Obituaries

Karen Orpen Verran

FRANKLIN - Karen Orpen Verran passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 at her home. She was born Oct. 13, 1957 in Jamestown, Pennsylvania.  A private service was held by the family.  Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Verran family.

Edith Emily (DeKraker) Vanderwerp

FRANKLIN - Edith died on Aug. 6, 2020 at Macon Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Franklin. She was born on Aug. 24, 1923.  A small private burial will be held in Franklin. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Vanderwerp family.

Clifford Talley

HIGHLANDS - On Sept. 9, 2020, Clifford Talley went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Cliff’s time on earth was well spent, and he enjoyed the life he was given. He loved horses, trail riding, and just being outdoors.

Fay Ellen Miller Parker

FRANKLIN - Fay Ellen Miller Parker, 89, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. A celebration of life was held Friday, Sept. 11 in the chapel of First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Tempe Fussell officiating.   Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Lawrence “Larry” Owens

FRANKLIN - Lawrence “Larry” Owens, 63, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020. A private celebration of life is planned for a later date. A private family viewing was held on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Owens family.

Kathryne Ann Holland Moffitt

FRANKLIN - Kathryne Ann Holland Moffitt, born on Feb. 28, 1949, loved by her family, her friends and her church, went on to Glory on Sept. 8, 2020. There was great rejoicing as her mom and dad, Mavis and Kerma Holland, met her at Heaven’s Gate.

Genie Christine “Tinia” Delpho

FRANKLIN - Genie Christine “Tinia” Delpho, 73, passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020. No services are planned at this time. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

William “Bill” Furman Collins

FRANKLIN - William “Bill” Furman Collins, 74, passed away Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020.   A funeral service was held Tuesday, Sept. 15, in the chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with the Revs. Phillip Cochran and Davis Hooper officiating. Burial followed in the Shepherd Cemetery.

Yvonne Payne Cheatham

FRANKLIN - Yvonne Payne Cheatham, 94, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. Born in Philadelphia, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Clois and Eunice Tolbert Payne.

Mary Patricia Cathey

FRANKLIN - Mary Patricia Cathey passed away on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at the age of 70. She was a native of Pennsylvania and a resident of Franklin. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, William Albert and Patricia Drace Cathey; her closest friend, Susan Ehle; and her beloved dog, Shuggah.