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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
Robert Waters
Jun 29, 2007
Inman, SC - Robert Larry Waters, 64, of 330 Spring Valley Lane, Inman, SC died Friday, June 29, 2007 in Columbus, NC.Born in Tryon, NC, he was the son of Ruby Owens of Tryon, NC and the late Willie Waters. He was Chief of Security at Tryon Estates in Columbus, NC for the past fourteen years.Surviving in addition to his...
Michele Zinzell
Jun 28, 2007
An obituary is not available at this time for Michele Ritter Zinzell (Ritter). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Evelyn Anderson
Jun 28, 2007
SALUDA, NC - Evelyn Davis Anderson, 71, of Warrior Mtn. Rd., Saluda, NC died Thursday, June 28, 2007 in Pardee Hospital, Hendersonville, NC. Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Newell and Emily Davis. Surviving is her husband, Philip Anderson of Baltimore, MD; two sons, Doug Anderson and Joe Anderson of Saluda, NC; one daughter,...
Carmen Verrusio
Jun 23, 2007
LANDRUM, SC - Carmen J. "Pete" Verrusio, 82, of Landrum, SC died Saturday, June 23, 2007 in St. Luke's Hospital, Columbus, NC.Born in Summit, NJ, he was the son of the late Angelo and Carmela Caporaso Verrusio. Mr. Verrusio was a veteran of WWII having served in the U.S. Army.Surviving are one brother, Angelo Verrusio of Morristown, NJ; one niece,...
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