Jody Tomberlin
Mar 30, 2022
Jody Ray Tomberlin, 52, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, March 30 after a period of declining health. Born in Gastonia, NC, he was the son of the late Jerry and Patsy Bazzle Tomberlin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Daniel Ray Tomberlin. Jody would say God brought him...
Wilford Corbin
Mar 28, 2022
Wilford Ware Corbin, age 94, Abingdon, VA, entered Heaven on March 28, 2022. Wilford was preceded in death by his beloved wife of fifty-eight years, Mary Virginia Moses Corbin, his father, Thomas Furman Corbin, Sr., his mother, Pauline Ware, his stepmother, Annalee Holland Corbin, and his brother, Jerry E. Corbin. Wilford is survived by his brothers, Thomas Furman Corbin, Jr.,...
Louise Von Kleist
Mar 28, 2022
Louise Madeline von Kleist, 86, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022. Born in Eden, NY, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Louise Shumway Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Don McLennan and Wendt von Kleist; a son, Stewart McLennan; and two brothers, Wesley Williams and Roger...
Anthony Fiorillo
Mar 26, 2022
Anthony "Tony" J. Fiorillo, 88 of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Tony was born in Long Island, NY to the late Thomas Fiorillo and Josphine Cali Firorillo. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Christina Hirtriter. Tony enjoyed camping and traveling. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Grace...
Emilio Vicente
Mar 26, 2022
Emilio Marquez Vincente, 54, of Dillard, GA, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022, following a brief illness. Born in Mexico, he was the son of the late Emilio Marquez Broca and the late Ondina Vicente de la Fuente. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers. Mr. Vincente was of the Catholic faith, loved...
Margaret Bennett
Mar 24, 2022
Margaret Marie Sorrells Bennett, 87, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Annie Guffey Sorrells. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Frazier and Hazel Johnson; and five brothers, Herman Sorrells, Floyd Sorrells, T.J....
John Long
Mar 23, 2022
John Boyd Long Jr., 84 of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at North Carolina State Veterans Home. A native of Franklin, NC, he was the son of the late John Boyd Long Sr. and Helen Gribble Long. He was also preceded by his wife, Judy Chastain Long; his sister, Joann Long Gregg; and brother in-law Grady Gregg;...
Casey Holland
Mar 23, 2022
Casey Michael Holland, 27 of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Casey was born in Jackson County to Kathy Elliott Holland and the late Michael Ray Holland. Casey was known as easy to get along with and kindhearted. He loved spending time outside in the woods and sitting around the bonfire with his friends and family. He is...
Della Norman
Mar 22, 2022
On March 22, 2022, Della Norman died peacefully at her home at Chestnut Hill Assisted Living in Highlands, North Carolina. She is survived by her children Donald Fulcher, Carolyn Wolz, William Foss Jr., and Jay Norman. She is preceded in death by her son James Fulcher and husband Norris Norman. Della was extremely proud of all or her children, grandchildren,...
Lawrence Bryce
Mar 21, 2022
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Charles Arnold
Mar 20, 2022
Highlands, NC: Charles Arnold, Jr. died at home on March 20, 2022 after a long illness. Charlie was born May 11, 1927 in Newnan, Georgia to Mary Branch Arnold and Charles Arnold Sr. He graduated from high school at Sewanee Military Academy. He was accepted to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, and while awaiting the appointment for the...
Paul Jones
Mar 19, 2022
Paul Ray Jones, 88, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Born in Dansville, VA, he was the son of the late John Y. and Dorothy Mae Woods Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Clarence Jones, Robert Jones, Eugene Jones, and Herman Jones. He retired from Florsheim Shoes as an...
Luther Kuhlman
Mar 19, 2022
Luther "Lou" W. Kuhlman, Jr., 79, of Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022. Born in Brooklyn, New York to Luther and Evelyn Kuhlman. The family moved to Levittown, Long Island where Lou attended elementary school and graduated from Division Avenue High School class of 1960. Lou served in the U.S. Navy for seven years on the nuclear submarine,...
David Dozier
Mar 19, 2022
Franklin, NC: David John Dozier, 60, passed away on March 19, 2022. No public services are planned. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve David's family. Online condolences may be made at www.moffittfamilyfuneralcare.com
Lee Blanton
Mar 18, 2022
Robert Lee Blanton passed away on March 18, 2022, at the age of 87 after a brief illness. Born July 16, 1934, to Robert McKinley Blanton and Bonnie Bridges Blanton in the Brush Creek community of Swain County, he lived for more than 55 years in the Cowee community of Macon County. He graduated from Swain County High School in...
Westin Parrish
Mar 18, 2022
Westin Cole Parrish, infant son of Austin Parrish and Nicole Carpenter, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, March 18, 2022. Westin is survived by his parents, Austin Parrish and Nicole Carpenter of Franklin, NC; grandparents, Kathy Owen (Chad) of Franklin, Chad Parrish of Franklin, Deborah Carpenter of Franklin, and Robert Kenneth Carpenter, Jr. of Franklin; great grandparents, Zona...
Harold Lunsik
Mar 17, 2022
Harold Stuart Lunsik, 75 of Waynesville, NC, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Harold was born in Cook IL, to the late Max Lunsik and Ruth Kahn Lunsik. Harold was a Vietnam veteran and a firearm instructor. He was a member of Mountain Synagogue, Land of the Sky Chorus in Buncombe County and enjoyed golfing and bowling. He is...
Jill Henry
Mar 17, 2022
Jill Henry, 55, of Easley, South Carolina went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, March 17, 2022. Born in Sylva, North Carolina, she is the daughter of Marshall and Jo Patterson Mann and wife of Chris Henry. Jill was fortunate to travel to many places in the world. She enjoyed hiking and spending time with family and friends....
Timothy Wells
Mar 15, 2022
Timothy Allen Wells, 43 of Franklin, passed away on March 15, 2022. Tim was born in Fort Myers, FL, to the late Mark Wells Sr. and Beverly Wetzel Wells. Tim Loved being outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, working with his tools, and loved spending time with his fiancé around the bon fire, listening to classic rock. He is survived by his...
Melba Mccall
Mar 15, 2022
Melba Lucille McCall, 79, of Cashiers, NC, passed on to Glory on March, 15, 2022. The daughter of Raymond Lee and Mary Nevada Rice McCall, Melba lived her life to reflect her love for and faith in Jesus Christ, her Savior. Melba was known for having a huge heart for others, many times helping behind the scenes and never wanting...
