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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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Stacey Chorbajian
Nov 21, 2017
Stacey Ruth Chorbajian, 38, passed from the arms of her family into the arms of Jesus, November 21, 2017. Stacey was born June 16, 1979 in Greenwood, SC. She is survived by her parents, Myron and Kathy Chorbajian, her siblings, Pamela, John, Teresa, Rita, Chris, Rick and Karissa, their families including nieces, nephews, her fiance, Kenneth and special dog, Haven....
Linda Henderson
Nov 21, 2017
An obituary is not available at this time for Linda Hayes Henderson (Hayes). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Gunnard Rubini
Nov 20, 2017
Gunnard Armand Rubini of Columbus, NC passed away, Monday morning, November 20, 2017.A full obituary will be published in the near future. To to the family, please
George Sain
Nov 20, 2017
George Leonard Sain, 91, of Columbus, NC, went home to be with the Lord, Monday evening, November 20, 2017at his home.Born July 10, 1926 in Holbert Cove, he was the son of the late William Zach and Lettie Thompson Sain. George was a man of many hats husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was the husband of 68 years...
Douglas Walker
Nov 19, 2017
Douglas Michael Walker, our amazing husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend went home to be with the Lord Sunday morning, November 19, 2017 surrounded by his family.Born March 11, 1949 as the youngest of ten children, Doug accomplished enough in sixty-eight years to fill ten lifetimes. Feeling compelled to serve his country; Doug voluntarily joined the U.S. Army at the...
Nellie Batson
Nov 16, 2017
Nellie Kathryn Batson, 92, of Saluda, NC, died Thursday, November 16, 2017 in Autumn Care of Saluda, Saluda, NC.Born in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Nellie Bury Fowler. Nellie was the widow of Alvin Forrest Batson. She loved music, and enjoyed fishing and watching golf on television. She moved to Autumn Care of Saluda...
Lee Cooper
Nov 14, 2017
- Lee Derrick Cooper, Sr., 63, of the Green Creek Community passed away on November 14, 2017 at Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville, NC.Born to the late Eddie Lee and Betty Ann Moise Cooper, he grew up in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, and moved to Bolivia, North Carolina at the age of 18. At the age of 21, he married the...
Jane Doe
Nov 13, 2017
An obituary is not available at this time for Jane Elizabeth Doe. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Robert Veh
Nov 11, 2017
Robert F. Veh, 87, died on Saturday, November 11, 2017 in Columbus, North Carolina where he had resided in the Tryon Estates community since 2008.Bob was born in Fremont, Ohio on November 24, 1929 to George F. Veh and Marcia Long Veh.. A native of Gibsonburg, Ohio, Bob was descended from John F. Yeasting and Michael G. Veh, among the...
Helen Arledge
Nov 6, 2017
- Helen Blythe Arledge, 86, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017 at Spartanburg Restorative Care in Spartanburg, SC.Helen was the daughter of the late James and Nellie Jones Blythe. She worked for many years at St. Luke's Hospital in Columbus, NC as Central Supply Supervisor. Helen loved her grandchildren dearly, and enjoyed attending their school and sporting events. She...
Frances Jenkins
Nov 5, 2017
- Frances Haynes Jenkins, 91, a Resident of Sunny View, went to be with Jesus on the 5th day of November at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mark and Charis Jolliffe at 341 Fairlane Dr., Spartanburg, SC, 29307.Born February 10, 1926 in Sunny View, NC, Frances graduated from Sunny View High School as the class Valedictorian. Upon graduation,...
Charles Davis
Nov 1, 2017
- Charles K. Davis Sr., 81, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.A native of Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Fred and Cathleen Burrell Davis. Charles worked as a carpenter for many years and enjoyed woodcrafts and storytelling. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Mill Spring, NC.Charles...
John Proctor
Oct 31, 2017
Hendersonville, NC- John Alexander Proctor, 92, of Hendersonville, NC, died, Tuesday, October 31, 2017 in Mission Hospital, Asheville, NC.Services will be held at a later date. To to the family, please
Joan Schoeppner
Oct 26, 2017
Joan Lucille Hane Schoeppner, 91, of Columbus, NC, died, Thursday, October 26, 2017 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.Born in Columbus, OH, she was the daughter of the late William Orlando and Mabel Heyl Hane. Joan was the widow of the late Earl Schoeppner who passed away in 2016. Joan graduated from Ohio State University with a bachelor's degree in Dental...
Donald Schlegel
Oct 23, 2017
Donald "Papa and Bop" Orin Schlegel, 83, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017 at Tryon Estates in Columbus, NC.Don was the son of the late Lloyd and Elizabeth Scheurenbrand Schlegel. Born in South Dakota, he was raised on his family's farm. Don graduated from Armor High School in 1952 and from South Dakota School of Mines in 1956. He...
Dorothy Emery
Oct 21, 2017
An obituary is not available at this time for Dorothy Jackson Emery. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Robert Carpenter
Oct 19, 2017
- Robert Bruce Carpenter, 75, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017.Born in Roane, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Bruce and Mary Gllispie Carpenter.Surviving is a brother, Kenneth Carpenter (Anna) of Forest City, NC.A graveside service will be held at Daughty Cemetery in Elkview, Roan County, West Virginia at a later date. To to the family,...
Mark Jones
Oct 16, 2017
-Mark Alan "Boney" Jones, 63, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017 at Park Ridge Hospital in Fletcher, NC.Mark was the son of the late Napoleon Bonapart and Rosalie Stamper Jones. Mark was an owner/operator truck driver for Mercer Transportation until his retirement in 2005. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, spending time with his family, and his dogs Rusty and...
Verla Hastings
Oct 10, 2017
Verla M. Hastings, 92, of Hendersonville, NC went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday morning, October 10, 2017 at Sunny Brook, Hendersonville, NC.Arrangements will be announced. To to the family, please
Virginia Graves
Oct 9, 2017
Virginia Kathleen Graves, 91, of Tryon, NC died, Monday, October 9, 2017 in White Oak Manor of Tryon.Born in Aurora, IL, she was the daughter of the late George and Kathleen Beiver Banbury. She was the widow of Robert Graves who passed away in 1990. Virginia enjoyed painting, quilting, and reading. She was a member of Tryon Presbyterian Church. She...
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