Obituaries

William Peterson

FRANKLN - William Alan Peterson, 78, was welcomed into his heavenly home on Nov. 10th, 2021. Bill dedicated his life to prayer and worship and serving Jesus Christ. He was a member of Prentiss Church where he led the Prayer Ministry Team.

Jeffrey Parker

FRANKLIN - Jeffrey Wade Parker, 59, passed away on Nov. 1, 2021. Jeff was born in Lakeland, Florida, to Dennis Arnold and Glenda Lowe Parker. He was a Navy veteran and work in Applied Network Infrastructure & System and enjoyed working with computers.

Sherry Ham

PRAIRIE GROVE, AR - Sherry Elaine Mitchell Ham, 74, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021, after a period of declining health. A memorial service will be held at Holly Springs Baptist Church in Franklin, on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at 11 a.m. Rev. Donnie Seagle will officiate.

Doris Haggard

FRANKLIN - Doris Ann Haggard, 70, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, after a period of declining health. Born in Clarkesville, Georgia; she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Marcella McMahan Wikle.

Mildred Gregory

FRANKLIN - On Monday evening, Nov. 8, 2021, Mildred Morris Gregory, 84, moved to her Heavenly home. Mildred was a godly woman who loved the Lord and her family and set an example for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren that will lead them all of their lives.

Donna Eicher

FRANKLIN - Donna Earlene Cannady Eicher, 67, passed away Oct. 20, 2021, at Davis Hospital in Statesville. Donna is preceded in death by her father, William Canady, and brother, Kenneth Kelly. She was the co-owner of Franklin Transmission.

Judy Waldroop

FRANKLIN - Judy Gale Rogers Waldroop, 67, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. Judy was born in Gaston County, North Carolina, to the late Claude Sr. and Lala Garren Rogers. Judy was a member of Cartoogechaye Baptist Church and was the 210th National Guard Family Support Coordinator.

Mary Thomas

FRANKLIN - Mary (Duck) Virginia Pendergrass Thomas, 78, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Troy and Lassie Hall Pendergrass.

Justino Soriano

OTTO - Justino Soriano, 43, passed away on Nov. 3, 2021. A service was held at St Frances of Assisi on Monday Nov. 8, 2021, at 5 p.m. Father Tien Duong officiated. Vigil followed at Macon Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.

Charles Rowe

FRANKLIN - Charles Robert Rowe, 63, passed away on Nov. 4, 2021. Charles was born in Richmond, Virginia, to the late Edward Sr. and Cecelia Klotz Rowe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Fancis Rowe, and grandson, James Rodney Sweeten.