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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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J. Williams
Mar 27, 2010
Mill Spring, NC -- J. D. Williams, 83, 647 Burgess Rd., Mill Spring, NC died Saturday, March 27, 2010 in Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville, NC. Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Claude Hardy and Oma Gibbs Williams. Sgt. First Class J. D. Williams retired from the U. S. Army in 1968 having served in...
Eileen Taube
Mar 22, 2010
Eileen B. Taube, 95 of Tryon went home to be with the Lord and her loved ones March 22, 2010. Born in Birmingham, Al in 1914, she is survived by several nieces and nephews.Eileen was christened in the Methodist church and was a member of Jackson Grove Methodist Church.A Southerner transplanted to the north where she enjoyed a number of...
Winifred Teal
Mar 22, 2010
An obituary is not available at this time for Winifred Owens Murray Teal (Murray). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Linda Holstein
Mar 22, 2010
Linda Fouracre Holstein, 63, of Saluda, NC passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Monday, March 22, 2010 at the Smith Phayer Hospice House in Landrum, SC. She was born in Buffalo, NY and was the daughter of the late Dr. Maurice H. and Mary McClure Fouracre. Linda graduated from Woodrow Wilson HighSchool in Wash., D.C. in 1965...
Glenn Rhodes
Mar 19, 2010
- Glenn Marion Rhodes, 57, husband of Rebecca Staton Rhodes of Hwy. 108, Mill Spring, NC, died Friday, March 19, 2010. Born in Tryon, NC, he was the son of Jeanette Arledge Rhodes of Saluda, NC and the late Tollie Marion Rhodes. Glenn was a graduate of Western Carolina University, receiving his B.S. in History and Secondary Education. He had...
Mabel Page
Mar 19, 2010
Mill Spring, NC - Mabel Carswell Page, 84, of Manus Chapel Road, Mill Spring, NC died Friday, March 19, 2010 in Smith Phayer Hospice House, Landrum, SC. Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Esper and Minnie Fowler Carswell. Mrs. Page was first married to Roland Reid Blanton and later married to Ralph Scoggins. Mabel...
Dorothy Crowe
Mar 17, 2010
Tryon, NC -- Dorothy Fidelis Crowe, 88 of Tryon, NC died Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in White Oak Manor in Rutherfordton, NC. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late William V. and Teresa Ward Flower. Dorothy was a hairdresser for 49 years. She was vice president and president of St. Jude's Rosary Altar Society from 1995...
Richard Thompson
Mar 12, 2010
Tryon, NC - Dick Thompson, 79, beloved husband and father, passed away Friday, March 12, 2010 in the Smith Phayer Hospice House, Landrum, SC after a long illness. Dick Thompson lived a life of accomplishment, intelligence, and devotion to duty and family. Born and raised in Southern California, - Laguna Beach, Dick was the son of Joe Dowella Barclay and...
Charles Wilson
Mar 12, 2010
Ruston, LA - Charles Wilburn Wilson, 89, of 906 Spring Avenue, Ruston, LA, died Friday, March 12, 2010 in Louisiana State University Hospital, Shereveport, LA. Born in Akron, OH, he was the son of the late James Henry and Edith Meadows Wilson. Charles was raised by his father and stepmother, Clara Belue Wilson in Polk County, NC. He was married...
Sandra Ferraro
Mar 10, 2010
MILL SPRING, NC -- Sandra Mohrle Ferraro, 51, of Mill Spring, NC died Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at her residence in Mill Spring, NC.No services are planned.Memorials may be made to Foothills Humane Society, 989 Little Mountain Rd., Columbus, NC 28722. To to the family, please
Anna Means
Mar 10, 2010
Columbus, NC - Anna Ruth Means, 79; of Windwood Drive, Columbus, NC died Wednesday, March 10, 2010. Born in Spartanburg, SC on June 30, 1930 Anna was the only child of Ruby Nash Brooks of Tryon, NC and the late Elder Willie Brooks. She was a past member of the Ebenezer AME Zion Church in Baltimore before moving to Columbus,...
Eileen Gatechair
Mar 6, 2010
Eileen Gatechair passed away peacefully at the Park Ridge Hospital in Fletcher, NC on March 5th, 2010. The daughter of Clarence and Cecelia Stigall, Eileen grew up in Chicago, Illinois, and attended the University of Illinois where she obtained a BA and MA in commercial art and design. During her university years she met her future husband, Robert Gatechair, who...
Russell Cloud
Mar 2, 2010
- Russell W. Cloud, 77, of Tryon, NC passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2010 in the Smith Phayer Hospice House, Landrum, SC. Born in Reidsville, NC, he was the son of the late Jesse W. and Etta Cloud. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Army having served as a Staff Sgt.during the Korean Conflict. Russell graduated from Reidsville...
Gregory Padgett
Mar 2, 2010
COLUMBUS, NC - Gregory Dale Padgett, 62, of Ashley Meadows Circle, Columbus, NC, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at his residence. Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Harry E. and Elma Walker Padgett. He was a graduate of Polk Central High School in 1967. He will be missed by his numerous friends and relatives....
Edward Cochran
Mar 2, 2010
Tryon, NC - Edward Frederick Cochran, 80, of 4863 Peniel Road, Tryon, NC died Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Franklin J. and Nancy Williams Cochran. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Foley Brothers, Inc. after 27 years of...
Mary Stephenson
Feb 28, 2010
COLUMBUS, NC -- Mary Douglas Stephenson, 87, of Columbus, NC died Sunday, February 28, 2010 in St. Luke's Hospital in Columbus, NC.Born in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of Stratford Bradish and Ellen Riggs Douglas. She was a veteran of the US Navy having served during WW II in the WAVES. Mrs. Stephenson was a member of the Episcopal...
Mildred Pope
Feb 27, 2010
Inman, SC -- Mildred Eva Pope, 81, of Inman, SC went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 27, 2010 at White Oak Manor in Tryon, NC. Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late John and Hattie Gibbs Jones. She was a member of the Fairforest Church Of God.. Surviving are two daughters, Lynn...
Robert Page
Feb 26, 2010
Robert Earle Page, 82, formerly of Columbus, NC died Friday, February 26, 2010 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg, SC. Born in Spartanburg, SC he was the son of the late William Thomas and Fannie Hall Page. He was the widower of Tempie Mills Page who died in 2001. He was a Veteran of WWII having served in the U....
Elisabeth Breuer
Feb 25, 2010
Tryon, NC - Elisabeth Charlotte Breuer, 78, of 77 Brookwood Drive, Tryon, NC died Thursday, February 25, 2010 after a long illness. Born in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Karl Lang. A former resident of Pearl River, NY, she moved to Polk County, NC in the fall of 1991. She was an avid gardener...
Lona Ross
Feb 25, 2010
Tryon, NC - Lona Mae Burrell Ross, 91, of Embury Street, Tryon, NC died Thursday, February 25, 2010 in Autumn Care Nursing Center, Saluda, NC. Born in Tryon, NC she was the daughter of the late George Washington and Susie Gosnell Burrell. She was married for 44 years to Tollie Ross who died in 1980. She and her husband were...
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