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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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Patrick Ross

Patrick Ross

Nov 29, 2008

Lynn, NC - Patrick Brian Ross, 53, of Lodge Lane, Lynn, NC, died Saturday, November 29, 2008 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center in Spartanburg, SC.Born in Detroit, MI, he was the son of Rose Marie Reuther Ross and the late Charles F. Ross Sr.. Mr. Ross was a veteran of the US Army having served during Desert Storm.Surviving in addition...

Paul Rooney

Paul Rooney

Nov 28, 2008

TRYON, NC - Paul Vincent Rooney, 90, of Warrior Dr., Tryon, NC died Friday, November 28, 2008 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center in Spartanburg, SC.Born in New York City, NY, he was the son of the late Vincent and Helen Schmid Rooney. He was a veteran of WW II having served in the US Army. Mr. Rooney moved to Polk...

David Blackwell

David Blackwell

Nov 27, 2008

Columbus, NC -- David Boyd Blackwell, 59, of 64 Thistle Rd., Columbus, NC died Thursday, November 27, 2008 at his home. Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late R. C. and Mary Smith Blackwell. He was a graduate of Polk Central High School Class of 1968 and was an electrician. Surviving is his wife, Debbie...

Arpha Burrell

Arpha Burrell

Nov 26, 2008

ARPHA BURRELLRUTHERFORDTON, NC -- Arpha Burrell, 90, Rutherfordton, NC died Wednesday, November 26, 2008 in Hospice of Rutherford County in Forest City, NC.A native of Tryon, NC she was born on November 28, 1917 to the late Mark William and Mabel Pace Burrell. She was preceded in death by four brothers, William Mark Burrell, Alvin "Bud" Burrell, Coit and wife,...

Alice Storie

Alice Storie

Nov 26, 2008

Lynn, NC - Alice Melton Storie, 84, of Lynn, NC died Wednesday, November 26, 2008 in White Oak Manor Nursing Center, Tryon, NC Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late James and Sarah McAbee Melton. She was the widow of Edward M. "Shorty" Storie who died July 6, 2006. Mrs. Storie was of the Baptist...

George Scofield

George Scofield

Nov 25, 2008

TRYON, NC - George Aquila Scofield, 85, of E. Howard Street, Tryon, NC, died Tuesday, November 25, 2008 in Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville, NC.Born in Clifton, NJ, he was the son of the late George Aquila and Anna Marie Matthews Scofield. While this would make him a "junior' he never took to that label so never used it. He...

Thelma Phillips

Thelma Phillips

Nov 24, 2008

LAKE LURE, NC - Thelma Estelle Phillips, 80, of Lake Lure, NC passed away Monday morning, November 24, 2008 in the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC. Born in Rutherford County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Aden R. and Annie Melton Greene and was the widow of Lawrence Phillips who died in 1994. Mrs. Phillips was the...

Minnie Lanning

Minnie Lanning

Nov 21, 2008

HENDERSONVILLE, NC -- Minnie Walker Lanning, 92, of Hendersonville, NC died Friday evening, November 21, 2008 in Mountain Home Rehabilitation in Hendersonville, NC.Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Mary Barnett Walker. Mrs. Lanning was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Mill Spring, NC.She is survived by one son, Donald W....

Carolyn Bachman

Carolyn Bachman

Nov 21, 2008

An obituary is not available at this time for Carolyn Lucille Bachman (Powell). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Henry Mcintyre

Henry Mcintyre

Nov 20, 2008

Green Creek, N.C. - Henry Bryson McIntyre, 85, of 688 Chesnee Road, Columbus, NC, died Thursday, November 20, 2008 at Brian Center, Hendersonville, NC. He was a native of Polk County all of his life, the son of the late George and Lula Johnson McIntyre, and the husband of Virgie Mahaffey McIntyre. After graduating from Green Creek High School, he...

Larry Howard

Larry Howard

Nov 19, 2008

SALUDA, NC -- Larry Elmer Howard, 62 of 10140 Green River Cove Rd., Saluda, NC, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008 after a long illness at his home.Born in Jeromesville, OH, he was the son of the late Landrum Thomas and Mary Ann Griswold Howard. He was an employee of Advantage Machinery Services in Yadkinville, NC. He was a member of...

Frederick Schwebel

Frederick Schwebel

Nov 19, 2008

Columbus, N.C. - Frederick Charles Schwebel, 87, of 1062 W. Mills Street, Columbus, NC, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008 in White Oak Manor Nursing Center, Tryon, NC. Born in Gibbstown, NJ, he was the son of the late Charles and Anna Price Schwebel. He was a Veteran of WWII having served in the Pacific Theatre as an Army Anti Aircraft...

Josephine Vetter

Josephine Vetter

Nov 15, 2008

LANDRUM, SC -- Josephine Hyder Pace Vetter, 80, of Lexington Rd., Landrum, SC has gone to be in the loving arms of our savior, Jesus Christ on Nov. 15, 2008. Born in Spartanburg County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Toy A. and Lela Horton Hyder. She loved growing her flowers and cooking for her children and grandchildren....

John Flanagan

John Flanagan

Nov 14, 2008

TRYON, NC -- John Patrick Flanagan, 82, of Hogback Mountain Rd., Tryon, NC, died Friday, November 14, 2008 at his home.Born in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late John and Georgiania Baker Flanagan and was first married to the late Claire Kinderknicht who died in 1986. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and was...

Barbara Wilson

Barbara Wilson

Nov 13, 2008

SUNNY VIEW, NC - Barbara Bradley Wilson, 64, of Sunny View, NC died Thursday, November 13, 2008 in Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Ruby Phillips Bradley. Mrs. Wilson was a member of Big Level Baptist Church.Surviving is her husband, David "Duck" Wilson of the home. One daughter,...

Paul Nielsen

Paul Nielsen

Nov 13, 2008

COLUMBUS, NC -- Paul Eric Nielsen, 89, of Tryon Estates, Columbus, NC died Thursday, November 13, 2008 at Tryon Estates Medical Facility.Born in Denmark, he was the son of the late Niels and Anna Christiansen Nielsen. He was a veteran of WW II having served in the US Army Air Corp. He was a navigator in the Army Air Corp...

Roland Singleton

Roland Singleton

Nov 8, 2008

Saluda, NC- Roland Martin Singleton peacefully left this world for his eternal home Saturday, November 8, 2008 from Saluda, NC. Mr. Singleton was born in Greenville County, SC on Saturday, October 23, 1943 to his parents Edna Cook and Charles Redmond Singleton. He was predeceased by his parents and following siblings; Rudolph Freeman, Oscar Singleton, Tom Singleton, Charles T. Singleton,...

Freda Bass

Freda Bass

Nov 6, 2008

COLUMBUS, NC -- Freda Rita Bass, 99, of Columbus, NC died Thursday, November 6, 2008 in St. Luke's Hospital in Columbus, NC.Born in Paterson, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Bessie Goldman Goldstein. She was the widow of Harry Bass who died in 1961. Mrs. Bass was a resident of Polk County, NC for 4 ½...

James Mathis

James Mathis

Nov 6, 2008

GREEN CREEK, NC - James William Mathis, 79, of Green Creek, NC died Thursday, November 06, 2008 at his home.Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Furman and Maude Pack Mathis. Mr. Mathis retired from C. W. Wright in 1993 after 40 year of service. He was an avid gardener, tinkered with tractors and was...

Alan Brush

Alan Brush

Nov 4, 2008

Tryon, NC - Alan Malcolm Brush of Tryon, NC died Tuesday, November 4, 2008.Arrangements to be announced. To to the family, please

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