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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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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

Robert Arledge

Robert Arledge

May 30, 2019

Robert Earle Arledge, 89, of Tryon passed away peacefully Thursday morning, May 30, 2019 at White Oak Manor of Tryon surrounded by his family.Born in Tryon, he was the son of the late Birch and Janie Hudson Arledge. He was owner of Tryon Plumbing, member of First Baptist Church Tryon for many years, member of Tryon Volunteer Fire Dept., a...

Linda Wydysh

Linda Wydysh

May 26, 2019

Linda Jean Wydysh, 65, of High Point, passed away, Sunday afternoon, May 26, 2019 at Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro.Born in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of Doris Bradshaw Burns of Spartanburg. Mrs. Wydysh moved to High Point in 2000. She was a registered nurse and finished her career at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center in Chapel Hill as research...

Martha Turk

Martha Turk

May 23, 2019

Martha P. Turk of Tryon, NC passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.Martha was the daughter of the late Porter A. and Mary McClary Parrish. Martha spent most of her working career as a software coordinator for the Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) in New Jersey. She worked for the FAA for over 25...

Ursula Ward-Common

Ursula Ward-Common

May 23, 2019

Ursula Veil Ward-Common passed away on May 23, 2019 in Pforzheim, Germany at the age of 84.A long-time resident of Saluda, Ursi was born in Crailsheim Germany, on August 5, 1934, the middle child of Ulrich and Adelaide Veil's nine children. After graduating from Red Cross Nursing School in Stuttgart, she came to America in 1957 to work as a...

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