All Obituaries

Truman Roger Tippett, 72, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018.  He was born in Macon County, the son of the late Walter and Dessie Pickens Tippett.  Mr. Tippett served in the US Army for ten years, serving in Vietnam for ten months; he lived in Germany over twenty years, and was an interpreter, he could speak, read, and write German very well.  He also served in several places in the United States including Texas and FL.  He was a loving husband,...

Charles Robert Wright, 71, of Franklin passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018. He was born in Sebastian County, Arkansas to the late Harry and Sara Nell Moore Wright. He was a general contractor in the building industry. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marines during the Vietnam Era. Mr. Wright was a member of Snow Hill United Methodist Church. Survivors include a younger brother, David Preston Wright of Naples, FL; aunts, uncles and many cousins. A memorial service will be...

Willie Luther Blocker, Jr., 74, of Franklin passed away Monday, May 14, 2018. He was born in West Palm Beach, Florida to the late Willie Luther Blocker, Sr. and Mary Alice Cone Blocker. Mr. Blocker was an auto mechanic and he enjoyed working, motorcycles, hunting, and fishing with his grandchildren. He loved his grandchildren and spending time with them. Survivors include his wife Rose F. Blocker; daughters, Robin Pilkerton (Charlie Pilkerton II) of Franklin, Angel...

Barbara Ann Roper Arvey, age 67, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018.  She was born in Macon County, the daughter of the late Howard Judson Roper and Addie Lois Bryant Roper.  She was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She was a member of Mt. Sinai Assembly of God Church.  Survivors include her husband, Billy C. Arvey of Franklin, NC; daughter, Lynn Arvey of Franklin, NC; sons, D. J. Arvey (Elizabeth), Tony Arvey and Terry...

Franklin, NC-   Dorothy Elizabeth Allen Crisp, 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 11, 2018. Mrs. Crisp was born in Macon County February 19, 1928 to the late William Ellis Allen and Ardenia Fowler Allen. She was a dedicated and active member of Holly Springs Baptist Church for 71 years until her declining health. Mrs. Dorothy worked at People’s Department Store for 20 years until her retirement. Most of all she was a loving wife, mother,...

Paul Stanley Anderson, 69, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018. Mr. Anderson was born November 5, 1948 in Macon County to the late Turner and Annie Lou Waldroop Anderson. He was a timber dealer and he loved to fish, hunt, and work in logging. Paul was also a member of Central Baptist Church in Franklin. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Marie Anderson of the home; a daughter, Janice Mason (Samuel) of Franklin, NC; a granddaughter, Christy Evans of Franklin, NC; siblings,...

Elaine Justice Scott, 69, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018. Elaine was born December 25, 1948 in Clayton, GA to the late W. Howell Justice and Imogene Ledbetter Justice who survives. She was married to her husband Weaver Scott for 41 years.  Elaine was a caregiver in the nursing field. She loved to knit, read, and solve crossword puzzles, travel, and watch The Voice on TV. She was most of all a loving daughter, wife, mother, and Nana. Survivors include her husband, Weaver...

Terry "Butch" Von Waller, 60, of Highlands passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018. Born in Tampa, Florida, he was the son of Lillian Zachary Waller and the late Albert Lendal Waller. He was the proud owner of Apple Real Estate and Construction and a veteran of the U. S. Air Force, serving our country from 1977 ‑ 1980. Butch was fortunate to share 27 years with "his rock, his angel, his lucky star", Susan Whittle Waller of Highlands, where they spent their 24...

Mrs. Myrtle Victoria Nations Brooks, 93, of Franklin passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018. Born in Swain County, she was the daughter of the late Ben "Pop" and Martha "Mom" Phillips Nations. She was married for 61 years to the late Rev. James Paul Brooks who preceded her in death on July 5, 2006. Mrs. Brooks was a good pastor's wife and homemaker who loved her family deeply. She was a very prayerful woman, "if she was praying for you, you felt...

Kathryn Lynnette Arnold Gay, 72, of Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018. Born in Decatur County, Indiana she was the daughter of the late Neldon and Catherine Bockover Arnold. She was married for 20 years to Matthew B. Gay who preceded her in death on July 14, 2004. Mrs. Gay worked in the retail and restaurant  business. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great‑grandmother. Survivors include daughters, Teresa Harvey of...