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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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James Olsen

James Olsen

Aug 18, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of James Dean Olsen share that he passed away on August 18, 2021 after a tragic motorcycle accident. Born Sept 22, 1949 in Douglas, Wyoming to Martin and Bette (Bartshe) Olsen.Growing up on a working cattle ranch in Wyoming, he graduated Douglas Wyoming High School 1968 and earned a BS in Education...

Zackary Byars

Zackary Byars

Aug 17, 2021

Zachary Daniel Byars,21, of Forest City passed away, Tuesday, August 17, 2021.A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 23, 2021 in the McFarland Funeral Chapel in Tryon, North Carolina with Reverend Jimmy "Hambone" Camp officiating.The family will receive friends following the service from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Per the family's wishes, guest are asked...

James Stephens

James Stephens

Aug 17, 2021

James "Jim" Jay Stephens of Columbus passed away, Tuesday evening, August 17, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital.Arrangements will be announced. To to the family, please

Emma Long

Emma Long

Aug 17, 2021

Hendersonville, NC--Jane S. Long, 93, of 334 Thompson Street, Hendersonville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 17, at home with her family.Born in Morristown, New Jersey, Jane was the daughter of Charles A. Smith and Dorothy Cook Smith. She grew up in Hackettstown, New Jersey, graduated as salutatorian from Hackettstown High School, and earned a B.A. in Psychology from the...

Tom Foster

Tom Foster

Aug 10, 2021

On August 10, 2021 Tom Edward Foster, 80, loving husband and father to two daughters, passed from this life into the arms of God.  He was born in Spartanburg County on April 15, 1941, son of the late Ola Wofford Fuller.  A student of the South Carolina public school system, Tom was graduated from Mary McLeod Bethune High School in...

Joann Hoffman

Joann Hoffman

Aug 9, 2021

Joann Eklund Hoffman, born Jan 15th 1932 in Omaha Nebraska, daughter of Dr. Harley S. Eklund and Mary Fulweider Eklund. Joann graduated from Osceola High School after having attended Brownell Hall Preparatory School in Omaha Nebraska. As a child she was a devoted member of the Osceola Marching band. Married to Lloyd (Bud) Oliver Hoffman Jr., son of Dr. Lloyd...

Judy Bates

Judy Bates

Aug 7, 2021

Judy Ann Bates, 69, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday morning, August 7, 2021, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.Born in Bat Cave, she was the daughter of the late Reverend Robert A. Bates and Betty Wilson Bates. Judy was a graduate of Polk Central High School and went on to CPCC in Charlotte earning an Associate Degree...

Donald Viehman

Donald Viehman

Aug 7, 2021

Donald Leslie Viehman, Sr. (Don) of Tryon, NC passed away on August 7, 2021. Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to many.  Don was often seen holding his wife Myrna's hand, he only let go to go on to heaven. Don died of Alzheimer's. Don was born in Orlando, FL on April 17, 1934, to William E....

Patsy Toney

Patsy Toney

Aug 6, 2021

Patsy Gibbs Toney, 71, of Green Creek, went home to be with the Lord Friday morning, August 6, 2021, at her home following a brief illness.A native of Polk County, she was the daughter of the late John Gibbs and Omie Laughter Gibbs. Mrs. Toney retired from Blue Ridge Laser Eye Associates in Columbus after 25 years of service. The...

Mark Wall

Mark Wall

Aug 6, 2021

Mark Sumpter Wall of Columbus passed away Friday morning, August 6, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.No services are planned. To to the family, please

Watson Wharton

Watson Wharton

Aug 5, 2021

Watson Carl Wharton passed away peacefully on August 5th, at his home, Thousand Pines, in Tryon, North Carolina. He was surrounded by family, while loud music played and the summer sun was shining. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Watson & Ethel Carlson Wharton, and sister Emily.  His legacy lives on through his wife of 43 years,...

Karen Milazzo

Karen Milazzo

Aug 4, 2021

On Wednesday, August 4, 2021, Karen Anne Rodrigues Milazzo, devoted wife, and loving mother of two sons, passed away at the age of 70.Karen was born May 3, 1951, in Portsmouth, Rhode Island to Benjamin and Elsie (Mare) Rodriques. In 1975 She obtained a BS degree in Occupational Therapy from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. Karen began her...

Jack Johnson

Jack Johnson

Jul 31, 2021

Jack Wallace Johnson, 82, of Hendersonville and Dade City, FL went home to be with his Lord, Saturday, July 31, 2021.Born in Polk County, Jack was the son of the late Grady Johnson and Louise (Thompson) Johnson. Jack grew up in Saluda where he attended school for 12 years. He drove a school bus from 9th grade threw 12th grade...

Tony Thompson

Tony Thompson

Jul 30, 2021

Tony Allan Thompson, age 58, passed away Friday morning, July 30, 2021, at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, Forest City, surrounded by family and friends and the unsung Heroes who sacrifice each and every day to give all their patients respect and compassion as they administer comfort care at end of life.He was native of Polk County, the son of...

Nell Deaver

Nell Deaver

Jul 24, 2021

Nell Loving Deaver, 102, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum, SC.She was a native of Lexington, VA, daughter of Sarah (Sadie) Loving Stevens and Fred Turpin Deaver.  She was a direct descendent of Thomas Loving who landed in Jamestown, VA in 1635 and soon received a large land grant in the...

Elliott Hodges

Elliott Hodges

Jul 23, 2021

Columbus, NC- Elliott P. Hodges, 44, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, July 23rd, 2021 after a courageous two year battle with Multiple Myeloma.He was born in Birmingham, AL and was the son of Rupert and Sally McKinnon Hodges. Elliott was the brother of Gregory Hodges and David (Dana) Hodges. He attended Spartanburg...

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...

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