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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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Eugene Lindsey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Margaret Newman

Margaret Newman

Feb 20, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Margaret Foster Newman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Jeffery Sherin

Jeffery Sherin

Feb 18, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Jeffery Michael Sherin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Michael Fletcher

Michael Fletcher

Feb 14, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Michael Donald Fletcher. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Vicki Waldrop

Vicki Waldrop

Feb 12, 2023

Columbus, NC—Vicki Lynn Waldrop, 73, of Columbus, NC passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by family.Vicki was the daughter the late John Cecil and Ruby Bailey Pearson.  During her working career, Vicki worked as a clerk for her family's businesses which included Waldrop's Grocery and S & L.  She loved greeting and getting to know...

William Woody

William Woody

Feb 10, 2023

William "Wim" Blackwell Woody, 74, of Tryon, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home in Tryon on Friday, February 10, 2023. Wim was born on July 31, 1948, to Marie Louise Elmer and J. W. Austin Woody, M.D. in Tryon, North Carolina. He was a graduate of The Choate School in Wallingford, Connecticut in 1966, and the University of...

Charles Schulze

Charles Schulze

Feb 8, 2023

Charles Joseph Schulze JR "Charlie" passed away peacefully with his friends and family at St. Luke's Hospital in Columbus, NC on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.Charlie had a Doctorate in Business Administration and Higher Education. He donated a lot of his time to giving back to the community through education and service. Charlie is proceeded by his parents Charles and Carmina...

Margaret Cline

Margaret Cline

Feb 5, 2023

Saluda, NC – Margaret Reinhardt Cline, 84, who lived on Paradise Rd. in Saluda, NC passed away from a battle with cancer on February 5, 2023.She was born in Steindorf, Germany and was the daughter of Gertrud Schmidt and Otto Reinhardt.  Marge was a programmer and systems analyst throughout the 70's, 80's and 90's.  Her loves were gardening, reading, rockhounding,...

Carroll Robbins

Carroll Robbins

Feb 4, 2023

Spartanburg, SC—Carroll Bookter Robbins, 93, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Spartanburg Medical Center.Carroll was the son of the late Lawrence Bookter and Mary Etta Carroll Robbins.  He was a man of many talents including farming, raising cattle and woodworking.  He was employed at Kohler for over 36 years and retired as the manager over...

Mark Fowler

Mark Fowler

Jan 31, 2023

Mill Spring, NC—Mark Edward Fowler, 54, of Mill Spring, NC passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Rutherford Regional  Medical Center.Born and raised in Polk County, he was the son of the late Larry Rex and Mary Lucille Williams Fowler.  He was a graduate of Polk Central High School where he was a member of the football team.  Mark...

Danny Schmidt

Danny Schmidt

Jan 31, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Danny Ray Schmidt. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Linda Greaton

Linda Greaton

Jan 27, 2023

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

Martha Holt

Martha Holt

Jan 25, 2023

Columbus, NC—Martha Hannon Holt, 66 of Columbus, NC passed away at Spartanburg Medical Center on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.Born and raised in Polk County, NC she was the daughter of the late William Harold and Margaret Turner Hannon.  She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse and spent the majority of her career working at St. Luke's Hospital.  Martha enjoyed playing...

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