Obituaries

Mary Alice McLaughlin

Mary Alice McLaughlin, nee Archer, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2020 in Boise, Idaho, at the home of her daughter, Carol McLaughlin, with family by her side.

Annie Laurie Morris McDaniel

Annie Laurie “Morris” McDaniel, 94, of Highlands passed away Friday, April 3, 2020. A private service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family ask memorials be made to the Highlands Food Pantry, 328 South Street Highlands, NC 28741.

Brown Lanier Johnson, Sr.

Born 93 years ago in Orlando, Florida, Brown Lanier Johnson, Sr., made his mark on the world before passing on March 27, 2020, in Ft. Pierce, Florida. His life was exceptional in many ways beginning with the most important which was his love for Christ Jesus.

Michael Stanley Grodzicki

FRANKLIN –  Michael Stanley Grodzicki, 65, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 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.

Louise Ramsey Drane

Louise Ramsey Drane, 101, of Franklin passed away on Monday, March 31, 2020. Born in Jacksonville, FL, she was the daughter of the late Julian Phelps Ramsey and Ethel Gertrude Stroble Ramsey.

Shirley Ann Brendle Dills

FRANKLIN – Shirley Ann Brendle Dills, 65, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Billy Joe Brendle and Jennie Sue McCall Brendle.

Frank Burts Davis

FRANKLIN – It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Frank Burts Davis (Franklin, North Carolina), born in Charleston, South Carolina, who passed away on April 1, 2020, at the age of 75.

Dockie Walter Cochran

FRANKLIN – Dockie Walter Cochran, known as Doc by his family and friends, was born in Swain County on Feb. 4, 1937. He was one of 10 children of Harley and Fannie Burr Cochran.

Betty Robinson Frazier

FRANKLIN – Betty Robinson Frazier died April 6, 2020.  Memorial services will be held at a later date. Macon Funeral Home is handling arrangements. 

Boyd H. Shields

MARBLE – Boyd H. Shields, 63, of Marble passed away Monday, March 30, 2020. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, www.iviefuneralhome.com, in charge of arrangements.