William Smith
Feb 22, 2021
William "Bill" Garland Smith, 80, of Mill Spring went to be with our Lord, Monday morning, February 22, 2021 at his home.Born in Tappan, NY, he was the son of the late William Garland Smith and Mathilda Funk Smith. Mr. Smith was a graduate of Syracuse University earning his bachelor's in civil engineering and Delaware University earning his master's degree...
Antonio Alonso
Feb 22, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for Antonio Gener Alonso. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Claude Green
Feb 21, 2021
Claude "Leon" Green, 77, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 21, 2021.Leon was born in Polk County, NC to the late Romey and Myrtle Davis Green. Leon was a loving and devoted husband, daddy and poppa. He retired from Renfrow Brothers, Inc. in Spartanburg, SC. Leon was a member of Silver Creek Baptist Church where he...
Kathleen Williams
Feb 16, 2021
Kathleen Parker Williams, 91, of Columbus, NC went home to be with the Lord and her beloved husband, Cecil Williams of 73 years on February 16, 2021.Kathleen was the daughter of the late George M. and Hester L. Parker of Mill Spring, NC. Surviving are four children, George (Marcell), Jane (Roger), James (Frances) and John. She is also survived by...
Nelson Pace
Feb 14, 2021
Tryon, NC—Nelson "Bud" Mayfield Pace, 88 of Tryon, NC passed away at his home with his loving wife by his side on Sunday, February 14, 2021.Bud was born in Saluda, NC, he was one of 29 children born to the late Ransom and Etta Pace. Bud was a talented local rock mason for over 40 years, some of his work...
Glennie Bolling
Feb 14, 2021
Glennie Marie Henson Bolling, 84, of Tryon passed away Sunday afternoon, February 14, 2021 at Mary Black Hospital.Born in Polk County, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Henson and Lillie Mae Hannon Henson Conner. Mrs. Bolling was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from Stonecutter Mills. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles.In addition...
John Gosnell
Feb 10, 2021
John "Junior" Wesley Gosnell, Jr., 76, of Tryon passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 10, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital following a brief illness.A native and lifelong resident of Tryon, he was the son of the late John Wesley Gosnell and Eva Laughter Gosnell. For many years, Junior was a member of Polk County Rescue Squad until he retired. He attended...
John Abrams
Feb 9, 2021
Rock Hill, SC—John P. Abrams, 69, of Rock Hill, SC passed away on Monday, February 9, 2021 at Atrium Health in Pineville, NC.He was predeceased by his parents James and Virginia Greene Abrams.Surviving are three sons, Jason Abrams (Elizabeth) of Rutherfordton, NC, Jamie Abrams (Laura) of Rutherfordton, NC and Jordan Abrams (Beth) of Brevard, NC. Also surviving are five grandchildren,...
Phyllis Schwerdtfeger
Feb 9, 2021
Columbus, NC--Phyllis Marie Schwerdtfeger, 82, of Columbus, NC passed away at Mary Black Hospital in Spartanburg, SC on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband David Schwerdtfeger in 2018.Due to COVID-19, no services are planned at this time. To to the family, please
Vincent Tenney
Feb 7, 2021
Capt. Vincent Laurel Tenney, U.S. Navy (Ret.) of Columbus passed away Sunday afternoon, February 7, 2021.No services are planned. To to the family, please
Richard Wheeler
Feb 7, 2021
Richard John Wheeler, 90 years old, of Tryon Estates, Columbus NC, passed away from natural causes, Sunday Feb. 7, 2021.Richard was born in Ottawa, Ontario,Canada, on August 1,1930. He was the son of the late John D. Wheeler and Gladys Shea Wheeler. Richard was a Chemical Engineer, a graduate of Queen's University. He worked for Cyanimide in Niagara Falls, Ontario,...
Eleanor Klerk
Feb 5, 2021
Eleanor H. Klerk, 94, widow of Richard H. Klerk, died Friday, February 5, 2021 at LaurelWoods in Columbus, NC. Born in Queens County, NY, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Hermine Bentz Schickler. Mrs. Klerk was a good and beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a secretary with Eastern Airlines in NY and a wonderful...
Maureen Zuschlag
Feb 3, 2021
After a full and eventful life Maureen Parkhill Zuschlag (neé Hopkins) passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Tryon, NC on February 3, 2021. She was 11 days shy of her 83rd birthday. She had ovarian cancer.Maureen was born in Port Glasgow, Scotland in 1938, and came to the United States with her family in 1951. From...
Everette Durham
Feb 1, 2021
Everette Eugene Durham, 54, of Columbus, went to meet his Dad Monday evening, February 1, 2021 after a brief illness.Born in Polk County, he was the son of Margaret Edwards Durham of Columbus and the late Gary Eugene Durham. Everette was a Civil War buff and took part in several reenactments. Everette also loved racing. He and his brother raced...
Judy Coates
Jan 31, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for Judy Karen Coates (Johnson). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Julie Gordon
Jan 31, 2021
Julie Rest Wilkison Gordon, age 78, of Columbus passed away peacefully in her home on January 31, 2021. Julie was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to the late Walter D. Wilkison and Lois M. Lane. She was a graduate from St. Petersburg High School and St. Petersburg Junior College in St. Petersburg, Florida and spent her career working as a graphics...
Cecil Williams
Jan 30, 2021
Cecil Williams, 89, of Columbus, NC went home to be with the Lord on January 30, 2021.Cecil was the son of the late Alvin and Sudie Williams of Mill Spring, NC.Surviving is his wife of 73 years, Kathleen Parker Williams; four children, George (Marcell), Jane (Roger), James (Frances) and John and two siblings, Eugene and Evelyn. He is also survived...
Marshall Yeager
Jan 28, 2021
Tryon, NC—Marshall D. Yeager, 92, of Tryon, NC passed away on January 28, 2021 at White Oak of Tryon.Marshall and his wife Majorie lived locally in Tryon for many years. He enjoyed tennis, bowling and was active with the Tryon Little Theater before his health declined.Marshall was predeceased by his wife Marjorie Court Yeager in 2008.He is survived by a...
Teresa Esval
Jan 27, 2021
Teresa "Terry" Esval 88, of Hendersonville, NC, died peacefully on January 27, 2021 at White Oak Manor Assisted Living in Tryon, NC. Teresa was born on February 25, 1932 in Ballydevitt, Donegal, Ireland to Joseph and Mary Bushe. She married the late Orland "Ed" Esval of Huntington, NY on March 2, 1957 in Montreal, Canada.Terry is survived by her four...
Richard Bentley
Jan 26, 2021
Richard G Bentley was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on October 15,1928, but was raised in Ionia, Michigan. He earned a bachelor's degree at Western Michigan University in 1946. In 1950, he married Marilyn Sheldon. He taught high school in Albion, Michigan, and also Davenport, Iowa, before joining the Kent State University (KSU) faculty in technology in 1956, eventually becoming a...
