All Obituaries

Susan Tapp of Tryon, NC passed away June 20, 2018 in McCormick, SC. Arrangements will be announced by Sanders Funeral And Cremation Service.

John Kurt McGill age 70 of Columbus, NC passed away June 20, 2018 at his residence. Arrangements will be announced by Sanders Funeral And Cremation Service.

David Joseph Schneider age 77 of Rutherfordton, NC passed away June 11, 2018 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City, NC. David served 5 years in the Navy, on the USS Rasher. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Helen Schneider of Cheektowaga, NY; a brother, Martin Schneider of Franklinville, NY. Survivers include his wife, Mary Jo Schneider; 3 children, Lydia Schneider, Helen and Karl Schneider; 3 stepchildren, Heather Mullen, Justin Crum and Dennesa Van Fossen; 2...

  Gordon Balser Sr., age 75, of Mill Spring, NC, passed away, on June 7, 2018. Gordon is survived by his three children, Angela (Joe) Garcia, Gordon (Mary) Balser Jr., and Kevin (Tammy) Balser. He also has twelve grandchildren, and three (soon to be four) great grandchildren. He will be remembered fondly by his sister Marcia Toki, and his four brothers Fred, Dave, Dean, and John. Gordon was born in Maine on May 16, 1943 to John and Sarah (Davis) Balser. He cherished the memories of...

Ralph Coggeshall McGibbon age 82, of Tryon passed away May 26, 2018 at the Landrum Hospice House. Born in Jamaica, New York to the late James McGibbon and Eleanor Coggeshall McGibbon.Ralph was a Farrier by trade and later a security guard. He served his country in the US Air Force.  He is survived by his wife, Karen McGibbon of Tryon, NC; two sons, Andrew McGibbon of West Milford, NJ and Doug McGibbon of Valatie, NY; one grandson, Ryan McGibbon of Valatie, NY; 1 brother, David...

  Sara Mae Davis, age 93, of Brevard, NC and formerly of Selma, AL, passed away May 17, 2018 at Tore's Home in East Flat Rock, NC. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Lewis E. Davis and Charles W. Vinson; brothers, Louis Friday and Lucious Friday and sisters, Evelene Downs and Perry Dean Cooper. Surviving are her son, William O. "Billy" Vinson and his wife Davelyn; grandchildren, Jade Patrick (Katherine) Vinson and Amy Elizabeth (Maureen Ventola) Vinson;...

  Evelyn Oaks, 83, of Flat Rock, NC transitioned peacefully at the Four Seasons Hospice Elizabeth House on Friday, May 11th, 2018.   She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Dennis Oaks (December 16, 2014). She is survived by her five children, sons, David (Patti) Oaks and Dennis (Armi) Oaks; daughters, Vicki  Decesare, Susan Oaks and Cathy Oaks;  eight grandchildren; one great granddaughter  and one great great granddaughter. Surrounded by her...

Darnell Troy Ashley age 74 of Tryon, NC passed away May 7, 2018 at Pardee Hospital after a short illness. He was the son of the late Crawford Ashley and Ruth Bell. He was also predeceased by a daughter, Pam Ashley. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Ashley; two daughters, Cricket Walker (Eric) and Kim Buckner (Jeff); two grandsons, Luke Walker and Chase Harris; one brother, Joe Ashley; many nieces and Nephews. A memorial Service will be 2 PM Sunday, May 20, 2018 at First Baptist Church in...

Thomas Carroll Poper age 77 of Tryon, NC passed away May 6, 2018. The family will have a private service. Sanders Funeral And Cremation Service.

  Charles “Charlie” James Sylvia, 65, of Columbus, North Carolina passed away peacefully on April 17, 2018.  He was a much-loved artist, sculptor, inventor, and sign maker/designer as the owner of “The Sign Shop” for many years in Tryon, North Carolina.  You may still see many of his projects hanging in the area, including his well-known spaghetti and meatball sculpture in Tryon, NC.  He was a friendly face in the community, and will always be...