Obituaries

Harold Bozeman Carter

FRANKLIN - Harold Bozeman Carter Jr., 89, passed away on Dec. 3, 2020 in  Maggie Valley. He was born in Charlotte on May 26, 1931 to Harold Carter Sr. and Allene Gertrude Harrison Carter.

Mary Pauline (Polly) Rice Brooks

FRANKLIN - Mary Pauline (Polly) Rice Brooks entered into eternal rest to join our Savior in heaven on Dec. 1, 2020 at the age of 87.  She was born on July 24, 1933 in Highlands to the late Mr. and Mrs. William Herbert Rice.

Bruce Arthur Bennett

FRANKLIN - Bruce Arthur Bennett, 61, went to his heavenly home on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020. He was born in Lakeland, Florida on July 24, 1959 to Robert and Elizabeth (Ann) Bennett of Franklin. Also surviving are his wife of 19 years, Julie A.

Shirley Jean Vogler

FRANKLIN - Shirley Jean Vogler, age 84, formerly of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday Dec. 2, 2020. She was a retired high school cafeteria manager.

Margie Kimsey Mason

FRANKLIN - Margie Kimsey Mason, 84, passed away Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.  Mrs. Mason was born Aug. 8, 1936 in Macon County to the late Claude and Bertha Kimsey. Mrs. Margie was a dedicated member of Prentiss Baptist Church.

Claude William Hurst

FRANKLIN - Claude William Hurst, 88, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. Mr. Hurst was born in Macon County, the son of the late Joseph Daniel and Ella Allen Hurst.

Mary Lee Buchanan Duvall

FRANKLIN - Mary Lee Buchanan Duvall, 96, passed away on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020. Born in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, Mary was the daughter of the late Audie and Mae Duncan Buchanan. In addition to her parents, Mrs.

Darlene (Dean) Corbin

FRANKLIN - Darlene (Dean) Breedlove Corbin slipped her earthly bonds to enter the heavenly gates on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. She was 79 years of age. She was a precious, loving soul. She loved the Lord and had been a reflection of his love for everyone to see. She could make you feel so treasured.

Homer Wayne Bryson

FRANKLIN - Homer Wayne Bryson, 92, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Lazelle Talley Bryson.

Mary Jane Brown

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - On Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, Mary Jane Brown passed away at the age of 90.  Mary Jane was born on June 19, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA to John and Ruth Byrnes. In 1955, she married Harry Brown in Wildwood, New Jersey.