Obituaries

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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Agnes Jolley

Agnes Jolley

Nov 11, 2022

Agnes Pack Jolley, 99, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 11, 2022.Agnes was the daughter of the late William Frank and Annie Wilson Pack.  She retired from Hatch Mills after 29 years of service.  Agnes had the upmost respect for those that served our country and was a member of the VFW # 9116 Auxiliary.  She loved...

Virginia Branham

Virginia Branham

Nov 8, 2022

Virginia Wyndham "Ginny" or "Granny" Branham, 94, formerly of Camden passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022. Born in Charleston, S.C., she was the daughter of the late John Woodrow and Viola Taylor Wyndham. Mrs. Branham, wife of the late Robert Leamon Branham, Sr. She retired from A&P Grocery Store and was a member of Malvern Hill Baptist Church. Surviving are...

John Oliver

John Oliver

Nov 7, 2022

John Oliver (1931-2022) was a dentist and a farmer though it was hard to tell which he loved the most.  Without a doubt, the true love of his life was his wife, Odila, whom he met while attending Fletcher Academy and she was in nursing school. They were married for 72 years.John attended college in Collegedale, TN and then moved...

Lewis Suber

Lewis Suber

Nov 6, 2022

Lewis William Suber, 49, of Howard Street, Tryon, NC, passed away Sunday Nov. 6, 2022, at his home."Willie D"William entered the world on October 4, 1973, in Tryon, NC to his parents, Mrs. Viola Wood-Suber and the late Lewis Suber. William was a proud graduate of the Tryon High School Class of '91 and Lees-McRae College's Class of '99. While...

Harriet Franklin

Harriet Franklin

Nov 6, 2022

On November 6, 2022, our beloved Harriet Franklin was humbly escorted by the angel of God into the bosom of Christ, and she was welcomed by the host of heaven surrounded by the glory of God's presence and everlasting joy; No more pain, no more sorrows, just joy, and everlasting love.Harriet Franklin (nee Perryman), age 89, passed away at her...

Jerry Jones

Jerry Jones

Nov 5, 2022

Jerry Jones of Hendersonville, passed away Saturday morning, November 5, 2022 following a period of declining health.Arrangements will be announced. To to the family, please

Randell Nelson

Randell Nelson

Nov 5, 2022

Randell Arden Nelson, 66, died at home on Saturday morning, November 5,2022.  He was born in Hickory, NC; the son of the late James Frederick Nelson and the late Willie Mae Bowman Nelson.  He was a dairy farmer and later a body shop owner.  He could fix anything or build anything. Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Maria Nelson;...

Everette Blackwell

Everette Blackwell

Nov 4, 2022

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

Jack Hardin

Jack Hardin

Nov 4, 2022

Columbus, North Carolina- Jack Wayne Hardin aged 77 of 327 Blanton Street Columbus NC died peacefully in his home early Friday morning November  4, 2022.Jack was a beloved and lifelong member of Polk County; he served in Law Enforcement for 25 years with the Tryon Police Department and was a member of Faith Temple Baptist Church. Jack was predeceased by...

Butch Blackwell

Butch Blackwell

Nov 4, 2022

Everette "Butch" Blackwell, 94, of Green Creek died Friday, November 4, 2022 at the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills.He was born in Spartanburg, SC the son of the late Linnie Slade Stockton and Charlie Grady Blackwell.  The youngest of six children, he was preceded in death by his brothers James and Major and sisters Corrine, Pernie Mae, Alga. He's...

Joe Runyon

Joe Runyon

Nov 4, 2022

Joe Junior Runyon, 86, of Columbus, passed away Friday evening, November 4, 2022 at his home.Born in Holden, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Floyd and Nancy Shephard Runyon. Mr. Runyon moved to Polk County in 1989 coming from Varney, West Virginia. For many years, he was an autobody repairman working for a dealership then opening his...

Linda Slark

Linda Slark

Nov 3, 2022

Linda Nannette Slark, 64, of Columbus, NC passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022.Linda was the daughter of the late Bill Hiles and Nan Joy Wiget Cox.  Together Linda and her husband Homer owned and operated All American Auto Body Inc. They stared the business together 30 years ago in Moncks Corner, SC and moved their business to Columbus, NC...

Francis Hanks

Francis Hanks

Nov 1, 2022

Francis "Joel" Hanks of Simpsonville, SC, went to his eternal home on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.Joel was born in 1941, the son of Cowan and Letha Hanks of Honea Path. In 1959, he graduated from Honea Path High School with academic honors. He graduated from Clemson College with a Bachelor's degree in 1964 and a Master's degree in 1966 in...

Bobbie Walker

Bobbie Walker

Oct 31, 2022

Mill Spring, NC- Bobby Douglas Walker, 79, of Mill Spring, NC went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 31, 2022.Raised in Polk County, he was the son of the late Douglas and Ruby Pruitt Walker.  Bobby worked in the electrical industry until his retirement.  He was a lifelong member of Silver Creek Baptist Church serving in many...

Carolyn Fisher

Carolyn Fisher

Oct 28, 2022

Carolyn Smith Fisher, 77, of Tryon, went home to be with the Lord Friday morning, October 28, 2022 at Mission Hospital.A native of Tryon, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Smith and Bertha Williams Smith and wife of the late Garry R. Fisher who passed away in 2013. Carolyn work many years at St. Luke's Hospital and did...

Winifred Volpe

Winifred Volpe

Oct 28, 2022

Winifred Volpe, 95, of Tryon, passed away, Friday morning, October 28, 2022 at her home.She was the wife of the late James Volpe who passed away in 2001. Mrs. Volpe was very involved in many volunteer organizations in Polk County after moving here in 1983 coming from Houston, Texas. She was a real estate broker for many years.Surviving are four...

Kenneth Carpenter

Kenneth Carpenter

Oct 26, 2022

Kenneth Edwin Carpenter, 82, of Forest City, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday evening, October 26, 2022 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.Born in Roane County, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Bruce Carpenter and Mary Arleen Gillespie Carpenter and husband of the late Anna Mae Wilson Carpenter who passed away in 2019....

Pauline Babcock

Pauline Babcock

Oct 21, 2022

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

Johnny Bollinger

Johnny Bollinger

Oct 21, 2022

Johnny "John" Marvin Bollinger, 88, of Tryon, went to be with Jesus Friday evening, October 21, 2022 at Upstate Community Hospice House.Born in Thomasville, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Frank Bollinger and Mildred Parrish Bollinger. John was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the U.S. Air Force Military Police. He moved to Tryon...

Shirley Cashmore

Shirley Cashmore

Oct 20, 2022

Shirley Ann Stapleton Cashmore age 83 formally of Miami, FL. Went to be with the her lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday October 20,2022. She was born March 1, 1939 in Jacksonville, FL. Heaven is a little brighter now. Shirley worked as a CNA, she kept the books for Earl's Shell for many years, and she was the social...

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