Robert Mast
Jun 29, 2022
Robert Louis Mast, 91, of Franklin, NC and Cape Coral, FL, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Born in Mishawaka, IN, he was the son of the late Lowell Russell and Phoebe Goss Mast. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Lowell "Bud "Mast Jr. He was a member of St. Francis of...
Eddis Stamey
Jun 29, 2022
Eddis "Jean" Stamey, 86, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. A lifelong resident of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Harley and Minnie Potts Morrison. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Nelson "Gene" Stamey; step-sister, Lucille Morrison; son in law...
James Walsh
Jun 28, 2022
On Tuesday, June 28, 2022, James "Jim" Walsh, passed away in his Scaly Mountain, NC home. He was 63 years old. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 28 years, Laure Swanner Walsh, and their two children Ali Mae Walsh and James Walsh Jr. Born in Boston, MA he is the son of the late John and Joan...
Willie Thomas
Jun 27, 2022
OIB, NC: Willie "Ray" Thomas, a.k.a Superman, age 74, went to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully in his home at Ocean Isle Beach, NC on Monday, June 26th, 2022. Ray was born August 10th, 1947, in Macon County, NC to the late Porter and Ethel Thomas. He was preceded in death by seven siblings and his sons, Jeff...
Joan Wright
Jun 26, 2022
Joan Carlson Wright, 86 of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Joan was born in East Hartford CT. to the late Earnest Carlson and Anna Carlson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by husband, Richard Atwater Wright; and daughter, Sharon Stains. Joan enjoyed golf, needle point, puzzles and reading. She is survived by children, Steven Wright...
Marlene Taber
Jun 26, 2022
Marlene Jane Murphy Taber, 88, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Born in Putnam Lake, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Estelle Plitnick Murphy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Albert Taber on January 13, 2017, and brothers, John Murphy and Jerry Murphy. She was...
Thiago Rueda
Jun 24, 2022
Thiago Armando Rueda, infant son of Yesenia Sastre and Armando Rueda Terron, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. Surviving Thiago are his parents, Yesenia Sastre and Armando Rueda Terron of Franklin; grandparents, Armando Rueda, Sobeida Terron, Gloria Hernandez, and Moises Sastre, all of Mexico; three uncles, Pedro Hernandez, Ricky Hernandez, and Brian Hernandez, all of Franklin; one aunt, Yolanda...
Carol Smith Peek
Jun 24, 2022
Carol Smith Peek, 64, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, June 24, 2022. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of Patsy Cantrell Smith and the late James Ray Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, James Roy Smith; and a niece, Heather Waldroop. Carol was a member...
Rebecca Moses
Jun 22, 2022
Rebecca Carson Moses, 71 of Franklin, passed away on June 22, 2022. Rebecca was born in Macon County to the late Richard Carson and Georgiana McGee Carson. Rebecca had a career in Social Work and enjoyed traveling and spending time with her cats. She is survived by her husband, Steven Moses; her children Michael Young and Michelle Green (Steve); sister...
John Taggart
Jun 20, 2022
Franklin, NC: John Cook Taggart, 81, passed away on June 19, 2022 after an extended illness. A private graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Mr. Taggart's family.
Marie Olive
Jun 20, 2022
Marie Cabe Pangle Olive, 87, of Otto, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Emory and Blanche Rogers Cabe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Zeb Franklin Pangle and later by second husband, Donald Cole Olive; daughter, Teresa Jerlean Pangle; one...
Martha Lind
Jun 19, 2022
Franklin, NC- Martha Ann Lind, 68, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022. A native of Lakeland, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Colleen and Vernon Lind. Martha was a compassionate nurse who took care of her parents during their golden years. She also had a great sense of humor and was known as "Aunt Martha" by...
James Norris
Jun 19, 2022
Franklin, NC: James Melvin Norris, known as Jim by family and friends, was born on June 3, 1939, and passed from this life on June 19, 2022. He was the son of Melvin James and Louisa Alberta Beazell Norris. He is survived by his wife, Marcia-Nell Kirkland Norris; his children, Melissa Alvarado (Michael) and Jennifer Long; his grandchildren, Valentino, Jessica,...
Deloris Bigelow
Jun 19, 2022
Otto, NC: Deloris Grace Bowling Bigelow, 85, passed away on June 19, 2022. No public services are planned. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Mrs. Bigelow's family.
Toney Giles
Jun 19, 2022
Toney Giles, 78, for Franklin, formerly of Tifton Georgia, went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2022. Mr. Giles was born to the late Paul and Louise Giles in Moultrie, Georgia on July 7, 2022. He worked as a Farmer for most of his life in Tifton. In addition, he worked as a foreman for Mountain Water for...
Mervyn Davies
Jun 18, 2022
Mervyn Vincent Davies, 76, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022. Born in South Africa, he was the son of the late Edward John and Mary Thompson Campbell Davies. He was affectionally known to many as "Merv" or "Big Merv". Merv was a former owner and publisher of the Temecula Rancho News in California. It was there where he...
Jean Brown
Jun 16, 2022
Jean Marie Nettles McCall Brown, 73 of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Jean was born in Hollywood, FL. to the late Irvin Shelby Nettles and Frances Jones Nettles. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Ted Brown. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family, and especially her grandchildren. She...
James Mallory
Jun 13, 2022
James Edward "Ed" Mallory, 80 of Franklin, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022. Ed was born in Princeton, West Virginia, to the late James Conrad Mallory and Emma Bratton Mallory. After graduating from Princeton High School, Ed completed his undergraduate studies at Emory & Henry College in Virginia and then completed his graduate studies at the University of Tennessee...
Bradley Germain
Jun 12, 2022
Bradley J. Germain went home to be with the Lord on June 12, 2022. He lived most of his life in upstate NY where he was owner and operator of his own trucking company. He loved horses and spent much of his time on extended trail rides through the Adirondack mountains. He was also an announcer for the local rodeo...
Joan Pinto
Jun 12, 2022
Franklin, NC: Joan Ann Massa Pinto, 79, passed away June 12, 2022. She was was born in Long Island, NY to Victor Franklin and Anna Mary Illik Massa who preceded her in death. Joan loved the Lord. Her Christian faith and relationship with God was her life's priority. She so enjoyed meeting with her girlfriends for Joyce Lundin's bible study...
