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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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Patrick Kelly
Apr 3, 2016
Mill Spring, NC- Patrick Craig Kelly, 25, of Mill Spring, NC, beloved son and brother, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016.Patrick was born on December 18, 1990 in Rutherfordton, NC. He attended Polk County High School and graduated in 2009. From there, he had been pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering at Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, NC....
Arthur Wetherell
Apr 2, 2016
Columbus, NC- Arthur Laird Wetherell, Sr. of Tryon Estates, Columbus, NC passed peacefully on April 2, 2016, surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Mary Jane Wilson Wetherell; sons Fred (Lindy) of Lake Wylie, SC ; Larry (Barbara) of North Augusta, SC ; Wilson (Cat) of Missoula, Montana ; Grandchildren Rick (Bara), Alex (Jessica), and...
Marjorie Creswell
Mar 29, 2016
Tryon, NC- Marj Creswell, 98, died Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at White Manor in Tryon, NC.Born in Cedar Rapids, IA on July 5, 1917 to Clara Inez Taylor and William Mansfield Deacon, Marj was the fourth generation of a pioneer Cedar Rapids family.A COE Graduate she was a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority. She married Robert B. Creswell...
Betty Frederici
Mar 25, 2016
An obituary is not available at this time for Betty Louise Frederici. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Betty Frederici
Mar 25, 2016
Tryon, NC- Betty Louise Frederici, 82, formerly of Pennsylvania passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 at White Oak Manor in Tryon, NC with her devoted husband by her side.Betty was born in Broome Co., NY and was daughter of the late George and Gertrude Morley Jeffrey. She was also predeceased by a son David R. Frederici.She was native to Pennsylvania...
Judy Friedburg
Mar 20, 2016
An obituary is not available at this time for Judy Love Friedburg (Love). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Charles Pinckney
Mar 19, 2016
Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 90, self-employed accountant and resident of Bear Creek Pike, died Friday, March 18, 2016 at Maury Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 P.M. at Saluda Memorial Park in Saluda, North Carolina. A memorial service will be conducted Friday at 5:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home...
Novoma Skidmore
Mar 18, 2016
Tryon, NC- Novoma Skidmore, 91, of Tryon, N.C., died Friday, March 18, 2016 in the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, N.C.Born in Dryfork, W.V., she was the widow of the late Orvis Skidmore, who passed away in 1974. She enjoyed going to the Meeting Place in Columbus, N.C. She also enjoyed puzzles and playing bingo. She will be dearly missed...
George Koskey
Mar 15, 2016
Columbus, NC- George E. Koskey died on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. He always said that heaven and hell existed here on earth instead of some mythical place after life. If there isn't, he won't be disappointed.He is survived by his wife Dolores, a daughter Jo Ann Schneider (a son George preceded him in death), and five grandchildren.He had high standards,...
George Fedde
Mar 15, 2016
An obituary is not available at this time for George Anthony Fedde. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
James Jenkins
Mar 14, 2016
An obituary is not available at this time for James R. Jenkins. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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