Carol Paige
Feb 12, 2025
On February 12, 2025, Carol Louise Paige, age 80, died peacefully at home in Mill Spring, NC, in the warmth and presence of her beloved family; and is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ enjoying her eternal home. Carol was born and raised in Beaver Falls, PA. She graduated from Wheaton College in Wheaton,...
Karen Edney
Feb 4, 2025
COLUMBUS -- Karen Pace Edney, 69, passed away on February 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native and lifelong resident of Polk County, Karen was a graduate of East Henderson High School and attended Blue Ridge Community College. She dedicated much of her career to Duke Power and the U.S. Postal Service, often...
Deborah Chirico
Feb 2, 2025
Deborah Dixon Chirico, 88, of Landrum, South Carolina passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Deborah was the twelfth child of the late Archie Irvin and Pauline Geer Dixon. She served in the US NAVY. She went on to become an elementary school teacher and counselor until her retirement. Deborah obtained her Master's Degree in Education from Fairleigh Dickinson University....
Joe Costner
Feb 2, 2025
Joe Dean Costner, 95, of Green Creek, North Carolina passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025. Joe was born in rural Rutherford County, North Carolina and was the son of the late Joseph Hillman Costner and Minnie Metal Fite Costner. After high school, Joe served in the United States Navy from 1952-1955. Afterwards, he enrolled at Appalachian State Teachers College...
Helen Jackson
Feb 2, 2025
Helen Ann Jackson, 92, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Helen was the daughter of the late Broadus Walker and Carrie Pittman Walker. She worked at StoneCutter for many years and later retired as a cook from Sunny Mountain Restaurant. Helen was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Silas Jackson;...
Franklin Mckaig
Feb 1, 2025
TRYON – Franklin Delano McKaig, 90, of Tryon, passed away Saturday morning, February 1, 2025, at Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum. Born in Polk County, he was the son of the late James Bryant McKaig and Kate Ross McKaig and husband of the late Sadie Hudson McKaig who passed away in 2024. Franklin was a veteran of the United...
Daniel Merritt
Feb 1, 2025
Daniel Lee Merritt born on August 31, 1950, passed away suddenly and went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2025 Dan was 74 years old. Dan was born in Somers point New Jersey. He lived a full and adventurous life. He graduated from Mainland High School in 1969 and later attended the University of Florida in Gainesville. Growing...
Reba Williams
Feb 1, 2025
Mill Spring, NC-Reba Williams, 72, of Mill Spring, NC passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at home. She was the daughter of the late Burton Blackwell and Lula Cowart Blackwell. She was a lifelong resident of Polk County and retired from St. Luke's Hospital after 30 years of nursing. In addition to her parents, Reba was preceded in death...
Terri Campbell
Jan 31, 2025
Columbus, NC-Terri Owens Campbell, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 31, 2025. She was the daughter of the late James Grady "Speck" Owens and Hazel Louise Cochran Owens. Terri was no stranger to hard work. She was a talented hair stylist and was the owner of Uptown Girl Salon in Columbus, NC. Terri retired last year to become a full-time...
James Mellberg
Jan 30, 2025
James Richard Mellberg, age 92, died peacefully at Tryon Estates, Columbus NC with his family at his side. He was born in Manitowoc, WI and raised in Menasha, WI. He graduated from Wisconsin State College in Oshkosh in 1955 with a BS in Chemistry and an MS in Organic Chemistry from Loyola University in Chicago. He was drafted into the...
J.D. Wilson
Jan 29, 2025
SUNNY VIEW – J.D. Wilson, 82, of Sunny View, went home to with the Lord, Wednesday evening, January 29, 2025, at Upstate Community Hospice House. A native and lifelong resident of Polk County, he was the son of the late Robert Wilson and Nellie Shults Wilson. J.D. was a graduate of Polk Central High School and was in the first...
Linda Sineath
Jan 29, 2025
Hendersonville, NC—Linda J. Sineath, 67, of Hendersonville, NC passed away on January 29, 2025 surrounded by her family. Linda was the daughter of the late Vernon and Lillian Morrison. She was a loving sister, wife and mother. Linda was known as a hard worker and had many jobs during her life. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with...
Elizabeth W. (Betty) Baumberger
Jan 28, 2025
FLAT ROCK -- Elizabeth W. (Betty) Baumberger, 82, of Flat Rock passed away on January 28, 2025 at UNC Health Pardee after a brief illness. Betty was a native of Warwick, Rhode Island but lived most of her life here in Henderson County, living in the mountains she loved and made her home. Betty's life work included raising...
Carroll Mccraw
Jan 26, 2025
Mill Spring, NC—Carroll Lee McCraw, 77, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at his home. Carroll was the son of the late Clarence Cecil and Nola Waters McCraw. He proudly served his country as a member of the third infantry division of the US ARMY. Carroll was well known in the local community, as he previously owned and operated...
Joyce A. Moffatt
Jan 26, 2025
Joyce A. Moffatt, a celebrated General Manager and Executive in the performing arts world, whose career spanned more than 50 years, died on January 26, 2025, at her home in Landrum, S.C. She was 89. Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Ms. Moffatt attended the University of Michigan, earning a BA in Literature and MA in Theatre. After her early work...
Mazie Jackson Cantrell
Jan 24, 2025
GREEN CREEK – Sarah Mazie Jackson Cantrell, 99, of Green Creek, went home to be with the Lord, Friday evening, January 24, 2025, at Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum. Born in Panama City, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Lee Jackson and Nancy Cooper Jackson and wife of the late Raymond C. Cantrell who passed away in...
Rhonda Hudson
Jan 24, 2025
East Flat Rock, NC-Rhonda Ellen Williams Hudson, 70, passed away on January 24, 2025 surrounded by her family. Rhonda was the daughter of the late, Howard Marion and Elea Lindsey Williams. Rhonda grew up in Polk County North Carolina and graduated from Tryon High School in 1972. After high school, she attended Appalachian State University. She spent most of her...
Phillip A. Pack
Jan 24, 2025
LANDRUM – Phillip "Fat Packy" Audrey Pack, 82, of Landrum, died Friday morning, January 24, 2025. He was born in Tryon, North Carolina and was the son of the late Georgia Screven Pack and Arthur Pack. Phillip was a graduate of Tryon City Schools, Class of 1960 and was a diehard fan of Tryon Tigers, N.C. State Wolfpack and Dale...
Lucille Osteen
Jan 23, 2025
ZIRCONIA -- Lucille Blackwell Osteen left her earthly home January 23, 2025, after a long and brave battle with Parkinson's Disease at 88.5 years old. She was known by many different names: daughter, sister, "Mama," beloved wife, "Lucy," "Ma" (for her grandchildren), but her favorite was "Great-Ma" to her great-granddaughter. Lucy was the oldest of six children. She was the...
Ghislaine Miller
Jan 23, 2025
Ghislaine Miller, 66, of Tryon, NC passed away peacefully in the warmth and presence of her beloved family on January 23, 2025. Known as Laine by her friends, she was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on December 6, 1958 to Ernestine and Dennis Riley. Her mother grew up in Antwerp, Belgium, surviving the Nazi occupation and numerous bombings, where she...
