Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory

02/14/2026

This Valentine’s Day, we hope you remember that love lives on forever—in memories, in stories, and in the hearts of those we hold dear.

Today, we celebrate every kind of love: friendships, lifelong romances, and family bonds. Every kind of love is important and worthy of recognition.

We want to wish everyone a gentle and loving Valentine’s Day.

02/12/2026

Robert Lee Brendle, Jr.

Mr. Robert Lee Brendle, Jr., 72, of Franklin, North Carolina, passed away February 9, 2026. Mr. Brendle was born February 4, 1954, to the late Robert L. Brendle, Sr. and Patricia Ruth Brendle. Robert started working at sixteen, first as a heavy equipment operator, and then as a painter. Mr. Brendle enjoyed NASCAR and was a fan of Tony Stewart. He also loved football, particularly the Green Bay Packers and the Cincinnati Bengals. Mr. Brendle is survived by his brother,...

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02/11/2026

John Phillip Cook

Mr. John Phillip Cook, 86, passed way Saturday, February 7, 2026. Mr. Cook was born January 29, 1940, in Macon Co. NC to the late Lon H. Cook and Rachel Ammons Cook. Mr. Cook worked as a meat cutter for Winn Dixie for 21 years and CR Industries for 17 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Korean Conflict. He loved vintage Chevrolet trucks, collecting and shopping for antiques, but most of all he loved to work and...

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02/11/2026

Suzan Ann Grant

Mrs. Suzan Ann Silva Grant, 64, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026. Mrs. Grant was born July 22, 1961, to the late John Silva and Barbara Walter. She worked and managed covenant stores in Florida for many years. She had a great love for animals especially rabbits. She loved to feed the wild animals and birds. She would watch movies and eat sweets. She was a frequent member of AA meetings. She was sober for over 30 years. Survivors include...

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02/09/2026

Christopher "Clete" Baldwin

Mr. Christopher Edward "Clete" Baldwin, 68, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026. Clete was born June 24, 1957, in Marietta, Ga to the late Howard Samuel Baldwin and Patricia Ann Doster Baldwin Mason. Clete worked many years for Vanhook Flooring. He loved the outdoors such as trout fishing, hunting, camping, dig ramps, and playing golf. He also loved to go and spend time at the lake with family and friends. He was a Carolina Panthers fan and was a fan...

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02/09/2026

Joseph "Jodie" Kendall Cook

Joseph K. (Jodie) Cook was born on April 10, 1946, in Dallas, TX. to the late Mimi Platter Cook Carrere and the late Maxwell Joseph Cook. Mimi Platter was a highly rated pilot in the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP’s) who taught men combat bomber techniques. Maxwell Joseph (Joe) Cook was a highly decorated navigator having seen combat duty in B-17 bombers in the South Pacific during WWII and was also an instructor at the Great Bend Army Air Corp...

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02/07/2026

Donald Robert Bell

Mr. Donald Robert Bell, 88, of Franklin, NC went home to be with the Lord February 1, 2026. He was born January 2, 1938, in Indianapolis, IN to the late Charles and Gilberta Bell. Mr. Bell was of the Christian faith, he also enjoyed a good party. He participated in many military socials, and he enjoyed dancing and music, especially country western music and "Bubble Gum Oldies". Donald also loved to go fishing, camping, and photography. Mr. Bell served in...

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02/06/2026

February is National Heart Month, a meaningful reminder to care for both our physical hearts and the emotional bonds that connect us.

At Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, we see every day how love, memories, and legacy live on through the hearts of families and friends. This month, we encourage you to prioritize your well-being, celebrate the people you love, and nurture the connections that matter most.

02/05/2026

Gerritt Herman Kuiper

Mr. Gerritt Herman Kuiper, 74, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026. Mr. Kuiper was born July 1, 1951, in Cook County, Ill. to the late Herman Kuiper and Patricia Aiken. Gerritt was a builder by trade. He loved being outdoors fishing and enjoying being in the mountains. He was a loving and caring man. He loved Franklin and being a father, grandfather, and uncle. Survivors include his daughter, Tamny Rhodes; grandson Caleb Rhodes; sister, Caryn Burkett; nieces and nephews, Marcus...

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02/04/2026

Dorothy Jane Anderson Pendergrass

Dorothy Jane Anderson Pendergrass, 92, of Columbia, South Carolina, departed this earthly life to be with her heavenly Father on February 1, 2026. She was born on February 23, 1933 in Franklin, North Carolina, to the late Fred Anderson and the late Parilee Anderson. She worked for K-mart in Columbia, South Carolina and retired in 1998 after more than 27 years of employment. Upon retirement, she devoted her time to her grandchildren, one of her greatest joys in life. She...

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01/30/2026

Rev. Dr. Charles "Slim" Franklin Hartzog

Rev. Dr. Charles “Slim” Franklin Hartzog, PhD., 90 of Franklin NC went home to be with the Lord Thursday January 29th 2026. He was born in Coffee Co. Alabama to the late Ruth Chapman and Daniel F Hartzog. A devout man and ordained minister, Charles attended church at Ridgecrest Baptist. He loved his family, fishing, gardening and his cats. Charles had a true passion for electronics and computers, at the age of 11 (1946) he took the family radio apart...

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01/29/2026

John Calvin Cabe

John Calvin Cabe, 79, of Franklin, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025 in Kennesaw, GA surrounded by his family. Born on November 5, 1945 in Franklin, North Carolina to Margaret and Carl Cabe, John lived a life dedicated to his family and loved ones. He graduated from Franklin High School before moving to Atlanta, where he was employed by Georgia Power Company for 30 years. John was a loving Husband, Father and Grandfather, known for his love...

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