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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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Teena Barnes
Apr 9, 2023
Teena Cloninger Barnes, 70, of Campobello, SC passed away April 9, 2023 at home, after a hard fought battle with cancer.Teena was a native of Gastonia NC, born January 11, 1953 to Dennis and Alma Cloninger. She was a member of the first graduating class of Ashbrook High School in 1971 and a lifelong member of Loray Baptist Church. Teena...
Margaret Leavitt
Apr 6, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for Margaret Louise Leavitt. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Dorothy Wilson
Apr 3, 2023
Dorothy Faye Wilson, 72, of Sunny View, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 at her home.Born in Bat Cave, she was the daughter of the late Leroy Wilson and Addie Lee Lawter Wilson. Growing up, she and her family was best known for the doll furniture and full-size furniture they made through the years. She was a graduate of Polk...
John Rosborough
Apr 3, 2023
Columbus, NC—John Clinton Rosborough, 85, of Columbus, NC went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 3, 2023 at the home of his daughter.John was born in Cumberland County, NC to the late John Wilson Rosborough and Rosie Belle Wines Rosborough. He was a graduate of Limestone College and worked for the South Carolina Rehabilitation Center as a job...
Patricia Poarch
Apr 1, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for Patricia Ann Poarch. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Charles Ducharme
Mar 28, 2023
Charles Albert DuCharme III passed away March 28 2023 at his residence in Tryon, North Carolina surrounded by family. In his youth Chuck spent many memorable summers in Tryon and considered Tryon his second home.Chuck was born July 22, 1939 to Charles Albert DuCharme II and Mary Janice (Rice) DuCharme of Grosse Pointe, Michigan.Chuck is survived by his son Charles...
Jay Davies
Mar 25, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for Jay Howard Davies. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Bonnie Leonard
Mar 24, 2023
Bonnie Roth Leonard, 80, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2023. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Ralph and Esther Roth. She attended Washington University in St. Louis and was a member of Delta Gamma sorority.Bonnie moved to Greenville, South Carolina with her young family in 1973. She was a member of John Knox Presbyterian Church...
Katharine Taft
Mar 20, 2023
On March 20, 2023 after a short illness Katharine Howard Taft passed away at age 86.Kathy lived in Fairfield County, Ct for most of her life and worked both in New York City and for the Connecticut branch of the Arkwright Boston Insurance company for several years before retirement. Kathy was also a dedicated equestrian. She enjoyed hunting with Rombout...
Lynn Malak
Mar 18, 2023
Lynn Evans Malak, a loving wife, amazing mother, treasured "Nana," and best friend to many, passed away Saturday, March 18th, 2023, at her beautiful mountain home at the Cliffs of Glassy surrounded by family. To know Lynn was to be touched by her warmth, delicious cooking, thoughtful friendship, and deep faith. Lynn always made time to help a person in...
Randall Miller
Mar 17, 2023
Randall Mark Miller, 62, of Columbus, passed away Friday evening, March 17, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family following a long illness.Born in Villa Rica, Georgia, he was son of Ida Lynn Morris Miller and the late Billy Ray Miller. Mr. Miller was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp.Surviving in addition to his mother is his...
Margaret Knopp
Mar 16, 2023
Margaret Elisabeth (Betty, Boop, Grandma, Great Grandma) Knopp , 98, went home to the Lord, reunited with the love of her life and two of her daughters on March 16, 2023.Betty was born in Peoria, Illinois on December 11, 1924 to Paul and Dorothy (Doubleday) Smith. Betty attended Duke University, graduating in 1946 with a degree in Sociology and a...
Eugene Lindsey
Mar 13, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for Eugene Dewey Lindsey. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Lloyd Rhymer
Mar 13, 2023
Lloyd Rhymer, 84, of Mill Spring, NC died on Monday, March 13, 2023 in his home.He was born on Half Circle B Ranch in Fletcher, NC and was the son of the late Lloyd and Belle Stepp Rhymer. Leaving the majestic mountain of NC, Lloyd moved north to a big city just outside of Chicago, IL. Life was not easy...
Renee' Mcdermott
Mar 11, 2023
Renee McDermott (72) of Tryon, North Carolina died on March 11, 2023.She was raised and educated in Tampa, Florida. An honors graduate of the Indiana University School of Law (Bloomington), she also served as the editor-in-chief of the Indiana Law Journal.Following a judicial clerkship, she spent most of her career as a partner practicing environmental law with the Indianapolis office...
Rolland Rasmussen
Mar 11, 2023
On Saturday, March 11, Rolland Russell Rasmussen, beloved husband and father, passed away at age ninety-one. Born to Vivian and Otto Rasmussen, Rolland graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.Rolland is survived by the love of his life, Janice. They were married for over 67 years. He is also survived by his...
Taliaferro Petoia
Mar 10, 2023
On March 10, 2023, the world was deprived of a precious ray of light and love. Talia Petoia, 27, was killed by a handgun, and removed from our family and all the countless others who loved her. Talia was a trusting, loving, energetic young woman with a future that was unfairly removed. Her physical beauty was only surpassed by her...
Helen Mccoy
Mar 3, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for Helen McCoy. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Edward Mcabee
Mar 2, 2023
Edward Pinkney McAbee, 81, of Mill Spring, passed away Thursday morning, March 2, 2023 at his home.A native and lifelong resident of Polk County, Ed was the son of the late Hicks McAbee and Alcie O'Sullivan McAbee. Ed worked in textiles all of his career having worked for Barnett Southern, Landrum Mills, and retired from Mohawk Industries. Ed was a...
Phillip Bates
Mar 1, 2023
Phillip Jerry Bates, 69, of Mill Spring, passed away Wednesday morning, March 1, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills following a brief illness.A native of Polk County, Jerry was the son of the late Lloyd Francis Bates and Exie Lee Thompson. Jerry attended Polk Central High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. After his time serving his...
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