Obituaries

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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Betty Guffey

Betty Guffey

Dec 13, 2019

Betty Guffey, 80, of Franklin, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019. Born in Rabun County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Prince Crawford and Rosa Lee Hawkum Crawford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Walls. She was a member of Tellico Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening. She is survived by...

Dale Roy

Dale Roy

Dec 12, 2019

Dale Edward Roy, 67, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019. Born in Akron, OH, he was the son of the late Clarence and Mary Katherine Roy. Dale was a member of the Sons of the American Legion and the Auxiliary VFW, VVA Associate and worked at Macon Transit. He is survived by Dolly Roy; two sons, Jared Roy...

Doris Lobeck

Doris Lobeck

Dec 10, 2019

Doris Lobeck, 83, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter Cox and Mildred Burnight Cox. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" George Lobeck, son, Scott Lobeck and a grandson, Justin. Doris was a member of St. Francis Catholic...

Leon "Dick" Brackett

Leon "Dick" Brackett

Dec 9, 2019

Leon "Dick" Brackett, 83, of Hendersonville, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019. Born in Henderson County, he was the son of the late Willie Garfield and Lillie Darnell Brackett. He is preceded in death by grandson, Joshua Bradley; brother, Jim Brackett; sisters, Pauline Poley and Juanita Fowler. Dick was well known for heavy equipment operating skills. He was of...

Martha Woodlee

Martha Woodlee

Dec 9, 2019

Martha "Jane" Woodlee, 70, of Mountain Home, NC, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019. Born in Macon Co, she was the daughter of Lucille H. Phillips and the late Bill Phillips. Jane was a member of Biltmore Church of Christ. She had a deep faith in God and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. In addition to her...

Kathryn Henry

Kathryn Henry

Dec 9, 2019

Kathryn Henry, 81, of Franklin, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019. Born in Cincinnati, OH, she was the daughter of the late Fred Wilson Williams and Etta Melinda Stiwinter Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Owen Stiwinter. Kathryn was a member of Walnut Creek Baptist Church. She was an artist and enjoyed...

Charles Conley

Charles Conley

Dec 7, 2019

Charles Andrew Conley, Jr, 89, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Charles Conley Sr. and Lois Garner Conley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Kathleen Yonce Conley. Charles graduated from Mars Hill College with a business degree;...

Walter Watson

Walter Watson

Dec 6, 2019

Walter "John" Watson, 79, of Highlands, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019. Born in New Rochelle, NY, he was the son of the late Walter LeRoy Watson and Mary M. McKinney Watson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Watson. John was a US Navy Veteran. He is survived by three children,...

Don Keener

Don Keener

Dec 5, 2019

Don Allen Keener, 63, of Destin, FL formerly of Highlands, N.C. went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 5, 2019. He was born September 25, 1956 in Sylva, N.C., to the late John H. and Hester Hedden Keener. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Keener, his three daughters, Brandy Highsmith and husband, Omar Highsmith, Kalee Renee Keener,...

Tommy Mccoy

Tommy Mccoy

Dec 5, 2019

Tommy McCoy, 84, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Verlin and Fern Martin McCoy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Tava Arvey and Bitty Jo Nichols and a brother, Rozell McCoy. Tommy was a cattle farmer and avid gardener. He was...

Robert Anglin

Robert Anglin

Dec 4, 2019

Robert James Anglin, 38, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2019. Born in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of Thomas Patric and Gale Anglin. Through hard work and perseverance, Robert earned his Eagle Scout honor, which is the highest rank obtainable in the Boy Scouts of America Program. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps. He...

Kristopher Prince

Kristopher Prince

Dec 4, 2019

Kristopher Erik Prince, 27, of Franklin, died on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. Born in Sylva, NC, he was the son of Robert Eric Pendergrass of Franklin, NC, Stephanie Prince Armes and stepfather, Travis Armes of Cincinnati, Ohio. Kris was of the Baptist faith and worked with his dad at on call maintenance. He loved working on cars in his free...

Joyce Henson

Joyce Henson

Dec 2, 2019

Joyce Henson, 79 of Franklin passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2019 at Skyland Care Center. Born in Glenville, NC, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Faye Broome Jennings. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Sabrina Henson Garner and her sister, Bernice Rice. She was a well-loved hairdresser for...

Jeffery Wood

Jeffery Wood

Nov 26, 2019

Jeffery Alan Wood, 56, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Born in Thomasville, NC, he was the son of Edgar Robert Wood (Karen) and the late Florene Annette Moore Wood. Jeff had a love for music and cars and painted cars for a living; he had several cars that were featured in Show Car Magazine. In his...

Neal Riendeau

Neal Riendeau

Nov 24, 2019

Neal Russell Riendeau, 71, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019. Born in Brockton, MA, he was the son of the late Russell and Martha Riendeau. Neal was a retired USAF veteran; member of the American Legion Post 108 where he served as 2nd vice commander; member of the VFW/American Legion Honor Guard for many years; a member of...

Sheryl Tillman

Sheryl Tillman

Nov 23, 2019

Sheryl "Elaine" Tillman, 71, of Franklin, NC passed away peacefully at her home, November 23, 2019, due to Ovarian Cancer, with her family by her side. A native of Tampa, FL, she was the daughter of the late William "Bud" and Margaret McRae Martin. Elaine graduated from Hillsborough High School in 1966 and retired from GTE/Verizon in 2002. Elaine was...

Bobby Mccall

Bobby Mccall

Nov 21, 2019

Bobby M. McCall, 77, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late George Bulen McCall and Eva Gregory McCall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in by death his wife, Blanche Velma McCall; sister, Lucille Harris and brothers, Arland McCall, G.B. McCall, Charles "Dink" McCall and Bill...

Barbara Bradley

Barbara Bradley

Nov 19, 2019

Barbara Burns Bradley, 80, of Otto, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. Born in Athens, TN, she was the daughter of the late Arlie Taylor and Catherine Morrow Burns. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Donald Burns and grandson, Michael Lee Geiger. Barbara enjoyed crocheting and baking. She attended Mulberry United Methodist Church....

Daphine Green

Daphine Green

Nov 19, 2019

Daphine Shepherd Green, 96, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Mamie Shepherd. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Crawford Jones; second husband, Lee Green; a daughter, Phyllis Grindstaff; brothers, Perry Shepherd and Walter Shepherd and sisters, Eula Green, Joann...

Eva Sundeck

Eva Sundeck

Nov 18, 2019

Eva Luz Sundeck, 82, of Franklin, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019. Born in Manhattan, NY, she was the daughter of the late John Cardona and Alfonza Henriquez Cardona. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Zinkand and a brother, Robert Cardona. Eva enjoyed cooking, sewing and spending time with family. She was...

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