Mary O'Malley
Jun 11, 2022
Mary Josephine O'Malley died on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Mary was born on October 6, 1931, in Miami, Florida to George and Mary Lacey O'Malley both of whom immigrated from Ireland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, George and Eva Lou O'Malley of San Antonio, Texas. She graduated from Gesu High...
Harold Rayborn
Jun 11, 2022
Harold Lamar Rayborn, Sr. 82 of Franklin, passed away on Saturday June 11, 2022. Harold was born in Winter Park, FL. on July 31, 1939, to the late Burie Ezra Rayborn and Martha McDaniel Rayborn. Harold was a lifetime member of the P.G.A. He won his first tournament, The National Peewee Tournament, when he was 8 years old. In 1966,...
Ruth Lightsey
Jun 8, 2022
Ruth Frances Crossan Lightsey, 86, of Franklin, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Ruth was born in Tampa FL. to the late James Earl Crossan and Catherine Doris Littel Crossan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Regenald Frank Lightsey; son, Richard Benton Lightsey;...
Betty Bishop
Jun 8, 2022
Betty Lou Bishop, age 83, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. She was born on January 22, 1939, in the Pumpkintown Community of Jackson County, but had been a resident of Macon County for the past 18 years. She was preceded in death by her father, William Alexander "Alex" Woodard, mother, Bertha Lou (Hyatt)...
Martin Smith
Jun 7, 2022
Roger Smith, 70, of Franklin, NC, went to be with his Lord on June 7, 2022. Roger was born on July 27, 1951, to Martin Luther and Hattie Smith. After graduating from Bibb-Graves High School in 1969, he completed an Associate of Arts degree while serving in the National Guard. During this time, he met his wife of 50 years,...
Betty Mason
Jun 6, 2022
Betty Jo Tyler Mason, 69, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022. Betty was born in Macon County to the late Joseph Tyler and Marie Conley Tyler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Gary Tyler; and nephew Shane Wickliffe. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Robert Keith Mason;...
Rodney Hill
Jun 5, 2022
Franklin, NC: Rodney Wiley Hill passed from this life on June 5, 2022. Born in Lake Wales, Florida, on December 12, 1942, he was the only child of Reason Wiley and Clora Robbins Hill. Rodney and Judy, his wife of almost 59 years, met in high school and quickly became sweethearts. Rodney grew up on a farm, loved raising cattle,...
Michael Scott
Jun 4, 2022
Franklin, NC: Michael Robert Scott, 72, passed away June 4, 2022. No public services are planned. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Michael's family.
James Martin
Jun 3, 2022
James Franklin Martin, 82, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022. James was born in Elkin, NC. to the late Edward L. Martin and Viola Gentry Martin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey S. Martin; and siblings, Zoella Martin, Edward Martin, and Nancy Martin. James was a member of Bethel...
Eric Bolick
Jun 3, 2022
Franklin, NC: On January 26, 1979, Eric Steven Bolick was born to Larry H. and Arbutus Ann "Boots" Holland Bolick. He completed their family; and, from the very beginning, was also well loved by his brother, Larry, and his sister, Missy. In return, he absolutely adored his parents and siblings and was grateful for growing up in a family with...
Moss Greene
Jun 2, 2022
Franklin, NC: Moss Green, 81, passed away June 2, 2022. No public services are planned. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Moss's family. Ackie's Tribute On June 2, 2022, Moss Greene, my wife and best buddy for a truly wonderful 56 years passed on to "the sweet bye and bye" for a well-deserved rest. She will be dearly...
John Obuchowski
May 31, 2022
John Joseph Obuchowski November 5, 1947 – May 31, 2022 John Joseph Obuchowski, 74, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Born in Highland Park, MI, he was the son of the late Stephen Joseph and Mary Josephine Nagowski Obuchowski. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Irene Kolodziej...
Joe Tippett
May 27, 2022
Joe Warren Tippett, 84, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Johnny Lee and Cleta Smith Tippett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Lea Ann Tippett and a brother, Mack Tippett. He was a member of the VFW Post 7339...
Frank Bennett
May 26, 2022
Frank William "Bill" Bennett, 86, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Frank was born in Rome, GA to the late Tom Bennett and Addie Nelson Bennett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret Sorrells Bennett. His brother, Gene Bennett, is of Woodstock, GA. Frank was a policeman in Kennesaw...
Leroy Lee
May 23, 2022
Franklin, NC: On May 23, 2022, LeRoy Shane Lee passed from this life. Shane, who was born on August 20, 1981, was a great listener who thought about what he had heard and what he wanted to say in return before he ever commented. He had a big tender heart and could always be counted on to lend a hand...
Edward Amig
May 22, 2022
Edward Phillip Amig III, 80 of Otto, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022. Edward was born in Polk County, FL. to the late Rodney Whitcomb Amig Sr. and Lois Williams Amig. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his son, Michael Anthony Amig; brother, Van Robert Amig; Sister, Margaret Belle Roberts; sister-in-law Mary E Amig; and brother-in-law...
Muriel Weedman
May 22, 2022
Muriel Compton Weedman, 83, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022. Muriel was born in Dade County, FL. to the late James Compton and Murrel Holmes Compton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Robin Irene Whitaker; and husband, Gerald L. Weedman. Muriel was retired as a secretary from Western Carolina University...
Sara Hedgepeth
May 18, 2022
Sara Jo Bell Hedgepeth, 92 of Franklin, passed away on May 18, 2022. Sara Jo was born in Guilford County, to the late Joseph Bell and Minnie Garris Bell. Sara Jo loved her family and enjoyed collecting dolls, golf, traveling, needlework, cooking, reading, her cat Muzzy, visiting the beach and playing games. Sara Jo was a skilled and very musical...
Milles Gregory
May 14, 2022
Milles Arthray Gregory, 86, of Franklin, NC, completed his journey and went home to the Lord on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Milles was born in Macon County to the late Lewis Gregory and Maude Holland Gregory on November 24, 1935. He was preceded in death by Mildred A. Gregory, his wife of 67 years; his sister, Dot Holland; and his...
Bonnie Bowman
May 13, 2022
Bonnie Lee Bowman, 89, of Franklin passed away Friday, May 13, 2022. Born in Macon County to the late Roy and Lula Barker Jenkins. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Grover Clinton Bowman; and 12 siblings. Bonnie was a member of the Olive Hill Church. She enjoyed going to gospel singings and being...
