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...
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....
