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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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Geneva Hostetter

Geneva Hostetter

Apr 1, 2022

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

Walter Myers

Walter Myers

Mar 27, 2022

Walter Thomas Myers, 80, of Campobello passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Spartanburg Regional Hospital due to complications from a stroke. Walt was born on May 13,1941 in Elmhurst, Illinois to the late James A. and Gertrude M. Myers. He attended York High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree...

Joan Mellberg

Joan Mellberg

Mar 25, 2022

Joan Mary Lea Mellberg (Nudelbacher), 90, of Columbus, NC & Menasha, WI passed away surrounded by loved ones, Friday evening, March 25, 2022 at Tryon Estates Medical Facility in Columbus, NC.  Joan battled several forms of cancer over the years as well as dementia in her later years.Born February 10, 1932 in Appleton, WI, she was the daughter of the...

Ann Monaghan

Ann Monaghan

Mar 25, 2022

Ann Monaghan, 74 of Mill Spring, NC passed away peacefully on March 25, 2022 of metastatic breast cancer. She was home with her daughter and son-in-law and supported by friends and family all around the world. Mrs. Monaghan was born to James and Annie Tinney in Glasgow, Scotland. She emigrated to the United States at the age of 18 in...

Greer Prevatte

Greer Prevatte

Mar 25, 2022

Greer Delores Prevatte, 75, of Tryon, passed away at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City on Friday, March 25, after a long illness.She is survived by the love of her life, partner Ken "Skip" Martin, of the home; children and spouses Gina Malone (Richard Baker) of Waynesville; Tami Malone-Coates (Roburt Coates) of Tryon; and Ryan Malone (Brenda Malone)...

David Warren

David Warren

Mar 25, 2022

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

Jane Romine

Jane Romine

Mar 22, 2022

Jan Wall Romine "flew away" on the "fine morning" of March 22, 2022. It was something she had talked about before.In fact, Jan had courted death and dying for years. She read Elizabeth Kubler Ross before E.K.R. was cool. She lovingly ministered to AIDS patients through her association with RAIN (Regional Aids Interfaith Network) in Charlotte. And she volunteered at...

Judith Janes

Judith Janes

Mar 20, 2022

Judith Moy Janes died on Sunday, March 20, 2022 in Tryon, NC surrounded by family and beloved dog Bella.Judy was born in Newport, RI on November 12, 1936. Her parents were Edward and Mary (Roden) Moy.  She graduated from Rogers High School and attended Katharine Gibbs before marrying Bill Janes in 1957. They raised their six kids in her hometown...

Theodore Connors

Theodore Connors

Mar 20, 2022

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is plantedA time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;A...

Glenn Searcy

Glenn Searcy

Mar 19, 2022

Columbus, NC—Glenn Curtis Searcy, 67, of Columbus, NC passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Autumn Care in Saluda, NC.Born in Polk County he was the son of the late Kenneth Elmore and Jennise Blackwell Searcy.  He was an electrician by trade and worked until a decline in health.He is survived by a brother, Eugene Searcy and his wife...

Robert Martlock

Robert Martlock

Mar 17, 2022

Robert Gordon Martlock, 85, of Tryon, passed away, Thursday morning, March 17, 2022 at Upstate Community Hospice House.Born July 10, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Gordon and Ann Kudlas Martlock. He graduated for Madison High School in Madison Heights, Michigan and attended Lawrence Institute of Technology where he studied mechanical engineering. He worked on the Red Stone Missile...

Bertha Laser

Bertha Laser

Mar 14, 2022

On March 14, 2022, Bert passed away at age 97 after a brief illness. She was a resident of White Oak Village Apartments in Tryon for over 14 years and a friendly neighbor to all who lived there. She will be remembered for her love of people and conversation. Bert was born and grew up in a tiny mining town...

Jason Newman

Jason Newman

Mar 12, 2022

Jason Gray Newman, 48, of Tryon, passed away, Saturday morning, March 12, 2022.A native of Tryon, he was the son of Lawrence Gray Newman and Edna Lorie Newman of Tryon. Jason was a graduate of Tryon High School, Class of 1992, and a graduate of Isothermal Community College, earning a degree in Graphic Design. Throughout his life, has had a...

Kim Wilson

Kim Wilson

Mar 11, 2022

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

Myrna Butts

Myrna Butts

Mar 8, 2022

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

Lena Daniel

Lena Daniel

Feb 27, 2022

Lena Rebekah Spradley Daniel, age 89, died on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Ridge Rest Assisted Living Center in Columbus, NC, with her family by her side.Born in Pinehurst, Georgia on her family's Lonesome Pine Farm, she was the daughter of the late Ossie T Spradley and Mary Kenneth Watson Spradley. She adored her late siblings: Leila Hayes Spradley Winters...

Russell Randolph

Russell Randolph

Feb 26, 2022

Russell Newton Randolph, Jr., 96, of Tryon, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday evening, February 26, 2022 at his home.Born in New York City, he was the son of the late Russell Newton Randolph, Sr. and Gladys Bora Randolph and husband of the late Evelyn Grosskoph Randolph who passed away in 2003. Mr. Randolph was a veteran of...

Trent Taylor

Trent Taylor

Feb 25, 2022

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

John Richardson

John Richardson

Feb 21, 2022

It is with a sad heart that the parents of John B. Richardson, III share the news of his death after a long battle with cancer. He passed into God's hands at home surrounded by his family.John was born in Augusta, Ga and was the oldest son of Lisa Lindsay Johnson and James William Johnson. He loved the outdoors and...

Marilyn Quinn

Marilyn Quinn

Feb 20, 2022

Marilyn Sue Quinn, a resident of Tryon for the past 42 years, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2022 at the age of 92.She is survived by her five children, fourteen grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren."You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough." -Mae West To to the family, please

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