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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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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.

Linda Edney

Linda Edney

Apr 15, 2015

Tryon, NC- Linda Dianne McKinney Edney,68, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015 in her home in Pacolet Valley with her family by her side after a 35 year courageous battle against M.S.She was the daughter of the late William Lee and Bessie Mae McKinney. Dianne was the wife of her high school sweetheart, James R. Edney for over 50 years....

Nic Bergrud

Nic Bergrud

Apr 12, 2015

COLUMBUS, NC - passed April 12, 2015. Born in Trondheim, Norway, he was the son of Nils Bergrud and Elvan Habicht.A master of the mechanical and the craftsmanship of a true artist, Nic was a genius in all fields. His interests also extended beyond machines. He loved nature and was in awe with all of her beauties and bounties.Nic lived...

Margie Williams

Margie Williams

Apr 8, 2015

Mill Spring, NC - It is with a sad heart that the family of Margie Gibson Williams, 86, announce the "home going" of their beautiful mother, Mema, and friend. Margie was born, raised, and spent all of her life in Polk County, NC. She was an active member of Silver Creek Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and...

Mae Scruggs

Mae Scruggs

Apr 8, 2015

Tryon, N.C. - Mae Smith Scruggs, 91, of Tryon, NC passed away peacefully at Autumn Care of Wilmington, NC on April 8, 2015. Mae was the owner of Mae Smith Draperies for twenty plus years in Tryon and was widely known for her excellent sewing skills in drapery and interior decorating. Prior to owning her own business she worked with...

Jean Howell

Jean Howell

Apr 8, 2015

Jean Magin Howell, 87, formerly of Langhorne Manor, Pennsylvania, and currently of Tryon Estates Medical Center, Columbus, NC, died on Wednesday, April 8th. She was the daughter of Frank G. Magin and Rose Hendlmyer Magin. Jean was born in Mantua, NJ, and grew up in Pitman, NJ living with her beloved Aunt Margaret Clark. At Pitman High School, she accompanied...

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...

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