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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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Sara Scott

Sara Scott

Jan 7, 2006

Sara "Alice" Scott, 93, of Franklin, NC, entered into rest on Saturday, January 7, 2006. A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Bill Franks and Nancy Passmore Ertzberger. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Scott; two sons, Fred and Clyde Scott and a daughter, Margie Scott. She was a member of Watauga...

Charles Moore

Charles Moore

Jan 6, 2006

Charles Edward Moore, 78, of Franklin, NC, entered into rest on Friday, January 6, 2006. Charlie was born in Columbus, OH. He worked at Ingles for 10 years. He is survived by two children, Ron Moore of Margate, FL and Mary Lou Moore; and two grandchildren, Mark and Krystal Moore. Funeral Services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, January...

Theresa Holbrooks

Theresa Holbrooks

Jan 5, 2006

Theresa Marcella Jones Holbrooks, 51, of Franklin, NC, entered into rest on Thursday, January 5, 2006. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Martin Jones and Dorothy Louise Hobson Jones. She was preceded in death by a sister, Paulette Freeman Pope and a brother, Thomas Freeman both of Baltimore, MD. Theresa formerly attended West...

Martha Politz

Martha Politz

Jan 4, 2006

Martha Louise Politz, 79, of Franklin, entered into rest on Wed., January 4, 2006. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late William Grisam and Barbara Grisam Fink. She was married to the late John Charles Politz, Sr. who died in 1997. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by a son, John Charles Politz, Jr.,...

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...

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