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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Larry Denton
May 8, 2021
– Larry Marion Denton, 78, of Mill Spring, passed away Saturday evening, May 8, 2021 at his home.Born in Polk County, he was the son of the late Lewis Denton and Eve Case Denton. Mr. Denton was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired from Watts Regulators in Rutherfordton. He enjoyed farming, fishing, and bear hunting. Mr. Denton...
Edward Foster
May 7, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for Edward James Foster. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Dorothy Wyckoff
May 7, 2021
Tryon, NC--Dorothy Nauman Wyckoff was born on April 6, 1932, Martins Ferry, Ohio and died on May 7, 2021 Tryon with her devoted companion Princess by her side. She was the daughter of the late Suzanne Noble Nauman and John H. Nauman, MD. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years Eugene (Gene) Wyckoff and...
Esther Fisher
May 6, 2021
Esther Virginia (Moore) Fisher (90) of Colliers, WV and Lynn, NC passed away peacefully on May 6, 2021.She was born on March 8, 1931 to Earl and Eva (Fadlem) Moore. Esther was an active member of the Follansbee Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother. Esther was a lover of God, family, reading,...
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