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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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Sean Johnson
Jun 20, 2006
SEAN LOWELL JOHNSONRaleigh, NC --Sean Lowell Johnson, 33, formerly of Tryon, NC, but now residing in Raleigh, NC died Tuesday, June 20, 2006 in Raleigh, NC. Born in San Francisco, CA, he was the son of W. C. and Rose "Jackie" Jackson Johnson of Tryon, NC. He was a graphic artist and was a member of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church...
Michael Wolfe
Jun 15, 2006
Michael L. WolfeColumbus, NC -- Michael L. Wolfe, 56, of Smith Waldrop Rd., Columbus, NC, died Thursday, June 15, 2006 at his home. Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Walter Wolfe and the late Ruth Foster Day. He was a brick mason and of the Baptist faith. Surviving are: 2 sons; Terry Wolfe (Kim)...
George Lentz
Jun 9, 2006
GEORGE EDWARD LENTZColumbus, NC -- George Edward Lentz, 81, of 1281 Blanton St., Columbus, NC, died Friday, June 09, 2006 in St. Lukes Hospital in Columbus, NC. Born in Sandusky, OH, he was a veteran of WW II having served in the US Army where he received a Purple Heart. Mr. Lentz was a member of the Oasis Shrine Club...
Roy Burrell
Jun 7, 2006
Roy Grady BurrellLynn, NC - Roy Grady Burrell, 75, of Thermal View Dr., Lynn, NC went home to be with His Lord Wednesday June 7, 2006 in Spartanburg Regional Heart Center, Spartanburg, SC. A native of Polk County, he was the son of the late Clingman " C.P." and Rosa Lindsey Burrell. He was a member of Pacolet Baptist Church,...
Bobby Foy
Jun 6, 2006
Bobby Harold FoyTryon, NC - Bobby Harold Foy, 68, of Highway 176, Tryon, NC died Tuesday June 6, 2006 at his home. Born in Polk County he was the son of the late John Harley and Nellie Dalton Foy. Mr. Foy retired in 2000 from Celanese - Mitsubishi Corp., Greer, SC and was very active in the Boy Scouts of...
Paul Greeley
Jun 1, 2006
Paul Julius GreeleyTryon, NC- Paul Julius Greeley, 74, husband of Virginia Ellis Greeley, of 271 Vintage Road died June 1st, 2006 in Carolina Medical Center, Charlotte, NC. Born in Winnetka, IL, he was the son of the late Paul and Eunice Goebel Greeley. A graduate of The University of the South in Sewanee, TN, he had served as a past...
Floyd Pack
May 30, 2006
Floyd "COONIE" PackLandrum, SC - Floyd "Coonie" Walden Pack, 62, husband of Beth Hall Pack of Dill Circle, Landrum, SC passed away Tuesday May 30th, 2006 in The Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC. Born in Polk County, NC he was the son of the late Floyd and Dorothy Moss Pack. Mr. Pack was a graduate of Polk Central...
Jefferson Scoggins
May 29, 2006
JEFF SCOGGINSSpotsylvania, VA -- Jefferson Earl Scoggins, 50, of Spotsylvania County and a native of Tryon, NC, died suddenly Monday, May 29, 2006 at Mary Washington Hospital. He was a graduate of Tryon High School Class of 1974 where he played football and attended Mars Hill College where he also played football. He was a graduate of Limestone College in...
Carroll Rogers
May 25, 2006
CARROLL P. ROGERS, IIINEWINGTON, CT-- Carroll P. Rogers, III, 67, of Newington, CT passed awayon May 25, 2006 at Hartford Hospital in Hartford CT. Born April 14, 1939 in Asheville, NC, Mr. Rogers attended The Asheville School and graduated from Lees McRae College, Banner Elk, NC and Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC. He was employed as an analytical chemist...
Ellen Pettit
May 21, 2006
Landrum, SC - Ellen Pettit, of Landrum, SC died May 21, 2006 after a brief illness. She was predeceased by Louis L. Pettit, her husband of sixty-seven years who died in 2003. The daughter of Pittman B. and Vera Robbins Barker of Sandy Creek, NY, she attended the local schools and became a member of the Sandy Creek United Methodist...
William Knetsche
May 14, 2006
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Elizabeth Heath
May 14, 2006
Elizabeth Seebeck HeathLandrum, SC, -- Elizabeth Seebeck Heath, 83, of Mockinbird Hill Rd. Landrum SC died Peacefully on May 14, 2006 after Suffering a stroke. Mrs. Heath was a member of Fence and Tryon Hounds and was a lover of all animals. Surviving are four sons Lawrence, Nicholas, Stephen, and Alfred Heath. Also surviving are nine grandchildren. Mrs. Heath was...
Thomas Cashion
May 13, 2006
Thomas A. CashionThomas A. Cashion, 53, of Fox Trot Lane, Tryon, NC died Saturday, May 13, 2006 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg, SC. Born in Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Charles and Pearl Hastings Cashion. While living in Cincinnati, OH he was a historic preservation/ restoration specialist. Mr. Cashion will be remembered for his big heart,...
John Wood
May 7, 2006
John WoodColumbus, NC - John Richard Wood, 74, of 114 Chocolate Drop Mtn. Road, Columbus, NC died Sunday, May 7, 2006 peacefully at his home. Surviving are: his wife, Judith Bouch Wood of the home: three sons, Jim Wood of Charlotte, NC; Michael Wood of San Jose, CA and David Wood of Tampa, FL; one brother, Derek Wood of England....
Mary Hollingsworth
May 5, 2006
Tryon, NC - Mary Ann Wright Henderson Hollingsworth, 63, wife of Mark M. Hollingsworth of 25 Pine Street, Tryon, NC died Friday, May 5, 2006 in St. Luke's Hospital in Columbus, NC. Born in Augusta, GA, she was the daughter of the late Noah and Eleanor Banks Wright. She lived in Tryon, NC for approximately 30 years. The Hollingsworth's have...
Della Bradley
May 4, 2006
TRYON, NC -- Della Bell Bradley, 66, of Lynn Rd., Twin Lanes, Tryon, NC died Thursday, May 4, 2006 in St. Luke's Hospital in Columbus, NC. Born in Henderson County, NC, she was the daughter of the late William and Louise Junie Hyder Bradley. She was pre-deceased in death by her brother Howard Bradley. Surviving are: a sister, Gladys Connor...
Rickie Ashley
May 4, 2006
Columbus, N.C. - Rickie Green Ashley, 50, of 1875 Skyuka Road, Columbus, NC died Thursday, May 4, 2006. Born in Rutherford Co., NC she was the daughter of Clifford and Lillie Mae Pack Green of Tryon, NC. A 1973 graduate of Polk Central High School, she was employed by the Polk County School System for the past eleven years. She...
David Wilson
Apr 28, 2006
Columbus, NC,- Mr. David Boyce Wilson, age 61, of Peniel Rd, Columbus, NC died April 28, 2006 at St. Lukes Hospital, Columbus, NC.Mr. Wilson was born in Catawba County, NC, he was the son of the late James Wilburn and Ellen Janey Benton Wilson. He was employed with Mohawk Industries for over 40 years and was a resident of Polk...
Walter Zuschlag
Apr 23, 2006
Tryon, N.C.- Dr. Walter E. Zuschlag, 76, of 2626 Red Fox Road passed away April 23, 2006 at his home. Born in Illinois he was the son of the late Walter and Lydia Zuschlag and beloved husband of forty-seven years to Maureen P. Zuschlag. Dr. Zuschlag was a retired veterinarian.Survivors in addition to his wife include: Five sons; Alan Zuschlag...
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