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Macon Funeral Home in Franklin, NC is a full-service funeral home specializing in burials, cremations, veteran services, funeral preplanning, memorialization, and life celebration services since 1992.

Bud GreenBud Green, officially named Thomas Alton Green, was born on April 27, 1936, to Lawrence A. “Tony” and Sybil Bla...
01/23/2026

Bud Green

Bud Green, officially named Thomas Alton Green, was born on April 27, 1936, to Lawrence A. “Tony” and Sybil Blaine Green. Following a brief illness, he passed on to Glory on January 21, 2026, at his home on Potts Branch Road surrounded by his family. Bud had an interesting life. He worked at the Nantahala Creamery and later for Biltmore Dairy. He was part owner and flag man at The Rainbow Raceway. Bud owned Bud Green Wholesale Tires and was...

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Gregory L SimonGregory Lynn Simon, 75, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. He was born in Aubur...
01/23/2026

Gregory L Simon

Gregory Lynn Simon, 75, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. He was born in Auburn, NY, to the late Lester and Alma Moore Simon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jeffrey Simon. He loved traveling, liked Nascar and camping, he was a big Dale Earnhardt fan. He loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Lloyd Simon, children, Bill Simon (Krisann),...

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Joann A DaleJoann Atha Wolford Dale, 94, of Franklin NC, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026. She was born to the lat...
01/22/2026

Joann A Dale

Joann Atha Wolford Dale, 94, of Franklin NC, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026. She was born to the late Oscar and Effie Moyers Wolford in West Virginia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Braxton Dale; siblings, Jim Wolford, Byron Wolford, Gene Wolford, and Jimmy Wolford. She was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, painting, writing, sewing, and loved all flowers. Joann is survived by her children, Larry Dale...

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Barnard Bruce BryantBarnard Bruce Bryant, 72, of Asheville, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, after an extended...
01/20/2026

Barnard Bruce Bryant

Barnard Bruce Bryant, 72, of Asheville, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, after an extended illness. Barney was born October 2, 1953, and was the son of the late Bruce and Freda Bryant. He grew up in Franklin, NC and graduated from Franklin High School in 1970. Barney attended Mars Hill College and later graduated from Sandhills Community College with an emphasis of study in horticulture and landscaping. He founded the Wagon Peddler, an outdoor gear and gift store,...

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Horace HurstMr. Horace A. Hurst, age 86, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, at Grandview Manor surrounded by hi...
01/19/2026

Horace Hurst

Mr. Horace A. Hurst, age 86, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, at Grandview Manor surrounded by his family. Born on December 9, 1939, in Macon County, he was the son of the late Henry and Frances Hurst. Horace was a devoted member of Watauga Baptist Church for many years, where he faithfully served as a deacon. His quiet strength, steady presence, and willingness to lend a hand made him a cherished part of the church community. In his...

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Patricia Ann CraigPatricia Ann McConnell Craig, 76, of Franklin, NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 202...
01/16/2026

Patricia Ann Craig

Patricia Ann McConnell Craig, 76, of Franklin, NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Fred McConnell Sr. and Dorothy Mae Long McConnell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Tallent, and her brother, Freddie McConnell. Patricia was a devoted member of Black Mountain Baptist Church and carried her faith with her throughout her life. Pat lived a life full of...

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John Wymer McClureJohn Wymer McClure, 74, of Franklin, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. A lif...
01/16/2026

John Wymer McClure

John Wymer McClure, 74, of Franklin, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. A lifelong resident of Macon County, John was the son of the late William Howard McClure and Alma Hastings McClure. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Billy McClure and Charlie McClure; his sister-in-law, Patti McClure; and his brother-in-law, Gary Boston. John spent most of his youth in Macon County, occasionally relocating due to his father’s work. He returned to Franklin upon entering...

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William Patrick RameyPatrick Ramey, 70, passed away on January 16, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. B...
01/16/2026

William Patrick Ramey

Patrick Ramey, 70, passed away on January 16, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 27, 1955, in Macon County, he was the son of the late Venice Alexander and Beulah Hazel Lowe Ramey. Patrick lived a full and hands on life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing pool, racing, carpentry, and could often be found tinkering with anything that had an engine. He was a proud member of First Alliance Church and carried his faith...

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Charles Dwight SouthardCharles Dwight Southard, 80, of Franklin, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Jan...
01/15/2026

Charles Dwight Southard

Charles Dwight Southard, 80, of Franklin, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Born in Macon County to the late Roy and Ruth Dills Southard, Dwight lived his entire life rooted in the community he loved. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Edna Southard, and his brother, Raymond Southard. Dwight was a lifelong and oldest member of Cartoogechaye Baptist Church, a place that shaped his faith and friendships over many decades. He...

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Brannon Jeffrey KeenerBrannon “Jeff” Keener, 48, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Born in Macon County, he was t...
01/14/2026

Brannon Jeffrey Keener

Brannon “Jeff” Keener, 48, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Maurice “Biff” Keener and Linda Joyner. Jeff was a man who loved the outdoors and the simple joys of life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with his dogs, and playing the drums. He was a talented carpenter during his years in construction and later worked as a splicer in the utilities field, where his skill and work...

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Pauline Starling LukePauline Starling Luke, 100, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, January 9, 2026...
01/12/2026

Pauline Starling Luke

Pauline Starling Luke, 100, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, January 9, 2026. She was born in Valdosta, GA, October 15, 1925, to her parents, Juniper and Maggie Starling. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Grace Smith, Alzada Davis, her twin, Irene Luke, (who passed at the age of 93), and two brothers, Johnny Starling and Junie Starling, also, one great grandson, Trey Millard. She is survived by her four daughters, Gerry Swafford...

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Reba TalleyReba Blackwell Talley, 62, of Highlands, NC, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026. She was born in Oconee, SC,...
01/12/2026

Reba Talley

Reba Blackwell Talley, 62, of Highlands, NC, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026. She was born in Oconee, SC, to the late Joseph and Amy Wilbanks Blackwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rickey Talley and son, DJ Talley. She always wanted to make people laugh and saw her children’s friends as her own. She loved everyone, especially her family and her four grandbabies. She is survived by her children, David Talley (Marina),...

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