All Obituaries

Jeffrey B. Saunders age 65 of Columbus, NC went home to be with the Lord on May 18, 2026, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Jeffrey was preceded in death by his parents, Alva (Cotton) and Betty Saunders of Redhouse, WV; 2 brothers, Mike Saunders and David Saunders. Survivors include his loving wife, Tammy Hatton; 2 sons, Alex Saunders and Ben Saunders(Morgan) of Conway, SC; stepchildren, Shane Jenson, Randy Jenson, Aren Hatton, Jessica Hatton all of Minnesota; 1 sister Wanda Noffsinger (Jack) ...

Judy Guyton was born in Rutherfordton, NC on 10/08/1956. She passed away on May 12, 2026,holding the hand of her best friend and husband Jody Guyton. She was preceded in death by her father, CB Smith, her Mother, Sarah Smith and her brother Scott Smith. Judy loved the beach, cruising the big waters and getting together with friends. Judy is survived by her husband Jody Guyton of the home. She also leaves behind her nieces, Kim Hamrick of Boiling Springs, NC and Kelly Scruggs of ...

Carleton Eddy Weatherby III was born on April 11, 1946, in Waynesville, North Carolina, to Coach Carleton E. Weatherby II and Mary Emma Massie Weatherby. The mountains and rivers of Appalachia were his lifelong home, and he took his last breaths beneath their protection on the morning of May 8, 2026, surrounded by the loves of his life: his wife, Dorothy “Momo” Weatherby, and daughters, Ingrid Hawkins and Vivian Weatherby.  He is also survived by two darling grandchildren, ...

Vey Turner (Alice Vey McKinney Turner), age 77, of Landrum, South Carolina, passed away on May 8, 2026. Born on November 17, 1948, she was the daughter of the late William and Henri McKinney. Vey spent many years exploring the world as an international flight attendant. Her career fueled a love of travel and adventure. Friends will remember her sharp mind and social spirit at the Bridge table; she cherished her Bridge group and the deep, lasting friendships formed over many years of play ...

Joseph Robert Morlino was born in Newark, NJ on November 1, 1947, and passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was a kind, gentle guy with a great smile. He was predeceased by his parents, Lucille Naturale Morlino and Joseph Robert Morlino, Sr., as well as his brother, Bruce. He is survived by his loving wife, Susan and their two sons, Eric (Heather) and Mark (Kathe) Morlino; four grandchildren, Logan Morlino Watson (Drew), Ailish, Avery and Lucas Morlino and two ...

Ella Jeanne Irwin age 99 of Tryon, NC passed away April 28, 2026. Services are private. Sanders Funeral Home.

Darrell Vance Menscer, 91, died April 28, 2026, at Carolina Village in Hendersonville, NC. Darrell lived a life marked by service, leadership, engineering excellence, and deep devotion to family, education, and community. He was born in Statesville, NC, the fourth of five children of Clinton and Myrtle Menscer. After serving in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1956, Darrell earned a degree in electrical engineering from North Carolina State University in 1960. He began his distinguished ...

Martha Ann Fagan, 82 of Landrum SC passed away Saturday April 25, 2026, at her home with family. She was born in Tryon NC and married to the love of her life, Bobby Joe Fagan. She was the daughter of the late Junior and Alma Gosnell Ann is survived by her husband, Bobby Joe Fagan, for over 65 years. Her daughter and son-in-law Tammy & Dean Wilson of Lawrenceville GA. Her son & daughter-in-law Sam & Tammy G. Fagan of Green Creek NC. She has one grandson and his fiancé Kyle ...

Robert J. Simmons, born January 10, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of service, faith, and dedication. He was the son of Joseph and Clara Simmons. Due to his father’s respected work as a farm manager and cattle show judge across the country, Robert spent much of his childhood moving and experiencing life in different places, including Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Independence, Kansas. Robert graduated from Barrington High School in Illinois in ...

Zinaida Usenko age 88, of Flat Rock, NC passed away April 5, 2026. Services are private. Sanders Funeral Home.