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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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Charles Raines

Charles Raines

Sep 30, 2022

Charles "Chuckie" Earnest Raines, 54, of Spindale, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, September 30, 2022 at his home.Born in West Columbia, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Charles Raines and Mary Colvin Raines. Chuckie most recently worked at Everest in Forest City. He enjoyed riding motorcycles with his brother Andy and enjoyed fishing.In addition to his parents,...

Marie Davis

Marie Davis

Sep 25, 2022

Marie Elizabeth Schroyer Davis, 81, of Mill Spring, went home to be with the Lord Sunday morning, September 25, 2022.A native of Polk County, she was the daughter of the late Levi Schroyer and Lydia Edwards Schroyer and widow of Charles Davis who passed away in 2017. Mrs. Davis was an L.P.N. having worked at St. Luke's Hospital, White Oak...

Gerald Skelcy

Gerald Skelcy

Sep 20, 2022

On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, Gerald Lee Skelcy, loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 84 from a lengthy illness.Gerry was born on January 23,1938 in Saginaw Michigan to Floyd and Ruth Skelcy. He graduated from Arthur Hill Trade School and went on to enlist in the United States Air Force.  He spent 20 years...

Joshua Dukes

Joshua Dukes

Sep 17, 2022

Saluda, NC - Joshua Michael Dukes, 46, of Howard Gap Rd., Saluda NC, died peacefully at his home with his wife of 13 years and his mother at his side, Saturday evening, September 17, 2022.A loving husband, daddy, son, brother, and uncle who was treasured by all those who knew and loved him. Joshua was a devoted disciple of the ...

William Fawcett

William Fawcett

Sep 13, 2022

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

Barbara Horne

Barbara Horne

Sep 13, 2022

Barbara Jean Richards Horne, 78, of Campobello, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday morning, September 13, 2022 at Regional Hospice Home in Spartanburg following a brief illness.Born in Tryon, she was the daughter of the late Charles Franklin Richards and Florence Isabell Waters Richards and widow of Burdette Horne who passed away in 2003. Growing up in Tryon,...

Dennis Mcclure

Dennis Mcclure

Sep 13, 2022

Dennis Taylor McClure, 82, of McClure Hill, Landrum, passed away, Tuesday morning, September 13, 2022 at Upstate Community Hospice House.Born on McClure Hill, he was the son of the late John Taylor McClure and Dora Phillips McClure. Dennis was a Vietnam veteran having served in the U.S. Army. After the war, he went onto to work in the textile industry...

Richard Alewine

Richard Alewine

Sep 9, 2022

Richard Eli Alewine, Jr. (89), formerly of Tryon, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 9th, 2022, at Carolina Reserve at Laurel Park in Hendersonville, NC. Richard was born September 5, 1933, in Tryon, NC, the son of the late Richard Eli, Sr. and Dora R. Burrell Alewine.  He spent most of his career in textiles....

Stephen Hedges

Stephen Hedges

Sep 6, 2022

Stephen James Hedges, 63, an award-winning journalist, intrepid aviator and devoted husband and father to four children, lost his long battle with brain cancer on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.Hedges worked as an advocate for aviation at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) for more than a decade, serving first as its director of media relations and then in the...

Frank Mcdowell

Frank Mcdowell

Sep 4, 2022

Frank Eugene McDowell, 61, of Forest City passed away, Sunday afternoon, September 4, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center.Born in Tryon, he was the son of the late Johnnie B. McDowell and Louise Thomas McDowell. Frank attended Landrum High School playing basketball and winning the Heisman trophy. Frank was currently working at Tribal Mfg. in Chesnee. He has a passion for...

Clarence Mccraw

Clarence Mccraw

Sep 3, 2022

Clarence Alvin McCraw, 79, of Mill Spring went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, September 3, 2022.A native and lifelong resident of Polk County, he was the son of Clarence Cecil McCraw and Ruth Foy.  Clarence was raised by his grandparents, Harley and Nellie Foy.  Clarence worked at Stone Cutter for 17 years and then opened his own small...

Mildred Bodie

Mildred Bodie

Sep 1, 2022

Tryon, NC- Mildred Dorn Bodie, 95, of Tryon, NC passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC.Born in Saluda, SC, she was the daughter of the late Elisha Stevens and Mattie Able Dorn; and wife of the late James William Bodie who passed away in 2015.  Mr. and Mrs. Bodie moved to Tryon,...

Wanda Thompson

Wanda Thompson

Aug 30, 2022

Wanda Lee Thompson, 65, of Fort Worth, a mother, grandmother, sister and friend went to be with the Lord on August 29, 2022 in Fort Worth, Tx.Wanda was born to William Tedder and Doris Elizabeth Medford on November 20, 1956 in San Antonio, Texas. She had served in the United States Navy and was stationed in San Diego, California for...

Aleta Logan

Aleta Logan

Aug 30, 2022

Aleta Bridges Logan, 64, of Mill Spring, NC passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at her home.Born and raised in Shelby, NC she was the daughter of the late Roger and Muriel Bridges.  She was a lady of many talents including arts and crafts.  She was a loving mother, sister, and companion.In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Harold Williams

Harold Williams

Aug 27, 2022

Harold Lee Williams, 68, passed away and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center.Born and raised in Polk County, Harold was the son of the late Jonathan Arnold and Ruth Edwards Williams.  He worked as an electrician until his retirement.  Harold was a member of Midway Baptist Church and was...

Carol Davis

Carol Davis

Aug 25, 2022

Carol Ann Davis, 58, of Ridgecrest, passed away, Thursday morning, August 25, 2022 at her home.Born in Libertyville, Ill, she was the daughter of the late James Porter and Shirley Sternberg Porter. Carol attended Libertyville High School and moved to Fairview in the early 1980's. She retired from Artspace Charter School in Swannanoa. Carol spent her life taking care of...

Roger Billeter

Roger Billeter

Aug 23, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Roger Keith Billeter. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Diana Seagle

Diana Seagle

Aug 20, 2022

We regretfully announce the passing of our beloved mother, Diana Vendituoli Seagle, age 80, of Columbus, NC, on August 20, 2022. She will be greeted by her parents, the late Frank Vendituoli and Josephine Fresnilla. She is survived by her son, Brent (Maggie) Seagle; her daughters, Anna Seagle and Allison (Peter) Seagle; grandchildren, Trent (Chelsea) Thornburg, Nate (Kayla) Thornburg, and...

John Patterson

John Patterson

Aug 19, 2022

Columbus, NC-- John Aloysius Patterson, born December 5, 1944, died at home Friday August 19, 2022 from cancer. He was born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania and was the son of the late Helen A. Evancho and John H. Patterson.  Surviving is his loving wife Nancy of the home. John served four years in the United States Air Force and was an...

Robert Allred

Robert Allred

Aug 19, 2022

Robert W. Allred "Pastor Bob", 78, was called home by His Heavenly Father on August 19, 2022.  He faithfully served the Lord for 51 years pastoring, teaching and sharing God's love with everyone he met whether it was from the pulpit, on a mission field, behind a barber chair or driving a bus.  He loved to be the Hands and...

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