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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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Jacquelyn Walker

Jacquelyn Walker

May 29, 2015

Mill Spring, N.C. - Jacquelyn Hopper Walker, 80, of Smith Waldrop Road died Friday, May 29, 2015 in Rutherford Hospital, Rutherfordton, NC.Born in Rutherfordton, NC, she was the daughter of the late Columbus "Jack" Wilkie Hopper and Ila Bradley Hopper and widow of Jackson Walker who died in 2002.She was preceded in death by a brother, Lanny Hopper.Surviving are four...

Sara Brennison

Sara Brennison

May 24, 2015

Tryon, NC - Sara "Sally" Hillis Brennison, 94, passed away in her sleep after a long illness on May 24, 2015.Born March 7, 1921 in Allendale, SC,she was the daughter of the late Ted & Sara Hammond Hillis. Sally grew up in Charlotte, NC, graduating from Central High School and later attending Queens College. She was the middle of three...

Virgie Stacy

Virgie Stacy

May 24, 2015

TRYON, NC - Virgie Wilene Stacy, 79, of Tryon, NC, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, May 24, 2015 surrounded by her family.Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late John Coleman and Mattie Davis Jolley. She was a homemaker, caregiver to family and always worked in the field.Surviving are two sons, Bobby Jolley...

Ruth Taylor

Ruth Taylor

May 24, 2015

LANDRUM, SC -- Ruth White Taylor of Landrum, SC passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015.No services are planned. To to the family, please

Lillian Kitchen

Lillian Kitchen

May 23, 2015

Lillian Lindsey Kitchen, 61, of Green River Cove Road, Saluda died Saturday, May 23, 2015 at her home.Born in Greenville County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Rettie Watson Lindsey. She was a graduate of West Henderson High School, class of l971. Lillian worked for many years for General Electric, Hendersonville, NC and later for Polk...

Ruth Vosburgh

Ruth Vosburgh

May 21, 2015

COLUMBUS, NC -- Ruth K. Vosburgh, 86, died peacefully at Tryon Estates Thursday May 21, 2015. She was predeceased in 2010 by her husband of 59 years, Edward. She is survived by her four children, Karen, Kurt, Kathy, and Keith as well as three grandchildren, Jake, Leo, and Kate.Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 130 Forest...

Emily Scoggins

Emily Scoggins

May 20, 2015

Tryon, NC - Emily Rose Brantley Scoggins, Broadway Extension, Tryon, NC died Wednesday, May 20, 2015 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg, SC.Born in Wake County, NC she was the daughter of the late Robert Early and Sally V. Baker Brantley and was the widow of R. Carroll Scoggins who died in 2011. Emily Rose was a graduate of Tryon...

Irvin Gillie

Irvin Gillie

May 16, 2015

COLUMBUS, NC - Irvin Ray Gillie, 78, of Columbus, NC passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015 in the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills, Landrum, SC.Born in Rockingham County, NC, he was the son of the late Fred and Ruth Carroll Gillie. He was a graduate of Tryon High School, attended Appalachian State University and was a veteran of the...

Maria Uiterwyk

Maria Uiterwyk

May 13, 2015

An obituary is not available at this time for Maria Alberts Uiterwyk (Alberts). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Arthur Covil

Arthur Covil

May 12, 2015

PEA RIDGE, NC - Arthur Earl Covil, 72, of Pea Ridge Community, NC passed away, Tuesday, May 12, 2015 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.Born in Tryon, NC, he was the son of the late Richard Earl and Orphia Robinson Covil. Mr. Covil retired from Polk County Schools as maintenance supervisor, a licensed plumber and had a passion...

Paul Cantrell

Paul Cantrell

May 7, 2015

G. Paul Cantrell, of 85 Warrior Mountain Road, Tryon, NC, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015 White Oak Terrace, Tryon, NC. Paul was born at home in Milltown in Northern Tryon on November 5, 1922. He was the son of the late William Tyra and Lessie Watson Cantrell. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1941, after basic training at...

Judy Dimsdale

Judy Dimsdale

May 6, 2015

Columbus, N.C. - Judy Carolyn Powell Dimsdale, 73, formerly of Columbus, NC went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 6, 2015. Born in Rutherford County, NC she was the daughter of the late George Hoyle and Ruth Irene Conner Powell. She was a graduate of Tri-High School, Ellenboro, NC and later received her nursing degree from Rutherford...

Virl Momier

Virl Momier

May 6, 2015

Landrum, S.C. - Virl Ann Momier, 92, of Landrum, S.C. passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015. She was the widow of the late Joseph S. Momier and the daughter of the late Otho Otis and Geneva Ruth Brittain Morrow of Spartanburg County. Virl Ann was retired from the U.S. Naval Shipyard, Charleston, S.C. She was a member of John's...

Frances Rosenblad

Frances Rosenblad

May 5, 2015

COLUMBUS, NC - Frances G. Rosenblad, 81, of Columbus, NC passed away, Tuesday evening, May 5, 2015 in the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills, Landrum, SC.Born in Mineola, NY, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Bessie Gagliano McClean. She moved to Columbus in 1988 coming from Wading River, NY. Mrs. Rosenblad volunteered with Outreach Ministries and...

Marieanna Fink

Marieanna Fink

Apr 29, 2015

Tryon, NC- Marie Anna Dieterich was born on March 11, 1923 in Nuremburg, Germany. She had a beautiful childhood, filled with simple wonders, handmade treasures, and nature. She ice skated on frozen ponds, climbed the Austrian Alps, cherished Christmas, family, and loved sports, the outdoors, and fresh air. She attended an all-girls Catholic school and had dreams of becoming an...

Andrew Williams

Andrew Williams

Apr 21, 2015

Green Creek, NC- Andrew Douglas Williams, 85, of Green Creek, NC died Tuesday, April 21, 2015 in the Rosecrest Retirement Community, Inman, SC. Born September 22, 1929, he was the son of the late A.P. and Nellie Champion Williams. Mr. Williams retired from the Norfolk, VA City Transportation System. Mr. Williams was a member of Green Creek First Baptist Church....

George Van Driessche

George Van Driessche

Apr 21, 2015

TRYON, NC - George Peter Van Driessche, Jr., 54, of Tryon, NC passed away, Tuesday, April 21, 2015 in the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills, Landrum, SC.Born in Copiague, NY, he was the son of George P. Van Driessche, Sr. and Audrey Antener Van Driessche of Orlando, FL.Mr. Van Driessche moved to Tryon in 2009 coming from Jackson, TN....

Mary Winkels

Mary Winkels

Apr 21, 2015

Mary Olive (Gainey) Winkels passed away quietly in her sleep on April 21, 2015 in Columbus, North Carolina (NC) at the age of 91. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, John and Hazel (Etnier) Gainey of St. Charles & Winona, Minnesota (MN), her brothers Melvin Eugene (1976) and John Jr. (1977), her sister Patricia Helen (Gainey) Lindblom (1976),...

Albert Browning

Albert Browning

Apr 20, 2015

Mr. Browning passed quickly in his home Monday evening, April 20, sitting with his new bride at age 85. Bert loved people, the mountains of western Carolina and was a friend to all who met him.He was born in downtown Hendersonville on 6th Avenue in 1929 to Sara and Bert Browning, Jr. and drove a milk truck through town regularly...

William Collins

William Collins

Apr 15, 2015

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

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