Alice J Laurenzo
Jan 12, 2021
Myrtle "Alice" Johns Laurenzo, 90, of Franklin, NC., passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the Franklin House. Alice was born March 18, 1930 in Osceola County Florida to the late Benny and Lena Pearl Johns. Surviving Alice is her children, David Connell and Daughter, Brenda O'Steen, grandchildren, Justin and Jeffrey Connell, great grandchild John David Connell. Alice owned and...
Annie Mcgahagin
Jan 12, 2021
Annie "Ruth" McGahagin, 94 of Franklin, died on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at her home. Mrs. McGahagin was born in Fort Myers, FL, the only child of the late Orren Thomas and Annie Kellogg Tuttle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, George, who died in 2017; and a daughter, Sharon...
Calvin Queen
Jan 12, 2021
Samuel "Calvin" Queen, 73 of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 after a period of declining health. A native of Rabun County, GA, he was the son of the late John Claude and Gladys Holcomb Queen. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Norton; and four brothers, Bob , T.J., Jim,...
Thomas Renner
Jan 11, 2021
Thomas R. Renner, age 77, of Franklin North Carolina passed away at his residence on Monday January 11, 2021. He was born on September 23, 1943 in Waukesha, Wisconsin where he graduated high school. On March 8, 1969 he married Kaylynn Kaiser. She preceded him in death on October 31, 1988. He married his wife of 30 years Nancy Hanson...
Joyce Bryant
Jan 11, 2021
Even at 90 years old, Joyce Cassada Bryant kept the twinkle in her eyes and her easy going way of making and keeping friends. Born in Clay County on November 14, 1930, Joyce came to Franklin, started from scratch, and was able to make a name for herself in Macon County. Joyce began her career when she was employed at...
Clarence Scott
Jan 11, 2021
Clarence Bascomb Scott, 80, of Franklin passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Ralph and Alice Franks Scott. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Fred Scott, Clyde Scott and George Scott; and sister, Margie Scott. Mr. Scott, a lifetime resident of Macon county, was...
Virgie Southard
Jan 8, 2021
Virgie McConnell Southard, 62, of Franklin, North Carolina passed away Friday, January 8th, 2021. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Omah & Harley McConnell. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her best friend and husband of 39 years, Willard Southard. Three brothers, Wade McConnell, Wayne McConnell, and Alvin Tallent. And...
James Fuchs
Jan 8, 2021
FRANKLIN, NC – James William (Bill) Fuchs, 71, devoted husband, father of two, passed away January 8, 2021 after a brave battle with Cancer. He was born March 11, 1949 to Fred and Barbara Fuchs of Homestead, Florida. Bill's first grade report card described his personality best: "He is a great student, but he must S-L-0-W down!" Slow down, he...
Roger Alewine
Jan 7, 2021
Reverend Roger Wayne Alewine Sr., 83, of Franklin passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021. Born in Red Bank SC, he was the son of the late Lonnie and Ileen Goodwin Alewine. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Larry Alewine and sisters, Miriam Alewine, Evelyn Alewine and Lois Alewine. Rev. Alewine, a Franklin resident since...
Ronnie Stiwinter Lowing
Jan 7, 2021
Mrs. Ronnie Dean Stiwinter Lowing, 84, of Franklin, NC passed away at the Franklin House on Thursday January 7, 2021. Ronnie was born August 6, 1936 to the late L.C. and Ruby Fox Stiwinter. Ronnie is also predeceased by her life partner, George Shook, Son; Tommy Mauldin, daughters; Robin Dawn "Princess" Mauldin Coggins, Mary Alice Mauldin, sister and brother in-law,...
Robert Lahmers
Jan 7, 2021
Mr. Robert l. Lahmers, 93, of Franklin, NC passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born June 21, 1927 in Reedurban, Ohio to the late Fredrick and Grace Horne Lahmers, he is also predeceased by his sisters, Ethel, Margaret, Jeanette and Nellie. Surviving Robert is his wife of 72 years, Patricia Clepper Lahmers. In addition...
Calvin Cowart
Jan 7, 2021
Mr. Calvin Woodrow Cowart, 77, of Otto, NC., passed away Thursday January 7, 2021 in Franklin, NC. Calvin was born July 12, 1943 in Rabun County Georgia to the late Ned and Violet Ruth Ledford Cowart Surviving Calvin is his wife, Patsy Taylor Cowart, son Calvin "Edward" (Barbara) Cowart, step-son James Stacy Passmore and partner Carl Sly, grandchild, Brandy (Randy)...
Marshall Henson
Jan 6, 2021
Marshall P. Henson, 80, of Franklin, went to his heavenly home on January 6, 2021. Born in Highlands, NC, he was the son of the late Frank and Edith Norton Henson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Jennings Henson and daughter, Sabrina Garner. Marshall had a love of gospel music. He started...
Bernice Keir
Jan 5, 2021
Bernice Moselle Keir (Welch) age 94, passed peacefully from this life to her eternal home on January 4th, 2021, to join her beloved husband John to whom she was married for 71 years. A native of Waco Texas, she was the daughter of the late Addie and Frank Welch. She lived most of her adult life in St. Cloud Florida...
Cheera Roadarmel
Jan 5, 2021
Cheera Lona Soper Roadarmel, 101, passed away on January 5, 2021 after a brief illness. Daughter of the late Elsie and Marcus Soper, she was preceded in death by husband George Lehman (killed at Saipan during WWII, 1944) and husband Willard F. "Bud" Roadarmel, 1992. Her life is celebrated by her children, Bonnie Cromley (Carl) of Quitman, PA, Eileen Hess...
Daniel Teslow
Jan 5, 2021
On Tuesday, January 5, 2021, Daniel Teslow, loving husband and father of three daughters passed away at age 74 in Franklin, NC. Dan was born on November 22, 1946 in Rockford, IL to Virgil and Lily Teslow. He graduated from Guilford high school and served in Alaska in the Army Signal Corps during the Vietnam War. When he returned, he...
Gay Fouts
Jan 4, 2021
Gay Eldridge Fouts, 91 of Franklin, passed away on January 04, 2021. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Ralph and Lola Holbrooks Fouts. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Maude Fouts; sister, Palma Maslin; and brother, Dolpha Fouts. Gay lived most of his life in Franklin, NC...
Pearl Holland
Jan 3, 2021
Pearl Angel Holland, 88 of Franklin, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, January 3, 2021 after a period of declining health. A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Cordie Gibson Angel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, VL Holland; a son, Mike Holland; and a...
David Henry
Jan 2, 2021
David Wiley Henry, 90, of Franklin passed away January 2, 2021. Preceding Mr. Henry in death were his parents Robert and Laura Williams Henry, brothers; Walter Henry, and John C. Henry, sisters, Edna Roberts, and Kathleen Woody, also grandson David Henry. Mr. Henry was a veteran of the Vietnam and Korean Wars where he served as a Combat engineer. He...
Jodie Carver
Jan 2, 2021
Jodie Lorene Pressley Carver,47, died on January 2, 2021. Born in Toccoa, GA, she was preceded in death by her parents Joel and Betty Pressley. Jodie has lived in the Franklin area for 24 years. Jodie loved fishing ,hiking, riding four-wheelers and being outdoors. She especially loved her grandchildren and spending time with them. She was a machine operator in...
