Obituaries
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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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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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