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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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Peggy Mills

Peggy Mills

May 11, 2024

Peggy "Peg" Butler Mills, 91, of Franklin NC, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Peg was born in Rocky Mt, NC to the late Arthur and Mary Elizabeth Marks Butler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy W. Mills; son, Billy Mills; brother, Arthur Butler Jr.; and sister, Evelyn...

Patsy Raby

Patsy Raby

May 11, 2024

Patsy Moses Raby, 80 of Franklin, NC went home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2024. She was born in Macon County on January 29, 1944, to the late Willie and Pearl Moses. She was a faithful, loving Mother, wife, and Grandmother. Patsy enjoyed her time spent in the kitchen canning and preparing meals. She retired from Duke...

Steven Windle

Steven Windle

May 9, 2024

Steven Joseph Windle, 69 went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Steve will be missed by his family and his friends. He leaves behind a hole in our hearts, but we rejoice in the knowledge that he has returned home to be with his beloved Lord Jesus. What is beauty? Steven would point you to...

Glenn Hill

Glenn Hill

May 8, 2024

Glenn E. Hill, 92, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Franklin, NC, at his residence. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mary A Spayth Hill. He was born on March 6, 1932, in McCutchenville, Ohio, to Harley and Della Rose Hill. He is preceded in death by his sister...

Doris Price

Doris Price

May 6, 2024

Doris Ann Price, 92, of Franklin, NC, gained her wings on Monday, May 6, 2024. Doris was born in White Plains, NY, to the late Ted and Doris McGuiness Reber. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands; Wyand Doerner Jr in 1967 and William Price in 2002; son, W.F. (Chip) Doerner III; brothers, Ted...

Marvin Gregory

Marvin Gregory

May 5, 2024

Marvin Neal Gregory, 66, of Cornelia, GA, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024. Marvin was the son of the late Patrick and Dorothy Rogers Gregory. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Dennis Mason. He is survived by his sister, Phyllis Mason; brothers, Darrell Gregory (Connie), Shane Gregory (Stacey), Patrick Gregory (Rosa). Several nieces...

Robin Feagley

Robin Feagley

May 5, 2024

Robin Ritchey Feagley, 78, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024. Robin was born in Charleston, SC, to the late Harry and Vesta Ritchey Feagley. He served in the US Army from 1963-1971. During his service, he served as a medic in Vietnam. He met his wife in Germany, where she was working for the US Military. He...

Millie Pejakovich

Millie Pejakovich

May 4, 2024

Mildred (Millie) Pejakovich, 64, passed from this world to be with her Savior, Christ Jesus, on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Millie was born August 10, 1959, to the late Durward and Ruth Decker in San Diego, CA. She was an active member of Hickory Knoll Methodist Church. She had a loving, giving spirit and was gifted in many ways. She...

Germaine Moffitt

Germaine Moffitt

May 4, 2024

Germaine Robyn Moffitt, 60, of Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024. She was the daughter of Dee Moffitt and the late Bud Moffitt. She loved softball and spending time with friends and family. She dedicated her career to nursing. She is survived by her son, Eli Moffitt; her sister, Colleen Watson (Chuck); her niece, Emily Ballant (Ryan); and...

Jean Morgan

Jean Morgan

May 3, 2024

Jean Morgan, 91, of Franklin, went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2024. She was born in Haywood County on March 6, 1933, to the late Judd and Hattie Trantham. She was of the Baptist Faith and was a member of Watauga Baptist Church. She loved to cook for her family and her church family as well. One...

Florence Navalany

Florence Navalany

May 2, 2024

Florence Winters Navalany, 97, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday May 2, 2024. Florence was born on Staten Island, NY, to the late John and Helen Moleski Winters. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Henry Navalany, who retired from USPS in 1978. She retired from Southern Bell of Ft Lauderdale, FL, in 1978,...

James Smith

James Smith

Apr 27, 2024

James Wehrli Smith, 53, of Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024. James was born in Syracuse, NY, to Frederick W. Smith and Edna Smith Frady. He was preceded in death by his mother; siblings; Vicky Smith and Al Smith. He liked to write, draw cars, and enjoyed a variety of music from rock to contemporary. He is survived...

Robert Ruble

Robert Ruble

Apr 25, 2024

Robert "Bob" William Ruble, 85, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024. Bob was born in Chicago, IL, to the late William and Charlotte Kroll Ruble. Before his retirement, he owned and operated WayWest Heating & Cooling. He lived briefly in Florida when he was a member of the Civil Air Patrol. Then moved to his mountain home...

Roger Hoppe

Roger Hoppe

Apr 24, 2024

Roger Neil Hoppe of Franklin, NC went home to our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. He was 84 years old. Neil is preceded in death by his wife of 31 years, Bonnie Sue Hoppe (Barrick); his parents Herman Julius Hoppe and Irene Goldie Lewis; his brothers Wilbert (Bill) Roland Hoppe, Herman (Bud) Lewis Hoppe and his sister Dorothy...

Geraldine Heenan

Geraldine Heenan

Apr 22, 2024

Geraldine "Gerry" Snyder Heenan, 84, of Franklin, NC passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, in Chapel Hill, NC. Gerry was born in West New York, New Jersey to the late Frederick William and Mary Byrnes Snyder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Peter Heenan; son, Frank Peter Heenan, Jr.; and brother,...

Robert Young

Robert Young

Apr 21, 2024

Robert Woodrow Young, 84, of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024. Robert was born in Macon County to the late Hunter and Lucille Shook Young. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Gary and Bruce Young. He was a member of the Masons and the American Legion. He liked to ride motorcycles and...

Ronald Holland

Ronald Holland

Apr 20, 2024

Ronald "Ronnie" Wayne Holland, 75, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Ronnie a native to Macon County and was the son of the late Charles Robert and Betty Hazel Adams Holland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Beverly Elaine Jenkins. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church...

Nycole Holland

Nycole Holland

Apr 19, 2024

Nycole "Coley" Marie Snyder Holland was born in Bradenton Fl, May 15, 1986, resided in Franklin, NC, for 35 years. She attended and graduated from Franklin High School, where she played tennis, and sang in the women's ensemble. She then attended college and graduated with a cosmetology license, becoming a successful color specialist. She poured her soul into making her...

Stephen Glenn Clark

Stephen Glenn Clark

Apr 17, 2024

Stephen Glenn Clark passed away on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024, at his home in Cashiers, NC following a brief illness. We are all sad to announce the passing of Stephen Glenn Clark of Cashiers, North Carolina at the young age of 53 after battling brain cancer. He was born on August 9, 1970, in Orlando, Florida. He was adopted shortly...

Waylon Hardegree

Waylon Hardegree

Apr 17, 2024

Waylon Lee Hardegree, 29, native to Western NC, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 17, 2024. He was preceded in death by his mother Joy Elaine Wyatt. He was succeeded in life by his father Lee Hardegree; brother, Brandon Harris; and sister, Samantha Hardegree; his wife, Alex Hardegree; and children, Ally, Jadyen, Jenavecia, Dominic, Sophia, and Athena....

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