Ben Welch
Oct 4, 2021
Ben Lamar "Oz" Welch, 59, of Franklin, passed away on Monday October 4, 2021. Ben was born in Macon County to the late Claude and Christine Huggins Welch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Gary Welch. He was a talented wood craftsman, specializing in cabinetry. He enjoyed cooking, storytelling and never met a stranger....
Corinne Carlton
Oct 3, 2021
Corinne Davis Carlton, 93 of Otto, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021. Corinne was born in Fulton GA to the late Henry Grady Davis and Florence Ernest Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Gibson Carlton Jr; siblings, Evelyn Fuss, Harold Davis, Geraldine Betsill, Blanche Chatham, and Charlotte Head; and grandson, Chase...
Freda Owens
Oct 2, 2021
Freda Brewer Owens, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday October 2, 2021. Freda was born in Macon County to the late Thomas Eugene Brewer and Hazel Irene Henry. Freda adored her family and was the caregiver for her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Gene Owens; children, Ashley Owens, and Meagan Rogers (Eric); siblings, Shelby Rhodes...
Gino Pignataro
Oct 2, 2021
Gino Paolo Pignataro, 81 of Franklin, passed away on Saturday October 2, 2021. Gino was born in Italy, was of the Catholic Faith and was the owner of Body Visions Gym in Franklin for many years. He is survived by his wife, Valeriya Dankert; and son, Robert Pignataro. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday,October 20, 2021 from...
Roger Brabson
Sep 29, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Roger Austin Brabson announces his passing after a brief illness on September 29, 2021. Roger, born on May 26, 1951, was the son of Anna Mae Buchanan Brabson and Harry A. Brabson. Roger was known as a master carpenter who took great pride in his craftsmanship. What his formal education lacked...
James Verran
Sep 28, 2021
James Henry Verran, Sr., 91, passed away September 28, 2021. He was born in Akron, Ohio on March 15, 1930. He served in the U.S. Army as well as the U.S. Air Force. He was a school teacher and later received his building contractor's license. He loved building houses of which he built many in his lifetime. He also enjoyed...
Regenald Lightsey
Sep 28, 2021
Regenald Frank Lightsey, 90, of Franklin, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Born in Williston, FL, he was the son of the late Rufus Frank and Mary Virginia Colson Lightsey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Richard Benton Lightsey, a sister, Virginia Fay Lightsey and a brother, Elmer...
Kaleb Pitts
Sep 26, 2021
Kaleb Leavy Pitts, infant son of Kevin and Jenny Pitts, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, September 26, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Kaleb is survived by his parents, Kevin Allen Pitts and Jennifer Saucier Pitts of Otto, NC; his sisters who adored him, Kenzie, Olivia, and Caroline Pitts of the home; paternal grandparents, Ralph and Gail...
Emmanuel Carrion
Sep 25, 2021
Some things are just difficult to believe. On September 25, 2021, the passing of Emmanuel William Carrion, also known as Manny, is one of those. Manny was unforgettable, larger than life. He honestly never met a stranger and left a memory with everyone he met. Manny was born on March 22, 1979 to William and Susan Anne LaPlante Carrion. He...
Richard Weaver
Sep 25, 2021
Richard "Dick" Weaver, 80, of Franklin went home to be with the Lord on September 25, 2021. Richard better known as Dick was born in Rochester, NY to the late Peter and Margery Tacy Weaver. Mr. Weaver served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. After his military service he was employed as an inspector in...
Roland Bodden
Sep 23, 2021
Roland Dudley Bodden, 75, of Franklin, went to be with Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Born in Miami, FL, he was the son of the late Rayal Brazley Bodden and Ellice Kathryn Bodden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ken Bodden. Mr. Bodden was a retired electrician,...
Willie Bates
Sep 23, 2021
Willie Eldon Bates, 72, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021. Graveside services will be help at 3:00PM, Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Hodgin Family Cemetery. Rev. Don Moffitt will officiate. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Willie's family.
Joseph Farrell
Sep 21, 2021
Joseph Edward Farrell, 60, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph Edward Farrell Sr. and the late Patricia Ann Linn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Helen Florence Linn, and Elmer John Linn, who Joe...
Patricia Mathis
Sep 21, 2021
Patricia "Diane" Bryant Mathis, 71, of Cullowhee, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Jess Bryant and Jean Coggins Tilley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two siblings, Sandra Reece and Billy Bryson. Diane was a member of Sugar Creek Baptist Church on Caney...
Joyce Mcmahan
Sep 19, 2021
Joyce "Jodie" Hodgin McMahan, 72, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Ed Charles and Arlee Tallent Hodgin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence Hodgin and Bryson "Budge" Hodgin. Joyce was affectionately known as "Jodie"...
Landie Wilson
Sep 19, 2021
Lloyd "Landie" Wilson, 67, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2021, after a period of declining health. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late John Riley and Pauline Kimsey Wilson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Vernece Anna Wilson in 2020; and three brothers, Mack Wilson, John...
Thomas Ritter
Sep 18, 2021
Thomas Eugene Ritter, 60, passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer on September 18th, 2021. Tom was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Eugene and Margaret Ritter (now both passed). Tom received his high school education at Aquinas High School in La Crosse. Tom then went on to The University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee for both his...
Hollis Busing
Sep 18, 2021
Hollis "Kent" Busing went home to his Lord & Saviour Jesus, 9-18-2021 in their home. Kent was born in Lakeland, FL, 9-1-1931, to His parents, Ruth & Glenn Busing. Kent graduated from the University of Florida as an Electrical Engineer in 1953. Kent was a decorated Air Force Veteran who served in the Korean War. He became a minister of...
Brevon Kimsey
Sep 16, 2021
Brevon Alexander Kimsey, 21 of Franklin, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021. Brevon was born in Macon County and was the son of William and Donna Kimsey. Brevon was very creative and artistic. He loved spending time outdoors, camping and fishing. His loving smile and big heart will be missed. He is survived by his loving family, William and Donna,...
Sergio Izquierdo
Sep 13, 2021
Sergio Izquierdo, age 55 of Otto, passed away Monday, September 13th, 2021. Sergio was born in Cuba on September 9th, 1966. He is the son of the late Juan Geofredo Izquierdo and Felicia Hayde Marcelo Mondejar Izquierdo. Sergio was a wonderful man who exemplified what it means to be a godly man, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was born...
