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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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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...

Elsie Halsted

Elsie Halsted

Jan 24, 2016

Columbus, NC - Jane Dunbar Halsted, 96, of Columbus, NC, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016.She was born to Robertson and Frances Tavenner Dunbar in Cleveland, Ohio in 1919. She graduated from the University of Michigan and married fellow student, Robert E. Halsted. They began their family in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to Jamestown in 1949. Jane was very involved...

Patricia West

Patricia West

Jan 23, 2016

Columbus, NC- Patricia Ann West , 76, of Columbus, NC died January 23, 2016 at her residence in Columbus.She is the daughter of the late Boney and Beatrice Russell. She was the wife of the late Alvin West. She loved animals and animal rescue, and helped anyone she could. Patricia was a member of Midway Baptist Church, and enjoyed cooking...

James Owens

James Owens

Jan 22, 2016

James "Speck" Owens, 86 of Columbus, NC, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. A native of Polk County, he was son of the late Henry Broadus Owens and Elizabeth Hudson Owens, brother of the late Lindsey Owens, Bill Owens and Ethel Owens Crowe. Speck was the widower of the late Hazel Cochran Owens who...

Randy Wilson

Randy Wilson

Jan 19, 2016

Mill Spring , NC - Randy " Wade" Wilson, 61, of Mill Spring, NC, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016 At Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg, SC.Mr. Wilson was the son of the late Robert and Nellie Wilson. Wade was known to many as the "Lawn Mower Man". He served as a Deacon and was a member of Bear Creek Bible...

Lillian Jewell

Lillian Jewell

Jan 19, 2016

Columbus, NC- Lillian Jeanette Jewell, 92, of Columbus, NC, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016 in Tryon Estates.Born in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Helen Wald Walker. She was the wife of the late Cyril Jewell. Her occupation was a key punch operator. She was known for translating math textbooks into brail. She and her...

Patricia Berryman

Patricia Berryman

Jan 18, 2016

An obituary is not available at this time for Patricia Marie Berryman (Niner). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

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