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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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James Black

James Black

Mar 10, 2016

TRYON, NC - James Ivey Black, 60, of Tryon, NC passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016 at his home.Born in Cleveland County, NC, he was the son of the late Henry Leroy and Pansy Shehan Black and husband of the late Susan McCarter Black who died in 2013. Mr. Black lived in Polk County for the last thirty-six years coming...

John Calure

John Calure

Mar 9, 2016

Landrum, SC- The Tiny Kingdom lost one of its residents this week. John Calure, 72, Landrum, SC passed away quietly in his sleep on March 9, 2016 at his home after a year long battle with cancer. Born in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Margaret and Frank Calure. He is survived by his wife of 35...

Mary Bayard

Mary Bayard

Mar 9, 2016

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

Helen Heater

Helen Heater

Mar 9, 2016

Columbus, NC - Helen Cecilia Heater, 100, of Columbus, NC passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Laurel Woods in, Columbus, NC.Born in New Brunswick, NJ, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Canlon Donnelly. She was the wife of the late Frank Heater who passed away in 1975. While living in New Brunswick, she...

Hubert Metcalf

Hubert Metcalf

Mar 8, 2016

Columbus, NC- Joey Metcalf, 48, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 8, 2016 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg, SC.Born in Rutherford County, NC, he was the son of Hubert Lee and Ann Metcalf of Green Creek, NC and the late Judy Hill Metcalf. Joey was a graduate of East Hendersonville High School class of 1985. After graduation, he served in...

Thomas Pack

Thomas Pack

Mar 7, 2016

Columbus, NC- Thomas Eric Pack, 51, of the Columbus Township passed away Monday, March 7, 2016.Tom was a loving husband and father who is survived by his wife Lisa Moore Pack and two sons, Eric and Timothy; his sister and brother Linda Burkett and Michael Pack and father Frank Pack. His mother Dorothy preceded his death.He was motivated by his...

Edna Morrow

Edna Morrow

Mar 7, 2016

Tryon, NC- Edna McKaig Roach Morrow, age 93, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on March 7, 2016. She was born April 18, 1922, the daughter of the late James Bryant McKaig and Kate Ross McKaig. She was predeceased by her husband Woodrow Roach, Sr., and later by her second husband, Claude Morrow, her son James "Jimmy" Melton Roach,...

Phyllis Waldenfels

Phyllis Waldenfels

Mar 1, 2016

Tryon, NC- Phyllis Roethke Waldenfels, a resident of Tryon for almost fifty years, died on March 1, 2016, at The Laurels of Hendersonville.She was born on January 20, 1916, in Tower City, North Dakota. In 1934, she was one of twelve graduates of Tower City High School. She graduated five years later from the University of North Dakota with a...

Edwin Tinnon

Edwin Tinnon

Feb 28, 2016

Edwin M. "Ted" Tinnon of LaurelHurst, Columbus, died February 28, 2016, having recently celebrated his 93rd birthday. Born in Joliet, Illinois, he was the son of the late John B. and Edwine M. Tinnon.He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Barbara ("Bobbie"). He is survived by daughter Shelley Stama and husband Frank, son Scott and wife Katie, and...

Julian Holmes

Julian Holmes

Feb 27, 2016

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

Elizabeth Mills

Elizabeth Mills

Feb 26, 2016

MILL SPRING, NC - Elizabeth Ruff Mills, 80, of Mill Spring, NC passed away Friday afternoon, February 26, 2016 at her home.A native of Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Ollie Lawter Ruff. She worked as a beautician and later retired from Hatch Mill as a knitter. Mrs. Mills attended Faith Baptist Church, Mill...

Venice Vassey

Venice Vassey

Feb 24, 2016

Tryon, NC - Venice Alma Vassey, 85, of Tryon, NC died Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the Hospice House of Carolina Foothills in Landrum, SC.She was native of Polk Co., she was the daughter of the late Dallas and Josephine Harris. An avid gardener with a love of her many flowers and a passion for the family's summer garden and...

Mikki Jackson

Mikki Jackson

Feb 24, 2016

Columbus, NC - Mikki Elaine Jackson, 53, of Columbus, NC passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital, Columbus, NC.Born in Tryon, NC, she was daughter of Reverend Jerry Jackson of Mill Spring and the late Joyce Brown Jackson. She was also preceded in death by her brother Thomas Keith Jackson. Mikki has been a lifelong resident of...

Wylma Guilfoil

Wylma Guilfoil

Feb 24, 2016

Columbus, NC- Wylma Louise Guilfoil, 98, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Tryon Estates in Columbus, NC.She was the daughter of the late Elbert Scott Collins and Anna Mae Reed Collins. She was a courageous woman of wisdom and began her career as an economics expert under Betty Crocker and later obtained her master's degree in library science. Wylma...

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.

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