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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James Conner

James Conner

Nov 12, 2016

Hoyt Conner, 70, of Saluda, NC passed away Saturday afternoon, November 12, 2016 in the Smith Phayer Hospice House in Landrum, SC.A native of Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late George Luther Conner and Minnie Lee Sain Conner. Hoyt retired from Hatch Plant after 44 years of service. He was an avid lover of drag racing,...

William Sherman

William Sherman

Nov 11, 2016

William "Bill" John Sherman, 81, of Mill Spring, NC, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, November 11, 2016 in his home.Born in Springfields Garden, NY, he was the son of the late Louis and Helen Donnely Sherman. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked for many years for the Water Authority in New York. Bill...

Carol Wallace

Carol Wallace

Nov 7, 2016

- Carol "Sue" Wallace, 72, passed away at home after a long, courageous battle with leukemia on Monday, November 7, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.Sue was born to the late George Russell Becker and Ethel Bender Becker and was raised in Pittsburgh, PA. Sue obtained her bachelor degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College and taught fourth grade. During the...

Rolland Conner

Rolland Conner

Nov 4, 2016

Glenn Conner was born April 11, 1957 to Jeanette and Bud Conner. He and his Brothers, Jeff, Larry, Charles( and cousins David and Mark) grew up together riding dirt bikes, fishing, and playing football in Columbus N.C. At 16 he met the love of his life, Cookie. After several years of romance (including introducing Cookie to her first slice of...

Vanelle Wilson

Vanelle Wilson

Nov 4, 2016

Vanelle Jackson Wilson, 92, died Friday, November 4, 2016 in the Smith Phayer Hospice House In Landrum, South Carolina. A native of the Sunny View community, she was the daughter of the late Pinckney and Sophia Brown Jackson. She was preceeded in death by nine brothers and sisters. Survivors are her husband of 69 years , Calvin and one son...

Judith Davis

Judith Davis

Nov 2, 2016

Tryon, NC- Judith Ann Davis, 69, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016.Arrangements are pending. To to the family, please

Katharine Rindge

Katharine Rindge

Nov 1, 2016

In blessed peace, Katharine Boerner Rindge continued her journey the morning of Nov. 1, 2016, at her home in Columbus, N.C., surrounded by her husband and children.Her life of love, creation and beauty began Dec. 1, 1938, in New York City where she was born to Martin and Katharine Boerner.Katharine began sharing her gift of art while earning a bachelor...

Roy Johnson

Roy Johnson

Oct 28, 2016

- Roy Walker Johnson passed away on October 28, 2016 at the age of 70. Roy was born to the late Hillard and Edna Mae Johnson in Saluda, NC. Roy worked for many years as an accountant, owning his own firm in the Polk County area. In his free time he enjoyed fishing and searching for ginseng. In addition to...

Roy Johnson

Roy Johnson

Oct 28, 2016

An obituary is not available at this time for Roy Walker Johnson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Eleanor Osborn

Eleanor Osborn

Oct 28, 2016

An obituary is not available at this time for Eleanor Rask Osborn. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

William Froehlich

William Froehlich

Oct 24, 2016

Tryon, NC- William Lawrence Froehlich of Tryon , NC passed away on October 24, 2016 at the age of 96. He was born in Brooklyn, NY and was the son of the late Charles and Anna Froehlich. He was preceded by the love of his life Helen Kalbacher Froehlich in 1999. William proudly served his country in the Army during...

Attano Dicarmine

Attano Dicarmine

Oct 22, 2016

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

Ann Rowe

Ann Rowe

Oct 18, 2016

–, 77, died Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Greenville Memorial Hospital in SC.Ann Marie was the daughter of the late Richard Rowe and Louise Sullivan Rowe.Ann Marie was born on November 1, 1938 in Augusta, GA. She received her Bachelor's degree in nursing and served in her career as a nurse anesthetist. She was a devoted member of St. John...

Marilyn Clarkson

Marilyn Clarkson

Oct 18, 2016

Marilyn Clarkson passed away on October 18th at Tryon Estates in Columbus whereshe resided since 2004. She was 89 years old. Her husband, Jack, passed away in2012 leaving Marilyn in the company and care of many friends and a compassionate,loving staff at Tryon.She is survived by two sons, Tom of Charlottesville, VA and Bob (and wife Linda) of Syracuse, NY;...

Ellen Sabo

Ellen Sabo

Oct 16, 2016

Landrum, SC- Ellen D. Sabo of Landrum, SC passed away on October 16, 2016 at the age of 85. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas and was the daughter of the late Cecil and Pearl Murphree. She is survived by her 3 sons, Dean, Aaron, and David along with 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A graveside service will...

Frederick Whiskin

Frederick Whiskin

Oct 14, 2016

-- Dr. Fred Whiskin died at his home in Tryon, NC on October 14, 2016. A graduate of McGill Medical School in 1948, he interned at Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME and had his residency training in Psychiatry at Mclean Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. He was on the Harvard faculty for a number of years...

Thomas Monts

Thomas Monts

Oct 14, 2016

Saluda, NC- Thomas Olin Monts, III is no longer suffering from fighting the battle against cancer. He went to heaven to be with Jesus on Friday, October 14, 2016. He was a strong Christian man, serving on the Saluda UMC Pastor-Parish committee and volunteering at the weekly Welcome Table. A 1992 graduate of The Citadel, The Military College of South...

Howard Russell

Howard Russell

Oct 13, 2016

An obituary is not available at this time for Howard E Russell. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Jane Strong

Jane Strong

Oct 10, 2016

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

James Stevenson

James Stevenson

Oct 4, 2016

James (Jim) Crawford Stevenson, 93, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2016 at Willowbrook Court, Tryon Estates. Born August 1, 1923 in Montgomery, Pennsylvania to William Walter Stevenson and Rebecca Ann Smith Stevenson, he was the youngest of three children, and was pre-deceased by his brother, Bill and sister, Betty Ann Nichols.Jim lived most of his early life in the...

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