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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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Kerrison Merrick
Nov 9, 2011
Tryon, NC - Kerrison "Kip" Juniper Merrick, 59, passed from this life, after a long illness, into the loving arms of Jesus Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at 7:25 p.m. at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.A graduate of Tryon High School and Kings College in Charlotte, Kip was the son of the late Anson Angus Merrick, Jr. and Joyce Juniper...
Ruth Casey
Nov 5, 2011
An obituary is not available at this time for Ruth Pownall Casey (Pownall). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
William Edney
Nov 5, 2011
COLUMBUS, NC - William "Bill" Lewis Edney, 72, of Columbus, NC died Saturday, November 5, 2011 in the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills, Landrum, SC.Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Lewis and Fannie Jolley Edney. Mr. Edney was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the US Air Force from 1957...
James & Ruth Casey
Nov 5, 2011
James Patrick Casey died peacefully on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at White Oak Manor in Tryon, NC. Two days later, on November 5, his wife of 70 years, Ruth Pownall Casey, passed peacefully in the room they shared. Jim was 96 and Ruth was 97.Jim was born in Syracuse, NY on August 5, 1915 and was proud of his Irish...
Charles Pearson
Nov 4, 2011
SALUDA, NC -- Charles William Pearson, Sr., 85, died at Four Season's Elizabeth House in Hendersonville, NC.Charlie was raised in Saluda, NC and attended Saluda School. He joined the US Navy and served honorably during the final days of the war in and around Japan. He later worked for the Southern Railway as a Fireman aboard steam engines on the...
James Casey
Nov 3, 2011
An obituary is not available at this time for James Patrick Casey. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Wayne Thompson
Nov 2, 2011
RUTHERFORDTON, NC -- Wayne H. Thompson, 74, of Rutherfordton, NC (formerly of Mill Spring, NC) died Wednesday, November 2, 2011 in Hospice House of Rutherford County.Born in Tryon, NC, he was the son of the late Lee O. and Addielee Thompson. He was the widow of Nannie Jo Thompson who died in 1991. Mr. Thompson was a veteran of the...
Eleanor Cardinali
Nov 1, 2011
OLUMBUS, NC -- Eleanor Parsons Cardinali of Columbus, NC (formerly of Fulton, NY) died Tuesday, November 1, 2011.Surviving is one daughter, Patricia Guarrera (Vincent) of Pearce, AZ; two sons, Paul Cardinali (Chrystal) of Fulton, NY, and Henry Cardinali (Lauri) of Ballston Lake, NY.Arrangements will be announced. To to the family, please
Bennett Summey
Oct 31, 2011
Spartanburg, SC - Bennett "Ben" Charles Summey, 37, of Spartanburg, SC, died Monday, October 31, 2011.Born in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of Elizabeth Hinsdale Summey of Spartanburg, SC and the late Raymond Summey. An l992 graduate of Dorman High School, Ben received his BA degree from Presbyterian College where he received the Outstanding Senior Award from the Music...
Rose Glass
Oct 29, 2011
TRYON, NC - Rose Marie Glass, 76, of Tryon, N.C. passed away, Saturday evening, October 29, 2011 in the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills, Landrum, SC.Born in Norwood, MA, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Francis and Mary Margaret Gallagher Bell and widow of Herbert Glass who died in 2001. Mrs. Glass moved to Tryon in 2009...
Annette Short
Oct 28, 2011
An obituary is not available at this time for Annette Lynn Short. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Sloan Ward
Oct 20, 2011
Mary Sloan Hawkins Ward passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at age 87.She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Simon V. Ward, mother of Dr. Simon V Ward III of Charlotte, NC, Dr. George L H Ward of Pass Christian, MS and Lisa Ward Connors of Bronxville, NY, grandmother to Simon V Ward IV, Gentry Vestal Ward,...
Brooke Goings
Oct 18, 2011
Columbus, N.C. - Brooke Ashley Goings, 25, of Columbus, N.C. passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2011Born in Orange Park, Florida, she was the daughter of Kevin J. and Debra Lemons Goings of Mill Springs, N.C.Surviving in addition to her parents is one brother, Kyle Goings of Asheville, N.C.,her maternal grandparents, Paul and Ginny King of Jacksonville, Florida and Paternal grandparents...
Charlotte Brady
Oct 17, 2011
Charlotte Lewis Brady, 81, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, formerly of Orlando, Florida and Saluda, North Carolina died on October 17, 2011. She was born in Orlando, Florida on March 27, 1930. "My life has been enriched by so many different people, cultures, and backgrounds. In many of my friendships over the years, our love for Christ has kept us together...
Linda Cogdell
Oct 16, 2011
Landrum, S.C. - Linda Lou Wilkerson Cogdell, beloved wife of Larry Bruce Cogdell of 207 S. Johnson St., went home to be with the Lord on October 16, 2011. Born December 2, 1950 in Marion, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late J.D. and Iva Lee Carver Wilkerson. Mrs. Cogdell was a graduate of Polk Central High School...
Sophia Moore
Oct 15, 2011
An obituary is not available at this time for Sophia Elizabeth Moore (Brenneman). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
John Nash
Oct 15, 2011
John Nash, II, 89, of Tryon, NC, husband of Joan L. Nash, died Saturday, October 15, 2011 in Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, Landrum, SC.Arrangements will be announced by McFarland Funeral Chapel. To to the family, please
Karen Northrup
Oct 13, 2011
Karen Marie Northrup, 46, of Smith Dairy Rd., Columbus, NC died Thursday, October 13, 2011 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg, SC.Born in Margaretville, NY, she was the daughter of Doris Mattice Hosier of New Kingston, NY and the late Cornelius Hosier. Mrs. Northrup moved to Polk County, NC in 1999 having come from Upstate, NY. Surviving beside her mother...
Robert Scoggins
Oct 8, 2011
Robert Carroll Scoggins, Sr., 82, of 45 Broadway Extension, Tryon, NC died Saturday, October 08, 2011 in St. Luke's Hospital, Columbus, NC. Born in Polk Co., NC, he was the son of the late Claude and Eloise Foster Scoggins. He was formerly employed by the town of Tryon as Water Superintendent. A veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in...
Anna Deudne
Oct 7, 2011
Anna Maria Deudne, 82 of 77 Chestnut St. Tryon, NC died Friday, October 7, 20llfrom an extended illness.Anna was born in Brooklyn, New York and was the daughter of the late Felicia and Silverio Tagliamonte. In her earlier years she was a ballroom and icedancer. After she retired from advertising she enjoyed ceramics, and painting in watercolor. She was an...
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