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...
Madge Phillips
Jan 1, 2017
Madge Johnson Phillips, 94, of Columbus, NC, passed away Sunday morning, January 1, 2017 in Smith Phayer Hospice House in Landrum, SC.Born in Rutherford County, NC, she was the daughter of the late John Thurman Johnson and Annie Bell Harton Johnson. Mrs. Phillips was a member of Silver Creek Baptist Church where she was choir director for many years and...
Robert Bates
Dec 31, 2016
Rev. Robert "Bobby" A. Bates, 86, of Sunny View, NC went home to be with the Lord, Saturday morning, December 31, 2016 at Hendersonville Health & Rehab, Flat Rock, NC.Born in Macon County, NC, he was the son of the late Samuel Lonnie Bates and Lassie Watts Bates and husband of the late Betty Wilson Bates who passed away in...
Katherine Garrett
Dec 30, 2016
Katherine McKaig Garrett, 93, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2016. She was born November 13, 1923, the daughter of the late James Bryant McKaig and Kate Ross McKaig. She was predeceased by her husband Raymond Garrett, sister Edna, and brothers James, Bill, Lloyd, and Floyd.Katherine was a beloved wife, sister, and aunt. She was a graduate of Tryon High...
Gladys Coleman
Dec 23, 2016
An obituary is not available at this time for Gladys Coleman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Kathleen Wagner
Dec 22, 2016
Kathleen Andrews Wagner, 92, of Tryon, NC, passed away peacefully Thursday night, December 22, 2016 at Sage Memorial Hospital in Ganado, AZ where she had been visiting her oldest daughter.She was born on October 10, 1924 in Tryon to the late Ellison Capers Andrews and the late Willie Bernice Foster Andrews. She grew up in Tryon, graduated from Tryon High...
Edwin Hardin
Dec 21, 2016
Columbus, NC- Edwin Garrett Hardin, 88, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital in Columbus, NC.Edwin was born in Shelby, NC to the late Charles and Annie Louise Dillon Hardin. He was preceded in death by his wife Ethelwyn Rice Hardin.Ed attended Davidson College for his undergraduate degree, then Clemson University for graduate school. After graduation Ed...
Jasmine Cambron
Dec 19, 2016
- Jasmine Ariona Cambron, 15, passed away on December 19, 2016 at Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville, NC.Jasmine was a student at Hendersonville Middle School and loved going to school daily. Jasmine shared a special bond with her brother Jaidyn and enjoyed being a big sister. She also enjoyed spending time with her dogs. Christmas was Jasmine's favorite time of year...
Ted Pack
Dec 17, 2016
Hubert "Ted" Pack, 85, of Mill Spring, NC, died Saturday, December 17, 2016 in his home.Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Hubert and Bessie Champion Pack. Ted was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving in the Korean Conflict. He was the owner of Ted Pack Logging. Ted was a member of Mill...
Hubert Pack
Dec 17, 2016
An obituary is not available at this time for Hubert Pack. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
David Sauer
Dec 14, 2016
—Dr. David Sauer, 80, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 14, 2016 in the Smith Phayer Hospice House, Landrum, SC.David lived an extraordinary life and leaves behind a robust legacy of family, friendships and accomplishments—a testament to a life of adventure and scholarship. Born at home in Southport, Connecticut, David was son to Gertrude and Harold Sauer,...
Roy Pack
Dec 13, 2016
Roy Lee Pack, 92, of Mill Spring, NC passed away Tuesday morning, December 13, 2016 in White Oak Manor of Tryon.A native of Polk County, he was the son of the late William and Margaret Melton Pack and husband of the late Lena Pressley Pack who died in 2009. Mr. Pack was a veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict...
Nardina Piccari
Dec 13, 2016
An obituary is not available at this time for Nardina Marie Piccari. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Vivian Bryant
Dec 12, 2016
Vivian Robbins Bryant passed away December 12, 2016 at Tryon Estates in Columbus, NC.Vivian was born in Randolph County on March 20, 1921.A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Randolph Memorial Park Chapel with Reverend Clay Davis officiating.Vivian worked at ACME McCrary Corporation and retired after 25 years of loyal...
Martha Mcguinn
Dec 12, 2016
Mill Spring, NC- Martha Jewell McGuinn, 77, of Mill Spring, NC went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 12, 2016. Jewell was the daughter of the late James Allen and Crittie Allen Condrey. She retired from the Polk County School system where she served as a teacher assistant for 25 years at Sunny View Elementary School. Jewell...
