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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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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

Anthony Grogan

Anthony Grogan

Oct 31, 2008

TRYON, NC -- Anthony "Tony" Denis Grogan 64, of Tryon, NC died Friday, October 31, 2008 in St. Luke's Hospital in Columbus, NC.Born in Ireland, he was the son of the late Denis Owen and Roma Grogan. He was a veteran having served in the US Army and the US Air Force. Mr. Grogan moved to Tryon in 1996 having...

Elizabeth Plumley

Elizabeth Plumley

Oct 31, 2008

LYNN, NC - Elizabeth Emery Plumley, 74, of Lynn, NC departed to be with the Lord on Friday, October 31, 2008 at Inman Health Care in Inman, SC.Born August 21, 1934, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Lura P. Emery. She was a member of Pleasant Valley Freewill Baptist Church in Lynn, NC and was the...

William Hunsberger

William Hunsberger

Oct 30, 2008

SALUDA, NC -- William Beeler Hunsberger, 76 of Saluda, NC died Thursday, October 30, 2008 at his home.A memorial service will be held at a later date. To to the family, please

Walter Martin

Walter Martin

Oct 26, 2008

An obituary is not available at this time for Walter Charles Martin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Adella Ballew

Adella Ballew

Oct 24, 2008

Tryon, NC - Adella Dempsey Ballew, 89, of Tryon, NC passed away Friday, October 24, 2008 in St. Luke's Hospital in Columbus, NC. A native of Spartanburg County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Edward Austin and Ila Moore Dempsey. She was the wife of the late Hubert T. Ballew who died in 1989. She was the owner...

Viola Ruff

Viola Ruff

Oct 22, 2008

Mill Spring, NC- Viola "Vidy" Sain Ruff, 81, of Hwy. #9, Mill Spring, NC, died October 22, 2008 in Spartanburg Regional Healthcare Center, Spartanburg, SC. Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Monroe and Henrietta Clark Sain and the widow of Billy Hugh Ruff, who died in 1989. She was the past pianist at Bills...

Robert Huntley

Robert Huntley

Oct 21, 2008

Columbus, NC - Robert Alan Huntley, 79, of Morning Ride Drive, Columbus, NC died Tuesday, October 21, 2008 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg, SC. Born in New York, NY, he was the son of the late Donald Arthur and Marion Acker Huntley. Mr. Huntley was one of the first individuals to receive a general contractors license in the state...

Seth Vining

Seth Vining

Oct 20, 2008

Tryon, North Carolina - Seth Macon Vining, Jr., 84, of Glengarnock Road, Tryon, NC, died Monday, October 20, 2008 at home.Born in Demorest, Georgia, he was the son of the late Seth Macon and Gladys Gibbs Vining. He was a member of the Tryon Congregational Church.Seth moved to Tryon when he was three and graduated from Tryon High School and...

Arthur Hipp

Arthur Hipp

Oct 20, 2008

Saluda, NC- Arthur Gurley "A.G." Hipp, 73, of Cullipher St., Saluda, NC went to be with the Lord on October 20, 2008 in his home. Born in Henderson County, NC, he was the son of the late Arthur and Jessie Laughter Hipp. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean Conflict. A.G. was the owner...

Caleb Clark

Caleb Clark

Oct 19, 2008

COLUMBUS, NC - Caleb Ellis Clark, infant son of Daniel Curtis and Jessica Callebs Clark of Houston Rd., Columbus, NC passed away Sunday, October 19, 2008 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg, SC. Surviving in addition to his parents are one sister, Taylor Lillian Clark of the home; maternal grandparents, Rick and Terry Callebs of Columbus, NC; paternal grandparents, Curtis...

Joan Roberts

Joan Roberts

Oct 18, 2008

HENDERSONVILLE, NC - Joan Walker Roberts, 79, of Hendersonville, NC died Saturday, October 18, 2008 in Golden Living Center in Hendersonville, NC. Born in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Nesbitt and Ura Whiteside Walker and was the widow of William H. Roberts who died in 2005. She was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are one...

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