Obituaries

Jul 30, 2023

Lawton Noel Talley, 74, of Franklin, NC., departed this world and was received by his heavenly home Sunday, July 30th, 2023. He was a native of Rabun County, GA. He was a son of the late Leonard and Dorothy Talley of Mountain City, GA. In addition to his parents, he is proceeded in death by his two sisters, Mary "Cookie"...

Jul 28, 2023

On July 28, 2023 Eva J Haller, beloved wife of Fred, passed away peacefully at their home in Holly Springs. Eva was 86 years old. Eva was born to George and Bertha Mathie in Girard, Ohio on August 24, 1936. Her parents, older brother George, and her son Mark preceded her in death. Eva and Fred were married in Miami,...

Jul 27, 2023

Flora Grace Hannah Johnson, 91, of Highlands, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Born in Columbus, MS, she was the daughter of the late Emmett and Minnie Lucille Parker Hannah. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Johnson; and three brothers. Mrs. Johnson loved her family and getting to spend time with...

Jul 27, 2023

Linda Kay Hays Yates, 77, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, July 27, 2023.

Mrs. Yates was born in Fresno, CA; she was the only child of the late Ralph H. Hays and the late Helene Seidel Hays. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...

Jul 25, 2023

Dorothy Sandra Kinsland Johnson, 71, passed away on the 25th of July 2023, at her home in Franklin, NC. Sandra was born on Feb. 29, 1952, to the late Harry and Dorothy Kinsland. She was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Franklin High School and Mars Hill College. Sandra retired from the Gwinnett County...

Jul 22, 2023

Eileen Rose Morris Benkis, 80, of Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023. Eileen was the daughter of the late Charles Morris Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Litter Morris. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Edwin Benkis. Edwin and Eileen owned and operated Uniform Plus, Inc, in Franklin. They were licensed HAM radio operators with high...

Jul 22, 2023

Eileen Rose Morris Benkis, 80, of Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023. Eileen was the daughter of the late Charles Morris Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Litter Morris. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Edwin Benkis. Edwin and Eileen owned and operated Uniform Plus, Inc, in Franklin. They were licensed HAM radio operators with high...

Jul 19, 2023

Sandra "Sandy" Weber Waldroop, 81, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Sandy was the daughter of the late Proctor L and Bennie Mae Stalvey Hamrick. She loved gospel music, Elvis, and the Statler Brothers. She attended Maiden's Chapel Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Steve Waldroop; daughter, Deanna Weber-Hollihan(Jay Morgan); son, Dwight Weber; grandchildren, Kayleigh...

Jul 15, 2023

On July 15, 2023, Hazel Edna McWherter,102, went to her Heavenly Home to join our Lord and former family members. Hazel was born on August 12, 1920, in Macon County, North Carolina. After graduating from Franklin High School, Hazel worked one year in Highlands, NC. Following this employment, she joined other family members in Detroit, Michigan where many other people...

Jul 14, 2023

Victoria "Tori" Ann Watson, 33, of Hendersonville, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of Ethel Elaine Hopkins Wilkie and Charles Homer Watson. Tori was the granddaughter of the late Margie and Howard Hopkins, and the late Frank Watson. In addition to her grandparents, she was preceded in death by four aunts,...

Jul 12, 2023

Mary Rebecca "Becky" Abreu (Carpenter), 60, of Asheville, NC, passed away in her home on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Becky was a loving, devoted mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and friend to many. Becky was predeceased by her father, Marvin Carpenter. She is survived by Carolyn Holland Herrington (mother), Marty Carpenter (brother), Robbie Carpenter (son), Cheyenne Abreu (daughter), Jaxon Deyoung (grandson,...

Jul 11, 2023

Charles Woodrow Justice, Jr., passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Born in Bartow, FL, he was the son of the late Charles Woodrow Justice, Sr., and the late Jean Baggett Justice McKee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Justice. Mr. Justice proudly served on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the...

Jul 11, 2023

Mary Rebecca "Becky" Abreu (Carpenter), 60, of Asheville, NC, passed away in her home on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Becky was a loving, devoted mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and friend to many. Becky was predeceased by her father, Marvin Carpenter. She is survived by Carolyn Holland Herrington (mother), Marty Carpenter (brother), Robbie Carpenter (son), Cheyenne Abreu (daughter), Jaxon Deyoung (grandson,...

Jul 9, 2023

JoAnn Webb Goslin, 78, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023. Mrs. Goslin was born in Salem County, New Jersey on July 29, 1944. She was the daughter of the late Barney Webb and the late Grace Cossaboon Martin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Richard E. Martin; husband, Wilbert H....

Jul 9, 2023

Errol "Pete" Wentworth Harkness, 85, of Franklin passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023. Pete was born in Garden City, Kansas to the late Claude and Thelma Coen Harkness. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Sharen Siegel; and granddaughter Shannon. He has lived in Franklin since 2017 and was of the Methodist faith. He loved woodworking and farming....

Jul 3, 2023

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Jul 2, 2023

Marcia Elizabeth McGarity joined the angels on July 2, 2023. She was 83 years old and passed in Asheville, North Carolina. She was born November 8, 1939, in Miami, Florida. Her family all lived on the same street as her parents Hoyt and May Louise Hitt. She was one of four children, her Brother Tom, Sister Lou Ann who are...

Jul 1, 2023

Sherry Loretta Walker, 61, of Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023. Sherry was born to the late Ronald and Frances Overstreet Walker. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Brian Walker. She was Disabled Veteran life member of three different chapters and American Legion. She loved animals. She viewed "nature as her religion and...

Jul 1, 2023

James Donald Blanton walked into glory on July 1st, 2023, after a period of declining health. Don was an avid hunter and outdoorsman with a special love for white tail deer hunting. Don was a skilled craftsman, building cabinets and other woodwork for many years. Don was a proud Army Veteran having served in the Korean Conflict and was a...

Jun 30, 2023

Mary Paulette Bradley, 65, passed away on June 30, 2023, after a very lengthy decline of health, but so thankful that she is now eternally healed forever. She was better known to those that loved her by "Polly" or "sissy" or her very favorite, "pop-pop". Polly was born in Franklin, NC, on May 26, 1958, to the late Kenneth Holland...