Obituaries

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gregory Brown

Oct 12, 2021

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Sandra Vos

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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