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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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Francis Bishop

Francis Bishop

Feb 28, 2007

Landrum, SC - Francis Marion Bishop, 70, of Misty Lane, Landrum, SC, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2007, in Mountain Home Health and Rehabilitation, Hendersonville, NC after declining health for a number of years. Born in Landrum, SC, he was the son of the late Ferman and Sue Sligh Bishop. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in...

Frances Derham

Frances Derham

Feb 27, 2007

Rutherfordton, NC -- Frances Blagden deRham, of Rutherfordton, NC died Tuesday, February 27, 2007 in White Manor Nursing Center, Tryon, NC.No services are planned. To to the family, please

Robert Camp

Robert Camp

Feb 27, 2007

Green Creek, N.C. - Robert Lewis Camp, III, 62, of Cox Road, Green Creek, NC died Tuesday, February 27, 2007 in the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC. Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Robert Lewis, II and Correll Ezell Camp. He attended Green Creek School and had worked for Cowan Tire &...

Marshall Grigg

Marshall Grigg

Feb 26, 2007

Marietta, S.C. - Marshall Sherrell Grigg, 57, of 505 Yadkin Place, Marietta, Sc died Monday, February 26, 2007 at his residence. Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Clarence C. Grigg and Maudie Howard McSwain. He was a builder and carpenter by trade and was a member of Truth Missionary Baptist Church. Surviving are: his...

Marion Fischer

Marion Fischer

Feb 22, 2007

Columbus, NC - Marion Fischer, 89, of Tryon Estates, Columbus, NC passed away Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg, SC. A native of Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Marion and LeRoy Thomas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, John A. Fischer. She was a graduate of the...

Marjorie Austin

Marjorie Austin

Feb 22, 2007

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

William Shields

William Shields

Feb 22, 2007

Tryon, NC- William B. Shields, 60, of Hwy. 176, Tryon, died Thursday, February 22, 2007 at St. Luke's Hospital in Columbus, NC.Born in Polk County, he was the son of Bernice Foster Shields of Tryon, NC and the late John Shields. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Mr. Shields had previously been a computer systems manager and currently employed by...

Ann Overton

Ann Overton

Feb 21, 2007

Moore, SC - Ann Elizabeth Overton, 52, of Hwy. 290, Moore, SC died Wednesday, February 21, 2007 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center in Spartanburg, SC. Born in Knoxville, TN, she was the daughter of Elizabeth Ingle Overton and David Ayward Overton. Surviving are three brothers; David A. Overton, Jr. of Boston, MA, Mark D. Overton of Columbus, NC, and Jeffrey...

Lori Steiner

Lori Steiner

Feb 20, 2007

SALUDA, NC - Lori Leigh Steiner, 46, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2007 at her home in Saluda, NC. She had been in poor health for years. Born in Toledo, OH, she was predeceased by her father, Melvin E. Steiner. She will be sadly missed by her mother, Patricia Recker and step-father, Terry. She was a loving mother to...

Anna Mcabee

Anna Mcabee

Feb 18, 2007

MILL SPRING, NC - Anna Maria Thompson McAbee, 47, of Hicks McAbee Rd., Mill Spring, NC died Sunday, February 18, 2007 in St. Luke's Hospital, Columbus, NC. Born in Rutherford County, NC, she was the daughter of Gladys Ruff Melton of Mill Spring, NC and the late Jimmy Thompson. Mrs. McAbee was a graduate of Polk Central High School class...

Blanche Melton

Blanche Melton

Feb 18, 2007

Mill Spring, NC -- Blanch Maxine Ruff Melton, 85, of Mill Spring, NC died Sunday, February 18, 2007 in St. Luke's Hospital, Columbus, NC.She is survived by her husband, Jack D. Melton.Private services will be held. To to the family, please

Cheryl Sheridan

Cheryl Sheridan

Feb 17, 2007

An obituary is not available at this time for Cheryl Lee Sheridan. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Louvina Waters

Louvina Waters

Feb 16, 2007

TRYON, NC - Louvina Green Waters, 86, of 59 Beaver St., Tryon, NC died Friday, February 16, 2007 in Autumn Care Cursing Center, Saluda, NC. Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Richard Pearson and Minnie Bridgeman Green and widow of Raymond Waters who died in 1999. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church...

Otis Feagan

Otis Feagan

Feb 16, 2007

Columbus, N.C. - Otis Charlie Feagan, 86, of Weaver Mill Road, Columbus, NC, died Friday, February 16, 2007 in Ridgerest Nursing Center, Columbus, NC. A native of Polk County, he was the son of the late Otis Chesterfield and Mossie Sue Hampton Feagan. He attended Stearns School in Columbus, NC and was a retired, self-employed contractor. Charlie was active in...

Edward Wagner

Edward Wagner

Feb 14, 2007

Tryon, N.C. - Edward J. Wagner, 82, of Tryon, NC and formerly of Raleigh, NC died Wednesday, February 14, 2007 in St. Luke's Hospital, Columbus, NC. Ed was active with the Raleigh Little Theater for many years. He was a long-standing member of the Raleigh Bowling Association and was the recipient of many recognitions and awards. He was inducted into...

Doyle Durham

Doyle Durham

Feb 13, 2007

TRYON, NC -- Doyle Raymond Durham, 71, of 1465 Braewick Rd., Tryon, NC, died Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at his summer home, after fighting a courageous battle with heart disease.Born in Tryon, NC, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Esther Sue McGuinn Durham.Surviving is one son, Darrin R. Durham of Palm Bay, FL. Three daughters, Mary Sue...

Elma Richards

Elma Richards

Feb 13, 2007

TRYON, NC - Elma Katherine Turner Richards, 76, of Tryon, NC died Tuesday morning, February 13, 2007 in Pardee Care Center, Flat Rock, NC. Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late John T. and Lois Waters Turner. She was a member of the Tryon Church of God. Mrs. Richards was retired from Brock Cleaners in...

Bobby Bridges

Bobby Bridges

Feb 9, 2007

Landrum, S.C. - Bobby Lee Bridges, 69 of 104 West Bridges Street, Landrum, SC died Friday, February 09, 2007 after a short illness. Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of Jean "Granny" Fagan Bridges of Green Creek and the late Woodrow Bridges and widower of the late Donna Bridges who died in 2001. He was a graduate...

Thomas Teal

Thomas Teal

Feb 8, 2007

Thomas G. Teal, 96, died on Thursday morning Feb. 8, 2007.Tom was born in 1910 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Isabel and William Teal of Detroit, Michigan and brother of Viola Teal. Tom grew up in Detroit and attended the University of Detroit. He was a natural athlete and played many sports and coached high school basketball. He served...

Joe Gilbert

Joe Gilbert

Feb 7, 2007

SUNNY VIEW, NC -- Joe Thomas Gilbert, 52, of 350 Lynch Rd., Mill Spring, NC died Wednesday, February 7, 2007.Born in Rutherford County, NC, he was the son of Shirley Johnson Gilbert of Sunny View, NC, and the late Harold Gilbert. He graduated from Polk Central High School in 1973 and had worked for Duke Energy for 31 years. Mr....

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