Ellis Phillips
Jul 12, 2025
Rev. Ellis Harold Phillips, 86, of Bryson City, NC, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025. He was born in Macon County to the late King and Allie Sanders Phillips. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Phillips; brother, Barnard Phillips; sisters, Susie Bradley, Margie Curtis, Fannie Sanders, and Mattie Norris. He was the...
Derrick Hurst
Jul 11, 2025
Derrick Allen Hurst,52, of Franklin, NC, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, July 11, 2025. He was born August 10, 1972, in Jackson County, NC, to Horace Allen and the late Doris Deanie Watts Hurst. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Rhonda Clouse Hurst; his son, Colby Hurst; his father, Horace Hurst; sister-in-laws, Renee (Ben) Barnes...
Harold Stevens
Jul 10, 2025
Harold Robert Stevens "Bob" 60, of Franklin NC passed away on July 10, 2025. Born in Mecklenburg County NC he grew up in South Africa with his missionary family and since 1975 lived full time in Western NC. Fondly referred to as "Bob" by family, his late parents were Rev. Harold J. Stevens and Josephine Stevens of Swannanoa NC and...
Cora Henry
Jul 7, 2025
Cora Lee Hopper Henry, 80, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, after a period of declining health. Cora was born on November 21, 1944, to the late Alex and Maggie McDowell Hopper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James "Pratt" Henry, an unborn grandchild, two sisters Mary Rose Helton and Mable Gregory, and...
Cynthia Berg
Jul 4, 2025
Cynthia Chambers Berg, beloved mother, grandmother, friend, and artist, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, in Highlands, North Carolina, at the age of 86. Born on New Year's Eve in Jefferson City, Missouri, Cynthia was a spark of light from the very beginning — a woman whose joyful spirit, boundless generosity, and unmistakable laugh touched all who knew her....
Lloyd Mccall
Jun 30, 2025
Thomas Lloyd McCall, 92, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025. A kind, loving father, grandfather and friend. Lloyd was born to the late James Charlie and Effie Ellen McCall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Claudette McCall; other family members, Jessie Mae Browning, Estelle Jenkins, Viola Jenkins, Arthur McCall, Leroy...
Suzanne Dilthey
Jun 28, 2025
Suzanne Morgan Dilthey, 93, of Otto, NC passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Suzanne was born in Enoree, SC to the late Dumah and Doyle Savage Morgan. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Albert. They met at Auburn University where she received a BA in education. She was also preceded...
Dorothy Smith
Jun 27, 2025
Dorothy Smith, 71, of Tazewell, TN, on Friday, June 27, 2025. Dorothy was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Jacob and Elsie Brooks Carey. She is survived by her children, Charlene Minor, Vickie Huff (Brian); grandchildren, Joseph Austin Greene (Ali Noah), Devin Traye Minor (Madison Minor), Dylan Parker (Kimmerly Lyford); sisters, Florence Campbell, Shirley Lloyd; several nieces and nephews....
Michael Mathis
Jun 20, 2025
Michael "Mike" Stephen Mathis, of Johnson City, Tennessee, formerly of Asheville, North Carolina, went peacefully into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 20, 2025. He was born June 25th, 1957, and was the son of the late Fred Herman Mathis and Flaura Faye Ledford Mathis. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his beloved...
Landon Kurti
Jun 20, 2025
Landon Dale Kurti, 38, of Franklin, NC, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025. Landon was born in Macon County to Ralph and Carol Shobe Kurti. He was a Network Administrator and Technology Manager for Kurti Orthodontics and a member of the Franklin Seventh Day Adventist Church. He was always family-oriented and enjoyed boating, motorcycles, technology/computers, hiking, and just about anything...
Donald Ledford
Jun 20, 2025
Donald Edward Ledford, 64, of Franklin, NC, passed away Friday June 20, 2025. Donald was born in Macon County to the late Don and Mary Sue Stanley Ledford. He loved horseback riding, bull riding, fishing, jeep off roading, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Edmiston Ledford; daughter, Amanda Body of Palm Bay, FL;...
Willa Vanhook
Jun 19, 2025
Willa Jean Ledford VanHook, 87,of Franklin, NC passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Lake Randolph and Ova Mae Hastings Ledford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepmom, Ruth Anderson Ledford; husband, William Carey VanHook; siblings, Ben Ledford, Linda Watson, Johnny Ledford, and...
Dorothy Roper
Jun 18, 2025
Dorothy Jean Tallent Roper, 87, of Franklin NC, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Dorothy was born in Macon County to the late Henry and Maude Patterson Tallent. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John David Roper and son, Larry Roper. She was a member of Mt. Sinai Assembly of God. She loved...
Myrtle Parker
Jun 17, 2025
Myrtle Branham Parker, 91, of Franklin, NC passed the eternal gates on June 17, 2025. Myrtle was born in Davie, Florida in 1934 to Solomon and Amanda Branham. Myrtle grew up in south Florida, moving to North Carolina in the 1980s. Myrtle lived her life a loving and giving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She spent her life caring for...
Clyde Callenback
Jun 16, 2025
Clyde Earl Callenback, 86, of Franklin, NC, passed away on the evening of Monday, June 16, 2025. Clyde was born in the Bridgecreek community in Rabun Co, GA, to the late John Avery and Lizzie Ritchie Callenback. He was a graduate of Rabun County High School class of 58. He retired from being a Textile Inspector for over 30 years...
Cynthia Southard
Jun 11, 2025
Cynthia Lynn Banks Southard, 69, of Franklin, NC, passed away, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Cynthia was born in Melbourne, Florida to the late A.C. and Mildred Collins Banks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Southard. She retired as a Dietician from Macon Valley. She loved to sew and crochet, making anything from...
Connie Stiles
Jun 10, 2025
Constance "Connie" Stiles, 69, of Franklin, NC, passed away peacefully in her home, Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Connie was born in Sylva, NC, to the late Vernon Davis and Mary Constance Stiles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by several aunts and uncles that she loved. She attended Franklin High and then Western Carolina University, graduating...
Steven Greaner
Jun 8, 2025
Our beloved Brother, Steven Blake Greaner passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at the age of 67 following recent illnesses. Steve was born in Portsmouth/Norfolk, Virginia, traveled the US with his family while his dad was in the Navy then settled in Miami, Florida when his dad retired. Steve grew up and worked in South Florida until his retirement,...
Christie Thomas
Jun 5, 2025
Christie Lynn Thomas, age 50, entered into her everlasting life in the early days of June 2025. Christie was born in Franklin, NC on October 16, 1974. She spent her adolescent and teen life in Franklin and later relocated to Ocean Isle Beach, NC with the family she built as an adult. She was the daughter of the late Ray...
Bradley Monteith
Jun 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Bradley Tyler Monteith April 11, 2001 – June 5, 2025 With broken hearts, we announce the tragic and unexpected passing of Bradley Tyler Monteith on June 5, 2025, at just 24 years old. Bradley lost his life in a vehicle accident while on his way to work—doing what he always did: showing up with purpose and...
