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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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John Landolt

John Landolt

Apr 7, 2015

John Robert Landolt, known as "Jack" by his loving family and many friends, passed away peacefully at his home in Columbus, North Carolina on April 7, 2015, at the age of 95, after a long and fulfilling life. Jack was born on March 15, 1920, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late, Charles F. and Isabel G. Landolt. He married Virgina...

Mildred Skelton

Mildred Skelton

Apr 6, 2015

Saluda, N. C. - Mildred Elizabeth Thompson Skelton, 93, formerly of Saluda, NC went to be with the Lord Monday, April 06, 2015 in Elizabeth House, Flat Rock, NC.She was born June 16, 1921, the daughter of the late Henry F. and Elizabeth McMurray Thompson and was married for almost 30 years to Gordon Skelton who died in 2001. She...

James Greene

James Greene

Apr 5, 2015

James Aden Greene, 78, of Mill Spring died Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Willow Ridge Nursing Home.Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Aden and Annie Early Greene. Mr. Greene was a retired truck driver for Parton Lumber Company. He was a member of Big Level Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Sandra Murdock Greene,...

Jacquelin Wade

Jacquelin Wade

Apr 4, 2015

Taylors, SC - Phyllis Jacqueline "Jackie" Davidson Wade, 73, made her way back home on April 4, 2015 with the Lord.She was preceded in death by her parents Edgar Phillip Davidson and Jessie Melton Davidson and her brother, Edgar P. Davidson, Jr. and grandparents Ida Belle Pace Davidson and Jessie Crawford Davidson and Henry Harrison Melton and Melinda Pace Melton.She...

Cayden Berryman

Cayden Berryman

Mar 30, 2015

Mill Spring, N.C. - Cayden Gabriel Berryman, 6 month old infant, went home to be with the Lord and his "Nanny" Donna Parker and Grandfather John Henry Franklin, Monday, March 30, 2015 at his home.Surviving are his parents, April D. Roberts and Michael T. Berryman; twin brother, Channing Berryman and brother, Liam Berryman; two sisters Destiny Weeks and Haylee Roberts...

Rosemary Mills

Rosemary Mills

Mar 30, 2015

It is with great sadness that we announce the death, at age 89 , of our Mother, Rosemary Settle Mills, who died peacefully March 30, at Autumn Care of Saluda.Daughter of Keever Grady Settle and Rose Turner Settle of Gowensville, SC. Married to Vernice Lee Mills on May 5, 1948. Born to them 4 children, Diane McClellan of Columbus, Sharon...

William Janes

William Janes

Mar 28, 2015

An obituary is not available at this time for William Eastman Janes. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Betty Arrowood

Betty Arrowood

Mar 27, 2015

Green Creek, N.C. - Betty Jo McDowell Arrowood, 83, of Highway #9 South, Columbus, NC died Friday, March 27, 2015 at her home.Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Joseph William and Shirley Branscom McDowell and was the widow of Doyle Ray Arrowood who died in l989. Betty graduated from Furman University with a degree...

Clyde Pack

Clyde Pack

Mar 25, 2015

MILL SPRING, NC - Clyde Allen Pack, 91, of Mill Spring, NC passed away from this world, Wednesday morning, March 25, 2015 in White Oak Manor of Tryon, NC.Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Otis and Annabelle Walker Pack and widower of Iris Parris Pack after 61 years of marriage. Mr. Pack was a...

Dianne Mc Lees

Dianne Mc Lees

Mar 18, 2015

An obituary is not available at this time for Dianne Mc Lees. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Levi Randall

Levi Randall

Mar 18, 2015

SALUDA, NC - Levi Armond Randall, 81, of Saluda, NC passed Wednesday morning, March 18, 2015 at the Elizabeth House, Flat Rock, NC.He was a native of and born in Moss Point, MS, following four generations of family. He was raised on the water and hence loved to fish and garden. He brought those passions to Saluda when he moved...

Dianne Mclees

Dianne Mclees

Mar 18, 2015

TRYON, NC - Dianne Kennedy McLees, 70, of Tryon, NC died Wednesday morning, March 18, 2015 at her home. Born in Taylors, SC, she was the daughter of the late Winfred and Margaret Alewine Kennedy. Dianne lived wonderful years in Charlottesville, VA and Elkins Park, PA prior to moving to Tryon, NC in 1998. She was a graduate of Converse...

Robert Sumlin

Robert Sumlin

Mar 16, 2015

COLUMBUS, NC - Robert Lee Sumlin was born in Baltimore, Maryland on July 2, 1924, one of five children of the late George and Myrtle McConville Sumlin. His wife of 68 years, Dorothy H. Sumlin, preceded him in death on June 24, 2013.He is survived by his two daughters, Mary R. Sumlin and Sharon L. Beck (Ronald); four grandchildren, Mary...

Nancy Hannon

Nancy Hannon

Mar 15, 2015

Columbus, N.C. - Nancy Case Hannon, 54, of Gully Street, Columbus, NC died Sunday, March 15, 2015 at her home. Born in Polk County, she was the daughter of Edith Lanning Case of Columbus, NC and the late Charles Case. She was a 1978 graduate of Polk Central High School.Surviving are a son, Memphis Hannon, Husband, Gary Hannon of Mills...

Regina Cunningham

Regina Cunningham

Mar 15, 2015

An obituary is not available at this time for Regina F Cunningham. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Lois Ballentine

Lois Ballentine

Mar 14, 2015

Columbus, N.C. - Lois Hudson Ballentine, 85, of LaurelHurst, Columbus, NC, died Saturday, March 14, 2015.Born in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Francis Poole Hudson and was the widow of Donald Arthur Ballentine, who died in l972. Lois made her home in Brevard, NC, prior to moving to Polk County in 2005. She attended...

Gladys Lanning

Gladys Lanning

Mar 13, 2015

Columbus, N.C. - Gladys Abernathy Lanning, 92, of Lanning Drive, Columbus, NC died Friday, March 13, 2015 at her home. Born in Spartanburg County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Marion and Mollie Roddy Abernathy and was the widow of Arthur Edwin "Ed" Lanning who died in 2010. Gladys was a homemaker and was well known for her...

Heinie White

Heinie White

Mar 13, 2015

Columbus, N.C. - Heinie Yates White, 88, formerly of Columbus, NC died Friday, March 13, 2015 in White Oak Manor, Tryon, NC.Born in Polk County, NC he was the youngest son of Berlin Lewis and Sallie Williams White. and was the widower of Mary Edwards White who died in 2005. He was a Veteran of WWII having served in the...

Bertha Beatson

Bertha Beatson

Mar 13, 2015

TRYON, NC - Bertha "Bunny" Smith Beatson of Tryon, NC passed away Friday, March 13, 2015 in White Oak Manor of Tryon.Born in Landrum, SC, she was the daughter of the late Claude O. Smith and Harriett Finley Smith and widow of Dutton D. Beatson who died in 1992. Mrs. Beatson taught at Florence-Darlington Technical College and later worked at...

Billy Dameron

Billy Dameron

Mar 12, 2015

LANDRUM, SC - Billy Hugh Dameron, 73, of Landrum, SC passed away, Thursday, March 12, 2015 in the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills, Landrum, SC.Born in Spartanburg County, SC, he was the son of the late Woodrow and Edna Blackwell Dameron. He was a self-employed painter for many years and enjoyed the outdoors.Surviving is Mary Phillips, which Billy resided...

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