Marvin Wagner
Sep 21, 2009
Columbus, N.C. - Marvin J. Wagner of 611 Lake Sandy Plains Road died Monday, September 21, 2009 at Smith Phayer Hospice House after an extensive battle with cancer.Mr. Wagner was one of six children born in Polk County, NC to Walter S. and Adele Shehan Wagner. After graduating from Western Carolina University, Marvin served the students of the Polk County...
Arthur Schulz
Sep 20, 2009
Columbus, NC- Arthur G. Schulz was an honorable man of character and discipline. Much struggle was part of his life's journey but with persistence and fortitude as well as faith he accomplished much, setting a high standard for his children and grandchildren. Although very strong willed and stubborn he was most kindhearted, caring and generous when it came to his...
Joseph Gay
Sep 19, 2009
Columbus, N.C. - Joseph John Martin Gay, 84, husband of Elinor Evans Gay of Landrum Road, Columbus, NC died Saturday, September 18, 2009 in Autumn Care Nursing Center, Saluda, NC. Born in Manhattan, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Antonie Tryska Gajdostik. Mr. Gay was a graduate of Stuyvesant High School, Manhattan, NY, Fordham University and...
Louise Sipusic
Sep 18, 2009
An obituary is not available at this time for Louise Piskor Sipusic (Piskor). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Paul Johns
Sep 16, 2009
An obituary is not available at this time for Paul Johns. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Dieter Streit
Sep 13, 2009
Dieter Streit of Green Creek, NC, passed away on September 13, 2009 after a long illness. He was born in Streitheim, Germany a small village near Augsburg, on November 16, 1959. Dieter was the husband of Patricia and "papa" of Sebastian Streit. He is also survived by his mother Herta Streit and sister Christa Dietrich, both of Germany. After graduating...
Wilma Johnson
Sep 11, 2009
SALUDA, NC - Wilma Louise Johnson, 89, of Saluda, NC, passed away Friday, September 11, 2009.A native of Saluda, NC, she was the daughter of the late Joe I. and Elzie Gosnell Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was the widow of Ray Johnson who died in 2002. She was a member of Saluda United Methodist Church, NC. Known as Nanny by her...
Jean Richardson
Sep 11, 2009
An obituary is not available at this time for Jean Capps Richardson (Capps). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Jean Jordan
Sep 11, 2009
Jean Capps Jordan, 75, passed away September 11, 2009 in Highlands, N.C. Born on November 22, 1933 in Tryon, N.C. She was the daughter of the late Pearl Metcalf Capps and Ruppy T. Capps, and wife to the late Robert Lee Jordan.Jean was one of 6 children, and is predeceased by William H. Capps and Julian E. Capps; and survived...
Stephen Chick
Sep 11, 2009
Columbus, NC- Stephen Charles Chick, 83, of Beechwood Drive, Columbus, NC passed away at his home September 11, 2009. Born in Huntington, WV, he was the son of the late Stephen C. and Blanche Hefner Chick. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the U.S. Army Ranger 5th Division and landed on Omaha Beach on D Day. Mr....
Cynthia Foster
Sep 5, 2009
COLUMBUS, NC -- Cynthia Mae Foster, of Columbus, NC died Saturday, September 05, 2009 in Ridge Rest Nursing Center in Columbus, NC.Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Henry Baylis and Eliza Newman Henderson. She was a member of Tryon First Baptist Church in Tryon, NC. Mrs. Foster was the widow of J. T. Foster...
Edna Anderson
Aug 29, 2009
An obituary is not available at this time for Edna Knudsen Anderson (Knudsen). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
George Sommer
Aug 22, 2009
TRYON, NC -- George William Sommer, 85, of Melrose Avenue died, Saturday, August 22, 2009 at his home.Born in Ozone Park, NY, he was the son of the late George Coger and Carrie Groeshoel Sommer. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the Merchant Marines and the US Coast Guard. Mr. Sommer was a self-employed Attorney in Stuart,...
Arthur Chalmers
Aug 12, 2009
Columbus, NC- Arthur Augustus Chalmers, II, 92, of Laurel Lake Drive, Columbus, NC, passed away August, 12, 2009 in Willowbrooke Court at Tryon Estates, Columbus, NC. Born in Amsterdam, NY, he was the son of the late Ruth Warren and Harvey Chalmers, II. Mr. Chalmers was a graduate of Choate Prep School, attended Yale University and graduated from University of...
Helen Pittinos
Aug 12, 2009
Tryon, NC -- Helen Serena Pittinos, 101, died Wednesday, August 12, 2009 in Rose Crest, Inman, SC. She was a former resident of Tryon, NC and a member of Red Fox Country Club.Helen was the daughter of the late Margaret Roemer and Samuel Serena, born in Astoria, NY. She graduated from Schuylkill Haven High School, PA and The Savage School...
John Creech
Aug 7, 2009
Columbus, NC- John L. Creech, 89, of Tryon Estates, Columbus, NC, passed away August 7, 2009 in St. Luke's Hospital, Columbus, NC. Born in Woonsocket, RI, he was the son of the late Edward and Bessie Faulks Creech. He was first married to Amy Wentzel Creech who died in 1984 and was the widower of Elaine Innis Creech who died...
William Ravan
Aug 1, 2009
LYNN, NC -- William "Bid" Ravan, 65, of Lynn, NC passed away Saturday morning, August 1, 2009 in St. Joseph's Hospital in Asheville, NC.Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late John D. and Nell Dedman Ravan. Mr. Ravan was an avid softball player and hunter. He was of the Baptist faith.Surviving is one son, Niki...
Jon Hickman
Jul 28, 2009
HENDERSONVILLE, NC -- Jon Stephan Hickman, 50, of Courtwood Lane, Hendersonville, NC died Tuesday, July 28, 2009 in Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville, NC.Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of Lois A. Hickman Staub of Ormond Beach, FL and the late Jessie C. Hickman, Jr. He was a veteran of the US Marines having served in Grenada and was...
Barbara Miller
Jul 28, 2009
An obituary is not available at this time for Barbara Joyce Miller (Miller). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Clarence Benson
Jul 27, 2009
COLUMBUS, NC - Clarence Andrew Benson, 90, of 1062 West Mills St., Columbus NC died Monday, July 27, 2009 in Laurel Woods in Columbus, NC.Born in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Andrew and Louise Clausen Benson. He was a graduate of St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps....
