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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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Georgia Long
Jul 24, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for Georgia Ann Long (Tippett). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Delbert Case
Jul 22, 2019
—Delbert Leon Case of Columbus, NC passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.Delbert was born in Bryson City to the late Charlie Harvey Case and Beulah Disney Case. Delbert was employed by CYP for 35 years, after his retirement, he formed his own business, the Delbert Case Company. Delbert always took great pride...
Lotte Loeb
Jul 20, 2019
Lotte Loeb of Columbus passed away, Saturday evening, July 20, 2019 at her home.Lotte was born on February 3, 1934 in Munich Germany. As a young child Lotte escaped Nazi Germany with her family to Shanghai, China. They lived there for several years and then moved to Sosua, Dominican Republic. They later entered the United States through Ellis Island in...
Geoffrey Tennant
Jul 19, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for Geoffrey McKenzie Tennant. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Iordanis Kikiris
Jul 18, 2019
—Iordanis Kikiris of Lyman, SC passed away on July 18, 2019 at Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville, SC.A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 29, 2019 at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, in Greenville, SC. A Trisagion Memorial will be held at 10:30 a.m. with a funeral service following at 11:00 a.m.Burial will follow the service...
Peggy Painter
Jul 15, 2019
Peggy Jo Shehan Painter of Columbus passed away, on Monday, July 15, 2019.A native of Polk County, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Jake Shehan and Mary Jane Walker Shehan. Peggy Jo was a lover of all sports, a high school wrestling fanatic and a cowbell carrying granny. She was a member of Mill Creek Church of the...
William Jones
Jul 15, 2019
-- William "Allen" Jones, 75, of Tryon, NC passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019. Allen was the son of the late Walter William and Jennie Bishop Jones. Allen was a Polk County native and considered Polk County to be the best on earth. Allen proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. One of Allen's...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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