All Obituaries

CHESTER “CHET” COOK   Chet Cook, 78, went to sleep in Jesus at home on October 22 after battling cancer.  He was full of faith when he passed and looking forward to the first resurrection.  Born in Orange, CA, he was the fifth child of six of the late Elmer (father) & surviving mother, Marilyn Cook.  He was the husband of Beverly Cook and father of Robert Lee Cook (Teri), Christopher David Cook (Mia), and Jennifer Renee Cook Osting (Tom).  He is...

  Margaret Elaine McDaniel, age 71, of Green Creek, NC and Glenwood, GA passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 21st. She was the daughter of the late Faye and Louise Edwards of Green Creek, NC.  Margaret spent most of her life in the service of others. At an early age she became a paramedic and served at Wheeler County Ambulance Service in Georgia for a number of years after which she went back to school and became a licensed practical nurse (LPN). She worked at the Wheeler...

Drew Michael Batiato, 41, passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2021 in Miami, Florida. He was a proud father of four amazing kids who adored him, a loving partner and provider to his fiancé, a son, a friend, a nephew, and a veteran.  Drew worked passionately in the financial arena, was an avid sports fan and lover of classic hip-hop music.  Drew’s sense of humor was second to none and his ability to take the ups and downs of this life with poise was...

Lee Sutherland Potter, 92, wife of Sarah Jackson Potter, passed away on October 13th, 2021. Lee was born in Aurora, NC, to Hal C. and Myrtle G. Potter. He grew up with his brothers Hal C. Jr. and James (Jimmy) L. Potter. As a teen, he loved playing basketball, fishing, and driving his boat on the Pamlico River. After Lee finished High School as valedictorian, he was off to the only college he ever wanted to attend: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) where he graduated...

Charles David Crissone, 72, of Columbus, passed away on October 12, 2021 after a lengthy illness.  David was a lifelong resident of Polk County.  Throughout his career, David was an employee of the Town of Tryon, Wheaton Tubing and Carolina Yarn Processing.  He was pre-deceased by his parents Clyde and Mary Crissone, his wife - Linda Reynolds Crissone who passed in 2016, as well as siblings: Kathleen Crissone Sharp, Clyde W. Crissone, and Margaret “Peggy”...

The world Lost our Beloved Dana Friday October 1st, 2021. Dana was born March 28th, 1929. Our extraordinary Mom, "Momo", rose above her earthly being  after a most Incredible life. Dana's spirit is already watching over all of us left behind. She was like no other mom, wife, or friend you have ever had the pleasure to meet.  Always cheerful, kind, positive and willing to give whatever she had to make all of us happy.  She was selfless, loving and the epitome of...

Connie Jane Carstensen age 74 of Saluda passed away September 29, 2021. Services will be held in Georgia. Sanders Funeral Home.

Frances Rachel Morrow age 80 of Mill Spring, NC. Passed away September 28, 2021. Family will have a private service. Sanders Funeral Home.

Charles Frederick Stoll Jr. age 82 of Tryon, NC, passed away September 25, 2021, at Mission Hospital. He was born in Michigan to the late Charles Stoll Sr. and Ruth Powell. He graduated from McBain High School in McBain, Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Linda Stoll of Tryon; two daughters, Bonnie Stoll of Tryon, and Rebecca Ann Dicuro of Dallas, TX; three grandsons, Charles F. Stoll III, of Tryon, Jonathan M. Stoll, of Highlands, NC, Vincent Dicuro, of Dallas, TX; two...

Richard Lee Mathews age 91 of Tryon Estates passed away September 21, 2021. Services are being planned by his family. Sanders Funeral Home.