Obituaries

Regenald Frank Lightsey

FRANKLIN – Regenald Frank Lightsey, 90, of Franklin, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. Born in Williston, Florida, he was the son of the late Rufus Frank and Mary Virginia Colson Lightsey.

Emmanuel William Carrion

Some things are just difficult to believe. On Sept.  25, 2021, the passing of Emmanuel William Carrion, also known as Manny, is one of those. Manny was unforgettable, larger than life. He honestly never met a stranger and left a memory with everyone he met.

Corinne Davis Carlton

FRANKLIN – Corinne Davis Carlton, 93 of Otto, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. Corinne was born in Fulton, Georgia, to the late Henry Grady Davis and Florence Ernest Davis.

Roger Austin Brabson

FRANKLIN – Roger Austin Brabson, 70, passed away Sept. 29, 2021. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Roger’s family. 

Willie Eldon Bates

FRANKLIN – Willie Eldon Bates, 72, passed away Thursday, Sept.  23, 2021. Graveside services were held on Sept. 26, 2021, at Hodgin Family Cemetery.  Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Willie’s family. Online condolences may be made at www.moffittfamilyfuneralcare.com

Lloyd “Landie” Wilson

FRANKLIN – Lloyd “Landie” Wilson, 67, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2021. Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic, the family will be having a Celebration of Life at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations, can be made to Hospice House Foundation of WNC, PO Box 815, Franklin, NC  28744.

Patricia “Diane” Bryant Mathis

CULLOWHEE – Patricia “Diane” Bryant Mathis, 71, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Funeral Service was held Sunday, Sept. 26 at 3 p.m. at Sugar Creek Baptist Church. Burial was in the Balsam Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Linda Greene Clary

FRANKLIN – Linda Greene Clary, 82, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. A memorial service was held Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. The family received friends prior the service. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is serving the Clary family.