James Henry
Nov 11, 2025
James Wesley Henry, age 86, of Franklin, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in Catawba County. Born in Macon County to the late Don and Laura Bryson Henry, James lived a life marked by service, curiosity, and devotion to family. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and later dedicated his career to public...
Jamie Gibson
Nov 10, 2025
Jami Brehm Gibson, age 47, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, after dealing with health issues for a period of time. Jami loved like no other, giving of herself and well-known for her love of helping others. Her first love was her family and animals, always the first to text "Good Morning," she was the glue of the family. Her...
Bertha Floyd
Nov 9, 2025
Bertha "Betty" Lillian Floyd, 85, of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025. Betty was born in Litchfield, Illinois, to the late John and Anna Teakert Goetz. She was a member of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church. She retired from Kmart, where she greeted all customers with a smile. She loved the Lord and her church family and friends were very...
Jane Cabe
Nov 8, 2025
Jane Talley Cabe, 94, of Easley, SC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Prisma Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Franklin, NC, she was the daughter of the late Will and Dovie Talley. Jane was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Robert, as well as her siblings Clyde, Betty, Alice, Ernest, and...
Linda Lampl
Nov 8, 2025
Linda Jean Lampl was born in Newark, Ohio on April 2nd, 1951, to her parents Thelma Rockwell and Robert Rockwell. She was always one to look out for others even in childhood. Growing up she saw many challenges and faced everyone. Linda met her late husband, Paul Lampl in 1971, and married him 2 years after dating. They were married...
Barry Hanna
Nov 7, 2025
Barry Lee Hanna, 86, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, at Angel Medical Center. Born on June 5, 1939, in Anderson, Indiana, Barry was the beloved son of the late Elmor and Jeanette Hanna. A proud patriot and devoted family man, Barry served his country with honor and distinction in the United States Navy for 22 years, retiring as...
Shawn Peterson
Nov 6, 2025
Shawn Sloan Peterson, 66, of Franklin NC, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, surrounded by her family. Shawn was born in Macon County to the late Richard and Diane Clark Sloan. She was a member of Trinity Assembly and loved God, and his many blessings he had bestowed upon her. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading, playing with her grandkids and...
Annie Higdon
Nov 3, 2025
Annie "Shay" Bolan Higdon, age 76, of Franklin, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2025. Born in Moulton, Alabama, Annie was the beloved daughter of the late Wes and Ora Johnson Bolan. She spent her early years in Alabama before moving with her family to Pontiac, Michigan, where she met the love of her life, Teddy Marshall...
Joyce Handley
Nov 1, 2025
Joyce Richardson Handley was born on July 20, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, to Harry and Ethel Mae Richardson. She was the sister of Roger Richardson, Arlene Richardson Fike, and Sherry Richardson Berry. She was the wife of William Handley. Upon graduation from high school, Joyce went straight into the work force and spent almost forty years in banking both in...
Judy Passafume
Oct 29, 2025
Judy Maynard Passafume, 80, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, at Autumn Care of Waynesville. Born on October 6, 1945, she was the beloved daughter of Mr. Willie Maynard and Mrs. Hazel McDole Maynard. Judy dedicated 20 years of compassionate service as a nurse with Orange County Corrections, where her care and strength touched many lives. Her passion for...
Kenneth Shepherd Sr.
Oct 28, 2025
With deep love and heartfelt remembrance, we announce the passing of Kenneth M. Shepherd Sr., age 82, who entered his eternal rest on October 28, 2025. Kenneth was a hardworking, humble, and devoted man whose life reflected faith, integrity, and love for family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Perry and Lola Shepherd; his brothers, John, Robert, Raymond,...
Kathy Pruitt
Oct 26, 2025
Kathy Paulette Pruitt, 67, of Otto, NC, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025. Kathy was born in Duluth, GA, to the late James Albert and Betty Evalene Ward. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Kelly Pruitt; son, James Robert Pruitt; sister, Linda Holcombe; and brother-in-law, Randy Holcombe. She is survived by her...
Patrick Evans
Oct 24, 2025
Patrick Kelly Evans, 50, of Otto, NC, born to Linda Evans and the late Kenneth Evans, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025. He left this earth peacefully to rejoin his late wife, Michele Evans. Born in Santa Rosa County, Florida, Pat spent much of his childhood and teenage years in Milton, Florida. During his time in high school, he...
Willie Lupton
Oct 24, 2025
Willie Clyde Lupton, 91, of Franklin, NC, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025. He was born in Winter Garden, FL to the late Aaron and Katie Bell Lupton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Benjamin Ainsley. He was an engineering assistant for Merchant marines. He was a member of the senior center and...
Patricia Cochran
Oct 23, 2025
Patricia Raby Cochran, 59, of Franklin, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord, on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Born in Buncombe County to Johnny and Audrey Roper Raby, Patricia lived a life filled with love, music, and unwavering faith. Her salvation was her guiding light, followed closely by her love and devotion to her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren....
Russell Northrup
Oct 22, 2025
Russell Lyle Northrup, 95, of Franklin, NC, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Mr. Northrup was born in Lansing, Michigan, to the late Forry Northrup and Helen Bell Pratt. Russell was a loving father and grandfather. He was a member of Son Rise Ministries, an ordained instructor in the faith, and loved the Lord with...
Norene Hasle
Oct 22, 2025
Norene Elizabeth Hasle, born on October 26, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan, to Albert E. Kuehn and Elizabeth "Betty" (Gauvin) Kuehn, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and love, just shy of her 95th birthday. Born during the Great Depression, Norene's life was one of quiet strength, service, and deep devotion to her family and faith. She was the beloved sister...
Sylvester Elders
Oct 21, 2025
Sylvester "Chub" Elders, age 81, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at his residence on October 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A man of quiet strength, enduring humor, and deep devotion, Syle leaves behind a legacy of love, service, and cherished memories. Born on April 7, 1944, to Thurman and Alta Davis Elders, Syle was raised in the mountains...
Kenneth Waldroop
Oct 20, 2025
Kenneth Wayne Waldroop, 68, of Franklin, NC, went to his heavenly home, surrounded by his family on Monday October 20, 2025. Born October 11, 1957, in Marietta, GA, Wayne was the son of Kenneth and Betty Lou Waldroop. He was an avid camper and deer hunter. His dry sense of humor always had his family and friends constantly amused. The...
Lisa Hartsell
Oct 20, 2025
Lisa Beth Hartsell, beloved mother, grandmother (Memaw), and friend, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025. Born on December 19, 1962, she was the cherished daughter of James Robert Demonbrun and Mary Evelyn Demonbrun. Lisa found joy in the simple pleasures of life, especially spending time in the mountains or by the lake with her family. Her heart was fullest...
