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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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Elizabeth Mcconnell
Nov 29, 2009
Elizabeth Grace McConnell, infant daughter of Chadwick Lamar McConnell and Kelly Anne Wallace McConnell passed away Sunday, November 29, 2009. In addition to her parents, she is survived by maternal grandmother, Beverly Diane Wallace of Toccoa; paternal grandparents, Donald H. McConnell and Kathy H. McConnell of Franklin; aunts, Brittany Taylor and husband Kevin of Toccoa and Christy McConnell of Franklin;...
Austin Woleslagle
Nov 28, 2009
Austin Eugene Woleslagle, 87, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2009. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 30, at St. Francis Catholic Church. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. There are no affiliations for Austin Woleslagle
Reba Deal
Nov 26, 2009
Reba Janette Chastain Deal, 94, of John B. Deal Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2009. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late James Washington Chastain and Rosaline Ledbetter Chastain. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Claude, Carl, Fred, Ben, Harley and Ray Chastain; sisters, Mamie Chastain,...
Danna Cochran
Nov 24, 2009
Danna Tallent Cochran, 46, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2009. Born in Macon Co., she was the daughter of the late Dan Tallent and Barbara Edwards Tallent. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by grandson, Gage Cochran Ensley. Danna was a devoted wife and mother. Her family and her relationship with the...
David Smith
Nov 24, 2009
David Lee Smith, 51, of Highlands, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2009. Born in Macon County he was the son of the Frances Angel Smith and the late Frank Smith. David was a US Army SSG Veteran and served with the 101st Airborne and the 210th National Guard Unit in Franklin. He loved to fish and hunt. David was a...
Bob Gregory
Nov 21, 2009
Bob Gregory, 73, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2009. Born in Macon County he was the son of the late Pink Gregory and Martha B. Holland Gregory. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Roy, Ray and John and three sisters, Estelle Kiser, Tressie Hoilman and Betty Keener. Bob was a member...
Joe Bennett Jr.
Nov 18, 2009
Joe V. Bennett Jr., 77, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Born in Monticello, IL, he was the son of the late Joe V. Bennett Sr. and Loretta Vaughn Bennett. He was a Naval Air Force Veteran of four years, having served in the Korean Conflict. Joe worked for General Cable in Monticello, IL for thirteen...
Velma Newton Taylor
Nov 18, 2009
Velma Peek Newton Taylor, God sent an angel down to beautify His earth and to love and serve others in their needs. Velma was born in Scaly Mountain, NC, May 19, 1913, and went to be with her Lord November 18, 2009. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Philip A. Newton, and her precious...
Velma Newton Taylor
Nov 18, 2009
Velma Peek Newton Taylor, God sent an angel down to beautify His earth and to love and serve others in their needs. Velma was born in Scaly Mountain, NC, May 19, 1913, and went to be with her Lord November 18, 2009. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Philip A. Newton, and her precious...
J D Reece
Nov 17, 2009
J.D. Reece, 89, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Born in Macon Co, he was the son of the late Frank W. Reece and Margie Waldroop Reece. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Bill Reece and sister, Lucille Hunter. J.D. owned R&W Motors; worked for Allison Motor...
George Winstead I I I
Nov 16, 2009
George "Abby" Ashby Winstead III, 59, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2009. Born in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of the late Dr. George Ashby Winstead Jr. and Jackie McVea Winstead. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Graham Winstead. George received his Bachelor's Degree in engineering. He was...
Ray Tallent
Nov 15, 2009
Ray Allen Tallent, 55, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2009. Born in Macon Co, he was the son of Maxine Cunningham Hodgin and the late J.D Tallent. Ray was the "proprietor" of the "Good Ole Boys" at the Franklin Flea Market. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching sports with his son, Adam. He...
Betty Mccauley
Nov 13, 2009
Betty Vossberg McCauley, 64, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2009. Betty touched the lives of hundreds of special needs children over 25 years as an exceptional needs teacher in Kentucky, Virginia, Georgia and Florida schools. Betty graduated from Stetson University majoring in special education and she received her Master's degree in elementary education and special education...
Emily Treadway
Nov 7, 2009
Emily Bishop Treadway, 95, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2009. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late William David Bishop and Docia Higdon Bishop. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Treadway who died in 1966; six brothers and sisters, Rev. Gudger Bishop, Dan Bishop, Edgar Bishop, Bea Davis, Lee Bishop, Frank...
Albert Miller
Nov 1, 2009
Albert Miller, 94, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009. Born in Ozaukee Co., WI, he was the son of the late Nicholas Miller and Mary Stern Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Schlosser and his brother, George Miller. Mr. Miller enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid golfer and...
Eleanor Reuter
Oct 28, 2009
Eleanor Bartol Reuter, 78, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Born in Hazleton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Aloysius Bartol and Margaret Pavlik Bartol. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Theodore Bartol and a sister, Barbara Bartol. Eleanor attended St. Francis Catholic Church. She is survived by her...
Richard Dukes
Oct 24, 2009
Richard Allen Dukes, 72, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2009. Born in LaGrange Co., IN, he was the son of the late Everett L. Dukes and Juanita Nelson Dukes. Richard was a US Army Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He has lived in the area for two years, moving from Ft. Wayne, IN, where he was a...
Margie Grant
Oct 22, 2009
Margie Louise Conley Grant, 91, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2009. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Fred Conley and Hattie Roane Conley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elijah Grant who passed away in 1970; a son, James L. Grant and two brothers, Rondal Conley...
Ralph Henson
Oct 20, 2009
Ralph Monroe Henson, 92, of Otto, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2009. Born in Macon Co. he was the son of the late Lonnie Monroe Henson and Ora Adaline Norris Henson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Maureen Thompson Henson; two sisters, Maybur Norton and Katherine Henson and brother, Calvin Henson. Ralph was...
Lisa Stepp
Oct 20, 2009
Lisa Marie McDonald Stepp, 43, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2009. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of Lorretta Cabe McDonald, John McDonald and Kenneth Mashburn all of Franklin. Lisa was a CNA at Angel Medical Center and a member of Cowee Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Teddy...
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