William John Shaw
May 21, 2026
William “Bill” John Shaw, born September 5, 1949, in New York, passed away on May 21, 2026, at Angel Medical Center.
At the age of 18, Bill joined the service alongside his brother and proudly served as a member of the Seabees during the Vietnam era. After completing his military service, he made his home in Franklin, where he lived for...
Elma S. Holt
May 20, 2026
Elma Smith Holt, age 97, passed away on May 20, 2026, at Grandview Manor. She was born in Levy County, Florida, on June 4, 1928, to the late Berry and Ellen Lock Smith.
Elma dedicated her life to serving others. She worked in Gainesville, Florida, for three years, assisting and supporting special‑needs children, a role she cherished deeply. She later served...
Sam Wengert
May 18, 2026
Samantha “Sam” Parker Wengert, born in 1965, passed away unexpectedly on May 18, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, laughter, and quiet strength that touched all who knew her.
Sam was born and raised in Pasadena, Maryland, where she graduated from Northeast High School. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles William Parker and stepmother, Bonnie Abend....
Jean Mills
May 17, 2026
Jean Zetta Mills, native of Macon County, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the age of 83. She is preceded in death by parents Roy and Pearl Sanders; her husband, James Mills; brothers, Glen and Lee Roy Sanders; sister, Janice Heflin; and son Cameron Mills.
She was a beloved and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother....
Nicholas Andrew Macaluso
May 14, 2026
Mr. Nicholas (Nick) Andrew Macaluso, Son of Diane Pietras (neé Matiko) and the late Nick Macaluso, passed away peacefully on May 14th, 2026. Nick was born March 7th, 1978, in Philadelphia, Bucks County. At an early age Nick grew to love music, art, fashion, and a devoted Philadelphia Eagles fan.
Nick met the love of his life, Jacqueline Willis in 2020....
Wilma Renshaw Corbin
May 14, 2026
Wilma Renshaw Corbin, 91 of Franklin, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday May 14, 2026. She was born in St. Maries, Idaho, to the late Emera and Nyra Langbehn Renshaw. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Grady Corbin Sr., her sister, Maxine Cochran, and her brother, Richard Renshaw.
Wilma...
Molly Jane Stamey
May 13, 2026
Our girl, Molly Jane Stamey, born August 31, 2003, in Macon County passed away unexpectedly on May 13,2026 in Franklin. Molly was a free spirit and choosing her own path in life meant everything to her.
She is the only daughter of Jessica Stamey, her mom and her biggest fan. On her mother’s side she has a little brother, Jesse Holden,...
Alec H. Amoon
May 13, 2026
Alec H. Amoon, born August 7, 1968, in Miami, Florida, to the late Henry Anthony and Lutie Nolen Amoon, passed away at his residence on May 13, 2026.
Alec moved to the town of Franklin in the early 1990s, where he built a life rooted in the things he cherished most. He loved his children deeply and took great pride in...
Dorothy Laurenzo Gamboni
May 12, 2026
Dorothy Laurenzo Gamboni, 75, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Born in New York, she was the daughter of the late Kelly and Mary Andy Laurenzo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lucio Gamboni.
Dorothy moved to Franklin from Miami, FL, in 1984, where she and her husband proudly established...
Robert Longworth
May 11, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and much sadness that the family announces the untimely passing of Robert (Bob) Longworth. He passed away on May 11, 2026, at home in Otto, NC. He was born on April 21, 1940, in Tampa, FL
Mr. Longworth was a longtime member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, a member of the Jackson Rangers Camp 1917...
Carolyn Love
May 10, 2026
With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Carolyn Young Love on May 10, 2026. Born on March 18, 1953, in the charming town of Sylva, NC, Carolyn was a beacon of love, warmth, and resilience, whose presence will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Carolyn was...
John Daniel Tippett
May 10, 2026
John Daniel Tippett, 88, of Franklin, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
A native of Macon County, John was the son of the late James Edgar Tippett and Bertha Stillwell Tippett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Willa Mae Cloer Tippett,...
Don Frick
May 6, 2026
Donald “Don” Frick, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on December 20, 1946, to the late Charles and Alice Goughnour Frick, passed away at his residence on May 6, 2026.
Don proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. After his service, he moved from his hometown to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he met the love of his life, Debra...
Ruby "Bill" McGuire
May 6, 2026
Mrs. Ruby “Bill” McGuire, 91, of Otto, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, at the Franklin House. Born in Avery County on October 27, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Clay McGuire and Verna Norris McGuire.
Bill was a devoted member of Coweeta Baptist Church, where her faith was the foundation of her life. She found...
Floyd Taylor Burns
Apr 29, 2026
Floyd Taylor “Buddy” Burns, 76, of Franklin, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Born December 28, 1949, in Swain County, he was the son of the late Dan Floyd Burns and Anna Jean Hughes Burns. A man of quiet strength and integrity, Buddy lived his life anchored in faith and guided by a deep sense of duty.
Buddy proudly served...
Robert Raymond Gilbert Jr.
Apr 25, 2026
Dr Robert (Bob) Gilbert, a highly accomplished dentist/periodontist and a passionate steward of the natural world, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026, at the age of 89 after a long battle with Parkinson’s.
Robert came from a dental family in Dayton, Ohio. His father and brother, Barry, were dentists also. They all attended Denison University and the Ohio State University...
Richard Bryer
Apr 24, 2026
Richard M. “Dick” Bryer, 80, went home to his Heavenly Father on April 24, 2026.
Dick was born on June 25, 1945, in Providence, Rhode Island, but spent much of his youth and adolescence in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pursuing what would become a lifelong interest, he went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts in History from New England College...
John Paul Barbee
Apr 21, 2026
John Paul Barbee, 88, of Franklin, NC, died peacefully in his home on April 21, 2026, with his loving wife, Cathy, at his side. He was born on June 11th, 1937, in Rochester, NY to Paul and Martha Barbee and was the eldest of four children.
When John left Rochester for college in Colorado, he discovered mountains, and most importantly skiing,...
Alexander Leroy Pressley
Apr 21, 2026
Alexander Leroy “Pops” Pressley, age 77, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Alexander was born in Jackson County to the late Dexter Pressley and Isiebell Passmore Pressley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sarah Linda Pressley, and his nephew, Allen Hopkins.
Affectionately known as “Pops,” Alexander...
Feliciano Mendoza Sanchez
Apr 20, 2026
EN MEMORIA DE
FELICIANO MENDOZA SANCHEZ
Feliciano Mendoza Sánchez, originario de Panixtlahuaca, Oaxaca, qué Residía en Franklin, Norte Carolina, falleció el 20 de abril de 2026.
Esposo de Francisca López Soriano y Padre de 4 hijos: Amy Mendoza López, Roberto Mendoza López, Geovanni Mendoza López y Araceli Mendoza López.
Hijo de la Señora Anastacia Sánchez Pacheco y el Difunto Roberto Mendoza García. Era Católico,...
