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Recent Obituaries in Franklin, NC

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Franklin, NC area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Marvin Moffitt

Marvin Moffitt

Mar 2, 2020

Marvin Elbert Moffitt, 78, of Cullowhee, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020. Born in Jackson Co, he was the son of the late Finley Josiah Moffitt and Vylenna Belle McCall Moffitt. Marvin enjoyed music and playing guitar and dobro. He was Christian by faith and attended the Church of God. He is survived by his wife of 51 years,...

Macy Brooks

Macy Brooks

Mar 2, 2020

Macy Tate Brooks, infant daughter of Jeremy and Kira Brooks of Franklin went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 2, 2020. Macy is survived by Maternal Grandparents, Mark and Laressie Mason; Paternal Grandparents, Joe and Sharon Brooks; Great Grandparents, Joseph Richmen and Mary Pauline Brooks and Kathryn Cruse all of Franklin; Aunts and Uncles, Cody Brooks (Lulu),...

William Flowers

William Flowers

Mar 1, 2020

William Roy "Bud" Flowers Born February 5, 1951 Died March 1, 2020 William Roy "Bud" Flowers, 69, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020. Roy was born in Clayton, Georgia and was a lifelong resident of the Macon County area. He was the middle child of the late Claude and Jessie Tallent Flowers. Roy is survived by his...

Rita Bleier

Rita Bleier

Feb 29, 2020

Rita Dolores Trein Bleier, 84, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020. Born in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Stella Trein. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Helen Prisco and a brother, Rick Trein. Rita worked in banking for many years, as well...

Foy Dryman

Foy Dryman

Feb 29, 2020

Foy William "Papa" Dryman, 92, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020. Born in Macon Co, he was the son of the late Belle Dryman. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Bingham Setser Dryman. Foy was an active member of Asbury United Methodist Church where he served as President...

Lois Sparks

Lois Sparks

Feb 29, 2020

Lois Thompson Sparks, 91, of Franklin, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 29, 2020. Born in Portsmouth, OH, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Fannie Christian Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Donald Sparks and a grandson, Devin. Lois was a retired teacher...

Richard Miller

Richard Miller

Feb 28, 2020

Richard Douglas Miller, 86 of Scaly Mountain passed away Friday, February 28, 2020. Richard was the son of the late Jessie and Minnie Ethel Carpenter Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Jeanette McConnell; a sister, Ruby Vinson; two brothers, Edwin Miller and Everette Miller and a granddaughter, Patricia Ann Miller. Richard...

Wendell Waldroop

Wendell Waldroop

Feb 28, 2020

Wendell Waldroop, 85, of Franklin, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, February 28, 2020. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Grady and Nancy "Nannie" Battles Waldroop. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Keith Waldroop; four brothers, Siler, Quinton, Bob and Rusty Waldroop; three sisters, Belva...

Betsy Lillard

Betsy Lillard

Feb 28, 2020

Betsy Peele Lillard, 89, of West Columbia, SC, formerly of Franklin, NC, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020. Born in Washington, NC, she was the daughter of the late Roscoe L. Peele and Josephine Fodrey Peele. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Talmadge Ray Lillard, who died in 2019;...

Jesse Gibson

Jesse Gibson

Feb 26, 2020

Jesse Wayne Gibson, 76, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. Born in New Orleans, LA, he was the son of the late Hubert Gibson and Shirley Leslie Webb Gibson Land. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Annette Register Gibson; his second wife, Sarah Mulbah Gibson and seven brothers...

Renee Meyers

Renee Meyers

Feb 25, 2020

Neely "Renee" Guy Meyers, 51, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Born in Hapeville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Guy. She survived by her husband, Kenny Wayne Meyers; three children, Josh Houston (Amanda), Brandon Elliott (Kailin) and Savannah Elliott all of Franklin and three grandchildren, Payton Houston, Paislee Houston and Phoenix Wilson. No...

Joyce Bumgarner

Joyce Bumgarner

Feb 25, 2020

Joyce Marie Bumgarner, 69, of Cashiers passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Born in Clayton, GA, she was preceded in death by her parents Jack and Peggy Rowbottom and Earl Buchanan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Marvin Bumgarner. She was a member of Yellow Mountain Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting...

Wilma Hicks

Wilma Hicks

Feb 24, 2020

Wilma Joan Hicks, 82, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020. Born in Butler Co, MO, she was the daughter of the late Charles Mitchell and Ollie Eason Mitchell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Brian Edward McDowell and Jim McDowell; one brother, Chuck Mitchell and sister, Joyce Vancuren. Wilma enjoyed...

Lynn Corbin Wright

Lynn Corbin Wright

Feb 23, 2020

Patricia "Lynn" Corbin Wright, 55, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020. Born in Franklin, she was the daughter of Carolyn Estes Clouse (Jim) and the late Earl Max Corbin. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Carl Wright who passed away in 2016. Lynn worked in the IT Department for...

Mary Cathey

Mary Cathey

Feb 22, 2020

Mary Patricia Cathey passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the age of 70. She was a native of Pennsylvania and a resident of Franklin, NC. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, William Albert and Patricia Drace Cathey, her closest friend, Susan Ehle, and her beloved dog, Shuggah. She was the loving sister of Daniel Cathey (Kimberly)...

Eugene "Vic" Wood

Eugene "Vic" Wood

Feb 20, 2020

Eugene "Vic" Wood, 90, of Highlands went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 20, 2020. Born in Cashiers, NC, he was the son of the late Eugene C. and Mary Houston Wood. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Betty Speed Wood; a son Michael Wood; sisters, Catherine Wood Jennings, and Juanita Wood...

Norbert "Nebbs" Anksorus

Norbert "Nebbs" Anksorus

Feb 14, 2020

Norbert "Nebbs" Anksorus, 90, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020. Born in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Anthony and Rosa Muller Anksorus. Nebbs was a US Navy veteran and "Seabee". He retired as a General Contractor and enjoyed wood working and carving. He is survived by his wife, Nora Anksorus of Franklin and...

Lee Roy Stiwinter

Lee Roy Stiwinter

Feb 13, 2020

Lee Roy Stiwinter, 81, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020. Born in Macon Co, he was the son of the late Lester Stiwinter and Mary Jenkins Stiwinter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Crisp Stiwinter; sisters, Pearl Holt, Lettie Bell Cochran Houston and Eva Nell Stiwinter and a brother,...

Kenneth Crawford

Kenneth Crawford

Feb 12, 2020

Kenneth Crawford, 87, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Cecil and Flora Robinson Crawford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Lowell Crawford. Kenneth was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church and was a retired brick and block mason. He...

Audrey Williams

Audrey Williams

Feb 11, 2020

Audrey Crum Williams, 92, of Otto, NC, went home to be with her Lord, Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Born in Jacksonville, FL, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Anne Merritt Crum. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Robert Lee Williams; brother, Clyde Crum and a sister, Anne...

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