Phylliss Garrison
Jul 15, 2021
Phylliss Rena Garrison, 37 of Franklin, passed away July 15, 2021. Phylliss was born in Milledgeville GA to Margie Wilson Garrison and the late Bobby Smith. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Bud Garrison; and sister, Jody Lynn Smith. Phylliss was a long-time resident of Macon County. She loved her family and animals....
Thomas Crawford
Jul 14, 2021
Thomas Preaulo Crawford, 91 of Franklin, passed July 14, 2021. Preaulo was born in Macon County to the late Cecil and Flora Robinson Crawford. In additions to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, George Crawford, Kenneth Crawford, and Lowell Crawford. Preaulo was a United States Army Veteran and served in the Korean conflict. He was a...
Robert Helmer
Jul 13, 2021
The family of Robert Earnest "Tug" Helmer is heartbroken to announce his passing on Tuesday, July 13th at his home in Highlands, North Carolina. He passed away peacefully in his sleep due to heart failure stemming from a childhood heart condition. Tug was born in Atlanta, Georgia, graduated from The Lovett School, attended University of Mississippi and graduated from The...
Ruben Cano
Jul 13, 2021
Ruben Cano, 77 of Franklin NC, passed away Tuesday July 13 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Alice Rosario; two daughters, Yvonne D Cano of Franklin and Michelle M Cano of Manchester TN; two sisters, Lourdes Lasselle of Tullahoma TN and Elvia Cano of Sacramento CA; and multiple nieces and nephews. Ruben...
James Perry
Jul 13, 2021
James Edward Perry III, 71 of Franklin NC, passed away July 13, 2021. Jim was born in Macon County to the late James E Perry Jr. and Byrda Nell Perry Vandiver. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his sister, Debra Ann Perry Thomas. Jim was a UNC and Western Carolina graduate, a member of the...
John Forest
Jul 12, 2021
John Alfred Forest, 92 of Franklin, passed away on July 12, 2021. John was born in Rochester NY to the late Henry and Alice Forest. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, John Alfred Forest Jr. and wife Dorothy Forest. John was a veteran of the US ARMY and was a Purple Heart recipient....
Earl Phillips
Jul 11, 2021
Loving and faithful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, son, friend, and most importantly, child of God, Earl Lynn Phillips departed this world on July 11, 2021 to enter the kingdom of heaven and the presence of the Lord. To all who knew him, Lynn was a joyful person who caught people off guard with his dry wit and sense of...
Patricia Thompson
Jul 10, 2021
Patricia Bryson Thompson, 74, of Franklin, went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Born in Macon County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Lydia "Eddie" Clark Bryson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Turner Bryson and J.L. Bryson; and sister-in-law, Mariea Bryson. Pat was an active...
Dorothy Gregory
Jul 10, 2021
Dorothy Rogers Gregory, 89, went to her Heavenly home on July 10, 2021. Mrs. Gregory was born in Macon County to the late John and Addie Miller Rogers. In addition to her parents Mrs. Gregory was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick "Pat" Gregory; six brothers, Lee, Harley, Carl, Henry, Harrison, and Willis Rogers; three sisters, Valerie Ledford, Blanche...
Mark Burrell
Jul 9, 2021
Mark Anthony Burrell, 56, of Franklin, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021. Born in Ozark, AL, he was the son of Maxie and Pat Burrell. Mark worked as a food service manager and he was a huge wrestling fan. He also enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his...
Linda Kenaston
Jul 9, 2021
Linda Boswell Kenaston, 75, of the Nantahala Lake community, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021. Born in Tarboro, NC, she was the daughter of the late A.J. and Ila Ruth Davis Boswell. Living in Chattanooga, TN for 43 years, she was the Director of Human Resources at Fortwood Center, Inc. for many years. Linda was the past president of...
Loren Long
Jul 9, 2021
Loren Maurice Long passed away on July 9, 2021, at age 51. Born in Lynchburg, VA in 1969, he was predeceased by his father, Harold Daniel Long, his mother, Margaret June Brinegar, his stepfather, Patrick Floyd Stanley and his brother, Daniel Conway Long (Wanda). He is survived by his sisters, Cynthia (Marvin), Lorita (Barry) and Sue (Thomas) as well as...
Joanna Brooks
Jul 8, 2021
On Tuesday, July 8, 2021, The Sapphire-Whitewater community lost an integral family member. Joanna "Jo" Irene Cross Brooks passed away at approximately 8:30 that morning, Due to ongoing health complications. Her final moments were spent in Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC after a series of stays and releases. Jo was born on March 30, 1961, in Mexico, Missouri, to...
D. Genevieve Hodgin Cruse
Jul 3, 2021
D. Genevieve Hodgin Cruse, 94, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Charles "Rush" and Alice Drake Hodgin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth T. Cruse, Sr.; sister, Ruth DeHart; and brothers, William Hodgin, Joe Hodgin, and C.M. Hodgin....
William Brian "Bo" Hedden
Jun 26, 2021
William Brian "Bo" Hedden, 52, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Aaron Bruce and Sandra Queen Hedden. Bo worked with his dad and brother as a pump installer for Hedden Brothers Well Drilling. He was a member of Louisa Chapel United Methodist Church and...
Susan Tippett Hunter
Jun 24, 2021
Susan Tippett Hunter, 59, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, June 24th, 2021. Susan was born in Robbinsville, NC, to the late James Robert (Bob), and Helen Hoffmeyer Tippett of Franklin. She was a member of Iotla Baptist Church. Susan was a 1979 graduate of Franklin High School, where she was very active in chorus and...
Mary Williams
Jun 23, 2021
Mary Susan Williams, age 61, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Born in Memphis, TN to William Carl Malone and the late Mary Charlene Russell, she was a member of the Church of God and loved to crochet. However, her dearest passion was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, who always put a smile on her...
Sally Pruett
Jun 22, 2021
Sally Marie Pruett, 75 of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Born in Marion Indianapolis, IN, she was the daughter of the late, Woodrow N. and Hilda Goldsmith McDonald. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Larry McDonald and a brother who died at an early age. Sally was a member of...
Virginia Houston
Jun 20, 2021
Virginia Earles Houston, 92, of Americus, GA, formerly of Franklin, died on Sunday, June 20, 2021. Born in Martinsville, VA, she was the daughter of the late Willie Jessie Earles and Mattie Cox Setliff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hayes "Gene" Houston; brother, Tommy L. Earles; and four sisters, Billie Jean Rogers,...
Gary Buhl
Jun 19, 2021
Reverend Gary Wayne Buhl, 88, of Franklin, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021. Born in Corbin, Kentucky, he was the son of the late James Everett and Irene Arnold Bull. He was predeceased by his wife Patricia Moore Buhl, brother Ray Bull, by sisters Mary Bull of Dayton, Ohio and Betty Foxx of Corbin, Kentucky, and aunt Louise...
