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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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Mark Sullivan
Jan 20, 2023
Mark Eli Sullivan, 52, of Durham, formerly of Green Creek, went home to be with the Lord, Friday afternoon, January 20, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.Born in Anderson, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Bobby Sullivan and Betty Willard Sullivan. Mark was a 1987 graduate of Grace Christian School in Landrum. After high school,...
Hermine Feilmeier
Jan 17, 2023
Hermine "Oma" Feilmeier, 89, passed away at home surrounded by her family.Born in Vilshofen, Germany, she was the daughter of the late August Weinzierl & Hermine Zaglauer. She loved working with her flowers, shopping and spending time with her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Opa" Feilmeier.Surviving is her son, Bill Feilmeier and wife...
Virginia Baker
Jan 16, 2023
Virginia Stephens Baker PhD, age 66, of Blountstown, FL unexpectedly left us to join her Heavenly Father on Monday, January 16, 2023. The second of five girls, she learned a strong work ethic as their father died while they were young. Upon maturity, she attended Wake Forest for undergrad, where she met her future husband, Murray. As an avid humanitarian,...
Nancy Jenkins-Frye
Jan 14, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for Nancy Lynette Jenkins-Frye (Hillig). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Leah Justice
Jan 12, 2023
Leah Nicole Justice, 49, of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, January 12, 2023 at her home.Born in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of Edward D. Justice and Vicky Covil Justice. Leah graduated Tryon High School 1992 where she was salutatorian and homecoming queen. After high school she attended Clemson University where she was a member of the water-skiing team...
Janet Ledford
Jan 11, 2023
Mill Spring, NC--Janet Mary Ledford, 80, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at her home surrounded by family.Born in Detroit, Michigan she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Virginia Kolb Dunn. Janet and William married in 1962 and later started a family. Janet was very active in her children's activities including 4H and Cub Scouts. Janet started...
Billy Mccurry
Jan 9, 2023
Lynn, NC – Billy Edward McCurry, 93 of Lynn, NC went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 9, 2023.A native of Polk County, he was the son of the late William McKinley and Annie Mae Lindsey McCurry. He proudly served in the Army during the Korean War. Many local people often referred to Billy by his nickname...
Brian Cabral
Jan 7, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for Brian Mark Cabral. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Albert Cochran
Jan 7, 2023
Columbus, NC--Albert B. Cochran passed away on January 7, 2023 at the age of 81.Albert was a native of Polk County and son of the late Fred & Geneva Cochran of Columbus, NC. Albert retired as a Computer Operator from General Electric. He enjoyed the outdoors, hiking, gardening, photography and travel.Surviving is his Daughter, Teresa Cochran; his Son, Anthony Cochran...
Frank Fennessey
Jan 5, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for Frank Michael Fennessey. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Thomas Conlon
Dec 31, 2022
An obituary is not available at this time for Thomas George Conlon. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Darline Bujarski
Dec 28, 2022
Darline Theresia Gruba Bujarski, 82, of Tryon, passed away Wednesday evening, December 28, 2022 at White Oak Manor of Tryon.Born in Gilman MN, she was the daughter of the late Walter Gruba and Sally Novak Gruba and wife of the late Lester Bujarski who passed away in 2009. After retirement, she and her husband traveled around the country.Surviving are two...
Richard Lindsey
Dec 28, 2022
Richard Carl Lindsey "Dick" was born in Irvona, PA to Norris Clair and Helen Lucille (Killian) Lindsey and had three siblings: Bob, Ken, and Dave. The family moved to Wilmington, Delaware where the boys grew up. Dick graduated from Wilmington High School in 1957. Dick married the love of his life, Elaine Murray, in 1963, while he was earning a...
Betty Lynch
Dec 27, 2022
Jewell Shehan Lynch, 82, of Sunny View, passed away Tuesday evening, December 27, 2022 at Cleveland Pines in Shelby.A native and lifelong resident of Polk County, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Jake Shehan and Mary Jane Walker Shehan and wife of the late Jerry Lynch who passed away in July of 2022. Mrs. Lynch retired from Sunny...
Gladys Melton
Dec 26, 2022
Gladys Irene Ruff Thompson Melton, 80, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday morning, December 26, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center.Born in Polk County, she was the daughter of the late Howard James Ruff, Sr. and Rose Norman Ruff and wife of the late Mark Melton. Ms. Melton retired from Mastercraft in Rutherford County and had been a seamstress for many years.In...
John Bean
Dec 22, 2022
John Phillips Bean died on December 22, 2022 in Polk County, NC. He was born in Spindale, NC on August 1, 1938 the son of the late Kenneth and Anzie Bean. He was a graduate of Greenville High School, in Greenville, SC, and he graduated from Furman University in 1960, where he started his lifetime membership in the Kappa Alpha...
Randy Johnson
Dec 21, 2022
Randy Johnson of Mill Spring, passed away, Wednesday, December 21, 2022.Arrangements will be announced. To to the family, please
Richard Morgan
Dec 19, 2022
Richard Leon Morgan, 78, of Saluda, passed away Monday evening, December 19, 2022.He was a lifelong resident of Saluda and was the son of the late Leland Morgan and Lucy Mae Russell Morgan. Leon was a proud Vietnam veteran having served in the United States Army and received numerous awards for his valor. Leon was a graduate of Saluda High...
David Blackwell
Dec 18, 2022
David Lewis Blackwell, 73, of Seneca, passed away early on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Prisma Health in Greenville.David was born on March 25, 1949 in Polk County to the late Edna Watkins Bolt and Ray Blackwell. David was a graduate of Polk Central High School and went on to in the United States Marine Corps '68-'70 with one tour...
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