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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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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...

Barbara Cardaro

Barbara Cardaro

May 6, 2008

CITRUS SPRINGS, FL -- Barbara Emory Cardaro, 66, 5702 N. Claremont Dr., Citrus Springs, FL died May 6, 2008 under the care of Citrus County Hospice.She was born in Tryon, NC, and was the youngest daughter of the late William J. and Lura Pace Emory. She graduated from Tryon High School in 1959.Barbara and her husband, Peter Cardaro resided in...

Robert Balme

Robert Balme

May 3, 2008

TRYON, NC -- Robert S. Balme, 79, of 201 E. Howard St., Tryon, NC died Saturday, May 3, 2008 in White Oak Manor, Tryon, NC.Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Howard Charles and Anne MacLean Balme. He was a veteran of Korea having served in the U.S. Army Corp Engineers, Amphibious Division. Mr. Balme was...

Ernest Spadaccini

Ernest Spadaccini

May 1, 2008

Columbus, NC- Ernest Anthony Spadaccini, 90, of Columbus, NC died Thursday, May 1, 2008 at his home. Born in New Canaan, CT, he was the son of the late Antonio and Carmela Pantalone Spadacinni. He was predeceased by his sisters Mary Christopher, Ann Novokus, Virginia DelVicario, Julie Spadaccini, and two brothers, John and Fred Spadaccini; one sister surviving, Antonette Sirico...

Helen Phelps

Helen Phelps

May 1, 2008

Upstate, S.C. - Helen Emma Phelps, 91, of Upstate, SC died Thursday, May 1, 2008 at her home. Born in Springfield, IL, she was the daughter of the late Fred W. and Helen Schuessler James. She moved to the Carolina's in 2004 coming from Geneva, IL. She was the widow of Wallace F. Phelps who died in 1984. Surviving are:...

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