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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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William Ravan

William Ravan

Aug 1, 2009

LYNN, NC -- William "Bid" Ravan, 65, of Lynn, NC passed away Saturday morning, August 1, 2009 in St. Joseph's Hospital in Asheville, NC.Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late John D. and Nell Dedman Ravan. Mr. Ravan was an avid softball player and hunter. He was of the Baptist faith.Surviving is one son, Niki...

Jon Hickman

Jon Hickman

Jul 28, 2009

HENDERSONVILLE, NC -- Jon Stephan Hickman, 50, of Courtwood Lane, Hendersonville, NC died Tuesday, July 28, 2009 in Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville, NC.Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of Lois A. Hickman Staub of Ormond Beach, FL and the late Jessie C. Hickman, Jr. He was a veteran of the US Marines having served in Grenada and was...

Barbara Miller

Barbara Miller

Jul 28, 2009

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

Clarence Benson

Clarence Benson

Jul 27, 2009

COLUMBUS, NC - Clarence Andrew Benson, 90, of 1062 West Mills St., Columbus NC died Monday, July 27, 2009 in Laurel Woods in Columbus, NC.Born in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Andrew and Louise Clausen Benson. He was a graduate of St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps....

Mary Mcgrath

Mary Mcgrath

Jul 25, 2009

Ann Dowell McGrath, 74, passed away Saturday July 25, 2009 surrounded by family and friends at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Ann was born November 28, 1934 to the late Henry Jackson Dowell and Mary Mozelle Reed Dowell in Flat River, Missouri. She is survived by her husband Thomas McGrath, of Tryon, North Carolina, sons Christopher Powers and wife...

Harold Eggert

Harold Eggert

Jul 24, 2009

HAROLD LINDLEY EGGERTTryon, NC -- Harold Lindley Eggert, 95, of Tryon, NC died Friday, July 24, 2009 in St. Luke's Hospital in Columbus, NC.Born in New York, NY, he was the son of the late Anton Herman and Wilhelmina Lizette Feth Eggert. Mr. Eggert was a wonderful man, loving father and a great friend. He will be missed by many....

Marjorie Belue

Marjorie Belue

Jul 23, 2009

CAMPOBELLO, SC - Marjorie Bruce Belue, 91, of Campobello, SC passed away, Thursday, July 23, 2009 in Camp Care in Inman, SC. Born in Campobello, SC, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Olivia Lancaster Bruce and was the wife of the late William Major Belue who died in 1984. Surviving is one son, Jackie Belue of Campobello,...

Barry Mccarter

Barry Mccarter

Jul 21, 2009

TRYON, NC - Barry Myron McCarter, 51, of Tryon, NC passed away, Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at his home. Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Joseph Vernon and Sara Jo Mayes McCarter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ronda Brewington. Surviving is one sister, Susan Black (Jimi);...

Charles Mcguinn

Charles Mcguinn

Jul 18, 2009

Sunny View, NC - Charles Willis McGuinn, 88, died Saturday, July 18, 2009 in the Smith-Phayer Hospice House in Landrum, SC after a brief illness. A native of Polk County, NC he was a son of the late J. M. and Bonnettia Odel McGuinn. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Learleen Mills McGuinn. He was...

Robert Worsnop

Robert Worsnop

Jul 15, 2009

Columbus, NC - Robert Arthur Worsnop, 85, 619 Laurel Lake Rd, Columbus, North Carolina, died Wednesday, July 15, 2009 in Columbus from complications related to cancer. He was born in Utica, NY and was the son of Arthur and Lillie Worsnop. He attended Samuel J. Tilden High School in Brooklyn, NY. He served in the Army Air Corps in the...

Karl Kerth

Karl Kerth

Jul 15, 2009

Columbus, NC- Karl Victor Kerth, 89, of Laurel Lake Drive, Columbus, NC passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2009 in Willowbrooke Court, Columbus, NC. Born in 1920 in Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Karl and Minnie Kerth. Mr. Kerth graduated from Pennsylvania Military College (Widener University) and Columbia University School of Law. He was admitted to New...

Jean Bojanek

Jean Bojanek

Jul 15, 2009

Tryon, NC- Jean I. Bojanek age 84, of Tryon, NC, passed away July 15, 2009. Mrs. Bojanek was the devoted wife of Henry T. Bojanek, loving mother of John, II and Frank Holm, grandmother to Eniku, Frank, and John, loving mother-in-law to Anid, fond sister-in-law to Janet and Michael, cherished aunt to Jesse, Andrew and Theresa, and devoted great aunt...

Albert Rolla

Albert Rolla

Jul 12, 2009

COLUMBUS, NC -- Albert D. Rolla, 71, of Oakwood Lane, Columbus, NC died Sunday, July 12, 2009 at his home.Born in New York City, NY, he was the son of the late Albert and Rose Quagila Rolla. Mr. Rolla was a veteran of the United States Navy, a graduate of Westchester College in New York, with a degree in Bio-Chemistry...

Theodore Weeks

Theodore Weeks

Jul 10, 2009

COLUMBUS, NC -- Theodore C. Weeks, Jr. of Tryon Estates, Columbus, NC passed away Friday, July 10, 2009.Arrangements will be announced. To to the family, please

Annie Laughter

Annie Laughter

Jul 9, 2009

MILL SPRING, NC -- Annie Gertrude Laughter, 94, of Mill Spring, NC, died Thursday, July 09, 2009 in The Golden Living Center in Hendersonville, NC.Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Romey and Melissa Brown Edwards. She was a member of Mill Spring First Baptist Church and was the widow of Talmage Laughter who died...

Iris Hancock

Iris Hancock

Jul 8, 2009

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

Etta Ruff

Etta Ruff

Jul 6, 2009

MILL SPRING, NC - Etta Jane Lawter Ruff, 89, of Mill Spring, NC passed away Monday, July 6, 2009 in White Oak Manor Nursing Center in Tryon, NC. Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Dill and Daisey Ann Ruff Lawter and wife of the late Carol H. Ruff. She was a member of Coopers...

Anne Hoffman

Anne Hoffman

Jul 3, 2009

COLUMBUS, NC - Anne Davidson Hoffman, 86, of Columbus, NC passed away Friday, July 3, 2009 in Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. Born in Canada, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Fraser and Sadie Davidson and wife of the late Harry H. Hoffman who died in 1999. She moved to Polk County in 1987 from Long Island, NY...

Charles Gibbs

Charles Gibbs

Jun 29, 2009

CHESNEE, SC -- Charles William "Billy" Gibbs, Sr. 69 of 1303 Hwy. 11, Chesnee, SC (formerly of Mill Spring, NC) died Monday, June 29, 2009 in Regional Hospice Home, Spartanburg, SC.Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Stanley J. and Beatrice Wilson Gibbs. Mr. Gibbs retired from Milliken, Hatch Plant in Columbus, NC after 35...

Dorothy Mccall

Dorothy Mccall

Jun 29, 2009

Tryon, NC-- Dorothy Wilkie McCall, 90, of Melrose Circle, Tryon, NC, died Monday, June 29, 2009 at home. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Aden and Nannie Conley Wilkie and was born July 24, 1918 in Forest City, NC where she lived until the family moved to Charlotte for a number of years. They moved back to Forest...

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