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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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Herbert Pack

Herbert Pack

Jun 13, 2008

Herbert Cecil Pack, 82, of Asheville, NC, died June 13, 2008 in Golden Living Center, Asheville, NC. Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late William and Annie Wilson Pack. He is survived by, one brother, Frank Pack of Landrum, SC and two sisters, Wilma Jolley and Agnes Jolley both of Columbus, NC. Graveside services were...

Eric Groves

Eric Groves

Jun 9, 2008

Asheboro, NC - Eric Jeffrey Groves, 85, of McDowell Rd. Asheboro, NC, died Monday, June 9, 2008 at the home of his son Jason Groves in Mill Spring, NC.No local services are planned. To to the family, please

Robert Ruff

Robert Ruff

Jun 9, 2008

Mill Spring, NC - Robert John "Duck" Ruff, 75, of 251 Ruff Lane died Monday evening, June 9, 2008 at his home.Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Howard James and Rose Agatha Norman Ruff, Sr. He was a veteran having served in the US Army. He was a self-employed as a mechanic and contractor....

Hugh Hodge

Hugh Hodge

Jun 8, 2008

Forest City, NC- Hugh John Hodge, 72, of Bethany Church Road, died June 8, 2008 in Rutherford Hospital, Rutherfordton, NC. Born in Spartanburg County, SC, he was the son of the late Horace and Fannie Jones Hodge. He was a member of Green Creek Baptist Church where he had perfect attendance for many years. He is survived by, a sister-in-law,...

Doris Scoggins

Doris Scoggins

Jun 8, 2008

TRYON, NC - Doris McClure Scoggins, 83, of Tryon, NC passed away Sunday morning, June 8, 2008 at her home. Born in Spartanburg County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Samuel J and Vivian Page McClure and widow of the late Clarence G. Scoggins who died in 2004. Mrs. Scoggins retired as Polk County Register of Deeds after...

Jeanne Seaman

Jeanne Seaman

Jun 8, 2008

An obituary is not available at this time for Jeanne Frances Seaman (Storay). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Hubert Jongenburger

Hubert Jongenburger

Jun 6, 2008

Tryon, NC - Dr. Huibert Sybrandus Jongenburger, age 76, 601 Ridge Top Road, Tryon, NC 28782 died Friday, June 6, 2008 in Spartanburg, SC from a stroke.He was born in Soerabaja, Indonesia and was the son of the late Huibert Uli and Elizabeth Bouwina van der Muelen Jongenburger. Following a 30-year career as a chemical engineer in Houston, TX he...

Ann Turner

Ann Turner

Jun 4, 2008

Columbus, NC- Mrs. Ann Lawrence Turner of Columbus, NC died in her residence June 4, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Walter Dewey and Mrs. Lummie Jane Lawrence. Mrs. Turner is survived by; one son, Geoffrey Tennant and his wife Alice of Columbus, NC; three grandchildren, Kyle McKenzie Tennant and his wife Aimee of Lexington, NC, Ryan...

Kenneth Thompson

Kenneth Thompson

Jun 3, 2008

SALUDA, NC - Kenneth Paul "Monk" Thompson, 52 of Saluda, NC died Tuesday, June 2, 2008 at his home.A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 22, 2008 in Warrior Mtn. Baptist Church in Saluda, NC with Rev. Walter Gordon officiating. To to the family, please

Harold Shively

Harold Shively

Jun 3, 2008

COLUMBUS, NC - Harold "Bud" Owen Shively, husband of Nan Collins Shively, died on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at Tryon Estates, Columbus, NC. Mr. Shively, a native of West Lafayette, IN and a 1943 graduate of Purdue University, retired to Tryon, NC in 1989 after 52 years in the media business. Almost immediately he became involved in volunteer leadership positions...

Roy Tidman

Roy Tidman

Jun 2, 2008

An obituary is not available at this time for Roy Pearce Tidman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Kathryn Johnson

Kathryn Johnson

May 29, 2008

COLUMBUS, NC - Kathryn "Kay" Hildebrand Johnson, 94 of Laurel Lake Dr., Tryon Estates, Columbus, NC died Thursday, May 29, 2008 in St. Luke's Hospital, Columbus, NC.Born in Akron, OH, she was the daughter of the late John Edward and Gertrude Lentz Hildebrand. She was the widow of Vernon C. Johnson who died in 1994. Mrs. Johnson moved to Tryon...

David Herron

David Herron

May 28, 2008

Tryon, NC- David Wayne Herron, 63, of Tryon, NC passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2008 in the VA Medical Center, Asheville, NC. Born in Kansas City, MO, he was the son of the late David Sherwen and Claudine Colton Herron. He was a member of Columbus United Methodist Church. Mr. Herron was a member of American Legion Post 250, Tryon,...

Virginia Drew

Virginia Drew

May 26, 2008

Mill Spring, NC - Virginia May Drew, of Lake Adger near Mill Spring, NC died Monday, May 26, 2008 in White Oak Manor in Tryon, NC. Born in Buhl, MN, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Winona Snokes Kelley. She was the wife of the late Vernon Warren Drew who died in 2007. She served as the...

Mary Richardson

Mary Richardson

May 23, 2008

Tryon, NC- Mary Elizabeth Richardson, 94, of Tryon, NC, died May 23, 2008 in St. Luke's Hospital, Columbus, NC. Born in Dale County, AL, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Vera Tillman Paulk. She came to live with her son in Tryon, NC in 2004 coming from Ariton, AL. Mrs. Richardson was a member of Ariton Baptist...

Robert Colon

Robert Colon

May 17, 2008

An obituary is not available at this time for Robert James Colon. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Gabriel Sauvion

Gabriel Sauvion

May 14, 2008

COLUMBUS, NC - Gabriel Sauvion, 86, of Columbus, NC died Wednesday morning, May 14, 2008 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center in Spartanburg, SC.Born in Les Ardennes, France, he was the son of the late Lucien and Marie Sauvion. Mr. Sauvion lived in Les Ardennes and Paris and joined the French Resistance at age 16 and served under Charles De Gaulle...

Jordan Bruno

Jordan Bruno

May 10, 2008

An obituary is not available at this time for Jordan Quentino Bruno. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Allen Ashley

Allen Ashley

May 10, 2008

SALUDA, NC - Allen Rhoads Ashley, 80, of Henderson Street, Saluda, NC died Saturday, May 10, 2008 in the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC.Born April 30, 1928 in Fairview, N.C. he was the son of the late William Crawford Ashley and Ruth Bell Ashley.Mr. Ashley graduated from Saluda High School, then enlisted in the Army and served as a...

Mollybelle Schwab

Mollybelle Schwab

May 7, 2008

TRYON, NC - Mollybelle Deal Schwab, 77, of E. Howard Street, Tryon, NC died Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Born in Canton, OH, she was the daughter of the late Herschel and Katherine Davis Deal. She was the widow of Kenneth Schwab who died in 2002. She moved to Tryon in 1981 from Canton, OH. Mrs. Schwab volunteered with the American...

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