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Edith Ann Stoudemire - May 13, 1942 - April 15, 2022

Departed: 04/15/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Edith Ann Sheffield Stoudemire, 79, went home to be with the Lord April 15, 2022 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Stoudemire was born in Macon, County May 13, 1942 to the late William Coleman Sheffield and Nola Estella Sheffield-Blanton. She worked in food service for the Macon County School system and for Burcliff Industries as an assistant manager. Edith loved music and dancing; playing all kinds of sports such as Volleyball, softball, bowling, and basketball. She was a 4 year starter for the basketball team in high school and she loved to coach softball and baseball teams. Mrs. Edith loved and  was a member of the Riverside Fellowship Church. Most of all she loved her family and her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Jr. Stoudemire of the home; two sons, Rickey Stoudemire and his wife, Danita and Randy Stoudemire and his wife, Michelle all of Franklin; four grandchildren, Natasha Boatwright and her husband, Broc, Trance Stoudemire, Tyler Stoudemire, and Kirkland Stoudemire; seven great-grandchildren, Landon Malloy, Baylie Boatwright, Axle Boatwright, Bentley Boatwright, Chevelle Boatwright, Wrenleigh Tomkins, and Kingsleigh Tomkins; and one brother, James Sheffield of Franklin.

In addition to her parents Edith was preceded in death by a sister, Bobbie Joe Judge, six half sisters and eight half brothers.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 am Monday, April 18, 2022 in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Salmason and Rev. J.D. Woodside officiating.  The family will receive friends from 10-11 am prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be private. Online condolences can be left at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Stoudemire family.

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Rita Aline Wattu - June 29, 1924 - April 14, 2022

Departed: 04/14/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Rita Aline Milot Wattu passed away April 14, 2022. She was born in Canada June 29, 1924 to the late Mathias Milot and Rose Moras Milot. She was of the Christian faith.

Ms. Wattu is survived by her daughter, Rosylynn Byron of Florida; her sister, Clarice Carpenter of Florida; her brother Gerard Milot of Florida; four grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Ms. Wattu is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Richard Wattu; a daughter, Ann Moras; a sister, Yvett Navronn; three brothers, Phil Milot, “Red” Andrew Milot and Gil Milot; one grandchild.

No services are planned. Bryant Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Wattu family. Online condolences can be made at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com

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Rev. Dr. Tommy Dean Lamb - June 04, 1957 - April 13, 2022

Departed: 04/13/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Rev. Dr. Tommy Dean Lamb, 64, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 in Huntsville, AL. Dr. Lamb was born on June 4, 1957 to the late William Dean Lamb and Agnes Hampton Lamb. He was a Southern Baptist Minister and he preached the gospel for over 30 years. He was a partner in Attentive Health & Wellness. Tommy loved to ride his Harley Davidson, play the piano, and watch the Georgia Bulldogs play football. He loved his wife, children, and grandchildren. He had a great love for people and had a great sense of humor.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy Lamb of the home; a son, Benjamin Thomas (Brittany) of Morganton, GA; a daughter, Amberly Griffith (Garrett) of Owens Cross Roads, AL; one step-daughter, Chelsey Karr (Nick); four grandchildren, Foster Thomas, Annistyn Thomas, Coulson Griffith, and Bryson Karr.

In addition to his parents, Tommy was preceded in death by his brother, Dwayne Lamb.

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Rhonda Lynn Arvey - January 06, 1959 - April 12, 2022

Departed: 04/12/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Rhonda Lynn Fair Arvey passed away Tuesday April 12, 2022. Mrs. Arvey was born January 6, 1959 in Liberty, NY to Alma Coffey Fair and the late Wilbur Fair. Rhonda was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, she loved spending time with her family. Christmas was her favorite time of the year.

Rhonda is survived by her husband of 26 years Keith Max Arvey; her children, Amanda Lynn Maxwell of Franklin, Travis Lee Meyer of Texas; stepchildren, Jason Keith Arvey of Franklin, Michael Jordan Arvey of Franklin, and Kelly Renee Arvey of Florida; 15 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; mother, Alma Fair and a brother Jo Fair of Tennessee. In addition to her father, Rhonda is preceded in death of her brother, Roger Fair.

A celebration of life service will be held Saturday April 16, 2022 at 11:00am in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home. Family will greet family and friends following the service. Bryant Grant Funeral Home is serving the Arvey family. Online condolences can be made at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com

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Patricia Helen Rocha - October 17, 1942 - April 12, 2022

Departed: 04/12/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Patricia Helen Trombly Rocha, 79 passed away Tuesday April 12, 2022. She was born October 17, 1942 in Albany, Georgia to the late Leo Trombly and Dorothy Rump Trombly. Ms. Rocha loved the North Carolina Mountains and making people laugh.  She enjoyed arts and crafts and considered her cats as part of the family. She had retired from a career in teaching. Ms. Rocha was Christian and raised her family trusting in God. She will be deeply missed.

Ms. Rocha is survived by her daughter, Kathy Farris-Stoneham and Kathy's husband Al Stoneham of Franklin, NC; a son, Ricardo Rocha, II; three grandchildren, Kathryn Farris Suminski, William Farris, and Anna Farris.

In addition to her parents, Ms. Rocha is preceded in death by her husband, William Howard Kincaid Jr.

A private Celebration of Life Service will be held. Bryant Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Rocha family. Online condolences can be made at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com

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William Garland Litteral - April 21, 1954 - April 11, 2022

Departed: 04/11/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: William Garland Litteral, 67, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022.  He was born April 21, 1954 in Crawford, Indiana to the late Garland and Carol Calnan Litteral.  Mr. Litteral was a cook in a restaurant and a Veteran of the Army Reserves, 98th Division.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Litteral.

He is survived by a grandson, Alexander Michael Tallmage.

No services are planned at this time.

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Karen Joy Rogers - April 10, 1940 - April 09, 2022

Departed: 04/09/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Karen Joy Rogers, passed away April 9, 2022.  She was born April 10, 1940, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Lester R. Hodgson and Ruth Martin Hodgson.  Karen enjoyed homemaking on the ranch and loved her horses and dogs, she also enjoyed writing poems and short stories.  She was a Christian and attended Grace Bible Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Arlin Richard Rogers.

She is survived by her children, Dawn Smith, Janet Gutierrez, Jill Rogers, and Richard Rogers; sister, "Cheryl and (Richard) Finch, and one other sister and brother; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A private service will be held at a later date.

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Carlton Eugene "Gene" McDonald - November 15, 1935 - April 07, 2022

Departed: 04/07/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Carlton Eugene "Gene" McDonald, 86, of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  Mr. McDonald was born November 15, 1935, to the late William and Charlotte Johnson McDonald.  He grew up in Franklin, NC, and graduated from Franklin High School.  After high school he attended Blanton Business College in Asheville.  Mr. McDonald was a veteran of the USMC, and was stationed in Lebanon in 1958.  After the service he worked for Southern Railroad, which later became Norfolk Southern.  After being transferred from Asheville, to Winston-Salem, to Birmingham he retired in 1993 and returned to Winston-Salem in 2001.

Mr. McDonald was a Scout Master of Boy Scout Troop 930 at Crews United Methodist Church.  He was a talented woodworker, an avid reader, he enjoyed spending time outdoors and fishing. He also enjoyed ballroom dancing with his wife, Donna.  Mr. McDonald was a member of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church for over 20 years.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Cleo Smisek and Georgie Dunlap.

Mr. McDonald is survived by his wife of 28 plus years, Donna P. McDonald; sons, Alan McDonald (Kim), and Richard McDonald; daughter, Catherine McGee (Greg); grandsons, Jeremy McDonald (Ashley), and Judson McDonald (Jessica); great-grandchildren, Aleeya, Brayden, Ryder, Alayna, Weldyn, Caleb and Axtyn.  He is also survived by extended family and friends.

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Violet Cox - January 29, 1934 - April 06, 2022

Departed: 04/06/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Violet Spencer Cox, 88 passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022. She was born January 29, 1934 in Union County, SC to the late Robert Henry Spencer and Pearl Ochiltre Spencer. Violet was a homemaker and served as president and secretary for the VFW Auxiliary for over 20 years. She did all types of volunteer work from helping out at the Macon County Fair, selling crafts, highly active in the Heart Association to being part of the Carson Community Crafters. She was of the Baptist faith.

Violet is survived by her son, James Robert Cox of Greenville, SC.; two daughters, Terri C. Shuler of Franklin, NC and Cullie C. Raby (Greg) of Franklin, NC; eleven grandchildren, Jennifer Gulledge, Steven Cox, Chris McGuire, Sarah Shuler, Robert Cox, Shannon Dendy, Amanda Yates, Ryan Cox, Jordan Raby, Kylie Raby and Cullie Raby, six great grandchildren, Chelsea McGuire, Christopher McGuire, Corey Gulledge, Jayden Gulledge, Kylie Cox and Deanna Dendy. In addition to her parents Violet is preceded in death by her husband, Rufus C. Cox, Jr. "Hoot-Sarge" and a son, Rufus "Rock" Cox, III.

A private family service will be held on Sunday at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Holland officiating.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Cox family. Online condolences can be made at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com

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Barbara Ellen Bradley - October 10, 1940 - April 04, 2022

Departed: 04/04/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Barbara Ellen Curtis Bradley, 81, of Otto, NC, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022.  Barbara was born October 10, 1940 in Macon County to the late Charlie Sutton Curtis and Minnie McCall Curtis.  She was married to William Lewis Bradley who died in 1999.  She was a lifelong member of Asbury United Methodist Church, where she had served as Vacation Bible School Leader, Choir Member, Youth Leader, Sunday School Teacher and Superintendent.  She had worked as a cook at schools and at the hospital, and was also a beautician.  She loved watching birds, and loved to support her grandchildren in sports, loved her family, and was well known for her yeast rolls.

Survivors include her daughter, Cathy Marie Bradley of Otto, NC; a son, William Michael Bradley (Alice) of Otto, NC, two grandchildren, Holly Michelle Bradley (Tracy) and Christopher David Bradley (Jamie); three great-grandchildren, Sarah Grace Bradley, William Logan Bradley and Ellen Beth Bradley; sisters, Judy Carpenter of Franklin, NC and Glenda Pauline Lovell of Elizabeth City, NC; a brother, Verlon Curtis of Franklin, NC; and Gran to many more.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Elsie Brendle, Catherine Cunningham and Christine Brabson and four brothers, Claude Curtis, Charles Curtis, Willie Curtis, and Jimmy Curtis.

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John Daugherty McKey, Jr - September 10, 1943 - March 28, 2022

Departed: 03/28/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: John Daugherty McKey, Jr.,78, of Highlands, NC, passed away Monday, March 28,2022. Mr. McKey was born in Atlanta, GA September 10,1943 to the late Dr. John Daugherty McKey, Sr. and Joyce Roper McKey.

The family moved to Orlando, where John spent his childhood days. He developed a fondness for golf spending time with his father, a pediatrician, at the Orlando Country Club and vacationing at Highlands Golf Resort. He expanded his golf experience with friends through high school. John decided to follow his father’s footsteps to take courses leading to medical school at Duke University. This lasted one year when the call of the golf course intervened as he was awarded a Golf Scholarship at University of Georgia and became a Golf Team letterman. The team won the SEC Championship in 1965. He graduated in 1965, also achieving honors in Business Finance. John, then proceeded to earn a law degree at University of Florida and practiced law for 40 years. At intervals, he served in US Army Reserves and later in US Navy Legal Division. Over his civilian career Mr. McKey was a developer of several golf courses in Palm Beach, Florida area. During this period, he played on the Amateur Golf Tour.  He was inducted into the Southern Golf Association, later serving on the Board of Directors and as President from 1999-2000. This prestigious organization is instrumental in promoting amateur golf. They Sponsor and officiate the Southern Amateur Championship annually, from which the champion qualifies to play in the Walker Cup.  He enjoyed membership in two top ranked golf courses: Seminole Golf Club and Pine Valley Golf Club.  Always keen to golf news, when the Highlands Golf Resort was advertised for sale, he co-founded the Highlands Country Club in 1980 with his law partner Jim Mackie. He served on the Golf Committee fostering tournament play many years. The annual Bobby Jones Invitational gave him an opportunity to enhance the program by bringing in Walker Cup Players and Golf Pros from near and far. John McKey called Highlands Country Club his fondest achievement and claimed Highlands, NC as home in his retirement. It was during this time that he found a new challenge - the game of croquet. He enjoyed dual sports with friends in his latter years. And he was a devoted member of the Highlands United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Robinson McKey; daughter, Allison McKey Nichols (Justin); stepdaughters, Rev. Caroline Unzaga (Rev.Jay), Laura Zimmerman (Daniel); grandchildren, Maddy Nichols, Walter Nichols, Henry Nichols, Isabel Unzaga, Sebastian Unzaga, Micah Zimmerman; sister Joy McKey; nieces Carrie Grote (Tom), Erin Elliott (Andy), and Ashley Behm (Aaron); brother-in-law, Dr. Newell Robinson (Victoria); nieces, Ruth Robinson, and Sarah Salzer (Benjamin); nephews, Dr. Bryce Robinson (Katie), and Hunter Robinson.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 11:00 am at Highlands Memorial Park, with Rev. Randy Lucas officiating.

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Columbus Jack Stiwinter - December 06, 1940 - March 27, 2022

Departed: 03/27/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Columbus Jack Stiwinter, 81, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022 in Monroe, NC. Mr. Stiwinter was born in Jackson County on December 6, 1940 to the late L.C. Stiwinter and Ruby Fox Stiwinter. Jack was married for 50 years to the late Doris Ann Stiwinter who preceded him in 2012.

Jack was a lifelong resident of Jackson, Co., a carpenter, and a Christmas tree farmer. He was a member of Yellow Mountain Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Survivors include two sons, Chris Stiwinter and his wife, Lisa of Waxhaw, NC and J.C. Stiwinter, and 7 grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, Jack was preceded in death by a brother, T.W. Stiwinter and two sisters, Ronnie Lowing and Lola Mae Stewart.

A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at the Stewart Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30- 1:45 pm prior to the service at Yellow Mountain Baptist Church.

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Doyle D.W. McCall - March 04, 1958 - March 26, 2022

Departed: 03/26/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Doyle Wayne "D. W.” McCall, 64, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022.  D.W. was born March 4, 1958 in Macon County to the late Cletis McCall and Betty Norris McCall. He was a life long resident of Highlands and Macon County. He worked and retired from the Tree Service Business. He loved fishing, hunting, children, and his family.

Survivors include his spouse, Teresa McClure of the home; two brothers, Leroy "Spud" McCall and Daniel "Jabo" McCall both of Highlands; and two sisters, Linda McCall Webb and Mary Ellen Copper both of Highlands.

In addition to his parents, D.W. was preceded in death by his sister, Roberta Holland.

A funeral service will be 11:00 am Wednesday, March 30, 2022 in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with the Rev. Marty Kilby officiating. Burial will follow in the Miller Cemetery in Highlands, NC. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Other times the family will be at the homeplace at 221 McCall Rd. in Highlands, NC.

Pallbearers will be Mike Burton, Tom Holt, Jamie Holt, Jason Passmore, Zack Passmore, Kenny Talley, and Gary Copper. Online condolences can be left at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the McCall family.

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Willard Eugene Browning - November 22, 1938 - March 25, 2022

Departed: 03/25/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Willard Eugene Browning, 83, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022. Mr. Browning was born November 22, 1938 in Jackson, Co. NC to the late Jim Browning and Annie Lou Stiles Browning. He worked and retired as a painter in the construction business. He was of the Baptist faith attending Wells Grove Baptist Church and Watauga Baptist Church. Mr. Browning served in the U.S. Airforce during the Korean War.

Survivors include his two sons, Keith Browning of Franklin and Mike Browning of Gainesville, Ga; one granddaughter, Amber Chovanic and husband, Dustin of Sugar Hill, Ga; a great-granddaughter, Ansley Chovanic and a great grandson, Jett Chovanic all of Sugar Hill, GA; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents Willard was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Davis and a brother, Bennie Browning.

A Celebration of Life Service for family and friends will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 2, 2022 in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with the Rev. David Lee Williams officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. Online condolences can be left at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Browning family.

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Jeanette Parks - December 07, 1955 - March 24, 2022

Departed: 03/24/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Jeanette Hopkins Parks, 66, of Franklin passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022.

Mrs. Parks was born in Lakeland, Fl on December 7, 1955 to the late Rev. Robert Hopkins and Sarah Hopkins. She worked and retired from hotel work and grew up in the Baptist faith. Jeanette loved the mountains, people, and celebrating life.

Survivors include her husband of 21 years, Bennett Parks of the home; a daughter, Amy Meloom of Orlando, Fl; and two brothers, Robert and William Hopkins. Online condolences can be left at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Parks family.

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Dorothy June Gee - January 31, 1927 - March 22, 2022

Departed: 03/22/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Dorothy June Worrell Gee, born January 31, 1927 passed away on March 21, 2022.

June lived a beautiful family life with her husband of 63 years, Thomas Rudolph ‘Doc’ Gee, that she had know since the first grade.  Her husband adored her, and together they taught their only child, Karen, integrity, loyalty, compassion, and a deep and abiding love for God.

June was born in Lake Wales, Florida.  She was one of the first women accepted to the Univ. of Florida in Gainesville and earned an Associate’s Degree.  She worked as the Executive Assistance and bookkeeper for a bank president, and married Doc when he returned from WWII.  They were blessed to spend 63 happy years together, 26 years of which they were retired and living in the beautiful home they had built in Franklin, NC.

Despite the daunting years of the Great Depression, the loss of her father in high school, and World War II, she never failed to look forward to a better future and worked hard, along with Doc, to make that happen.  She was always an excellent wife, mother, daughter, and friend. She and Doc loved travel and took Karen to all of the domestic states and Canada.

June and her daughter were best friends.  Karen was the “blonde, curly haired little girl that she had prayed for”, and she shared that with people often.  She and Karen talked every day.  No one knew her better, and nothing brought June more joy than knowing her child, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were happy and safe.

To her daughter, she leaves perseverance and love.

A service was held on March 26, at the Woodlawn Cemetery, in Franklin, NC.

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Patrick James Mangas - January 09, 1940 - March 15, 2022

Departed: 03/15/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Pat James Mangas, 82, of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022.

Born on January 9, 1940, he was the son of the late Thomas Frederick Mangas Sr. and Victoria Farmer Mangas. Pat joined the United States Army and was in the infantry division for four years. He loved his goats but most of all he enjoyed volunteering his time with his wife Joan. Together they volunteered in the community to send physical comfort items all over the world and provided meals and cooked for CareNet. He also leaves behind his two four-legged fur babies, JJ and Bandit.

In addition to his wife Joan Mangas, he is survived by one son, Patrick Mangas and wife Patty, and their son Brandon; one daughter Natalie Mangas; stepdaughter, Jennifer Stanley and husband James, and their daughters Zoe White and Kiley Raby; one brother, Richard Mangas and wife Angela; and one sister, Sandy.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00pm Sunday, April 10, 2022, at First Alliance Church of Franklin with Rev. Scott Eichelberger officiating. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is assisting the Mangas Family. Online condolences can be made at www.bryantgrantfuneral.com

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Barbara Agnes Creswell - January 22, 1935 - March 11, 2022

Departed: 03/11/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Barbara Agnes Creswell, 87 years of age, went to be with her savior, Jesus Christ, in heaven on Friday, March 11, 2022.  Agnes was reunited with her mother (Janie), father (Sam), and her four brothers (Clarence, Ligon, William & Bobby) who were waiting with Jesus to welcome her for a joyful family celebration. Miss Agnes was a native Highlander who lived in the same house where she was born on January 22, 1935, until she admitted herself into Eckerd Living Center at Highlands- Cashiers Hospital on April 10, 2018.  Everyone who knew her was blessed by her as she shared love through numerous acts of ministry.  She devoted her entire life to caring for her family, friends, and community.  She was a life-long member of First Baptist Church, and she donated her time and money to several Christian organizations.  The pace she lived her life was the same way she used to drive her car;  having only one speed which was "wide open-full throttle".  Miss Agnes will be fondly remembered and greatly missed!

Heartfelt appreciation is conveyed by her surviving family members to all the staff and doctors at Eckerd Living Center and Highlands-Cashiers Hospital who demonstrated such patient kindness an excellent care for our Miss Agnes so she could live a quality of life the way she wanted to live it.  We also express thanks and appreciation to Four Seasons Hospice for going above ad beyond our expectations while showing love, respect, encouragement, and comfort to her.

A private family service will be held in the future to place Miss Agnes in her resting place in the family burial plot at Highlands Memorial Park.

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Ruth Tallent Wilkes - June 11, 1928 - March 10, 2022

Departed: 03/10/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Ruth Tallent Wilkes, age 93, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022.

Born on June 11, 1928, in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Jeff and Mae Dillingham Tallent. She was one of those rare, precious, old timers.  Ruth Tallent Wilkes was born, lived, and died in our wonderful mountains. She loved God and she loved people. She was wife and widow of a WWII veteran, raised 4 children, and served the residents of Grandview Manor as a Nursing Aide for more than 20 years. Like her twin sister Ruby used to say, “You do what you have to do.” Her friends knew her laugh and encouragement. Everyone knew and loved her wit and steel backbone; she was indeed a “pistol”. She loved the mountains, worshipping God daily for the beauty. But especially she loved her family, and the steady accountability, encouragement and fellowship in Jesus is a treasure that will last. She looked for the return of Jesus daily, and now is in His arms, leaving us to walk with Him as she did.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Wilkes; daughter, Tami Robbins (Eddie); son, Ellis Wilkes (Dorothy), 3 brothers, Jack, Don (Evelyn), and Tommy, and 2 sisters, Adalene Tallent and Ruby Wilburn (Guy).

She is survived by two sons, Terry Wilkes and wife Lynda, and Allan Wilkes and wife Elaine; one sister, Barbara Shuler (Pete), six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday March 16, 2022, at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. David Williams officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Woodlawn Cemetery.

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Marshall Glenn Martin - March 10, 1934 - March 07, 2022

Departed: 03/07/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Marshall Glenn Martin, age 87, of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, March 7, 2022.

Born on March 10, 1934, he is the son of the late Richard and Allie Moore Martin. Glenn served for four years in the United States Air Force. He moved to the mountains and took a job working for the LBJ Job Corps. He was an educator in the Macon County School system for many years and he was also a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Franklin. He loved being outdoors gardening and mowing the yard.

He is survived by two daughters, Glynis Dills (Keith) of Lenoir, NC and Wendy Seys of Franklin, NC; two grandchildren, Brittany Reese (Eli) and Holly Dills; one great grandchild, Brecken Reese; sister, Estelle Brown; sister-in-law, Barbara Williamson; brother-in-law, I.K. Williamson and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 14, 2022, at 3:00pm at First Baptist Church of Franklin with Dr. Robert Brown officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00pm-3:00pm. Interment will follow the service at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is assisting the Martin family.

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Jessie Zachary Manley - November 26, 1937 - March 05, 2022

Departed: 03/05/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Jessie Zachary Manley, 84 of Highlands, NC gained her heavenly wings Saturday, March 5, 2022. The last 40 years she has enjoyed being a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church; she loved camping, having family gatherings, working in her flower gardens and loved to travel. She and her husband had a great love for their family and the community they lived in.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Lonnie Lynwood Manley; parents Bert and Callie Talley Zachary; sister, Elizabeth (Tib) Swafford, brothers Charles Zachary, Harvey Zachary, Sam Zachary, George (Scrubby) Zachary, and Mike Zachary.

She is survived by her three children, Kenneth Manley (Myra) of Sautee, GA, Mary Lynn Manley (Sam) of Brevard, NC and James (Popcorn) Manley (Leesa) of Freeport, FL; three grandchildren, Daniel Manley (Cameron), Amber Manley Henry, and Zachary Manley (Kari); five great-grandchildren, Paisleigh Manley, Clay Henry, Archer Henry, Harlyn Manley, Irelyn Manley and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Pine Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Greg Rogers officiating. The family will greet friends and family prior to the service at the church from  1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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Ruth Wooten - March 10, 1931 - March 02, 2022

Departed: 03/02/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Ruth Lequire Wooten, 90, of Franklin, passed away March 2, 2022.  Born in Swain County and later relocating to Franklin due to the construction of Fontana Dam, she was the daughter of the late William Henderson Lequire and Martha Emaline Taylor Lequire.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Rev. William (Bill) Wooten, three brothers; Harley, Carl and Hansel Lequire, four sisters; Polly Mae Cook, Della Cook, Beulah Cunningham and Annie Rogers.

She enjoyed sewing, doing ceramics with her sisters and friends and being with the many church families she was blessed to be part of.  One of her favorite things to do was camp and picnic in Cades Cove where her father was born and lived until the government bought the land.  She was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church.

She is survived by two daughters, Shirley Pressley (Ray), of Cullowhee and Aileen Holland (Glenn) of Franklin; one son Larry Wooten (Heather) of Ellijay, Georgia.  Four grandchildren, Darren Pressley (Janie), Brandon Pressley (Chelsea), Rodney Holland (Jennifer) and Natasha Reitmeier (Tod).  Two step-grandchildren, Brianna and Thomas Stewart.  Five great-grandchildren, Mallory, Hunter, Sawyer, Finleigh and Jace.  One sister, Rozelle Angel (Bobby), one brother, Franklin Lequire (Margie) and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Margaret Ann Childers - May 11, 1952 - March 02, 2022

Departed: 03/02/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Margaret Ann Childers, 69, passed away Wednesday March 2, 2022 surrounded by her family at Harris Regional Medical Center. She was born May 11, 1952 in Salem County, New Jersey to the late James Tooley and Margaret Pancoast Tooley. Margaret worked at Cashiers Plastic and Ingles Deli until her retirement. She liked watching game shows and Lifetime tv. She loved her family and grandchildren.

Margaret is survived by her sons, Harry Davenport, IV of Pennsville, NJ and Jeffrey Childers of Glenville, NC; a daughter, Jennifer Templeton (Alec) of Franklin, NC; seven grandchildren, Hadley Templeton, Darby Templeton, Nadine Davenport, Noah Davenport, Elisha Davenport, Peyton Childers, Kalynn Childers; two great-grandchildren, Lyric and Melody. In addition to her parents, Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, David Ray Childers.

No services are planned. Bryant Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Childers family. Online condolences can be made at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com

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James Brownlow McCoy - August 25, 1945 - February 27, 2022

Departed: 02/27/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: James Brownlow McCoy, age 76, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022. Born in Murphy, NC on August 25, 1945, he was the son of the late Billy and Betty McCoy. James was a Vietnam War Veteran serving in the United States Air Force. He was a business man who owned several businesses around town. He enjoyed listening to the Franklin High School Marching Band from his front porch, riding motorcycles and was an avid Atlanta Braves baseball fan. He is survived by his wife, Darlene McCoy; children, James McCoy, Jason McCoy and wife Elena, and Tiffany Birchum and husband Jeramiah; six grandchildren, Luca McCoy, Canaan McCoy, Neiva McCoy, Aria McCoy, Rhys Birchum and Revan Birchum; one brother, Bruce McCoy; mother-in-law Charlene Roberson and her husband John; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held for James at a later date. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is assisting the McCoy family.

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Arthur "Art" McLellan - August 27, 1942 - February 24, 2022

Departed: 02/24/2022 (Franklin)

Obituary Preview: Arthur “Art” McLellan, 79, of Franklin passed away Thursday February 24, 2022. Born in Boston Massachusetts to the late Arthur and Grace McLellan.

Art is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara McLellan; a sister, Geraldine Kaptur of Ft. Lauderdale, FL.; two granddaughters, Sarah Shillingford of Kissimmee, FL. and Haley Elizabeth Ostrander of St. Augustine, FL.; five great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents Art is preceded in death by his brother, William McLellan and a daughter, Tammy McLellan.

Art worked for 18 years with the city of Ft. Lauderdale Florida Police Department from Patrol to Detective. He then worked for 12 years as an Investigator with the State Attorney’s Office in the 20th Judicial Circuit in Ft. Myers, FL. He was a member of WNC Macon Jackson County Lodge F.O.P. #081, NC; Junaluska 0145 Mason in Franklin, NC; the Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, Franklin, NC and Smoky Mountain Shrine Club, Franklin, NC.

No services are planned.

A special thank you to the doctors and nurses at Mission Hospital. Also, a special thank you to all those in prayer for Art. Bryant Grant Funeral Home and Crematory are serving the McLellan family. Online condolences can be made to www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com

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Cremation Options

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Personalized Funeral Planning

The team at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory understands that every family is unique, with its own set of traditions, customs, and preferences. That's why they offer personalized funeral planning services designed to reflect the personality and spirit of the deceased. From selecting music and flowers to creating a customized obituary or video tribute, their staff will work closely with families to ensure that every detail is meticulously planned and executed.

Supporting Families Through Grief

Losing a loved one is never easy, and the grieving process can be overwhelming. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory recognizes the importance of providing ongoing support to families during this difficult time. They offer resources such as grief counseling, support groups, and online memorials to help families navigate their emotions and find a path forward.

A Commitment to Community

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A Facility Designed for Comfort

The funeral home's facility at 105 West Main Street is designed to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere for families. The spacious chapel, comfortable visitation rooms, and serene outdoor spaces all contribute to an environment that fosters healing and reflection. Ample parking, convenient accessibility features, and modern amenities ensure that families feel supported throughout their visit.

Contacting Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory

If you're seeking compassionate guidance during a difficult time or would like to learn more about the services offered by Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory, please don't hesitate to reach out. Their dedicated team is available 24/7 to answer questions, provide support, or schedule a consultation at your convenience. You can contact them by phone or through their website.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and other biographical information. It often includes details about their life, achievements, and surviving family members.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries serve as a way to share news of a loved one's passing with friends, family, and community members. They also provide an opportunity to celebrate the person's life, share memories, and offer condolences to those who are grieving.

Who writes an obituary?

Typically, a family member or close friend of the deceased writes the obituary. Funeral homes or crematories may also offer assistance in writing and publishing obituaries.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A typical obituary includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, hobbies, achievements, and surviving family members. It may also include details about funeral services, memorial donations, and other relevant information.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication or online platform. Generally, it should be concise and to the point, ranging from a few sentences to a few paragraphs.

Can I include photos or other multimedia in an obituary?

Yes, many online obituary platforms and some print publications allow you to include photos, videos, or other multimedia elements to enhance the tribute to your loved one.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper or online platform?

Contact the newspaper or online platform directly to inquire about their submission process and guidelines. Some may have online forms or email addresses for submitting obituaries.

Is there a cost associated with publishing an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies depending on the publication or online platform. Some may charge by the word or line, while others may offer package deals or free listings.

Can I edit or update an obituary after it's been published?

Policies on editing or updating published obituaries vary. Check with the publication or online platform for their specific guidelines and procedures.

How long does it take for an obituary to be published?

The timeframe for publishing an obituary depends on the publication or online platform. Online platforms may publish immediately, while print publications may take several days or weeks.

Can I write my own obituary in advance?

Yes, some people choose to write their own obituary in advance as a way to reflect on their life and legacy. This can also help alleviate the burden on loved ones during a difficult time.

What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of someone's passing, usually including only basic information such as name, age, and date of death. An obituary provides more detailed information about the person's life and achievements.

Can I include humor or personal anecdotes in an obituary?

Absolutely! Obituaries can be a celebration of the person's life, so including humorous stories or personal anecdotes can help capture their personality and spirit.

Should I include information about the cause of death in an obituary?

This is a personal decision that depends on your family's preferences and cultural traditions. Some families choose to include this information, while others prefer not to.

How do I handle sensitive or complicated family relationships in an obituary?

This can be a challenging situation. Consider seeking guidance from a funeral director or counselor to help navigate these complex issues with sensitivity and respect.

Can I include information about memorial donations or charities in an obituary?

Yes! Including information about memorial donations or charities can be a meaningful way to honor your loved one's memory and continue their legacy.

How do I ensure accuracy when writing an obituary?