Gwendolyn Gilbert
Feb 9, 2015
MILL SPRING, NC - Gwendolyn Revonda Gilbert, 60, of Mill Spring, NC went home to be with the Lord Monday, February 9, 2015 at her home.Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Ellick and Bertie Haynes Gilbert. Gwen was a graduate of the University of North Carolina and received her Master's Degree from Western Carolina...
Bettie White
Feb 7, 2015
An obituary is not available at this time for Bettie Lee Thomas White. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Bettie White
Feb 7, 2015
Bettie Lee Thomas White, 90, of Laurelwoods, Columbus, NC died Saturday, February 7, 2015 in the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills House, Landrum, SC.Born in Covington, KY, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Ada Buntin Thomasand was the widow of Donald B. White who died in 1983.Bettie moved to Polk County in 2006 coming from Covington, KY.Surviving...
Paul Melton
Jan 22, 2015
An obituary is not available at this time for Paul James Melton. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Jeanne Vucha
Jan 17, 2015
Tryon,NC- Jeanne Louise Vucha, 92, of Tryon, NC, died Saturday, January 17, 2015 in White Oak Manor of Tryon.Born in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mabel Ruhl. She moved to Tryon in 1977 coming from Wheaton, IL. Mrs. Vucha was a member of the Carolina Carriage Club. Surviving are: her husband of 69 years,...
Joann Markovic
Jan 17, 2015
TRYON, NC -- JoAnn Mary Markovic, wife of Peter Markovic, of Tryon, NC passed away Saturday morning, January 17, 2015 at her home.No services are planned. To to the family, please
Marlene Bowyer
Jan 16, 2015
TRYON, NC - Marlene Patton Bowyer, 73, of Tryon, NC passed away Friday, January 16, 2015 at St. Luke's Hospital, Columbus, NC.She was the daughter of the late Burgess and Irene Patton of Lynn, NC.Born in Catawba County, NC on July 19, 1941, she grew up in Lynn and was a graduate of Tryon High School, Class of 1959. While...
Laurie Poche
Jan 15, 2015
Columbus, NC- Laurie Grosvalet Poche, 48 of Dublin Lane, Columbus, NC, died Thursday, January 15, 2015 in her home.Born in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of Mary Jeanne De Rosier Grosvalet of Long Island, NY and the late Stephen Grosvalet. She moved to Polk County in 2006 coming from Greenville, SC. Laurie was a homemaker and was of the...
Chris Boles
Jan 13, 2015
Tryon, NC - Thomas Christian Boles, 39, of 275 Laurelwood Drive, Boiling Springs, SC, died Tuesday, January 13, 2015. Born in Johnson County, IN, he was the son of Thomas Richard and Connie Breitenbeck Boles. He worked at New Day Clubhouse in Spartanburg, SC. Surviving in addition to his parents are two brothers, Brian Matthew Boles and Daniel Preston Boles...
Nancy Burrell
Jan 13, 2015
LYNN, NC - Nancy Nodine Burrell, 79, of Lynn, NC passed away Tuesday morning, January 13, 2015 in Autumn Care of Saluda.Born in Holly Springs, SC, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Joseph and Elizabeth Jones Nodine and widow of Roy Burrell who died in 2006. She was a former employee of Southern Woven Labels, Columbus, NC and...
Nancy Worsnop
Jan 12, 2015
Nancy Elizabeth Worsnop, 84, of Columbus, NC died Monday, Jan. 12, 2015 of natural causes. Her children were all able to visit in her final days. She was born on June 14, 1930 in Hollywood, CA, the eldest child of Francis and Dorothy Grignon. The family returned to New York City soon after her birth. Nancy attended Flushing High School...
Thomas Boles
Jan 12, 2015
An obituary is not available at this time for Thomas Christian Boles. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Maude Carr
Jan 11, 2015
Maude Hubbard Goldsmith Carr, a respected equestrian, died Sunday after a long and heroic battle with cancer. She was 72. A devoted animal lover, Ms. Carr was known for her generous spirit and was a friend to all who she came in touch with. Ms. Carr was born on March 29, 1942 in Charleston, West Va., to Rebecca Dickinson Goldsmith...
Bettye Logan
Jan 10, 2015
Tryon, NC - Bettye King Hoffman Logan died on January 10, 2015 in the serene sanctuary of the Hospice House, Landrum, SC.She was born May 5, 1926 and grew up in Spencer, Mass. Her adoptive parents were from the Quebec Province of Canada and spoke French throughout Bettye's childhood. As a result, Bettye became a passionate Francophile, embracing a lifelong...
Elizabeth Heise
Jan 9, 2015
Elizabeth Renee Stoery Heise died January 9, 2015 at Tryon Estates, Columbus, NC. She was 90 years old on September 22, 2014Born in Estherville, IA, she was the daughter of Anton and Ember Stoery. She was the widow of A. Jesse Heise who died in 1990, to whom she was married for 43 years. During Jesse's career with Ford Motor...
John Franklin
Jan 7, 2015
MILL SPRING, NC - John Henry Franklin, 67, of Mill Spring, NC passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at his home. Born in Rutherford County, NC, he was the son of the late Luther "Red" Franklin and Annie May McLean Franklin. He worked for Clary Hood Construction for 25 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Kimberly Kerr
Jan 5, 2015
Mill Spring, NC - Kimberly Rose Kerr, 59, of Lake Adger Road, Mill Spring, NC, died Monday, January 5, 2015 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg, SC. Born in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late George and Patricia Barnes Kerr. She was employed by the Old Bailey Company, Tryon, NC for more than thirty years. Kimberly enjoyed...
Mary Mckinney
Dec 29, 2014
Forest City, NC - Mary Elizabeth "Peg" McKinney, 85, of Forest City, NC died Monday, December 29, 2014 in the Hospice House of Rutherford County.Born in Coopers Gap, NC, she was the daughter of the late Fifer W. and Georgia Brown McKinney. She attended Tanner's Grove United Methodist Church, Forest City, NC.Peg is survived by: nephews, nieces, and cousins as...
George Tillotson
Dec 24, 2014
SALUDA, NC - George Michael Tillotson, 39, of Saluda, NC passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at Autumn Care of Saluda.Born in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of Jerry Michael and Ximena Berrios Tillotson of Marion, NC. Mr. Tillotson moved to Polk County, NC in 1987 coming from Virginia Beach, VA. He was a creative artist and writer.Surviving in...
Donovan Bennett
Dec 23, 2014
Mill Spring, NC - Donovan Chase Bennett ("Chase"), 23, of Mill Spring, N.C. went to his Heavenly home on Dec. 23. He was the son of Kellee Klovach (Raymond) of Mill Spring and Chad Bennett (Melora) of Spruce Pine, N.C.In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Zachary Bennett of Mill Spring; step-siblings, including Lilly Klovach of...
