Nora Clark
Nov 11, 2023
Franklin ~ Nora Viola Stuart Clark, 81, passed away at her home on November 11, 2023, after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Doyle P. Clark, her first husband, Howard C. Patton, her daughter, Jane Elliott (Leo), her stepson, Timothy Clark, her grandchildren, Jacob Elliott and India Elliott, all of Franklin; her brothers Fred...
Byrd Collins
Nov 10, 2023
Byrd "Monroe" Collins, Jr., 77 of Franklin, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023. Monroe was the son of the late Bryd Monroe Collins Sr. and Lou Anna Franks Collins. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Marie Annette Collins; siblings, Delcia Carver, J.L. Collins, Tommy Collins, Ellis Collins, Furman Franks, Victor Franks, Margie Hopkins, Eva Nell King, Dorothy...
Mary Peareson Greig
Nov 9, 2023
As the red and gold autumn leaves softly fell from the trees surrounding her home in the mountains of Highlands, North Carolina, Mary Louise Peareson Grover Greig, peacefully and gracefully departed this life on November 9, 2023. Mary was born in Houston, Texas on August 16, 1926 to Hallie Kelley Peareson and Philip Edward Peareson. She grew up in Richmond,...
Pinkney Corbin
Nov 9, 2023
Roy Pinkney Corbin, 77, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, November 9, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Pinkney was born in Macon County, the son of the late Roy Jackson Corbin and Marie Crisp Corbin. He was one of the longtime elders and deacon of Central Baptist Church. Pinkney loved spending time with his family....
Shirley Martin
Nov 8, 2023
Shirley Leitner Martin, 88, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus, on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Born in Okeechobee, FL, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin Leitner and Bettie Elizabeth Dean Leitner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-seven years, DTHD Simeon Banks Martin, Sr.; one brother, Marvin;...
Shawn Henry
Nov 8, 2023
Harry Shawn Henry, 49, of Franklin, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Shawn was the son of Harry "Mack" and Mary Hodgin Henry. He was a member of Burningtown Baptist Church. He loved hunting, fishing, ginseng digging, gardening, and just being outdoors. He was a FHS class of 1992 graduate and went on to graduate...
Nicholas Murphy
Nov 6, 2023
Nicholas Brian Murphy, 81, of Otto, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023. Born in Portland, OR, he was the son of the late Dr. Nicholas Patrick Murphy and Mary O'Donnell Murphy. In addition to his parents, Mr. Murphy was preceded in death by two brothers, Tim Murphy, and Mike Murphy; and two sisters, Kathleen Murphy, and Colleen Snowden. Above...
Theodore Symonds
Nov 6, 2023
Theodore "Ted" Robert Symonds, 82, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023. Born in Geneva, NY, he was the son of the late Leo William Symonds and Elizabeth Teresa Carragher Symonds. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Leo E. Symonds. Ted retired as a Pipefitter/ Welder after 62 years of service....
Mary Mashburn
Nov 5, 2023
Mary Ella Mashburn, 75, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Frank Ellis and Annie Cloer Ledford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James David Mashburn, Sr; son, James David Mashburn, Jr.; and a sister, Rebecca Shuler. She was a member of...
Thomas Mccollum
Nov 4, 2023
Thomas Hanson McCollum of Franklin died Saturday, November 4, 2023, after a long illness. He was born December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor Day, to Phil Bruce and Mildred Kinnebrew McCollum. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Nancy McCollum Holmes, Jean McCollum Sutton, and Joy McCollum and an infant brother. He is survived by...
Rodman Middleton
Nov 4, 2023
Rodman Joseph Middleton, 79, of Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023. He was born in Camden, NJ, to the late Charles and Genevieve Middleton. He was a retired truck driver and was a member of Minatola Volunteer Fire Department and Minatola Volunteer Rescue Squard in NJ. He is survived by his son, Rodman Timothy Middleton of Jersey City,...
Kathryn Weyh
Nov 4, 2023
Kathryn "Kathy" Weyh, 85 of Franklin passed away on November 4, 2023. Mrs. Weyh was born in Virginia to the late Clark and Sylvia Yoder. She was of the Baptist faith and was a longtime member of Victory Baptist Church in Sylva. Kathryn worked as a secretary for the Price and Price Law Firm in Bradenton FL. Kathy and her...
Stanley Scruggs
Nov 3, 2023
Stanley Scruggs, 83, of Franklin went to be with the Lord on November 3, 2023. Mr. Scruggs was born in Macon County on September 3, 1940, to the late Willie and Addie Scruggs. He was a member of Burgess Chapel. Stanley worked as a hospital orderly in in Miami, Florida, Youngstown, Ohio, and Memorial Mission Hospital, in Asheville. His last...
Allie Archer
Nov 2, 2023
Allie Leonard Archer, 90, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2023, at his home in Franklin, NC. Allie was born in Murphy, NC to the late Jack and Marie Shields Archer. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lillian Castleberry Archer; and daughter, Rita Archer Tharp. He moved to Cartersville, GA, where he graduated from high school. He...
Louise Williams
Oct 30, 2023
Louise "Shorty" Hazel Robinson Williams, 86, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023. Born in Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Albert Moore and Mildred Madelyn Marlow Robinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hank Levi Williams; and two brothers, Joe Robinson formerly of Franklin, NC, and Wendal...
Edward Cruse
Oct 30, 2023
Edward Russell Cruse, 50, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023. Edward is the son of Lee Cruse and Polly Baysden Cortez. He enjoyed building and tinkering on things. He was a great family person and loved spending time with his grandkids. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Polly Potter Cruse; son, Jeffrey Braydin...
Kathryn Rogers
Oct 29, 2023
Kathryn "Kathy" Moffitt Rogers, 70, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023. Kathy was the daughter of Hattie Henry Moffitt and of the late Benjamin Moffitt. She was of the Protestant faith and loved riding motorcycles. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Charles "Jim" Rogers; children, Melissa Allen (Mike) of Candler, NC, Kimberly Pierce of Franklin,...
Joann Hastings
Oct 28, 2023
JoAnn Marie Sellers Hastings, 85, of Warner Robins, GA, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Hazel Smith Sellers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Sellers. JoAnn was a member of Green Acres Baptist Church in Warner Robins, GA...
Joanne Kaufman
Oct 28, 2023
Joanne A. Kaufman, of Franklin, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Born in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul G. and Anna Schrader Strayer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Marlin Kaufman; and a brother, Alan Strayer. Joanne...
Edwin Welch
Oct 26, 2023
We mourn the loss of Edwin Charles Welch. Born January 5, 1956, and passed away on October 26, 2023, at the age of 67. Ed made his home in Franklin, NC, but had lived in Charleston, SC for many years, where he ran a successful construction business. He was a wise, and loving father to Harold Justin Welch and Sydney...
