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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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Wolfgang Lonnes

Wolfgang Lonnes

Jul 2, 2010

Born in Neuss, Germany in 1935, Wolfgang "Wolfie" Lonnes' first years entailed memories of blaring sirens, bomb shelters, cellars and smoldering buildings - all sad realities of World War II. Fortunately, his entire family relocated to Eschenlohe, a picturesque village nestled in the heart of Bavaria. Adventures from the next ten very formative years spent amidst a large and loving...

Etta Cantrell

Etta Cantrell

Jul 2, 2010

GREEN CREEK, NC - Etta Ree Grigg Cantrell, 88, of Green Creek Community died Friday, July 2, 2010 in Rutherford County Hospital, Rutherfordton, NC. Born in Polk County, NC she was the daughter of the late William and Martha Bradley Grigg. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, John Arlan Cantrell, and daughter-in law, Sandra Kay...

Betty Holt

Betty Holt

Jul 1, 2010

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

John Barker

John Barker

Jul 1, 2010

Columbus, NC - John Edward "Jack" Barker, 74, of Denton Street, Columbus, NC died Thursday, July 1, 2010 in the Smith Phayer Hospice House, Landrum, SC.Born in Chicago, IL, he was the son of late Edward John and Mildred Elizabeth Jackson Barker. Jack was a graduate of Southern Illinois University, class of l958. He moved to Columbus in 1999 after...

William Griffith

William Griffith

Jul 1, 2010

COLUMBUS, NC -- William H. Griffith, 87, of Columbus, NC passed away Thursday, July 1, 2010 in Smith Phayer Hospice House in Landrum, SC .No services will be held. To to the family, please

Glenda Delott

Glenda Delott

Jun 30, 2010

Columbus, NC - Glenda Nancy Delott, 76, wife of Richard Delott passed away June 30, 2010 at Tryon Estates in Columbus, NC.Surviving are her husband, Richard Delott of Tryon, NC; one son Darrell of Greenville, SC; and one daughter Dana of Elkridge, MD; as well as two granddaughters Hailey and Ashley. Memorial service will be announced at a later date....

Robert Butler

Robert Butler

Jun 29, 2010

Tryon, NC - Robert Dean Butler, 74, of 155 Second St, Tryon, NC died Tuesday, June 29, 2010 in the Smith Phayer Hospice House, Landrum, SC Born in Tignall, GA he was the son of the late Robert and Jewell Rucker Butler. He was a graduate of the University Of North Carolina School Of Pharmacy, class of 1957. Dean came...

Robert Mccullough

Robert Mccullough

Jun 26, 2010

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

Albert Whitman

Albert Whitman

Jun 25, 2010

SALUDA, NC -- Albert Powell Whitman, IV, 51, of Holberts Cove Rd., Saluda, NC died Friday, June 25, 2010.Born in Nashville, TN, he was the son of the late JoAnn Johnson Whitman and Albert Powell Whitman, III. He was a graduate of Haywood Technical College class of 1986.Surviving are a son, William "Will" Whitman (Alyssa) of Edneyville, NC; a daughter,...

Uldis Potapovs

Uldis Potapovs

Jun 24, 2010

Uldis Potapovs, 75, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2010, with family and friends at his side. Uldis was born in Liepaja, Latvia on December 16, 1934 to Elza and Mikelis Potapovs. Uldis emigrated to Cincinnati, Ohio with his parents and brother in 1949 after escaping the Soviet invasion of Latvia during WWII. He attended the University of Cincinnati and...

Matilda Olsen

Matilda Olsen

Jun 19, 2010

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

Leo Shehan

Leo Shehan

Jun 18, 2010

An obituary is not available at this time for Leo Kennith Shehan. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Ethel Crowe

Ethel Crowe

Jun 18, 2010

Ethel Owens Crowe, 87, of Lynn, NC died Friday, June 18, 2010 in Smith Phayer Hospice House, Landrum, SC.A life long resident of Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Broadus and Elizabeth Hudson Owens. Mrs. Crowe was the widow of Horace Crowe who died in 1986. She was a member of Pacolet Baptist Church, Lynn, NC.Surviving...

Darwin Tessneer

Darwin Tessneer

Jun 16, 2010

MILL SPRING, NC -- Darwin Douglas "Pee Wee" Tessneer, 43, of Hwy. 9, Mill Spring, NC went to be with his mother in heaven on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 in Smith Phayer Hospice House in Landrum, SC. Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Berton Hyder and Linda Tessneer He was raised by his grandmother...

Nancy Hushla

Nancy Hushla

Jun 8, 2010

Columbus, NC - Nancy Stearns Lovejoy Hushla, 84, 619 Laurel Lake Drive, Columbus, NC died Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at Willow Brooke Court in Tryon Estates. She was born in Canandaigua, NY daughter of the late Irving Pearce and Florence Irving Stearns of Victor, NY. She was active in the Presbyterian Church and was a retired executive secretary. She was...

George Sevier

George Sevier

Jun 8, 2010

Tryon, NC - George Franklin Sevier, 93, of Moore Road, Tryon, NC died Tuesday, June 08, 2010 in Smith-Phayer Hospice House, Landrum, SC.Born in St. Michaels, MD, he was the son of the late Edna C. Donovan and William J. Sevier. He had lived in Polk County since 2008 coming from Delmar, Delaware Surviving is: his wife of 27 years,...

Leroy Gallman

Leroy Gallman

Jun 7, 2010

Mill Spring, NC - Leroy Montgomery Gallman, 80, of 312 Hickory Nut Drive, Mill Spring, NC died Monday, June 8, 2010 at his home. Born in Union, SC he was the son of the late Oetzel and Cleo Adams Gallman. He was the owner of Gallman's Auto Parts in Union, SC and Columbus, NC for 60 years. Leroy was a...

Gladys Sain

Gladys Sain

Jun 4, 2010

Gladys Norris Sain, 80, of 8470 Holbert Cove Road, Saluda, NC died Friday, June 4, 2010 at the home of her daughter in Gaffney, SC. Born in Warthen, GA, she was the daughter of the late Ovie and Helen Davis Norris.She was the widow of Leroy Sain who died in 1987. Mrs. Sain was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are:...

Leonarda Federici

Leonarda Federici

Jun 2, 2010

Leonarda M. "Lee," Federici died peacefully Wednesday, June 2, at Smith Phayer Hospice House in Landrum, SC. She was 96. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Saturday June 19, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 180 Laurel Ave., Tryon, NC, with Father Lucas Rossi as celebrant.Lee was born Dec. 13, 1913, in Belleville, NJ, to Anthony...

Charles Cecil

Charles Cecil

May 30, 2010

Charles F. Cecil, 92, of Tryon, loving husband of the late Alice H. Cecil for 65 years, died Sunday, May 30, 2010, at Tryon Estates, Columbus. He will be remembered as a life-long learner with wide-ranging interests, a keen intellect, a positive attitude, and a deep love of family and friends.Born in Anderson, SC, and reared in Spartanburg, Charles was...

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