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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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...
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