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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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Peter Genero

Peter Genero

Dec 18, 2017

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

Mary Andrews

Mary Andrews

Dec 17, 2017

- Mary Lou Mahaffey Andrews, 86, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Arkansas. She was born on Nov. 8, 1931 in Chesnee, S.C. Mary Lou was the daughter of the late Ed and Etta Jones Mahaffey. She was a member of Melvin Hill Church of the Brethren.Surviving is her daughter, Markita A. Rogers and...

Harris Dake

Harris Dake

Dec 16, 2017

- Harris Franklin Dake, 93, of Tryon, NC passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017.Born in Ogdensburg, NY, he was the son of the late Ernest Bromling and Addie Elizabeth Edwards Dake. After high school, Harris enlisted in the United States Army, serving as Staff Sergeant in Patton's Third Army, and was a P.O.W. Upon retirement from service, he and...

Harris Dake

Harris Dake

Dec 16, 2017

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

Jack Jacobus

Jack Jacobus

Dec 14, 2017

Jack H. Jacobus passed away, Thursday evening, December 14, 2017 in Rock Hill, SC. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 16, 2017 in Polk Memorial Gardens, Columbus, NC with Dr. Chris Osborn officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Polk County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. To to the family, please

Peggy Case

Peggy Case

Dec 13, 2017

- Peggy Richardson Case, 67, of Tryon, NC passed away on December, 13, 2017 at Smith Phayer Hospice House in Landrum, SC.Peggy was the daughter of Stafford and Lazell Meade Richardson. She worked as a seamstress in the textile industry for 25 years. Peggy loved music and served as the organist for Full Gospel Wilderness Church in Lynn, NC where...

Peggy Case

Peggy Case

Dec 13, 2017

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

Ruth Weckerley

Ruth Weckerley

Dec 12, 2017

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

Albert Teague

Albert Teague

Dec 8, 2017

- Rev. Albert Lewis Teague, 77, of Columbus, NC went home to be with the Lord, Friday morning, December 8, 2017.Rev. Teague was the son of the late Charles and Mae Watson Teague. He was a devoted husband, farther, and loved serving the Lord. Rev. Teague served as a minister of the Baptist Faith for over thirty five years. He...

Carl Jones

Carl Jones

Dec 6, 2017

Carl Levance Jones, 72, of Saluda, NC, died Wednesday, December 06, 2017 in Autumn Care of Saluda, Saluda, NC.Born in Henderson County, NC, he was the son of the late Napoleon and Rosalie Stamper Jones. Carl worked as a truck driver with numerous companies during his working career. He will be remembered as someone who loved to tinker on numerous...

Barbara Belthoff

Barbara Belthoff

Dec 5, 2017

Barbara A. Belthoff, 81, of Tryon, NC, passed away Tuesday morning December 5, 2017, at Mission Hospital, Asheville, NC, following a brief illness.Born in Teaneck, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Joseph J. Erdmann and Ann Elizabeth Donnelly Erdmann. Mrs. Belthoff was a loyal member of the former music group "The Carolines" and past member of the Tryon...

Eric Strand

Eric Strand

Dec 1, 2017

Columbus, NC- Eric William Strand, 63, of Columbus, NC, son of the late William and Roberta Kellerman, died, Friday, December 1, 2017 in St. Francis Hospital, Greenville, SC.No services are planned. To to the family, please

Pamela Gibbs

Pamela Gibbs

Nov 29, 2017

Tryon, NC- Pamela Ann Waldrop Gibbs passed away in her sleep on the morning of November 29, 2017. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many.Pam was born June 28th, 1956 in Greenville, SC to the late Charles Edward Waldrop and Margaret Nicholson Waldrop.Pam is survived by husband, Willliam Michael Gibbs of Tryon, NC; three children:...

James Swift

James Swift

Nov 29, 2017

Tom Swift passed away Thursday at Elizabeth House in Hendersonville. He brought laughter and great stories to everyone he met, and he never met a stranger. Tom was a graduate of the Wharton School at U of Pa, a Navy pilot in WWII, and a business man. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary C. Swift, sons...

Wanda Veh

Wanda Veh

Nov 27, 2017

-Wanda Emch Veh passed away in the presence of her loving family on November 27, 2017 in Columbus, North Carolina where she resided at Tryon Estates.Wanda was born April 29, 1930 in the Madison Township, Ohio home of her parents, Myron Emch and Gladys Johnson Emch. A graduate of Gibsonburg High School, she earned a BA in Fine Art in...

Jennie Adams

Jennie Adams

Nov 24, 2017

-Jennie Arledge Adams, of Saluda, passed away early Friday morning, November 24, 2017 at the age of 84. She was born May 14, 1933 to the late John Spurgeon and Leila Denton Arledge.Jennie was a lifelong resident of Saluda and lifelong member of Saluda First Baptist Church. She was very active in both her community and church. She enjoyed voracious...

Cora Heatherly

Cora Heatherly

Nov 24, 2017

Cora Jane Heatherly, 68, of Tryon, NC passed away, Friday morning, November 24, 2017 at the Smith Phayer Hospice House, Landrum, SC.Born in Birmingham, AL, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary Frances Roper. Mrs. Heatherly was a member of Pacolet Baptist Church in Lynn, NC.Surviving is her husband of forty-five years, RC Heatherly.A graveside service will...

Linda Henderson

Linda Henderson

Nov 22, 2017

Linda Hayes Henderson, 68, of Campobello, SC, died, Tuesday, November 21, 2017 in her home.Born in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Rutherford B. and Mary Lee Parker Hayes. She was the widow of Bobby Earl Henderson. Linda grew up in the Tryon area, attending Tryon Pentecostal Holiness Church in her childhood. Linda graduated from Blue Ridge...

Jeanne Van Dusen

Jeanne Van Dusen

Nov 22, 2017

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Eugene Wyckoff

Eugene Wyckoff

Nov 21, 2017

Eugene William Wyckoff, 86, passed away on November 21, 2017, after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Martins Ferry, Ohio; a graduate of Bowling Green and Michigan State Universities, and a Navy veteran who served in Panama. Mr. Wyckoff enjoyed two equal careers of 25 years, first as a marketing researcher for Cryovac, and then as a stockbroker...

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