Evelyn Gregory
Aug 5, 2025
Evelyn Irene Gregory, 86, of Franklin, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Evelyn was the daughter of the late Vance and Eva Springs Holbrook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Gregory; and son, Hoyt Gregory. She was a member of Snow Hill Methodist Church. Because she loved to crochet and knit,...
Constance Barger
Aug 3, 2025
Constance Alice Barger, 67, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025. Connie was a Florida native but called the Mountains of North Carolina home for over 35 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Freda Barger. Connie was an avid swimmer and attended the University of Florida where she studied pharmacy. She later worked...
James Ammons
Aug 1, 2025
James Ralph (JR) Ammons, 95, of Franklin, NC, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 1, 2025, surrounded by his family. JR was born in Macon County to the late Ralph Richard and Edith Faye Hughes Ammons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Ethel Roper Ammons, she was...
Marguerite Klages
Aug 1, 2025
Marguerite P. Klages, a resident of Eufaula, Alabama, formerly of Franklin, NC, departed earth for her heavenly home with her Savior Jesus Christ early Friday morning, August 1, 2025, at her home. She was 96. Mrs. Klages was born on September 17, 1928, the fifth child of John Nathan Phillips and Mary Elizabeth Braswell Phillips. After graduating high school in...
Aquilla Green
Jul 31, 2025
Aquilla Ridley Green, 94, of Pumpkintown Community passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her family, after a period of declining health. She was a native and life long resident of Jackson County. Aquilla was born to the late William and Minnie Wilson Ridley. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...
Michael Jenkins
Jul 30, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that the family of Michael Jenkins announces his passing on July 30, 2025, at the age of 47, in Franklin, NC. Michael was born on July 18, 1978. His proudest accomplishment was raising his two beautiful daughters, whom he praised with immense pride. When not spending time with his family Michael could often be found...
Hubert Brown
Jul 26, 2025
Hubert "Hugh" Lee Brown Jr, 54, of Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025. Hugh was preceded in death by his father, Hubert Lee Brown Sr. He was a member of Cowee Baptist Church. He liked to read about the love of Christ and share the gospel. Hugh was a man of the community that never met a stranger....
Jewell Ellis
Jul 24, 2025
Jewell Irene Swecker Ellis, 92, of Franklin NC, passed away Thursday July 24,2025. Jewell was born in Keoke, VA, to the late Charles and Ollie Parsons Swecker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Ellis; and son, Eric Ellis. Her family moved to Franklin in 2010. She loved gardening, making jewelry, and baking...
Duane White
Jul 23, 2025
Duane Kevin White, age 60, passed away on July 23, 2025, in Franklin, North Carolina, after courageously battling cancer for the past year. He was born on December 15, 1964, in Columbus, Ohio (Franklin County), the son of Kenneth Floyd White (deceased) and Betty June White, now 93, of Gadsden, Alabama. Shortly after his birth, Duane traveled with his family...
Noel White
Jul 21, 2025
Mr. Noel Thomas White, 91, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 at MH Angel Medical Center in Franklin, NC. Born on July 18, 1934 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of the late Elbert Vandiver White and Blanche Busby White. Mr. White was a customer engineer for IBM, and was a veteran of the US Army....
Robert Walker
Jul 21, 2025
Robert "Bob" Grebe Walker Sr., 91, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025. Bob was born in Mt. Kiso, New York to the late Charles and Margaret Grebe Walker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles L Walker. He was employed with Delta Airlines for over 34 years. He loved to...
Betty Gunter
Jul 20, 2025
Betty Rogers Gunter, 84, of Franklin NC, passed away on Sunday July 20, 2025, surrounded by her family. Betty was born in Highlands, NC, on March 30, 1941, to the late Theodore and Pauline Rogers of Franklin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Michael Howard and brother-in-law, Dennis Bell. She loved her family,...
Betty Penland
Jul 19, 2025
Betty Dickerson Penland, 94, of Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025. Betty was born in Rabun, GA, to the late Dewey Lee and Grace E. Moffitt Dickerson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Thompson; siblings, Wilma Long, Harold Dickerson, and Douglas Dickerson. She was a licensed practical nurse for 25...
Mary Kinsey
Jul 18, 2025
Mary Ann Hampton Kinsey 92, of Otto, NC, entered the arms of Jesus July 18th, 2025 - Five years to the day July 18th, 2020, when she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, James Preston Kinsey. He was also her best friend for 79 years. They met when they were only 8 years old. Mary Ann...
Debbi Waldroop
Jul 15, 2025
It is with profound love and sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Debbi Lynn Letson Waldroop on July 15, 2025. Despite many struggles with her health, Debbi remained a warrior throughout her life. Her perseverance and determination to beat the odds will remain a source of inspiration to those she leaves behind. She spent many years married...
James Carpenter
Jul 14, 2025
James William Carpenter, 85, of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, July 14, 2025. James was born in Macon County to the late Zeb David and Alva Ledford Carpenter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Celia Diane Carpenter; brothers, Leon Carpenter and Ed "Buck" Carpenter. He was known in Franklin as "Bunny" the bread...
Shirley Waldroop
Jul 13, 2025
Shirley Mae Waldroop, 84, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025. Shirley was born in Henderson County NC to the late Carl and Ethel Mae McFalls Tippett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell Waldroop; son, Keith Waldroop; sister, Joyce Tippett; and brother, William "Dubb" Tippett. She was a lifetime member...
Gary St Arnauld
Jul 13, 2025
Gary A. St. Arnauld departed this life on Sunday, July 13, 2025, after a period of declining health. He was a resident of Franklin, NC and Vero Beach, FL. Gary was born on February 28, 1952, in Plymouth, New Hampshire to Bertha and Dona St. Arnauld. His family lived in Ashland, NH, and Gary attended Ashland public schools, graduating in...
Robert Harrison
Jul 13, 2025
Robert L Harrison (Bob), 78, of Franklin, NC,passed away at his home following a prolonged illness, on Sunday, July 13, 2025. He was born on April 6, 1947, in Waynesville, NC to the late Robert L and Margret Underwood Harrison. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his sister Cathy Holford (Richard) of Simpsonville, SC. He...
Woodrow Lee
Jul 13, 2025
Woodrow Howell Lee, 80, of Otto, NC, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Woodrow was born on April 30, 1945, in Donaldsonville, GA, to the late Ira and Willie White Lee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Lee; siblings, Robert Lee, Ruby Jewel Henry, Willie Ruth Lee, Mary Jeanette Lee and...
