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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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Vernece Wilson

Vernece Wilson

Aug 14, 2020

Vernece Anna Wilson, 86, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020. Born in LaFollette, TN, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Bessie Shoffner Sharp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by several brothers and sisters. Vernece had many talents as a homemaker; among them, she was an artist and enjoyed painting. She is...

Francis Williams

Francis Williams

Aug 7, 2020

Mr. Francis "PIP" Effort Williams Jr., 67, of Otto, NC passed away Friday August 7, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. "PIP" was born February 25, 1953 to the late Francis E. Williams Sr. and Evetta Louise Bailey Williams. In addition to his parents, PIP is also preceded in death by a baby brother Teddy Williams and...

Dana Frank

Dana Frank

Aug 6, 2020

Dana Wayne Frank, 67, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. Dana was born April 18, 1953 to Gerald and Joyce D. Walters Frank in Minneapolis, MN. He was a member of Mount Hope Baptist Church. Dana dedicated his life to various volunteer roles; The Courage Center Camp, The Lion's Club, and helping...

Betty Annulis

Betty Annulis

Aug 6, 2020

Betty Lou Annulis (Brocker), 85, was called to her eternal home on Thursday, August 6, 2020 from her loving community at the Consolata Nursing Home in New Iberia, Louisiana. Betty was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan and was the daughter of the late George Brocker and Mildred Brocker (Haywood). She graduated from Lee High School in 1953. On July 30,...

J Plascencia

J Plascencia

Aug 5, 2020

J. Jesus Plascencia, 68, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Born and raised in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Jesus was the son of the late Jose Plascencia Camarena and Teresa Plascencia Villa. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two siblings. Jose was of the Catholic Faith and he loved to travel. Jose is...

Mildred Dills

Mildred Dills

Aug 5, 2020

Mildred Louise Dills, 90, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Born and raised in Lenoir City, Tennessee, Louise was the daughter of the late Roy and Laura Belle Stalcup Spoon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Barbara Ann Gardner and Kathleen B. Hartline and a brother, Glenn "Sonny" Spoon. She...

Ida Morrison

Ida Morrison

Aug 5, 2020

Ida Kenney Harden Morrison, 93, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Born and raised in Miami Florida, Ida was the daughter of the late Harper Hamilton Harden and Dorothy Mae Flemming Harden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert George Morrison, a son, Peter Morrison and a brother, Hal Harden,...

Mary Bryson

Mary Bryson

Aug 5, 2020

Mary Madeline "Pat" Carroll Bryson passed from life to life everlasting on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, her 94th birthday, following a period of declining health. A lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was born August 5, 1926 to the late Emery and Mae Carroll. Pat was married to Bascom Bryson until his death in 1993. In her early married life,...

Agnes Cabe

Agnes Cabe

Aug 3, 2020

Agnes Echols Cabe, 86, of Otto, NC, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020 surrounded by family at her home. Born in Elbert County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Edward Echols and Harriett Whitner Echols. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Russell Cayton Cabe. Agnes...

Clydie Danson

Clydie Danson

Aug 3, 2020

In the last few weeks, family and friends have been saying their goodbyes to the matriarch of our family, Clydie Elizabeth Jones Danson, who joined the "great cloud of witnesses" as she went to her heavenly home August 3, 2020. She was 103 years old, born March 7, 1917 in Jacksonville, FL to Elizabeth Ida Ponce Jones and Fred P....

Joyce Lanson

Joyce Lanson

Aug 3, 2020

Mrs. Joyce Elman Lanson, 85, of Leatherman Gap Road, passed away in Asheville on Monday, August 3, 2020. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Donald Lanson, USMC (Ret); son, Richard and his wife Beth; Grandson, Skylar and three great grandchildren, Daylon, Payton and Myra; Granddaughter, Shawna Ray and two great grandchildren, Brooklyn and Ethan; Daughter, Donna Joyce...

Jason Morgan

Jason Morgan

Aug 2, 2020

Jason Adam Morgan, 41, of Franklin, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, August 2, 2020. He was a Reverend and was always ready and willing to help others, including officiating at services not expecting anything in return. He was also a chef, he loved art, music, playing the guitar, family gatherings and spending time with his children and...

Steven Alter

Steven Alter

Aug 1, 2020

Mr. Steven A. Alter, 81, of Franklin, NC, formally of New York and Miramar, Florida passed away August 1, 2020 at Mountain View Manor in Bryson City NC. Steven was born May 4, 1939 in Brooklyn NY to the late William and Ethel Alter. Steven is survived by his wife, Nancy Holt Alter of Franklin, NC; sons, Hugh Alter of...

Lewis Ammons

Lewis Ammons

Jul 31, 2020

Lewis Walter Ammons, 64, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020. Born in Macon Co, he was the son of the late Frank and Berdell McMahan Ammons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Ellis Ammons. Lewis was of the Baptist Faith. He loved hunting for treasures and trading at...

Anner Woodall

Anner Woodall

Jul 31, 2020

Anner Merice Woodall, 65, of Swain County, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020. Born in Glynn County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Mandy Faircloth Lynn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers. Anner was a member of the Abundant Life Apostolic Church of Bryson City. She loved camping,...

Bennie Ramsey

Bennie Ramsey

Jul 31, 2020

Benny Wayne Ramsey was born to Roy Wayne and Irene Lowe Ramsey on October 2, 1946. He passed from this life to spend eternity with his Savior on July 31, 2020. after he fought a courageous 8 year battle with cancer. Benny had a huge heart. He was known as a gentle and loving man who was willing to give...

James Baer

James Baer

Jul 31, 2020

James (Jim) T. Baer, age 77, passed away on July 31, 2020. No Services are planned. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Jim's family. Online condolences may be made at www.moffittfamilyfuneralcare.com

Barbara Shepherd

Barbara Shepherd

Jul 27, 2020

Barbara Ann Shepherd, of the Cowee community, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 27, 2020. Before marrying and moving to Macon County, Barbara was raised on Chestnut Cove in the Pumpkintown area of Jackson County. She was proud and thankful to be the granddaughter of the late Burt Webb and Mamie Trantham Webb....

William Stamey

William Stamey

Jul 25, 2020

William Jerry Stamey, 73, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020. Born and raised in Macon Co, he was the son of the late William Phearson and Hazel Mary Payne Stamey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jim Stamey. Jerry was a member of Windy Gap Baptist Church. He served in...

Hunter Davis

Hunter Davis

Jul 20, 2020

Surrounded by his family, Hunter Caden Matthew Davis, 6, of Franklin, ran into the arms of Jesus on the morning of Monday, July 20, 2020. Our lives were forever changed on November 7, 2013 when Hunter was born and with him came the meaning of true, unconditional love. His life was spent loving; being around all the children in his...

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