Obituaries

Robert E. Wilson

HIGHLANDS – Robert E. Wilson, 91, of Highlands, formerly of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020. In 2016, Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Dawn Wilson. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his two brothers.

John Gary Stanley

FRANKLIN – John Gary Stanley passed away at the John F. Keever Solace Center, Asheville, Monday, April 13, 2020 at the age of 67. John is survived by his loving wife Mellie of 40 years. John is lovingly remembered by his wife Mellie of the Pine Creek Community, Cullowhee.

William Stanfield

FRANKLIN – William “Bill” Stanfield, 79, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020. A private grave side service will be held at Salem Cemetery. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences can be made to the family at maconfuneralhome.com

Gene Pickens

FRANKLIN – Gene Pickens, 85, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Joseph Wade Pickens and Evelyn Sanders Pickens.

Sarah Corbin Penland

FRANKLIN – Sarah Corbin Penland, 83, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Maggie Seay Corbin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Linda Osborne, Margaret Pendergrass, H.D. Corbin, Jr.

Frances Lea Martinelli

FRANKLIN – Frances Lea Martinelli, 77, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Lofton Dingler Leland

FRANKLIN – Lofton Dingler Leland, 87, of Franklin passed away Monday, April 13, 2020. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

John Raymond Jacobs

FRANKLIN – John Raymond Jacobs, 81, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020. No services have been planned at this time. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences can be made to the family at maconfuneralhome.com.

Mary Lou Hedden Hooper

FRANKLIN – Mary Lou Hedden Hooper, 92, of Franklin, NC passed away Friday, April 17, 2020. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late John Quincey Hedden and Selma Howell Hedden.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert V. Hooper.

David Mitchell Holland

FRANKLIN ­– David Mitchell Holland, 64, of Detroit, MI passed away Feb. 12, 2020.  A private service will be held at a later date. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences can be made at  bryantgrantfuneralhome.com