Ernest Riddle
Feb 14, 2023
Ernest Russell Riddle, 86, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Ernest was born in Granite Falls, NC, to the late Clifford and Leora Welch Riddle. He was a machine operator for Burlington Mills for many years. He served our country in the Army during the Cuban Conflict and was stationed in Puerto Rico. He was a member of...
Robert Ronald "Bob" Peters
Feb 13, 2023
Robert Ronald "Bob" Peters, 80, of Franklin, NC, formerly of Dexter, MI, passed away Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, peacefully at his home, after a short illness. Born Jul 31, 1942, in Ann Arbor, MI, the only child of the late Howard A. and Gustie G. Stagner Peters, he was a graduate of Ann Arbor High School, member of Post #46...
Kayla Hampton
Feb 9, 2023
Kayla LeeAnn Hampton, 34, of Franklin, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 9, 2023. Kayla was born in Sylva, NC on June 19, 1988. She was the daughter of Benny Lee Hampton and Karen Crowe Hampton. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, John Lloyd Hampton, Annie Sue Guffey Freimuth, Junior Crowe, and Margie Crowe;...
Timothy Stewart
Feb 7, 2023
Timothy Stewart, 65, formerly of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, in Canton, NC. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Fred Stewart and Betty Jo Roper. As well as his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Larry Stewart. He is survived by several family members. A special thank you to Gene...
Rev. Wesley F. Hooper
Feb 7, 2023
Rev. Wesley F. Hooper, 99, of Franklin, left this earth and joined the Church Triumphant Tuesday evening, February 7, 2023. He was 99 years old and said he was born on the first big frost October 25, 1923, in the MilkSick Cove above Cullowhee, NC. He was the son of the late Rev. Corsey and Maggie Frady Hooper and was...
Jose Lamas
Feb 7, 2023
Franklin, NC: Jose Antonio Lamas, 89, passed away February 7, 2023. Jose was born in Santiago de Cuba to the late Jose A. Lamas Sr., and Esther Salmon Lamas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Rodolfo A. Lamas. In 1955, Jose arrived in the United States and settled in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He enlisted...
Patricia Queen
Feb 6, 2023
Patricia S. Queen, 57, of Lexington, passed away February 6, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem. A celebration of her life will be held Thursday, February 9, 2023, from 6:00 until 8:00pm at Davidson Funeral Home in Lexington. There will be a second visitation on Friday, February 10th from 6:00 until 8:00pm at Macon Funeral Home in Franklin,...
Karen Cabe
Feb 6, 2023
Karen Sue Jenkins Cabe, 62, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023. Born in Crystal Lake, MI, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Shirley Baker Jenkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Scianimanico. Karen loved playing cards and visiting with her friends, but what she cherished the...
Patricia Callahan
Feb 5, 2023
Patricia Anne Long Callahan, 84, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023, after a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. She was born in Marion, NC on February 15, 1938, to the late Thomas Hoyle Long and Bonnie Gibbs Long Jolley. She graduated from Marion High School in 1956 and Western Carolina University when it was a Teachers College with a...
William Graham
Feb 3, 2023
William Joseph Graham was born on January 9, 1944, to Donald and Kathleen Russel Graham. He passed from this life on February 3, 2023. He served his country in Vietnam while a member of the United States Navy and later in the Naval Reserve. Known as Bill, he was a genuinely kind and compassionate man who dearly loved his family...
Leigh Wilson
Feb 2, 2023
Leigh Anne Wilson, 61, of Highlands, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023. Born in Highlands, NC, she was the daughter of the late William "Bill" and Annie Belle Lamb Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Stanley, and siblings, Willene Robinson, Wilma Fendley, and Edward Wilson. Leigh Anne enjoyed crocheting and...
Connie Holmberg
Feb 1, 2023
Connie Louise Cook Holmberg, born on January 12, 1954, was the daughter of Thomas Cook and Rose Marie Fay Coffee. A member of Oakdale Baptist Church, she passed from this life on February 1, 2023. Of all the sweet and fun memories Connie leaves her friends and family, one they will always remember is her love of music. Connie liked...
Felicia Schipani
Jan 31, 2023
Franklin, NC: Our dear mother, Felicia Schipani, sadly passed away on January 31, 2023, at the age of 86. She was a beautiful woman and loving mother. Felicia was a natural artist. She was born in Buffalo, New York. Her homes in Western New York and then in Southern Florida were open and welcoming. Her final years were spent with...
Audrey Simpson
Jan 31, 2023
Audrey Kitchen Simpson, 94, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Born in Buffalo, NY to the late Edward and Eleanor Batt Kitchen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Fred Simpson. Mrs. Simpson was formally employed as a bookkeeper and was a faithful wife and mother. She attended First Alliance Church in Franklin. She...
Mary Taylor
Jan 31, 2023
Mary Gladys Taylor, 78, of Franklin, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. She was born on August 1, 1944, to the late Wayne and Gladys Penland. She was of the Baptist Faith. Mary Gladys was a homemaker as well as a caregiver to many throughout her life. She loved watching wildlife in the mountains surrounding...
Lucian Combs
Jan 30, 2023
Lucian Combs, age 69, of Ladson, SC, formerly of Franklin, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023. He was the son of the late Cassa M. and Mary Lou (Liner) Combs. He was a retiree of Nantahala Power and Light Company/Duke Energy before moving to South Carolina. He was an employee Dominion Energy in Charleston at the time of his death....
James Westlund
Jan 29, 2023
James Arthur Westlund, 73, of Franklin, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 29, 2023. He was born in Daytona Beach, FL, to the late James and Ann Westlund. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Mike Westlund; and one granddaughter, Baleigh Haas. James was very family oriented and loved his family dearly. James is survived...
John Galvan
Jan 28, 2023
John "Johnny" Galvan was, as he called himself, "Just an Ol' Aircrew Ordie." He was a veteran of the United States Navy who served his country proudly. Even though he was a free spirit, taking orders from very few and living by his own rules, he was a person who was always available if family or friends needed anything. He...
John Keitt
Jan 27, 2023
Graveside services for John K. and Nancy E. Morgan Keitt will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Highlands Memorial Park. All family and friends are invited. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored such a great family.
Richard Huscusson
Jan 27, 2023
Richard "Rick" A. Huscusson,72, of Gainesville, Georgia, formally of Franklin, passed away on January 27th, 2023. Rick was born in Macon County on January 8th, 1951, to the late Calvin and Bertha Roper Huscusson. Rick was a graduate of the class of 1969 of Franklin High School. He was very proud of his alma mater and the continued friendships that...
