Patty Waters
Sep 10, 2025
Patty Pearson Waters, born November 24, 1946, in Catawba County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and dedication. She was preceded in death by her parents, Coy Pearson and Maggie Smith Pearson, and by her beloved husband Philip, who passed on February 22, 2024. A devoted accountant by profession and a woman of strong...
Laura Tardy
Sep 9, 2025
Laura "Agnes" Wooten Tardy, 84 of Franklin NC, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Agnes was born to the late Charles and Ruth Brown Wooten. She is survived by: two sons, Mark Tardy and Charles Tardy (Katie); daughter, Laura Doolittle (Craig); grandson, Blaine Doolittle; sisters, Catherine Ray Stinson, Shirley Shuler; and brother, Bruce Wooten. A special family gathering will be...
Wilburn Holt
Sep 9, 2025
Wilburn Wesley Holt, age 66, of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday September 9, 2025, with his family by his side. Wilburn was born in Rabun Co, GA, to the late Paul Robert "Bob" Holt and Pearl Irene Stiwinter. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Debra Holt. He enjoyed fishing and was always telling...
Judy Stiles
Sep 7, 2025
Judy Lee Stiles, 75 of Linden, NC, passed away September 7, 2025. Born in Jackson County North Carolina she was the daughter of the late Ora and Lucille Estes Cagle. She is survived by her husband, David Stiles; son, Donnie Stiles and David Lee Stiles & wife Barbara; daughter, Gina Endricks & husband Paul; grandchildren, Bradley Stiles, Delaney Stiles, Anna...
William Beil
Sep 5, 2025
William Robert "Billy Bob" Beil, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 5, 2025. Billy Bob was born in St Petersburg, FL, to the late William A and Cheryl D Guder Beil. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Marcia Beil. He was a dedicated father to his sons, a source of endless...
Hazel Jones
Sep 4, 2025
Hazel Buchanan Jones, 94, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at home on September 4, 2025. Born February 13, 1931, she was the youngest child of the late Tom L. Buchanan and Bessie McMahan Buchanan. Hazel loved spending time outdoors working in her yard and participating in annual wagon trains in both North and South Carolina with her late husband Wiley...
Robert Casey
Sep 2, 2025
Robert Thomas "Bob" Casey of Otto, NC, at the age of 88, passed away on September 2, 2025. Bob was a devoted and loving husband to Joyce Long Casey for 64 remarkable years until her passing in 2019. He was also a dedicated father to both Robert Thomas Casey, Jr., and Cheryl (Casey) Wray. Bob's life was a testament to...
Diane Hooper
Aug 28, 2025
Diane Houston Hooper, 68, of Franklin, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 28, 2025. She was born on March 15, 1957, in Marieta, GA, she was the youngest daughter of Herman C. and Bonnie W. Houston. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Furman Houston; sister, Lois Downs; brother-in-law, Edward Downs;...
Linda Joyner
Aug 26, 2025
Linda Ann Wallace Joyner, age 80, of Franklin, NC, passed peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Born in Harnett County, NC, Linda was the daughter of the late Willie and Ina Rose Wallace of Benson. She was also preceded in death by her twelve siblings. Linda earned a doctorate in Psychology and Christian Counseling and lived a...
Suzanne Magalis
Aug 24, 2025
Linda "Suzanne" Magalis, 77, of Sapphire, NC, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 24, 2025. Suzanne was born in Havre De Crace, Maryland, to the late William and Gladys Andrews Skipper. She earned a Bachelor of Art degree from UNCW. She was a teacher and real estate agent. Suzanne was an animal lover and volunteered with several no kill shelters including...
Peggy Hines
Aug 23, 2025
Peggy Annette Hines, 59, of Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025. Peggy was born in Millville, NJ, to the late James Leonard and Katherine Lou McMahan Sheehan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Ricky Sheehan, sister, Kathy Sheehan at birth, and brothers, Tony and Jeffrey Sheehan. She attended Tessentee Baptist Church. She...
Charles Hoffman-Gayley
Aug 18, 2025
Charles Robert Hoffman-Gayley, 75, passed away at his residence on Monday, August 18, 2025. Born in Plainfield, New Jersey, Chuck was the beloved son of Harry B. Gayley and Claire L. Minter Gayley. He is survived by his devoted wife, Joyce Hoffman-Gayley, who stood by his side with love and care. Chuck is also survived by two brothers, David Alley...
Jerry Baty
Aug 17, 2025
Jerry Gordon Baty, 83, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025. Jerry was born in Highlands, NC, to the late Ronald Baty and Cristy Hopper. He was an accountant. Services will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Carolyn Chastain
Aug 16, 2025
Carolyn Sue Dowdle Chastain, 72, of Dillard, GA, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 16, 2025. She is safe in the arms of Jesus but will be greatly missed by her family who loved her dearly She was born in Macon County to the late Plenny Earl and Launa Norris Dowdle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Francisco Rodriguez
Aug 15, 2025
Pastor Francisco "Frank" Rodriguez Jr., 68, of Franklin, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 15, 2025. Born September 23, 1956, in Chicago, he was a devoted husband, loving father, and beloved community leader known for his heart of gold and selfless spirit. He had a BS of Theology from Bob Jones University, Master of Divinity...
Claude Slayden
Aug 13, 2025
Claude Ronald "Ron" Slayden, 84, of Otto, NC, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Ron was born in Atlanta, GA, to the late William and Gussie McPherson Slayden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Slayden and sister, Claudia Jean Slayden. He moved to South Florida then Macon County, where he has lived...
Richard Jones
Aug 10, 2025
Richard Sloan Jones, Jr. lived an extraordinary life even until the very end. He was born on May 20, 1934, and over 91 years later he retired from the practice of life on August 10, 2025. He was known as "Richie" and as "Dick" but he was best known for his happy smile and genuine enthusiasm to be with people....
James Shepherd
Aug 8, 2025
James Earlie Shepherd Sr., 85, of Franklin NC, passed away on Friday August 8, 2025. James was born in Macon County to the late James Clark and Myrtle Holden Shepherd. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Nell Shepherd; and son, James "Jamie" Shepherd. He was owner/operator of Shepherd Heating and Air for...
Lydia Macauley
Aug 8, 2025
Lydia Sargent Macauley of Highlands, NC died after a long, well lived life. Born to Ralph and Louise Sargent in Red Wing, MN, her early childhood was marked by a multitude of moves—a product of her father's occupation as a professor of Shakespearean studies. Every summer, though, was spent in Highlands, NC. Lydia graduated from Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr,...
Gary Carnes
Aug 8, 2025
Gary Warren Carnes ("PAPA GARY") passed away peacefully in the presence of his immediate family on August 8, 2025, at Community Hospice in Fernandina Beach, Florida at the age of 89. Born June 7, 1936, in Thomasville, Georgia, he was the second Son of Annie "Nell" and Lemuel "Lem" Baylis Carnes, II. Gary was a loving Husband to his Wife...
