Thomas Shields Fletcher Jr.
Oct 5, 2025
Thomas "Shields" Fletcher Jr.
March 4, 2003 – October 5, 2025
On October 5, 2025, the world lost one of its brightest lights when Thomas "Shields" Fletcher Jr. passed away unexpectedly.
Shields was born on March 4, 2003, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, at Piedmont Medical Center, to his parents, Kristin Reese and...
Ruth Pace Foy
Sep 25, 2025
TRYON -- Ruth Pace Foy, 96, of Tryon, passed away, Thursday evening, September 25, 2025, at White Oak Manor of Tryon. A native and lifelong resident of Tryon, she was the daughter of the late Greenberry Lotan Pace and Dora Malona Waters Pace. Ruth worked in several different careers throughout her life, worked at Caro-Mi, Missildines , Polk...
Emma Pruette
Sep 21, 2025
Emma Alsetia Wharmby Pruette July 20, 1935 – September 21, 2025 As a woman who loved to travel, Emma Pruette has embarked upon her most important journey to her eternal home at the age of 90 years. On 21 September 2025, with her loving family by her side at her home in Tryon, NC, Emma passed peacefully releasing her from...
Ronnie Painter
Sep 20, 2025
Ronnie Paul Painter, 69, passed away on September 20, 2025, in Mill Spring, North Carolina. Born on July 30, 1956, Ronnie lived a life centered around love for his family.
He was the devoted husband of Lillian Painter and a proud father to his daughter Sabrina Painter and son Brent Painter. Ronnie especially cherished his role as...
Patsy Silvey Williams
Sep 17, 2025
Patricia "Patsy" Silvey Williams passed away peacefully at her home in Greer, SC surrounded by her family on September 17, 2025. She was 83 years old. Born March 30, 1942, in Arcadia, SC as the daughter of the late Nellie Lou Silvey and Rufus Webster Silvey, she was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Donald "Don" Eugene...
Lillie Plumley
Sep 11, 2025
Lillie Lindsey Plumley, 90, of Landrum, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Thursday evening, September 11, 2025, at Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum. Born in Dark Corner, she was the daughter of the late John Henry Lindsey and Fannie Ross Lindsey. Lillie was a graduate of Tryon High School, class of 1952. Following graduation,...
Samuel Constance
Sep 11, 2025
Samuel "Sam" E. Constance, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on September 11, 2025. He was born on January 15, 1941, to Charles Allen and Katherine "Kate" Constance.
Sam graduated from Biltmore High School and proudly served in the U.S. Army. His life changed forever when he met the love of his life, Virginia "Marie"...
Robert Lapour
Sep 9, 2025
Robert Henry LaPour, age 87, of Tryon, North Carolina, passed away on September 9, 2025, due to complications from a fall. Bob was born on January 2, 1938, in Racine, Wisconsin, to Milton Frances and Alice Augusta (Blaine) LaPour. He was a brother to sisters Phyllis, Judy and Sue. As a boy, he loved visiting the zoo, fishing...
Ruby Raines
Sep 7, 2025
LYNN -- Ruby Lawter Raines, 93, of Lynn, passed away, Sunday morning, September 7, 2025, at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills Hospice House in Forest City following a short illness. She was born and raised in the Coopers Gap Community of Polk County and was the daughter of the late T.D. Lawter and Mertie Bradley Lawter. Mrs....
Dr. Eugene W. Thompson
Sep 5, 2025
Dr. Eugene W. (Gene) Thompson, an educator who focused his professional efforts upon improving the learning experience for children, died September 5, 2025. Gene was born, raised, and educated in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Detroit police officer Morris and Katherine Thompson. He is survived by his wife Sandra McConnell, Ph.D.; his son, Jeffrey S. (Susan Cole, Ph.D.) Thompson, Ph.D....
Richard Rhodes
Sep 4, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard Carlisle Rhodes, age 73, of Thomaston, Georgia, who passed away on September 4, 2025. Richard was born on May 26, 1952, in San Diego, California, to Jeanne Maquette Rhodes and C. L. Rhodes. He was raised in Tryon, North Carolina, where he grew up surrounded by family and...
Bill Thomas
Sep 3, 2025
SPARTANBURG -- Born in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Julius Lester Thomas and Amy Dean Thomas. Bill grew up in Spartanburg County and retired from Milliken and Company after 35 years of service where he was a professional truck driver. He later went on to drive for Cross Country Travel and Atchison...
Lois Johnson Ross
Aug 30, 2025
Lois Johnson Ross, 104, of Saluda, North Carolina, died Saturday, August 30, 2025. Born and raised in Saluda, she was the daughter of the late Joseph I. Johnson and Elzie Gosnell Johnson. She was a graduate of Saluda High School. Lois moved to Maryland during WWII to work in the shipyard. At the end of the war, she married Lee...
Alvin Case
Aug 28, 2025
Alvin Dean Case, 70, passed away unexpectedly on August, 28, 2025. Alvin was the son of the late Evangelist J.C. and Rosie Jackson Case. He attended Tryon High School. In his free time, he enjoyed playing golf and spending time with his buddies. Alvin was always the life of the party. He was the former owner and operator of Upstate...
Reuben Parton
Aug 22, 2025
Reuben Lee Parton, 83, of Tryon, North Carolina, passed away Friday morning, August 22, 2025, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Verno Parton and MaryJane Rainwater Parton. Reuben was a graduate of Clemson University and worked as an engineer for many years. He then went on to work alongside his...
Mary Gibbs
Aug 12, 2025
Mary Constance Gibbs, 92, of Tryon, NC passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Mary was the daughter of the late Dock Henry and Ola Mae Davis Constance. She was a previous employee of Carolina Yarn Processing and the Polk County Visitor's Center. Mary was a member of Tryon First Baptist Church. Mary was preceded in death...
Mary Ann Medford Claud Sansbury
Aug 10, 2025
Mary Ann Medford Claud Sansbury, 87, died on August 10, 2025, in Tryon, North Carolina. Born on May 11, 1938, in Oxford, North Carolina, she lived a vibrant and purposeful life marked by her dedication to music, literature, the fine arts, and her deep, loving devotion to family and friends. Mary Ann was the daughter of John William and Amelia...
Scott Martin
Jul 31, 2025
Scott Andrew Martin, 40, of New London, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 31, 2025. He was the son of Frank and Brenda Martin of Columbus. Scott was a 2003 graduate of Polk County High School, where he was a member of the band. He loved playing guitar and was in a few rock bands in his 20's....
Velma Bradley
Jul 29, 2025
Velma Conner Bradley, 91, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, formerly of Columbus, passed away, Tuesday morning, July 29, 2025. Born in Polk County, she was the daughter of the late James Franklin Conner and Nannie Nelson Conner. Mrs. Bradley retired from the Kemet Corporation in Greenville. She was a local poet and published a book "Sounds of the Night". Mrs. Bradley was...
Margaret Kell
Jul 22, 2025
Margaret "Pegge" Anne Craig Kell, 77, of Tryon, passed away on July 22, 2025. Margaret was born in Abbeville, South Carolina to the late S.J. "Jack" Craig and Margaret Thomas "Shine" Craig. Margaret was a graduate of the University of Georgia for her undergraduate degree in sociology (Go Dawgs!") and earned her master's degree in education at the University of...
