James Jackson
Aug 9, 2018
James "Jim" Chapman Jackson of Tryon died August 9, 2018, while holding the hand of his beloved wife, Sheila. He has gone to meet his maker and we fully expect that he is now hitchhiking around heaven.Jim's life began in Tryon on July 20, 1924 and he lived it his way from the moment he entered the world. It feels...
Eugene Strong
Aug 6, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Eugene Roger Strong. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Martha Vann
Aug 6, 2018
-- Martha Jacqueline Vann, 92, passed away on August 6, 2018 at LaurelWoods in Columbus, NC.She was a long time resident of Florida where she met her husband Aubry Vann who passed away in December of 2008. She moved to Columbus, NC in 2010 to be closer to her family.Surviving are three sons, Larry Vann (Susan) of Green Creek, NC,...
Tommy Burrell
Jul 31, 2018
Tommy Lee Burrell, 69, of Tryon passed away, Tuesday morning, July 31, 2018 at Charles George VA Medical Center Hospice Unit, Asheville.A native of Polk County, he was the son of the late Coit and Pauline Summey Burrell. Mr. Burrell was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Vietnam. After the war, Tommy went on to work for...
Edwin Perkins
Jul 28, 2018
-Edwin Hunt (Ted) Perkins died on July 28, 2018 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center in Spartanburg, SC. He was 77 years old.Ted was born on May 31, 1941 and was the son of the late Edwin R. Perkins and Doris P. Perkins.He is survived by his wife, Julie; his children, Tim and Amy and their families.Ted was a long time...
Nathan Jackson
Jul 27, 2018
Nathan Bruce Jackson, 67, of Columbus passed away, Friday morning, July 27, 2018 at Testa Family Hospice House, Kings Mtn., NCA native of Polk County, he was the son of Clois Champion Jackson of Columbus and the late Roy Jackson. Mr. Jackson retired from ABF Trucking. During his time off, he enjoyed fishing and watching NASCAR. Mr. Jackson was a...
Charles Mcguinn
Jul 24, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Charles Michael McGuinn. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Joe Waldrop
Jul 20, 2018
Joe Furman Waldrop, 86, of Columbus, passed away, Friday morning, July 20, 2018.A native of Polk County, he was the son of the late Otis and Ardell Phillips Waldrop. Mr. Waldrop retired from Spartanburg Steel. He was of the Methodist faith.He was the last surviving member of nine children.Surviving is his loving wife of 65 years, Frances Underwood Waldrop; one...
William Steele
Jul 19, 2018
William M. Steele Jr. of Columbus, NC, died July 19 at his home at Tryon Estates. He was 86.Bill was born Nov. 13, 1931, in Altoona, PA, to Claire M. and William M. Steele Sr. He graduated from Altoona High School in 1949 and earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University in 1954.After graduation, he was a lieutenant...
George Macclain
Jul 13, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for George Gary MacClain. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Randy Jackson
Jul 12, 2018
Randy "Flip" Clifford Jackson, 64, of Mill Spring, NC, died, Thursday, July 12, 2018 in his home.Randy was the son of the late Noel Jackson Sternberg. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and searching for Indian artifacts.Randy was predeceased by his wife, Cheryl Lynn Jackson.Surviving are two sons, John Henry Jackson (Tammy) and Jason Edwin Jackson; six grandchildren, Ashley Jackson (David Greene),...
Danielle Tannehill
Jul 11, 2018
Danielle Tannehill of Tryon passed away Wednesday morning, July 11, 2018 at her home.Arrangments will be announced. To to the family, please
Danielle Tannehill
Jul 11, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Danielle Tannehill. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Franklin Wheat
Jul 9, 2018
Franklin Harrison Wheat of Columbus passed away, Monday, July 9, 2018 at his home.Arrangements will be announced. To to the family, please
Eugene Booth
Jul 7, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Eugene Rodney Booth Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Glenda Ravan
Jul 6, 2018
Glenda Kay Bradley Ravan, 67, of Columbus, NC, died, Friday, July 06, 2018 in Greenville Memorial Hospital, Greenville, SC.Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late William and Ruby Phillips Bradley. Kay loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed reading and studying her bible. Kay retired as an accountant. She will be dearly missed...
Markell Lipscomb
Jul 6, 2018
- Markell Chawain Lipscomb was born on December 21, 2000 to Chakya Wilkins and Maurice Lipscomb of Tryon, NC. He was a rising senior at Polk County High School. He was a member of Saint Luke CME Church where he served on the Usher board.Markell went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 6th 2018 at the age...
Mary Constance
Jul 4, 2018
Mary Katherine Byars Constance, 76, of Landrum passed away, Wednesday morning, July 4, 2018 at the Smith Phayer Hospice House.Born in Polk County, she was the daughter of Tom and Ila Byars and wife of the late Hollis Constance who passed away in 2009. During her working career, Mrs. Constance worked for Simpkins Industries, Carolina Yarn Processing and Hatch Mill....
Jan Whitehurst
Jul 4, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Jan Lee Whitehurst. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Christopher Rathburn
Jul 3, 2018
Christopher Andrew Rathburn, age 29, of Rock Hill, SC went to be with his Nana who loved him so dearly on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 after a long battle with addictions.Christopher graduated from Harwich High School, Harwich, MA. He loved Cape Cod and leaves many great friends there. Christopher was a funny and smart young man who had a huge...
