David Rockwell Cudlip
Jun 20, 2026
David Rockwell Cudlip, 92, of Tryon, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026, at his home. Born in Detroit, Michigan, to William Byrnes Cudlip and Lynwood Bope Cudlip, David lived a full and spirited life marked by service, enterprise, conviction, and love for his country, family and friends.
A graduate of Dartmouth College, where he earned both his bachelor’s degree...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Evalyn Gail Stewart
May 16, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Evalyn Gail Stewart, who passed away on May 16, 2026 at the age of 84 at her home in Tryon, North Carolina.
Eve was born on February 27, 1942 in Hendersonville, North Carolina to Haskell and Helen Heaton. She grew up in Henderson County and later made her home in...
Frank Sutherland Martin
May 10, 2026
Frank Sutherland Martin, of Columbus, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Frank was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who treasured his family above all else. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Brenda Martin; his daughter, Susan Martin Krawczyk, and her husband, Stephen Krawczyk; his son, Jeffrey Alan Martin, and his...
Junie Hines
May 9, 2026
SALUDA – Junie Eugene Hines, III 74, of Saluda, passed away, Saturday morning, May 9, 2026, at his home following a long illness.
Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the son of the late Junie Eugene Hines, Jr. and Pansy Bray Hines Starling. Junie moved to Saluda in 1975, coming from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He had visited Saluda one time and...
Johnny Howard Witt
May 5, 2026
Johnny Howard Witt, 75, of Columbus, NC (Green Creek) passed away May 05, 2026, at Spartanburg Regional Heart Center after a sudden health issue. Johnny was born on February 20, 1951, in Greeneville, TN to the late Johnny Ralph and Mae Masoner Witt. He grew up in Morristown, TN and was in the first graduating class from Morristown Hamblen West...
Shirley Mixon Freeman
Apr 28, 2026
Shirley Mixon Freeman, 62, of Hendersonville, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday April 28, 2026.
She was the daughter of the late Jerry “Cotton” Mixon and Rachel Pearson Mixon. Shiley was a loving daughter, mother and great friend to many. She was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Stepp.
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