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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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Mary Heaton
Oct 23, 2015
Lake Lure, NC- Mary Ann Jones Heaton, a faithful servant of Jesus Christ, entered the eternal realms of God's glory on October 23, 2015 after a beautiful life of love and service to her family, church, and the many communities in which she lived. Born on November 7, 1931 in Elbert County, Georgia to Henry Paige Mattox and Mary Henrietta...
Brittany Tromeur
Oct 19, 2015
Charlotte, NC- Brittany Jeanne Tromeur, 29, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015.Brittany is survived by her mother, Susan Tromeur of Flat Rock, NC; sisters, Robyn Brenner and Dana Tromeur Knock of New Jersey; Uncles, Bill Butler of Cummings, GA and Jack Butler of Hendersonville, NC. She was preceded in death by her father, Larry Tromeur and Grandmother,...
Pamela Pattie
Oct 18, 2015
An obituary is not available at this time for Pamela Elaine Pattie. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Nellie Bennett
Oct 16, 2015
MILL SPRING, NC - Nellie Faye Bennett, 93, of Mill Spring, NC went home to be with the Lord Friday morning, October 16, 2015 at Autumn Care of Saluda.Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Burton and Mamie Bishop Williams. Ms. Bennett worked in the Polk County Commissioners Office for many years and was retired...
Grace Jones
Oct 12, 2015
Columbus, NC - Grace Virginia Courville Jones, 95, beloved wife of Harold Taylor Jones, formerly of Freehold, NJ, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday, October 12, 2015 at Tryon Estates, Columbus, NC where they have lived since 2009.Born in St. Albans, VT, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Edna Larabee Courville. She attended beauty school after...
Philip Burgess
Oct 11, 2015
MILL SPRING, NC - Philip Edward Burgess, 58, of Mill Spring, NC was called to be with the Lord Sunday morning, October 11, 2015 at Hospice House of Rutherford County after an extended illness.Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Clarence W. and Joan "Daisy" Corn Burgess. Philip was a member of Mountain View Baptist...
Kathleen Maney
Oct 9, 2015
Columbus, NC - Kathleen Armintha Jane (Jackson) (Levi) Maney, age 88, of Columbus, NC, passed away October 9, 2015 at Oakland Living Center in Forest City, NC.Kathleen was the daughter of the late Bill and Annie Jackson. She is survived by one daughter, Kay (Levi) Morgan and her husband, Ray, of Simi Valley, CA. Also surviving are two brothers, Bill...
Shirley Nunn
Oct 7, 2015
Rutherfordton, NC- Shirley "Sister" Patricia Nunn, 78, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Wednesday, October 7, 2015 in Hospice House of Forest City.A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 11, 2015 in the McFarland Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jerry Ruppe officiating. To to the family, please
Seth Davis
Oct 4, 2015
Tryon, NC - Seth Raul Davis, 83, of Tryon, NC passed away, October 4, 2015 at his residence.Seth was the son of the late George and Theresa Davis. Born in Chicago, IL he started playing the drums at age four and was known as the "world's youngest drummer". Seth traveled extensively with USO Tours during the late 1930's and 1940's....
Luther Gilbert
Oct 4, 2015
Mill Spring, NC- Luther Wayne Gilbert, 73, of Mill Spring NC, passed away October 4, 2015.He was the son of the late Hoit and Edna Mae Gilbert. Luther worked for many years at Bigelow Sanford in Landrum, SC, until his retirement.Luther is survived by his wife Josephine Gilbert, and a daughter Connie Gilbert both of the home. He is also...
James Bodie
Oct 4, 2015
TRYON, NC - James William Bodie, Sr., 91, of Tryon, NC passed away Sunday, October 4, 2015 at his home.Born in Ridge Spring, SC, he was the son of the late Lovic and Nettie Jones Bodie. Mr. Bodie was a veteran of WWII having served in the U.S. Navy. He moved to Tryon, NC in 1965 and purchased the Western...
Kenneth Carter
Oct 3, 2015
Kenneth Hamrick Carter, 58 of Matthews, died at home on Saturday, October 3, 2015.He is the son of Sally Jo and the late Hubert Earl Carter. He is survived by his wife Dru Hood Carter, his daughters Meg Carter Blue (husband Michael) of Hickory, and Kate Carter of Matthews. He was preceded in death by his sister Catherine Hollis Carter....
Doris Kanipe
Oct 3, 2015
MILL SPRING, NC - Doris Moore Kanipe, 88, of Mill Spring, NC died Saturday morning, October 3, 2015 at Ashlan Village, Lyman, SC.Born in Rutherford County, NC, she was the daughter of the late D.W. Moore and Myrtle Taylor Moore and widow of Olen Eugene Kanipe who died in 2003. Doris worked many years in manufacturing and retired from Mastercraft...
George Moore
Oct 2, 2015
Tryon, NC-George Thomson Moore "Tom", 85, died Friday, October 2, 2015 at Tryon Estates in Columbus, NC. He was born in East Orange, NJ, on May 14, 1930, the son of George Thomson Moore and Esther Haynes Lane Moore. He graduated from Tryon High School in 1949 and from North Carolina State University in 1953. He served as a First...
Anne Meese
Sep 30, 2015
Anne Muse (Hayes) Meese, age 105, of Columbus, formerly of Atlanta, GA, died Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Tryon Estates, in Columbus, NC.Anne attended Florida Southern College in Lakeland Florida. During WWII she was overseas with the American Red Cross, Headquarters Unit in both Algiers, North Africa and Naples, Italy. She worked as a Bookkeeper/office manager with Arthur Anderson in...
Lewis Foy
Sep 29, 2015
Mill Spring , NC - Lewis Keith Foy, 56, of Mill Spring, NC passed away, September 29, 2015 in Houston, Texas.Keith was the son of Jesse and Shirley Foy. He was a graduate of Polk Central High School and enjoyed spending time fishing. Keith worked at Delta in Spartanburg as an electrician. He was a member of Mill Spring First...
Phyllis Conrad
Sep 28, 2015
Phyllis Ann (Carter) Conrad, 92, died Monday, September 28, 2015 at Tryon Estates, in Columbus, NC.Born in St. Louis, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Dr. William Carter and Mabel (Johnston) Carter. She was a graduate of the University of Illinois, and a member Alpha Chi Omega Sorority and Daughters of the American Revolution. She spent many years...
Susan Caudill
Sep 25, 2015
An obituary is not available at this time for Susan Leigh Caudill (Diefenderfer). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Robert Ormand
Sep 23, 2015
An obituary is not available at this time for Robert Earl Ormand. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Austin Hayes
Sep 15, 2015
Rutherfordton, NC- Austin Gene Hayes 19, of Rutherfordton, N.C., passed away September 15, 2015.Born in Spartanburg, S.C., he was the son of Sherrie and Tim Stepp of Rutherfordton, N.C. Austin was a 2015 graduate of Polk County High School. He had a passion for music and mustangs. Austin enjoyed making others smile and laugh. He was employed at Deslee Textile...
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