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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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Martha Graves

Martha Graves

Aug 25, 2007

Tryon, NC- Martha Lively Graves, 90, of Oak Street, Tryon, NC died Saturday, August 25, 2007 in White Oak Manor, Tryon, NC. Born in McCleod, Alberta, Canada, she was the daughter of the late John Talmadge and Frances Burney Lively. Martha grew up in the northwest and graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle. After college she worked in...

Ann Jones

Ann Jones

Aug 24, 2007

Our days are like the grass;We flourish like a flower in the field:When the wind goes over it, it is gone,And its place shall know it no more.TRYON, NC -- Ann B. Jones, of Benson Hall, White Oak Manor, Tryon, NC; formerly of Lake Lanier, SC, died on August 24, 2007. Ann is survived by one daughter, Carol Ann J....

Jason Drake

Jason Drake

Aug 23, 2007

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

John Suesse

John Suesse

Aug 17, 2007

Tryon, North Carolina - John Charles "Jack" Suesse, 64, husband, father, theatrical engineer, and friend, died on Friday, August 17, 2007 in Spartanburg, SC following a brief illness.For more than 30 years, Jack was associated with J. R. Clancy, Inc., the oldest theatrical rigging company in the United States, serving as President from 1986-2005. He then formed his own consulting...

Pauline Olson

Pauline Olson

Aug 17, 2007

Tryon, NC- Pauline T. Olson, 90, of White Oak Apartments, Oak Street, Tryon, NC, died quietly on August 17, 2007 in her residence. Born November 6, 1916 in Taylorsville, KY, she was the daughter of the late Will and Willie Snider Thompson and widow to Howard Olson who passed away in 2004. She was raised on her family farm and...

Amanda Bradley

Amanda Bradley

Aug 17, 2007

Mill Spring, NC- Amanda Dawn Bradley, 17, of 2156 Manus Chapel Road, died Friday, August 17, 2007 at St. Luke's Hospital, Columbus, NC. Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of Barry and Sherry Conner Bradley. She was a rising senior at Polk County High School and enjoyed spending time with her close friends and family. Surviving in...

Leo Packus

Leo Packus

Aug 15, 2007

An obituary is not available at this time for Leo "NMN" Packus. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Daniel Huntsinger

Daniel Huntsinger

Aug 8, 2007

An obituary is not available at this time for Daniel Thomas Huntsinger. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Bruce Marlow

Bruce Marlow

Aug 3, 2007

GREEN CREEK, NC - Bruce Wayne Marlow, 52, of Ken Miller Rd., Green Creek, NC died Friday, August 3, 2007. Born in Charlotte, NC, he was the son of the late James B. and Joyce Brewer Marlow. Mr. Marlow was a self employed Brick Mason. Surviving is his wife, Tracy Mabry Marlow of the home; three sons, Michael Marlow of...

Gloria Martens

Gloria Martens

Aug 1, 2007

Tallahassee, Florida - Gloria Jean Martens, of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan age 60 died Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital.She was born in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Helen Martens. She started out as a Presbyterian and later on she found the way of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

Hazel Pace

Hazel Pace

Aug 1, 2007

SALUDA, NC -- Hazel Foster Pace, 78, wife of Horace Pace of 81Gaffney St., Saluda, NC, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at her home. Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late William Crawford and Meda Lusk Foster. Mrs. Pace worked for Family Life Publications in Saluda for many years....

Sue Blackwell

Sue Blackwell

Jul 24, 2007

Suzanne "Sue" Shehan Blackwell, 66, of 23 Skylar Dr., Tryon, NC, died, Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at her home. Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary Brewster Shehan. She attended Beulah Baptist Church in Mill Spring, NC. Surviving are her husband, Robert Blackwell of the home. Three daughters, Denise Britton (Chuck)of Columbus,...

Suzanne Blackwell

Suzanne Blackwell

Jul 24, 2007

An obituary is not available at this time for Suzanne Shehan Blackwell (Shehan). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Lola Ward

Lola Ward

Jul 21, 2007

Lola Thompson Ward, 103, of 866 Louisiana Avenue, Saluda, NC, went home to be with the Lord peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Saturday July 21, 2007.She was a lifelong resident of Polk County, NC. The daughter of the late George L. and Aletha Howard Thompson, Mrs. Ward was the owner and the heart of Thompson's Store in...

Grace Simon

Grace Simon

Jul 20, 2007

Columbus, N.C. - Grace Hagler Simon of Tryon Estates, Columbus, NC died Friday, July 20, 2007 in St. Luke's Hospital, Columbus, NC. Born in Wingate, NC, she was the daughter of the late Reece Michael and Martha Jane Stroud Hagler. She was the widow of Al E. Simon, Jr. who died in 2002. Mrs. Simon had been a resident of...

Marguerite Ledford

Marguerite Ledford

Jul 19, 2007

An obituary is not available at this time for Marguerite Lillian Ledford (Henne). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Virginia Carr

Virginia Carr

Jul 8, 2007

A memorial service for Virginia and Charles Carr, Jr. will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, October 21, 2007 at Tryon Estates in Columbus, NC.A reception for family and friends will follow. To to the family, please

Walter Knopp

Walter Knopp

Jul 4, 2007

COLUMBUS, NC --Walter Vincent Knopp, 88, of Columbus, N.C. passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 4, 2007 after a long illness. He was born in New York City to Ernst and Marie Knopp. He graduated High School in Bronxville, New York and worked for Bell Laboratories in New York City for 3 years before attending Stevens Institute of...

Hazel Teunion

Hazel Teunion

Jul 3, 2007

COLUMBUS, NC - Hazel Hewitt Teunion, 86, of LaurelHurst, Columbus, NC died Tuesday, July 3, 2007 in St. Luke's Hospital, Columbus, NC. Born in Oklahoma July 15, 1920, she moved with her family to Flint, MI. Hazel met her husband in Flint, and they married on November 23, 1939. They were married 64 years before Keith died in 2003. Hazel...

Claude Thompson

Claude Thompson

Jul 1, 2007

Columbus, NC- Claude Blaine Thompson, 90, husband of Sarah Cannon Thompson of Columbus, NC died July 1, 2007 in St. Luke's Hospital.Born in Polk County, NC he was the son of the late Otto and Mamie McMurray Thompson. He was a retired Veteran of the U. S. Army serving as Sgt. First Class in both WWII and the Korean Conflict....

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