All Obituaries

  Nancy Sue Roberts age 66 of Columbus, NC passed away June 14, 2019 at Willow Ridge Nursing Home in Rutherfordton. Born in Haywood County to the late Harding Robinson and Pauline Robinson. Nancy loved to cook for a living as well for her family and spending time and reading to her grandchildren. She was a member of Mill Spring First Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband, Ben Roberts; a brother, David Robinson and a nephew, Michael...

Douglas Martin Thompson age 75 of Tryon, NC died Monday, June 10, 2019 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. He leaves his wife of 47 years, Valerie Thompson; his daughter, Shannon Thompson Metcalf; heart daughters, Tommi Yearout (husband  Scott), Dottie Wilson (husband Jeffrey); grandchildren, Brandi Ross (husband Larry Fowler), Amanda Jenkins, Hali Smith (husband Jason), Brooks Jenkins (wife Stacey), Ciera Ruppe (husband Cameron), Nicholas Wilson and Maggie Wilson; great grandson,...

  On Thursday June 6 2019, Rodney Mike known by many as “Pops” succumbed to cancer at age 77. He was a loving husband and father to 5 children. Rodney was born May 26, 1942 in Southbridge MA to Theodore and Arlene Mike. In 1975 he married Penelope, they raised 3 sons, Ernie, Danny, Roy and 2 daughters Christina and Anna. Rodney was a truck driver, driving cross country east to west coast for Keen Transport. During his career he won many awards for safety, multiply times...

  Louise Mohn Brown, 96, of Columbus, North Carolina passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, May 25, 2019, after a short illness at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Washington, PA to the late Walter F. and Edna W. Rosing, Louise graduated from Trinity High School and subsequently married Norman C. (Pete) Mohn on June 22, 1940.  Shortly thereafter, they moved to Texas where she earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Texas A&I College and Texas...

Michael Scott Constance age 33 of Tryon, NC passed away May 14, 2019. His family will have a private service at a later date. Sanders Funeral Home.

Diane Marie Suttles age 69 of Campobello, SC  passed away May 10, 2019. Born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Edward Andrews and Donna Perkins Andrews. Her wishes are to have a private service. Sanders Funeral Home.

  Brian Kerr age 56 of Polk County, passed away suddenly Wednesday May 1, 2019. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Daniel; daughter, Kenly Kerr and son, Kamron Kerr(Courtney) all of Polk County; grandchildren, Keaston, Ceanna, Levi and Collins; brothers, Danny Kerr(Trena) and Michael Kerr(Connie); and sister, Melissa Kerr. Celebrating Brian’s life with a gathering of family and friends from 1pm-4pm on Sunday, May 5,2019 at the home of his mother, 6864 S. NC Hwy 9 Columbus,...

  Grace Arledge Metcalf age 96 of Mill Spring, NC went home to be with her lord on April 24, 2019. Born in Polk County to the late Benjamin Harrison Arledge and Dora Bishop Arledge. She was also predeceased by her husband, JP Metcalf; her brothers, Hugh Arledge, Beauford  Arledge and  sister, Nelma Jackson. Grace was a homemaker most of her life and then worked briefly for Mill Springs School in the cafeteria. She was a member of Silver Creek Baptist Church. Survivors...

  Charles Benjamin Hegler age 75 of Mill Spring, NC passed away March 29, 2019 at Autumn Care of Saluda. Born in Lancaster, SC to the late Roachel Hegler and Melita Dunn Hegler of Lancaster. Mr. Hegler was a retired  Truck Driver by trade for over 50 years, but his passion was  a minister of the faith preaching the Gospel  for Truck Stop Ministries around the country. He also served  in the Army Reserves. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by a...

Doris E. Canniff age 87 of Columbus, NC passed away March 15, 2019. Arrangements will be announced. Sanders Funeral And Cremation Service.