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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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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...

Charlene Foy

Charlene Foy

Apr 10, 2012

TRYON, NC -- Charlene Patton Foy, age 70, died on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at the Hospice House In Landrum. She was the widow of Bobby Harold Foy, who died in 2006, and the daughter of the late Burgess and Irene Patton of Lynn.Born in Catawba County, NC on July 19, 1941 she grew up in Lynn and was a...

Mary Hix

Mary Hix

Apr 9, 2012

MILL SPRING, NC - Mary Kathryn Rogers Hix, 56, of Mill Spring, NC passed away Monday, April 9, 2012 at her home.Born in Haywood County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Troy A. and Bernice Sutton Rogers. She was an active member of the Polk County Democratic Party and a member of Spindale United Methodist Church, Spindale, NC.Surviving...

John Ogle

John Ogle

Apr 8, 2012

Sunny View, NC - J. B. Ogle, 82, of Honeysuckle Lane, Sunny View, NC passed away at Pardee Hospital April 8, 2012 after a long illness. Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late John and Mary Ruth Beck Ogle. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years Lucy who died in 2007,...

Joan Burgess

Joan Burgess

Apr 8, 2012

Columbus, N.C. - Joan Corn"Daisy" Burgess, 80, of Hwy. 108, Columbus, NC died Sunday, April 08, 2012 in White Oak Manor Nursing Center, Tryon, NC.Born in Polk County, NC she was the daughter of the late Fred and Roxie Walker Corn. She was the widow of Clarence Burgess who died in 1995. Mrs. Burgess was retired from Milliken Corporation, Hatch...

Jean Morrow

Jean Morrow

Apr 7, 2012

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

Robert Thomas

Robert Thomas

Apr 3, 2012

COLUMBUS, NC - Robert "Bob" William Thomas, 85, of Laurel Lake Dr., Tryon Estates, Columbus, NC died Tuesday, April 3, 2012 in Tryon Estates Medical Facility, Columbus, NC.Born in Flint, MI, he was the son of the late Victor George and May Chambers Thomas. He was a veteran of WW II having served in the US Navy. He was a...

Ruth Johnson

Ruth Johnson

Apr 3, 2012

Ruth B. Johnson, a resident of Tryon since 1962, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2012 at Tryon Estates in Columbus. Mrs. Johnson was 100 years old. Her 50 years spent in Tryon and Columbus were filled with joy, love and happiness that she spread to all who knew and loved her. That sentiment is echoed by all who remember...

Grace Abrams

Grace Abrams

Apr 2, 2012

COLUMBUS, NC - Grace Shehan Abrams 83, of Columbus, NC passed away Monday afternoon, April 2, 2012 in Ridge Rest Nursing Center, Columbus, NC.Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Nettie Newton Shehan. Mrs. Abrams was a seamstress for many years. She was a lontime member of Sandy Plains APR Church and was...

Ruth Stockton

Ruth Stockton

Apr 1, 2012

It is with great sadness that the family of Ruth Settle Stockton announces her peaceful passing on Sunday, April 01, 2012, at Autumn Care of Saluda, North Carolina. Born April 02, 1923 in Campobello, South Carolina, Ruth lived a long and productive life, and especially enjoyed her years in Tryon and Charlotte, NC. She loved flowers, cats, ice cream, doll...

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