Donald Blakely
Oct 19, 2025
Donald Miles Blakely, 62, of Franklin, formerly of Los Angeles, CA, and Brandon, FL, unexpectedly left this Earth at his home on October 19, 2025 He was the son of Betty Jo Copher Wood of Franklin, and the late Lee Blakely of Santa Monica, CA. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Darren Blakely,...
Margaret Clark
Oct 19, 2025
Margaret Louise Clark, 62, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025. She was born in Macon County to the late Jessie Lee and Willie Kate Sanders Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Nancy Stanley, and brother, Randy Hall. She was a member of Windy Gap Baptist Church. She loved her...
Shirley Sanders
Oct 15, 2025
Shirley Collier Sanders, 67, of Franklin, NC, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Shirley was born on September 17, 1958, in Tallahassee, FL. She was very much loved by all who knew her and was the love of her husband, Jim's life. She was preceded by her parents, Lloyd and Bettie Collier; brothers, Toby and...
James Mccollum
Oct 13, 2025
James Gordon McCollum Jr, 84, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025. He was born on September 25, 1941, in Macon County to the late James and Elizabeth McCollum. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, James Gordon McCollum III. Jim was a member of Patton Methodist Church and a 1959 Franklin...
Jean Porter
Oct 13, 2025
Jean H. Porter, age 94, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, at Harris Regional Hospital. Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Jean spent her early years in Baltimore before embarking on a life filled with adventure, creativity, and deep devotion to family. She was the cherished daughter of the late Ralph and Virgil Bankert Rohler, and was preceded in death by...
Neil Popper
Oct 10, 2025
Neil Popper, age 79, passed away peacefully at Mission Hospital on October 10, 2025. Born on May 21, 1946, Neil was the beloved son of the late Bernard and Fanny LaRosa Popper. He was preceded in death by his brothers Bernard, Allen, and Raymond Popper. Neil is survived by his devoted lifelong love of 46 years, Doris Kelly Popper, whose...
Deborah Drake
Oct 5, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Debbie (Deborah Drake Corgan), our beloved wife, sister and family member. Debbie was born on November 11, 1952, in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Debbie graduated from Dallas High School, Dallas, PA, and began a career in banking. Having met the love of her life, William H. Corgan, Jr., they moved to...
Evelyn Smith
Oct 2, 2025
Evelyn Geraldine Smith, 91, of Swain County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025. Born on August 19, 1934, to the late Clint and Leona Shuler, Evelyn lived a life full of love, faith, and kindness that touched everyone who knew her. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jack Smith, and her cherished son, Roger...
Gonzalo Lemus
Oct 2, 2025
Gonzalo Barriga Lemus, 49, of Franklin, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 2, 2025. He has lived in the Franklin area for over 24 years. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church of Franklin. He loved his job as a roofer, but his favorite thing was watching his son play sports. He was very supportive...
Dorothy Eipper
Oct 1, 2025
With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Dorothy "Dottie" Patricia Eipper, who departed this life peacefully on October 1, 2025, at the Franklin House in Franklin, North Carolina. She was 90 years old. Born on October 22, 1934, Dottie was the beloved daughter of the late Patrick and Stella Miscavage Sperduto. She was preceded in death by...
Judith Califano
Sep 29, 2025
Judith V. Califano, known by all as Judy, age 85, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted servant of the Lord, entered the presence of her Savior Jesus Christ on September 29, 2025. Her life was a living testimony of God's love and grace. Judy was passionate about her garden and the beauty of God's creation, always seeing reminders of His...
Bruce Host
Sep 26, 2025
Bruce J. Host, a decorated veteran, devoted public servant, and tireless advocate for his community, passed away on September 26, at the age of 85. Born in Pennsylvania and raised in Kentucky, Bruce's life was defined by service—from his early days in the Kentucky National Guard to a distinguished 22-year career in the United States Air Force. As a Navigator,...
Michael Prodoehl
Sep 25, 2025
Michael Anthony Prodoehl, Sr., age 65, passed away peacefully at his residence in Franklin, North Carolina, on September 25, 2025. Born on July 9, 1960, Michael spent the last 15+ years of his life in Franklin, where he became a cherished member of the community. Most importantly, Michael died a saved man, having accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and...
James Bell
Sep 24, 2025
James "Jim" Paul Bell, 73, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Jim was born in Atlanta, GA, to the late William and Helen Bishop Bell He is survived by his daughters: Donna Smith, Dianna Queen and Brianna Hill; siblings, Vicki Wilson, Steve Bell; grandchildren, Amber Alford, Deanna Flowers, Jacob Queen, Micah Tallini, Andrew Tallini, Abraham Tallini, Isaac...
Carol Mccallum
Sep 23, 2025
Carol Joann Mccallum, 66, of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Carol was born in Cincinnati, OH. She is preceded in death by her father, James A Michael; brother, John William Michael; stepfather, Ed LeBlanc; and stepmother, Sonja Michael. She enjoyed all types of crafts, flowers, and spending time at home. She is survived by her daughter, Victoria...
Michael Magalis
Sep 21, 2025
Heaven got a good one. Michael Albert Magalis, age 73, passed away September 21st at Mission Hospital in Asheville North Carolina. He was born March 23rd, 1952, in Annapolis Maryland, the oldest of 4 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Magalis. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Suzanne Linda Magalis, and his sister, Patricia...
Rebekah Holland
Sep 17, 2025
Rebekah "Becky" Stiles Holland, 79, of Franklin, NC, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 17, 2025, surrounded by her family. Becky was born in Rabun County to the late George and Agnes Angel Stiles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Van Holland; and six siblings. She loved the Lord and reading...
Harold Elliott
Sep 17, 2025
On September 17, 2025, the Elliott family gathered around their husband, father, and grandfather, Harold Edwin Elliott, as he left this world just as he lived in it—with love, dignity, and a touch of humor. Born Christmas Day, 1940, Harold grew up with the mountains of Western North Carolina in his heart, a place he always knew he'd come home...
Linda Andy
Sep 13, 2025
Linda Gail Browning Andy, 69, of Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025. Linda was born to the late Arthur and Gertrude Crawford Browning. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick "Patriccio" Andy. After graduating from Baumholder High School, in Germany, she traveled to many places with her father as he was...
Roger Strum
Sep 11, 2025
Roger Kent Strum, 62, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025. Roger was the son of the late Thaxton Earl and Jean Strum. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his younger brother, Mark Todd Strum. He loved to fish with his brother, shoot air rifles, and spending time with his family. He is...
