John Potts
Jun 27, 2020
John Wade Potts was born in Pulaski County, MO. on April 5, 1962, to Wade and Lucille Zachary Potts, and went on to Glory on June 27, 2020. He was a man who enjoyed simple mountain pleasures such as baiting a hook and hoping for a fish, or taking a trail to get to his destination. He was always a...
James "Bo" Thompson
Jun 22, 2020
James Fred Borland "Bo" Thompson, 76 of Franklin, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020. Born in Sandersville, GA, he was the son of the late Carl Alexander Thompson and Mary Will Johnson Thompson. Bo was a true southern gentleman and his faith and wife Eula were always his top priority. He was loved by all who truly knew him....
Christopher Godwin
Jun 17, 2020
Christopher "Chris" Harvey Godwin, 60, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Born in Georgia, he was the son of Nell Crouch of Travelers Rest, SC and the late Cecil Christopher Godwin. Chris enjoyed being outdoors with his dog, Alice and could often be found fishing, gardening, and tending to his chickens. He proudly served his country as...
Ray Lillard
Jun 15, 2020
Ray Massey Lillard, 63, of Portland, OR, passed away on June 15, 2020. Born in Hollywood, FL, he was the son of Rose Massey Lillard and the late Albert James Lillard. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brother, Jim Lillard of Hendersonville, NC. Ray worked most of his life as a graphic designer, most recently for...
Adam Kenyon
Jun 10, 2020
Adam Ernest Kenyon, 47, of Franklin, previously of Colorado and Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Adam enjoyed camping and being outdoors. He is survived by his dad, Ron Kenyon; four children, Kayla Harrington and Katlyn Harrington both of Franklin and Natasha Kenyon and Amber Lambdin both of Grayling, MI; two stepchildren, Audrie Fournier and Veronika Fournier both...
Betty Lou Clontz-Tabor
Jun 10, 2020
Betty Lou Clontz-Tabor, 74, of Bryson City, NC, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Born in Haywood Co, she was the daughter of the late Fred Clontz and Rosa Spain Clontz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Fred and Terry Putnam; daughter, Sheila Dianne Putnam Smalish and five brothers and sisters. Betty...
Milton Dwight Estes
Jun 8, 2020
Milton Dwight Estes, 66, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020. Born in Macon County, he was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Edward Estes and his mother, Donna Lee Estes. He worked at Belden's, the mica plant, AmeriGas and Toccoa Natural Gas. He enjoyed fishing and cutting up with his friends. He also enjoyed spending time...
Bobby Carver
Jun 6, 2020
Bobby Ray Carver, Sr., a wonderful husband to his wife of 55 years, and a great father to his daughter and three sons, went on to Glory on June 6, 2020. He was known as being dependable and industrious—a man's man who provided for his family by working on both the Sutton and Moore dairy farms in Macon County. Born...
Anton Wallitschek
Jun 6, 2020
Anton "Tony" Wallitschek, 94, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020. Born in Romania, he was the son of the late Joseph and Magdelaine Ruck Wallitschek. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death in 1986, by his wife of 35 years, Veronia Wallitschek. Tony was a builder and loved gardening and fishing. He was affectionately known...
Patrice Reeves
Jun 5, 2020
Gwendolyn "Patrice" Anderson Reeves, 54, of Leicester, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020. Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Gwendolyn Bishop Anderson. Patrice was a Sales Manager with Mobile Communications of America. She was an avid animal lover who enjoyed life and her family. Patrice is survived by her husband of...
Phoebe Bateman
Jun 4, 2020
Phoebe Ann Bateman, 82, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020. Born in Jackson Co, she was the daughter of the late Thurman Franklin and Ruby Rogers Franklin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Ruby Lee Bateman; son-in law, Mitchell Bates; brother, Boyd Franklin as well as infant twin brothers. Phoebe...
Norman Heckel
Jun 3, 2020
Norman Q. Heckel, son of the late Q.R. and Mildred Heckel, went to his Heavenly home on June 3, 2020. He was born in Findlay, Ohio in 1938 and the family moved to Fort Myers, Florida in 1951 where he spent most of his adult life. Norman married the late Patricia Louise Geller. He is survived by their four children;...
Amy Anthony
May 30, 2020
Amy Thomasine "Tommie" Jenkins Anthony, 75, of Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020. Born in Macon County on December 29, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Alean Queen Anthony and the granddaughter of the late Thomas Queen. In addition, she was preceded in death by two sisters; Jeanette Thomas and Marjorie Caldwell. She was retired from...
Daniel Tomberlin
May 29, 2020
Daniel Ray Tomberlin, 18, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020. A native of Macon County, he was the son of Jody and Cindy Peek Tomberlin. He was a member of Cartoogechaye Church of God. Daniel was a video gamer; and enjoyed watching NASCAR, his favorite driver was Jimmie Johnson. In addition to his parents, he is survived...
Billy Butler
May 28, 2020
Billy Joe Butler, 58, of Franklin passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020. Born in Scott Co, KY, he was the son of the late William Lee Butler and Julie Marie Gross Butler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Louise Butler. Billy was a member of Black Mountain Baptist Church and enjoyed working...
Jimmy Mccall
May 26, 2020
Jimmy Lee McCall, 78, of Cashiers, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Born in Jackson County, NC, he was the son of the late Albert and Mary Brown McCall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Johnny McCall and a brother, Thomas McCall. Jimmy loved his dogs and enjoyed hunting coon, hog, bear and...
Louis "Doug" Whitley
May 26, 2020
Louis Douglas "Doug" Whitley, 70, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Born in Jacksonville, NC, he was the son of the late Benjamin Louis Whitley and Pauline Bynum Conyers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Judy McGuire and Margie Mooring. Doug was a talented Master Trim Carpenter. He was a...
Donald Miller
May 26, 2020
Donald Bates Miller was born October 14, 1931, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and lived until May 26, 2020. During the 88 years he was on Earth, he proved himself to be exceptional time and again. He truly lived life to the fullest. He attended Wabash College and received his Bachelor of Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Later, he completed his...
David Head
May 23, 2020
On May 23, 2020, a beautiful spring day, just perfect for enjoying a motorcycle ride, David Franklin Head, along with his wife, Dawn, tragically lost his life and entered into his heavenly home. David was joined in death by his wife, Dawn Head; and preceded by his paternal grandparents, JD and Annie Dryman Head; and his maternal grandparents, Ben and...
Dawn Head
May 23, 2020
Dawn Michelle Head was born on January 21, 1970, to John E. Rabun and Nancy Lynn Shirey Lata. Dawn was an avid runner, participating for more than twenty years in the world's largest 10K race—The Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Georgia. A member of the Methodist faith, Dawn was personable, friendly, and big-hearted. Her favorite Bible verse from I Corinthians...
