Michael Cheek
Apr 24, 2023
Michael Eugene Cheek, 69, of Franklin, NC, passed away April 24, 2023, at his residence. Michael was born to the late Eugene Gene Ray and Doris Ann Sorrells Cheek on December 23, 1953, in Macon County. He lived in Franklin all his life and was a carpenter by trade. He loved to cook, listen to classic rock, and loved to...
Justin Moe
Apr 23, 2023
On Sunday, April 23, 2023, Justin Daniel Moe passed away in the comfort of his home. Born to Harold and Jennifer Moe on July 27, 1974, in Sarasota, Florida. He spent the past 30 years in Western North Carolina. He and the love of his life, also his wife, Kristina Moe, celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary this year. He loved...
Jo Mann
Apr 23, 2023
Rhonda Jo Mann, 83, of Franklin, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 23, 2023. She is now eternally healed. Jo was born in Dillsboro, NC, on August 15, 1939, to the late Frank and Rachel Patterson. She was a devoted Christ-follower and a faithful member of Franklin First Assembly for over 40 years. She was a beautician...
Sue Mccall
Apr 23, 2023
Sue McCall, 92, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, April 23, 2023. This would have been her loving husband's 93rd birthday. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Ira Ledford and Mattie Nell Shope Ledford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Judy Sleight and Cathy...
George Schmitt
Apr 22, 2023
George Salman Schmitt passed away peacefully on April 22, 2023 in the presence of his beloved wife in Highlands, North Carolina. Son of Anna Schmitt and George F. Salman, George was born in New York, New York on September 25, 1930. George spent his early childhood with his maternal grandparents in Germany. In 1951, George married Mary C. Procida in...
Margaret Ledford
Apr 21, 2023
Margaret Stamey Ledford "Tootsie", 87, of Franklin, went to be with the Lord on April 21, 2023. Mrs. Ledford was born in Macon County on May 5, 1935, to the late Bob and Florence Stamey. She was of the Baptist Faith and a member of Black Mountain Church. Margaret was a faithful servant of our Lord Jesus Christ and served...
Ricky Cunningham
Apr 19, 2023
Ricky Brian Cunningham, 57, of Otto, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Ricky was born in Rabun County, GA, on November 3, 1965. He was the son of Martha Jean Norton Cunningham and the late Max Cunningham. He loved old cars, working hard driving a tanker truck, and his family. He attended Newman Chapel Baptist Church in Otto. In...
Betty Sanders
Apr 19, 2023
Betty Jean Sanders, formerly of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Betty was born on March 23, 1931, to Howard Slone and Madge Ratliff Slone in Praise, Kentucky. She graduated from Elkhorn City High School in 1949. She married her best friend, Eugene Sanders, on June 9, 1949. They had 2 girls, Sara Lynn Bronson of North Palm Beach,...
William Hodges
Apr 18, 2023
William "Bill" Pell Hodges, 56, of Franklin passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Born in Canton, OH, he was the son of Diane Buzzard Mayle and the late Thomas Junior Minard. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Danny and Denver Hodges. Bill was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed hunting and fishing....
Marlin Kaufman
Apr 17, 2023
Marlin Kaufman, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023. Marlin was born in Johnstown, PA, to the late Merle and Ruth Harshberger Kaufman. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Galen Kaufman. He was a painter and served our country in the Army during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of 72...
Maxine Fortner
Apr 17, 2023
Maxine Fortner, 60, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023 after a period of declining health. She was a native of Jackson County and the daughter of the late Fornes Gene (Doc) Fortner and Flora Jean (Cunningham) Fortner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Jeffrey Lee Fortner and her grandparents, Arthur...
Carol Bates
Apr 16, 2023
Carol Roper Townsend Bates, 94, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, April 16. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Leland Barnard and Mary Welch Roper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, MB Townsend and William Bates; two brothers, James and Jack Roper; and her...
Gary Gibson
Apr 16, 2023
Gary Lynn Gibson ,75, went to be with the Lord on April 16, 2023. He was born Nov 8, 1947 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to the late Audrey and John B Gibson. Gary was the youngest of 3 sons. He is survived by his Nephew John M Gibson and wife Debbee of Franklin, NC; Nephew Geoffrey Gibson of Franklin, NC; Great...
Gary Gibson
Apr 16, 2023
Gary Lynn Gibson ,75, went to be with the Lord on April 16, 2023. He was born Nov 8, 1947 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to the late Audrey and John B Gibson. Gary was the youngest of 3 sons. He is survived by his Nephew John M Gibson and wife Debbee of Franklin, NC; Nephew Geoffrey Gibson of Franklin, NC; Great...
Teresa Seay
Apr 15, 2023
Teresa Lynn Seay, contracted a sudden illness and died unexpectedly on April 15, 2023. Teresa was born in Franklin, North Carolina, on August 21, 1964, to Roger Lee Seay, Sr. and Bobbie Burch Seay. She lived in Franklin most of her life. Teresa was strong in her faith. She knew where she was going. Teresa grew up in the Wells...
Rodney Amig
Apr 15, 2023
Rodney Whitcomb Amig, 89, of Franklin NC, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023. Rodney was born to the late Rodney Amig Sr and Lois William Amig. He was a member of The Moose Lodge, Brick Layers Union, and the owner of Double A Electric in Franklin. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Franklin, but recently was attending...
Barbara Cabe
Apr 11, 2023
Barbara Louise Michaels Cabe, 91, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Born in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Henry Arthur and Edith Maurer Michaels. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three husbands, Louis Licea, Robert McCullum, and David Cabe; and two siblings. Mrs. Cabe was a member of...
John O'Connor
Apr 11, 2023
John Joseph O'Connor, 88, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023. John was born in New York, NY, to the late Patrick and Elizabeth Mulkeen Clynes O'Connor. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Frances Renate O'Connor; a granddaughter, Brianna Kennedy; and grandson, Kevin O'Connor. He was of the Catholic faith and the...
Daisy Ann Sanders
Apr 11, 2023
Daisy Ann Sanders, 89, of Franklin, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Born in Macon County to the late Mitchell and Rose Brendle Sanders. She was a member of Watauga Baptist Church. Daisy was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Leonard (Snipe) Sanders, Asbury Sanders, Arthur Sanders; sisters, Sally Sanders, Elsie Sanders, Maxine Sanders, Dixie...
Margaret Parks
Apr 9, 2023
Margaret AJ Parks, 86 years old. Born April 5, 1937 in Essex, United Kingdom, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023. A proper English lady with a distinctive proper accent! After retiring with deceased husband, James Parks, she enjoyed breeding and showing Siamese cats, winning many awards and making friends, along the way. Margaret is survived by her only child, Jocelyn...
