Annette Gardner
Mar 10, 2023
Dr. Annette Price Gardner, 89, of Franklin, formerly of Charleston, SC, went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2023, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Gardner was born in Gaffney, SC on January 10, 1934 to the late James and Eloise Price and was one of fifteen children. She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of...
Donny Burnett
Mar 8, 2023
Donny Robert Burnett, 50, of Franklin, went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2023. He was born on October 21, 1972, to Eddie and Janet Burnett in Pontiac, Michigan. Donny was of the Baptist faith and was baptized at Rose Creek Baptist Church. He worked as an electrician. Donny especially enjoyed driving the family's 1958 Chevy and the...
David Fouts
Mar 8, 2023
James "David" Fouts, 84, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, after a period of declining health. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Nondus and Vira Farley Fouts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Lou Crawford; and seven brothers, Jack Ray Fouts, Ken Fouts,...
Gail Vitale
Mar 7, 2023
Gail Cohen Vitale passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by close family on March 7th, 2023. Gail's departure was deeply felt as she made the most of her 80 years here. Gail was born into a loving family of Polish Catholics in Dearborn, Michigan in 1942, at the height of World War II. Even as a young girl, Gail...
Bob Parker
Mar 7, 2023
Robert D. Parker, 75, of Franklin, NC, the love of his wife Sylvia's life, went to be with our Lord on March 7, 2023. He passed away at home surrounded by family and friends. Bob was born in Lansing, Michigan, moved to Sarasota, FL., before his second birthday. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond C. and Catherine...
Samantha Mccoy
Mar 6, 2023
Samantha Elyzabeth McCoy, 32, of Hendersonville, NC, passed away on March 6, 2023. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of John Samuel Franks and Lisa Eugenia Wykle Bayles. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Sailor Stanley. Samantha loved people, but the thing she cherished most was spending time with her kids. She is survived by...
John Keir
Mar 5, 2023
John Allan Keir, 77, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, after a period of declining health. Born in Staten Island, NY, he was the son of the late John Andrew and Bernice Moselle Welch Keir. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Catherine Keir. John faithfully served in the United...
Carolyn Kauffmann
Mar 3, 2023
Carolyn Parker Kauffmann, 87, of Franklin, formerly of St. Petersburg, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023. Born in New Port News, VA., she was the daughter of the late William Scott and Mary Julia Pace Parker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Edloe Kauffmann, and grandchild, Pace Laura Ringuette. She retired...
Gloria Simmons
Mar 1, 2023
Gloria Harrill Simmons, 71, of Franklin, NC, passed away March 1, 2023. Gloria was born in Rutherford County, NC, to the late William Harrill Sr. and Elizabeth Hopper Harrill. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, William Harrill Jr. She was of the Episcopal faith and taught Special Education for three decades. She loved to write...
Cecil Johnson
Feb 28, 2023
Cecil Johnson, 77, of Franklin, NC, passed away at his residence, Tuesday, February 28, 2023, after a period of declining health. He was born in Murphy, NC, to the late Ralph and Pearl Orton Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as four brothers, RJ, Roy, Charlie, and Danny Johnson: and a sister, Hazel Brown. He...
Jill Risk
Feb 27, 2023
Jill Fay Oliver Risk, born on November 11, 1951 to James Edwin and Joyce Morris Oliver, passed from this life on February 27, 2023. During her lifetime, Jill did a wonderful job in showing her great love for God, her family, and her friends. But, Jill didn't stop there. She loved and cared about any and all who came within...
Teresa Pratt
Feb 26, 2023
Teresa Darlene Pratt, 67, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2023 due to complications from a long battle with heart disease and diabetes. Born in Washington, DC to Joyce Brady, she went on to host elderly in her home with Dependable Care Home Health Care. She was known for her love of cats. In her free time, she enjoyed playing...
Elizabeth Leonard
Feb 26, 2023
Elizabeth Ann Leonard, 82, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. She was born in Somerset, New Jersey, on September 29, 1940, to the late Harry and Ruth Apgar. She worked in child nutrition in New Jersey and retired from the Macon County School System where she worked in child nutrition as well. She enjoyed doing many different...
Michael May
Feb 23, 2023
Michael Patrick May, beloved husband of Terri Ann May, passed from this life on February 23, 2023. Born on December 2, 1955, he was predeceased by his parents, George W. May and Mary H. Griffin Batdorf. Michael was a man of many talents. His work career included being a chef, a restaurant manager, a builder, and a construction manager. His...
Joe Taylor
Feb 21, 2023
Joe Taylor, 85, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, he was born March 26, 1937, in Macon County and was the oldest son of the late Walter Corum Taylor and Nancy Caroline Justice Taylor. He grew up on the family farm where he was born. Joe was always mechanically inclined, and this led to his later career. Upon...
George Ellison
Feb 21, 2023
George Ellison, 84, of Franklin, NC, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rolf and Betty Mount Ellison, and a son, Randall Ellison. He lived a life of love and adventure! He is survived by his wife, Linda Muir Ellison; son, Drew Ellison (Ginny) of Islamorada, FL; sister, Betty Eitnsier of Florida;...
Carl Henson
Feb 17, 2023
It is with great sadness the family of Carl Henson announces his passing on February 17, 2023. Born on July 15, 1941, to Rufus R. and Hester Nicholson Henson, Carl was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Known as Pappy by his family, he was a very private person who always had a kind word for those who were fortunate...
Evelyn Ramey
Feb 16, 2023
Evelyn Florene Ervin Ramey, 100, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus, on Thursday, February 16, 2023. Born in Davidson, NC, she was the daughter of the late Farris and Lessie Howard Ervin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Carlyle Judson Ramey, Sr.; and seven siblings, Ethel Poteet,...
Betty Worley
Feb 15, 2023
Betty Ann Ledford Worley, 74, of Otto, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Betty was born in Macon County, to the late Paul and Ida Patton Ledford. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Don Worley; two sons, Erik and Derrik Worley; brothers, Ray, Delano, Lester, James Silas, John Wiley, Lawrence David, and Paul Ledford Jr.; two sisters,...
Rose Lillard
Feb 14, 2023
Mary Rose Massey Lillard, 97, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Rose was born on July 15, 1925, in Grantville, GA, to the late LeRoy and Mary Sue Hardaway Massey. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 57 years, Albert; infant daughter, Susan; son, Ray; brothers, Roy, John, Harry, and Pete Massey. She was a...
