Obituaries

Charles Edward Bowers

Charles “Ed” Edward Bowers, 88, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020. Born in Macon Co, he was the son of the late Charlie and Dorothy Clark Bowers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Wiley and Gene Bowers.

Riscardo Reyes Rodriguez

FRANKLIN - Riscardo Reyes Rodriguez, 39, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020.  A funeral service was held  Saturday, March 28, 2020 in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Addington Cemetery.

James Theodore Turpin

FRANKLIN – James Theodore Turpin, 66 years, of Franklin formerly of Sylva, passed away on Wednesday March 18, 2020. He was born on Wednesday May 20, 1953, the son of Edgar and Nancy Turpin. He was married to his wife of 11 and a half years Linda Long Turpin.

Roland R. Peacock

FRANKLIN - Roland R. Peacock passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at the age of 84. Born in  Lansing, Michigan, Aug. 30, 1935, he was the son of Raymond Peacock and Inez Walsh Peacock and moved here to Frankin 11 years ago. He was a member of First United Methodist Church.

George Burgin Moses

FRANKLIN – On March 28 the love of my life passed away, George Burgin Moses, always known as “Bud”. He was 66 years old. He fought a courageous fight against cancer for over four years. He was a jack of all trades; he could do almost anything. He retired from the trucking company after 25 years.

Melvin Lee Miller

FRANKLIN – Melvin Lee Miller, 84, of Franklin passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020.  A private funeral was held Friday, March 27, 2020 at the Salisbury National Cemetery. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Miller family.   

Janice Maude Houston Lee

Janice Maude Houston Lee, 77, of Otto, NC passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020. A private graveside service will be held at the Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. 

Ralph Williams Hoffman

FRANKLIN - Ralph Williams Hoffman, 72, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. A graveside service was  held Friday, March 27  at Dowdle Cemetery. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. 

Martha Ann Redoutey

FRANKLIN – Martha “Ann” Redoutey, 66, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Elbert Griffen and Frances Robinson Griffen.

David S. Hill, O.D.P.A

FRANKLIN – Following in the footsteps of his father, David Simmons Hill, O.D., P.A. became a leading optometrist in Macon County, providing excellent eye care to his community for many years.  Dr.