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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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Eldonna Butler

Eldonna Butler

Jul 14, 2019

—Eldonna (Donna) P. Butler, 71, formerly of Columbus, NC passed away Sunday evening, July 14, 2019 at Community Hospice Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring and Palliative Care of Jacksonville, FL.Donna, the daughter of the late Bertus H. and Eleanor (Kuhlmeier) Plucker, was born in Lennox, SD. She attended grade school in a one room school house and graduated from...

Betty Jackson

Betty Jackson

Jul 13, 2019

Betty Jo Arledge Jackson, 84, of Mill Spring, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday morning, July 13, 2019 at Ridge Rest Assisted Living, Columbus.A native of Polk County, she was the daughter of the late Arnold H. Arledge and Orpha Newman Arledge and wife of the late Loyd H. Jackson who passed away in 2009. She was a...

Karen Pritchard

Karen Pritchard

Jul 11, 2019

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

Martin Michel

Martin Michel

Jul 5, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Martin Leonard Michel. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

William Jones

William Jones

Jul 3, 2019

William B. Jones, 81, of Lake Lanier, Landrum, SC died of esophageal cancer, July 3, 2019.Bill was brought up in Lyman, SC, attended James F. Byrnes High School in Duncan, SC. He was an Eagle Scout and the first President of the Student Body at Byrnes High School, Class of 1956.Bill earned his BS degree in 1960 and MBA degree...

Jesse Johnson

Jesse Johnson

Jun 30, 2019

Tommy "Tom" Johnson of Florence, SC passed away, Sunday evening, June 30, 2019 after a short illness surrounded by his family.A native of Saluda, NC, he was the son of the late Ray and Wilma Johnson. After high school, he left Saluda and lived in South Carolina, but Saluda was always home. "Mr. Tom" was owner of Mariachis Mexican Restaurants...

Shirley Axtell

Shirley Axtell

Jun 25, 2019

Shirley Barnes Axtell of Columbus, passed away, Tuesday morning, June 25, 2019.No local services are planned. To to the family, please

George Dorsch

George Dorsch

Jun 25, 2019

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

Ralph Schnell

Ralph Schnell

Jun 23, 2019

-- Ralph Eugene Schnell passed away at his home on Sunday, June 23, 2019.Ralph was the son of the late Alfred John and Esther Hamilton Schnell. Ralph was born on October 14, 1934 in Olean, NY and attended Union Springs Academy in Union Springs, NY and Alfred University in Alfred, NY. He served in the U.S. Army as a member...

Michael Bentivegna

Michael Bentivegna

Jun 22, 2019

--Michael Bentivegna Jr. passed quietly in his sleep on June 22nd, 2019. The son of Michael and Rachael Bentivegna, Michael was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Michael is survived by his family who loved him dearly: wife Alice Bentivegna, their four children and their spouses, Kara and Bob Ballentine, Lisa and Rick Knopp, Michael and Monica Bentivegna, Jennifer...

Ronald Smith

Ronald Smith

Jun 19, 2019

—Ronald E. Smith, beloved husband and father, died June 19, 2019 in his home.Ron was born in 1943 in Buffalo, NY, the son of the late Buffalo Bob Smith and Mildred C. Smith. He is survived by Rosemary, his spouse of 54 years; his son, Robert D. Smith and wife Daphne of Glen Rock, NJ; his daughter Meg and husband...

Lois Sprague

Lois Sprague

Jun 19, 2019

Lois Elaine Sprague, 81, of Columbus, passed away, Wednesday morning, June 19, 2019 at Smith Phayer Hospice House.Born in Newark, NJ, she was the daughter of the late David Dewitt Wells and Alma Sarah Kronemeyer Wells. She was a very loving and dedicated wife.Surviving is her husband, William S, Sprague. Also many nieces and nephews.No services are planned. To to...

Shirley Porter

Shirley Porter

Jun 17, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Shirley Ann Porter (Sternberg). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

John Hutcherson

John Hutcherson

Jun 14, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for John Thomas Hutcherson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Phillip Fischer

Phillip Fischer

Jun 13, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Phillip Elsworth Fischer. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Agnes Smith

Agnes Smith

Jun 11, 2019

—Glenda R. Smith, 75 of Landrum, SC went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.Glenda was the daughter of Mamie Ruth Thompson Foster and the late Warren Glen McInnis. Glenda was a graduate of Tryon High school and Spartanburg General School of Nursing. During her career, Glenda worked in many different capacities as a nurse which included...

Ollie Mccutcheon

Ollie Mccutcheon

Jun 10, 2019

Ollie Frances Morris McCutcheon, 90 years old, formerly of Bucks Garden (Gilboa), WV passed away on June 10, 2019 at her home in Columbus, NC. Ollie was born on June 6, 1929 at Beard's Fork, WV. to Silas and Bertha Morris. Ollie lived in NC for the last six years and enjoyed being near her family. Her daughter, Brenda, was...

Robert Orr

Robert Orr

Jun 7, 2019

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

Myrtle Morgan

Myrtle Morgan

Jun 2, 2019

Collette Newman Morgan, 86, of Landrum passed away, Sunday morning, June 2, 109 at White Oak Manor of Tryon.Born in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Vance and Myrtle Wilkerson Newman and widow of Glenn P. Morgan who passed away in 2011. Mrs. Morgan enjoyed reading and was a member of First Baptist Church of Landrum.Surviving are...

Woodrow Hill

Woodrow Hill

Jun 1, 2019

Woodrow Wilson Hill, Jr. of Mill Spring passed away, Saturday morning, June 1, 2019 at Smith Phayer Hospice House, Landrum. To to the family, please

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