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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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Joseph Pritchard

Joseph Pritchard

Feb 27, 2009

MILL SPRING, NC - Joseph David "J. D." Pritchard, 71, of Mill Spring, NC died Friday, February 27, 2009 in St. Luke's Hospital in Columbus, NC.Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Jacob Logan and Nancy Eva Shehan Pritchard. He was a veteran of the US Army and was of the Methodist Faith.Surviving is his...

Meyer Glinter

Meyer Glinter

Feb 27, 2009

Columbus, NC- Meyer Glinter, 87, of Holly Hill Drive, Columbus, NC, passed away Friday evening, February 27, 2009 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Glinter was born in Detroit, MI and was first married to Juanita Glinter who died in 1998. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the Army Air Corp. Mr. Glinter was a faithful member...

Kathy Joslin

Kathy Joslin

Feb 27, 2009

Columbus, NC- Kathy Dixon Joslin, 47, of Landrum Road, Columbus, NC, died February 27, 2009 in her residence. Born in Waycross, GA, she was the daughter of the late Jasper B. Dixon and widow to John Jerald Joslin who died in 1999. Mrs. Joslin had worked as a nurse. She is survived by, her mother, Elfreda Chancey Dixon of Tifton,...

Doris Cox

Doris Cox

Feb 24, 2009

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

Helen Grubel

Helen Grubel

Feb 22, 2009

COLUMBUS, NC - Helen Teal Grubel, 87, of Laurel Lake Dr., Tryon Estates, Columbus, NC, died Sunday, February 22, 2009 in Regional Hospice Home in Spartanburg, SC.Born in Cincinnati, OH she was the daughter of the late Frederick I. and Katherine Tompkins Teal. She was originally from Cleveland, OH and later moved to Florida. Mrs. Grubel worked with the Lake...

Loyd Jackson

Loyd Jackson

Feb 22, 2009

Mill Spring, NC- Loyd H. Jackson, 79, of Silver Creek Road, Mill Spring, NC died February 22, 2009 in Spartanburg Regional Hospital, Spartanburg, SC. Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Furman and Ollie Biddy Jackson. Mr. Jackson had been retired for many years and was active in the Gideon International organization. He was a...

Max Gordon

Max Gordon

Feb 21, 2009

SALUDA, NC - Max Gordon, 68, of Saluda, NC passed away, Saturday afternoon, February 21, 2009 in Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care in Spartanburg, SC following a brief illness. A native of Saluda, NC, he was the son of the late Henry and Eula Mae Guice Gordon. Mr. Gordon worked for J.P. Stevens in Tuxedo, NC for 25 years until...

Fredrick Evanoff

Fredrick Evanoff

Feb 20, 2009

Green Creek, NC- Frederick Denis Evanoff, 81, of Coxe Road, died February 20, 2009 in his home. Born in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late Frederick and Martha Kosczark Evanoff and the widow to his first wife Faye Boss Evanoff, who died in 1997. Mr. Evanoff had been a resident of Polk County for eight years and...

Julia Irwin

Julia Irwin

Feb 15, 2009

Columbus, NC - Julia "Judy" English Irwin died Sunday, February 15, 2009 at Tryon Estates in Columbus, NC. She was born September 23, 1921 in Jefferson County, AR to the late Mabel Hammett and Elbert Hartwell English. After graduating from Henderson State Teacher's College, she worked for the Arkansas Department of Revenue, then for IBM until her marriage to the...

Paul Culberson

Paul Culberson

Feb 15, 2009

Tryon, NC- Paul Elbert Culberson, 92, of 1065 Howard Gap Road, Tryon, went home to the Lord, February 15, 2009, after a few years of failing health. Paul was born March 3, 1916, the son of Robert Henry and Ora Ellen Allen Culberson, in Chatham County, NC. The family moved to Alamance County, NC, where he grew up in Snow...

Raymond Spanjer

Raymond Spanjer

Feb 11, 2009

Columbus, NC - Dr. Raymond Franklin Spanjer, 99, of Tryon Estates, Columbus, NC died February 11, 2009 at his home following a very brief illness. Dr. Spanjer was born in Hillside, NJ, and was the son of the late William H. and Tillie Vreeland Spanjer. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Dr. Grace Ross Spanjer,...

Nancy Arledge

Nancy Arledge

Feb 10, 2009

Mill Spring, NC- Louise Arledge, 90, of Mill Spring, died February 10, 2009 in St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Spartanburg County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Burgan and Willie Mae Edwards Morris. She was the widow of William Martin Arledge who passed away in 1981. Mrs. Arledge was a member of Silver Creek Baptist Church. She is...

Minnie Edwards

Minnie Edwards

Feb 10, 2009

Asheville, NC- Minnie Juanita Edwards, 80, of Asheville, passed away at Asheville Health Care Center Tuesday, February 10, 2009. She was a native of Polk County, NC, and graduated from Stearns High School in 1944. Juanita was an expert seamstress and a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, making fabric children's toys she designed. She was also a Certified...

Herbert Spearman

Herbert Spearman

Feb 8, 2009

An obituary is not available at this time for Herbert Dean Spearman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Robert Eidam

Robert Eidam

Feb 1, 2009

Spartanburg, SC -- Robert A. Eidam, 82, passed away February 1, 2009, at Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care in South Carolina. Robert was born November 26, 1926, to Rudolf and Elsie Eidam of Hammond, Indiana. After graduating from Hammond High School in 1945, he served in the Army before attending Purdue University where he earned a degree in Metallurgical Engineering....

Oliver Bronn

Oliver Bronn

Jan 25, 2009

COLUMBUS, NC - Oliver J. Bronn, 90, of Columbus, NC died Sunday, January 25, 2009 at his home. Born in Milwaukee, WI, he was the son of the late Howard P. and Lucy Kremmer Bronn. Mr. Bronn was a veteran of WWII having served in the U.S. Army in Central Burma. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin...

Mary Barry

Mary Barry

Jan 22, 2009

An obituary is not available at this time for Mary Jane Barry (Dunton). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Arthur Morgan

Arthur Morgan

Jan 21, 2009

Tryon, NC - Arthur Eugene Morgan, 94, of Rippy Hill, Tryon, NC died Wednesday, January 21, 2009 in White Oak Manor, Tryon, NC. Born in Greenville, SC, he was the son of the late William Ruben and Julia Metcalf Morgan. Mr. Morgan was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army. He had been a Giddeon since 1968 and was...

Geneva Hall

Geneva Hall

Jan 21, 2009

Mill Spring, NC -- Geneva Ellen Baker Hall, 90, of Mill Spring, NC and formerly of Bronston, KY, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at her home.No services are planned. To to the family, please

Barbara Lindsey

Barbara Lindsey

Jan 21, 2009

LYNN, NC -- Barbara Flynn Lindsey, 64, of Lynn Rd., Lynn, NC, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at her home. Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of Zeona Culbreth Flynn of Lynn, NC and the late Hoyt Flynn. She was a past employee of St. Luke's Hospital in Columbus, NC. Mrs. Lindsey was a member of Pacolet...

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