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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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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,...
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
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