Lorraine Sanderson
Jun 29, 2023
On June 29, 2023, Lorraine Theresa Sanderson of Franklin, NC passed on to be with God after a brief illness that she could not beat. Lorraine started out as a New Englander before finding her way to Franklin. She was born to Raymond and Mae Plant on October 13, 1930, in Williamstown, VT. She graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy, in...
Tim Lundy
Jun 29, 2023
Charles Timothy (Tim) Lundy, 67, supportive brother, loving father, joyous grandfather (Pop Pop), talented chef, and food and wine-loving friend, passed away on June 29, 2023. He was born in Macon, Georgia and settled in Otto, North Carolina in 1997. In 1999, he bought Rosewood Market in Highlands, North Carolina and made the little shop a gourmet attraction. In addition...
Michael Wood
Jun 25, 2023
Michael Anthony Wood, 87, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Born in Plainfield, NJ, he was the son of the late Michael and Addie Diana Wood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Jeremiah Gribble; two brothers; and one sister. Michael proudly served in the United States Air Force as a...
Cheryl Phillips
Jun 20, 2023
Cheryl Tremblay Phillips, 77, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Cheryl was born in Miami, FL., to the late Charles Joseph and Cecil Carter Tremblay. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Julieanne Tremblay. She was a hairdresser and member of St Francis Catholic Church in Franklin. She was affectionately known as "Meema" and loved...
Brian Dills
Jun 19, 2023
Brian David Dills, 43, of Franklin, passed away June 19, 2023. He was born in Macon County to Leroy and Gail Hooper Dills. He attended Prentiss Church of God. Brian loved to paint, plant flowers, and craft making. He will be missed by all, especially his dogs Hatchi and Ranger. He is survived by his parents, Leroy and Gail Dills;...
Wanda Cabe
Jun 18, 2023
Wanda Lee Burchfield Cabe, 88, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023. Wanda was born in Bryson City, NC, to the late William and Oma Cloer Burchfield. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ted Cabe; sister, Marveline Clayton; brother, William "Bill" Burchfield. She was a member of Watauga Baptist Church and retired from CR Industries. She...
Cecil Elders
Jun 18, 2023
Cecil Vannie Elders, 86, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023. Cecil was born in Swain County to the late Thurman and Alta Davis Elders. He was a member of Watauga Baptist Church and the Macon County Coon Hunters Association. He liked to bear hunt. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Beverly Whittington; siblings, Emogene Dills,...
Betty White
Jun 18, 2023
Mrs. Betty Ann Shaw White, 86, of Franklin NC, passed away peacefully with her children by her side, Sunday, June 18, 2023 at her home. Born on February 2, 1937 in Hartwell, GA, she was the daughter of the late Tom Watson Shaw and Lottie Jo Ginn Shaw. Betty had a kind, loving and humorous personality and loved visiting with...
Alex Corbin
Jun 14, 2023
Jess "Alex" Corbin Jr, 77, of Highlands, NC, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Alex was born to the late Jess Alexander Corbin Sr and Thelma Harris Corbin. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Jim Corbin and Earl Corbin. He retired as the chief building inspector for the town of Waynesville. He served our country...
Marlene Ross
Jun 13, 2023
Althea "Marlene" Rogers Ross, 80, of Otto, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Mrs. Ross was born on June 18, 1942, in Granite City, IL. She was the daughter of the late Marlin and Leora Allen Rogers. Marlene loved genealogy, spending time with family, playing games with family and friends, and traveling. She was a member of the Morrison...
Roy Reaves
Jun 13, 2023
Roy Baxter Reaves was born on August 30, 1932, in Astatula, Florida. He was the son of the late George Baxter Reaves and Evelyn Jesse Cruthers Reaves. Roy served his country as a Marine in the Korean War. Roy married Hazel Virginia Talley on July 29, 1972, at the First Baptist Church in Orlando, Florida. Roy and Hazel moved to...
Grace Johnson
Jun 13, 2023
Lieutenant Colonel Grace Phyllis Johnson, USA, Retired, 82, of Franklin, went to the ultimate reunion with her Heavenly Father and the family of the Lord Jesus Christ on, June 13, 2023. Born in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Eric Valentine Johnson and Margaret Nelson Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother-in-law, Gene Lynn;...
Carl Smith
Jun 13, 2023
Buford Carl Smith Jr, 66, of Franklin, passed away June 13, 2023. He was born to the late Buford Carl Smith Sr and Martha Borst Smith. He was preceded in death by his father and brother Randy Smith. Carl was a fork lifter operator. He is survived by his mother, Martha Smith of Franklin; longtime companion, Maggie Bettis of Otto;...
Donna Tew
Jun 12, 2023
Donna Hull Tew, 67, of Highlands, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023. She was born to the late Robert Hull and Mary Brittain Hull, in Burke County, NC. She was a surgical nurse and worked for many years at Highlands Cashiers Hospital. She is survived by her mother, Mary Hull of Hickory, NC; sisters, Melissa Rigsbee (Michael) of Cumming, GA,...
Jerry Young
Jun 12, 2023
Jerry Leslie Young, 87, of Franklin, passed away on June 12, 2023. He was born April 11, 1936, to Leslie and Ruby Henry Young. Mr. Young was born and raised in Macon County, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother and sister-in-law, Jim (Linda) Young; and infant brother, Darrell. Mr. Young was a retired Air Force...
Gerry Wyatt
Jun 11, 2023
Gerry Wayne Wyatt, 60, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Graveside services will be at 12pm on Thursday, June 15, at Windy Gap Baptist Church cemetery. Rev. Mark Bishop will officiate. Online condolences can be left at www.maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Elizabeth Long
Jun 8, 2023
Elizabeth Annette Long, 79, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Born in Clanton, AL, she was the daughter of the late Ewell and Jewell Smith Headley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Tim Headley, and a sister, Marie Graviet. Mrs. Long was a member of the...
Larry Cloer
Jun 8, 2023
Larry Ross Cloer, 75, of Franklin, went home to be with the Lord, on Thursday June 8,2023. He was born in Athens, Georgia, to the late Ross Alexander and Dorothy Nichols Cloer. He attended University of Georgia, graduating with a BS in Pharmacy. After 44 years, he retired as a pharmacist. Larry was well known in Macon County and remembered...
Randy Hall
Jun 7, 2023
Randy Hall, 54, of Otto, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Jessie Lee and Willie Kate Sanders Hall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie Hall, and an infant sister. Randy loved collecting coins and his dogs; especially "Midnight". Randy is...
Dickie Gibson
Jun 7, 2023
George Richard (Dickie) Gibson, passed away on June 7, 2023, at the age of 80. Dickie was born February 9, 1943, in Macon County to the late George and Frances Cowan Gibson. He was a lifetime member and a former deacon of Iotla Baptist Church. He loved his family, friends, and farm. He will be remembered for his stories and...
