James Michael Amburn
Mar 28, 2026
James Michael Amburn, 51, of Tryon, North Carolina, passed away, Saturday evening, March 28, 2026, at Advent Health/Polk in Columbus, North Carolina, following an extended illness.
Born in South Williamson, Kentucky, he was the son of Roxie Zornes Amburn of Tryon, North Carolina and the late Billy Joe Amburn. James was a graduate of Belfry High School in Belfry, Kentucky and...
Kent Morgan Shehan
Mar 26, 2026
Mill Spring, NC- Kent Morgan Shehan, 62, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Advent Polk in Columbus, NC.
Born and raised in Polk County, NC he was the son of the late Buddy Shehan and Peggy Moran. Kent loved the outdoors and enjoyed spending time hunting and fishing. His greatest joy in life was being a father and grandfather.
Surviving...
Michael Ray Whiteside
Mar 21, 2026
Michael Ray Whiteside, 66, of Green Creek, passed away, Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Advent Health/Polk in Columbus, North Carolina.
No services are planned.
Carole Rain Ormand
Mar 18, 2026
Tryon, NC-Carole Rain Ormand, 69, passed away on March 18, 2026.
Carole was active in the Tryon community and was the owner of Four Winds Florist in Tryon for many years.
Carole is survived by her children, and grandchildren.
The family will hold a private service.
Phill Pace
Mar 14, 2026
SALUDA – David Phillip “Phill” Pace, 77, of Saluda, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Born in Hendersonville, he was the son of the late Ector Hobart Pace, Sr. and Mary Ballard Pace. Phill was a graduate of Saluda High School and went on to attend Queens College in Charlotte. Phill worked in many occupations during...
Bill Davis
Mar 15, 2026
William “Bill” Davis, 76, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 15, 2026 while surrounded by family.
Born and raised in Haywood County, NC, he was the son of the late Joe Silas and Vennice Giles Davis. In 1970, Bill married Dianne Reagan and in 1977, together they purchased a dairy farm in Polk County which later became...
Annie Mae Moss
Mar 10, 2026
Annie Mae Mosteller Moss, 87, of Lynn, North Carolina, passed away, Tuesday afternoon, March 10, 2026, at Valley Hill Health and Rehabilitation in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Born in Franklin, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Mosteller and Lena Moses Mosteller. Mrs. Moss retired from South Carolina Elastic in Landrum, South Carolina. She was an avid reader and...
Robin Julian
Mar 1, 2026
Robin Julian, 73, of Columbus, North Carolina, passed away on March 1, 2026.
Robin was born in Montclair, New Jersey, the daughter of Gerald and Thelma Van Blarcom.
Robin was a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother. She lived a vibrant, joy‑filled life traveling widely, embracing new experiences, and collecting stories from every corner she visited. She never met a stranger;...
Henry Edmond Baumberger, Jr.
Mar 6, 2026
Henry Edmond (Ed) Baumberger, Jr. of Flat Rock, 83, passed away on March 6, 2026 at Elizabeth House after a brief illness.
Mr. Baumberger was a 1960 graduate of Flat Rock High School. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and served as an aviation antisubmarine warfare technician in the early 1960s at the height of the Cold War.
He earned...
Kenny Parrish
Mar 6, 2026
On Friday, March 6, Kenneth “Kenny” Gerald Parrish Jr. entered his heavenly home and heard the words, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” Servant is a word that truly defined Kenny’s whole life. He lived every day of his life for his family. A person so deeply selfless and kind is rarely found in this world, and his loved...
Vivian Smith Blackshear
Mar 3, 2026
Vivian “Vee Vee” Hoke Smith Luke Blackshear, 88, passed away on March 3 peacefully at her home in Saluda, NC with her daughters present, following a prolonged illness. She is predeceased by her husband, Dr. Stuart Grady Blackshear, her parents, Vivian Hoke Smith and Dr. Keitt Hane Smith of Greenville, SC and her brother, Keitt Hane Smith, Jr. Vee Vee...
Keith Gordon
Feb 28, 2026
Max Keith Gordon, 56, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday morning, February 28, 2026.
Born in Henderson County, North Carolina, he was the son of Dorothy Carswell Gordon of Columbus, North Carolina and the late Albert Max Gordon. Keith was a graduate of East Henderson High School. He was employed at Allstar Automotive in East Flat Rock, North Carolina.
When...
Commander Tyrone Martin
Feb 26, 2026
CDR Tyrone G Martin, USN, Ret. passed away at White Oak of Tryon on February 26, 2026, at the age of 95.
He was born in Greenwich, CT on June 5, 1930 to Gladys (Alsop) and Gabriel Martin, a French-Canadian immigrant. He grew up on the 200-acre Gimbel Estate where his father was the chauffeur and later estate manager. When he...
Barry Cleveland Thompson
Feb 24, 2026
Barry Cleveland Thompson, born March 16, 1961, in Tryon, North Carolina, passed away on February 24, 2026.
Barry was known for his quick wit and love of laughter. He had a personality that filled a room and a deep love for riding motorcycles, finding freedom on the open road.
He is survived by his daughters, Kelia Thompson Maner and Katie Thompson Hawks;...
Patricia Lester Baker
Feb 8, 2026
Patricia Lester Baker, fondly known as Patsy, died February 8, 2026, at home in Tryon, NC, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of Jewell Thomas Lester and Murray Oliver Lester. She is survived by three children: Joy T. Baker, DVM, of Tryon; Murray Lester Baker, MD (Virginia, deceased), of Blountstown, FL; and Daryl Baker Nelms, PT (David...
Rick Campbell
Feb 17, 2026
Richard “Rick” Gene Campbell, 68, passed away on February 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Carroll and Betty Jean Reid Campbell. Rick was a master carpenter and worked for Edney Construction for many years. He was incredibly talented in his craft, taking great pride in his work and leaving...
Frances Margaret Bevans
Feb 15, 2026
Frances Margaret Bevans, 88, a resident of Columbus, NC died at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills Hospice House on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Mrs. Bevans was born in Burma and was the daughter of Stanley Norcliffe Graham and Frances Coutts Graham.
Survivors include two daughters, Laurie Dessau of Orlando, FL and Tracey Mellett of Trophy Club, TX; a son Gary Kennard of...
Pantha Jackson Bridgeman
Feb 14, 2026
Pantha Jackson Bridgeman, 90, of Columbus, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Born in Polk County, NC she was the daughter of the late Furman and Ollie Biddy Jackson. Her most important job in life was being a loving wife and mother to her five children, but she also was able to fulfill...
Catherine Odom Nelon
Feb 13, 2026
Sunny View, NC-Catherine Odom Nelon, 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Born in Rutherfordton, NC she was the daughter of the late Chivis and Rosie Blackwell Odom. During her working years, she worked at Hatch Plant-Miliken, where many of her coworkers knew her as “Ma”. Her greatest joy in life was being a...
Bob Costello
Feb 11, 2026
Bob Costello, 72, of Mill Spring, North Carolina, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 11th, 2026. He transitioned from this earth way too soon, but we rejoice in knowing that we will see him again one day in heaven.
Bob, Robert Michael Anthony, Costello was born on June 15, 1953, in Colorado Springs, Colorado...
