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Recent Obituaries in Tryon, NC

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Tryon, NC area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Shirley Swenson

Shirley Swenson

May 29, 2012

COLUMBUS, NC -- Shirley Zemer Swenson of Tryon Estates, Columbus, NC passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2012 in John Keever Solace Center, Asheville, NC.Arrangements will be announced. To to the family, please

Maxine Burris

Maxine Burris

May 24, 2012

COLUMBUS, NC - Maxine Conner Burris, 82, of Columbus, NC died Thursday, May 24, 2012 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg, SC.A native of Polk County, she was the daughter of the late James Franklin Conner and Nannie Justice Conner. She was first married to Tommy Thompson of Tryon, NC who died in 1993 then married Herbert Paul Hudgins of...

Howard Simonet

Howard Simonet

May 24, 2012

TRYON, NC - Howard Earl Simonet, 80, of Tryon, NC passed away Thursday evening, May 24, 2012 in White Oak Manor, Tryon, NC following a brief illness.Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was a veteran of Korean Conflict having served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Simonet moved to Tryon in 1993. He worked for the ABC Store in Columbus for 19...

Joan Woodham

Joan Woodham

May 17, 2012

An obituary is not available at this time for Joan Morrison Woodham (Morrison). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

June Williams

June Williams

May 17, 2012

An obituary is not available at this time for June McFee Williams (McFee). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Judy Woodham

Judy Woodham

May 17, 2012

Columbus, NC - Joan (Judy) Morrison Woodham, 82, died Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Tryon Estates in Columbus, NC. Born in Selma, CA, on February 14, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Erwin Gorham Morrison and Virginia Grannis Morrison. Judy attended the University of Nevada in Reno. At the end of 1985, Judy and Woody moved to Tryon...

Dollie Williams

Dollie Williams

May 16, 2012

Columbus, NC - Dollie Robinson Williams, 89, of Laurel Woods passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012 following a period of declining health. A native of Transylvania County, NC but a long time resident of Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Epton and Margaret Galloway Robinson. She was first married to the late William T. Williams who...

Ralph Staton

Ralph Staton

May 11, 2012

Ralph Blain Staton, Jr., of Columbus, NC, died Friday, May 11, 2012 in the Hospice House of The Carolina Foothills, Landrum, SC after a battle with cancer. Ralph was born June 27, 1950 in Saluda, NC, to the late Ralph Blain Staton, Sr. and Amy Pace Blackwell of Columbus, NC. He retired in 2007 from the Town of Columbus after...

Regina Sulovski

Regina Sulovski

May 11, 2012

Regina Agiejczyk Sulovski, 57, of Ivy Hills Lane, Tryon, NC died Friday, May 11, 2012 at her home.Born in Russia, she was the daughter of the late Waclaw and Helena Civchnowicz Agiejcz ky. She moved to the United States in 1986 from Warsaw Poland. Prior to coming to America Regina worked for the Institute of Cardiology in Warsaw, Poland. She...

Roy Herdman

Roy Herdman

May 9, 2012

Lynn, NC -- Roy Joseph Herdman, 74, of Fairlane Rd., Lynn, NC died Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at his home.Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anne Wysoski Herdman. He moved to Polk County in 2001 coming from California. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Air Force. Mr. Herdman retired from...

Claude Cantrell

Claude Cantrell

May 8, 2012

Green Creek, N.C. - Claude Ernest Cantrell, 87, of Chesnee Highway, Green Creek, NC, died Tuesday, May 08, 2012 in the Charles George VA Medical Center, Asheville, NC. Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Archie Dean and Gertrude Lancaster Cantrell. He was a Veteran of WWII having served in the U. S. Army in...

John Rhodes

John Rhodes

May 6, 2012

SALUDA, NC - John Earl Rhodes, 90, of Saluda, NC went home to be with his Lord on Sunday afternoon, May 6, 2012 in Mission Hospital, Asheville, NC. Born in Greenville, SC, he was the son of the late Burton J. and Bertha Barton Rhodes. John was a Veteran of WWII having served in the U. S. Army where he...

Alphonse Delfosse

Alphonse Delfosse

May 2, 2012

An obituary is not available at this time for Alphonse Joseph DelFosse. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Nancy Webb

Nancy Webb

Apr 28, 2012

An obituary is not available at this time for Nancy Lee Webb. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

James Kingsolver

James Kingsolver

Apr 23, 2012

Tryon, N.C. - James Kyle Kingsolver, 90, of Hogback Road, Tryon, NC died Monday, April 23, 2012 in St. Luke's Hospital, Columbus, NC.Born in Hickory, NC, he was the son of the late Ernest and Pearl Kingsolver and was the widower of Helen Kline Kingsolver who died in l996. Mr. Kingsolver was a Veteran of WWII having served in the...

Tran Davis

Tran Davis

Apr 22, 2012

An obituary is not available at this time for Tran Robert Davis. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Mary Starnes

Mary Starnes

Apr 18, 2012

An obituary is not available at this time for Mary Sue Starnes (Wood). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Caleb Grindley

Caleb Grindley

Apr 18, 2012

TRYON, NC - Caleb Armand Newlon Grindley, 25, of Coxe Rd., Tryon, NC, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012.Born in Chattanooga, TN, he was the son of Timothy James and Jamie Joy Newlon Grindley of the home. Caleb moved with his family to Polk/Rutherford County in 1993 coming from Marietta, GA. He was a graduate of Mount Pisgah Academy, Fletcher,...

Donald Libner

Donald Libner

Apr 16, 2012

Pauline, SC - Donald Harry Libner, 63, of 736 Blackstock Road, Pauline, SC died Monday, April 16, 2012 in the Charles George VA Medical Center, Asheville, NC.Born in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Harry Zygmont and Jeri S. Libner. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army and Navy. He was the owner and...

Richard Leblanc

Richard Leblanc

Apr 14, 2012

Columbus, North Carolina--Richard G. LeBlanc formerly of Westland, MI, 90, died Saturday April 14, 2012.Dick was born in Detroit, Michigan the son of the late Harold & Marion LeBlanc. He served during World War II in the United State Marine Corp, and lived a long a productive life in the tool & die industry. Proceed in death by his beloved...

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