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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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Dale Holl

Dale Holl

Feb 22, 2016

Mill Spring, NC- Dale Holl, 92, of Mill Spring, NC, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, February 22, 2016.Born on a farm in Canton, OH in 1923, he was the third child of Clarence and Grace Holl. At age 19 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and for the duration of World War II he was stationed aboard...

Eileen Grippo

Eileen Grippo

Feb 20, 2016

An obituary is not available at this time for Eileen Catherine Grippo (Antonacci). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Charles Greene

Charles Greene

Feb 20, 2016

MILL Spring, NC - Charles Larry Greene, 77, of Mill Spring, NC passed away Saturday afternoon, February 20, 2016 at the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills, Landrum, SC.A native of Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Claude and Beulah Blanton Greene. Mr. Greene owned and operated G & G Locksmith from 1990 to 2014. He...

Mary Krydynski

Mary Krydynski

Feb 18, 2016

TRYON, NC - Mary Ellen Krydynski, 73, of Tryon, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Regional Hospice Home, Spartanburg, SC.Born in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Mary Kelly Geotzinger. She moved to Spartanburg, SC in 1981 coming from Lansing, IL. Mrs. Krydynski earned her degree as a Nurse Practioner from...

Florence Storie-Pahlitzsch

Florence Storie-Pahlitzsch

Feb 15, 2016

Columbus, NC- Lori Storie-Pahlitzsch, 67, departed this life and joined the angel choir on February 15, 2016.She was the beloved daughter of Hallard Benjamin Storie and Florence Gilbert Storie. The love of her life, her husband Robert Pahlitzsch passed away in 1996. They were fortunate enough to travel and explore many places of our world.Lori was born and raised in...

Myrtle Brown

Myrtle Brown

Feb 11, 2016

An obituary is not available at this time for Myrtle Powell Brown (Powell). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Dorothy Helton

Dorothy Helton

Feb 10, 2016

Saluda, NC - Dorothy Corinne Helton, 88, of Saluda, NC passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at her residence.Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was daughter of the late Lawrence and Grace Rolf Diebold. She was preceded in death in 1981 by her first husband George Clarence McManus, her second husband Harmon Helton and her brother William Diebold. Dorothy resided in...

Marie Banks

Marie Banks

Feb 8, 2016

Tryon, NC- Marie Vance Banks, 87, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016 at her residence. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the McKay Family Cemetery located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. To to the family, please

Clyde Halford

Clyde Halford

Feb 8, 2016

Columbus,NC- Clyde Amos Halford, 92, of Columbus, NC, died Monday, February 8, 2016 in the Hospice House in Landrum, SC.Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Callie and Maude Cochran Halford. He was the husband of the late Garner Reid Halford who passed away in 1995.Surviving are a son, Ray Halford (Oyme); a daughter, Peggy...

Nannie Skipper

Nannie Skipper

Feb 6, 2016

COLUMBUS, NC - Nannie Sue Skipper, 86, of Columbus, NC passed away, Saturday evening, February 6, 2016 peacefully at her home.Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Mae Burnett and T.B. Odel. Mrs. Skipper was a member of Midway Baptist Church. She loved and cherished her family and friends. She will be missed by all...

Thetis Rush

Thetis Rush

Feb 6, 2016

Thetis Ballenger Rush, ninety-two, a native of Greer, died at home in Columbus, North Carolina after a prolonged illness. She was a daughter of the late Everett Guy Ballenger and Una Jackson Ballenger of Greer. Her grandparents were Charles Walker Ballenger and Martha Groce Ballenger and David Bunyan Jackson, MD and Emma Frances Evans Jackson of Greer. She was pre-deceased...

Faye Lynch

Faye Lynch

Feb 2, 2016

MILL SPRING, NC - Faye Rice Lynch, 89, of Mill Spring, NC went home to be with the Lord Tuesday morning, February 2, 2016 at Chunns Cove Assisted Living Center, Asheville, NC.Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Eli Whitney Williams and Loma Constance Williams. Mrs. Lynch retired from the U.S. Postal Service. She was...

Lisa Smith

Lisa Smith

Feb 2, 2016

Columbus, NC- Lisa Suzanne Smith, 58, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, February 2, 2016Lisa was the daughter of the late Ralph Stidham and Betty Mosseller. Lisa was an avid reader and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.Lisa was preceded in death by a brother Victor Stidham.Surviving are two sons,...

Richard Reed

Richard Reed

Feb 1, 2016

Mill Spring, NC- Richard Minuard Reed, 58, passed away February 1, 2016, at his home. Family will hold services at a later date. To to the family, please

Peggy Moran

Peggy Moran

Feb 1, 2016

Columbus, NC- Peggy Morgan Moran, 81, passed away, Monday, February 1, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital in Columbus, NC.Peggy was the daughter of the late Lonnie and Ethel Morgan. Peggy loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a faithful member of Lynn First Baptist Church in Lynn, NC.Surviving are her husband and companion of 34 years,...

Tony Hurst

Tony Hurst

Jan 29, 2016

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

Roy Mcneely

Roy Mcneely

Jan 27, 2016

Columbus, NC- Roy McNeely, 87, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Tryon Estates in Columbus, NC.Born in Jeffrey, WV, he retired from the Army after 21 years of service. He proudly served two tours in Germany, one in Korea, and one in Okinawa. After retiring from service, he was employed by Westinghouse Electric in Lester, PA for 12...

Hoyt Collins

Hoyt Collins

Jan 26, 2016

Campobello, SC- Hoyt Kentwood Collins, 86, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 26, 2016.Hoyt was born in Campobello, S.C. in the Motlow Creek Community to the late Dever and Willie Lanora Crain Collins. He played football at North Greenville Junior College and after graduation worked at Spartan Grain and Mill Company from 1952 to 1972. He then worked...

Jane Gilbert

Jane Gilbert

Jan 25, 2016

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

Jane Gilbert

Jane Gilbert

Jan 25, 2016

Columbus, NC - Jane West Gilbert, 75, of Columbus, NC passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at her residence.Born in Polk Co. she was the daughter of the late Roy and Addie Case West. Jane was loving wife to the late Irland Gilbert who died in 1995. She was a lifelong resident of Polk County and a member of Faith...

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