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Recent Obituaries in Franklin, NC
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Franklin, NC area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Theodore Hitzler
Oct 18, 2021
Franklin, NC: Theodore Davis Hitzler, 88, passed away October 18, 2021. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Mr. Hitzler's family.
Marie Stone
Oct 17, 2021
Marie Lorraine Palmatier Stone, 78, of Franklin, North Carolina, passed on Sunday, October 17, 2021, surrounded by her family. Marie loved walking the Maryland beaches of the Chesapeake Bay and exploring her North Carolina property. She especially loved her Patterson Grove Campmeeting cottage where she spent the summers of her youth, and returned to spend many of her final summers....
Robert Ledford
Oct 17, 2021
Robert David Ledford, 60 of Franklin, passed away at home on Sunday, October 17. David was a Franklin native who loved hunting and fishing, but nothing made him happier than helping people. He spent his life building houses, farming, and taking care of his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. David is survived...
Roger Hicks
Oct 17, 2021
Roger William "Bill" Hicks Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on October 17, 2021. Born in Macon County to the late John Raymond and Olive "Ollie" Calloway Hicks. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Geraldine, son Roger William Hicks Jr., and infant sisters Mary and Bennie Hicks. Bill was a master trim carpenter who loved...
Patricia Carter
Oct 16, 2021
Patricia "Pat" Carter, 87 of Otto, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Pat was born on February 15, 1934, in West York Borough, PA, to the late William Martin and Sadie Eppley Humer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Arthur Carter; sons, William Martin Carter, Arthur E. Carter III,...
Gerald Wiggs
Oct 14, 2021
Gerald "Jerry" Allen Wiggs, 72 of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021. Jerry was born in Minneapolis to the late Joseph and Eunice Hoffmann Wiggs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Terry Wiggs, and Joey Wiggs. Jerry was a veteran and served 3 tours in Vietnam. He loved spending time with his...
James Teem
Oct 13, 2021
James L Teem, 90 of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. James was born in Macon County to the late James Ulrich and Roxie Ann Crisp Teem. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Horace Teem, Willa Mae Estes, Annie Mae Bailey, Pauline Thompson, Johnsie Bridgeman and John Teem. He is survived...
Dale Striewski
Oct 13, 2021
Dale Cameron Striewski, 56 of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Dale was born in Clearwater FL, to the late Earl Striewski Sr. and Mary Keenan Tull. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Striewski. Dale was of the Baptist faith, a Cowboys fan, and enjoyed playing video games, hunting, and...
Gregory Brown
Oct 12, 2021
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Sandra Vos
Oct 11, 2021
Sandra Ann Levernier Vos left this world on Sunday, October 10, 2021. She ws 64 years young. Sandy was born January 5, 1957 and was a woman loved by many! She was very concerned and compassionate toward others and gave you the news or advise straight up! Throughout her life she had many skills and performed many assorted jobs, the...
Edward Kochersberger
Oct 11, 2021
Franklin, NC: Edward William Kochersberger, Jr., 90, passed away October 11, 2021. No public services are planned. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Mr. Kochersberger's family.
Melba Watts
Oct 11, 2021
Melba Leola Watts, age 91, of Crestview, FL, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021. She was born September 6, 1930 in Franklin, NC. Melba and her husband, Riley, moved to Crestview, FL in 1956. Melba was a homemaker and loved gardening. She was a member of Garden City Baptist Church of Crestview, FL. Melba was preceded in death by her...
Ronald Rold
Oct 10, 2021
Ronald Stuart Rold, II, passed from this life on October 10, 2021. Ron, 64, was born on May 25, 1957, in Dade County, Florida. He was the son of Doug and Norma Rold. Ron's life ended unexpectedly while he was working at home. Ron was a United States Navy veteran who proudly served on a nuclear submarine. As a result...
Germaine Coates
Oct 8, 2021
Germaine Perry Coates, 92 of Franklin, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, surrounded by her four daughters and family. Germaine was born in MA, to the late Manuel and Belmedia Perry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Coates Jr., and son Joseph Coates III. Germaine enjoyed sewing, baking as well as...
Patricia Henderson
Oct 7, 2021
Patricia Louise Roten Henderson, 84, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, Oct 7th, 2021. Born in Macon County, "Patsy" was the daughter of the late Elmer Edgar and Ira Edna Holbrook Roten. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Sammy Edwin Henderson; and sisters, Maxine McClure, Jane Ledford, Martha...
Wendy Bryson
Oct 6, 2021
Wendy Lee Bryson, 62 of Franklin, Passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Wendy was born in San Antonio TX to the late Winfield and Roberta Lane Prentice. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Larry Bryson. Wendy was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed nature and loved watching birds, horseback riding and hiking. She is...
Sandra Stockton
Oct 6, 2021
Sandra Jean Stockton, 77 of Highlands, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Sandra was born in Oak Park, Illinois to the late Frank and Sarah Donald Stockton. Her father was in the military resulting in her growing up in multiple locations. As an adult she lived in Toronto, Canada for many years and later in Maryland. She moved to...
Myron Abernathy
Oct 5, 2021
Myron Henry Abernathy, born on January 13, 1950, to Henry D. and Marvene Geneva Burell Abernathy, passed from this life on October 5, 2021. Myron possessed a gentle spirit along with a big personality. Some might have accused him of being headstrong, and he probably would have agreed with them. He had a way, however, of relating to children that...
Ami Hammer
Oct 4, 2021
Ami Lynn Hammer, 50 of Franklin, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. Ami was born in Orlando FL. to Edward Farmer and Patricia Taylor Farmer. Ami attended Cartoogechaye Baptist Church. She was an animal lover and was active in animal rescue. She is survived by her mother, Patricia Farmer; and daughters Meagan Hammer, Lauryl Edmonds, and Katherine Hammer. The...
David Kennemore
Oct 4, 2021
Mike Kennemore, 64 of Highlands, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. Mike was born in S.C. to the late Harley and Margie McCallister Kennemore. Mike was an avid reader and one of Clemson Tiger's biggest fans. He is survived by his former wife, Leigh Anne Wilson; daughter, Ahzah Kennemore; Grandson Brantley McCall; and sisters, Dianne Owens and Judy Bryant....
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