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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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Bernice Wheeler

Bernice Wheeler

Sep 25, 2020

Bernice Helen Wheeler, 86 years old, of Tryon Estates, Columbus NC, died peacefully in her sleep on September 25, 2020.Bernice was born in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, on October 7, 1933. She was the daughter of the late Walter Liddiard and Doris Lindstrom Liddiard. Bernice was a trained Radiological Technologist. She worked at Niagara General Hospital in Niagara Falls, Ontario,...

John Walker

John Walker

Sep 20, 2020

-- John Gilbert Walker, age 73 of Saluda, NC went to be with Jesus, his Savior, on Sunday morning, the 20th of September 2020.Gil was born in Longview, TX to James Everett and Lilla Mae Walker. Growing up in Longview, he was active in church, played little league baseball and basketball at Longview High. He attended Kilgore Junior College and...

David Lyda

David Lyda

Sep 19, 2020

BAT CAVE – David Eugene Lyda of Bat Cave went home to be with the Lord Saturday, September 19, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.Born in Asheville, he was the son of the late Charlie Grady Lyda and Nancy Justice Lyda. Mr. Lyda was a 1971 graduate of Reynolds High School and a graduate of Fruitland Bible Institute....

Steven Silvia

Steven Silvia

Sep 14, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Steven Joseph Silvia. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Robert Hewitt

Robert Hewitt

Sep 12, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Robert Scafe Hewitt. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Rebecca English

Rebecca English

Sep 9, 2020

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Carroll Kittelson

Carroll Kittelson

Sep 8, 2020

Carroll Dean Kittelson, 87, of Columbus passed away Tuesday morning, September 8, 2020 at his home.He was the husband of Leonore Jean Kittelson.Mr. Kittelson will be sent to West Laurel Hill Funeral Home in Bala Cynwyd, PA for services and burial. To to the family, please

Vincent Petrone

Vincent Petrone

Sep 7, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Vincent Joseph Petrone. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Renee Bedor

Renee Bedor

Sep 1, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Renee Sherman Bedor. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Martha Foster

Martha Foster

Aug 30, 2020

Martha Gilbert Foster, 90, of Union, SC went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 30, 2020.A native of Polk County, NC, Martha was the daughter of the late Daniel and Lula Conner Gilbert.  She was a member of Philippi Baptist Church in Union, SC.  Martha was a loving mother and grandmother, she had a nurturing spirit, always putting...

Douglas Mcdowell

Douglas Mcdowell

Aug 29, 2020

—Mr. Douglas Gene McDowell was born July 2, 1958.  He entered eternal rest on August 29, 2020.He was a native of Spartanburg County, South Carolina and the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Boyce and Margaret McDowell.Left to cherish his loving memories is his special loving companion, Ms. Debra Hamberry of the home; a daughter, Christine Nicole McDowell of...

Betty Powell

Betty Powell

Aug 29, 2020

Spartanburg, SC—Betty Wallace Powell, 88, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Pacifica Senior Living in Spartanburg, SC.Betty was the daughter of the late Walter William Wallace and Ruth Cochran Wallace.  She worked as an administrative assistant for C&S Bank in Spartanburg, SC prior to her retirement.  Betty enjoyed sewing, square dancing and reading. She was...

Jeanne Day

Jeanne Day

Aug 29, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Jeanne Mary Day. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

James Buffington

James Buffington

Aug 29, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for James David Buffington. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Lois Recca

Lois Recca

Aug 27, 2020

MAULDIN – Diane Ravan Recca, 69, of Mauldin passed away Thursday morning, August 27, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Greenville.Born in Polk County, she was the daughter of the late J.D. and Nell Dedman Ravan. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She always went above and beyond and would love you to the moon and...

Teddy Owens

Teddy Owens

Aug 25, 2020

Teddy Bruce Owens (Ted) of Columbus, NC, passed into glory at Mission Hospital surrounded by family via webcam on August 25, 2020 after a brief illness.He was born on June 14, 1937 in Tryon, NC, to the late Ruby Waters. He graduated from Mill Spring High School, served in the US Navy in the Persian Gulf and attended Wofford College....

Nat Ozmon

Nat Ozmon

Aug 22, 2020

--Nat Peter Ozmon Jr. of Columbus, North Carolina, died August 22, 2020.Nat was an avid sailor for many years, and with his wife Beverly loved sailing on Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin, and then on Lake Michigan, sailing out of Racine, Wisconsin. He and Beverly enjoyed retirement in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.Nat served his country in Vietnam as a...

Luella Murch

Luella Murch

Aug 20, 2020

Luella Annette Murch died peacefully of natural causes on August 20, 2020. She was born on July 8th, 1929, to Ernest C. and Louise Whitney in West Springfield, Pennsylvania.  She was the 7th child of 10 siblings.  Luella attended Edinboro State College and Pennsylvania State University earning a Bachelor of Science in Bacteriology.  Later, at age 51 she completed a...

Anthony Pace

Anthony Pace

Aug 19, 2020

Anthony Samuel Pace, 48, of the Fork Creek Community, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday morning, August 19, 2020 at his home following a battle with cancer.A native and lifelong resident of Saluda, he was the son of Ralph Samuel Pace and Hazel Blackwell Pace of Saluda. Anthony was a graduate of East Henderson High School Class of...

Myrtle Heitman

Myrtle Heitman

Aug 19, 2020

Columbus, NC--Myrtle Thelma Heitman née Swanson, 92 years old, of 619 Laurel Lake Drive, Columbus, NC, died on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, of natural causes. Myrtle was born in Chicago, IL, to the late Harry Leonard Swanson and Emma Swanson, née West. She was the loving and beloved wife of the late Donald Stemler Heitman. Myrtle was raised and educated...

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