Obituaries

John Keeler

FRANKLIN - John Joseph Keeler, passed on at 90 on Thanksgiving Day. The family is ever grateful for the compassion and care of the V.A. and Four Seasons hospice staff.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Mary Russell

FRANKLIN - Mary Edna Russell, 76, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Nov. 20, 2021. She was a homemaker, a wonderful cook, and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

J.D. Humphries, III

FRANKLIN - JD Humphries, III, 61, passed away on Dec. 12, 2021. Services will be held at a later date. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve JD’s fami-ly. Online condolences may be made at www.moffittfamilyfuneralcare.com

Donna Green

FRANKLIN - Donna Jean Green, 51, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021. Born in Rabun County, she is the daughter of Nancy Speed Tilson and the late William Don Green.

Grace Calloway

MORGANTON - Grace Yonce Calloway, 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. She was born Aug. 6, 1928, in Macon County to the late Raymond D. Yonce and Alice Duvall Yonce. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Max H.

Virginia Casada

FRANKLIN - Virgina Casada, 84, passed away Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. She was born on April 6, 1937, in Franklin to the late Walter and Annie Waldrop Swanson. Ms. Casada worked and retired as a supervisor from Social Services. She loved volunteering her time and helping others out at CareNet.

Aaron Alger

FRANKLIN - Aaron John Allen Alger, 41, passed away on Dec. 2, 2021. Aaron was born in Sarasota, Florida, to David and Jennifer Alger. He was a finish carpenter and enjoyed working on electronics.

Pauline Williamson

FRANKLIN - Pauline Hazel Mashburn Williamson, born May 2, 1937, to the late John Henry and Rettie Anderson Mashburn.

Glenn Struble

OTTO - Glenn Dean Struble, 61, passed away Nov. 30, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, at Newman Chapel Baptist Church.  Rev. Danny Cannon will officiate. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Glenn’s family. Online condolences may be made at www.

Dexter Shaffer

FRANKLIN - Dexter “Keith” Shaffer, 44, passed away Dec. 1, 2021. Keith was a lifelong resident of Macon County. He enjoyed watching his favorite shows on TV and loved his family, and his dogs.