Ella Mae Bowen
Aug 17, 2026
COLUMBUS – Ella Mae Alley Bowen, 86, of Columbus, went home to be with the Lord, Monday evening, August 17, 2026, at Spartanburg Medical Center.
Born in Hode, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Anderson Alley and Dovie Mae Horn Alley. Mrs. Bowen was a coalminer’s daughter having grown up in the hills of Kentucky. She and her husband,...
Angela Martin “Jackson”
Aug 15, 2026
Angela Martin “Jackson” was born in Pikeville Kentucky on March 8th, 1977. On August 15th, 2026, she went to join the Lord at the age of 49. Purple was her favorite color. She absolutely loved butterflies and watching a good thunderstorm on the porch with some coffee in her hand. She loved everyone and did that with her whole heart....
Lila Hancock Corpening
Aug 15, 2026
Lila Hancock Corpening, 90, of Tryon, North Carolina peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Lila was born on March 6, 1936 to James and Lillie Stutts Hancock. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gay S. Corpening and was a devoted wife for 59 years. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by six brothers...
Kay Meckel Sillis
Aug 13, 2026
Mill Spring, NC—Kay Meckel Sillis, 80, of Mill Spring, North Carolina passed away on August 13, 2026 at Spartanburg Regional Hospital. Kay was born on August 3, 1946 to her parents Alois John Meckel and Lillian Posten Meckel in Bergen, New Jersey.
Kay was predeceased by both parents; husband, Charles Fletcher Sillis; son, Charles John Sillis; daughter, Dawn Marie Clancy; sister,...
Katey Katra Williams
Aug 11, 2026
HENDERSONVILLE – Katey Katra Williams, 60, of Hendersonville, passed away, unexpectedly, Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at her home.
Born in Polk County, she was the daughter of the late Nathan Williams and Callie Wilson Williams. Katey was a graduate of Tryon High School. Following graduation, she went to Warren Wilson College earning her degree in Sociology. Katey worked for many years...
Norma Capps Emory
Jul 26, 2026
SALUDA – Norma Capps Emory, 86, of Saluda, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Sunday morning, July 26, 2026, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, surrounded by her loving family.
Norma was born in Henderson County to the late Forrest Capps and Mae Odum Capps. She grew up in the Green River Community in Henderson County and...
David Samuel Ballard
Jul 22, 2026
Mill Spring, NC- David Samuel Ballard, 77, went home to be with his Savior on July 22, 2026.
David was the son of the late Joseph and Hattie Moss Ballard. He was employed by the KEMET Corporation for 42 years, retiring in March of 2012. David was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of Mountain View Baptist...
Marion "Pee Wee" Hill
Jul 16, 2026
MILL SPRING – Marion “Pee Wee” Lee Hill, Sr., 75, of Mill Spring, passed away, Thursday evening, July 16, 2026, at his home.
Born in Bat Cave, he was the son of the late Weldon Coolidge Hill and Katherine Ellen Moss Hill. Pee Wee spent his career as a truck driver and ended his career driving for Stott Paving. He was...
Phillip Arthur Feldman
Aug 6, 2026
Phillip Arthur Feldman, born February 5, 1959, died on August 6, 2026.
Phillip lived on Bethloyal Hill in Tryon, NC and was formerly from Albany, New York. He originally vacationed in Tryon, before making it his permanent home.
He is survived by his adoring husband and partner of 43 years, Emanuel (Manny) Konsker, and dear friends, Bill Tripp and Randy Herrington of...
The Honorable Thomas Nelson Hix, Sr.
Jul 31, 2026
The Honorable Thomas Nelson Hix, Sr., 76, of Mill Spring, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly, Friday morning, July 31, 2026, at his home overlooking the mountains.
Born in Prospect, Virginia, he was the son of the late Nelson Wilson Hix and Dolly Carson Hix. Judge Hix was a graduate of Fuquay Academy in Farmville, Virginia. He did his undergraduate at the...
Vernon Raymond Leister
Jul 30, 2026
Vernon Raymond Leister, a longtime resident of Campobello and Tryon, died on July 30 in Brevard, NC.
Vernon was born on October 7, 1937, in Monaca, PA. He built a beautiful life for him, his wife Nancy and their three children. He enjoyed a successful and long career working for JCPenney’s. Vernon will be remembered for his good-hearted and kind character,...
Raphael Matthew Foy
Jul 17, 2026
Raphael Matthew Foy, 72, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 17, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Raphael was the son of the late Vera Foy Dobbins. He was a native of Polk County and spent many years serving the community as a law enforcement officer. Raphael was the first person from Polk County to...
Janet Lynn Green
Jul 15, 2026
Janet Lynn Green, 66, of Columbus, NC passed away on July 15, 2026 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
Janet was the daughter of the late Guynell and Arvilla Smith. She was a respiratory therapist and previously worked at Spartanburg Regional for over 20 years. She was a loving wife and mother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ricky Dean Green...
Elton Cochran
Jul 14, 2026
Ralph Elton Cochran, 88, of Tryon, passed away, Tuesday morning, July 14, 2026 at Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum.
Arrangements will be announced.
Mary Frances Williams
Jul 13, 2026
Mary “Frances” Williams was born to the late JD and IvaLee Wilkerson in Polk County, NC on February 20, 1963 and went home to be with the Lord on July 13, 2026. She was a member of The Well in Landrum, SC. Frances was well loved by everyone she met and never met a stranger. She will be missed dearly,...
Katharine Ann Miller
Jul 9, 2026
Katharine Ann Miller, 76, of Tryon, NC, died peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 9, 2026 after a long illness.
She was born in Charleston, WV, daughter of the late Thomas R. Miller and Ann Rhodes Miller, who retired to Tryon in 1978. Katie grew up in Chappaqua, NY, earned a bachelor’s degree in English literature at Manhattanville College, completed...
Kerry Irwin Witt
Jul 5, 2026
SALUDA – Kerry Irwin Witt, 60 of Saluda, passed away, Sunday morning, July 5, 2026, at his home, following a lengthy illness.
Born in Des Plaines, Illinois, he was the son of Roberta Kay Phar Witt of Saluda and the late Kenneth Witt. Kerry came to Saluda in 1980 from Des Plaines. Kerry spent his career in manufacturing, having worked at...
Rev. John Taylor Edwards
Jun 29, 2026
Reverend John Taylor Edwards, 91, of 2430 Houston Road, Columbus, NC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior in his home surrounded by his family on Monday, June 29, 2026, in Columbus, NC.
John was born in Columbus, NC and was the son of the late John Melvin Edwards andNellie Elizabeth Jones. He graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary...
Mickie McNabb
Jun 25, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mickie McNabb, a devoted wife, cherished mother of five, proud grandmother, and faithful follower of Christ.
Mickie lived a life centered on faith, family, and love. She found her greatest joy in caring for her family, creating a home filled with kindness, warmth, and unwavering support. As a loving wife and dedicated mother,...
John Andrew Hatcher
Jun 21, 2026
John Andrew Hatcher, 61, of Summerville, South Carolina, went to be with His Savior on Sunday, June 21st, 2026 in Trident Hospital, North Charleston, South Carolina.
He was born in Chicago, Illinois and was the youngest son of the late James Larson Hatcher and Beverly Barber Hatcher. John was a 1983 graduate of First Baptist High School in Charleston, SC. He...
