Patricia "Patsy" Tobin Ryan, 83 years young of Tryon, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 15th, 2024 with her beloved husband at her side.  Patsy was born in Galveston, Texas, on January 7, 1941 to Mylin and Elizabeth Tobin. As a child Patsy lived in Dallas, Ft. Worth, and Amarillo Texas before moving to San Mateo, California, and finally Charlotte, North Carolina, where she graduated from Myers Park High School.  Patsy attended Brenau College where she was a...

Lillie “Magdalene” Trammel Bradey, 93, went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 12, 2024 at the Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum SC.  Born in Woodruff SC, she was the daughter of the late Charlie J. and Maggie Phillips Trammel and the devoted wife of the late William “Bill” Bradey for 60 years.   She was a graduate of Woodruff High School, North Greenville Junior College, and Winthrop College. An educator for more than 40 years, she taught in...

Leon Allen Foy, age 72, of Tryon, North Carolina, passed away on April 6, 2024. He was born on December 31, 1951, in Columbus, NC. Leon was a dedicated father, a loyal friend, and a hardworking man. Leon spent thirteen years serving as a police officer for the Tryon Police Department. He then went to work at Milliken (Hatch) in Columbus, where he dedicated over thirty-five years of his life as a valued employee. He retired with near perfect attendance, having missed only one day of work...

Lynne I. Heinicke, 80, of Landrum, SC, passed away on April 9, 2024. At Lynne's request there will be no services held.

JoRetta Ward Cartee 67, of Inman entered her eternal rest on April 3,2024 at her home. She was the wife of Carl Cartee and the daughter of Billie and Bennie Schrimsher and John Ward. She was a faithful member of Bible Baptist Church in Landrum where she served joyfully from organizing dinners and plays, to decorating, to teaching the kids, to serving meals to the shut ins. She had a servants heart and loved serving the Lord. She leaves behind a testimony of God's grace and what it means...

Mary Elizabeth Greene, 93, of Landrum, SC passed away on April 2, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Rev. James A. and Hattie Pruitt McClure. She was married to the late Lionel P. Greene.   Mary is survived by her son Ronnie Turner, daughter Linda Larson, and three grand-daughters; Athena Campbell and husband Josh, Hayley Tindall and husband Eric, and Candice Puchir and husband Jay. She was the proud Great Grandmother to Sarah, Amelia, Dylan, Emary, Greyden, Lucia, Abby,...

Cynthia (Cindy) Lavender Harris (67) of Landrum, SC passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024, with her family lovingly by her side.  Cindy is survived by her husband Bobby Harris, daughter Jessica Harris, and sisters Patrica (Danny) Culbreth, Janice (Michael) Ayers, Barbara (Austin) Hyder, and Carolyn Henderson; she is also survived by in-laws Susan Lavender and Jackie and Marylou Harris as well as her beloved best friend, her dog Lavender. She was predeceased by her parents Ansel and...

Romulo Contreras, 57, of Columbus, NC, passed away on April 2, 2024. He is the husband of Maricela Bazan Contreras and the son of the late Santos and Ramona Tovar Contreras. He loved being outdoors, hunting and fishing.  He loved to cook for family and friends on the grill and enjoyed woodworking.  Romulo was always happy with a smile on his face and loved to tell jokes.  He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons,...

John Frank Bunn, 81, of Campobello passed away on March 30, 2024.  He was the son of the late James and Sarah Viola Roote Bunn and husband of Dee Neill Bunn. He worked at CarMax as a salesman. John is survived by his wife Dee Bunn; three sons Michael Bunn ( Danielle), Walter Bunn (Hilary) and Jack Bunn (Tiffany); a brother Jim Bunn; a sister Barbara Pfotzer; four grandchildren Mars Bunn, Jackson Bunn, Willow Bunn and Coral Bunn; and a nephew Will Pfotzer. Per John's request, no...

Doris “Dot” (Owens) McClure (91), affectionately known as Ma, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.  Doris was born to Cephas and Lillie Owens on February 10, 1933. After graduating from Tryon High School, she worked at Cowan’s Grocery, Landrum Mills, and the McClure Farm. She married Hovey McClure in 1952. As an Army Officer’s wife, she moved with her young family to several states and overseas to Germany. In 1957, Doris and Hovey returned to...