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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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Jean Richardson
Sep 11, 2009
An obituary is not available at this time for Jean Capps Richardson (Capps). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Jean Jordan
Sep 11, 2009
Jean Capps Jordan, 75, passed away September 11, 2009 in Highlands, N.C. Born on November 22, 1933 in Tryon, N.C. She was the daughter of the late Pearl Metcalf Capps and Ruppy T. Capps, and wife to the late Robert Lee Jordan.Jean was one of 6 children, and is predeceased by William H. Capps and Julian E. Capps; and survived...
Stephen Chick
Sep 11, 2009
Columbus, NC- Stephen Charles Chick, 83, of Beechwood Drive, Columbus, NC passed away at his home September 11, 2009. Born in Huntington, WV, he was the son of the late Stephen C. and Blanche Hefner Chick. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the U.S. Army Ranger 5th Division and landed on Omaha Beach on D Day. Mr....
Cynthia Foster
Sep 5, 2009
COLUMBUS, NC -- Cynthia Mae Foster, of Columbus, NC died Saturday, September 05, 2009 in Ridge Rest Nursing Center in Columbus, NC.Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Henry Baylis and Eliza Newman Henderson. She was a member of Tryon First Baptist Church in Tryon, NC. Mrs. Foster was the widow of J. T. Foster...
Edna Anderson
Aug 29, 2009
An obituary is not available at this time for Edna Knudsen Anderson (Knudsen). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
George Sommer
Aug 22, 2009
TRYON, NC -- George William Sommer, 85, of Melrose Avenue died, Saturday, August 22, 2009 at his home.Born in Ozone Park, NY, he was the son of the late George Coger and Carrie Groeshoel Sommer. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the Merchant Marines and the US Coast Guard. Mr. Sommer was a self-employed Attorney in Stuart,...
Arthur Chalmers
Aug 12, 2009
Columbus, NC- Arthur Augustus Chalmers, II, 92, of Laurel Lake Drive, Columbus, NC, passed away August, 12, 2009 in Willowbrooke Court at Tryon Estates, Columbus, NC. Born in Amsterdam, NY, he was the son of the late Ruth Warren and Harvey Chalmers, II. Mr. Chalmers was a graduate of Choate Prep School, attended Yale University and graduated from University of...
Helen Pittinos
Aug 12, 2009
Tryon, NC -- Helen Serena Pittinos, 101, died Wednesday, August 12, 2009 in Rose Crest, Inman, SC. She was a former resident of Tryon, NC and a member of Red Fox Country Club.Helen was the daughter of the late Margaret Roemer and Samuel Serena, born in Astoria, NY. She graduated from Schuylkill Haven High School, PA and The Savage School...
John Creech
Aug 7, 2009
Columbus, NC- John L. Creech, 89, of Tryon Estates, Columbus, NC, passed away August 7, 2009 in St. Luke's Hospital, Columbus, NC. Born in Woonsocket, RI, he was the son of the late Edward and Bessie Faulks Creech. He was first married to Amy Wentzel Creech who died in 1984 and was the widower of Elaine Innis Creech who died...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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