Ruby Maze
May 25, 2021
Ruby Jewel (Flannery) Maze finished her earthly race on May 25, 2021, and went home to the Lord she loved and served for most of her 92 years. Born the third of seven children to Warren and Austa (Welch) Flannery in Stollings, West Virginia, in 1929, she grew up in eastern Kentucky. There, she met her beloved J.W. Maze, and...
Melissa Hall
May 25, 2021
Melissa Callahan Hall, 66 of Franklin, passed away on May 25, 2021. Melissa was born in Macon County to the late Troup Hall Jr. and Nancy Calloway Callahan. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Danny Hall; children, Christy Cabe (Jonathan), Jeremy Hall Pyatt, and Courtney Ellen Rogers (Roman); 7 grandchildren, Sydney Balmer (Ryan), Preston Jeremy Pyatt, Hunter...
James Sweeten
May 24, 2021
James Rodney Sweeten, 17, of Franklin, died on Monday, May 24, 2021 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. James was born in Mobile, AL on February 29, 2004. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Michelle Kennedy and sister Lexie. He enjoyed trucks, motorcycles, reading, music, and hanging with friends. He loved all animals, but his favorite was...
Laura Guffie
May 24, 2021
Laura Belle Long Guffie, 83 of Franklin, passed away May 24, 2021. Belle was born to the late Lawrence and Annie Sprinkle Long in Macon County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Zeb Guffie Jr.; and brothers, Lawrence Long Jr and George "Eddie" Long. Belle was a lifetime resident of Macon County and was...
Dakota Williamson
May 24, 2021
Dakota Andrew Williamson, 17 of Franklin, passed away May 24, 2021. Dakota was born in Macon County to Harold Andrew Williamson and Amber Latisha Klatt. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing and had an interest in mechanics. Dakota is survived by his parents Harold Andrew Williamson (Dianna Williamson) and Amber Klatt (Michael Crane); grandparents, Sandra K Green (Robert Welch),...
Jeffery Martin
May 23, 2021
Jeffery Stuart Martin, 57, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Born in Hampton, VA, he was the son of James Franklin and Patricia Grace Reynolds Martin. Jeff was a master carpenter, enjoyed wood working; and he loved music and playing the guitar. He is survived by his parents, James Franklin Martin and Patricia Reynolds Martin of Franklin;...
Eleanor Johnson
May 23, 2021
Eleanor Jane Johnson, 100, of Denver, NC formerly of Franklin, died on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Born in Swiekley, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Jabez and Eleanor Benton Tinsley Robinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Scott Johnson. Jane was a member of the Presbyterian PCA and involved...
Jake Breedlove
May 21, 2021
Jake Lee Breedlove, 86, of Franklin, died on Friday, May 21, 2021. Born in Swain County, he was the son of the late Alfred Gaston and Cora Lee Dehart Breedlove. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two children, Baby Breedlove and son, Alfred Breedlove; brothers, Clyde Breedlove, Frank Breedlove, Alfred Breedlove, and Ralph Breedlove; and...
Terry Gregory
May 20, 2021
Terry L. Gregory, 66, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Troy L. and Bessie Mae Taylor Gregory. Terry was a member of Black Mountain Baptist Church. He enjoyed bass fishing, spending time with his family and loved being with his grandchildren. He is survived by his...
Johnnie Frady
May 15, 2021
On May 15, 2021 as the sun rose over the mountains, Johnnie Sue Frady closed her eyes for the last time, opened her arms, and let the angels carry her home. She was 63 years old and although she lost her long and painful battle with cancer, she never lost her indomitable spirit or her sense of humor. Johnnie was...
Shirley Myers
May 14, 2021
Shirley Ann Thomas Myers, 83, of Franklin, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021. Born in Macon County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Porter Thomas and Ethel Moffitt Thomas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Larry Thomas and Jerry Thomas; sisters, Carol Thomas, Rosa Lee Hodgins, Betty Sue Talley and Margaret McGaha....
Sherry Ham
May 14, 2021
Sherry Elaine Mitchell Ham, 74, of Prairie Grove, AR, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born in Greenville, AL, she was the daughter of the late Bernice and Viola Smith Mitchell. Mrs. Ham worked as a ministry director for the North American Mission Board for many years. In her spare time, she enjoyed...
Ervin Bingham
May 14, 2021
Ervin Allen "Buck" Bingham, 80, of Franklin, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Clyde and Gertrude Bingham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Bob Bingham and Joe Bingham and stepmother, Margie Bingham. Ervin was a US Navy veteran and retired from Goodway Graphics....
Herbert Magee
May 13, 2021
Herb Magee (91), formerly of Franklin, NC and Spotswood, NJ, passed away May 13, 2021 in Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents Orville and Myrtle, his beloved wife of 53 years Betty, brothers Kenneth and Melvin, sisters Erma (Herb) Butler, Edith (John) Ferencze, Eleanor (Roy) Boyce, Marilyn (Robert) Hogue, and brother in-law Herman Jensen. He is survived...
Mary Stewart
May 12, 2021
Clayton, GA: Heaven's Gates opened wide on May, 12, 2021, to welcome newcomer, Mary Giles Stewart, into Glory. Mary loved the Lord with all her heart and enjoyed worshiping at Taylor's Chapel Baptist Church where she was recognized as the oldest member of the congregation. Mary loved to read and was a very prolific reader. After she retired and had...
Roscoe Singletary
May 11, 2021
Roscoe "Rocky" Dallas Singletary, 55 of Franklin, passed away May 11, 2021 following an accident while at work. Roscoe was born in Bradenton FL, to Virginia Robinson Hall and the late John Singletary. Rocky took pride in owning and operating Rocky's Satellite with his wife. He loved his family, the mountains, fishing, road trips, bar-b-q meals and sharing stories by...
John Blaine
May 11, 2021
It is with great sorrow the Blaine Family announces the passing of their loved one John Blaine after a courageous battle with cancer. Surrounded by his beloved wife, Mary Lee, and other loved ones he entered into his heavenly body to meet his Lord and Savior on May 11, 2021. John was preceded in death by his parents Gene "Bud"...
James Mitchell
May 9, 2021
James Alton "Al" Mitchell, 92 of Franklin, passed away on May 9, 2021. Al was born in Troy, ME, to the late James and Ruth Barker Mitchell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Arland Mitchell; sister, Athene Towne; and great granddaughter, Autumn Mitchell. Al was a farmer by trade and loved working in the...
Lionel Brooks
May 8, 2021
Lionel A. Brooks, 79, of Franklin, died on Saturday, May 8, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born in Jackson County, NC, he was the son of the late Isaac "Red" and Macie Best Brooks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Cameron Brooks. Lionel served in the United States Army and was...
Tammy Kimsey Walker
May 5, 2021
Tammy Kimsey Walker, 60, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of Becky Reece Kimsey and the late Floyd "Flick" Kimsey. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Brad Kimsey. Tammy was a longtime and very active member of Franklin First Assembly of God....
