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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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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Rewa Donley
Aug 18, 2020
Tryon, NC-- Rewa Marjorie Donley, 100, passed away on August 18, 2020 at her home in Tryon, NC.Rewa was born in Christchurch, New Zealand. During her formative years in NZ, Rewa was an avid sailor and competed in swimming and basketball. She could often be found in the company of Mervin (brother) and Joyce (sister) sailing the bays, rivers and...
Mardis Whithed
Aug 17, 2020
An obituary is not available at this time for Mardis Whithed. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Maria Sandoval
Aug 13, 2020
-- Maria Sandoval, 70, of Columbus, NC passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City, NC.A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, at McFarland Funeral Chapel in Tryon, North Carolina.A Funeral Mass will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2020 ...
Paul Sherer
Aug 10, 2020
Paul William Sherer, 93, of Campobello passed away Monday morning, August 10, 2020.Born in Lawrence County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Charles B. Sherer and Ruth Ramey Sherer and husband of the late Alma Hodges Sherer who preceded him in death in 2013.Also preceding him in death were his three siblings: Roberta Sherer Clark and Ralph Sherer...
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