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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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Geraldine Ledford

Geraldine Ledford

Jul 22, 2021

Geraldine Smith Ledford, 73, of Green Creek passed away, Thursday afternoon, July 22, 2021, at Autumn Care of Saluda.Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Otis Smith and Pearline Gosnell Bridgeman. Mrs. Ledford worked many years at Tryon Estates as a C.N.A. She enjoyed artwork and spending time with her family.Surviving is her husband of 53...

John Bradley

John Bradley

Jul 20, 2021

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

Diana Salinas

Diana Salinas

Jul 19, 2021

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

Patricia Ferullo

Patricia Ferullo

Jul 18, 2021

A trusted friend muses of Pat…In her wonderful poem, The Summer Day, Mary Oliver asks:"Tell me, what else should I have done?"Doesn't everything die at last, and too soon?"Tell me what you plan to do"With your one wild and precious life?"Patricia Cole Ferullo died too soon at 90 (7/18/21) at her home in Landrum with trusted caregivers and family by...

John Hicks

John Hicks

Jul 16, 2021

COLUMBUS – John Edward Hicks, 84, of Columbus passed away Friday afternoon, July 16, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, Forest City.Born in Ellerbe, NC, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Hicks, Sr. and Mildred Williams Hicks. John was a 1955 graduate of Hamlet High School and was class president. Graduate of Kings Business College in...

Magara Finn

Magara Finn

Jul 14, 2021

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

Deborah Coyle

Deborah Coyle

Jul 4, 2021

Deborah Mae Coyle, 77, of Columbus passed away, Sunday afternoon, July 4, 2021.A private family memorial service was held.A full obituary is forthcoming. To to the family, please

Lola Oswald

Lola Oswald

Jul 3, 2021

Lola passed away peacefully from Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease at home on July 3, 2021.Lola lived a full and fun life, and it was her life's mission to educate children. She began her career as a special education teacher and later spent many years as a pre-school teacher with the Asheville Jewish Community Center. She was also an active volunteer...

Stephen Foster

Stephen Foster

Jul 1, 2021

Tryon, NC—Stephen "Steve" Morley Foster, 80, of Tryon, Nc passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 1, 2021.Steve was born on September 5, 1940 to the late Ezelle and Dorothy Ford Foster.  He attended Marathon High School in Marathon Florida and was part of the 1959 graduating class.  He was a mechanic by trade, owning and operating Steve's...

Patricia Gosnell

Patricia Gosnell

Jul 1, 2021

Forest City, NC--Patricia Frankie Gosnell, 77, of Forest City, NC passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC.She the daughter of the late Ulysis and Verona Ray.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Buford Gosnell and one son, Jeffery Lee...

Cheryl Lewis

Cheryl Lewis

Jun 28, 2021

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

Hubert Mcentyre

Hubert Mcentyre

Jun 26, 2021

BOILING SPRINGS, S.C. – Hubert McEntyre, 96, died June 26 at White Oak at North Grove, where he had been in declining health in recent months.He was born Nov. 24, 1924 to Dell and Gladys McEntyre in Polk County, where he grew up, raised his family, and spent much of his life dedicated to projects benefitting Polk County.He joined the...

Raymond Froehlich

Raymond Froehlich

Jun 21, 2021

Raymond A. Froehlich, 67, of Tryon, passed away Monday, June 21st at Mission Hospital with his devoted sister by his side. Ray was born February 27, 1954 in Copiague, New York to the late William Froehlich and Helen (Kalbacher) Froehlich. He is survived by his sister Joan (Froehlich) McAdam, his nephews Bryan and Keith McAdam and their wives Tonya (Stewart)...

John Mifflin

John Mifflin

Jun 20, 2021

John Woodbury Mifflin of Columbus, NC went peacefully to be with the Lord on June 20, 2021 at age 97. John was born in Houston, TX to parents, Horace Woodbury Mifflin and Bess Irene Freegard.John spent his childhood in Rock Island, IL where he developed a lifelong interest in trains and model railroading. During WWII he served in the Army...

Robert Ferguson

Robert Ferguson

Jun 19, 2021

Robert "Gene" Ferguson, 78, of Columbus went home to be with the Lord, Saturday evening, June 19, 2021, at Smith Phayer Hospice House in Landrum.Born in Water Valley, MS, he was the son of the late Cecil Ferguson and Audra Few Ferguson. Gene had a talent of being able to do whatever he sought out to do. He has been...

Virginia Bivona

Virginia Bivona

Jun 18, 2021

Virginia Erickson Bivona of Tryon passed away, Friday afternoon, June 18, 2021.No services are planned. To to the family, please

Van Johnson

Van Johnson

Jun 17, 2021

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

Jeanette Larson

Jeanette Larson

Jun 17, 2021

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

Charles Harpt

Charles Harpt

Jun 12, 2021

Charles Ernest "Charlie" Harpt, renowned equestrian artist in the tradition of Norman Rockwell, died peacefully on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at LaurelWoods Memory Care in Columbus, North Carolina. He was 93.Born September 4, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA, Charlie grew up during the Great Depression, the youngest of three children. He was quirky, humble, kind, generous, gentle and inquisitive—small in stature...

Joyce Taylor

Joyce Taylor

Jun 12, 2021

Joyce Ann Nodine Taylor, 81, of Hillsborough passed away, Saturday afternoon, June 12, 2021, at Mebane Ridge Care.Born in Spartanburg County, she was the daughter of the late Maurice Willard Nodine and Nancy Smith Nodine. During her working career, she was a financial secretary having served at Hope Valley Baptist Church in Durham, Edgewood Baptist Church, and Parkview Baptist Church...

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