Obituaries

Jim Binning

SYLVA – A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Jim Binning went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 5:10 p.m. surrounded by his wife, sister, and nephew.  James Randel Binning was born in Coshocton, Ohio on August 10, 1934.

Eula Beam Thompson

FRANKLIN – Eula Beam Thompson, 88, passed away March 15, 2021. Eula was born to the late Samuel and Ada Watkins Beam.

Danny Joe Teem

FRANKLIN – Danny Joe Teem, 65, died on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021 at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Macon Funeral Home.

Gary Roland Peek

CASHIERS – It is with deepest sorrow and heart break that we announce the passing of Gary Roland Peek. Gary passed peacefully at his home in Cashiers on March 5, 2021. Gary was born May 3, 1943 in Franklin to Allay Roland and Marie Keener Peek.

Grace Erwin Lane

FRANKLIN – Grace Erwin Lane, 87, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Born in Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Edwin and Maggie Long Erwin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr.

Ronald Lee Hardegree Sr.

Ronald Lee Hardegree Sr., 87, passed away March 20, 2021. Ronald was born in Miami, Florida, to the late Edward and Cynthia McDowell Hardegree.

John “Johnny” Earl Hall

FRANKLIN – John “Johnny”  Earl Hall, 83, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 18, 2021. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Sam Earl and Sarah Elizabeth Hall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Edwin and Louise Hall.

Clayton Franks

SYLVA – Clayton Franks, 63, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Evelyn Young Franks and the late Clinton Franks. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Franks and a brother, Steven Franks.

Bill Carpenter

SYLVA _ Bill Carpenter, 69, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Teresa Carpenter and the son of the late Earvin Carpenter and Maxie Carpenter.

Cheera Lona Soper Roadarmel

FRANKLIN – Cheera Lona Soper Roadarmel, 101, passed away on January 5, 2021. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20 at the chapel of First Presbyterian Church in Franklin.