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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Martha Queen

Martha Queen

Aug 18, 2022

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

David Danson

David Danson

Aug 11, 2022

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

Jesse Mckaig

Jesse Mckaig

Aug 10, 2022

Jesse Fred McKaig was born on October 28, 1926, in Polk County, North Carolina, to James Bryant McKaig and Kate Ross McKaig. He was born into a family of 10 children.   He quit school after the eighth grade at the age of 15 to enlist in the United States Navy, lying about his age to go fight Nazi Germany and...

Joyce Bowie

Joyce Bowie

Aug 10, 2022

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

Fredrick Allison

Fredrick Allison

Aug 1, 2022

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

Henry Cannon

Henry Cannon

Jul 30, 2022

Henry "Cecil" Cannon, 86, of Tryon NC died July 30, 2022 in the care of Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City, NC. Born and raised in Fitzgerald, GA, he was the son of Henry Cecil Cannon, Sr. and Dora Corinne Ellis. He graduated from Fitzgerald High School in 1954 where he played center on the varsity football...

Cora Hammond

Cora Hammond

Jul 29, 2022

Cora Lynn Hipp Hammond, 36, of Hendersonville, passed away, Friday evening, July 29, 2022.Born in Hendersonville, she was the daughter of Jerry Hipp of Saluda and Kathy Gosnell Hipp of Hendersonville. Cora was a 2004 graduate of East Henderson High School and was a C.N.A having worked in the past for Sunnybrook Assisted Living.Surviving in addition to her parents are...

Stillman Mackay

Stillman Mackay

Jul 28, 2022

Stillman MacKay of Tryon, passed away, Thursday evening, July 28, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center.Arrangements will be announced. To to the family, please

Joseph Fulcher

Joseph Fulcher

Jul 26, 2022

Joseph A. Fulcher, 87, of Tryon passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City. A native of Bridgeton, NC, Joe proudly served thirty years in the United States Air Force, retiring as a highly decorated Chief Master Sergeant in charge of hospital operations. His military career carried Joe and his family all over...

Aliscia Jones

Aliscia Jones

Jul 24, 2022

Aliscia Henderson Brown Jones, 103, of Columbus NC (formerly of Landrum SC) passed away Sunday July 24, 2022 at White Oak Manor, Tryon, NCAffectionally known as "Aunt Pete", " Ms. Pete" or just "Pete ", she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Rosa Lee Raines Henderson.  She was the widow of the late Eddie Lee Brown and the...

Dorothy Gosnell

Dorothy Gosnell

Jul 24, 2022

Dorothy "Dot" Burrell Gosnell of Tryon, passed away, Sunday morning, July 24, 2022 at Autumn Care of Saluda.Born August 28, 1954 in Greer, SC, she was the wife of the late John "Junior" Wesley Gosnell, Jr. for 41 years who passed away in 2021. Dot attended Tryon Second Baptist Church, a member of the V.F.W. Post Ladies Auxiliary in Mill...

Cathy Halford

Cathy Halford

Jul 23, 2022

Cathy Luther Halford, 57, of Mill Spring, passed away, Saturday evening, July 23, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital.Born in Rutherford County, she was the daughter of Betty Taylor Luther of Columbus and the late Burnice Luther. Cathy retired from Kangaroo Caddy after 30 years of service. She was a member of Mill Spring First Baptist Church.Surviving in addition to her...

Delores Radaker

Delores Radaker

Jul 22, 2022

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

Minnie Butler

Minnie Butler

Jul 18, 2022

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

Lawrence Newman

Lawrence Newman

Jul 17, 2022

—Lawrence Gray Newman, 92, of Lynn went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 17, 2022.Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Columbus Christopher and Maude Constance Newman.  Lawrence enjoyed nature, he found joy gardening and working in his yard.  He was a member of Midway Baptist Church in Columbus, NC.  Above all...

William Stein

William Stein

Jul 17, 2022

William John Stein of Columbus, passed away, Sunday morning, July 17, 2022 at Tryon Estates.Bill loved travel and especially learning about other cultures, their traditions and music.  He always had a funny story or joke to tell (sometimes you just had to patiently wait until he got to the punchline).  He had a generous heart with a huge capacity to...

Garland Searcy

Garland Searcy

Jul 15, 2022

Garland Lee Searcy, 85, of Sunny View, went home to be with the Lord, Friday morning, July 15, 2022 at the Solace Center in Asheville.Born in Buncombe County, he was the son of the late William Randolph Searcy and Hester Ruff Searcy. Mr. Searcy was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from Ballard's Cabinets and Appliance in Asheville...

Charles Singleton

Charles Singleton

Jul 15, 2022

Saluda- Charles "Charlie" Singleton, 43, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 15, 2022.Charlie was born in Polk County, to Roland Martin Singleton and Betsy Anderson Singleton.  He was a graduate of Polk County High School and previously a volunteer firefighter for Saluda Volunteer Fire Department.  Charlie was known as a jack of all trades that could fix almost anything. He...

Bobby Johnson

Bobby Johnson

Jul 13, 2022

Bobby Allen Johnson, 78, of Sunny View, passed away, Wednesday morning, July 13, 2022 at his home.Born in Mercer County, W.V., he was the son of the late Willis Allen Johnson and Sadie Annie Lynch Johnson. Bobby retired from General Electric in Flat Rock after 23 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, traveling and most of all spending time with...

Jerry Lynch

Jerry Lynch

Jul 12, 2022

Jerry Bryan Lynch, 82, of Sunny View, passed away, Tuesday afternoon, July 12, 2022 at his home.Born in Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Reverend George Washington Lynch and Rachel McGuinn Lynch. Mr. Lynch retired from Phelps-Dodge in Inman. During his life, he farmed alongside his dad and was working on the farm, Lynch Orchard, at the...

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