Frances Ledford
Nov 4, 2021
Frances Brumit Ledford, 62 of Franklin, NC, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Born in Johnson City, TN, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Cecil and Evelyn Geraline Oliver Brumit. Frances spent many years as a teacher assistant in the Macon County School system. She worked at Cullasaja Elementary School and East Franklin...
Justino Soriano
Nov 3, 2021
Justino Soriano, 43 of Otto, passed away on November 3, 2021. Justino was born in Mexico to Marcelina Aguilar and the late Martin Soriano. He is survived by his mother, Marcelina Aguilar, his wife, Aurelia Colmenares Leon of Otto; children, Alberta Soriano Colmenares, Carlos Soriano, and Fernando Soriano all of Otto NC; siblings, Nicolas Soriano of FL., Virgilio Aguilar of...
Ricarda Ortega-Cooney
Nov 2, 2021
Ricarda Jenny Ortega-Cooney, 47 of Otto, North Carolina, passed away on November 2, 2021. Ricki is preceded in death by her mother Rosie Ortega, her father Sahadeo (Sammy) Maharajh, and her brother David Ortega. She leaves to mourn her beloved husband, Michael Cooney, her siblings Dianne, Vishnu (Benji), Bernadine (B), Sharon, Rawle and Richard, her nieces and nephews Khalil, Khadijah,...
Jeffrey Parker
Nov 1, 2021
Jeffrey Wade Parker, 59 of Franklin, passed away on November 1, 2021. Jeff was born in Lakeland FL. to Dennis Arnold and Glenda Lowe Parker. He was a Navy Veteran and worked in Applied Network Infrastructure & System and enjoyed working with computers. He is survived by his parents, Dennis, and Glenda Parker. A memorial service will be held at...
Christine Waters
Nov 1, 2021
Franklin, NC: Christine DeHart Waters, 87, passed away November 1, 2021. No public services are planned. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Ms. Waters' family. Online condolences may be made at www.moffittfamilyfuneralcare.com
Robert Rowland
Oct 30, 2021
Robert Harley Rowland,73, of Franklin passed away October 30, 2021, after a period of declining health. Robert was born in Macon County to the late Royal and Carrie Henderson Rowland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Kathy Rowland, of Nantahala. Robert was of the Baptist faith and a member of White Oak Baptist...
Krista Bennett
Oct 30, 2021
Franklin, NC: Krista Lauren Bennett, 42, passed away October 30, 2021. Krista was employed at Drake Enterprises and loved living in the mountains. She was an avid reader that began when she was two yrs old, and always looked forward to being with her pup, Dixon, and two cats, Castile and Misha. Krista is survived by her husband, Christopher B....
Rose Rogers
Oct 30, 2021
Rose Irma Coggins Rogers, 92, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, October 30, 2021. Born in Jackson County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Annie Bennett Coggins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Pat Theodore Rogers; daughter, Deborah Hickey; and siblings, Ellis Coggins, Everette Coggins,...
Glenn Fraser
Oct 29, 2021
Glenn Fraser,73, of Franklin passed away at his home on October 29,2021. Born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Elmer and Katherine Oswald Fraser. He was preceded in death by his parents. Glenn was a veteran of the United States Navy and was awarded the Bronze Star. After his military career Glenn served in law enforcement for over 20 years....
Carolyn Nohria
Oct 28, 2021
Carolyn Rice Nohria, 70, of Franklin, departed this life on Thursday, October 28th 2021. Many souls leave this world for the next at sunrise and sunset and at the changing of the tides. Something in nature or time and space sees to that—it's a mystery, and if ever there was a soul who'd take advantage of a mystery it was...
Ray Baxley
Oct 28, 2021
Clarence Ray Baxley, 70 of Franklin, passed away on October 28, 2021. Ray was born in Carmi IL. To the late Grover and Laura Upton Baxley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Eddie Baxley. Ray was saved at Ashland Christian in Mill Shoals, IL. On October 10, 2021. He is survived by his...
Danny Jackson
Oct 27, 2021
Danny Allen Jackson, 67, of Franklin, NC (formerly of Millbury, Ohio) passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Danny Jackson was born October 6, 1954, in Toledo, Ohio and graduated from Whitmer High School in 1972. Dan went to work as a journeyman pipefitter with Ford Motor Company and Sunco Refinery. Dan returned to Ford as a...
Eric Ellis
Oct 26, 2021
Eric Randolph Ellis, 60 of Franklin, passed away on October 26, 2021. Eric was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Jewel Swecker Ellis and the late Alfred Lee Ellis. Eric was member of the NRA, and enjoyed classic cars, and working in his yard and in his garden. He is survived by his mother, Jewel Ellis, and siblings, Sara Ellis, and...
Tony Mccall
Oct 25, 2021
Tony Israel McCall, of Franklin NC, at the age of 52 years old passed away on October 25, 2021, after a long battle with COVID. The family is deeply saddened by his death. Tony was born on September 20, 1969 and attended Franklin High School and lived in Franklin his whole life. Tony Retired from Macon Oil Company at the...
James Munger
Oct 24, 2021
James "Jim" Shipman Munger, 83 of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Jim was born in Macon County to the late William and Lona Crane Munger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Gene Munger, Martha Owens, Anne Holley, Fred Munger; and son-in-law, Steven Nylund Jim was a member of the Macedonia...
Julie Reed
Oct 24, 2021
Julie Annette McCall Reed, 56, of Franklin, died on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Born in Rabun County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Halley Talley McCall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ricky McCall. Julie had previously worked as a cashier at Dollar Tree in Helen, GA, and was...
Clell Morton
Oct 21, 2021
Clell Howard Morton, 90, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Born in Gatlinburg, TN, he was the son of the late Verless James and Cora Alice Owenby Morton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Helen Lenora Vaughan Morton; son, Jeff Morton; and...
Mary Medlin
Oct 21, 2021
The family of Mary Ruth Cruse Medlin, 89, of Otto, NC, wish to announce Mom passed away peacefully on October 21, 2021 in Lawrenceville GA. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 30th at the Maidens Chapel Church Cemetery. Family and friends are happily welcomed to share the service. Mary Ruth was born at Lakeview, GA on Aug....
Thelma Petrone
Oct 20, 2021
Thelma Allmon Petrone, 95, of Highlands, NC passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Born in New York on January 30, 1926, Thelma was the daughter of the late George D. Allmon and Anna Handlir Allmon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Michael Petrone. She is survived by her husband of 71...
William Emory
Oct 19, 2021
William Perry Emory, 82 of Franklin, passed away on October 19, 2021. William was born in Black Rock, GA. to the late Thomas and Della Emory. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Carolyn Emory; daughter, Tabitha Roxanne Emory; 3 brothers; and 1 sister. William was a member of Prentiss Church...
