Obituaries

James M. Barfield

James M. Barfield, 95, of Franklin, passed away Jan. 27, 2021. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 4, in the Bryant-Grant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Scott Eichelberger officiating. The family will greet friends prior to the service.

Ann M. Clark

Ann M. Clark, a long time resident of Franklin, departed this life on Jan. 29, 2021. Ann was born at the family home in Grand Island, Florida, in 1931. Online condolences may be sent to www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.

Richard Lewis Owen

Richard Lewis Owen, 64, passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2021 at his home.  Mr. Owen was born March 27, 1956 in Jackson County to the late John Lewis Owen and Lula Fisher Owen- Swann. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the spring of the year. Online condolences can be left at www.

Wardie Lovalle Young

Wardie Lovalle Young, age 82, born Feb. 27,1938 left his earthly life for his permanent home in Heaven on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. No services are planned at this time.  A time of remembrance will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be made at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.

Thomas Hattaway Banks Sr.

Thomas Hattaway Banks, Sr., 81, of Highlands and Cashiers, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. He was born on Sept. 27, 1939 in Milledgeville, Georgia to the late Olin Orilious and Mildred Faye Banks.

Marda Kaiser Burton

Marda Kaiser Burton, 88, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Laurel, Mississippi on Dec. 7, 2020.   Marda is predeceased by her parents, Martin and Grace Kaiser, and her husband of 62 years, Richard Alfred Burton Jr., all of Laurel, Mississippi.

Lucille Pickens McCall

Lucille Pickens McCall, 85, passed away Sunday, Jan. 10, surround by her family at home. Mrs. McCall was born February 12, 1935 in Macon County, to the late James Marvin Pickens and Edith Hurst Pickens. A Celebration of Life Service was held Wednesday, Jan.

Wayne Jackson Coleman

Wayne Jackson Coleman passed away on Jan. 8, 2021. Wayne was born in Eastman, Georgia on April 13, 1937 to Braudus (BJ) and Verma Coleman, but spent most of his formative years in Reidsville, Georgia. Online condolences can be made at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.

Maurice George "Biff" Keener

A good man, a good father, and a good brother, Maurice George “Biff” Keener left us for a better place on Jan. 5, 2021. Biff was born to Grover Lee and Vesta Pauline Peek Keener on November 10, 1940. A graveside service was held Sunday, Jan. 10, at the Mt.

Patricia Anderson Pittari

Patricia Anderson Pittari died on Jan. 7, 2021 in her home on Amelia Island, Florida. She was 88 years old and had been ill for several years. A funeral Mass will be held on Jan.