Ernie Sanders
Nov 21, 2021
Rev. Ernie Blanchard Sanders, of Franklin, N.C., slipped his earthy bonds to enter his heavenly home on Sunday, November 21, 2021. He was 83. Ernie was born in Franklin on February 23, 1938 to Nina Margaret Moffitt Sanders and Rev. James Andrew Benjamin Sanders. Ernie is survived by his beloved wife, Nellie Ruth Sanders, three Sanders brothers, Ralph (Thelma), Billy...
Janet Yeomans
Nov 21, 2021
Janet "Jan" Louise Yeomans, 76 of Franklin, passed away on November 21, 2021. Jan was born in Cincinnati, OH, to the late Albert Edmund and Dorothy Madeline Biedinger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel "Danny" Morgan Yeomans; her son, Greg Yeomans; her brother, Raymond Biedinger; and granddaughter, Alexandria "Ally" Marler. Jan relied...
John Fouts
Nov 20, 2021
John Henry Fouts, 93, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021. John was born in Macon County to the late Nondus and Vira Farley Fouts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Pinky Fouts; stepdaughter, Dorothy Rump; siblings, Betty Crawford, Max Fouts, Gene Fouts, Sheryl Fouts, Kenneth Fouts, Jack Ray Fouts, and...
Brenda Chastain
Nov 19, 2021
Brenda Joyce Brabson Chastain, 81 of Franklin, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021. Brenda was born in Macon County NC to the late Nelson Shope and Blanche Brabson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Pritchard Chastain; and siblings, Steve Shope and Betty McComb; and great grandchild, Wesley Gregory. She enjoyed housekeeping and...
Patricia Matteson
Nov 19, 2021
Patricia "Pat" Matteson, 90 years old, moved to Heaven on November 19, 2021. Pat was born in 1931 in Kansas City, Missouri, raised in Monroe, Wisconsin, majored in music at St Mary's College of Notre Dame and the University of Wisconsin. She then married and relocated to Fort Lauderdale, Florida where she raised her family. She is preceded in death...
James Browne
Nov 18, 2021
BROWNE—James Stewart, died peacefully on November 18, 2021, surrounded by his family in Highlands, North Carolina. Born in 1944 in Brooklyn, New York, Jim spent most of his childhood in Coral Gables, Florida and graduated from Coral Gables High School. He had many fond memories of sailboat racing and biking while growing up, and he remained a lover of nature,...
James Mccall
Nov 18, 2021
James Albert McCall Jr., 91, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late James Albert McCall, Sr., and Florence Fitzgerald McCall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two daughters, Judy Sleight and Cathy Leopard; two brothers, Charles McCall, and...
Jane Knight Cabe
Nov 17, 2021
Jane Knight Cabe, 75, of Otto, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at her home. Born in Macon County on September 6, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Alonzo Franklin Knight Sr. and Myrtle Nora Whitmore Knight. She is survived by her husband, Zeb W. Cabe of Otto; one brother, Alonzo Franklin "Bo" Knight (Dorothy) of Otto,...
Agnes Dehart
Nov 16, 2021
Agnes Margaret Roberts DeHart left this earth peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on November 16, 2021 in Franklin, NC. She was born in Jeddo, PA, in 1927 to Verna May Keller and Benjamin Albert Roberts. She attended Temple University earning a nursing degree in 1947, commissioned to the U.S. Navy for five years and was awarded U.N. and Korean Ribbons....
Doris Haggard
Nov 13, 2021
Doris Ann Haggard, 70, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born in Clarkesville, GA; she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Marcella McMahan Wikle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by daughter, Cathy Jo Wood; brother, Paul Wikle and a grandchild, Katie Marie Wood. Doris loved working...
Bruce Britton
Nov 13, 2021
Bruce Albert Britton, 76, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at his home, with some of his loving family present. Born in Canada, he was the son of the late Walter S. and Kathleen Mearsbeck Britton. Bruce enjoyed traveling, woodworking, carpentry, computers, fishing, being outdoors, photography, Nascar, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He loved spending time with...
Diana Jander
Nov 12, 2021
On November 12, 2021, loving mother and grandmother, Diana Jander Pappagallo, passed away at the age of 73. She was born on October 10, 1948 in New York and graduated from St. Gabriel's High School in New Rochelle in 1966. She lived in Mt. Vernon before marrying Yorke Jander and moved to Franklin, N.C in the early 1970's. Diana and...
William Peterson
Nov 10, 2021
William Alan Peterson, 78, of Franklin, NC was welcomed into his heavenly home on November 10th, 2021. Bill dedicated his life to prayer and worship and serving Jesus Christ. He was a member of Prentiss Church where he led the Prayer Ministry Team. Having a deep love for his Lord and Savior, he enjoyed studying God's word and growing deeper...
Rebecca Bencomo
Nov 9, 2021
FRANKLIN, NC: Rebecca Lynn Williamson Bencomo, 65, passed away on November 9, 2021. No public services are scheduled. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Mrs. Bencomo's family.
Mildred Gregory
Nov 8, 2021
Mildred Morris Gregory August 19, 1937 - November 8, 2021 On Monday evening, November 8, 2021, Mildred Morris Gregory, 84, of Franklin, moved to her Heavenly home. Mildred was a godly woman who loved the Lord and her family and set an example for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren that will lead them all of their lives. Mildred was born...
Ricky "Queenie" Queen
Nov 8, 2021
Charles Ricky "Queenie" Queen, 62 of Franklin, passed away on November 8, 2021. Ricky was born in Macon County to the late Charles "Bill" and Margaret Tallent Queen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Lyla Maxson. Ricky was a member of Iotla Baptist Church. He enjoyed life and loved to sing, hunt, fish...
Mary Thomas
Nov 7, 2021
Mary (Duck) Virginia Pendergrass Thomas, 78, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Troy and Lassie Hall Pendergrass. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Floyd "Buddy" Thomas; and three siblings, Shirley Rowland, Dean Barber, and Bob Pendergrass. Mrs. Thomas was of the...
Judy Waldroop
Nov 6, 2021
Judy Gale Rogers Waldroop, 67 of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Judy was born in Gaston County, NC, to the late Claude Sr. and Lala Garren Rogers. Judy was a member of Cartoogechaye Baptist Church and was the 210th National Guard Family Support Coordinator. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Clifford Waldroop; son Jamie...
Eddie Raby
Nov 6, 2021
Robert "Eddie" Raby, 73, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Charles Garmon and Lali Bateman Raby. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his wife of 37 years, Betty Ann Raby; and a brother, Gene Raby. Eddie was an Army Veteran, who served during...
Charles Rowe
Nov 4, 2021
Charles Robert Rowe, 63 of Franklin, passed away on November 4, 20211. Charles was born in Richmond VA to the late Edward Sr and Cecelia Klotz Rowe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Fancis Rowe; and grandson James Rodney Sweeten. He is survived by his longtime companion, Deborah McCraw; daughter, Michelle Sweeten...
