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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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Phelmas Carswell

Phelmas Carswell

Apr 24, 2017

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

Robert Krause

Robert Krause

Apr 24, 2017

- Robert Stanton Krause-It is a common expression for those in aviation that "God is my co-pilot". Now God has a new co-pilot. Robert S. Krause of Columbus, NC, formally of Pompton Plains, Franklin Lakes, Green Pond and Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ took his final flight Monday, April 24, 2017 at the age of 95. Born on July 15, 1921 in Hackensack,...

Ann Mccown

Ann Mccown

Apr 23, 2017

Ann Bowen McCown described her marriage as "a good one." After a noon service on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the Church of the Holy Cross (Episcopal), 150 Melrose Avenue, Tryon, NC, her ashes will be interred there in the Memorial Garden as are those of her late husband, William Vance McCown.Ann was born in Tryon on November 6, 1934...

Donald Moran

Donald Moran

Apr 23, 2017

Donald Max Moran, 83 of Columbus, NC, died April 23, 2017 in Mary Black Hospital in Spartanburg, SC. Born in Alamance Co., NC, he was the son of the late Winfred and Betty Lloyd Moran . Donald was the widow of Peggy Moran who died in 2016. He worked with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for 27 years before retiring...

Kena Eubanks

Kena Eubanks

Apr 19, 2017

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

Lawrence Swabb

Lawrence Swabb

Apr 15, 2017

Lawrence E. Swabb, Jr., 94, died Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Tryon Estates. He was the son of Cora and Lawrence E. Swabb, Sr. of Dayton, OH. He was married for 73 years to his wife, Gertrude who survives him. They moved from Short Hills, NJ to Tryon Estates in 1997.Lawrence was a veteran of WWII, where he served as...

Thomas Manns

Thomas Manns

Apr 15, 2017

Thomas (Tommy) E. Manns Jr., 90 years old, joined Jesus in heaven on Saturday, April 15, 2017. He most recently lived at 3319 Heritage Drive, in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Born in Winters, Texas on September 12, 1926, he was the son of the late Thomas E. Manns Sr. and Inez Neill Manns. After graduating from Winters High School, Tommy joined...

James Mullins

James Mullins

Apr 14, 2017

Tryon, NC- James Edward Mullins, 85, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2017 at the Smith-Phayer Hospice House in Landrum, SC.James was the son of the late Russell and Martha Brown Ball Mullins in Beaver Creek Ohio. He retired from General Motors after 34 years of service as a machinist. In 1985, upon his retirement, he and his wife Rachel...

Ethel Saddler

Ethel Saddler

Apr 12, 2017

Ethel Ferguson Saddler, 91 of Wilmington, DE died in Columbus, NC on April 12, 2017 which would also have been her 68th wedding anniversary.Ethel was a long time interior designer and owner of the Designer's Showcase. Many of the finest homes in Wilmington were decorated by Ethel.She is survived by her daughter Adrienne Reilly of Columbus, NC, and sons Keith...

Cynthia Mccraw

Cynthia Mccraw

Apr 5, 2017

Cynthia "Cindy" Kay McCraw, 53, of Landrum, SC, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Harold McDowell and Shirley Waters McDowell. Cindy enjoyed horseback riding and being outdoors. She attended Mill Spring First Baptist Church. Cindy will be dearly missed by all who knew her.Survivng are...

Vilma Flanagan

Vilma Flanagan

Apr 2, 2017

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

Parky Flanagan

Parky Flanagan

Apr 2, 2017

- Vilma "Parky" Craycraft Flanagan passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Spartanburg Restorative Care in Spartanburg, SC.Parky was born in Ohio to the late John and Ora Mae Bennett Parkansky. She retired from AACOA formerly known as the Mastic Corporation in South Bend, IN and later retired from Ancilla College in Donaldson, IN. She volunteered for many local...

Norman Cole

Norman Cole

Mar 31, 2017

Norman Joseph Cole, 63, of Mill Spring, NC, died peacefully in his home on March 31, 2017. Norm was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer two years ago, which he fought with remarkable determination. He left his world surrounded by his loving family. He and his wife Donna (Shepherd) Cole recently celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary.Norm was born November 8,...

Charles Cochran

Charles Cochran

Mar 28, 2017

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

Betty Huddleston

Betty Huddleston

Mar 25, 2017

-Betty Lane Huddleston, 92, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at White Oak of Tryon in Tryon, NC.Betty had many talents; she was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed baking. She was involved in AAUW and was a member of Tryon Presbyterian Church for many years.Betty was predeceased by her husband Stanley Huddleston in 2011.Surviving are a son, David Lane...

Lettie Rhodes

Lettie Rhodes

Mar 23, 2017

-Jeanette A. Rhodes of Saluda, NC died peacefully on Thursday, March 23, 2017, at Laurel Woods, Columbus, NC. A native of Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Butler and Blanche Covil Arledge, and widow of Tollie M. Rhodes. She was member of Fork Creek Baptist Church, Saluda, NC for over 70 years. Jeanette was a homemaker...

Patricia Fiol

Patricia Fiol

Mar 22, 2017

A memorial service for Patricia Ann Fiol, who passed away March 22, 2017 will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2017 in the McFarland Funeral Chapel with Dr. Dent Davis officiating. To to the family, please

Pearl Gritton

Pearl Gritton

Mar 20, 2017

Pearl Gritton peacefully departed this world as spring arrived on March 20, 2017.She was born Pearl Berryman May 28, 1932 in Irvine, KY. She married the love of her life Maurice Gritton on September 19, 1953. They had two children, Stephen and Debra. She enjoyed working in the home, at the Harrodsburg school cafeteria, and at Eaton/Signet manufacturing company. In...

Dorothy Bright

Dorothy Bright

Mar 19, 2017

- Dorothy (Dottie) Bright, 87, passed away on March 19, 2017 at Tryon Estates in Columbus, NC surrounded by her family.Dottie was predeceased by her parents Fredrick and Grace Marburger, a son David Bright, a grandson Tim Bright, and two brothers, Fredrick Marburger and James Marburger.Left to cherish her memory are her husband Harold (Hal) Bright, two daughters, Karen Bright...

Margaret Lentz

Margaret Lentz

Mar 12, 2017

Margaret Louise Robinson Lentz, 90, of Columbus, NC passed away March 12, 2017 at LaurelWoods in Columbus, NC.Born in Liverpool, England, she was the daughter of the late George Harper Robinson and Ruth Elizabeth Baggott Robinson and wife of the late George Lentz who passed away in 2006. Mrs. Lentz was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Tryon,...

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