Jane Schumacher
Feb 4, 2017
- Jane Prestwich Schumacher was born February 19, 1929 in Wilmington Delaware, daughter of Sydney and Esther Prestwich. She died peacefully at home on February 4, 2017. Jane had a rich, full and healthy life. She was married for almost 64 years to her best friend and constant companion, Carl P. Schumacher, raised two children, traveled the world, and volunteered...
Frederick Frederici
Jan 31, 2017
Frederick Richard Frederici, 86, of Tryon, NC passed away Tuesday evening, January 31, 2017 in White Oak Manor of Tryon.Born in Broome County, NY, he was the son of the late Ellsworth and Vivian Snyder Frederici and husband of the late Betty Jeffrey Frederici who passed away in 2016. Mr. Frederici was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served...
Curtis Kempton
Jan 29, 2017
An obituary is not available at this time for Curtis Russel Kempton. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Shirley Waddell
Jan 29, 2017
An obituary is not available at this time for Shirley Ruth Waddell. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Is Kempton
Jan 29, 2017
-Curtis (Curt) Kempton, 57, of Columbus, N.C. died Jan. 29, 2017. Born Oct. 8, 1959 in Topeka, Kansas to Eugene John and Loralle Ballou Kempton, he attended high school in Stuart, Fla. and then earned a degree in building science at Clemson University. He worked most recently for FLS Energy of Asheville, N.C.Curt is survived by his beloved wife of...
Betty Van Davis
Jan 29, 2017
An obituary is not available at this time for Betty Van Davis. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Betty Davis
Jan 29, 2017
Betty Lefler Davis of Tryon, NC passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 after a long illness at Waterford Dillon Pointe Assisted Living in Spartanburg, SC. She was 93 years old. She was a longtime member of Tryon Presbyterian Church. She worked for Public Service Gas Company of NC for 25 years. She was also a member of The Order of...
Margaret Mize
Jan 27, 2017
Margaret Fain Mize, 96, died Friday, January 27th 2017 in Charlotte, NC where she had been living for the past two years. She was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee July 29, 1920 to Charles Meek Fain and Jessie Calhoun Fain. As a student at Maryville College she earned a bachelor's degree and met her future husband, Dr. John Thomas Mize. They...
Norma Connell
Jan 25, 2017
- Janet Cason Connell, 91, of Tryon, NC, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family and loved ones on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 She was born on February 15, 1925 in Chula, GA., the daughter of the late Cecil and Hallie Neville Cason.Raised in Tifton, GA, Mrs. Connell moved to Atlanta, GA, where she met her future husband,...
Ronald Mosseller
Jan 23, 2017
Tryon, NC- Ronald Keith Mosseller, 89, died on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Spartanburg Regional Hospital.Mr. Mosseller owned local world renowned Mills-Mosseller rug studio, making rugs for numerous Governors' Mansions, as well as homes in the United States and Europe. He was very active in the community and was one of the founders of Tryon Little Theater, and The Friendship...
Roy Johnson
Jan 22, 2017
An obituary is not available at this time for Roy Daniel Johnson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Charles Gilmore
Jan 21, 2017
Charles "Phil" Philip Gilmore Sr., passed away at Brookdale Skylyn in Spartanburg, SC on Saturday, January 21st at the age of 87 after losing his battle with cancer.Phil was born in Grove City, Mercer, PA on May, 11, 1929 to Charles Otis Gilmore and Alice "Linnie" Parker. His younger brother Donald preceded him in death in 2009. His interests and...
Caroline Odel
Jan 18, 2017
Caroline Faye Odel, 92, of Columbus, NC, died Wednesday, January 18, 2017 in her home.Born in Inman, SC, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Fanny Messer Hudgins. She was the widow of Albert Odel, who passed away in 1998. Faye and her husband were dairy farmers for over 30 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking,...
Jim Ambrose
Jan 16, 2017
Jim Ambrose passed away peacefully on January 16th at Hospice House in Landrum with his family by his side. Jim was born in Brewer Maine and graduated with high distinction from the University of Maine in Bangor. After leaving the University, he embarked on his life long journey of quietly serving his country. During World War II, he worked on...
Mary Shehan
Jan 15, 2017
Mary Ellen McAbee Shehan, 72, of Columbus, NC passed away, Sunday morning, January 15, 2017 at the Smith Phayer Hospice House, Landrum, SC following a period of declining health.A native of Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Hicks and Alcie O'Sullivan McAbee and widow of Donald Shehan who died in 1980. During her working career, Mrs....
Ronald Gaynor
Jan 12, 2017
Ronald "Rick" Richard Gaynor, 62, of Tryon, NC passed away Thursday morning, January 12, 2017 at the Smith Phayer Hospice House, Landrum, SC.Born in Sioux City, IA, on October 24th, 1954 he was the son the late James Leroy Gaynor and the late Lavonne Walburga Singer.Surviving are daughters, Sara G. Price, Amber and Ashley Gaynor, and son Richard Gaynor.A memorial...
Hazel Rhodes
Jan 12, 2017
– Ruth Middleton Rhodes, 90, of Saluda, NC passed away Thursday morning, January 12, 2017 at The Laurels of Hendersonville, NC.A native of Saluda, she was the daughter of the late Wade Hampton Middleton and Maggie Mae Pace Middleton and widow of John E. Rhodes who passed away in 2012. Mrs. Rhodes worked for Diamond Brand as a tent inspector....
Robert Taylor
Jan 7, 2017
Born in Polk County, he was the son of the late Joseph Eugene and Augusta Lovin Taylor. Mr. Taylor served in the United States Army during Battle of the Bulge, receiving four bronze stars, a purple heart, a good conduct medal, and a WWII Victory Medal. He was an active member of the Polk County V.F.W. Post #10349 in Mill...
Walter Killough
Jan 4, 2017
- Walter Jackson Killough Jr., 70, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at his residence. Walter was born to the late Walter Jackson Killough, Sr. and Vivian Simmons Killough in Greenwich, CT. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War in the 4th Infantry Division. He attended Harry P. Harding High School in Charlotte, NC, UNC...
Richard Bills
Jan 1, 2017
Richard Henry Bills of Mill Spring NC died January 1, 2017, at the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills as a result of a stroke. Born in Rochester, NY, October 25, 1936, Richard was the son of the late Fred and Jessie Bills of Canandaigua, New York.He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Jean Gresham Boles Bills. His...
