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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Thomas Mcintyre

Thomas Mcintyre

Jul 8, 2007

Thomas "Tom" William McIntyre, 36, of Greensboro, NC, died July 8, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Betty McIntyre. Tom is survived by his grandmother, Sadie McIntyre of Franklin; sisters, Marcy McIntyre of Franklin and Meg Corwin of Colorado; aunts, Wanda Baker and Frances McIntyre Bishop of Franklin; nephews, Jason Corwin and Christopher Lopez; and...

Maude Payne

Maude Payne

Jul 7, 2007

Maude Adams Payne, 82, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2007. Born in Wilmington, NC, she was the daughter of the late James Alvin Adams and Victoria Walker Adams. She was married to the late Don Payne. Maude retired in 1996 from Alabama Dept. of Youth Services where she worked as a registered nurse. She is survived by two...

Charles Johnson

Charles Johnson

Jul 7, 2007

Charles Johnson, 82, of Otto, NC, formerly of Umatilla, FL, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2007. Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Charles M. Johnson and Annie L. Smith Johnson. Charles was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and was a self employed Horticulturist. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Flora Hannah...

Marguerite Robbins

Marguerite Robbins

Jul 1, 2007

Marguerite Bontemps Robbins: Margo will be remembered as a loving wife and step-mother, devoted daughter, caring sister, adored aunt and faithful friend. Born in Sennecey le Grand, France, she spent a year in London in1946 to learn English, then immigrated to the United States in 1947. She was a dedicated employee for Pan American Airlines and loved her job in...

Irene Schmidt

Irene Schmidt

Jun 29, 2007

Irene Schmidt, 87, of Franklin, passed away Friday, June 29, 2007. Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stewart and Anna Wright Sullenberger. She was married to the late Paul Schmidt who died in 1985. Irene retired from Sugar Cane Inc. in Bell glade, FL where she worked as secretary. She was a member of the...

Ruth Schmidt

Ruth Schmidt

Jun 23, 2007

Ruth Gallup Schmidt, 88, of Haines City, Florida, formerly of Franklin, NC passed away June 23rd, 2007. Born in Ilion, New York, Ruth was the daughter of the late Lloyd Gallup and Marie Rodel Gallup. She married Frederick Bidgood of Dolgeville, NY and they moved to Rye, NY in 1948. She was employed as the secretary to the Director of...

Christopher Smith

Christopher Smith

Jun 22, 2007

Christopher Loren Smith, 24, of Franklin, passed away Friday, June 22, 2007. Born in Las Vegas, Nevada, he was the son of Ed Smith and Sandy Curtis Smith. Chris worked for Precision Wood; he was a musician and loved playing his guitar; he was and artist; and enjoyed working on hot rods. In addition to his parents, he is survived...

Oscar Adams

Oscar Adams

Jun 21, 2007

Oscar Abraham Adams, 90, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2007. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Allen Adams and Lydia Fox Adams. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Irene Mae Rogers Adams who died September 17, 1991 and four sisters, Maude Williams, Sarah Corbin, Ada Cogdill and Grady Taylor...

Frances Baldwin

Frances Baldwin

Jun 18, 2007

Frances Rogers Baldwin, 92, passed away Monday at her home on Raoul Road in Highlands, June 18, 2007. Frances was born December 25, 1914 in Highlands, NC. She was the daughter of the late Dave and Nora Rogers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert Henry Baldwin and two sons, David and Robert. Frances was a devoted homemaker,...

Samuel Karickhoff

Samuel Karickhoff

Jun 18, 2007

Sam W. Karickhoff, 63, died Monday, June 18, 2007 from injuries sustained in an accident. He was born October 22, 1943 in Buckhannon, WV, the son of the late Myrle and Geneivie Karickhoff. A long resident of the Athens and Watkinsville, GA area, he had recently retired to Franklin, NC with his wife of 43 years. Always known as a...

Ernest Cabe

Ernest Cabe

Jun 17, 2007

Ernest Perry Cabe, 71, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2007, in a hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born November 29, 1935, in Franklin, North Carolina �" the son of the late Weaver and Eva Moses Cabe. He was a member of the Holly Springs Baptist Church.. He was a graduate of Franklin High School, class of 1954. He...

Madge Mobley

Madge Mobley

Jun 17, 2007

Madge Bryson Mobley, 87, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2007. Born in Raleigh, NC, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Newton Bryson and Leona E. Sadler. She was married to the late James Mobley who died August 20, 2003. Madge was a member of The Church of God of Waynesville. She is survived by three daughters,...

William Coulter

William Coulter

Jun 14, 2007

William Matthew Coulter, 71, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2007. He fought his battle against cancer with dignity and bravery. Born in Xenia, Ohio, he was the son of the late Clarence Matthew Coulter and Clara Hoag Coulter. Bill attended Ohio State University and was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Bill started his Real Estate career in 1965...

John Malone

John Malone

Jun 14, 2007

JOHN STOWELL MALONE, 69, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2007. Born to Hazel Stowell Malone from Wyndham, Vermont and John J. Malone from Glendine, County Clare, Ireland, John was raised and educated in Hamden Connecticut. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956-1960 and married Juanita Malone in 1969. He is survived by Juanita, his step children,...

David Crouse

David Crouse

Jun 13, 2007

David Franklin Crouse, 43, of Kingman, Arizona, formerly Charlotte, NC passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2007. Born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, he was the son of Carolyn Wright Crouse of Otto and the late Don Franklin Crouse who died in 1989. David was a 1981 graduate of Franklin High School; earned an associates degree in environmental wildlife from Carson Newman...

Samuel "Sam" Frady

Samuel "Sam" Frady

Jun 12, 2007

Samuel "Sam" Eugene Frady,57 of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2007. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Samuel and Pearl Huscusson Frady. He was a US Army veteran, serving two tours of duty. He had previously worked as a carpenter and as an installer for Affordable Fire Protection. Surviving is one sister, Shirley...

Donald Graham

Donald Graham

Jun 10, 2007

Donald Robert Graham, 80, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2007. Born in Atlantic City, NJ, he was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and was retired from National Elevator Company. Donald was a member of Iotla Baptist Church; member of Campers on Mission; member of Christian Motorcycle Association; and a board member for Southwestern Resort Missions. He is...

Robert "Tommy" Bryant

Robert "Tommy" Bryant

Jun 10, 2007

Robert "Tommy" Bryant, 54, of Aquone, NC passed away Sunday, June 10, 2007. Born in Gretna, VA, he was the son of David Leonard Bryant and Mary Elizabeth Simpson Bryant. Tommy was the owner of Tom's Stone Masonry and had previously worked for Macon County Supply. He loved to elk hunt in Oregon; loved working on his farm and spending...

Marjorie Schoone

Marjorie Schoone

Jun 9, 2007

Marjorie C. Schoone, 82, of Phillipsburg, NJ formerly of Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2007. Born in Dorchester, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Robert Healy and Lella Carrol Healy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert Schoone who died September 29, 2000 and a daughter, Lisa Nicholayeff who died October 13, 2006. She...

Patricia Smith

Patricia Smith

Jun 6, 2007

Patricia Louise Smith, 77, of Franklin, passed away Monday, June 4, 2007. Born in Los Angeles, CA, she was the daughter of the late Al Calkins and Ida Louise Mulligan Calkins. Patricia was married to the late William Francis Smith who died April 1, 1985. She is survived by two children, Ann Shower, DVM of Franklin, NC and Mark Driskell...

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