Kerry Irwin Witt
Jul 5, 2026
Kerry Irwin Witt, 60, of Saluda, passed away, Sunday morning, July 5, 2026 at his home following a lengthy illness.
The full obituary is forthcoming.
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,...
David Rockwell Cudlip
Jun 20, 2026
David Rockwell Cudlip, 92, of Tryon, passed away, Saturday, June 20, 2026 at his home.
No services are planned at this time.
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...
Isabelle Thompson Ashley
Jun 19, 2026
Isabelle Thompson Ashley, 90, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026 at Carolina Village.
Isabelle was the daughter of the late Waitsel and Cora Goforth Thompson. She recently celebrated her 90th birthday with a party where she was surrounded by the love of her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Ashley...
Raymond Arledge McLees, III
Dec 15, 2025
Tryon, NC – Raymond Arledge McLees, III, 83, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025 in Tryon, NC, with family at his side. Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Raymond A. McLees, Jr. and Martha Prince McLees. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dianne Kennedy McLees.
Ray was a proud graduate of Wofford College where...
Donna Sloane Younkin
Jun 9, 2026
Donna Sloane Younkin, passed away on June 9, 2026, at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC.
Born in Queens, NY November 13, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Anne Sloane.
Donna graduated from Stockton State College in 1975 with a bachelor’s degree in social work. In January of 1986, she received a Master of Public Administration degree...
Marilyn Yike
Jun 8, 2026
Marilyn Mondy Yike, aged 90, wife, mother, teacher, and lifelong equestrian, passed away on June 8, 2026.
Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Clint and Nell Mondy. Marilyn was married to her beloved husband, Roger Yike — a partnership of nearly 67 years marked by devotion and shared adventure with two daughters, Brenda and Stacy.
Marilyn graduated from...
Steven Charles Bouley
Jun 13, 2026
Steven Charles Bouley, 70, of Mill Spring, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Asheville, North Carolina.Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Joseph Albert Bouley and Margaret Proctor Bouley.Steven proudly served in the United States Marine Corps as administrative opsman during the Vietnam War and earned recognition as a medaled marksman and...
John Raymond Murphy
Jun 11, 2026
Obituary for John Raymond Murphy
On Thursday, June 11, 2026, John R Murphy passed away peacefully at Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum, South Carolina.
John was the sixth child born in 1946 to Earl A Murphy and Jane Walker Murphy in Lansing, Michigan. He grew up in a large, loving Irish Catholic family and graduated from Wayne State University in Detroit,...
Colonel Seung H. Kim
Jun 8, 2026
Colonel Seung H. Kim of Mill Spring, North Carolina, age 83, passed away peacefully in his sleep June 8, 2026.
He was born in Seoul, South Korea where he completed his education through medical school at Korea University during which time he met his soulmate of almost 60 years. After completing his military service, he moved with his family to the...
Gene Owens
Jun 8, 2026
Marion Eugene “Gene” Owens, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at his home in Columbus, NC on June 8, 2026. He was 87.
Gene was a devoted husband , father and “Papa” to his family. He was employed by Bank of America for 38 years. He was also in the Army Reserves and a member of the Tryon American Legion....
Carolyn Fortenberry Byers
Jun 6, 2026
Sunny View, NC- Carolyn Fortenberry Byers, 74, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 6, 2026.
Carolyn was the daughter of the Late Earl and Ruby Laughter Fortenberry. She worked for Milliken Hatch Plant in Columbus for 30 plus years and later went to work for Rutherford County Transit where she retired. Carolyn was known for her sweet...
Cassandra Teresa Simone-Munson
Jun 5, 2026
COLUMBUS – Cassandra Teresa Simone-Munson, 77, of Columbus, passed away, Friday morning, June 5, 2026, at Terrabella in Spartanburg.
Born in New Britain, CT, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale Simone and Clementine Araujo Simone. Cassandra spent most of her career in software. She worked for Aetna, HealthNet, Postal Innovations and owned a consulting firm. She and her husband,...
Sherry Silvey Price
May 27, 2026
MILL SPRING – Sherian “Sherry” Silvey Price, 82, of Mill Spring, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville.
Born in Spartanburg County, she was the daughter of the late Rufus W. Silvey and Nellie Keasler Silvey. Sherry was a graduate of Fairforest High School in Spartanburg. Sherry made her career as a...
Marianne Panoscha
May 25, 2026
Columbus, North Carolina -- Marianne Katharina Kaas Panoscha, age 99, died peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2026 at her home at Tryon Estates.
A native of Duisburg, Germany, she apprenticed and certified as a bookkeeper, and continued this profession throughout her time in Germany. She was also active in a local rowing club, where she met her future husband. Marianne emigrated...
Todd Gilbert
May 25, 2026
William “Todd” Gilbert, 43, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 25, 2026 at Atrium Heath Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.
Todd was born on July 5, 1982 at Fletcher Hospital. He was the son of and Dianne and the late Wade Gilbert of Inman, SC. Also surviving is a brother, Russell Gilbert; a niece, Savannah Gilbert;...
David Lawson Miller
May 23, 2026
SUNNY VIEW – David Lawson Miller, 80, of Sunny View, peacefully went home to be with the Lord, Saturday afternoon, May 23, 2026, at his home with his wife by his side.
He was the son of the late Thomas Miller and Maude Peonola Hudgins Miller. David was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during Vietnam. Following his service...
Edna M. McDowell
May 22, 2026
Mrs. Edna M. McDowell was born in Landrum, South Carolina on October 10, 1956.
She was the daughter of the late Pastor Viola M. Watson and Mr. Edward “Bud” Watson.
The life of sister Edna McDowell came to a close on Friday, May 22, 2026. Sister Edna was faithful at helping her mother, the late Viola Watson at Campobello Mission F.B.H Church...
