Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Franklin, NC

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Franklin, NC area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Marlene Woods

Marlene Woods

Jul 10, 2022

Marlene Theresa Woods, 89 of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022. Marlene was born in Ohio to the late John Schneider and Frances Mae Dobson Schneider. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Woods, brothers, Jack and William Schneider, a sister, Dorothy Schneider and grandson, Jeremy Ritchey. She enjoyed gardening and...

Christopher Cowart

Christopher Cowart

Jul 8, 2022

Christopher Logan Cowart, 20, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus and his dad on Friday, July 8, 2022. Born in Franklin, NC, he was the son of Marcella Cook Cowart and the late Robert Lewis Cowart. Christopher was an honor roll child all the way through his school years. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed...

Alvin Nicholson

Alvin Nicholson

Jul 7, 2022

Alvin Andrew Nicholson, 76, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Alvin, or "Pickle" as he was affectionately called, was born in Jackson County to the late Van Nicholson and Bessie Talley Nicholson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Bone Nicholson. Pickle was a dedicated member of Maidens Chapel United...

Richard Coan

Richard Coan

Jul 7, 2022

Richard William Coan, 79, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Born in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late James Norman and Angela Splendora Coan. Mr. Coan was one of five children. He proudly served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam Era. He enjoyed painting, reading, and listening to music, especially classic rock....

Daniel Allegretti

Daniel Allegretti

Jul 6, 2022

Daniel Robert Allegretti, 91 of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Daniel was born in Chicago, IL, to the late Aldo Allegretti and Mary Sullivan Allegretti. In addition to his parents, Mr. Allegretti was preceded in death by two sons, Stephen and Anthony Allegretti. Daniel was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a handy man...

Charles Pearson

Charles Pearson

Jul 6, 2022

Charles Curtis Pearson, 69, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, July 6,2022. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Curtis Lamar and Elizabeth Cabe Pearson. Charlie was a member of the Westside Church of Christ and was an Army veteran serving during Desert Shield. Mr. Pearson had worked for many years as a RN in the...

Alma Berg

Alma Berg

Jul 6, 2022

Alma Moffitt Berg passed away July 6, 2022 in Irmo, SC. Born and raised in Franklin, NC, Alma was a devoted Christian and a devoted Mother to her 4 children. As a military wife, she raised her children by herself much of the time. She had good values, and was a resourceful person and Mother, often making due with what...

Victory Nation

Victory Nation

Jul 5, 2022

Marshall Victory Nation Jr., 56, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Born in Abbeville, SC, he was the son of Linda Willis Evans and the late Marshall Victory Nation Sr. Victor enjoyed writing poetry and short stories. He loved preparing five course meals, studying his Bible, painting, and playing the guitar and piano. He was a very...

Barbara Becker

Barbara Becker

Jul 5, 2022

Barbara Ann Becker, 70 of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Barbara was born in Geneva AL to the late J.E. Grimes and Mary Harrison Youngblood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Charles Becker; sister Linda Morgan; and niece, Carrie Dudley. Barbara was a member of Coweeta Baptist Church. She...

Michelle Weeks

Michelle Weeks

Jul 5, 2022

Michelle Yvonne Rowe Weeks, 58, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, July 05, 2022. Michelle was born in Orlando FL, to Norma Cherokee Payne (Frank Sisinni) and the late Jimmy Rowe. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by husband, Charles Week. Michelle was a long-time resident of Macon County who loved spending time with her grandchildren....

Tommy Reece

Tommy Reece

Jul 4, 2022

Tommy Lee Reece, 79, of Franklin, NC, passed from this life at his home on July 4, 2022. A native of Franklin, he was the son of Thomas Grady and Lorraine Anita Lee Reece. Surviving is his wife of 57 years, Rella Wilson Reece; his son, Chris Reece (Shanna); his daughter, Dawn Westbrook (Tom); his beloved grandchildren, Carrie Enloe (Jesse),...

Tony Tice

Tony Tice

Jul 4, 2022

Franklin, NC: Tony Ellis Tice was born in Tampa, Florida, to Roy Ellis Tice and Debra Marlene Holden Tice on November 17, 1974. He passed from this life on July 4, 2022. Tony was a hardworking man and a great provider. He couldn't be called materialistic: he just wanted to make sure the love of his life, Allison, and their...

Barbara Williams

Barbara Williams

Jul 2, 2022

Barbara Lourena Raby Williams, 92, passed away on July 2, 2022. Born in Macon County on October 30, 1929, Barbara was the daughter of the late Charles Donald Raby and Bedell Parrish Raby. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Edward Williams in 2004, son, Robert Liner Williams in 1991, sisters, Helen Raby, Jackie Norman, brother Albert Raby,...

Ross Marks

Ross Marks

Jul 2, 2022

Franklin, NC: Ross William (Joe) Marks, 71, passed away Saturday July, 2, 2022. No public services are planned. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Joe's family.

Gary Peterson

Gary Peterson

Jul 1, 2022

Franklin, NC: Gary M. Peterson, born on April 26, 1946, knew exactly what he wanted included in his death notice so he wrote it himself. My name is Gary M. Peterson, and I passed away at my home in Franklin, NC, on July 1, 2022. I was preceded in death by my parents, John T. and Kathryn A. Peterson, and...

Wanda Dalrymple

Wanda Dalrymple

Jul 1, 2022

Wanda Kay Hopkins Dalrymple, 75, went home to be with Jesus Thursday, July 1, 2022. She was born in Gastonia, NC to the late Charlie and Ruby Hopkins. Wanda was an active member of Cartoogechaye Baptist Church, where she enjoyed working with children and the ladies WMU group. She was dedicated to making lap quilts for the young and old....

Hazel Miller

Hazel Miller

Jun 30, 2022

Hazel Avanelle Wood Miller, 90, of Scaly Mountain, went home to be with to be with Jesus on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Born in Pickens, SC, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Emma Watson Wood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Lewis Miller, and her siblings, Earl Wood, Elsie...

Geneva Scruggs

Geneva Scruggs

Jun 29, 2022

Nannie "Geneva" Scruggs, 77, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Ms. Scruggs was born in Macon County NC. to the late Willie Scruggs and Isabella Greenwood Scruggs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her only son, Anthony Gladden Scruggs; and siblings, Walter "Little Willie" Scruggs, Charles Scruggs, Josephine Scruggs Bryson, Carl Scruggs,...

Timothy Stiwinter

Timothy Stiwinter

Jun 29, 2022

Timothy "Scott" Stiwinter, 51, of Hendersonville, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Born in York County, SC, he was the son of the late Thomas William and Carolyn Rice Stiwinter. Scott proudly served as a MP in the United States Army during Desert Storm. He is survived by his son, Garrett Stiwinter of Hendersonville; brother, Darren Stiwinter and wife...

Charles Sutton

Charles Sutton

Jun 29, 2022

Charles Jerry Sutton, 85, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Charlie and Hazel Penland Sutton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Jean McCollum Sutton in 2012 and sister Nancy S. Winecoff. Jerry was a dairy farmer...

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