Obituaries

FLETCHER - Gary Lee Hopkins Sr., 65, passed away on Sept. 19, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer.

CLARKESVILLE, GA - Helen Brown Dishner, formerly of Franklin, passed away at her residence on Sept. 18, 2022.

OTTO - Patrick Francis Dempsey, age 63, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

FRANKLIN - Winona “Nonie” (Kerr) Cowie, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Sept. 2, 2022, surrounded by family.

FRANKLIN - Beverly “Beve” Bryan Cheatham, 65, gained her wings on Sept. 19, 2022, and began her journey to her heavenly home free of all earthly hardships.

FRANKLIN - Paula Inez Champion Burt, 83, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

FRANKLIN - Wendell Dean Smith, 72, passed away on Sept. 15, 2022. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve such a good man and his family.

Donald Shea Jr.

CORNELIA, GA - Donald Burke Shea Jr., age 89, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Monday, Aug. 22, 2022.

FRANKLIN - On Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, Judith L. (Outcalt) Perry-Wheeler, a beloved wife, mother, sister and friend passed away. She was 75.

FRANKLIN - Michael Alan Perkins, 68, passed away Sept. 16, 2022. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Michael’s family and friends.