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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Lucille Jacobus

Lucille Jacobus

Mar 15, 2006

Lucille Ann Jacobus, 84, of Franklin, entered into rest Wednesday, March 15, 2006. A native of New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Schiani and Filomena Timpone Schiani. She was self-employed in commercial cleaning. She was of the Protestant faith. Surviving are three sons, Michael P. Jacobus of Coconut Creek, FL, Donald E. Jacobus of West Palm...

Nancy Burr

Nancy Burr

Mar 14, 2006

Nancy Bertwell Burr, 74, of Franklin, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 14, 2006. A native of Stoneham, Mass., she was the daughter of the late John Edward Bertwell and Elizabeth Sandborn Bertwell. Nancy was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Leonard Burr; six children, Mary Ann Leto and husband...

Ruby Cloer

Ruby Cloer

Mar 10, 2006

Ruby "Granny Glenn� Sawyer Cloer, 85, of Franklin,entered into rest on Friday, March 10, 2006. A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Sawyer and Ethel Griggs Sawyer. She was married to the late Glenn Cloer who died January 4, 1993 and was preceded in death by a sister, Reba Hicks; brother, Berry Sawyer; and...

William Verco Hyatt

William Verco Hyatt

Mar 7, 2006

William Verco Hyatt, 88, of Franklin, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 7, 2006. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Frank and Laura Wilson Hyatt. He was married to the late Edith Hyatt who died in 1981 and was preceded in death by three brothers, Perry, Leon and Leo and two sisters, Lucy Rogers...

Helen Derr

Helen Derr

Mar 5, 2006

Helen Frances Derr, 85, of Franklin, entered into rest Sunday, March 5, 2006. A native of Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late George Fettinger and Mary McNichols Fettinger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Derr, who died in 1987. Helen was a secretary, previously working for Creedmoor Children's...

Floyd "Buddy" Thomas

Floyd "Buddy" Thomas

Mar 4, 2006

Floyd "Buddy� Thomas, 65, of Franklin, NC, entered into rest on Saturday, March 4, 2006. A native of Macon County, he was the son of Hazel Cowart Thomas and the late Luther Thomas. He was preceded in death by a brother, Lloyd "Buck� Thomas and a sister, Josephine Raby. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife...

Ned Drescher

Ned Drescher

Feb 24, 2006

Ned Drescher, 70, of Franklin, NC, entered into rest on Friday, February 24, 2006. A native of Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Edwin Drescher and Evelyn Waters Drescher. Ned graduated from the University of Miami and was a member of the Golden Legion of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He was a real estate agent with Coldwell...

Herbert Watts

Herbert Watts

Feb 19, 2006

Herbert James Watts, 89, of Dunnellon, Fla., and formerly of Franklin, passed away Sunday, Feb. 19, 2006. He was born in Bloomington, Ind., son of the late Virgil and Martha Robinson Watts. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Jean Haines Watts, second wife, Litta Adams Watts and two brothers. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of...

Frances Pendergrass

Frances Pendergrass

Feb 19, 2006

Frances Ashe Pendergrass, 82, of Franklin, NC, entered into rest on Sunday, February 19, 2006. A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Derald Ashe and Ada Seay Ashe. She was married to the late Roy Pendergrass who died in 1993. Frances was a member of First Baptist Church. She was formerly employed at Franklin Insurance...

Terrel Roper

Terrel Roper

Feb 18, 2006

Terrel Robert Roper, 70, of Franklin, NC, entered into rest on Saturday, February 18, 2006. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Roby Roper and Lola Bryant Roper. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from the U.S. Forest Service. Terrel was a member of First Baptist Church where he served as greeter and...

Hilda Bell

Hilda Bell

Feb 17, 2006

Hilda Elizabeth Bell, 80, of Franklin, NC, entered into rest on Friday, February 17, 2006. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late John Hess and Mary Long Hess Spath. She was married to the late Alfred Bell, Sr. who died in 1999. She was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Baltimore, Maryland. She...

Frank Woodard

Frank Woodard

Feb 16, 2006

Frank B. Woodard, 85, of Franklin, NC, entered into rest Thursday, February 16, 2006. Born in Jackson County, he lived the last 20 years in the Holly Springs Community. He was the son of the late John Cleveland Woodard and Ruth Higdon Woodard. He was preceded in death by a brother, Leman Woodard and son-in-law Ralph Hyatt and nephew J.C....

Mabel Timberlake

Mabel Timberlake

Feb 14, 2006

Mabel Ruth Timberlake, 80, of Franklin, NC, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 14, 2006. A native of Stockdale, Ohio, she was the daughter of the date Homer Eblin and Nelle Harwood Eblin. She was a member of the Franklin Covenant Church. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Bob Timberlake of Franklin; son, Jim Timberlake of Mt....

Gary Gooder

Gary Gooder

Feb 12, 2006

Gary Lee Gooder, 70, of Franklin, NC, entered into rest on Sunday, February 12, 2006. A native of Sidney, Ohio, he was the son of the late Leslie Gooder and Lorraine Thompson Gooder. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Gary was owner, publisher and editor of the Macon County News. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Betsey...

Gertrude Green

Gertrude Green

Feb 10, 2006

Gertrude Ledford Green, 90, of Franklin, NC, entered into rest on Friday, February 10, 2006. A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Ed Ledford and Ida Mae Moffitt Ledford. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeff Green who died in 1978,a sister, Stella Stamey and a brother, Ira Ledford. She was a member...

Robert Thrumston, Sr.

Robert Thrumston, Sr.

Feb 9, 2006

Robert Edwin Thrumston, Sr., 65, of Franklin, NC, entered into rest on Thursday, February 9, 2006. A native of Harvey, Illinois, he was the son of the late Dorothy Terras Ebeling. He was preceded in death by a brother, David A. Thrumston who died January 31, 2005. He retired in 2000 from Duke Power after 22 years of service. He...

Ollie Mccarty

Ollie Mccarty

Feb 9, 2006

Ollie Mae Dills McCarty, 80, of Franklin, NC, entered into rest on Thursday, February 9, 2006. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late James Harve Dills and Addie Estelle McClure Dills. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lorenzo Hugh McCarty who died January 10, 2005 and three brothers and four sisters. She is...

Michael Gerhart

Michael Gerhart

Feb 8, 2006

Michael J. Gerhart, 56, of Franklin, NC, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 8, 2006. A native of Urbana, Illinois, he was the son of Lorraine Holleman Gerhart and the late Herschel Gerhart. He was a self employed building contractor. Mike was a member of Franklin Covenant Church where he served as a deacon. He loved reading, WWII history, sports...

George Stanley

George Stanley

Feb 7, 2006

George B. Stanley, 70, of Franklin, NC, entered into rest on Tues., February 7, 2006. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late James Monroe Stanley and Jessie Luna Franks Stanley. He was married to the late Margaret Carpenter Stanley and was preceded in death by five brothers, D.C., LeRoy, Bill, Cecil and James. George was...

Lola Fouts

Lola Fouts

Feb 7, 2006

Lola Holbrook Fouts, 93, of Willseyville, NY, formerly of Franklin, NC went to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 7, 2006. Mrs. Fouts was born the "1st day of June, 1912" to the late Bry and Vina Welch Holbrook. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, son, Dolpha, sister, Lass Parker and brothers, Dallas, Weaver and Dwight Holbrook....

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