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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Marshall Fouts

Marshall Fouts

Jan 3, 2006

Marshall Fouts, 83, of Franklin, NC, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 3, 2006. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late W.T. Fouts and Dora Rickman Fouts. He was married to the late Evelyn Huggins Fouts who died June 17, 1999 and was preceded in death by two brothers, Jacob Astor Fouts and Milton Fouts;...

Dorothea Hyatt

Dorothea Hyatt

Jan 3, 2006

Dorothea Caroline Hyatt, 86, of Otto, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 3, 2006. She was the daughter of the late Warren Fisher Muncey and Ethel Dorothea Kirk Muncey. She was married to the late Richard Edwin Hyatt, Sr. who died in 1999 and was preceded in death by two brothers, Warren and Raymond Muncey. Dorothea was a member of...

John Lenoir

John Lenoir

Dec 30, 2005

John W. Lenoir, 84, of Franklin, NC, formerly of Riverview, Michigan, entered into rest on Friday, December 30, 2005. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Ben B. Lenoir and Corrinne Huckaby Lenoir. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Leon, J.B. and Bill. John was a US Army...

Jason Floyd

Jason Floyd

Dec 27, 2005

Jason Jeremy Floyd, 32, of Franklin, NC, entered into rest on Tuesday, December 27, 2005. Born in Copper Hill, TN, he was the son of Faye and Johnny Hartness of Franklin. He was a self employed landscaper and painter. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a daughter, Ashley Marie Floyd of Florida; a sister, Jessica Maddy of...

Rena Peek

Rena Peek

Dec 24, 2005

Rena Ledford Peek, 82, of Franklin, entered into rest on Saturday, December 24, 2005. A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Sallie Ledford. She was married to the late James Peek who died March 25, 1999 and was preceded in death by two daughters, Linda Sue Peek and Edna Phillips; three sons, Alec Sanders, Geral...

Clyde Bates

Clyde Bates

Dec 24, 2005

Clyde Freeman Bates, 72, of Franklin, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 24, 2005. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Boyd Bates and Lola Marie Watts Bates. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Jean Bates, and two brothers, Dennis and...

Wilson Ledford

Wilson Ledford

Dec 22, 2005

Wilson Marion Ledford, 84, of Milwaukee Oregon, formerly of Franklin, NC, entered into rest on Thursday, December 22, 2005. He was born on March 13, 1921, to the late Marion Raleigh Ledford and Franchie Sanders Ledford of Macon County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Calvin Ledford and Ellis Ledford. He is survived...

Lewis Soles

Lewis Soles

Dec 21, 2005

Lewis Harold Soles, 70, of Franklin, entered into rest Wednesday, December 21, 2005. A native of Haines City, FL, he was the son of the late Bruce and Hattie Willis Soles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Harvey and Herbert Soles. Lewis attended Florida Southern University; served in the U.S. Air Force; and retired...

James Porter

James Porter

Dec 21, 2005

James Porter, 85, of Franklin, NC, entered into rest on Wednesday, December 21, 2005. A native of McDowell County, NC, he was the son of the late W.J. Porter and Mary Silvers Porter. He was married to the late Katherine Bowden Porter who died July 24, 2002 and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Bill and Alfred Porter....

Judy Mabry

Judy Mabry

Dec 19, 2005

Judy Williams Mabry, 59, of Franklin, entered into rest on Monday, December 19, 2005. Born in Salem, VA, formerly of Dublin, VA and Ruskin, FL, she was the daughter of the late Robert B. Williams and Angeline Talbert Williams. She is survived by her husband, Frank Mabry of Franklin; and one son, Bryan Lord of Kona, Hawaii. A Memorial Service...

Mattie Potts

Mattie Potts

Dec 19, 2005

Mattie Franklin Potts of Annandale, Virginia passed away at INOVA Alexandria Hospital on December 19, 2005. She was a resident of Northern Virginia for the past 50 years. A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of Jerry R. and Inez Ledbetter Franklin. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 28th at 11:00 AM at the Chapel of...

Ann Gibson

Ann Gibson

Dec 15, 2005

Ann Gibson, 61, of Franklin, NC, beloved wife & mother, entered into God's Kingdom on Thursday, December 15, 2005. A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Henry B. Cabe and Verlie Roper Cabe. She was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Cabe. She worked for West Building Material as bookkeeper and was a member...

Virgie Solesbee

Virgie Solesbee

Dec 15, 2005

Virgie Lee Solesbee, 92, of Franklin, entered into rest Thursday, December 15, 2005. A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Frank Roane and Mamie Carpenter Roane. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her step-mother, Carrie Kimsey Roane; her husband, Hillard Solesbee; one son, Steve Solesbee; one daughter, Sue Solesbee...

Martha Roper

Martha Roper

Dec 13, 2005

Martha L. "Margie" Roper, 85, of Franklin, entered into rest on Tuesday, December 13, 2005. A native of Macon County, NC, she was the daughter of the late James "Bud" Roper and Martha Swafford Roper. She was preceded in death by a sister, Gertrude Raby and two brothers, Glenn and John Roper. Margie was a member of First Baptist Church...

Jean Hunnicutt

Jean Hunnicutt

Dec 8, 2005

Jean Fouts Hunnicutt, 84, of Brevard, NC, formerly of Franklin, NC, entered into rest on Thursday, December 8, 2005. A native of Macon County, NC, she was the daughter of the late David Clingman Fouts and Evelyn "Effie" Kimsey Fouts. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Lee Hunnicutt; and two brothers, Harold and J.L. Fouts. She is...

Philip Smith

Philip Smith

Dec 7, 2005

Philip Richard Smith, 32, of Franklin, formerly of Clearwater, FL, entered into rest on Wednesday, December 7, 2005. A native of Dade County, FL. He was employed at Caterpillar of Franklin. He is survived by his parents, Richard and Lisa Smith of Homestead, FL and Pamela Sheppard of Franklin; daughter, Sabrina Smith; two sisters, Julie Skuce of Rhode Island and...

Dorothena Holland

Dorothena Holland

Dec 7, 2005

Dorothena "Dot" Gregory Holland, 81, of Franklin, entered into rest on Wednesday, December 7, 2005. A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Maude Holland Gregory. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, J.L. Gregory and Edward Gregory. She attended Franklin Church of God. She is survived by...

Delvin Cadilac

Delvin Cadilac

Dec 4, 2005

Delvin "Del" Harry Cadilac, 83, of Franklin, entered into rest on Sunday, December 4, 2005. A native of Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late George and Evelyn Horning Cadilac. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and retired from PG ASSCO in 1985. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Ann Cadilac; two...

Susan Kinney

Susan Kinney

Dec 3, 2005

Susan M. Kinney, 76, of Otto, NC, entered into rest on Saturday, December 3, 2005. A native of New York City, NY, she was the daughter of the late Rowe Browning Metcalf and Mary Sewall Metcalf. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Raleigh Tozer and her second husband, Charles Kinney. She is survived by a son, MKC...

Fredrick Chaitkin

Fredrick Chaitkin

Dec 2, 2005

Fredrick Charles Chaitkin, 54, of Franklin, entered into rest on Friday, December 2, 2005. A native of Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph Chaitkin and Grace Zaberer Chaitkin. He moved to Franklin in 1987 and was a self employed Plumber. He is survived by his wife, Mary Sue Chaitkin; one brother, Joseph Chaitkin, Jr. of Atlanta,...

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