John Janulis
Mar 1, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for John Charles Janulis. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
John Navy
Mar 1, 2019
—John Charles Janulis, (Ret) US Navy, 78, of Tryon, NC passed away peacefully on March 1, 2019.He and his sister, Ione were born in Mokena, IL to John and Lorraine Janulis. He attended Carl Sandburg High School and was a retired Navy Chief.JCJ served on the destroyer, USS Furse, the aircraft carrier, USS Wasp; and had been stationed at NavComSta...
Fay Ruff
Feb 23, 2019
Fay Jackson Ruff, 92, of Sunny View went home to be with the Lord, Saturday morning, February 23, 2019 at her home.A native of Polk County, she was born May 27, 1926 to the late Belton and Mollie Jane Jackson and wife of the late Yank Ruff who passed away in 2003. Mrs. Ruff was a homemaker and a member...
Samuel Summey
Feb 21, 2019
Samuel Arthur Summey, 97, of Tryon passed away, Thursday morning, February 21, 2019 at White Oak Manor of Charlotte.Born in Alexander Mills, NC, he was the son of the late Stanhope Anthony Summey and Ada Elizabeth Hawkins Summey and husband of the late Irene Lenore Parenteau Summey who passed away in 2008. Mr. Summey was a veteran of WWII having...
Gladys Cornwell
Feb 20, 2019
Jean Cordell Cornwell of Green Creek went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, February 20, 2019.Born in Asheville, she was the daughter of the Late Robert Brooks Cordell and Lila White Cordell. She was a member of Green Creek First Baptist Church.Surviving is her husband of 58 years, Lee Roy Cornwell; one daughter, Becky Cornwell; one son,...
Franklin Mahaffey
Feb 13, 2019
–Franklin Edward Mahaffey, 76, passed away on February 13, 2019. Born March 3, 1942 in Inman, SC, he was the son of the late Aaron Broadus Mahaffey and Rosa (Susie) Wofford Mahaffey.A native of Spartanburg County, he grew up in Lyman, SC. He was an Eagle Scout and graduated from Byrnes High School. He also graduated from Oglethorpe University in...
Arbutus Foster
Feb 13, 2019
—Arbutus Skipper Foster, 94, of Green Creek, NC passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at White Oak Manor in Tryon, NC.Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Minnie Pettit Skipper. Arbutus was a loving and devoted wife, mother and homemaker always putting her children's needs above her own. She was a woman...
Mary Tessener
Feb 13, 2019
—Mary Carolyn Tessener, 94, of Columbus, NC passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at her residence.Carolyn was the daughter of the late Thomas and Alice Tallent Clarke. Carolyn enjoyed reading, spending time outdoors and walking. She was a member of Columbus Baptist Church.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh B. Tessener; one...
Bernice Culbreth
Feb 10, 2019
—Bernice Wilson Culbreth, 86, of Tryon, NC passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Bernice was a Polk County Native, and daughter of the late Clarence Edward and Abbie Arledge Wilson of Tryon, NC. She was a member of Tryon First Baptist Church and a retired employee of Bank of America in Tryon after 40 years of service. Bernice was...
Audrey Silver
Feb 7, 2019
Audrey Elaine Silver, 76, of Rutherfordton passed away, Thursday evening, February 7, 2019 at her home.Born in Polk County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ocie Henderson Hannon and widow of James Silver who passed away in 2017. Mrs. Silver retired from Broyhill Furniture and was a member of Melvin Hill Church of the Brethren.In addition to...
Janet Pons
Feb 2, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for Janet Pons. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Avril Lomas
Feb 1, 2019
Avril Gladys Sadler- Lomas, 85, resident of Polk County, NC, died on Friday, February, 1st 2019 in her home located in Saluda, North Carolina.Avril was born in England and she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Annie Sadler. Avril was a happy and sharp witted lady who would not hesitate to tell you her option even if you...
Joseph Paradis
Jan 28, 2019
-- Joseph Emile David Paradis, 86, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019 at LaurelWoods in Columbus, NC. Services will be held in the spring. To to the family, please
Robert Kymick
Jan 28, 2019
Robert "Bob" Joseph Kymick of Columbus passed away, Monday morning, January 28, 2019 at White Oak Manor of Tryon.Arrangements will be announced. To to the family, please
William Gibson
Jan 26, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for William Edwin Gibson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Stella Searcy
Jan 21, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for Stella Green Searcy. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Anne Dunlap
Jan 15, 2019
Anne Johnson Boyd Dunlap was born in Columbia, South Carolina, on November 15, 1936, and died at home in Columbus, North Carolina, on January 15, 2019. After attending public schools in her home town, she studied for two years at Randolph-Macon Woman's College in Lynchburg, Virginia, and, in 1959, graduated with a B.A. degree from the University of South Carolina...
Willard Bradley
Jan 15, 2019
Willard Bradley, 76, of Saluda, passed away, Tuesday morning, January 15, 2019 at his home.A native of Saluda (Green River Cove), he was the son of the late Moses Bradley and Mae Davis Bradley. Mr. Bradley served in the U.S. Army as a MP. He retired from N.C. D.O.T. in 2000. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Mr....
Kay Bennett
Jan 8, 2019
—Kay D. Bennett went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.Kay was the daughter of the late Fred and Florence Dameron and the granddaughter of the late Smith and Amanda Dameron of Green Creek, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband Glen Bennett and a daughter, Roxanna Case.Surviving are two sons Mitchell Case and...
Earl Byers
Jan 6, 2019
—Rev. Earl Thomas Byers, 81, of Green Creek, NC passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.Rev. Byers was born in Amherst, VA to the late William and Nettie Stinnett Byers. Rev. Byers served as a pastor for over 40 years. He first served as the pastor of Oronoco Church of the Brethren in...
