Obituaries

Gary Allen Hill

FRANKLIN – Gary Allen Hill, 43, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 26 in the chapel of Macon Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the charity of one’s choice. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Thomas Preaulo Crawford

FRANKLIN – Thomas Preaulo Crawford, 91, passed July 14, 2021. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made Mt. Hope Baptist Church. Macon Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements. 

Harold Warstler

FRANKLIN - Harold Warstler, 92, passed away on Monday, Sept. 7, 2020. Harold was born in Goshen, Indiana, on June 16, 1928, and was the son of the late Ezra and Bertha Warstler. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Griggs, and a brother, Michael Garber.

Orrin Boyd Robert Sword Sr.

FRANKLIN – Orrin Boyd Robert Sword Sr., 89, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021.  Born in Salerno, Florida, he was the son of the late Bert R. and Agnes Driggers Sword. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Elisha Woodcum; and sister, Hilda Mae Kovacs.

Herbert Glenn Southard

FRANKLIN – Another one of our Lord’s children just went to join Him with praise and rejoicing. If you knew Herbert Glenn Southard, you knew he loved the Lord Jesus and lived his life accordingly. He was a Christian first and a family man second.

Yukie Sandra Picklesimer

LEMMON, SOUTH DAKOTA – Yukie Sandra Picklesimer, 91, died December 6, 2020, at her home in Lemmon, South Dakota. She was born in Tokyo, Japan on Jan. 1, 1929. She was the oldest of five children. She met her husband Ralph in Japan, got married and traveled all over the world with the military.

Annie Mae King Cooper

BRYSON CITY – Annie Mae King Cooper, 78, of the Brush Creek Community went home to be with the Lord Tuesday July 20, 2021. A native of Swain County she was the daughter of the late Earl Hill and Vesta Parton King. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Doyle P.

Louise Cayll Arnsdorff

BRYSON CITY – Louise Cayll Arnsdorff, 84. Her faith was made sight in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 18. She was born in Winter Park, Florida, and loved her roots there, but oh how she loved her mountains. Love was a key part of her life.

Stephen W. Anglin Sr.

FRANKLIN – Stephen W. Anglin Sr., 77, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, with his wife, Lisa, and his children by his side. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 31 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Biltmore Baptist Church, 691 Sloan Road in Franklin.

Kenneth Alter

FRANKLIN – If humans can cross over the Rainbow Bridge on their way into Heaven, Kenneth (Ken) Alter crossed it on July 22, 2021, and had the most joyful reunion with all the dogs and cats that he had ever rescued, cared for, groomed and loved during his time on earth.