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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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Mary Chambers

Mary Chambers

Jun 18, 2018

Mary Thelma "Doodle" Chambers, 97, of Tryon, NC passed away, Monday, June 18, 2018.Born January 15, 1921 in Homer, GA, she was the daughter of the late George M. and Mary T. Chambers. After graduating from Piedmont College, Demorest, GA in 1947, she spent twelve years with the National Organization of Camp Fire Girls. In 1959, she began as co-director...

John Laughter

John Laughter

Jun 18, 2018

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

Charles Howard

Charles Howard

Jun 18, 2018

Charles Boyce Howard, 76, of Tryon, NC passed away, Monday afternoon, June 18, 2018 at his home.A native of Polk County, NC he was the son of the late Hugh Edward Howard and Estelle Garrett Howard. Mr. Howard was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving as a Drill Sgt. During his working career, he worked in several different fields...

Margaret Wheat

Margaret Wheat

Jun 14, 2018

Margaret Helen Wheat, 79, of Columbus, NC, died Thursday, June 14, 2018 in her home.Born in Scotland, she was the daughter of the late James and Jane Gilgannon Thomson. Margaret worked for IBM as a computer programmer. She enjoyed golf and painting. She was a member of Tryon Country Club.Surviving are her husband, Frank Wheat of the home and a...

Joseph Wray

Joseph Wray

Jun 14, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Joseph Preston Wray (Bishop) Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Robert Blackwell

Robert Blackwell

Jun 8, 2018

Robert Lee Blackwell, 83, of Tryon, NC passed away, Friday morning, June 8, 2018 at White Oak Manor of Tryon.Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Floyd L. Blackwell and Eva Peace Blackwell. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Sue Shehan Blackwell who passed away in 2007. Mr. Blackwell...

Henry Camp

Henry Camp

Jun 8, 2018

Henry Scott Camp, 88, of Columbus, NC passed away, Friday afternoon, June 8, 2018 at Autumn Care of Saluda.Born in Norwich, CT, he was the son of the late Frederick Camp and Imogene Ridgley Camp and husband of the late Ann Smith Camp who passed away December of 2017. Mr. Camp was a graduated from Proctor Academy located in New...

William Brockway

William Brockway

Jun 6, 2018

William Ernest Brockway of Columbus, NC passed away June 6, 2018.No services are planned at this time. To to the family, please

Jean Masologites

Jean Masologites

May 27, 2018

Jean Hamill Masologites, age 92, of Tryon, died peacefully on May 27 at White Oak Manor. A special thanks to the staff there who were tremendously conscientious and caring while looking after Jean the last several years. She was born in Detroit, Michigan. She met her husband, George, while working at the Atlantic Richfield Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She and...

Thomas Hamilton

Thomas Hamilton

May 20, 2018

Thomas Arthur Hamilton, known to all as "Artie", of Tryon NC, passed away May 20, 2018 at his residence in White Oak Manor.Artie was born August 23, 1929 in Rutherford County, NC to Willa Mae Mills Hamilton and Arthur Lee Hamilton. He was the youngest of five children and the only son. He attended grade school in Tryon. By high...

Gilbert Denton

Gilbert Denton

May 19, 2018

Gilbert "Gil" James Denton, 90, of Tryon Estates, Columbus, NC died, May 19, 2018.Born on September 9, 1927 in Zebulon, Wake County, NC, he was the son of the late Jonie William Denton and Addie Delphia Brantley Denton. He attended the University of Buffalo for a B.A. degree in 1950 and attended the University of Buffalo Law School for a...

Ruth Pinckney

Ruth Pinckney

May 16, 2018

Ruth McCullough Pinckney of Bear Creek Pike, TN passed away, Wednesday, May 16, 2018.Born April 8, 1928 in Birmingham, AL, she was the daughter of the late George McCullough and Josephine Knudson. Mrs. Pinckney was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Ruth attended Smith College in Northampton, MA. She and Charles fell in love at first sight on the golf...

Charles Breuer

Charles Breuer

May 15, 2018

Charles Breuer of Tryon, NC passed away, Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Rutherford Hospital, Rutherfordton, NC.Arrangments will be announced. To to the family, please

Shirley Pack

Shirley Pack

May 13, 2018

Shirley Elaine Morris Pack, 79, of Lynn, NC passed away, Sunday, May 13, 2018 at her home.Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Arthur "Cotton" Morris and Geneva Green Waddell Morris and wife of the late Mickey Pack who passed away in 1984. Mrs. Pack worked many years as a beautician at La Plaza...

Collette Thompson

Collette Thompson

May 11, 2018

Collette Thompson of Columbus, NC passed away, Friday, May 11, 2018 at her home.Arrangments will be announced. To to the family, please

Nellie Halford

Nellie Halford

May 11, 2018

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

Kathleen Teal

Kathleen Teal

May 11, 2018

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

James Tilson

James Tilson

May 10, 2018

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

Nellie Halford

Nellie Halford

May 7, 2018

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

Shelia Elkins

Shelia Elkins

May 2, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Shelia Young Elkins (Young). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

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