Rolla Francis Daringer
Dec 22, 2025
Rolla Francis Daringer, of Franklin, NC, and Leesburg, FL, passed away on December 22, 2025, in Clermont, Florida.
He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Russell and Helen Peters Daringer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Wilbur Daringer. He is a member of Victory Baptist Church in Sylva NC. He was a...
Lovelda Langston Harper
Dec 21, 2025
Lovelda Langston Harper, lovingly known as "Peaches," passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, in Franklin, North Carolina, at the age of 89. She was born on April 27, 1936, in Bushnell, Florida.
A proud graduate of Bushnell High School and Tampa College, Lovelda's early career began at the Seaboard Coastline Railroad, where she met her beloved husband, James Hannis Harper,...
William "Bill" Bowman
Dec 21, 2025
William “Bill” Furman Bowman, age 76, of Franklin, North Carolina, passed away on December 21, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose life was marked by hard work, service, faith, and deep love for his family.
Bill was born to John Britt Bowman and Patricia Louise Cope Bowman and was also...
Ray James Newman
Dec 20, 2025
Ray James Newman, 64, of Franklin NC, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025. He was born on June 3, 1961, in Gainesville, Florida, to the late Murray and Nancy Newman.
Moving to Deep creek early in his life, he graduated from Swain County high school in 1979, Then attending college where he would meet Teresa, the love of his life...
Laura Elizabeth Woodward
Dec 20, 2025
Laura Elizabeth Woodward, 95, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, at Chestnut Hill of Highlands. She was born on February 13, 1930, in Grant, Florida, to the late Dock Verdell Hiott and Laura Elizabeth Smith Hiott.
Laura spent most of her life in Melbourne, Florida, before moving to Franklin, North Carolina, in the early 1990s with her husband. She loved...
Patricia Ann TenEyck
Dec 20, 2025
Patricia “Patty” Ann Dorman TenEyck, 81, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
She is survived by five children, eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Hubert Alfred TenEyck, Jr.
Patricia was born in Jacksonville, Fl, in 1944, and moved to Franklin, NC in 1988, where she opened...
Wayne Edward Burgess
Dec 19, 2025
Wayne Edward Burgess, 84, passed away on December 19, 2025, at The Hermitage in Sylva, NC.
Born on September 28, 1941, in Anniston, Alabama, Wayne was the son of the late Austin and Ruth Hanvey Burgess.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents and by his son, Barton Burgess.
Wayne dedicated more than 35 years of his career to Scotty’s Home Builders,...
Terry Russell Vanhook
Dec 18, 2025
Terry Russell Vanhook, 61, passed away on December 18, 2025. He was born on Sept 1, 1964, in France to James “Bud” Vanhook and Amelia McCullough. He is preceded in death by his father.
Terry dedicated 35 years of his life to Dodge Packaging, where he served faithfully as a warehouse manager and driver. He also proudly served his country in...
Louise Burrell
Dec 18, 2025
Louise Burrell, 79 of Highlands, passed away on Thursday, December 18th, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.
A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Inez Green of Highlands.
Rooted in her faith, Louise was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her foundation in Christ and the joy she found in Him was evident...
Earl Horsley Thomas
Dec 13, 2025
Earl Horsley Thomas, 72, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
A native of Macon County, Earl was born to the late Porter Charles and Ethel Moffitt Thomas. He was a devoted husband and a proud “Dad” to Ava. Earl loved life and found joy in the outdoors—whether fishing, hunting, or working with his hands to fix anything...
Lytha Dean Hughes
Dec 13, 2025
Lytha Dean Smith Hughes, 86, of Franklin, NC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born and raised in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Jewel and Gertrude Hall Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Terry “Tom” Smith; infant brother, Billy; brother in laws,...
Jean Bragg Wallace
Dec 12, 2025
Jean Bragg Wallace, age 93, of Highlands, North Carolina, went to her heavenly home on Friday, December 12, 2025. Jean was treasured by her friends and family for her generous, caring heart, her sweet spirit, and the genuine interest, love and encouragement which she offered joyfully to others.
A faithful Christian from childhood and throughout her life, Jean loved children and...
Charles Robert Shope
Dec 12, 2025
Charles Robert “Bobby” Shope, 90, of Franklin, NC, passed away peacefully at Angel Medical Center on December 12, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born September 8, 1935, in Macon County, he was a son of the late Charles Prioleau Shope and Queenie Elizabeth Ledford Shope.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Charles “Billy” Shope, and a sister,...
Kay Ann Dunlap
Dec 9, 2025
Kay Ann Jorgensen Dunlap, 84, of Franklin, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
She was born on July 2, 1941, in Norfolk, Nebraska, to the late Philip Kenneth Hillerup Jorgensen and the late Mildred Rebecca Salisbury Jorgensen. Kay was baptized at Bethany Lutheran (Danish Lutheran Church) in Copenhagen, Nebraska, a congregation founded in 1874 by her great-grandfather.
She graduated...
Patricia Ann Thomas
Dec 9, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Ann Thomas, age 89, entered the arms of her Savior on December 9, 2025, at Angel Medical Center.
Born September 6, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Decimer Beatty and Lucille Marie Koob Beatty.
She is lovingly remembered by her two daughters, Jann Smith (Vince) and Cindy Carmichael (Rick), along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and...
Thomas Gary Hedden
Dec 6, 2025
Thomas Gary Hedden, 78, of Franklin, NC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Aaron and America Potts Hedden.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Barry Hedden; and granddaughter, Morgan Hedden.
Gary retired from the U.S. Postal Service and was a member of Louisa Chapel Methodist...
William James "Jim" Lopes
Dec 6, 2025
William James “Jim” Lopes, 70, of Franklin passed away December 6, 2025
Jim was born in Florida to the late William Julius and Edna Spires Lopes. Jim worked as an auto body technician for over 35 years. He was also a Boy Scout leader for over 20 years. Jim was very creative, fabricating many of his ideas into reality. He could...
Eva Jane Williams
Dec 1, 2025
Eva Jane Pittman Williams, 104, passed away peacefully at her residence on December 1, 2025. Born on March 31, 1921, she was the daughter of the late George Pittman and Rachael Bailey Pittman.
Eva was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clarence Leon Williams, in 1966; her grandson, Anthony Williams Spaduzzi; and all eight of her siblings, of whom she...
Joyce Ann Taylor
Dec 1, 2025
Joyce Ann Taylor, age 81, passed away peacefully at Angel Medical Center on December 1, 2025.
Born on Sept 5th, 1944, in Chester, Pennsylvania, Joyce was the beloved daughter of the late Robert “Doc” Taylor and Lillian Dillard Taylor.
Joyce was a devout Christian whose greatest wish was to serve the Lord. She led several ministry outreach programs and enjoyed volunteering. She...
Peter Edwin Privette
Nov 30, 2025
Peter Edwin Privette, 72, of Homosassa, Florida, went peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Pete was born on July 15, 1953, in Ansbach, Germany. He was the loyal son of Doris Haynsworth and the late Ed Privette. He graduated from Mannheim American High School in Germany and received a Paramedic degree from Southwestern Community College in Sylva, North Carolina in...
