Robert Longworth
May 11, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and much sadness that the family announces the untimely passing of Robert (Bob) Longworth. He passed away on May 11, 2026, at home in Otto, NC. He was born on April 21, 1940, in Tampa, FL
Mr. Longworth was a longtime member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, a member of the Jackson Rangers Camp 1917...
Carolyn Love
May 10, 2026
With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Carolyn Young Love on May 10, 2026. Born on March 18, 1953, in the charming town of Sylva, NC, Carolyn was a beacon of love, warmth, and resilience, whose presence will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Carolyn was...
John Daniel Tippett
May 10, 2026
John Daniel Tippett, 88, of Franklin, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
A native of Macon County, John was the son of the late James Edgar Tippett and Bertha Stillwell Tippett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Willa Mae Cloer Tippett,...
Don Frick
May 6, 2026
Donald “Don” Frick, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on December 20, 1946, to the late Charles and Alice Goughnour Frick, passed away at his residence on May 6, 2026.
Don proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. After his service, he moved from his hometown to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he met the love of his life, Debra...
Ruby "Bill" McGuire
May 6, 2026
Mrs. Ruby “Bill” McGuire, 91, of Otto, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, at the Franklin House. Born in Avery County on October 27, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Clay McGuire and Verna Norris McGuire.
Bill was a devoted member of Coweeta Baptist Church, where her faith was the foundation of her life. She found...
Floyd Taylor Burns
Apr 29, 2026
Floyd Taylor “Buddy” Burns, 76, of Franklin, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Born December 28, 1949, in Swain County, he was the son of the late Dan Floyd Burns and Anna Jean Hughes Burns. A man of quiet strength and integrity, Buddy lived his life anchored in faith and guided by a deep sense of duty.
Buddy proudly served...
Robert Raymond Gilbert Jr.
Apr 25, 2026
Dr Robert (Bob) Gilbert, a highly accomplished dentist/periodontist and a passionate steward of the natural world, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026, at the age of 89 after a long battle with Parkinson’s.
Robert came from a dental family in Dayton, Ohio. His father and brother, Barry, were dentists also. They all attended Denison University and the Ohio State University...
Richard Bryer
Apr 24, 2026
Richard M. “Dick” Bryer, 80, went home to his Heavenly Father on April 24, 2026.
Dick was born on June 25, 1945, in Providence, Rhode Island, but spent much of his youth and adolescence in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pursuing what would become a lifelong interest, he went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts in History from New England College...
John Paul Barbee
Apr 21, 2026
John Paul Barbee, 88, of Franklin, NC, died peacefully in his home on April 21, 2026, with his loving wife, Cathy, at his side. He was born on June 11th, 1937, in Rochester, NY to Paul and Martha Barbee and was the eldest of four children.
When John left Rochester for college in Colorado, he discovered mountains, and most importantly skiing,...
Alexander Leroy Pressley
Apr 21, 2026
Alexander Leroy “Pops” Pressley, age 77, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Alexander was born in Jackson County to the late Dexter Pressley and Isiebell Passmore Pressley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sarah Linda Pressley, and his nephew, Allen Hopkins.
Affectionately known as “Pops,” Alexander...
Feliciano Mendoza Sanchez
Apr 20, 2026
EN MEMORIA DE
FELICIANO MENDOZA SANCHEZ
Feliciano Mendoza Sánchez, originario de Panixtlahuaca, Oaxaca, qué Residía en Franklin, Norte Carolina, falleció el 20 de abril de 2026.
Esposo de Francisca López Soriano y Padre de 4 hijos: Amy Mendoza López, Roberto Mendoza López, Geovanni Mendoza López y Araceli Mendoza López.
Hijo de la Señora Anastacia Sánchez Pacheco y el Difunto Roberto Mendoza García. Era Católico,...
Ashley Marie Vasallo
Apr 18, 2026
The Lord took ASHLEY and her unborn baby girl, whom she had already named Evelyn Jane, from us to her Eternal Home suddenly at the young age of 26 on April 18,2026, leaving a giant, painfully empty space in the hearts of her family and friends. Ashley loved intensely and lived fiercely! She was loved by everyone who met her,...
Ronald Ellsworth Reeme
Apr 17, 2026
Mr. Ronald Ellsworth Reeme, born January 2, 1929, in Lestock, Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026, at Grandview Manor after a long struggle with dementia. He was the son of the late Russell and Helen Ketcho Reeme.
Ronald was predeceased by his parents; his beloved wife, Dorothy Hamilton Reeme, who passed in 2021; and one son, Christopher Reeme.
He is...
Harve "Reggie" Vanhook
Apr 16, 2026
Harve “Reggie” Reginald Vanhook, 77, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026. He was born on November 5, 1948, in Macon County to the late Harve John Vanhook and Ruby Justice.
Reggie served his country in the United States Army from May 1968 until March 1969. Following his military service, he dedicated 30 years of hard work to Nantahala Power Company,...
Livius Larry Nandrea
Apr 14, 2026
Livius Larry Nandrea, 92, of Franklin, NC, died at Northeast Georgia Medical Center on April 14, 2026, of multiple organ failure.
Larry was born February 17, 1934, in Vrsac, Yugoslavia, to the late Elza Levoai Nandrea and Michael Nandrea Jr.
He immigrated to America at age 15 months with his parents through Ellis Island. They settled in Denver, Colorado.
He began his working...
Maurice Dean Brown
Apr 13, 2026
Dean Brown died on April 13, 2026. He was born to Joe E. and Mayme Brown, together with his twin sister, Jean, at Mason, Oklahoma.
He married his soul-mate Patricia (Pat) Scanlan in 1952 and they had two children, Stephen P. Brown and Patricia (Trish) B. Foor. Dean grew up in the small town of Dustin, Oklahoma and graduated from high...
Kenneth Russell Brahmer
Apr 13, 2026
Kenneth Russell Brahmer, 80, of Otto, NC, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026.
Kenneth was born on Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, to the late Russell and Peggy McBride Brahmer. He served our country in the Army and worked for Civil Service in the US Navy.
No services are planned at this time.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.
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Candace C Smith
Apr 12, 2026
Candace C. Smith, age 67, passed away April 12, 2026, after a fearless and hope-filled battle with cancer. Candy is now joyfully reunited with her husband, J. David Smith, who passed away November 27, 2014. She was the daughter of the late C M. "Cass" and Mary Lou Combs. In addition to her husband and parents, she is also pre-deceased...
John Farnham Henning, Sr.
Apr 11, 2026
John Farnham Henning, Sr age 77, died on April 11, 2026, following a long decline. He was born October 6, 1948, in Baltimore, Maryland, middle of three sons born to Dr. Emil H. Henning, Jr. and Ruth Farnham Henning. The family moved to Sylva in 1962 where Dr. Henning practiced medicine. John graduated from Sylva Webster High School in 1966...
Paulette Corbin
Apr 8, 2026
Paulette lcenhower Corbin, 75, of Highlands NC, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
Paulette was born to Clarence lcenhower and Floy Icenhower. In addition to her father, Clarence, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Corbin; sister, JoAnn Ammons; and infant brother, Jimmy. She was a native of Macon County, and a retired homemaker. She was an avid...
