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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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Jeffrey Kenaston
Aug 5, 2021
Jeffrey P. Kenaston, 74, of the Nantahala Lake community and formerly of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Mr. Kenaston was born in Atlanta, GA, the son of the late Herbert Harold and Jane Taylor King Kenaston. In addition to his parents, Jeff was preceded by the "love of his life", his wife of 40 years, Linda...
Logan Anderson
Aug 5, 2021
Logan Shane Anderson, infant son of Joshua Shane and Lisa Marie Long Anderson, went home to be with Jesus, on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Logan is survived by his loving parents, Joshua Shane and Lisa Marie Long Anderson of Franklin; brothers, Bryan Knepp and Bryson Anderson; sisters, Harmony Knepp, Elizabeth Anderson, and Arianna Knepp; grandparents, Christine Long, Robert Long, Deborah...
Jeremy Miller
Aug 1, 2021
Jeremy Houston Miller, 48 of Franklin, previously of Mannassa VA, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021. Jeremy was born in Augusta GA. to Janet Avrett and the late Jerry Houston Miller. Jeremy was an avid reader and entomologist and loved to challenge world views in open discussions. He is survived by his wife, Melanie Miller of Franklin; daughter, Rowan...
Bobby Myers
Aug 1, 2021
Bobby "Ferd" Furman Myers, 88, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021. Born in Macon County, NC, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Bertha Cope Myers. In Addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Myers; brothers, John Howard "Ick" Myers and Casey Myers; and sister, Betty Crawford. Bob was a...
Leah Tolz Abbott Miller
Aug 1, 2021
Leah Tolz Abbott Miller, 95 of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021. Leah was born on January 31, 1926, to the late Harry Aaron and Netty Bialick Tolz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Hank Miller; and brother Avram Tolz. Leah attended Mountain Synagogue, was a member of the American...
Bernard Maki
Aug 1, 2021
Bernard "Bernie" Maki, 71 of Franklin, passed away on Sunday August 1, 2021. Bernie was born in Munich, Germany, and was the son of the late George and Elizabeth Weingartner Maki. Bernie was a member of the Holly Springs Community Club and enjoyed spending his time outdoors tending to his garden and lawn. He is survived by his wife of...
Grace Norwood
Jul 30, 2021
Mary Grace Norwood, 88 of Franklin, passed away on July 30, 2021. Grace was born in Americus GA. to the late John D. and Mary Preskitt Hammock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Marion Francis Powell and children Tim Norwood and Shannon Pilon. Grace had a green thumb and took pleasure in caring for...
Betty Henry
Jul 29, 2021
Betty Louise Houston Henry went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 29, 2021, after an extended illness. She fought a good fight, she finished the course. She is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years, Malcom Fred (Micky) Henry. She was born July 13, 1939, to Mary Rogers Houston (deceased) and Don Houston (deceased) of Buck...
Dan Wilson
Jul 28, 2021
Dan Andrew Wilson, 58 of Clayton GA, passed away on July 28, 2021. Danny was born in Jackson County to Bonnell Carver Wilson and the late Andrew M. Wilson. Danny was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. He enjoyed flying and had a pilot's license and loved working with fireworks as a pyrotechnician. Some of his other hobbies include...
Donald Labauve
Jul 27, 2021
Donald James LaBauve ("Jim") of Tuscaloosa, Alabama died suddenly on July 27, 2021, at the age of 74. Jim grew up in Lake Charles, Louisiana and attended Tulane University and LSU Law School. He was a partner at Broadhurst, Brook, Mangham, Hardy and Reed in Lafayette, Louisiana and later served as General Counsel at Aquila Gas Company and Energy Transfer...
Kenneth Alter
Jul 22, 2021
If humans can cross over the Rainbow Bridge on their way into Heaven, Kenneth (Ken) Alter crossed it on July 22, 2021 and had the most joyful reunion with all the dogs and cats that he had ever rescued, cared for, groomed and loved during his time on earth. Born in Dallas, Texas, on July 15, 1957, he was the...
Herbert Southard
Jul 21, 2021
Another one of our Lord's children just went to join Him with praise and rejoicing. If you knew Herbert Glenn Southard, you knew he loved the Lord Jesus and lived his life accordingly. He was a Christian first and a family man second. A member of Longview Baptist Church, he served as deacon for several years. During that time, he...
Marlene Day
Jul 20, 2021
Marlene Rose Day, 78, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Born in Chicago Heights, IL, she was the daughter of the late George O. and Erna Deihl Day. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Day and a nephew, Geoffrey Day. She loved her church family...
Gary Hill
Jul 20, 2021
Gary Allen Hill, 43, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Born in Hollywood, FL, he was the son of Catherine Foley Lequire and the late Gary L. Hill. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Daniel E. and Gertrude Foley. Gary lived in Franklin most of his life; he attended...
Nancy Patton
Jul 19, 2021
Nancy Lee Fisher Patton, 71, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021, after a period of declining health. Born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late James H. and Gladys Murray Fisher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Carey B. Patton, Jr. in May of...
Orrin Sword
Jul 19, 2021
Orrin Boyd Robert Sword Sr, 89, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021. Born in Salerno, FL, he was the son of the late Bert R. and Agnes Driggers Sword. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Elisha Woodcum; and sister, Hilda Mae Kovacs. "Bob", as he is affectionately known, was a...
Patrick Mcconnell
Jul 18, 2021
Patrick William McConnell, 63, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, July 18,2021. Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Millard B. and Louise York McConnell. Pat retired from the United States Airforce in 2001 as a C.M.S.G.T., and later retired from the Social Security Administration. He attended Prentiss Baptist Church. Pat was a very active member...
Kenneth Giblin
Jul 18, 2021
Kenneth "Ken" Cloyce Giblin, 81, of Franklin, passed away July 18, 2021. Ken was born in Detroit, MI to the late Cloyce and Gladys Lumley Giblin. In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his wife Nancy, sisters, Shirley Lowry, Mary Wise, both of FL., Betty Smith of MI., and brother, Mike Giblin of FL. Mr. Giblin...
Brian Mcconnell
Jul 16, 2021
Brian "Boney" Keith McConnell, 44, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021, after a period of declining health. He was born in Sylva, NC, the first son of Michael Keith and Diane Crisp McConnell. Brian was a member of Black Mountain Baptist Church. "Boney" as he was affectionately known, was a friend to many. He enjoyed working on...
Randall Downs
Jul 16, 2021
Franklin, NC: Randall (Randy) Clifford Downs, age 70, went to heaven July 16, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Randy's family.
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