Dr. Frederick Berlinger
May 8, 2024
Dr. Federick George Berlinger passed away on May 8 th , 2024 he was born in New York City, NY on December 21 st , 1936. Attended Horace Mann School for Boys, entered Cornell University at the age of 16 and went on to attend Chicago Medical School. Additional medical training at Montefiore Hospital in Bronx, NY, Columbia University, Bellevue...
Kenneth Braswell
Apr 30, 2024
BRYSON CITY -- Pastor Kenneth Dean Braswell, 60, of Bryson City, NC, was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. He was born to the late Lewis Justine Braswell and Minnie Irene Braswell on September 19, 1963 in Reidsville, NC. Kenneth was one of 7 children born to the...
Helen Tucker
Apr 30, 2024
COLUMBUS – Helen Fortenberry Tucker, 70, of Columbus, passed away, Tuesday morning, April 30, 2024, at Upstate Community Hospice House. Born in Laurens, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Earl Fortenberry and Ruby Laughter Fortenberry. Helen worked in several different careers and lastly was a caregiver. She enjoyed doing word search. Helen was of the Baptist faith....
Harriet Peoples
Apr 29, 2024
For 76 years, Harriet Louise Byars Peoples shared her life with the family, friends and community she loved. She will be deeply missed following her death on April 29, 2024. Harriet was born July 5, 1947 in Rock Hill, SC to Stanley Cook Byars, who preceded her in death and Mildred Sharpton Byars, who survives. Harriet spent her formative years...
Carolyn Stubblefield
Apr 27, 2024
GREEN CREEK – Carolyn Fagan Stubblefield, 89, of Green Creek, passed away Saturday morning, April 27, 2024, at Autumn Care of Saluda. Born in Polk County, she was the daughter of the late Curtis Walker Fagan and Hermia Cantrell Fagan. Carolyn was a graduate of Green Creek High School and was a member of Green Creek First Baptist Church where...
Zonne Staalman
Apr 23, 2024
HENDERSONVILLE – Zonnie Mai Staalman, infant daughter of Julia Rhodes Staalman and Jesse Staalman, returned to the arms of Jesus Tuesday morning, April 23, 2024, at 9:18 a.m. due to unknown reasons. Zonne weighed 6 lb. 8 oz. and 20 inches and was twice the birth weight of her sister, Espen. Zonne Mai means Sun-like dance. Her Mom says when...
Philip Morehead
Apr 23, 2024
Philip Eugene (Gene) Morehead, 88, of Tryon, NC died April 23, 2024. He was the son of the late Lester Cox Morehead and Eleanor Frierson Morehead. Gene was predeceased by his beautiful wife of 56 years Wyndham (Wyndy) McCall Morehead and sister Dorothy Morehead Evans. He is survived by his daughter Eleanor Norfleet Morehead Baugnies, son George Ferrier McCall Morehead...
Karen Parker-Binns
Apr 22, 2024
Mill Spring, North Carolina – Karen Sue Parker-Binns, 75, peacefully passed at 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, April 22 nd , 2024, in her home at 7382 Hwy 108 east, Mill Spring, N.C. Karen was born in Knox County Ohio to her parents James and Hazel Parker and spent her formative years in the Mount Vernon area. After attending Bowling Green...
Jerry Waddell
Apr 20, 2024
GREEN CREEK – Jerry Michael Waddell, 71, of Green Creek, passed away, Saturday afternoon, April 20, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Jerry Lee Waddell and Marion Poteat Waddell. Jerry was a veteran of the United States Army. Following his service to his country, Jerry earned an associate degree...
Collette Henderson
Apr 15, 2024
Collette DeKeizer Henderson, 53, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. Collette was born November 25, 1970, in Flint, Michigan, to Phillip and Dawnine DeKeizer. She was a graduate of East Henderson High School and was employed by the Blue Ridge Humane Society, work which she LOVED. Her comedic and passionate spirit was characterized by her...
Dan Sibley
Apr 9, 2024
Tryon, NC- Dan Sibley, 87, of Tryon, NC passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at the Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum, SC. Per Dan's wishes, there will not be a formal obituary. At this time, no services have been planned.
Robert Barnhart
Apr 8, 2024
COLUMBUS -- Robert David Barnhart, 75, of Columbus, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly following countless health issues that kept him in and out of the hospital the last 4 years. Despite his illness, he enjoyed pranking his nurses and making people smile. Fondly known as "Bob", he was born in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, June 26, 1948, to Thomas and Joan Barnhart...
Sharon Hipp
Mar 30, 2024
Saluda, NC—Sharon Gloede Hipp, 67, of Saluda, NC passed away on Saturday. March 30, 2024. Sharon was the daughter of the late Ray and Elizabeth Kearsey Gloede. Sharon and her late husband, A.G Hipp owned and operated Hipp's Garage and Hipp's Superbirds Inc where they built ultralight aircraft. She was a dedicated and loving mother and worked hard to provide...
Frances Phillips
Mar 29, 2024
Polk County, NC—Frances Nodine Phillips, 90, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, March 29, 2024. She is now rejoicing with her Lord and Savior and family members that went before her. Frances was the daughter of the late Andrew Joseph and Elizabeth Jones Nodine. She was a graduate of Mill Spring High School and lived...
Dorothy Ruff
Mar 27, 2024
Dorothy Marie Ruff (Fisher), 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Spartanburg Medical Center after a long hard fight with an extended illness. Dorothy was born on July 29, 1947 in Tryon to the late Edward Alexander Fisher and Sophie Marie Fisher. She was a long-time resident of Tryon and surrounding areas. Dorothy is survived by her...
Sadie Mckaig
Mar 19, 2024
TRYON -- Sadie Hudson McKaig, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 19, 2024. She was born March 13, 1939, in Tryon, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Karen Covil Hudson and the late Ted Hudson. Her brother Rudy Hudson preceded her in death. Sadie was a graduate of Tryon High School and...
Carol Schlegel
Mar 16, 2024
Tryon, NC- Carol "Grandma and Nana" Anne Schlegel, 87, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Tryon Estates in Columbus, NC. Carol was the daughter of the late Harold and Edna Mills. Born in Youngstown, OH, she was raised in Richmond, IN. Carol graduated from Richmond High School in 1954 and from Earlham College in 1958 with a Bachelor...
Robert Reynolds
Mar 14, 2024
Robert Reynolds (88) of Tryon NC went to meet our heavenly father on March 14th, 2024. Bob was born on September 15, 1935 in Farmville, Virginia to William and Leona Wilkes Reynolds. He was predeceased by his loving wife Lois Reynolds and beautiful daughter Kerry Kaltenbach. He is survived by his children: Brian and his wife, Rachel; Kevin and his...
Charles "Jackie" Crockett
Mar 13, 2024
SPARTANBURG – After a period of declining health, Charles "Jackie" Jackson Crockett, 75, of Spartanburg, passed away, Wednesday evening, March 13, 2024, at Prisma Health in Greer. Born in Charlotte, he was the son of the late James Allen Crockett, Sr., and Elizabeth Eversole Crockett. Jackie's childhood was spent in Charlotte, and he joined his father's business, Jim Crockett Promotions...
Betty Luther
Mar 6, 2024
Betty Taylor Luther, 85, of Columbus, NC passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Betty was a lifelong resident of Columbus, NC. She worked at Hatch Mill in Columbus until her retirement. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Betty was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Columbus, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burnice E....
