Trent Taylor
Feb 25, 2022
An obituary is not available at this time for Trent H. Taylor. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
John Richardson
Feb 21, 2022
It is with a sad heart that the parents of John B. Richardson, III share the news of his death after a long battle with cancer. He passed into God's hands at home surrounded by his family.John was born in Augusta, Ga and was the oldest son of Lisa Lindsay Johnson and James William Johnson. He loved the outdoors and...
Marilyn Quinn
Feb 20, 2022
Marilyn Sue Quinn, a resident of Tryon for the past 42 years, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2022 at the age of 92.She is survived by her five children, fourteen grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren."You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough." -Mae West To to the family, please
Joann Gallagher
Feb 20, 2022
Tryon, NC- The Children of JoAnn Medley Gallagher are saddened to share the news of her passing into eternal peace Sunday, February 20, 2022. JoAnn was born to Joseph Earl Medley and Ruth Cook Medley on February 12, 1945 in Granite City, Illinois. She grew up in Paducah, Kentucky. She was first married to Michael L. Walker. She was the...
Virgil Henson
Feb 20, 2022
Virgil Mack Henson, 89, of Columbus passed away Sunday morning, February 20, 2022 at his home.Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Virgil A. Henson and Hattie McClure Henson and husband of the late Frances Weaver Henson who passed away in 2002.In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers,...
Jay Gardner
Feb 18, 2022
Jay Bennett Gardner, 59, of Mill Spring, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, February 18, 2022.Born in Kane County, IL, he was the son of the late Dale Otis Gardner and Ethel Mae Goins Gardner. Jay was a veteran having served in the U.S. Marine Corps. After serving his country, Jay went on to become a carpenter working in the construction business....
Sue Smith
Feb 17, 2022
Sue Carolywn Egerton Smith passed away February 17, 2022, having lived a long and productive life. She was a devoted and caring daughter, spouse, mother, grandmother and friend whose love for her family, dedication to hard work and enjoyment of life will remain an inspiration to all those close to her.Sue was born September 24, 1932, in Rutherfordton, NC, and...
Frances Atkinson
Feb 15, 2022
Frances Gray Atkinson, 81, died February 15, 2022 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. She was born March 27, 1940 in Greensboro, NC. Frances resided with her daughter in Columbus at the time of her death.Frances was predeceased by her husband, Robert Earle Atkinson, Jr. She is survived by her children, Earle Atkinson III, Meg Atkinson, and Gray Atkinson (Elizabeth);...
Robert Jutzi
Feb 15, 2022
Robert Joseph Jutzi ("Bob"), 76, of Landrum, passed away on February, 15 2022 peacefully and surrounded by loved ones and his dog Lula.Bob was born on December 13, 1945 to Joseph and Mildred Jutzi in St. Louis, Missouri. After graduating from Ferguson High School, he joined the Navy and served on a ship named the USS Casa Grande in the...
Tabitha Wilkerson
Feb 14, 2022
Tabitha Ann Wilkerson, 40, of Columbus, NC passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022.She was preceded in death by her father Dennis Joe Cox.Surviving is her husband, Wesley Joseph Wilkerson, Jr.; her children, Stacy Wilkerson, Hallie Wilkerson, Victoria Wilkerson, and Dennis Wilkerson; her mother, Nancy Bolt and a sister, Charlotte Cox.A visitation will be held on Monday, February 21, 2022...
Therese Beaumont
Feb 14, 2022
Therese Frances (Jones) Beaumont, age 93, of Hendersonville, NC passed away peacefully at her "castle" with her husband Walter Conrad Beaumont by her side on February 14, 2022.Therese (Terry) was born on December 1, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late Therese (Pesa) Jones and Francis Jones. Terry moved to Brooklyn, NY at a young age after the passing...
Russell Stribling
Feb 13, 2022
Russell Todd Stribling, 52, of Columbus, NC, died February 13, 2022 at his home. Russell was born in Union County. He was the son of the late Carol West Walker ("Jiggs" Walker) and the late Larry Robert Stribling. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, where he enjoyed singing. Russell also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with...
Betty Keres
Feb 9, 2022
Betty Lou Wilkerson Keres, 69, of Rutherfordton, passed away, Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.Born in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Homer Wilkerson and Eva Cochran Wilkerson. In the past, Betty worked at Wheaton Tubing in Columbus and Specialty Electronics in Landrum. She loved watching movies and reading novels.Surviving are...
Martha Gibbs
Feb 8, 2022
An obituary is not available at this time for Martha Pritchard Gibbs (Pritchard). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Kaye Gibbs
Feb 8, 2022
Martha "Kaye" Gibbs, age 78 of Thompson's Station, Tennessee passed away February 8, 2022, after a year-plus long struggle with medical complications due to a stroke.Born in Mill Spring, North Carolina on August 28, 1943, to the late Jake and Eva Pritchard, she is preceded in death by her husband, Larry A. Gibbs; brothers, Jesse Pritchard, Charles Pritchard, Forrest Pritchard,...
Alexander Helmuth
Feb 7, 2022
-- Alexander "Alex" James Helmuth, 23, of Tryon, NC unexpectedly went to meet his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 7, 2022.Alex was a loving son, brother and friend. He was a caring peacemaker with steady depth and wisdom, always willing to help when needed. Alex was a member of Foothills Community Chapel. He loved his church and was devoted...
Sadie Holbert
Feb 3, 2022
An obituary is not available at this time for Sadie Holbert. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Helaina Young
Feb 3, 2022
Helaina Sage Young, 29, of Oceanside, CA passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022.She was the loving daughter of Joyce and Demetris Young. Helaina was born in Phoenix, AZ, grew up in Oxford, NC and graduated from Durham School of the Arts before going on to study at East Carolina University and Pitt Community College.She had a passion for acting,...
Joseph Dixon
Feb 2, 2022
Columbus, NC-- Joseph "Joe" M. Dixon, 80, of Columbus, passed away February 2, 2022 at Tryon Estates WillowBrooke Nursing Center. He leaves behind warm, loving memories he brought to his family and friends.Born July 11, 1941 in Canton, NC, Joe was the son of the late Lester and Inez Devlin Dixon. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Shirley...
Silas Jackson
Feb 1, 2022
Silas G. Jackson, 85, of Mill Spring, passed away, Tuesday morning, February 1, 2022 at Upstate Community Hospice House.A native and lifelong resident of Polk County, he was the son of the late Arthur Jackson and Aberdeen Mills Jackson. Mr. Jackson was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church and was currently serving as a deacon.Surviving is his wife, Helen...
