Virginia Hilson
Aug 21, 2024
GREER – Virginia Sue Greene Hilson, 81, of Greer, passed away, Wednesday afternoon, August 21, 2024, at her home. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Roy B. Greene, Sr. and Mary Katherine Bemisderfer Greene. She grew up in Green Creek and was a graduate of Tryon High School. After high school, she went on...
Dr. Joseph Crystal Armbrust
Aug 17, 2024
On Saturday, Aug. 17, The Honorable Dr. Joseph Crystal Armbrust, passed away quietly in his sleep as he was surrounded by numerous friends as they shared memories, stories, and admiration. Renowned polymath, mentor to many, friend and confidant to countless, composer and organist extraordinaire, tireless promoter of the Town of Tryon, and relentless preservationist of the legacy of Nina Simone,...
Linda Ligon
Aug 15, 2024
Tryon, NC—Linda Chastain Ligon, 87, of Tryon, NC passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 in Hopkins, SC. She was born in Cherryville, NC on May 9, 1937, the daughter of the late Loren Chastain and Louis White Chastain. She graduated from High Point College in High Point, NC and taught home economics at Polk Central High School until her retirement....
Doris Burnette
Aug 14, 2024
Doris Ann Burnette, 69, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills with her family by her side. Ms. Burnette was raised in the Mill Spring area and was the daughter of the late Bill Burnette and Donnie Bailey. She was employed by the Rutherford County School System where she worked until her retirement. ...
James Windover
Aug 14, 2024
COLUMBUS – James Adelbert Windover, 83, of Columbus, passed away, Wednesday morning, August 14, 2024, at Tryon Estates Medical Facility in Columbus. Born in Lowville, New York, he was the son of the late Leslie D. Windover and Esther Berrus Windover. Mr. Windover was a retired Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force. He and his wife, Violeta moved...
Ronald Steppe
Aug 9, 2024
Sunny View, NC—Ronald Everette Steppe, 93, of Sunny View, NC passed away on August 9, 2024 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Clarence "J.C" and Ruth Byers Steppe; two brothers, Vernon Steppe and Howard Steppe and one sister, Katherine Steppe Hillman. Surviving is his wife, Donna Gordon Steppe; his son, Michael Steppe (Tina); one...
Wesley "Bob" Bessell
Aug 9, 2024
TRYON - Wesley Sherwood "Bob" Bessell, Jr., 103, of Tryon died peacefully, Friday, August 9, 2024 at his home. Born July 9, 1921 in Port Washington, New York to Bertha Kinzley and architect Wesley Sherwood Bessell, Bob graduated from Port Washington High School in 1941, having captained the football team and served as Senior Class President. In 1941,...
Jim Holly
Aug 6, 2024
TRYON, NORTH CAROLINA -- James ("Jim") Holly, 73, of Tryon, North Carolina, passed away on August 6, 2024. A native of Aiken, South Carolina, he was born to Charles Marion and Gwendolyn Cone Holly in 1950. Because of the grace he received from God, Jim dedicated his life to both his Christian faith and public service in order to positively...
Carey Procho Dozier
Aug 6, 2024
Carey Procho Dozier passed away on August 6, 2024. She was 72 years old. Carey had been a resident of Tyron, North Carolina for the last two years. Before that she had been a frequent visitor accompanying her husband Dr. Gus Dozier, who practiced medicine there. Carey was born on September 7, 1951. She was one of three of the...
Mary Nelle (Fain) Winton
Aug 5, 2024
September 17, God created someone beautiful, His Jewel and Lady of Class, Mary Nelle (Fain) Winton, my mother, and my best friend, to grace the world with her presence, and on August 5, 2024, at 12:18 pm God choose to call her home, back to Him , and to be reunited with her parents, James P and Pearl Fain. Leaving...
Garland Goodwin
Aug 4, 2024
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds, — and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of — wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there, I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung My...
James Ksenich
Aug 3, 2024
In the final minutes of August 3, 2024, James L. Ksenich, known to friends and family as Jim, left this Earth to begin his next adventure. Jim was born in Pleasant Mount, PA on September 26,1940 to Peter and Josephine (Seney) Ksenich. He was a graduate of Pleasant Mount High School and Millersville (PA) State College with a degree in...
Mike Williams
Aug 3, 2024
COLUMBUS – Michael "Mike" Nathan Williams, 68, of Columbus, passed away, Saturday evening, August 3, 2024, at Advent Health in Fletcher. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he was the son of the late Nathan Lankford Williams and Callie Wilson Williams. Mike was raised in Polk County and was a graduate of Tryon High School and Isothermal Community College, earning an associates...
Paul Pullen
Aug 1, 2024
Paul Pike Pullen III, 76, passed away on August 1, 2024, at Terra Bella Senior Living Facility in Spartanburg, S.C. Paul was born to Paul Pike Pullen II and Veda Tomich Pullen in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was a proud graduate of the University of Wisconsin, where he attained his MBA. After graduation, he moved to Florida and worked in banking,...
Karl Taylor
Jul 29, 2024
Karl Wayne Taylor, 62, went home to be with the Lord on July 29,2024. Born in Rock Hill SC on December 31, 1961 and was the son of the late M Wayne Taylor and June Ringer Taylor. He was a graduate of DeRidder High School in Louisiana and a graduate of the University of NC at Charlotte. He was a...
Terry Jones
Jul 22, 2024
Terry Jones won his battle with cancer this morning at 1:55 AM. He is now in the arms of Jesus. He leaves behind many who were touched by him and need your prayers for peace and comfort. No services are planned per Terry's request. His ashes will be spread on his beloved homestead.
George "Bill" Crissone
Jul 22, 2024
George William "Bill" Crissone, 78 of Sunny View died Monday July 22, 2024 at the Charles George VA hospital in Asheville NC, following a brief illness. Born in Polk County, NC he was the son of the late Clyde and Mary Flannigan Crissone. Bill proudly served his country in the Marines during the Vietnam War where he was awarded a...
George Comparetto
Jul 20, 2024
Born February 11, 1938, called Home July 20, 2024 George Comparetto, age 86, of Tryon, NC, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2024. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Leonard George and Alva McKinney Comparetto. George grew up and was educated in Washington, DC. He was an Eagle Scout and served as Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster for 40+...
Tara Atkins
Jul 13, 2024
Tara Alice Atkins, born December 17, 1971, in Columbus, NC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Tara leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion that touched the lives of many. She is survived by her mother, Jane Atkins; father, Calvin Atkins, and step-mother, Cindy Page-Atkins. Tara is also...
Fonda Allen
Jul 10, 2024
GREEN CREEK -- Fonda Nadine (Lanford) Allen, 77, of Green Creek, NC passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late John Barnette Lanford and Sybil Westbrook Bitting. She retired from Chesnee Telephone Company after many years of service. She was a lifelong resident of Polk County and a member of...
