Wednesday, November 12, 2025 8:49 am

Steven Dwayne Tiller, age 54 of Forest City, NC, went home to be with Jesus Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

Steve was born and raised in Dry Ridge, Kentucky, and was a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University. Shortly after, he attended and graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science where he finally began fulfilling his calling. At an early age, Steve knew he wanted to pursue a career in the funeral business. For nearly 30 years he served the Lord through his work as a funeral director and embalmer.

Above all else, if you knew Steve, you knew how very much he loved his Jesus. In 1986 on his 15th birthday, Steve made the greatest decision he could make, and made Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 27 years, Rhonda Warren Tiller, his father, James Claude Tiller, as well as many loved ones with whom he is now reunited with in Glory.

Steve is survived by his four children, Ashley Tiller, Nathan Tiller, Mary Tiller, and April Tiller, his mother, Dora Lou Tiller, brother Patrick Tiller, and many friends and family.

The funeral was held November 8 at Green Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Matthew Moore and Rev. Dr. Peter Surran officiating.

Memorials may be made to Green Hill Baptist Church; 1941 US Hwy. 64/74A; Rutherfordton, NC 28139.

McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.