Jeannie Nolle
Nov 16, 2020
Jeannie Gilham Nolle, 88, of Franklin, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020. Born in Orlando, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Charles Gilham and Daisy Harrell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Richard Nolle. Jeannie was a telephone operator for Southern Bell Telephone Company prior to her retirement. She was...
Henry Burmester
Nov 16, 2020
Henry (Hank) Schuldt Burmester, 82 of Otto, North Carolina passed away November 16, 2020, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. A native of Avrill Park, NY, Hank grew up participating in every sport he could. He loved sports. As a result of this passion, Hank became a professional baseball umpire. And as one could imagine, he could always be found...
Wayne Swank
Nov 10, 2020
Wayne Thomas Swank went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2020 while under hospice care for Alzheimers. He was born on March 8, 1936 in Washington D.C. He was the son of William Swank and Evelyn Menne. He is preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Swank, and his parents. He is survived by his wife Roberta Swank,...
Robert Mcmahan
Nov 6, 2020
Robert "Doc" Roger McMahan, 85, of Franklin, died Friday, November 06, 2020. A native of Macon County, Mr. McMahan was the son of the late Kelsie and Loreena Greene McMahan. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Carl, Clarence and Ted McMahan; and his sisters Opal Sanders Brown, Marcella Wykle and Ruth Sult. Doc retired from General Motors and...
James Kitzner
Nov 6, 2020
Dr. James Ernest Kitzner passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at the age of 69 with nary a gray hair on his head. He was so fortunate to enjoy 22 years of retirement and a wonderful 17 years here in Franklin with his wife Carol and many dear friends. He succumbed to the horrible ravages of Lewy Body Dementia...
Charles Cassidy
Nov 5, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Charles Lee Cassidy announces his passing on November 5, 2020. Known as Chuck by friends and family, he was a husband, dad, and grandad who enjoyed his family and encouraged large family gatherings for every occasion. A country boy raised on a six acre farm near Indianapolis, Chuck knew the meaning...
Roma Nell Mashburn
Nov 4, 2020
Roma Nell Mashburn, 85, of Franklin passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Born in Robbinsville, NC to the late Fred and Hester Gibson Hooper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Lyman Mashburn; her siblings, Irene Carter, Fred Hooper, Jr., Lawdy Hooper and Lloyd Hooper. Roma Nell was a Charter member of Mashburn...
Ruth Mclean
Nov 3, 2020
Ruth Helen Pruett McLean, born to Willie and Clara Turner Pruett on August 19, 1928, passed from this life on November 3, 2020. Voted on by grandchildren and great grandchildren, Ruth held a title she cherished more than anything—World's Number One Nonna. Known for her huge heart and generosity, Ruth's kindnesses and giving spirit did not stop with her family...
Michael Sprinkle
Nov 2, 2020
Michael Lee Sprinkle, 54, of Franklin, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020. He was a lifelong resident of Franklin, born in Macon County to the late John L. and Anna Elizabeth Candler Sprinkle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Doris Ann McCoy and Hilda Heine and a brother James "Jimmy" Larry Sprinkle. He...
Robert Shepherd
Nov 2, 2020
Robert Mitchell Shepherd, 81, of Franklin, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Perry Soloman Shepherd and Lola Mae Messer Shepherd. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Minnie Talley and a brother, John Shepherd. Robert proudly served his country in the U.S. Army,...
Hardin Gribble
Oct 31, 2020
Hardin "Junior" Gribble, 71, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Hardin A. and Mary Rogers Gribble. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Doris Owens, Robert Gribble, and Mary Anne Gribble. He was a Heavy equipment operator who worked hard building...
John Wiggins
Oct 29, 2020
John Lyndon Wiggins, 88, of Salem, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 29, 2020. John was born in Swain County, North Carolina on June 5, 1932 to the late Conely and Mayme Wiggins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved brothers, Wayne and Clyde. He was the oldest of...
Richard Lifter
Oct 28, 2020
Mr. Richard Francis Lifter, 89, of Franklin died Wednesday October 28, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. A graveside service will be held Monday November 2, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Franklin, NC. Rev. Tim McQuitty will officiate, Macon funeral home is in charge of the arrangements.
Lillian Nauheimer
Oct 26, 2020
Lillian Ann Nauheimer, 77, of Franklin passed away Monday, October 26, 2020. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Serafino and Mary Gullo Egitto. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two brothers, Anthony and John Egitto. Lillian enjoyed crocheting, painting, painting ceramics, cooking, baking and researching ancestry. She was of...
Carmen Trine
Oct 26, 2020
Carmen Joy Trine went to be with the Lord, on October 26, 2020, while under hospice care. Carmen was born in Michigan, started her family in Florida, then resided in Franklin, NC for over thirty years. Carmen was preceded in death by her husband, Vic Trine and her daughter, Joy Blondun. She is survived by her children, Tina Romanowski (Albert),...
Charles Hudman
Oct 25, 2020
Charles Eugene Hudman of Franklin, NC passed away October 25, 2020. "Charlie" served his beloved nation in the US Navy and loved his career with General Electric. He will be missed by his loving wife, Marlene Benaquisto. No services are planned. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Mr. Hudman's family. Online condolences may be made at www.moffittfamilyfuneralcare.com
David Smith
Oct 21, 2020
David Walter Smith, 83, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020. He was born in Binghampton, NY to the late Minard and Effie Yocum Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Andrea Marie Smith; brothers, Kenneth, Marty, Leo and Donald and sister, Joan Smith. David worked for IBM for 28 years as...
Dennis Webber
Oct 20, 2020
Dennis Wayne Webber, 66, of Chiefland, Florida, died unexpectantly at his home on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. A native of Columbus, OH, he was the son of the late Wayne and Marjorie Webber. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Robin McKay Webber, who passed away on September 25, 2020,...
Joanne Baro
Oct 19, 2020
After a five-year battle with dementia, Joanne Bentz Baro (aka Memaw to not only her family but so many she embraced as extended family and friends ) went Home to be with the Lord on October 19, 2020 at her home in North Carolina, surrounded by her husband, Anthony Baro, her daughter Becca Baro and her granddaughter, Tawny Perez. Also...
John Moore
Oct 16, 2020
John R. Moore, age 85, of Topton, NC, passed away on October 16, 2020. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Mr. Moore's family. Online condolences may be made at www.moffittfamilyfuneralcare.com
