Tammy Hill
Nov 11, 2022
Tammy Gregory Hill, 54, of Franklin, went to be with the Lord on November 11, 2022. She was born in Campbellsville, Kentucky to the late Charles Gregory and her mother Mable Gregory who survives her. She was of the Baptist faith. After High School she attended Southwestern Community College and received her degree in Health Information Technology. She worked in...
Donald Ward
Nov 8, 2022
Donald "Don" J. Ward, 80, died unexpectedly on November 8, 2022 doing one of the many things he enjoyed so much in life, traveling and exploring new places. He was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Hilda R. Ward. They truly believed they were each...
Mary Sterling
Nov 7, 2022
Mary Hall Sterling, 75, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, November 7, 2022. Born in McDowell County, W. VA, she was the daughter of the late Erby and Grace Hillwig Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Loren Sterling and seven brothers, John L., Melvin, George, Dick, James, Don,...
Robert Leonard
Nov 2, 2022
Robert Wayne Leonard, 81, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022. He was born in Allerton, NJ, to the late Geroge E and Christine Frost Leonard. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Edna O'Dor, son, Jack Leonard, and grandson Jack Jr. He was a member of Tall Cedars, Shriners, and was a mason. He...
Richard Jones
Nov 1, 2022
Richard Sloan Jones, III, died on November 1, 2022, at his home in Asheville. He was raised in Franklin, North Carolina, the son of Richard (Dick) S. Jones, Jr. and Melissa O. Jones. Richard is survived by his parents, brother Fred H. Jones (Jennifer), sister Laura J. Caffrey, two nephews (Lyle Jones and Conor Caffrey) and two nieces (Kate Jones...
Ida Belle Bailey
Oct 29, 2022
Ida Belle Bailey, of Franklin, North Carolina; went home to be with the Lord on October 29, 2022; age 90. Beloved wife of the late James Robert Bailey; mother of James (Marie) Bailey, Vickie (Sam) Bayne, Randy (Lynn) Bailey, Greg Bailey; grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of 23. Sister of Marge (Darwin) McLeod. Preceded in death by son, Garry, daughter,...
Greta Bozeman
Oct 28, 2022
Greta Josephine Bozeman, 60, of Otto, went home to be with Jesus, on Friday, October 28, 2022. Born in Rabun County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Dee and Wylene Ramey Wall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Justin John McGill; sister, Tina Duncan; and brother, Melvin Wall. Mrs. Bozeman was...
Laure Walsh
Oct 28, 2022
Laure Swanner Walsh, 64, passed away October 28th, 2022, at her Scaly Mountain home. She was preceded by her husband of 28 years, James Walsh Sr. and will be dearly missed by her two loving children, Ali Mae Walsh and James Walsh Jr. Born in New Orleans on December 15th of 1957 she is the daughter of the late Alvin...
Nell Kirkland
Oct 27, 2022
Franklin, NC: Nell Louisa DeHart Kirkland, 90, passed away October 27, 2022. The family will have a private graveside service at Victory Baptist Church Cemetery. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Mrs. Kirkland's family.
Patricia Fowler
Oct 25, 2022
Patricia Ruth Fowler, 88, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Patricia was born in Hornell, NY, to the late Robert C and Francis Phillips Nettleton. She was a retired recreation leader for the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation. She loved to quilt, paint and an avid nature watcher. She was preceded in death by her parents....
Richard Cruse
Oct 24, 2022
Richard Lynn Cruse, 74, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022. Lynn was born in Macon County to the late Howard David and Eula Ledford Cruse. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Linda Hurst Cruse, and brother Nick Cruse. He was a dorm supervisor for LBJ and Vietnam Army Veteran. He loved working on cars...
Paul Creecy
Oct 24, 2022
Paul "Chris" Creecy, 61, of Otto, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022. Born in MO, he was the son of the late Melvin Huey and Frankie Irene Walker Creecy. Chris was as a HVAC service technician before moving to Otto. He loved to cook, especially on the grill; and even had won several awards and became a judge at...
Sarah Reece
Oct 23, 2022
Sarah Olivia Sanders Reece, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, in Anderson S.C. She was born in Franklin N.C., to the late Jesse L. Sanders and Ida Florence Shope Sanders. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years George Howard Reece. She was also preceded in death by her...
Ray Potts
Oct 18, 2022
Ray Thomas Potts, 91, of Franklin passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, after a period of declining health. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Paul Thomas and Allie Ray Potts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Billie Bert Pruett Potts. Ray was a United...
Rita Bader
Oct 18, 2022
Rita Anne Bader, 85, of Franklin, NC, passed away on October 18, 2022. She was the daughter of the late John Theodore and Elizabeth Katherine Leuken DeWitte. Rita grew up in Middleburg Hgts, Ohio, graduated from Berea High School, she met the love of her life, Fred, in 8th grade. They later reunited when she was a senior in high...
Christopher Alley
Oct 18, 2022
Highlands, NC: Christopher Nathan Alley, 81, peacefully ended his long battle with Alzheimer's at his home in Highlands on October 18th, 2022 with his wife, daughters, and cherished kitties by his side. Chris was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on September 2, 1941. Shortly after his birth, his family moved south. His educator parents relocated often, creating fond memories in Florida,...
Richard "Cowboy Rick" Miller
Oct 17, 2022
Richard "Cowboy Rick" Phillip Miller,78, of Franklin, NC, passed away at his residence, October 17, 2022. Rick was born in San Jose, CA, and moved to Franklin 44 years ago to call the mountains his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lois Miller, and a brother Donald Miller. He was voted Republican of the year,...
Christopher Hancock
Oct 16, 2022
Christopher Lee Hancock, 38, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022. Christopher was born on June 21, 1984, in Hudson NY. He loved and served his country proudly in the Army as a heavy equipment transport operator. He loved to fish, being outdoors, classic cars, and his Army Battle Buddies. Chris will be missed by all who...
Shiinon Callenback
Oct 15, 2022
Shiinon Eugene Callenback, 38, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Born in Madison, TN, he was the son of Clyde and Evelyn McCoy Callenback. Shiinon was very talented in pottery and other arts. He had previously worked in the food service industry and later at Drake Software. As a young man he attended First Assembly of God...
Tami Ledford
Oct 15, 2022
Otto, NC: Tami Regina Taylor Ledford just had the best early birthday celebration ever. Born on October 18, 1958, Tami received her ticket to enter into Glory on October 15, 2022, where she is now celebrating with her Lord and those she loved who had arrived earlier. Tami loved the Lord and did her best to show His love to...
