Donna Gordon Steppe
Apr 22, 2026
Mill Spring-Donna Gordon Steppe, 85, went to meet her Lord and Savior on April 22, 2026.
Born in Buncombe County, NC she was the daughter of the late Howard Dewey and Dorothy Fullam Gordon. She was a devoted wife, mother, nannie, and great grandmother.
Donna was preceded in death by her husband Ronald Everette Steppe; and two sisters, Udell Bryson and Mary...
Helen Weber Johansen
Apr 19, 2026
Helen Nancy Weber Johansen, age 94, formerly of Saluda, North Carolina, and residing in Staunton, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at her son’s home in Staunton, Virginia, of natural causes.
Helen was born in Queens, New York, and was the daughter of the late Jacob and Anna Weber. She was a devoted and loving mother who found...
Thomas Richard Boles
Apr 18, 2026
Thomas R. Boles (“Tom”) passed away peacefully at home on April 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Tom was born in Marion County, Indiana, and made his home in Polk County, North Carolina, beginning in 1977. He built a life marked by independence, resilience, and a deep commitment to both his work and his family.
Tom proudly served his...
Ann Denton
Apr 5, 2026
Ann E. (Havens) Denton died April 5, 2026. Born March 12, 1935, in Pittsburgh. PA, she was the daughter of Shelda T. and Andrew C. Havens. The family moved to Lancaster, NY in 1945 where Ann graduated from Lancaster High School and later from Bryant College, Providence, RI.
She was predeceased by her husband of sixty years, Gilbert J. Denton; a...
James Michael Amburn
Mar 28, 2026
James Michael Amburn, 51, of Tryon, North Carolina, passed away, Saturday evening, March 28, 2026, at Advent Health/Polk in Columbus, North Carolina, following an extended illness.
Born in South Williamson, Kentucky, he was the son of Roxie Zornes Amburn of Tryon, North Carolina and the late Billy Joe Amburn. James was a graduate of Belfry High School in Belfry, Kentucky and...
Kent Morgan Shehan
Mar 26, 2026
Mill Spring, NC- Kent Morgan Shehan, 62, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Advent Polk in Columbus, NC.
Born and raised in Polk County, NC he was the son of the late Buddy Shehan and Peggy Moran. Kent loved the outdoors and enjoyed spending time hunting and fishing. His greatest joy in life was being a father and grandfather.
Surviving...
Dorothi Lee Beteta
Mar 24, 2026
Beloved Dorothi L. Beteta, accepted Christ in her life at an early age, she married Carlos P. Beteta,
Dorothi was awarded her Bachelor of Science in nursing and then her Master of Science in nursing. Dorothi was a proud member of the Chi Eta Phi Sorority, INC. (FAM U Chapter). Throughout her adult life she served many others as a health...
Michael Ray Whiteside
Mar 21, 2026
Michael Ray Whiteside, 66, of Green Creek, passed away, Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Advent Health/Polk in Columbus, North Carolina.
No services are planned.
Carole Rain Ormand
Mar 18, 2026
Tryon, NC-Carole Rain Ormand, 69, passed away on March 18, 2026.
Carole was active in the Tryon community and was the owner of Four Winds Florist in Tryon for many years.
Carole is survived by her children, and grandchildren.
The family will hold a private service.
Donald Edward Schweitzer
Mar 16, 2026
Donald Edward Schweitzer, 73, originally of Winthrop, CT, passed away unexpectedly on March 16th, 2026 at his home in Tryon, NC. Donnie was born on June 13th, 1952 to Edward and Ruth (Kuraitis) Schweitzer. Donnie attended Valley Regional High School in Deep River, CT where he was an avid cross-country runner and basketball player and graduated in 1970 at the...
Bill Davis
Mar 15, 2026
William “Bill” Davis, 76, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 15, 2026 while surrounded by family.
Born and raised in Haywood County, NC, he was the son of the late Joe Silas and Vennice Giles Davis. In 1970, Bill married Dianne Reagan and in 1977, together they purchased a dairy farm in Polk County which later became...
Phill Pace
Mar 14, 2026
SALUDA – David Phillip “Phill” Pace, 77, of Saluda, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Born in Hendersonville, he was the son of the late Ector Hobart Pace, Sr. and Mary Ballard Pace. Phill was a graduate of Saluda High School and went on to attend Queens College in Charlotte. Phill worked in many occupations during...
Annie Mae Moss
Mar 10, 2026
Annie Mae Mosteller Moss, 87, of Lynn, North Carolina, passed away, Tuesday afternoon, March 10, 2026, at Valley Hill Health and Rehabilitation in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Born in Franklin, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Mosteller and Lena Moses Mosteller. Mrs. Moss retired from South Carolina Elastic in Landrum, South Carolina. She was an avid reader and...
Henry Edmond Baumberger, Jr.
Mar 6, 2026
Henry Edmond (Ed) Baumberger, Jr. of Flat Rock, 83, passed away on March 6, 2026 at Elizabeth House after a brief illness.
Mr. Baumberger was a 1960 graduate of Flat Rock High School. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and served as an aviation antisubmarine warfare technician in the early 1960s at the height of the Cold War.
He earned...
Kenny Parrish
Mar 6, 2026
On Friday, March 6, Kenneth “Kenny” Gerald Parrish Jr. entered his heavenly home and heard the words, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” Servant is a word that truly defined Kenny’s whole life. He lived every day of his life for his family. A person so deeply selfless and kind is rarely found in this world, and his loved...
Vivian Smith Blackshear
Mar 3, 2026
Vivian “Vee Vee” Hoke Smith Luke Blackshear, 88, passed away on March 3 peacefully at her home in Saluda, NC with her daughters present, following a prolonged illness. She is predeceased by her husband, Dr. Stuart Grady Blackshear, her parents, Vivian Hoke Smith and Dr. Keitt Hane Smith of Greenville, SC and her brother, Keitt Hane Smith, Jr. Vee Vee...
Robin Julian
Mar 1, 2026
Robin Julian, 73, of Columbus, North Carolina, passed away on March 1, 2026.
Robin was born in Montclair, New Jersey, the daughter of Gerald and Thelma Van Blarcom.
Robin was a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother. She lived a vibrant, joy‑filled life traveling widely, embracing new experiences, and collecting stories from every corner she visited. She never met a stranger;...
Keith Gordon
Feb 28, 2026
Max Keith Gordon, 56, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday morning, February 28, 2026.
Born in Henderson County, North Carolina, he was the son of Dorothy Carswell Gordon of Columbus, North Carolina and the late Albert Max Gordon. Keith was a graduate of East Henderson High School. He was employed at Allstar Automotive in East Flat Rock, North Carolina.
When...
Commander Tyrone Martin
Feb 26, 2026
CDR Tyrone G Martin, USN, Ret. passed away at White Oak of Tryon on February 26, 2026, at the age of 95.
He was born in Greenwich, CT on June 5, 1930 to Gladys (Alsop) and Gabriel Martin, a French-Canadian immigrant. He grew up on the 200-acre Gimbel Estate where his father was the chauffeur and later estate manager. When he...
Barry Cleveland Thompson
Feb 24, 2026
Barry Cleveland Thompson, born March 16, 1961, in Tryon, North Carolina, passed away on February 24, 2026.
Barry was known for his quick wit and love of laughter. He had a personality that filled a room and a deep love for riding motorcycles, finding freedom on the open road.
He is survived by his daughters, Kelia Thompson Maner and Katie Thompson Hawks;...
