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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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Bettina Carlone
Dec 1, 2021
Bettina A. Carlone passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at her daughter's home in Tryon.She was born in Cleveland, OH December 19, 1924 and lived all over the country, including Hendersonville. She loved to travel and visited Turkey, Greece, Israel and her two favorite countries Italy and Sicily.She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Alexander "Rocky"...
Pamela Ziglar
Nov 30, 2021
Pamela N. Ziglar, 70, of Columbus, NC passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021.Pamela was ready to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Pamela wrote "for I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I finished my Course, I have kept the faith, henceforth there...
Patricia Tucker
Nov 24, 2021
Patricia "Patty" Ann Litton Tucker age 60, went to rest in the arms of her Savior on Wednesday November 24,2021 after a battle with Pancreatic cancer. She passed peacefully at home with her loving husband and sister in law by her side .We are sure her mother greeted her with one of her famous hugs.Patty was a pediatric nurse for...
Patricia Linton
Nov 24, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for Patricia Ann Linton. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Clyde Kaericher
Nov 24, 2021
Clyde W. Kaericher, 100, passed away suddenly and peacefully on November 24, 2021. Clyde was born on March 24, 1921, in West Salem, Illinois, the second of six sons born to Emmett C. and Alberta L. Kaericher. He grew up in the small farming community during the Great Depression and worked at the family's general store. He attended the University...
Jeremiah Arledge
Nov 23, 2021
Jeremiah "Jeremy" John Martin Arledge, 40, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021.Jeremey was born in Polk County and was the son of Carmen Vogel Arledge and the late John Glen Arledge. He was a graduate of Polk County High School. Jeremy was a loving father, son, brother, and nephew. He had a long hard difficult path in life but...
Elizabeth Wyckoff
Nov 20, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for Elizabeth Henkel Wyckoff. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Marianne Cunningham
Nov 19, 2021
Marianne (Nan) Cunningham, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on November 19, 2021 at the age of 90 in Tryon, NC. She died peacefully surrounded by family. She was a resident of Columbus, NC for over 35 years. Nan worked in real estate in Tryon and upon retirement volunteered for Hospice of the Carolina Foothills for more than...
Karlee Hefner
Nov 18, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for Karlee Reign Hefner. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Jimmy Kinkade
Nov 17, 2021
Columbus, NC—Jimmy Earl Kinkade, 83, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at the Forest City Hospice House in Rutherfordton, NC.Jimmy was the son of the late John and Madge Perry Kinkade. He proudly served his country in the Army for 3 years, two of which were in Germany. After his time in the service, he worked for the water...
Della Gibbs
Nov 13, 2021
Della Mae Benefiel Gibbs, 83, of Spartanburg, passed away, Saturday morning, November 13, 2021, at her home.Born in Arcola, IL, she was the daughter of the late Walter Benefiel and Bessie Elizabeth Chapman Benefiel and wife of the late Raymond Gibbs who passed away in 1996. Mrs. Gibbs was a private duty CNA for many years and was a member...
Robert Cantrell
Nov 13, 2021
Robert Allan Cantrell, 53, of Green Creek, passed away, Saturday morning, November 13, 2021.Born in Spartanburg County, he was the son of Robert David Cantrell of Green Creek and the late Joan Melton Cantrell. Allan attended Polk Central High School and started his career working for Spartanburg Regional Transport Service. Later he began with Polk County EMS and Mission Hospital...
Audrey Klatte
Nov 13, 2021
Tryon, NC--Audrey Rhinehart Brown Klatte entered her eternal home on Saturday, November 13th, 2021 at 92.Audrey was born March 15th, 1929 to James Gordon Rhinehart and Charlotte Hazel Shiffmacher Rhinehart and was raised in Woodmere, NY. Audrey and her first husband, Huston "Brownie" Brown, married in 1957 and experienced countless adventures in their 38 years together, some of which included...
Stella Hart
Nov 12, 2021
Stella J. Hart was born on Jan 20, 1936 and passed away on November 12, 2021 in Columbus, NC. Stella was a dedicated teacher and guided many young students to success. She attended primary and secondary school in Stirling, Scotland and was very proud of her Scottish heritage. Stella served seven years with the UK Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS)...
Robert Godfrey
Nov 8, 2021
Robert Russell Godfrey, 76, of Inman, went home to be with the Lord, Monday morning, November 8, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center.Born in Rutherford County, he was the son of the late James Monroe Godfrey and Etta Clyde Huffstickler Godfrey. Mr. Godfrey retired from the U.S. Army and served two tours in Vietnam.Surviving is his loving wife, Clara Wilson Godfrey.Per...
Robert Lawrence
Oct 29, 2021
Robert Justin Lawrence, 46, of Tryon, passed away, Friday morning, October 29, 2021, at Upstate Community Hospice House.Born in Spartanburg, he was the son of Carol Page Lawrence of Tryon and the late Robert Lawrence. He was a graduate of Polk County High School Class of 1993 and went on to Western Carolina University and was a member of Pi...
Mark Henson
Oct 29, 2021
Mark Warren Henson, Jr., 34, of Shelby, passed away, Thursday, October 28, 2021, at his home following a sudden illness.Born in Rutherford County, he was the son of Mark Warren Henson Sr. of Columbus and Angela Arrowood Cheek of Hernando, FL. Mark was a graduate of R.S. Central High School and worked at Durands Auto Detail.He was preceded in death...
Harry Goodheart
Oct 29, 2021
Long time resident Harry Goodheart passed peacefully of natural causes on October 29, 2021 at the age of 78. Harry was a well-known figure in many local circles, having moved to Tryon from Florida in 2002. He lived a full life dedicated to helping others and serving his community. Harry is survived by his former wife, Ann Goodheart, and his...
Dennis Case
Oct 28, 2021
Dennis Gregory Case, 72, of Saluda, passed away, Thursday evening, October 28, 2021, at Pardee Hospital.Born in Henderson County, he was the son of the late Grover Case and Lois Pace Case. Dennis retired from Bommer Industries in Landrum. Before his health declined, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister,...
Gilda Bolen
Oct 28, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for Gilda Scott Bolen. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
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