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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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Nellie Batson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Joe Culbreth

Joe Culbreth

Oct 8, 2017

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

Nicky Culbreth

Nicky Culbreth

Oct 8, 2017

Joe Neal (Nicky) Culbreth, 74, of Columbus, NC died, Sunday October, 8, 2017 at his home.Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Joe Cletus "Buster" and Irene Lindsey Culbreth. He retired from Windstream after 43 years of service. Nicky was a member of the Rescue Squad where he served since 1970. He enjoyed helping people,...

Willis Ford

Willis Ford

Oct 5, 2017

Willis E. Ford of Asheville, NC passed away, Thursday morning, October 5, 2017 at Chunns Cove Assisted Living, Asheville, NC.Arrangements will be announced. To to the family, please

Laura Bitter

Laura Bitter

Oct 4, 2017

It is with sadness that the family of Laura Ann Cassedy Bitter announces her passing on Oct 4, 2017.Laura was born in Albany, NY on January 21, 1929 to Anne McBride Cassedy and Spencer Daniel Cassedy. She grew up with her beloved parents and sister Eleanor Cassedy Leggett at the farm on Farm-to-Market Road just up the hill from Mechanicville...

Clyde Plumley

Clyde Plumley

Oct 3, 2017

- SMSGT. Clyde B. Plumley, USAF Retired, 74, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017.Clyde didn't lose his battle with cancer; God just decided he had fought long enough. He traveled all over the world during almost 25 years in the Air Force. When he got to Vietnam in June 1967, they gave an M-16 and a .38 and made...

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