Tanya Bohlender
May 14, 2023
Tanya Blair Bohlender, 79, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Born in Savannah, GA, she was the daughter of the late Oris Sylvester Blair Sr. and Florastine Hendrix Blair. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Dean Bohlender; sister, Dara Fossitt; and brother, Oris Sylvester Blair,...
David Cabe
May 13, 2023
David Lawson Cabe, 85, of Otto, NC passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Hershel and Eula G. Burrell Cabe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Cabe; a son, Michael Perkey; great grandson, Charlie Perkey; and a brother, Jim Cabe. David...
Sarah Dowdle
May 12, 2023
Sarah Elizabeth "Betty" VanHook Dowdle, 82, Franklin, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 12, 2023. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Addie Pauline Ledbetter VanHook. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hugh Dowdle; brother, Master Srgt. William Cary VanHook; and two...
Ivan Roush
May 12, 2023
Ivan Lyle Roush, 93, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023. He was born on July 19, 1929, in Sheridan, Wyoming. Son of the late Maitland Roush and Gladys Mary Waddell Perry, he was preceded in death by brothers Don, Jack, and youngest daughter Meryl. He leaves behind his loving wife of 67 years Louise, daughters Cheryl, Teryl, Caryl (Lynn),...
Koa Highhouse
May 10, 2023
Koa Zane Highhouse, infant son of Melissa Highhouse, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Koa was born in Greer, SC on October 28, 2022. He was a very sweet and smiley baby, who loved his moma, toys, eating, music/dancing, and bubble baths. He was advanced for his age and was reaching milestones well before expected. Koa is survived by...
Barbara Weaver
May 8, 2023
Barbara Jean Hopkins Weaver, 62, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023. Born in Macon County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Howard Richard Hopkins Sr. and Marjorie Ella Collins Hopkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Ronnie Ray Baldridge and Bruce Weaver; son, Bobby Wayne Hopkins; sisters, Mary...
Christopher Long
May 8, 2023
Christopher Powell Long, 57, of Craigeuk, Scotland, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, in Scotland, after a short period of declining health. Christopher was born in Knoxville, TN, to the late Leonard Long, formally of Franklin and Judith Plowman Long Fry of Verwood, England. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his stepfather, Michael Fry of Verwood,...
Thelmalene Waters
May 5, 2023
Thelmalene Parker Waters, 95, of Franklin, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Luther and Ollie Painter Parker. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lewis Waters; daughter, Nancy Williams; grandchildren, Jeff Massingale, Chris Waters; brothers, Robert Parker, and William "Bud" Parker; stepchildren, Michael Waters and Audrey Massingale. She was a member...
Al Thompson
May 5, 2023
Alton "Al" Curtis Thompson, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023. He was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on June 18, 1950, to his mother, Alice Elizabeth Weaver, and his late father, Curtis Root Thompson. Al was a great husband, father, and friend. He was a veteran of Vietnam and received three Purple Hearts. He was honorably discharged from the United...
Estelle "Kathy" Reed
May 4, 2023
Estelle "Kathy" Lee Reed, 81, of Franklin, NC, passed away on May 4th, 2023. She was born on August 11th, 1941, in Illinois. Estelle was also known as Kathy, her preferred name. Kathy was a dedicated High School Biology teacher as part of her mission work in Bolivia back in her mid 20's. She spent over 30+ years working at...
Trudy Snipes
May 1, 2023
Trudy Ann Snipes, 77, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, May 1, 2023. Trudy was the daughter of the late William and Bessie Thomas Burton. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Lyle Snipes; daughter Marilyn Snipes Kepple; and sister, Ruby Jean Hall. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She is survived...
John Peters
May 1, 2023
John William Peters, III, 61, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023. John was the son of the late John William Peters II and Hazel Palmter Peters. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Corina Peters. He was of the Catholic faith. He loved camping, hiking, collecting baseball cards, watching sunsets and spending time with his dogs. But,...
Sanford Peek
Apr 30, 2023
Sanford Erastus "Sam" Peek, Sr., age 87, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 30th, 2023, in Summerville, SC. He enjoyed a long and happy life full of adventure, joy, family, and love. Sam was born to Carl and Delphia Peek on May 17th, 1935, in Franklin, NC. He was raised in the Great Smoky Mountains alongside six...
Kenneth Genawese
Apr 30, 2023
Kenneth James Genawese, 56, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, after a period of declining health. Born in Goucester, MA, he was the son of Donna Woodworth Barrett and the late Salvatore James Genawese. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Glynnis Barrett Crane. Kenny was of the Catholic faith, loved...
Lillie Rhodes
Apr 30, 2023
Lillie Mae Calloway Rhodes, 86, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus, on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Mrs. Rhodes was born in Macon County, NC on May 23, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Ira Tillman and Hazel Speed Calloway. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Billy...
Joyce Todd
Apr 29, 2023
Joyce Buchanan Todd, 70, of Hendersonville, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023, after a period of declining health. Ms. Todd was born on September 22, 1952, in Jackson County, NC. She was the daughter of the late Robert "Perry" and Myrtle Leopard Buchanan. Joyce worked in the automobile repair business for many years at several dealerships in Sylva, NC....
Willam Nichols
Apr 28, 2023
William Edward Nichols, 66, of Franklin, NC, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023. He was born in Butler County, OH, on November 30, 1956. Mr. Nichols was the son of the late Carl Adrian and Margaret Louise Brown Nichols. He was an excellent mechanic who could repair anything. Mr. Nichols proudly served his country in the United States Army and...
Onzell Moore
Apr 28, 2023
Lydia "Onzell" Moore, 79, of Franklin, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 28, 2023. She was born to the late Verlin and Ina Williams Everett, in Habersham GA. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and two sisters. She was a member of Bryson City Church of God. Sister Onzell helped in the ministry...
Marc Menichello
Apr 27, 2023
Marc Elliott Menichello, 67, of Brasstown, NC, entered into rest on Thursday, April 27, 2023. He left Earth and entered Heaven as a hero to both his family and those saved by the donation of his organs. Marc was born to the late Albert and Helen (Sabetta) Menichello in Olyphant, PA, and raised in Old Forge, PA. A tempter of...
Mary Ellen Stamey (Ammons)
Apr 25, 2023
Mary Ellen "Dood" Stamey, 85, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Dood was born in Jackson County to Algie and Pauline Holland Ammons on November 14, 1937. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, John Howard Stamey; her grandson James Coleman Stamey; siblings: Maxine Ammons, Betty Jean Ammons, Harley...
