church....
