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Recent Obituaries in Tryon, NC
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Linda Edney
Apr 15, 2015
Tryon, NC- Linda Dianne McKinney Edney,68, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015 in her home in Pacolet Valley with her family by her side after a 35 year courageous battle against M.S.She was the daughter of the late William Lee and Bessie Mae McKinney. Dianne was the wife of her high school sweetheart, James R. Edney for over 50 years....
Nic Bergrud
Apr 12, 2015
COLUMBUS, NC - passed April 12, 2015. Born in Trondheim, Norway, he was the son of Nils Bergrud and Elvan Habicht.A master of the mechanical and the craftsmanship of a true artist, Nic was a genius in all fields. His interests also extended beyond machines. He loved nature and was in awe with all of her beauties and bounties.Nic lived...
Margie Williams
Apr 8, 2015
Mill Spring, NC - It is with a sad heart that the family of Margie Gibson Williams, 86, announce the "home going" of their beautiful mother, Mema, and friend. Margie was born, raised, and spent all of her life in Polk County, NC. She was an active member of Silver Creek Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and...
Mae Scruggs
Apr 8, 2015
Tryon, N.C. - Mae Smith Scruggs, 91, of Tryon, NC passed away peacefully at Autumn Care of Wilmington, NC on April 8, 2015. Mae was the owner of Mae Smith Draperies for twenty plus years in Tryon and was widely known for her excellent sewing skills in drapery and interior decorating. Prior to owning her own business she worked with...
Jean Howell
Apr 8, 2015
Jean Magin Howell, 87, formerly of Langhorne Manor, Pennsylvania, and currently of Tryon Estates Medical Center, Columbus, NC, died on Wednesday, April 8th. She was the daughter of Frank G. Magin and Rose Hendlmyer Magin. Jean was born in Mantua, NJ, and grew up in Pitman, NJ living with her beloved Aunt Margaret Clark. At Pitman High School, she accompanied...
John Landolt
Apr 7, 2015
John Robert Landolt, known as "Jack" by his loving family and many friends, passed away peacefully at his home in Columbus, North Carolina on April 7, 2015, at the age of 95, after a long and fulfilling life. Jack was born on March 15, 1920, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late, Charles F. and Isabel G. Landolt. He married Virgina...
Mildred Skelton
Apr 6, 2015
Saluda, N. C. - Mildred Elizabeth Thompson Skelton, 93, formerly of Saluda, NC went to be with the Lord Monday, April 06, 2015 in Elizabeth House, Flat Rock, NC.She was born June 16, 1921, the daughter of the late Henry F. and Elizabeth McMurray Thompson and was married for almost 30 years to Gordon Skelton who died in 2001. She...
James Greene
Apr 5, 2015
James Aden Greene, 78, of Mill Spring died Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Willow Ridge Nursing Home.Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Aden and Annie Early Greene. Mr. Greene was a retired truck driver for Parton Lumber Company. He was a member of Big Level Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Sandra Murdock Greene,...
Jacquelin Wade
Apr 4, 2015
Taylors, SC - Phyllis Jacqueline "Jackie" Davidson Wade, 73, made her way back home on April 4, 2015 with the Lord.She was preceded in death by her parents Edgar Phillip Davidson and Jessie Melton Davidson and her brother, Edgar P. Davidson, Jr. and grandparents Ida Belle Pace Davidson and Jessie Crawford Davidson and Henry Harrison Melton and Melinda Pace Melton.She...
Cayden Berryman
Mar 30, 2015
Mill Spring, N.C. - Cayden Gabriel Berryman, 6 month old infant, went home to be with the Lord and his "Nanny" Donna Parker and Grandfather John Henry Franklin, Monday, March 30, 2015 at his home.Surviving are his parents, April D. Roberts and Michael T. Berryman; twin brother, Channing Berryman and brother, Liam Berryman; two sisters Destiny Weeks and Haylee Roberts...
Rosemary Mills
Mar 30, 2015
It is with great sadness that we announce the death, at age 89 , of our Mother, Rosemary Settle Mills, who died peacefully March 30, at Autumn Care of Saluda.Daughter of Keever Grady Settle and Rose Turner Settle of Gowensville, SC. Married to Vernice Lee Mills on May 5, 1948. Born to them 4 children, Diane McClellan of Columbus, Sharon...
William Janes
Mar 28, 2015
An obituary is not available at this time for William Eastman Janes. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Betty Arrowood
Mar 27, 2015
Green Creek, N.C. - Betty Jo McDowell Arrowood, 83, of Highway #9 South, Columbus, NC died Friday, March 27, 2015 at her home.Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Joseph William and Shirley Branscom McDowell and was the widow of Doyle Ray Arrowood who died in l989. Betty graduated from Furman University with a degree...
Clyde Pack
Mar 25, 2015
MILL SPRING, NC - Clyde Allen Pack, 91, of Mill Spring, NC passed away from this world, Wednesday morning, March 25, 2015 in White Oak Manor of Tryon, NC.Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Otis and Annabelle Walker Pack and widower of Iris Parris Pack after 61 years of marriage. Mr. Pack was a...
Dianne Mc Lees
Mar 18, 2015
An obituary is not available at this time for Dianne Mc Lees. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Levi Randall
Mar 18, 2015
SALUDA, NC - Levi Armond Randall, 81, of Saluda, NC passed Wednesday morning, March 18, 2015 at the Elizabeth House, Flat Rock, NC.He was a native of and born in Moss Point, MS, following four generations of family. He was raised on the water and hence loved to fish and garden. He brought those passions to Saluda when he moved...
Dianne Mclees
Mar 18, 2015
TRYON, NC - Dianne Kennedy McLees, 70, of Tryon, NC died Wednesday morning, March 18, 2015 at her home. Born in Taylors, SC, she was the daughter of the late Winfred and Margaret Alewine Kennedy. Dianne lived wonderful years in Charlottesville, VA and Elkins Park, PA prior to moving to Tryon, NC in 1998. She was a graduate of Converse...
Robert Sumlin
Mar 16, 2015
COLUMBUS, NC - Robert Lee Sumlin was born in Baltimore, Maryland on July 2, 1924, one of five children of the late George and Myrtle McConville Sumlin. His wife of 68 years, Dorothy H. Sumlin, preceded him in death on June 24, 2013.He is survived by his two daughters, Mary R. Sumlin and Sharon L. Beck (Ronald); four grandchildren, Mary...
Nancy Hannon
Mar 15, 2015
Columbus, N.C. - Nancy Case Hannon, 54, of Gully Street, Columbus, NC died Sunday, March 15, 2015 at her home. Born in Polk County, she was the daughter of Edith Lanning Case of Columbus, NC and the late Charles Case. She was a 1978 graduate of Polk Central High School.Surviving are a son, Memphis Hannon, Husband, Gary Hannon of Mills...
Regina Cunningham
Mar 15, 2015
An obituary is not available at this time for Regina F Cunningham. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
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