Obituaries

Larry David Bishop

FRANKLIN – Larry David Bishop, 71, went home to be be with Jesus on Sunday, April 4, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Quenton and Ruby Wilson Bishop.

Paul Michael Swofford

Franklin – Paul Michael Swofford, 54, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 in Asheville at Mission Hospital, of complications from diabetes. Paul was born in Fort Myers, Florida in 1966.

Dieter Karl Rueckerl

OTTO – Dieter Karl Rueckerl, 54, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Born in Amberg, Germany, he was the son of the late Anton and Constanze Rueckerl. Dieter was a transit driver for Macon County Transit. He enjoyed building projects around the house and spending time with his wife and family.

Gregory Paul Ray

FRANKLIN – Gregory Paul Ray, 67, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021. Born in Rabun County, Georgia, he was the son of the late Robert Paul and Edith Dalton Ray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a niece, Marianna Ray.

Phillip Dean Partington

FRANKLIN – It was with great sadness that the family of Phillip Dean Partington told him goodbye on March 28, 2021. While there is grieving here, a joyous reunion took place in Glory at that same time as Phil was reunited with his wife, Pamela Jo Pickens Partington, who was the love of his life.

Leo Alphonse Lolli

FRANKLIN – Leo Alphonse Lolli, 82, passed away March 21, 2021. Leo was born to the late Leo and Louise Signore Lolli. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by first wife, Dorothy Schedneck Lolli, and sister Loretta Black.  Leo was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church of Franklin.

Carl John Kosischke

FRANKLIN – Carl John Kosischke, 78, passed away March 23, 2021.  Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Mr. Kosischke’s family.

Richard Augustus Godfrey

CLAYTON, GEORGIA – Richard Augustus Godfrey, 73, passed away on March 29, 2021. Richard was born the son of the late Frank Allen Godfrey and the late Icie Savannah Wall Godfrey on May 26, 1947.

Alvin Nicky “Nick” Dills

CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA – Alvin Nicky “Nick” Dills, son of Jerry F. and Nina N. Dills, passed away on March 26, 2021, at his home in Crestview, Florida. Nick, a native of Macon County, North Carolina, was 55 years old. Nick was known as a master craftsman and artist.