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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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Irwin Graham
Dec 4, 2021
Gilbert Graham of Saluda, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday afternoon, December 4, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.Gilbert was a native Floridian who was born and raised in Miami. He met Betty when he was 17 and she was 18. One of his favorite stories is that he 'lost' a coin toss between going on...
Barbara Davis
Dec 4, 2021
Barbara L. Davis, 90, of Columbus, NC passed away on December 4, 2021.A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Tryon, NC with Father Jason Christian officiating.Inurnment will take place at Jacksons Grove United Methodist Church in Landrum, SC following the service. To to the family,...
Clara Travieso
Dec 4, 2021
Clara Michelle Travieso Died on Saturday, December 4, 2021.Clara was born in Charlotte, NC, on October 16, 1986 to Michelle Bean and Rene Travieso. She was a graduate of Myers Park High School and a member of Myers Park Baptist Church.Clara is survived by her mother, Michelle Bean, her brother, John Travieso (Nicole), her sister, Caroline Roten (Josh), her nieces...
Jackson Smith
Dec 3, 2021
Jackson Jasper Smith, 86, of Asheville, went home to be with the Lord, Friday afternoon, December 3, 2021, at Pisgah Manor in Asheville.A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Troy Weaver Smith, Sr. and Annie Jackson Smith and widower of Carolyn Sensing Smith who passed away in 2008. Mr. Smith was a lifelong welder and...
Harold Bright
Dec 3, 2021
Columbus, NC- Harold Thomas "Hal" Bright, 95 years old, son of the late William J.Bright and Lillian M. Bright, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at Tryon Estates. He was married to Dorothy Bright for 66 years, who passed away in 2017. Hal was also preceded in death by his three siblings; a son, David W. Bright; and a grandson,...
James Huntsinger
Dec 3, 2021
James Huntsinger of Landrum, passed away, Friday afternoon, December 3, 2021 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.Survived by a daughter, Clara Huntsinger; a son, Chad Huntsinger; his mother, Elizabeth McClure; an aunt, Agnes Campbell; two grandchildren, Kaylen Moss and Liam Huntsinger.He was a loving son, father and grandfather and will be missed by his family.A memorial service will be held at 3:00...
Debra Arceneaux
Dec 2, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for Debra Suanne Arceneaux. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Glenda Jackson
Dec 2, 2021
Glenda Ruff Jackson, 76, of Sunny View, went home to be with Jesus, Thursday afternoon, December 2, 2021, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.A native and lifelong resident of Polk County, she was the daughter of the late Edison Ruff and Florence Lawter Ruff. In the past, Mrs. Jackson worked at Rhode Island Textile in Landrum and Tryon Estates. She spent...
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...
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