Obituaries

Raymond “Ray” Floyd Thompson

OTTO – Raymond “Ray” Floyd Thompson, 57, died Jan. 24, 2021. Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. at Macon Funeral Home. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements

James Michael “Mike” Southard

FRANKLIN – James Michael “Mike” Southard, 62, died Jan. 25, 2021. Due to COVID-19, there are no services planned at this time.  In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Macon County Fairgrounds or Future Farmers of America. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

John Henry Simmons III

FRANKLIN – John Henry Simmons III, 95, passed away Jan. 26, 2021 Mr. Simmons was born in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late John and Emma Klink Simmons. John was a Navy veteran, serving in World War II. He enjoyed working with wood and using his carpentry skills to build bird houses.

James Carlous Saunders

OTTO – James Carlous Saunders, 91, died Jan. 26, 2021. No services are planned. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is serving the Saunders family.

Olene Dolly Hooper Sanders

FRANKLIN – Olene Dolly Hooper Sanders, 81, died Jan. 27, 2021. A private graveside service will be held. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is serving the Sanders family.

Matthew Jon Rippetoe

FRANKLIN – Matthew Jon Rippetoe, 40, passed away Jan. 27, 2021.  Matt was born in Gainesville, Florida, to Leonard and Judy Rippetoe. He spent the last 15 years making his home in Western North Carolina.  Matt was a sentimental man.

“Gerrie” Marie Curtis Rue

FRANKLIN – “Gerrie” Marie Curtis Rue, 84, died Jan. 29, 2021. No services are planned. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Western Carolinas Alzheimers Association, 31 College Place Suite Doppler103, Asheville, NC 28801. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Edith Louise Dalton Ray

FRANKLIN – Edith Louise Dalton Ray died on Jan. 24, 2021 at Franklin House. A private service of remembrance will be held for the immediate family. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory are serving the Ray family.

Barbara McGaha Posey

FRANKLIN – Barbara McGaha Posey, 75, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late William Felton and Ruth Slagle McGaha.

Richard Lewis Owen

TUCKASEGEE – Richard Lewis Owen, 64, passed away Jan. 19, 2021 A celebration of life Service will be held in the spring of the year.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canada Volunteer Fire Department, Charley’s Creek Road, Tuckasegee, NC 28783.