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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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Philip Anderson

Philip Anderson

Jan 22, 2011

BALTIMORE, MD - Philip Douglas Anderson, Sr., 84, of Baltimore, MD formerly of Saluda, NC passed away, Saturday, January 22, 2011 in Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD.Born in Madison County, NC, he was the son of the late Edward L. and Sarah Victoria Owen Anderson and husband of the late Evelyn Davis Anderson who died in 2007.He was a veteran...

Mildred Jackson

Mildred Jackson

Jan 22, 2011

MILL SPRING, NC - Mildred McGuinn Lynch Jackson, 86, of Mill Spring, NC passed away Saturday afternoon, January 22, 2011 in the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills, Landrum, SC.Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late James Mack and Bonnettia Odel McGuinn. Mrs. Jackson was first married to Herman "Jack" Lynch who died in 1961....

Burl Parsons

Burl Parsons

Jan 19, 2011

Flat Rock, NC - Burl Farabee Parsons, widow of Clyde Charles Parsons, died Wed., Jan. 19, 2011 in Hendersonville Health & Rehabilitation Center, Flat Rock, NC.Born in Commerce, GA, November 2, 1924, she was the daughter of Scott and Grace Hancock Farabee.Surviving include daughters Alice Wise (Steve) of Beaufort, SC and Madeline Clas (Fred) of Tryon, NC. She was predeceased...

Marion Garber

Marion Garber

Jan 16, 2011

Columbus, NC - Marion Harriett Garber, 89, of Tryon Estates, died Sunday, January 16, 2011 in Willowbrook Court, Columbus, NC.Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Goldie Reisfield Garber. A graduate of Olney High School, she received a degree in Psychology from Temple University in l943. She was a veteran having served in the...

Cyril Jewell

Cyril Jewell

Jan 15, 2011

COLUMBUS, NC - Cyril Jewell, Jr., 92, of Tryon Estates, Columbus, NC passed away Saturday, January 15, 2011 in Tryon Estates Medical Facility, Columbus, NC.Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Cyril Jewell, Sr. and Helen Bennett Jewell. Mr. Jewell was a veteran of WWII having served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a retired...

Helen Hannum

Helen Hannum

Jan 14, 2011

COLUMBUS, NC -- Helen Watkins Hannum, 94, of Laurel Lake Dr., Tryon Estates, Columbus, NC, died Friday, January 14, 2011 in Tryon Estates Medical Facility. She was the widow of Harold Vernon who died in 2009.No services are planned. To to the family, please

James Newman

James Newman

Jan 13, 2011

Columbus, NC - James W. Newman, 72, of Columbus, NC went to be with his Lord on January 13, 2011 after an extended illness.A native of Polk County he was the son of W.S. (Jim) Newman and Gradie Case Newman. He was a devoted Christian, husband and father, Choir Director of Faith Baptist Church, a career military man, a Vietnam...

James Laughter

James Laughter

Jan 11, 2011

Saluda, NC - James Edgar "Coon Dog" Laughter, 71, of Saluda, NC passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at his home.Born in Polk Co., NC, he was the son of the late Alfred L. and Maggie Rivers Laughter. He worked at J.P. Stevens and later worked for General Electric in Flat Rock, NC for 14 years. He also worked with...

Louise Mcdowell

Louise Mcdowell

Jan 8, 2011

Chesnee, SC - Louise Thomas McDowell departed this life on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at her residence in Chesnee, SC. A native of Union County, SC, Mother McDowell was the daughter of the late Major and Ella Mae Thomas. Mother McDowell attended True Life Tabernacle in Greer, SC and was a true woman and servant for Christ. She will truly...

James Laughter

James Laughter

Jan 8, 2011

Saluda, NC - James Pelzy Laughter, 60, of 8985 Holbert Cove Rd. Saluda, NC died Saturday, January 8, 2011 in the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills, Landrum, SC.Son of the late Henry and Mary Sain Laughter he was of the Baptist faith and was a Mason as well as a Shriner. Surviving is his wife Margaret Bishop Laughter; one...

Karen Jackson

Karen Jackson

Jan 6, 2011

Green Creek, NC - Karen Eulene Jackson, joined her heavenly host of angels and God Thursday, January 6, 2011 after a long battle of cancer. She died in her home where she had lived for 57 years. A life long resident of Polk County; she was the daughter of Callie Holmes Jackson and the late Troy L. Jackson. She was...

Margaret Nelson

Margaret Nelson

Jan 4, 2011

Tryon, NC - Margaret Hayes Nelson, 85, died at the White Oak Nursing Center on Tuesday, January 4, 2011. Born in Lincoln, NE, she was the daughter of Frank and Edith Hayes. She and her husband Paul lived in Kansas, Michigan, and Florida before moving to Tryon in 2003. She was a graduate of the University of Nebraska and holds...

Ozzie Stewart

Ozzie Stewart

Dec 31, 2010

Mill Spring, NC- Pauline Laughter Stewart 79, of Mill Spring, NC passed away Friday afternoon, December 31, 2010 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Landrum, SC.Born in Polk Co, NC she was the daughter of the late Joseph" Fairy" and Minnie Martin Laughter. Mrs. Stewart was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her...

Kevin Blackwell

Kevin Blackwell

Dec 31, 2010

MILL SPRING, NC - Kevin Ray Blackwell, 53, of Mill Spring, NC passed away Friday morning, December 31, 2010 at his home.Born in Tryon, NC, he was the son of the late David Ray Blackwell and Edna Elizabeth Watkins Blackwell. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Blackwell was a construction worker and was nicknamed "Polyester".Surviving...

William Edwards

William Edwards

Dec 29, 2010

Lynn, NC - William Charles Edwards, 82, of Lynn, N.C. died Wednesday, December 29, 2010 in St. Luke's Hospital, Columbus, NC Born in Polk County, he was the son of the late Charles B. and Maudi Swann Edwards. He served in the U.S Army during the Korean Conflict, and was a member of Pacolet Baptist Church, Lynn, NC. Surviving is...

Claude Greene

Claude Greene

Dec 27, 2010

Claude B. Greene Jr.Tryon, NC - Claude Belton Greene Jr, 82, of Twin Circle Lane, Tryon, NC died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010 in the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills, Landrum, SC.Born in Spartanburg Co., SC, he was the son of the late Claude B. and Zora Underwood Greene. He retired as manager of the Cassles United 5 & 10...

Darrell Biddy

Darrell Biddy

Dec 25, 2010

Mill Spring, NC - Darrell Wayne Biddy, 62, of 2221 Pea Ridge Road, Mill Spring, NC died Saturday, December 25, 2010 at his home. Born in Unicoi County, TN, he was the son of the late D. Y. and Mae Smith Biddy. Wayne attended Chase High School in Rutherford Co., NC for three years before graduating from Unicoi County High,...

Charles Ross

Charles Ross

Dec 24, 2010

After bravely battling blood cancer for the past year, Col. Charles Coolidge Ross, US Army retired, passed away on Christmas Eve, 2010, surrounded by family. He was eighty-six years old. The immediate cause of death was congestive heart failure. During his final week of life Col Ross and his family were gently and ably assisted by the Hospice staff at...

Stanley Brightwell

Stanley Brightwell

Dec 24, 2010

Tryon, NC - Stanley Lee Brightwell, 89, of Tryon, NC died Friday, December 24, 2010.No services are planned. To to the family, please

Margaret Fisher

Margaret Fisher

Dec 22, 2010

HENDERSONVILLE, NC - Margaret Ann Fisher, 72, of Hendersonville, NC passed away Wednesday morning, December 22, 2010 in the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills, Landrum, SC.Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Helen Edwards. Mrs. Fisher retired from Southern Woven Label Company in Columbus, NC. She was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in...

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