Obituaries
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)...
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