Michael Magalis
Sep 21, 2025
Heaven got a good one. Michael Albert Magalis, age 73, passed away September 21st at Mission Hospital in Asheville North Carolina. He was born March 23rd, 1952, in Annapolis Maryland, the oldest of 4 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Magalis. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Suzanne Linda Magalis, and his sister, Patricia...
Rebekah Holland
Sep 17, 2025
Rebekah "Becky" Stiles Holland, 79, of Franklin, NC, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 17, 2025, surrounded by her family. Becky was born in Rabun County to the late George and Agnes Angel Stiles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Van Holland; and six siblings. She loved the Lord and reading...
Harold Elliott
Sep 17, 2025
On September 17, 2025, the Elliott family gathered around their husband, father, and grandfather, Harold Edwin Elliott, as he left this world just as he lived in it—with love, dignity, and a touch of humor. Born Christmas Day, 1940, Harold grew up with the mountains of Western North Carolina in his heart, a place he always knew he'd come home...
Linda Andy
Sep 13, 2025
Linda Gail Browning Andy, 69, of Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025. Linda was born to the late Arthur and Gertrude Crawford Browning. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick "Patriccio" Andy. After graduating from Baumholder High School, in Germany, she traveled to many places with her father as he was...
Roger Strum
Sep 11, 2025
Roger Kent Strum, 62, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025. Roger was the son of the late Thaxton Earl and Jean Strum. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his younger brother, Mark Todd Strum. He loved to fish with his brother, shoot air rifles, and spending time with his family. He is...
Patty Waters
Sep 10, 2025
Patty Pearson Waters, born November 24, 1946, in Catawba County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and dedication. She was preceded in death by her parents, Coy Pearson and Maggie Smith Pearson, and by her beloved husband Philip, who passed on February 22, 2024. A devoted accountant by profession and a woman of strong...
Laura Tardy
Sep 9, 2025
Laura "Agnes" Wooten Tardy, 84 of Franklin NC, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Agnes was born to the late Charles and Ruth Brown Wooten. She is survived by: two sons, Mark Tardy and Charles Tardy (Katie); daughter, Laura Doolittle (Craig); grandson, Blaine Doolittle; sisters, Catherine Ray Stinson, Shirley Shuler; and brother, Bruce Wooten. A special family gathering will be...
Wilburn Holt
Sep 9, 2025
Wilburn Wesley Holt, age 66, of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday September 9, 2025, with his family by his side. Wilburn was born in Rabun Co, GA, to the late Paul Robert "Bob" Holt and Pearl Irene Stiwinter. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Debra Holt. He enjoyed fishing and was always telling...
Judy Stiles
Sep 7, 2025
Judy Lee Stiles, 75 of Linden, NC, passed away September 7, 2025. Born in Jackson County North Carolina she was the daughter of the late Ora and Lucille Estes Cagle. She is survived by her husband, David Stiles; son, Donnie Stiles and David Lee Stiles & wife Barbara; daughter, Gina Endricks & husband Paul; grandchildren, Bradley Stiles, Delaney Stiles, Anna...
William Beil
Sep 5, 2025
William Robert "Billy Bob" Beil, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 5, 2025. Billy Bob was born in St Petersburg, FL, to the late William A and Cheryl D Guder Beil. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Marcia Beil. He was a dedicated father to his sons, a source of endless...
Hazel Jones
Sep 4, 2025
Hazel Buchanan Jones, 94, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at home on September 4, 2025. Born February 13, 1931, she was the youngest child of the late Tom L. Buchanan and Bessie McMahan Buchanan. Hazel loved spending time outdoors working in her yard and participating in annual wagon trains in both North and South Carolina with her late husband Wiley...
Robert Casey
Sep 2, 2025
Robert Thomas "Bob" Casey of Otto, NC, at the age of 88, passed away on September 2, 2025. Bob was a devoted and loving husband to Joyce Long Casey for 64 remarkable years until her passing in 2019. He was also a dedicated father to both Robert Thomas Casey, Jr., and Cheryl (Casey) Wray. Bob's life was a testament to...
Diane Hooper
Aug 28, 2025
Diane Houston Hooper, 68, of Franklin, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 28, 2025. She was born on March 15, 1957, in Marieta, GA, she was the youngest daughter of Herman C. and Bonnie W. Houston. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Furman Houston; sister, Lois Downs; brother-in-law, Edward Downs;...
Linda Joyner
Aug 26, 2025
Linda Ann Wallace Joyner, age 80, of Franklin, NC, passed peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Born in Harnett County, NC, Linda was the daughter of the late Willie and Ina Rose Wallace of Benson. She was also preceded in death by her twelve siblings. Linda earned a doctorate in Psychology and Christian Counseling and lived a...
Suzanne Magalis
Aug 24, 2025
Linda "Suzanne" Magalis, 77, of Sapphire, NC, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 24, 2025. Suzanne was born in Havre De Crace, Maryland, to the late William and Gladys Andrews Skipper. She earned a Bachelor of Art degree from UNCW. She was a teacher and real estate agent. Suzanne was an animal lover and volunteered with several no kill shelters including...
Peggy Hines
Aug 23, 2025
Peggy Annette Hines, 59, of Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025. Peggy was born in Millville, NJ, to the late James Leonard and Katherine Lou McMahan Sheehan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Ricky Sheehan, sister, Kathy Sheehan at birth, and brothers, Tony and Jeffrey Sheehan. She attended Tessentee Baptist Church. She...
Charles Hoffman-Gayley
Aug 18, 2025
Charles Robert Hoffman-Gayley, 75, passed away at his residence on Monday, August 18, 2025. Born in Plainfield, New Jersey, Chuck was the beloved son of Harry B. Gayley and Claire L. Minter Gayley. He is survived by his devoted wife, Joyce Hoffman-Gayley, who stood by his side with love and care. Chuck is also survived by two brothers, David Alley...
Jerry Baty
Aug 17, 2025
Jerry Gordon Baty, 83, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025. Jerry was born in Highlands, NC, to the late Ronald Baty and Cristy Hopper. He was an accountant. Services will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Carolyn Chastain
Aug 16, 2025
Carolyn Sue Dowdle Chastain, 72, of Dillard, GA, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 16, 2025. She is safe in the arms of Jesus but will be greatly missed by her family who loved her dearly She was born in Macon County to the late Plenny Earl and Launa Norris Dowdle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Francisco Rodriguez
Aug 15, 2025
Pastor Francisco "Frank" Rodriguez Jr., 68, of Franklin, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 15, 2025. Born September 23, 1956, in Chicago, he was a devoted husband, loving father, and beloved community leader known for his heart of gold and selfless spirit. He had a BS of Theology from Bob Jones University, Master of Divinity...
