All Obituaries

  Albert Henderson Creasy, age 86, died unexpectedly from natural causes on September 24, 2022 at Tryon Estates in Columbus, N.C.  He left as he lived, quietly and without bothering or being a burden to anyone. He was born in Wilmington, N.C. on January 31,1936 to the late William Bullock Creasy, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Kelly Creasy.  He was predeceased by his brother, Bill Creasy and his niece, Elizabeth Creasy. Al will be lovingly remembered by his wife of nearly 61 years,...

Teresa Ann Jones age 64 of Campobello, SC passed away at her home September 24, 2022. Family will have a private service. Sanders Funeral Home.

Frederick E. "Rick" Placak, Jr. age 78 of Columbus, NC passed away September 21, 2022. Rick was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Fred and Margaret (Peg) Placak. Rick was a graduate of Christ School, Wofford College and served in the U.S. Army. His professional career span 50 years as a residential realtor and appraiser, incorporating the business, Village Properties and Appraisal Services, in 1989. Rick is survived by wife, Judy, sons Phillip Placak (Kerby), David Blanton...

Carolyn Beatrice Price, age 73, of Horseshoe, North Carolina, died peacefully and went to be with the Lord on September 20, 2022. Carolyn was born in Asheville on St. Patrick’s Day March 17, 1949, to the late Belva Bradley Howard who died in 2014 and Esley Howard who died in 1981. She was a lifelong resident of Western North Carolina, and worked as a nurse assistant at Fleshers Fairview Health Care and also for private in-home care clients. She and Herman Price married July of 1966...

Odessa Young Summey, age 101, my mother and best friend, of Columbus, NC, passed away on September 19, 2022. She was born in West Greenville, SC, and is the daughter of the late George William Young and Leone Barton Young.  She was raised at Brandon Cotton Mill Community and graduated from Parker High School in 1939.  She married James Matthew Summey, Sr. on the same day. They moved to Florida in 1948, where for many years she was Superintendent of the Young People...

  Dr. Robert E. Lair, Jr. of Columbus, NC died on September 16, 2022 in Hospice House in Forest City.  He was born on May 2, 1939 to Ed and Annie Louise Lair in Anna, Texas.  He married Judith (Judy) Anne Trevvett on September 15, 1962 at Camp Lejeune, NC and they had four children and six grandchildren.  Surviving are his wife Judy and daughters Marlene (Tom) Strutz and Karen Lair and son Greg (Michelle) Lair.  Their six grandchildren are Anastasia and Alexis...

Joan Ellen Douglas age 75 of Columbus, NC passed away September 10, 2022. Services will be private. Sanders Funeral Home.

James “Bud” Hensley went to his heavenly home on Friday, September 9, 2022.  Bud was born November 28, 1955, in York, SC.  He was predeceased by his parents, grandparents, and brother Ben Hensley.  Bud leaves here on earth his wife of 39 years, Lynn Hensley; son Adam Hensley and his wife Lorraine; sister, Janice Edwards; four grandchildren, Avrey Hensley, Madison Whitson, Hannah Whitson, Hadden Whitson; and “Bernie” his beloved 4-legged...

Victor Nicolas Ambruoso died peacefully on September 5, 2022, at his home in North Carolina. He is the husband of Rachael (McLaughlin); he is father of Andrew, Brandon (Angela) and Christian, and the grandfather of Brigid and James. Victor is the son of Carlos and Amalia Ambruoso of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Victor was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on January 6, 1933. After receiving his medical degree from Facultad de Medicinas at Universidad de Buenos Aires, he completed his...

Dennis Owensby of Rutherfordton, NC passed away September 3, 2022. Arrangements will be announced. Sanders Funeral Home.