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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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Wyndham Morehead
Aug 29, 2019
--Wyndham McCall Morehead (Wyndy) resident of Tryon North Carolina died on Thursday, August 29, surrounded by family at Spartanburg Regional Health Center after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.Born in New Orleans on November 15, 1941, she was the daughter of the late George Ferrier McCall and the late Francis Douglas Bloodworth. She is survived by her husband of fifty-six...
Laurinda Markland
Aug 28, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for Laurinda Sue Markland (Miles). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
William Thompson
Aug 28, 2019
--William Dennis (Dee) Thompson, age 66, of Columbus, NC died unexpectedly Wednesday, August 28, 2019.Born in Columbia, South Carolina – son of late Claude B. Thompson and Sarah Cannon Thompson, Dee graduated from Tryon High School in 1970. He was a self-employed carpenter, an avid outdoorsman and loved his family.Dee will be lovingly remembered by his brother - David A....
Robert Field
Aug 19, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for Robert Clark Field. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Kay Osborne
Aug 19, 2019
- Kay Nidiffer Osborne died peacefully August 19, 2019, at her home.Born in Columbia, SC in 1943, she was the daughter of Wayne Woodrow Nidiffer and Lillie Edens Herndon. Mrs. Osborne was a graduate of the University of SC, Columbia University, and Winthrop University, with post-graduate certifications from Georgetown University, and South Carolina's Executive Institute. In Columbia, SC, Mrs. Osborne...
Loretta Pack
Aug 16, 2019
—Loretta G. Pack passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019.Arrangements will be announced. To to the family, please
Mildred Pearson
Aug 16, 2019
Mildred Pearson of the Melrose community, Saluda passed away, Friday, August 16, 2019 at Smith Phayer Hospice House. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, August 25, 2019 in the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah's Witnesses, Columbus, NC with Mr. John Diehl officiating. To to the family, please
Harold Mathers
Aug 16, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for Harold Melvin Mathers. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Kenneth Day
Aug 15, 2019
Kenneth Carlyle Day of Catlett Virginia, born on July 29th, 1933, passed away peacefully in his home on August 15th, 2019. He was adored by his three children: Elizabeth Anne, Mary Helen, and Kenneth Andrew, their families,11 grandchildren, and cherished friends. Casey is now reunited with his beloved wife, Anne, who passed away in 2004. During his life, he served...
Stephen Shaffer
Aug 14, 2019
On Wednesday, August 14, 2019, Stephen Roger Shaffer, M.D., loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at age 81.Stephen "Step" Shaffer was born on October 1, 1937 in Tryon, North Carolina to Roger and Jane (Harwood) Shaffer.He is survived by his wife of 13 years Cynthia (Bowles) Shaffer. Together they have lived in Charlotte, NC; Bloomington, IL; Longboat Key, FL;...
Stephen Shaffer
Aug 14, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for Stephen Roger Shaffer. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Peter Bland
Aug 8, 2019
Peter Bland of Londonderry, NH passed away unexpectedly, August 8, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital in Columbus, NC.Born in Manchester, England, he was the son of the late John Bland and Emily Harrison Bland. Mr. Bland moved to America in October 1962 by ship to New York like many other immigrants. He went on to further his career in Aeronautical...
Nancy Leister
Aug 7, 2019
Nancy Sue Craven Leister, 78, of Tryon, NC passed away Wednesday August 8, 2019 at Laurelwood Memory care in Columbus, NC.Nancy was born on October 3, 1940 in Beaver Falls, PA. She will be remembered for her love of dogs, Christmas and Teddy Bears. She was magical in everything she did. Her nature was one of curiosity, creativity and generosity....
Alfred Page
Aug 7, 2019
-- Alfred Moore Page, 79, of Tryon, NC died on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the Smith Phayer Hospice House in Landrum, SC.Born in Princeton, New Jersey, January 31, 1940 to Cary Lee Page and Martha Moore Page, he was the youngest of three children. The family moved to Greenville, SC and then to Tryon, NC in 1947. On his...
Eleanor Lever
Aug 4, 2019
--Eleanor Louise Rierson Lever, a long-time resident of Alexandria, VA, died peacefully on Sunday, August 4, 2019, at White Oak Manor in Tryon, NC. She was 92 years old.Mrs. Lever was born on July 30, 1927, in Roanoke County, VA to Maynard Washington, and Katherine Kittinger Rierson. She attended Roanoke College and graduated in 1950 from the Woman's College of...
Roderick Wilkins
Jul 31, 2019
-- SGT Roderick Lynn Wilkins, U.S. Army, 35, of Inman, SC passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 in the Netherlands while serving on active duty. Born in Spartanburg, SC and grew up in Pea Ridge, NC, Sgt. Wilkins was the son of Joseph Simpson of Rutherfordton, NC and the late Libby Wilkins Simpson.Sgt. Wilkins graduated Polk County High School in...
Ronny Lance
Jul 29, 2019
--Ronny Lance, 71, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2019.Ronny was born in Brevard, NC and lived many years in Atlanta, GA. He called Polk County home for the past 27 years. Ronny was an honest, fun-loving family man with a great sense of humor who loved golf. For many years he was known as "Coach Pappy" while coaching...
Kathy Chennault
Jul 29, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for Kathy Louise Chennault (Chennault). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Helen Cofer
Jul 27, 2019
Helen Catherine Cofer died at her home in Tryon Estates, Columbus NC Saturday, July 27, 2019.Helen was born May 7, 1933 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to the late Theodore M Oberholz and Margaret Jean Hickok Oberholz. Helen was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and spent her career as an elementary school teacher in Florida. Dick and she...
William Arnold
Jul 26, 2019
William Arnold of Tryon passed away, July 26, 2019 at his home.Arrangements will be announced. To to the family, please
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