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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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Betty Morrow

Betty Morrow

Sep 8, 2011

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

Jacqueline Hudson

Jacqueline Hudson

Sep 2, 2011

An obituary is not available at this time for Jacqueline Jeanette Hudson (Smith). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Raymond Cantrell

Raymond Cantrell

Aug 29, 2011

Green Creek, N.C. - Raymond Calvin Cantrell, 91, husband of Mazie Jackson Cantrell of Radar Road, Rutherfordton, NC, died Monday, August 29, 2011 in Autumn Care Nursing Center, Saluda, NC.Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late James Howell and Jesse Hardin Cantrell. He was a Veteran of WWII having served in the U. S. Army...

Nathan Philpott

Nathan Philpott

Aug 24, 2011

Nathan Greenwood Philpott, 63, passed away at home in Tryon, North Carolina on August 24, 2011. Nate was born October 4 in Wichita, Kansas. He grew up in Sheffield Lake, Ohio, where he met his wife of 43 years, Judith. Nate graduated from Miami University in Ohio. Shortly after they were married, Nate and Jude moved to Michigan, eventually settling...

Louise Thompson

Louise Thompson

Aug 23, 2011

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

George Axtell

George Axtell

Aug 20, 2011

An obituary is not available at this time for George Clifton Axtell. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Ret. Lt. Gen. George C. Axtell

Ret. Lt. Gen. George C. Axtell

Aug 20, 2011

COLUMBUS, NC - Lt. Gen. George C. Axtell (USMC Ret.), 90, of Tryon Estates, Columbus, N.C. passed away Saturday afternoon, August 20, 2011 in the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills, Landrum, S.C.George was born on November 29, 1920 in Ambridge, PA. His parents were George Clifton Axtell and Cora Mae Perrine Axtell. He graduated from Ambridge High School and...

Donald O'Kelley

Donald O'Kelley

Aug 18, 2011

SALUDA, NC - Donald E. O'Kelley of Saluda, NC passed away Thursday morning, August 18, 2011 in the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills, Landrum, SC.Born in Buncombe County, NC, he was the son of the late Owen and Margaret English O'Kelley. Mr. O'Kelley was vice president of Outdoor Advertising in Daytona Beach, FL, member of the Moose Lodge in...

Pete Byars

Pete Byars

Aug 18, 2011

GREEN CREEK, NC -- Pete Byars of Green Creek, 82, went to be with the Lord at 5:53 am on Thursday, August 18, 2011 with his loving family by his side. Born in Spartanburg County on February 25, 1929, he was the eldest son of the late Tom and Ila Byars and husband of Willa Mae Wilkerson Byars.Pete was a...

Archibald Pearson

Archibald Pearson

Aug 17, 2011

Archie A. Pearson died peacefully on August 17, 2011 at Tryon Estates, Columbus. After serving 3 years as a Special Agent in the FBI and 24 years as an executive with the Ford Motor Company, he and his wife, M. Marie, moved to Tryon in 1970. For over 40 years they have been members of the First Baptist Church of...

Launa Metcalf

Launa Metcalf

Aug 16, 2011

COLUMBUS, NC - Launa Burrell Metcalf, 94, of Columbus, NC passed away Tuesday morning, August 16, 2011 in St. Luke's Hospital, Columbus, NC.Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Clingman and Rosa Lindsey Burrell and wife of the late John Melton William Henry Thomas Metcalf who died in 1994. Mrs. Metcalf was a member of...

Martha Mccall

Martha Mccall

Aug 12, 2011

MILL SPRING, NC -- Martha Garrett McCall, 76, of 6341 E. NC 108 Hwy., Mill Spring, NC died Friday, August 12, 2011 in Autumn Care of Forest City , NC.Born in Woodruff, AR, she was the daughter of the late James Lindsey and Bessie Ann Thompson Garrett. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Mill Spring, NC and was...

Margaret Forbes

Margaret Forbes

Aug 12, 2011

Tryon, NC - Margaret Louise Forbes, local champion of education and philanthropy, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2011 at the age of 96. Margaret lived in Polk County for over 40 years. Margaret dedicated herself to serving her community through generous charitable giving, volunteering, and tireless work to expand educational opportunities for children and students. Born May 9, 1915...

Audry Ingles

Audry Ingles

Aug 9, 2011

COLUMBUS, NC -- Audrey Primrose Ingles, 87, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital, Columbus after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband, John S. Ingles of Tryon Estates, Columbus, two sons, John S. Ingles, Jr., (Susie) of Greenville, SC and Paul A. Ingles (Melissa Franklin) of Albuquerque, NM, and one daughter, Elizabeth I. Christensen...

Wiley Newman

Wiley Newman

Aug 9, 2011

Tryon, NC - Wiley Graham Newman, 75, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Arant Newman, of the home. He was the son of the late Elaine and Billie Newman of Alabama. Graham grew up in Birmingham and attended Auburn for two years before entering the Navy. After...

Phillip Champion

Phillip Champion

Aug 8, 2011

Spartanburg, SC - Phillip Leon Champion, 63, of Mill Spring, NC passed away Monday August 8, 2011 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.Born November 7, 1947 in Polk Co. NC he was the son of the late Hugh B. and Daisy T. Champion. A graduate of Polk Central High School, Class of 1968, Mr. Champion loved farming, horses and mules, family...

Juanita Johnson

Juanita Johnson

Aug 8, 2011

Columbus, NC - Juanita Garcia Johnson, 80, of Pinetree Lane, Columbus, NC died Monday, August 8, 2011 in White Oak Manor Nursing Center, Tryon, NC.Born in Artesia, NM, she was the daughter of the late Gorge and Martina Garcia Hernandez. She was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and moved to Polk County in 2005 coming from Inman, SC...

Faye Farrell

Faye Farrell

Aug 6, 2011

JUPITER, FL -- Faye Farrell, 93, of Jupiter, FL and Saluda, NC passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Jupiter, FL on Saturday, August 6, 2011. Born Faye Marie Pyles in Temple Hills, Maryland, on April 15, 1918 to Dennis Wilmer Pyles & Nina Theo Pyles. She grew up there and graduated from Oxon Hill High School....

Ricky Day

Ricky Day

Aug 3, 2011

Columbus, NC - Ricky Neal Day, Sr. 55, of Tryon, NC passed away August 3, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital.Born December 28, 1955 he was the son of the late Ansel and Ruth Day. A lifelong resident of Polk County, Mr. Day was a Quality Control Manager at Mascot Homes for 30 years. He was a past president of the...

Harriet Hall

Harriet Hall

Aug 3, 2011

COLUMBUS, NC -- Harriet Fortune Hall, 88, of 203 S. Peak St., Columbus, NC died Wednesday, August 03, 2011 at the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills, Landrum SC.Born in Tryon, NC, she was the daughter of the late John and Bertha Kuykendall Fortune. Mrs. Hall was a member of Columbus Baptist Church where she served in the Choir and...

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