Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Franklin, NC

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Franklin, NC area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Mildred Aliff

Mildred Aliff

Dec 1, 2010

Mildred Halstead Aliff of Mabscott, WV passed away December 1, 2010 at the home of her son James "Jim" Aliff and his wife Anna of Highlands NC. Mrs. Aliff was preceded in death by her husband Bert C. Aliff who passed away March 15, 1989. Mrs. Aliff was the daughter of Charles and Cordia Lilly Halstead born December 20, 1911...

James Kelley

James Kelley

Nov 30, 2010

James (Jim) Freeman Kelley, Sr., 76, of Otto, NC, passed away on November 30, 2010. His loving wife of 57 years, Arlene, was by his side as she has always been. Born in Whigham, GA, Jim grew up in the Tampa, FL area. He retired from Anheuser-Busch in Jacksonville, FL as an Asst. Brew master after 34 years of service....

Katherine Ramey

Katherine Ramey

Nov 28, 2010

Mrs. Ramey Mrs. Katherine Evelyn (James) Ramey, 85, of 40 Calvary Drive, -Calvary Area, Otto, passed on Sunday, November 28, 2010 at home with her daughter. Mrs. Ramey, was married 36 years, to Mr. C.L. Ramey, who passed on Jan. 6, 1983. She was a homemaker, wife, mother and a member of Newmans Chapel Baptist Church. Mrs. Ramey a 1942...

Henry Feeken

Henry Feeken

Nov 27, 2010

Henry Feeken, 86, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2010. Born in Iona, MN, he was the son of the late John Feeken and Lena Aljets Feeken. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, John Charles Feeken and two sisters, Dorothy Gable and Loraine Larson. He was a US Navy Veteran and served...

Martha Hannah

Martha Hannah

Nov 24, 2010

Martha Rebecca Williamson Hannah, 69, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2010. Born in Macon Co, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Williamson and Beulah Reeves Williamson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Ann Hannah and two brothers, Gene Williamson and William Williamson. Martha enjoyed word search puzzles and...

Kenneth Cruse Sr.

Kenneth Cruse Sr.

Nov 21, 2010

Kenneth Tillman Cruse Sr., 88, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2010. Born in Macon Co., he was the son of the lat Edward G. Cruse and Ida Dills Cruse. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters and four brothers. Kenneth was a Master Sergeant and retired US Army Veteran. He served during...

Jim Williamson

Jim Williamson

Nov 19, 2010

Jim Williamson, 77, of Franklin, passed away Friday, November 19, 2010. Born in Macon Co., he was the son of the late Paul R. Williamson and Clara Sue McPhereson Williamson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Fred Williamson and sister, Lila Williamson. Jim worked for Burlington Industries, The Franklin Press and was Town...

Mary Chaitken

Mary Chaitken

Nov 19, 2010

Mary "Sue" Chaitken, 65, of Franklin, passed away Friday, November 19, 2010. Born in Flint, MI, she was the daughter of the late Harry Summers and Mary Calhan Summers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband "Fred" C. Chaitken; brother, Kim Summers and niece, Ana Marie Summers. Sue was a real estate agent. She...

William Howell Jr.

William Howell Jr.

Nov 17, 2010

William R. Howell, Jr., 92, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2010. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 19, 2010 at Victory Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences available at maconfuneralhome.com

Elvira Dunlevy

Elvira Dunlevy

Nov 17, 2010

Elvira Anna Smolinski Dunlevy, 84, passed away November 17, 2010. She was born August 7, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan, to Elsa Koenig Smolinski and George Joseph Smolinski. A 1944 graduate of Pershing High School, Elvira, "Vi" went on to the University of Michigan where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in 1948. She was recognized as an award winning member of...

Nancy Knutowski

Nancy Knutowski

Nov 16, 2010

Nancy Anne Knutowski, 70, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2010. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Strehlow and Rita Hamburger Strehlow. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Lawrence Thadeus Knutowski. Nancy was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church; member of Smoky Mountain Quilters Guild;...

Donald Leandro

Donald Leandro

Nov 13, 2010

Donald Joseph Leandro, 75, of Franklin, passed away, Saturday, November 13, 2010. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving during the Korean War. Donald retired from Square D Electrical where he worked as a materials manager. He was an avid hunter. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Patten Leandro; four children, Kym Ginter, Lynn Heup, Donald J. Leandro,...

Bessie Seay

Bessie Seay

Nov 11, 2010

Bessie McConnell Seay, 77, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2010. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late William Arthur McConnell and Minnie Elizabeth Sorrells McConnell. In addition she was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Steve, Paul, Earl, B.L., John Furman, Grace and twin sister, Jessie. Bessie was formerly an active member of...

Carol Koenig

Carol Koenig

Nov 10, 2010

Carol Ann Koenig, 66, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2010. Born in Manhattan, NY, she was the daughter of the late Aloysius William Koenig and Helen Mary Llosa Koenig. Carol was a 1962 graduate of Miami Senior High School. She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. She is survived by her son, Frank Anthony Mercado of...

Delbert Likens

Delbert Likens

Nov 9, 2010

Delbert Lewis Likens, 83, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, November 09, 2010. Born in Sioux Falls, SD, he was the son of the late Arthur L. Likens and Mabel Inez Millage Likens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Raymond Robins Likens. Delbert was a Captain in the US Army and served during WWII...

Larry Ammons

Larry Ammons

Nov 8, 2010

Larry Richard Ammons, 50, of Franklin, passed away Monday, November 8, 2010. Born in Macon County, he was the son of Lillie Mae Green and the late Ellis Ammons. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son, Josh Ammons. Larry was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He was a member of...

Ward Chapman Jr.

Ward Chapman Jr.

Nov 7, 2010

Macon Funeral Home PO Box 1175 Franklin, NC 28744 828-524-5540 Fax: 828-349-0818 Email: [email protected] Ward William Chapman Jr., 43, of Los Angeles, CA, formerly of Franklin, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2010. He was the son of Margaret Bradford Chapman and the late Ward William Chapman. Ward loved photography, technology, collecting memorabilia and was an artist. He loved 80's...

Violet White

Violet White

Nov 6, 2010

Violet A. Zellers Loop White, 98 years, 11 months of age, 85 Bobby Conley Rd., Franklin, NC, left her home here at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, November 6, 2010 and went to a better home for eternity. She was born in Logansport, IN on December 8, 1911 to Cora Riggleman and Dean Zellers. She had a sister, Eileen Zellers Shanks and...

Edwin Chapman, Sr.

Edwin Chapman, Sr.

Nov 6, 2010

Edwin C. Chapman, Sr., 79, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2010. Born in Wethersfield, CT, he was the son of the late Thomas Chapman and Elizabeth Williams Chapman. In addition, he was preceded in death by son-n-law, Jerry Jernigan and ten brothers and sisters, Sally Kuhn, Thomas Chapman, Phyllis Carew, Blossom Kaczynski, Virginia Pierson, Jeannine Pitkin, Patricia Peete,...

Ward Bathrick

Ward Bathrick

Nov 5, 2010

Ward R. Bathrick, 95, of Franklin, passed away Friday, November 5, 2010. Born in Rochester, NY, he was the son of the late Ward Bathrick and Harriette Butler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gretchen Gordon Massengill Bathrick and a son, Bill Massengill. Ward was a US Army Air Corps veteran and served...

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