Robert "John" Cipolla
Sep 7, 2023
Robert "John" Cipolla, 62, of Otto, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023. Born in Miami, FL, he was the son of the late Al and Beulah Derby Cipolla. Mr. Cipolla served in the 82nd Airborne with the United States Army. In recent years, he worked as a med-tech in the medical field and received the employee of the year...
Grace Aydelotte
Sep 7, 2023
Grace Augusta Herold Aydelotte, 89, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023. Grace was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Grolz Herold. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roger Aydelotte Sr.; sisters, Lillian Herold and Elsie Hadaway. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandson and great granddaughter. She is survived...
Donald Gardner
Sep 5, 2023
Donald Turner Gardner, 91, of Franklin, NC, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. He was the son of the late Cecil Lamar and Mary Horton Gardner. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Annette Price Gardner; and sister, Shirley Gardner McFarland. He has lived Franklin for over 25 years and is a member...
James Schultz
Sep 5, 2023
James Lee Schultz, Sr.,77, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023. He was the son of the late Claude Schultz. He moved to Franklin in 2021 from Florida. He was a member of South Macon Baptist Church. He loved woodworking, fishing, hunting, archery, camping, and just being outdoors. He served our country for two tours in Vietnam and...
Darlene Holden
Sep 3, 2023
Darlene Vestal Holden, 68, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, September 3, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Melvin and Etta Yates Vestal. Darlene loved the Lord and fought a long hard battle with cancer for 10 years. She was and always will be the best mother and wife God could have given anyone. She loved...
Michael Tallent
Sep 2, 2023
Michael "Box "Barry Tallent, 66, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Carlton "Jack" and Annie Maude Burnette Tallent. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy Tallent and Randy Logan Tallent. Mike loved planting a garden and going fishing. He...
Mike Holden
Aug 31, 2023
Robert "Mike" Michael Holden, 57, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Born in Rabun County, GA, he was the son of the late Melvin and Anna "Ruth" Pickens Holden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Jeremiah Ortega. Mike was a member of Cowee Baptist Church. He enjoyed going to races,...
Chuck Mallonee
Aug 31, 2023
Charles "Chuck" William Mallonee, 62, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, August 31, 2023, after a courageous battle. Chuck was born in Buncombe County, the son of the late Thomas Lane and Esther Rivers Mallonee. He graduated with a Masters in social work from the University of North Carolina. He worked for 35 years with the...
Donna Ballentine
Aug 29, 2023
Donna Elaine Ballentine, 67, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023. She was born to the late James and Mary Steed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and was the third oldest of five siblings. She was a mother of four, grandmother of five, and a great grandmother of one. She loved her family dearly. She loved the beach and...
Mary Cook
Aug 28, 2023
Mary Catherine Cook, 68, of Bryson City passed away August 28, 2023, at her home. Born November 19,1954 in Macon County to the late Lawrence Grady Dalton and Edna Corinne Raby Dalton. She lived in Swain County for over 40 years after the loss of her late husband John Cook. She loved her family and enjoyed talking with her family...
Bonnie Short
Aug 27, 2023
Bonnie Sue Bishop Short, 70, of Brevard, NC, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023. Bonnie was the daughter of the late Hugh and Rosa Lee Bishop. She was preceded in death by her parents; her longtime partner and love of her life, Willis "Red" Ray Davis; and brother, Charles Edward Bishop. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church...
Bambi Ludwig
Aug 26, 2023
Bambi Lynn Ludwig, 39, of Long Creek, SC, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023. Bambi was born in West Palm Beach, FL. She was preceded in death by her sister, Jennifer Ludwig. She had the ability to make all things beautiful. She enjoyed yoga, meditation, art, and running her small business, Vine Faeries. Most of all she loved spending time...
Earl "Roger" Gibson
Aug 24, 2023
Earl "Roger" Gibson, 70, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Fred and Luvenia West Gibson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Lee, Thomas, and Harold Gibson. Roger worked many years for Ledbetter Tire. He enjoyed collecting coins and coon...
Wanda Farmer
Aug 24, 2023
Wanda Mae Frady Farmer, 84, of Franklin, NC, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Wanda was born in Macon County to the late William Robert and Rena Sanders Frady. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ted Miller Farmer; and brother, James R Frady. She was a born again Christian and of the...
Sherrill Stamey
Aug 23, 2023
John "Sherrill" Stamey went home to be with Jesus on August 23, 2023. Sherrill was born in Macon County to Howard and Grace Bates Stamey on December 31, 1936. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen "Dood" Stamey; his son, John Howard Stamey; his grandson James Coleman Stamey; siblings: Jack Stamey, and...
John Dileo
Aug 23, 2023
The Reverend John Michael DiLeo, 68, passed away from pancreatic cancer, on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at the Macon Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Born on March 9, 1955, to Joseph and Emily DiLeo in Port Chester, New York, John married Lucinda Palmer in Tampa, Florida on January 3, 1981. They bought property...
Terry Orr
Aug 22, 2023
Terry Orr, 68, of Annapolis, MD, formerly of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Born in Annapolis, MD, he was the son of the late Francis and Florence Aorilio Orr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Orr; and three sisters, Debra, Sherri, and Sandi. Terry may not have had an...
Thomas "David" Cruse
Aug 20, 2023
Thomas "David" Cruse, 52, of Arden, NC and formerly of Franklin, NC, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, after a period of declining health. David was born in Macon County, the son of the late Richard Lynn and Linda Hurst Cruse. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandparents, Howard and Eula Cruse, and Monta...
Wallace Welch
Aug 20, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of Wallace (Wally) Dean Welch announce his passing on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at the age of 93. Wally will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 31 years, Paula. His children Steve Welch and Sherrie Welch, his stepchildren Laura Lewis Thornton and Dan Lewis. His grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews....
Harry Joye
Aug 19, 2023
Tom Joye, 92, of Franklin, NC, met Jesus on Saturday, August 19, 2023. He took his last breath on Earth and his first breath in Eternity. Tom was born to the late Harry Thomas and Mildred Sellers Joye in Dillon, SC. He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife of 67 years, Eleanor Claire Joye. He served our...
