Lonnie "Lonzo" Penland
Oct 2, 2019
Lonnie Cletus "Lonzo" Penland, 72, of Franklin, passed peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 with his loving daughter and granddaughter by his side. Born in Macon Co, he was the son of the late George Washington Penland and Anita Velma Holland Penland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Georgiana Penland Beach. Lonnie was...
Dewey "Corky" Elliott Sr.
Sep 30, 2019
Dewey "Corky" Elliott Sr, 88, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Wiley Elliott and Lillian Agnes Pannell Elliott. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Estelleen Keener Elliott. Dewey was a US Army veteran and served with the 82nd Airborne...
Donna Benson
Sep 29, 2019
Donna Cheryl Benson, 59, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019. Born in Wayne Co, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Benson and Naomi Whitt Hamilton. She is survived by her life-partner, Harry Gasch of Franklin; four sons, James and Michael Vliet both of Michigan, Robert Vliet of Florida and Tim Vliet of Franklin; step-son,...
Odis Welch
Sep 21, 2019
Odis Paul Welch, 88 of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Odis was a life-long resident of Macon County. He was the son of the late Allen Jackson Welch and Laura Hughes McCoy Welch. He was preceded in death by two daughters Brenda and Paulette; five brothers, Floyd, Carl, Everette, Jud and Darrell; four sisters, Texie, Dove, Oleta...
Gene Passmore
Sep 20, 2019
Eugene "Gene" Passmore, 83, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019. Born in Macon Co, he was the son of the late Isaac Passmore and Zelma Blackburn Passmore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers and sister, Vernon, Furman, Lynn, Woodrow and James Passmore and Evelyn Talley and Demaris Hooper. Gene enjoyed hunting,...
Nina Cheek
Sep 18, 2019
Nina Jean Hall Cheek, 81, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Born in Bryson City, she was the daughter of the late David Ansel Hall and Nina Sue Bradley Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Billy Wayne Cheek. Nina owned and operated Browns Café for 9 years and...
Marlene Germain
Sep 16, 2019
Marlene Fay Germain, 85, of Franklin, NC, was carried away in the arms of her Savior on Monday, September 16, 2019. Born in Gloversville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Ruth Boyes Schrecker. Marlene had many talents and hobbies during her lifetime. She was active in sports and was invited to play in the 1977 Volleyball...
Jc Jacobs
Sep 15, 2019
JC Jacobs of Franklin passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, September 15 exactly two months before his 101st birthday. He had fallen and broken his hip on Friday while trying to mash a plastic bottle for recycling in his home where he was living independently. Born on Jacobs Branch in the Iotla community of Franklin, he was the eldest child...
Harley Ray Stamey Cochran
Sep 14, 2019
Harley Ray Stamey Cochran, 20, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019. Born in Sylva, he was the son of Randy Cochran of Nantahala, NC and Marcie Phillips of Franklin. Harley was a member of Briartown Baptist Church. He enjoyed riding dirt bikes and loved to fish. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joe Cochran. In...
Pete Armes
Sep 13, 2019
Mr. Pete Armes passed away September 13, 2019 at the age of 93. Pete was a current resident of Kingston, TN and also lived and worked for many years in Franklin, NC. He was married to Nancy Imogene Freels Armes for 71 years before she passed on February 21, 2017. They had 4 children, 11, grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 3...
Robert Sutton
Sep 11, 2019
Robert Gary "Blue" Sutton, 65, of Etowah, NC, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Bob and Betty Dunn Sutton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sharlene Dills and a nephew, Danny Dills. Gary was a US Army veteran and was stationed...
Clyde Bowen
Sep 7, 2019
Clyde Reed Bowen, 71, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019. Born in Tampa, FL, he was the son of the late Clyde and Helen Gilbert Bowen. Clyde loved his workshop and being outdoors. He enjoyed tinkering and working on projects; he was a metal artist and a vendor at craft shows for 10 years before retiring. He...
Lucy Evans
Sep 7, 2019
Lucy Neal Campbell Evans, 100, of Franklin, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, September 7, 2019. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Edwin Campbell and Emma Magnolia Fouts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Evans; daughter, Connie Mae Evans, son-in-law, Duel Carpenter; great granddaughter,...
Barbara Hazazer
Sep 5, 2019
FRANKLIN – Barbara Wenders Hazazer, 76, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019. Born and raised in Buffalo, NY, she previously lived in south Florida before settling in Franklin in 1978. She attended Florida State University and Florida Atlantic University. She taught elementary school in Deerfield Beach, FL, Highlands and Franklin, NC, then worked for many years at Progressive Building Products...
Audrey Matthews
Sep 5, 2019
Audrey Hill Matthews, 86, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Halpin Hill and Rosalie Marie Wentzell Hill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph M. Matthews; and two brothers, William H. Hill and George P. Hill. Audrey graduated from...
Joan Boucher
Sep 5, 2019
Joan Dee Kerber Boucher, 61, of Franklin passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019. Born in Evanston, IL, she was the daughter of Harry W. Kerber of Jacksonville, FL and the late Nancy Dee Kerber. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Jon Boucher and grandson, Gabriel. Joan attended Cartoogechaye Baptist Church and enjoyed spending...
Rickie Brown
Sep 4, 2019
Rickie Clebert Brown, 60, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Born in Ypsilanti, MI, he was the son of the late Roy Clebert Brown and Arlene Nelson Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers and sisters, Naomi, Diana, R.C. and Hank Douglas Brown and one nephew, Dougie Tordy. Rickie owned...
William "Bill" Houston
Sep 3, 2019
William "Bill" Michael Houston, 74, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Born in Macon Co, he was the son of the late R.L. Houston and Helen Mason Houston. Bill attended Western Carolina University and was an avid sports fan. He worked many years at Auto Parts and Equipment and retired from Andy Shaw Ford as Parts Manager....
Bill Vanhook Sr.
Sep 1, 2019
William "Bill" Henry Vanhook, Sr., 86, of Franklin passed away, Sunday, September 1, 2019. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Harve Vanhook and Ruby Justice Vanhook. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Isabell Ray Vanhook; and siblings, Lamar Vanhook, Baby Vanhook and Gaynelle Snyder. Bill was a member...
Vera Hopkins
Aug 30, 2019
Vera Brown Hopkins, 78, of Franklin passed away Friday, August 30, 2019. Born in Pontiac, MI, she was the daughter of the late, Richard Emory Brown and Hemeda Salem Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Johnny Jerry Hopkins, Jr and her daughter, Grace Rene Hopkins. Vera was a member of Burningtown Church...
