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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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Louise Starnes
Jun 23, 2007
COLUMBUS, NC - Louise McCravy Hart Starnes, 85, of Tryon Estates, Columbus, NC died Saturday afternoon, June 23, 2007 in Tryon Estates Medical Facility, Columbus, NC.Born September 11, 1921, in Spartanburg, SC, she was a graduate of Spartanburg Methodist College, Converse College and Douglas College. Louise married the late Paul Kiser Starnes of Blacksburg, SC. They lived in North Plainfield,...
Frances Waldrop
Jun 20, 2007
TRYON, NC -- Frances Sams Waldrop, 80, of 110 Woodland Rd., Tryon, NC, died Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at her home.Born in Spartanburg County, SC she was the daughter of the late Fred and Aquila Putnam Sams. Mrs. Waldrop was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and she was the widow of John D. Waldrop who died in 1992. She...
Julia Jones
Jun 18, 2007
SUNNY VIEW, NC - Julia Laura McGuinn Jones, 93 of West McGuinn Rd., (Sunny View Community) Mill Spring, NC, died Monday, June 18, 2007 in Pardee Hospital, Hendersonville, NC. Born in Sunny View, NC, she was the daughter of the late James Mack and Bonnettia Odel McGuinn. She was a member of Big Level Baptist Church and was the widow...
Ruby Haynes
Jun 14, 2007
MILL SPRING, NC - Ruby Naoma Haynes, 76, of Blanton Rd., Mill Spring, NC died Thursday morning, June 14, 2007 in Autumn Care Nursing Center, Saluda, NC. Born in Catawba County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Dan M. and Sallie Setzer Roseman and widow of Lonnie Haynes who died in 2004. Mrs. Haynes was a member of...
Dorothy Ranes
Jun 4, 2007
Columbus, N.C. - Dorothy A. Ranes, 87, of Highwood Apartments, Columbus, NC died Monday, June 04, 2007 in Margaret Pardee Hospital, Hendersonville, NC. Born in Spalding, Nebraska, she was the daughter of the late Perry and Clara Headley Cave. Mrs. Ranes was the widow of Alfred Ranes who died in l984. She had lived in Polk County since 2004 coming...
Shirley Shields
Jun 2, 2007
Green Creek, NC --Shirley Elizabeth Hinsdale Shields, 91, of Green Creek, NC died June 2, 2007 in Chattanooga, TN. Born in Green Creek, NC, she was the daughter of the late Bennett Edwin Hinsdale, Sr. and Elizabeth Barnett Hinsdale. She was the widow of Grady Shields who died in 1983. She was a retired employee of Hatch Mill in Columbus,...
William Terpay
Jun 1, 2007
COLUMBUS, NC -- William Terpay, 79, of Columbus, NC died Friday, June 1, 2007 in White Oak Manor, Tryon, NC.Surviving are his wife, Joyce Freeman Terpay; two daughters, Debra Molnor of Raleigh, NC and Lee Evans of Colorado Springs, CO.No services are planned. To to the family, please
Louise Butts
May 31, 2007
TRYON, NC - Louise Adair Butts, 87, formerly of Jacksonville, FL died Thursday, May 31, 2007 in Tryon, NC.Born in Jacksonville, FL she was the daughter of the late Henry Porterfield and Marie Manning Adair. She moved to Tryon in 1989 from Jacksonville, FL. Louise was a life long Episcopalian.Surviving is one son, Leighton A. Butts (Gillian G.) of Tryon,...
George Mcmahon
May 31, 2007
COLUMBUS, NC - "Jerry" George Thomas McMahon, 80, of Columbus, NC died Thursday, May 31, 2007 at his home. Born in Worcester, Mass., he was the son of the late Charles and Marie McMahon. Mr. McMahon was a veteran of WWII having served in the U.S. Navy. He was a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY and the...
Nellie Gibbs
May 27, 2007
COLUMBUS, NC -- Nellie Weaver Gibbs, 78, of 486 Bill Collins Rd., Columbus, NC, died Sunday, May 27, 2007 in Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville, NC.Born in Greenville County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Sallie McMillian Weaver. Mrs. Gibbs retired from Hatch Mill, Columbus, NC after 38 years of service. She was a member of Motlow...
Martha Hudgins
May 27, 2007
Tryon, NC- Martha Curtis Hudgins, 67, of Oak Street, Tryon, died May 27, 2007 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Burlington, NC she was the daughter of George David and Mable Loy Curtis. She was the wife of Ed Hudgins of the home. Surviving in addition to her husband are; one son, Rex Hunter of Charlotte, NC; one daughter, Mary...
Vilma Jansen
May 25, 2007
An obituary is not available at this time for Vilma Edna Jansen (Runnels). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Argie Jackson
May 24, 2007
SUNNY VIEW, NC -- Argie Greene Jackson, 75, of 35 Buzz Lane, Mill Spring, (Sunny View Community), died Thursday, May 24, 2007 in St. Luke's Hospital in Columbus, NC.Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Brazila and Lela Melton Greene and widow of John L. Jackson who died in November of 2006. Mrs. Jackson retired...
George Masologites
May 24, 2007
Tryon, NC - George Peter Masologites, 89, died May 24, 2007 in St. Luke's Hospital in Columbus, NC. He was born in Minneapolis, MN. He graduated from the University of Minnesota and moved to Philadelphia to work for the Atlantic Refining Company. He married Jean Hamill in 1948. He worked as Director of Research and Development for ARCO in Philadelphia...
Grace Crandall
May 23, 2007
Tryon, NC -- Grace Ann Crandall of Tryon, NC died Wednesday, May 23, 2007 in St. Luke's Hospital, Columbus, NC.No local services will be held. To to the family, please
Gladys Evins
May 23, 2007
- Gladys McDowell Evins, 44, of River Bluff Rd., Chesnee, SC died Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg, SC. Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of Johnny B. and Louise Thomas McDowell of Chesnee, SC. She was a former employee of Alpha Beauty School, Spartanburg, SC. Ms. Evins was a member of Maybry's...
Monie Jackson
May 21, 2007
- Monie Horton Jackson, 92, of Mill Spring, NC died Monday, May 21, 2007 in St. Luke's Hospital, Columbus, NC. Born in Spartanburg County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Walter C. and Janie Pruitt Horton and widow of Volley Henry Jackson who died in 1986. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Mill Spring, NC. Surviving...
Carl Sain
May 13, 2007
Saluda, NC - Carl Ray Sain, 49, husband of Cindy Badger Sain of Holbert Cove Rd., Saluda, NC died Sunday, May 13, 2007 at his home. Born in Polk County, NC he was the son of Gladys Norris Sain of Saluda, NC and the late Leroy Sain. He was employed by Woodland Mills, formerly Stonecutter Mills, Mill Spring, NC for...
Hubert Williams
May 12, 2007
Anderson, S.C. - Hubert Paul Williams, Jr., 78, husband of June McFee Williams, formerly of Tryon, NC died Saturday, May 12, 2007 in Richard Campbell Veterans Nursing Home, Anderson, SC. Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Hubert P., Sr. and Iris Alice Smith Williams. He was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict having served...
Shelba Graham
May 12, 2007
Columbus, NC -- Shelba Jean Arledge Graham, 66, of Smith Dairy Rd., Columbus, NC, died Saturday, May 12, 2007 in Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin H. and Gertrude Sain Arledge. She was the widow of Edward "Ed" Graham who died in 1998. Mrs. Graham was retired from the...
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