Loyal Apple
Nov 5, 2018
Loyal E. (Gene) Apple's life was one of being thrust in unexpected directions and always meeting challenges with integrity and grace. His life achievements extend far beyond a personal triumph over blindness. He sought major responsibilities, while maintaining a quiet, confident manner. His empathy, his ability to communicate with others and his confidence in people have made him an outstanding...
Linda Boatwright
Nov 3, 2018
- Our Dear Mother, Linda Lou DeGracia Boatwright (79) formerly of Center Point, West Virginia passed on to be with the Lord on November 3, 2018. Linda was born in Detroit, MI on August 31, 1939 and was "BORN AGAIN" in the early 60's when she received Jesus Christ, the only begotten son of God, as her own personal Savior.After...
Janet Markel
Nov 3, 2018
J. Louise Markel, 94, of Columbus, NC, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018.Born in Somerset, PA, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Stella Markel. She was a graduate of Somerset High School in 1942, Cedar Crest College in 1946, and Drexel University in 1947. She lived in Oak Ridge, TN, from 1949 to 1997. After retirement,...
Suzanne Huffaker
Nov 1, 2018
In loving memory of Sally (Suzanne) Huffaker, 97, who died peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 1, at White Oak Manor. She was the wife of the late Gregory Dorian Huffaker Sr.She is survived by her three children, Greg, Laurie and Shelley; her grandchildren, Greg, Todd and Kim; and great-grandchildren, Becca and Roman. Sally earned a Master of Social Work from Rutgers...
Ruth Sutherin
Oct 30, 2018
Ruth Pauline Sutherin, 87, of Columbus, NC, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital in Columbus, NC, on October 30, 2018.Ruth was born in Akron, OH, to the late Rev. John Campbell Fulton and Auleen Bertha Rhodes. She graduated Carnegie Tech with a Bachelor's in food science. After college, she worked an internship at Mass General Hospital in Boston. Most of...
Alex Brazell
Oct 28, 2018
Alex Clifford Brazell, 65, of Columbus, NC, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018, at his home.Born in Spartanburg County, SC, he was the son of the late John Hallman Brazell and Barbara Prince Brazell. He has been a resident of Columbus for the past 20 years, coming from Spartanburg. Alex retired from Milliken Cotton Blossom after over 30 years...
Jonathan Gore
Oct 26, 2018
Jonathan Gore passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018.Arrangements are pending. To to the family, please
Brenda Coile
Oct 21, 2018
-- Brenda Holcombe Coile, 73, of Mill Spring, NC passed away at her home on Sunday, October 21, 2018.A celebration of life will be held at a later date. To to the family, please
Ray Mccraw
Oct 20, 2018
Ray Blan McCraw, 64, of Polk County, passed away outside doing what he loved, enjoying nature.Ray was the son of the late Clarence and Nola McCraw. He retired from the Town of Columbus, NC, after 28 years of serving the community. He enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, scouting deer, and enjoying nature. In addition to his parents, he was...
Gl Metcalf
Oct 18, 2018
G.L. Metcalf, 85, of the Fork Creek Community of Saluda went home to be with the Lord, Thursday afternoon, October 18, 2018 at Pardee Hospital.A native of Saluda, he was the son of the late Burton and Armintia Summey Metcalf. Mr. Metcalf was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the U.S. Army. After the war, he returned...
Robert James
Oct 18, 2018
—Robert Morris "Bob" James, 88, of Columbus, NC passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Tryon Estates in Columbus, NC.Born in Xenia, Ohio, Bob was the son of the late Joshua (Byford) and Millie McCoy James. He proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. In 1955, he graduated from The Ohio State University with...
Michael Baisden
Oct 18, 2018
Michael Brandon Baisden, 43, of Mt. Pleasant, SC passed away, Thursday morning, October 18, 2018 at his home. Born in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of Fred and Terry Stubbs Baisden of Saluda, NC. Growing up in the Boy Scouts, he attained Eagle Scout and later entered the hospitality industry. Prior to moving to Mt. Pleasant 12 years ago,...
Hiram Jackson
Oct 17, 2018
Hiram Sawyer "Buck" Jackson, 57, of Mill Spring passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018.He was the son of the late Gaither and Myrtle Spicer Jackson. He loved the outdoors and enjoying quiet time with nature. He loved his children and spoiling his grandchildren.Surviving include a daughter, Cherish Colin; two sons, Bucky Jackson and Andrew Jackson; a sister, Ruth (Marvin)...
Stephen Maclucas
Oct 16, 2018
—Stephen George MacLucas, 72, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC.He was born in Indianapolis, IN to the late George and Pollijane Britton MacLucas. Stephen served in the U.S. Air Force as a state-side medic during the Vietnam War.Surviving is one sister, Sandra MacLucas; a nephew, Matt Engle, and his...
Roy Conrad
Oct 11, 2018
--Roy M. Conrad, Jr., 96, died Thursday, October 11 at St. Luke's Hospital in Columbus, N.C.Born in Moline, IL, he was the son of the late Roy M. Conrad, Sr., and Mabel (Edwards) Conrad of Moline.Roy achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in Boy Scouts of America, and was later awarded the Boy Scout's highest award of Silver Beaver. In...
Marian Bosien
Oct 11, 2018
—Dr. Marian Bosien, 96, passed away on October 11th, 2018.Born on May 26, 1922 in Annville Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Violet Kreider. She graduated from Lebanon Valley College in 1944 and from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1948. After her internship at St Luke's Hospital in Cleveland Ohio, she completed her residency...
Finley Weidman
Oct 10, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Finley Owen Weidman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Mickey Gilbert
Oct 7, 2018
Wade Gilbert, 71, of Sunny View, NC, and formerly of Inman, SC, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center after an extended illness.He was born in Polk County to the late Hoit and Edna Haynes Gilbert. He worked at Broyhill Furniture Company in Rutherfordton, NC, as well as at various trucking companies before his retirement...
Ellen Hanckel
Oct 6, 2018
Dr. Ellen J. Hanckel, 69, of Saluda, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018, from a fall related to the treatment of colon cancer.A native of Charleston, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Dr. Richard White and Ruth Farmer Hanckel. She graduated from Tulane University and earned advanced degrees from Clemson, USC, and the University of the South at...
Richard Brown
Oct 3, 2018
Richard "Dick" H. Brown, 83, of Saluda, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday afternoon, October 3, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family following a long illness.Born in Buffalo, NY on November 22, 1934, he was the son of the late Herbert and Mildred Le Valley Brown. Mr. Brown worked his entire career in the auto body...
