Jerome Studley
Jul 30, 2009
Jerome Herman Studley, 89, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2009. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Max Studley and Fannie Gebrowitz Studley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Vera Studley who died in 1980 and his brother, Ira Studley, who also passed this year. Jerome...
Nancy Whittington
Jul 28, 2009
Nancy Carol Whittington, 66, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2009 after a courageous two year battle with cancer. Nancy retired from Bell South and was a member of Eastside Baptist Church in Marietta, GA and attended Holly Springs Baptist Church in Franklin. She enjoyed creating the newsletter for Care Net every month and published a CD of all...
James Henson
Jul 28, 2009
James J. Henson, 84, of Otto, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2009. Born in Macon Co. he was the son of the late James M. Henson and Robie Mae English. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three sisters, Willie Jenkins, Bertha Mae Henson and Barbara Jean Woody. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge...
Ernie Mayhorn Jr.
Jul 24, 2009
Ernie "Frank" Joe Mayhorn Jr., 42, of Franklin, passed away Friday, July 24, 2009. Born in Logan Co. West Virginia, he was the son of the late Ernie Clinton Mayhorn and Yvonne Marie Bartram Mayhorn. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Shirl Lynn Mayhorn who died in 2007 and brother, Harold Mayhorn who...
Gladys Harry
Jul 22, 2009
Gladys P. Harry, 94, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2009. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Grady Peek and Myrtle Brendle Welch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband Jimmy Harry. Gladys was a member of Victory Baptist Church. She was active in many churches during her life;...
Dewey Clark
Jul 22, 2009
Dewey "Oneil" Clark, 66, went Home to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 22, 2009. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late T.A. Clark and Alliefair Houston Clark. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Eddie Clark. Oneil was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his faithful companion, Lois...
Willie Wishon
Jul 22, 2009
Willie Cleveland Wishon, 69, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2009. Born in Johnson City, TN, he was the son of the late Hunter Wishon and Bertha Mae Miller Wishon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters. Willie was a tractor trailer mechanic and worked the Rabun Flea Market. He attended...
Mary Young
Jul 16, 2009
Mary Burdell Justice Young, age 95, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at Britthaven of Franklin. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late B.W. Justice and Rosa Duvall Justice. She was preceded in death by her husband Wymer Young in 1994 and a grandson, Larry Young. She was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church....
Robert Merrill
Jul 15, 2009
Robert Donald "Bob" Merrill, 83, longtime resident of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at Angel Medical Center. Born on July 4, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan, Bob was the youngest of four children born to Margaret and Frank Merrill. After graduating from Cooley High School in Detroit, he enlisted in the Air Force in 1944. After his time...
Christine Crittenden
Jul 13, 2009
Christine Arnold Crittenden, 35, of Franklin, passed away Monday, July 13, 2009. Born in Ware, Mass. She was the daughter of Douglas Arnold and Deborah Koney Arnold. She graduated from Southwestern Community College with an associate degree in human services; she was guardian Ad Lit am; parent advocate for the Autism Society for Macon County and worked for Macon County...
John Baker
Jul 13, 2009
John Wyly Baker, 47, of Franklin, passed away Monday, July 13, 2009. Born in Jacksonville, FL, he and his wife Tamra adopted Franklin as their Home 2 ½ years ago. Prior to moving to Franklin, he worked for Aspect Software Co. as Director of Implementations which took him all around the world. During his travels he enjoyed learning about and...
Cora Lee Campbell
Jul 11, 2009
Cora Lee Mason Campbell, 76, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2009. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Roy Mason and Christine Roper Mason. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Campbell and five brothers, James, Gene, Marion, Clyde and Howard. Cora Lee was a member of...
Peter Nalen
Jul 4, 2009
Peter Barton Nalen, 80, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2009. Born in Yonkers, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph Leo Nalen and Edith McKeon Nalen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly Gail Nalen and sister, Helen Baldwin. Peter is survived by his wife, Carol Peck Nalen of...
Ada Wilkes
Jul 4, 2009
Ada Wilkes, 91, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2009. Born in Shooting Creek, she was the daughter of the late Harve Bradshaw and Levi Smith Bradshaw. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Wilkes who died in 1954; two sons, Johnny Wilkes and Virgle Wilkes and nine brothers and sisters. Ada...
Arnold Ray Dills
Jul 3, 2009
Arnold "Ray" Dills, 78, of Franklin, passed away Friday, July 3, 2009. Born in Swain County, he was the son of the late Harve Hills and Addie McClure Dills. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Billy Dills who died in 2005, a daughter, Marilyn Dills who died in 2003 and a grandson, Nathan...
Loren Trowbridge Jr.
Jun 26, 2009
Loren John Trowbridge Jr., passed into the hands of our loving God on Friday, June 26, 2009 at Angel Medical Center. Known to family and friends as Bud, he had a life adventuring spirit. Born and raised in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Bud made his livelihood as a sheet metal craftsman, a cattle rancher and investor. He retired early in life...
Gage Cochran Ensley
Jun 26, 2009
Gage Cochran Ensley, infant son of Karen Cochran and Shawn Ensley died Friday, June 26, 2009. Gage brought so much joy to his family in such a short time. In addition to his parents he is survived by maternal grandparents, Byran and Danna Cochran of Franklin; paternal grandmother, Flora "Flo" Ensley of Franklin; maternal great grandmother, Linda Sue Cochran of...
John Maloof Jr.
Jun 25, 2009
John Maloof Jr, 76, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2009. Born in New Brunswick, NJ, he was the son of the late John Maloof Sr. and Lucille Webb Maloof. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Bob Maloof and sister, Maryann Steedly. John was a US Air Force Veteran, having served during the...
George Garland
Jun 22, 2009
Retired USMC Sgt. Major George Napoleon Garland, 83, of Franklin, passed away Monday, June 22, 2009. Born in Winston Salem, NC, he was the son of the late Lester Pulaski Garland and Cuthel Myers Garland. George was a retired USMC Veteran, having served 30 years and served during WWII. He served in campaigns of Guadalcanal, Okinawa, Australia and China. He...
Robert Burt
Jun 18, 2009
Robert Eugene Burt, 70, of Pensacola, FL, formerly of Franklin, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2009. Mr. Burt was the son of the late Glenn and Freda Burt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Richard Burt. He is survived by his wife, Susan Burt of Pensacola, FL; two sons, Troy Burt and wife Tracy...
