Barbara Weston
Jun 2, 2025
Barbara Ramsey Weston, formerly of Clayton, GA, affectionately known as Ms. Babs or Marmie, peacefully went to be with the lord in Highlands NC on June 2, 2025, at the age of 87. Born in Moberly Missouri on October 7, 1937, to the late Robert (Bob) and Jane Babcock Ramsey. Babs spent a lifetime of touching hearts and inspiring kindness...
Terry Smith
Jun 1, 2025
Terry "Tom" Jewel Smith, 69, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025. Terry was born in Macon County to the late Jewel and Louise Woody Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Judy Wyatt. He served his country in the US Army for over 20 years. When he was stationed in...
Brooklyn Keneipp
Jun 1, 2025
Brooklyn Ruth Keneipp, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed peacefully on June 1, 2025, into the arms of Jesus at the age of sweet sixteen. Born and raised in the beautiful mountains of Franklin, North Carolina. She will be remembered for her unwavering faith in Christ. She enjoyed spending her days outside with her beloved dog "Amari" and her...
Virginia Lee
May 30, 2025
Juanita Allen Lee, 95, died peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025, just 8 weeks following her husband Boyd Lee's passing. She was born April 2, 1930, in Buncombe County, NC to the late Frances Stuman and Rev Vance Newlyn Allen. Juanita is survived by one brother and two sisters, JV Allen (Ivan), Mary Frances Nelson (Alva), and Linda Allen. She...
Teresa Mcroy
May 29, 2025
Teresa McRoy (née Church), 66, of Franklin, North Carolina, passed away on May 29, 2025. Born on November 16, 1958, to the late James and Christine Church, she was a devoted mother to Melissa Canyon, Cassandra Jordan, and Jelissa Jordan, and a loving grandmother to Teresa, Isabella, Micah, Christina, Johnny, and Cedrick. She is also survived by her sisters, Bonnie...
Keri Vephula
May 29, 2025
Keri Vephula was born January 27, 1966, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital to Linda and the late Dang Vephula. She left us and went to heaven May 29, 2025. She had actually looked forward to this day because she would meet her dad, who died a month before she was born. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Dr. Chumlong...
Kathleen Shields
May 28, 2025
Kathleen Simpson Shields, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, at the age of 75. Born in Buffalo, NY on October 28, 1949 she was the daughter of Fred and Audrey Simpson. Kathleen will be remembered for her warm smile, her generous and loving spirit and unwavering love for her family. She...
Nancy Stanley
May 28, 2025
Nancy Lee Hall Stanley, 72, of Franklin, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Jessie and Willi Kate Sanders Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Stanley; brother, Randy Hall, and infant grandson, David Ledford. She loved the Lord and her family. Nancy was a...
Thomas Hackett
May 27, 2025
Thomas Richard Hackett, age 72, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025 following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on July 19, 1952 to the late James Edward Hackett and Margaret Lawing Hackett. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his brother, Jeffrey David Hackett. Tom proudly served in the United States Army and the...
Steve Hopkins
May 27, 2025
Steve Joe Arthur Hopkins, 79, of Franklin, NC, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. Steve was the son of the late Charlie R. and Ruby Gilreath Hopkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Wanda Dalrymple; grandson, Wesley Joe; and brother-in-laws, Claude "Moose"...
James Pader
May 27, 2025
James B. Pader, age 94, was born August 25, 1930 and died May 27, 2025. "I had a happy life. I've been married 58 years, have been loving and faithful to the same woman all these years. I am proud of my children and grandchildren and wish them the best." Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home...
Charles Honeycutt
May 25, 2025
Charles Honeycutt, also known as Charlie, Snook, and Snooky, age 89, Otto, passed away Sunday, May 25 while he was surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born in Miami, the oldest of five boys, to Charles Reed Honeycutt and Ollie Wadsworth Honeycutt. Charlie worked his way up through the ranks of what is now known as AT&T. He worked...
Gina Sanders
May 22, 2025
Gina Sanders, age 41, passed away Thursday, May 22 following a courageous battle with cancer. Gina was born in Washington, DC and spent most of her life in Virginia. She was preceded in death by her mother, Toni Sanders; grandparents, John and Virgie Sanders; grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Hinton; and her canine companion, Ali. She was a creative and talented spirit....
Cathie Sprinkle
May 18, 2025
Cathie Sprinkle, 71, of Franklin, NC went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2025. She was a native of Macon County and was born on June 21, 1953, to the late Ervin and Bernice Moffitt. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Connie Bateman, and a brother, Keith Moffitt. Cathie was a...
James Clouse
May 17, 2025
James "Jim" Patrick Clouse, 77, of Franklin NC, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Jim was the son of the late Charles and Deloris Clouse. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Lynn Wright; son-in-law, Walter Wright; brother, Doug Clouse; and sister, Elizabeth Clouse. He was an avid collector of...
Robert Bennett
May 13, 2025
Robert Edward Bennett Sr, 94 of Franklin, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on May 13th, 2025 He was born November 26th, 1930 in Lakeland Florida to the late Edward L and Lily Morris Bennett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Elizabeth Ann Pearce Bennett, siblings, Jane Bennett Freier,...
James Douglass
May 12, 2025
James E. Douglass, was born in November 1928 and passed away on May 12, 2025, at Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, North Carolina. He was 96 years old at the time of his death. Born to the late Bernard A. Douglass and Nelia Stewart Douglass of Bessemer, Alabama. James was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margaret B. Douglass,...
Louise Roush
May 12, 2025
Louise Mae Roush February 12, 1935 – May 12, 2025 Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed peacefully in Franklin, NC. The only child of Louis and Mary Matejovitz, was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Ivan, and cherished daughter, Meryl. Lovingly remembered by her daughters Cheryl, Teryl, Caryl, and Daryl; her grandchildren Erin, Amber, Jeff, Heather, Michelle, Skyler,...
Hope Crisp
May 11, 2025
Hope Smith Crisp, 83, of Franklin NC, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025. Hope was born in Nantahala, NC, to the late Mint and Hallie Cook Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Teresa Crisp, and son, Jimmy Crisp. She was a devoted housewife who enjoyed spending her time taking care of her...
Gilbert Russell "Rusty" Key
May 11, 2025
Gilbert Russell "Rusty" Key, 68, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025. Rusty was born in Sanford, NC, to his parents, the late Bobby Joe Key and Adelaide Daniels Key. He graduated from UNC Chapel Hill, NC with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1979. He attended Campbell University School of Law, Buies Creek, NC and graduated with...
