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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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Linda Farleigh

Linda Farleigh

Jun 10, 2021

Tryon, NC – Linda Farleigh, 75, of Tryon, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 10, 2021 surrounded by her family.She was born January 1, 1946 in Brunswick, GA, the daughter of the late Dewey Reed Miller and Robbie Jo McKinney.She was preceded in death by her husband, Ron Farleigh. She is survived by three sons, Bill...

Marjorie Linden

Marjorie Linden

Jun 10, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Marjorie Anne Linden (Caudle). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Chadwick Corbett

Chadwick Corbett

Jun 7, 2021

Mill Spring, NC—Chadwick David Corbett, 38, of Mill Spring, NC passed away at his home on June 8, 2021.He was the beloved son of David T. Corbett and Paula J. Dempsey.  His parents are heartbroken, but have found some comfort in the following scripture:The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:...

Annette Pace

Annette Pace

Jun 2, 2021

Hendersonville, NC-- Annette Moody Pace was born on October 25, 1941 in Hendersonville, NC, and passed away on June 2, 2021.Annette was a lifelong resident of Hendersonville and daughter of the late L. Kenneth and Lois Shepherd Moody.  Annette loved the mountains and was glad to be able to live there all of her life.  She was saved and baptized...

Robert Kennedy

Robert Kennedy

May 29, 2021

On Saturday, May 29, 2021, Robert E. Kennedy, loving husband and father passed away at age 85.Bob was born on February 18, 1936 in Bristol, Virginia to Ernest English and Edna Leonard Kennedy. He received his B.S. degree in architecture from the University of Cincinnati in 1965 and practiced residential architecture in Knoxville, TN and Charlotte, NC.Bob had a passion...

Herman Mcgaha

Herman Mcgaha

May 28, 2021

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

Butch Mcgaha

Butch Mcgaha

May 28, 2021

Butch McGaha, always true to his family, faith and friends, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2021, at the age of 81. The son of Martin Alonzo and Nellie Brown McGaha, Butch grew up in Haywood County. Following his graduation from high school, he served his country in Korea as a soldier in the U.S. Army. He later returned to...

Lisa Poston

Lisa Poston

May 28, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Lisa Wood Poston (Wood). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Henry Hubbard

Henry Hubbard

May 25, 2021

Henry Hudson Hubbard (Hank), 87, passed away peacefully on May 25 at Tryon Estates in Tryon, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Katharine Peirce and Henry Hudson Hubbard. Hank was born in Detroit, Michigan and grew up in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. He attended Kerby School, Brownell Junior High, and Grosse Pointe High School; all in Grosse...

Jeffery Wall

Jeffery Wall

May 24, 2021

Landrum, SC—Jeffery Lee Wall, 52, of Landrum, SC passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021.Jeffery was preceded in death by his father Daniel Buford Gosnell.Surviving is his mother Patricia Frankie Gosnell; two brothers, Donnie Wilson (Anissa) and David Lewis; one sister, Anita Michelle Plumley and several nieces and nephews.A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June...

John Knirk

John Knirk

May 23, 2021

Tryon, NC—John "Jack" Richard Knirk, 85, of Tryon, NC died on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born in Youngstown, Ohio and was the son of the late John B. and Alberta Schmitt Knirk.  He graduated from the General Motors Institute and later obtained his master's degree from Central Michigan University. Jack...

Benjamin Summey

Benjamin Summey

May 20, 2021

– Benjamin "Benny" Franklin Summey, 65, of Hendersonville passed away Thursday, May 20, 21 at his home following a brief illness.Born in Polk County, he was the son of the late Lawrence Summey and Jeanette Pace Summey. Benny worked many years for Lee Atkins and recently for Dunlap Construction. He enjoyed NASCAR, College Basketball, and camping. Benny was a loving...

Vernon Hendricks

Vernon Hendricks

May 19, 2021

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

Annette Stott

Annette Stott

May 16, 2021

Annette Morgan Stott, 83, of Landrum passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center.Born in Polk County, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie Morgan and Ethel Cantrell Morgan and wife of the late Russell Stott who passed away in 2004. Mrs. Stott spent her life caring for her family and was a long-time member of Hickory...

John Arledge

John Arledge

May 16, 2021

Mill Spring, NC—John Glenn Arledge, 68, of Mill Spring, NC passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021.John Glenn grew up in Polk County, NC and was the son of the late William Martin Arledge Sr. and Louise Morris Arledge.  John Glenn loved fishing and spending time with his children and grandchildren.  He was a member of Silver Creek Baptist Church,...

Anne Houser

Anne Houser

May 14, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Anne Houser (Turluk). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Deloreane Dixon

Deloreane Dixon

May 14, 2021

Delorean Keith Michael Dixon, 19, of Campobello passed away Friday morning, May 14, 2021.Born in Henderson County, he was the son of Donald Brandon Dixon and Kimberly Hare . Delorean was a graduate of Blue Ridge Community College Class of 2019 and went on to work for Dixon Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. He was South Carolina State Trap Champion...

Laureen Fletcher

Laureen Fletcher

May 13, 2021

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

Derrek Lynch

Derrek Lynch

May 12, 2021

MILL SPRING – Derrek Alan Lynch, 28, of Mill Spring died Wednesday evening, May 12, 2021 from an off-road recreation accident.Born in Spartanburg, he was the son of Sharon Gillie and Jeff Lynch. Derrek was employed at Wilsonart in Fletcher for the last eight years. In his free time, he enjoyed off-road activities such as riding his Razor and hanging...

James Cole

James Cole

May 11, 2021

A celebration of the life of Jim Cole will be held in the cabin at Harmon Field in Sunday, July 11,2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Jim was a resident of Tryon, spending nearly every day running or walking the trails at Harmon Field with his wife, Elaine.  It seemed appropriate to celebrate his good life in that place...

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