Geraldine Morgan
Oct 24, 2023
Geraldine "Toekie" Morgan, 80, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Beulah DeHart Morgan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Jessie Alexander, Linda Mason, and Maxine "Bill" Bates; nephew, Larry "Gomer" Cook; and a...
James Moore
Oct 24, 2023
James Parker "JP" Moore, 85, of Franklin, went to be with the Lord on October 24, 2023. Mr. Moore was born on June 30, 1938, in Macon County to the late Charlie Parker and Ethel Haskett Moore. JP was the oldest of seven children and was preceded in death by sisters, Maxine Dills and Janice Faucett; brothers, Donnie, Bobby Joe,...
Judy Tallent
Oct 23, 2023
Judy Ann Hooper Tallent, 70, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Fred Hooper Jr. and Margie Lee Cabe Hooper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Tallent; and two brothers, Jay Hooper, and Donnie Ray Hooper. Judy is survived...
Ethel Ammons
Oct 22, 2023
Ethel Annie Roper Ammons, 92, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Patton Roper and the late Carrie Tallent Roper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by seven siblings, Roby Roper, Harvey Roper, Ruby Reeves, Allene Higdon, Lillie...
Ryan Lee
Oct 22, 2023
Ryan Christopher Lee, 33, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 22, 2023, in Walhalla, SC. Born in East Stroudsburg, PA, he was the son of Shannon John Lee and Tracy Luckey Lee. He was an avid survivalist who spent a great deal of time outdoors. His children were his greatest joy and meant the world to him. He...
Deborah Kennedy
Oct 21, 2023
Deborah Anne Kennedy, 55, of Franklin went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2023. Mrs. Kennedy was born on August 3, 1968, in Charleston, West Virginia, to Jack and Sue Ellen Jones, who survive her. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, David Kennedy of nine years. Deborah was of the Catholic Faith. She...
Angelia Beam
Oct 21, 2023
October 10, 1965-October 21, 2023 Angelia (Angie) Lea Jones Beam died at home on Saturday October 21st, 2023, after several months' convalescence following brain surgery and a resulting stroke. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Steve Kilby. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Rev. David Beam of Franklin, N.C.; stepson, Andrew Beam (Katelyn), of...
Johnny Crisp
Oct 20, 2023
Johnny C. Crisp, 64, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, October 20, 2023. Born in Macon County, he was the son of Frankie Lee Crisp Sanders and Dallas Sanders of Franklin, NC. Johnny worked as a dairy farmer and was known for always working hard. He was a member of Windy Gap Baptist church. In addition...
David Barlow
Oct 19, 2023
David Andrew Barlow, 60, passed away on October 19, 2023. David was born on February 12, 1963, in Hialeah, Florida. David proudly served in the United States Navy, where he accumulated a treasure trove of stories from his days at sea. He enjoyed sharing these stories with those around him. After his honorable service, David relocated to Franklin, North Carolina,...
Richie Beale
Oct 18, 2023
Richie H. Beale of Black Mountain, NC, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. He was born March 31, 1950, in Macon County, NC and was a 1968 graduate of Franklin High School. He was a Christian and a member of the Ellijay Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry A. Beale and his mother,...
Mildred Holder
Oct 17, 2023
Mildred "Millie" Hipps Holder, 99, of Franklin went to heaven to be with Jesus for eternity on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. "Praise the Lord." She was born In Knoxville, TN, to the late Charles and Ethel Trotter Hipps. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Quintin S. Holder Sr. Mildred and Quintin moved to Franklin permanently in...
Arley Hedden
Oct 15, 2023
Arley Willis Hedden, 56, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, October 15, after a period of declining health. Born in Pontiac, MI, he was the son of the late William Arley "Billy" Hedden and the late Linda Lee Mashburn Hedden. He was a member of the Walnut Creek Baptist church. Arley loved to bowl, going to...
Diana Lord
Oct 12, 2023
Diana Renner Lord, 70, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023. Born September 1, 1953, in Tampa, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Orville and Dorothy Kelly Renner. Diana and her husband made their home in Bainbridge, GA for 41 years before moving to Otto, NC 2 years ago. She worked as a Critical Care Registered Nurse until...
Lois Clark
Oct 12, 2023
Lois Ruth Holland Clark, 76, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus, on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late, Alfred and Ruth Bryson Holland. In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her husbands, Oneil Clark and William Wykle; six brothers, Claude, Wylie, Roy, William (Bill), Virgil,...
Mark Wheeler
Oct 10, 2023
Mark Allen Wheeler,70, of Franklin passed away on October 10th, 2023. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, He was the son of the late John Edward Wheeler and Evelyn Celeste Brocco Wheeler. He moved to Franklin in 2009 from Brandon, Florida. He was employed at Macon Citizens Habilities as a direct support professional and was a member of Franklin Covenant Church. He...
William "Hess" Ray
Oct 10, 2023
William "Hess" Ray, 95, of Alton, MO, formerly of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late John William and Georgia Wishon Ray. Hess was preceded in death by three brothers, William Clinton Ray, Burl Wayne Ray, and Willard Ray; and two sisters, Gassie Ray Gilbert and Gladys Ray...
Margaret Monzione
Oct 10, 2023
Margaret Ethel Monzione, 94, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Julian and Ethel Austin Kilroy. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, William Werner and Raymond Monzione; son, William Francis Werner; daughter; Lisa Marie Werner; siblings, Mary McGinn, Alma Chabok, and Julian Kilroy. She is survived by her sons,...
Charles Kama
Oct 8, 2023
Charles Kama Jr, 88, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023. Charles was the son of the late Charles Kama Sr and Annie Balderus Kama. Charles moved to Franklin in 1979 from Long Beach, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Juanita Deen Kama; son, Jeffrey Scott Kama Sr; stepson, Otis Dale Wright; sisters, Joann...
Simon Jones
Oct 7, 2023
Simon "Sonny" Butler Jones IV, 68, of Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023. Sonny was the son of the late Simon Jones III and Shirley Jones. He was a handy man and loved building things. He is survived by his wife, Susan Jones of Franklin; daughters, Cyndy Puckett of Franklin, Sara Price of Raeford, NC, Melissa Geer of...
Arbutus Mccoy
Oct 6, 2023
Arbutus McCoy, 91, of Franklin, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023. Arbutus was born in Macon County on May 6, 1932. She was raised in the Oak Grove Community of Macon County. Her mother, Birdell McGaha Welch and her stepfather, Floyd Welch created a loving home with the support of Arbutus's grandparents, Charles and Nancy McGaha. Arbutus...
