Ellen Trantham, 67, of Lake Lure, died Monday, January 2, 2017 at Willow Ridge. She was a native of Rutherford County and the daughter of the late Charlie and Claudia Ruth Rickman Ruff. Ellen worked as a custodian for numerous businesses in the Hickory Nut Gorge area. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Adam Ruff.

Graveside services will be held 2PM Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Bills Creek Baptist Church.

Online condolences at crowemortuary.com