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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Nellie Peek

Nellie Peek

Feb 27, 2010

Nellie Jane Hedden Peek, 99, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2010. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late John Manuel Hedden and Ruie Jane Woods Hedden. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Bulen Neil Peek; two sons, Grendell Peek and Morley Peek; brothers, Jessie, Fred, Sherman, Elbert,...

Charles Hunnicutt

Charles Hunnicutt

Feb 27, 2010

Charles Richardson Hunnicutt, 88, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 27, 2010, joining his beloved wife Edith of 66 years who predeceased him by one month. Born on August 27, 1921 in Macon County, he was the son of the late William Emory Speer Hunnicutt and Blanche Inez Sweet Hunnicutt. In addition to his parents and wife, he...

James "Jim" Leedom

James "Jim" Leedom

Feb 26, 2010

James Norman "Jim" Leedom, 64, of Franklin, passed away Friday, February 26, 2010. Born in Garden City, Michigan, he was the son of Donna M. Johnson Leedom of Franklin, and the late Norman L. Leedom. Jim worked at Walmart in recent years. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sisters, Deanna Ray of Missouri and Kathy Leedom...

Marna Peck

Marna Peck

Feb 23, 2010

Marna Bryson Peck, 44, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2010. Born in Macon Co., she was the daughter of Bruce Alan Bryson and Sue B. Bryson. She was an English Teacher and coach at Franklin High School. Marna was very active in Relay for Life. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church. In addition to her parents,...

Dewitt Thompson

Dewitt Thompson

Feb 22, 2010

Dewitt Talmadge Thompson, 88, of Franklin, passed away February 22, 2010. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Wilfred Thompson and Alice Estes Thompson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Dewitt Thompson; two brothers, J.R. Grady Thompson and Robert C. Thompson and a sister, Eulia Thompson. Dewitt was...

Reggie Holland

Reggie Holland

Feb 20, 2010

Reggie Frank Holland, 54, of Traphill, NC, formerly of Franklin, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Born August 2, 1955 in Macon County he was the son of Sophia Pendergrass Holland and the late Ernest Holland. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Melody Breedlove and a...

Jane Doolittle

Jane Doolittle

Feb 20, 2010

Jane Penland Doolittle, 69, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2010. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late L.E. Penland and Hazel Waldroop Penland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Paul Thompson who died in 2004. She worked at Angel Medical Center for 24 years. Jane loved...

William Mathis Jr.

William Mathis Jr.

Feb 20, 2010

No Services have been planned at this time. Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Ronnie Vinson

Ronnie Vinson

Feb 16, 2010

Ronnie Max Vinson, 58, of Otto, passed away February 16, 2010. Born in Macon Co., he was the son of the late Max Vinson and Evelyn Stiles Vinson. Ronnie was a board member for the Macon County Fairgrounds and Farm Service Agency. He is survived by two sons, Brian Vinson and Brent Vinson both of Otto; two sisters, Marty Stewart...

James Bradley Jr.

James Bradley Jr.

Feb 15, 2010

James Dale Bradley, Jr., 28, of Franklin, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 15, 2010. Born in Macon County, he was the son of James Dale Bradley, Sr. and Sandra Adene "Dene" Shook Bradley of Franklin. James was a carpenter and attended Victory Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, ginseng hunting and trucking. In addition to his parents, he is survived by...

Victor Castanet

Victor Castanet

Feb 13, 2010

Victor Castanet, 48, of Franklin, NC and Miami, FL, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2010. Born in Cuba, he was the son of Maria A. Puebla and the late Miguel Castanet. He was a US Army Veteran. Victor loved animals and exotic birds. He was a good husband, father, brother and son who will be greatly missed. And he was...

Patricia Angel

Patricia Angel

Feb 11, 2010

Patricia A. Angel, 54, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2010. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of Willie Mae Franks Angel of Franklin and the late John Thomas Angel. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by two brothers, John Wiley "Bud" Angel and Bob Angel and a sister, Maude Angel. In addition...

Edith Ammons

Edith Ammons

Feb 10, 2010

Edith Brown Ammons, 85, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2010. Born in Macon Co., she was the daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson Brown and Lura McClure. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank L. Ammons who died in 2001; a daughter, Barbara Janet Ammons; two sisters, Merle Carpenter and Mertis...

Paul Spaduzzi

Paul Spaduzzi

Feb 10, 2010

Paul Edward Spaduzzi, 66, of Franklin, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2010. Born on December 20, 1943, he was the son of Charles Edward Spaduzzi and the late Helen Bailey. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jim Spaduzzi. Paul graduated from the University of the South and Georgia State University. He...

John Gibson

John Gibson

Feb 6, 2010

Macon Funeral Home PO Box 1175 Franklin, NC 28744 828-524-5540 Fax: 828-349-0818 Email: [email protected] John Henry Gibson, 67, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, February 6,2010. Born in Macon County, on October 7, 1942, he was the son of the late Pink Andy Gibson and Gladys Smith Gibson. John was a U.S. Army veteran and was a construction superintendent for...

James Burdick

James Burdick

Feb 3, 2010

James Marion Burdick, 68, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2010. Born in Miami, FL, he was the son of the late Clyde Reed Burdick and Lorita Hoffman Burdick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Brian Burdick. He was a US Air Force Veteran. James enjoyed fishing and loved his grandchildren. He...

Donald Alexander

Donald Alexander

Feb 2, 2010

Donald Ray Alexander, 78, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2010. A native of Arlington, VA and resident of Franklin for the past 22 years, Mr. Alexander was preceded in death by his mother, Verona Alexander, father Robert B. Alexander and brother, Robert B. Alexander, Jr. Mr. Alexander would like to be remembered for being happily married to his...

Robert Perrigo

Robert Perrigo

Feb 2, 2010

Robert Glenn Perrigo Sr, 88, of Franklin, passed away Monday, February 1, 2010. Born in Crawford, NE, he was the son of the late Harry Sheldon Perrigo and Elsie Pearl Stoneking. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Renfro Perrigo; a son, James Hines Perrigo and brother, George Perrigo. Robert was a charter...

Helen Cordell

Helen Cordell

Jan 31, 2010

Helen Antaya Cordell, daughter of Albert Antaya and Elizabeth McLoughlin, passed away in Franklin, NC on Jan. 31, 2010. Born on August 18th 1920, she was 89 years old. She left this earth in the same calm and contented spirit with which she lived her life. After her high school education in Hardwick, MA., she graduated as a registered nurse...

James Shuford, Jr.

James Shuford, Jr.

Jan 29, 2010

James P. "J.P." Shuford, Jr., 87, of Franklin, passed away Friday, January 29, 2010. Born in Barnardsville, NC, he was the son of the late James P."Phinie" Shuford, Sr. and Hattie Elizabeth Shuford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Virginia Elizabeth Mullis; four brothers, Bill, John R., Orph and Jule and two sisters,...

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