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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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Dennis Rook
Mar 29, 2021
Dennis Rook, 79, of Tryon, NC passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021.Dennis became a resident of Tryon, NC after retirement from his law enforcement career in Ohio. Surviving is his wife Pamela Rook.Memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity or a Hospice of your choice.Services will be private. To to the family, please
Helen Macclain
Mar 27, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for Helen Ruth MacClain. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Sandy Heatherly
Mar 26, 2021
Sandy Lynne Barnette Heatherly, 52, of Hendersonville, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 26, 2021 at her home.Born in Tryon, she was the daughter of the late Tom Barnette and Trudy Foster Bull. Sandy attended Dorman High School and later received an Associates Degree from Blue Ridge Community College in Medical Billing. Recently, she had worked for Four Season Hospice as...
Jenny Deatrick
Mar 21, 2021
Jenny Rene' Shreeves Deatrick, 42, of Tryon, went home to be with the Lord Sunday afternoon, March 21, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.Born in Rock Island, IL, she was the daughter of the late William Shreeves and Lisa Woods Shreeves. Jenny was a graduate of Ambassador Baptist College earning her Bachelor's Degree in Education in 2000. She...
Roger Gauen
Mar 20, 2021
Roger Louis Gauen, 81, of Mill Spring passed away Saturday morning, March 20, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital.Born in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of the late Louis Gauen and Wilma Rogers Gauen. Mr. Gauen retired from Smurfit-Stone Containers as a salesman. He moved to Mill Spring in 2005 coming from Chicago. He and his wife Jeanine have...
Marjorie Phillips
Mar 17, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for Marjorie Ann Phillips (Hughes). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Andrew Brannon
Mar 15, 2021
Drew Brannon was a native of Tryon. He died in a tragic accident on March 15th. He was best known and loved for his generous spirit, easy smile, clear thinking, inclusive leadership, warm heart and genuine compassion. These qualities endeared him to friends and colleagues alike.Drew attended Tuesday School, Tryon Elementary School and graduated from Spartanburg Day School. He received...
Jeffrey Kong
Mar 14, 2021
Jeffrey Kong, known as Jeff was born 59 years ago in a small town in Upstate NY. He worked his whole life in a profession that may be overlooked but it is needed and he was good at what he did. He was respected for his knowledge, attention to detail and to the care he had for his job. However,...
Elizabeth Bliss
Mar 12, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for Elizabeth Bliss. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Boyce Jackson
Mar 11, 2021
Boyce "Bill" Leroy Jackson, 93, of Mill Spring, went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning, March 11, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, Forest City.A native and lifelong resident of Polk County, he was the son of the late John A. Jackson and Frances Constance Jackson. Mr. Jackson was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served...
Larry Morgan
Mar 7, 2021
Larry "Ronnie" Ronald Morgan, 73, of Saluda passed away, Sunday morning, March 7, 2021 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.Born in Polk County, he was the son of the late Leland and Lucy Mae Russell Morgan. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Ronnie retired from Spartanburg Steel. After retirement, he enjoyed sitting at the Truck Stop in Saluda...
Jerry Underwood
Mar 3, 2021
On March 3, 2021, at 8:07pm, Jerry "JB" Lee Underwood, 74, surrounded by his wife, his daughter and his Sabalridge family, went home to Jesus. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 15 at 10:30am at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church at 95 Hasell Street, Charleston, with Father Gregory West and Monsignor Anthony Droze...
Michael Blackburn
Mar 2, 2021
LANDRUM – Michael Dale Blackburn, 65, of Landrum passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 2, 2021 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.Born in Birmingham, AL, he was the son of the late Ernest Franklin Blackburn and Ruby Davis Blackburn. Mr. Blackburn attended North Greenville University and worked at Southeastern Paper Group until the time of his death. He was a big Alabama Football...
Peggie Morrison
Feb 28, 2021
Columbus, NC--Peggie Moore Morrison, 87, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, SC. She was the widow of Alexander Morrison.Peggie is survived by a son, Allen Wilson (Sonia) of the Philippines and a granddaughter, Lycia Abe Wilson. Also surviving are her stepchildren, Alexander "Sander" Morrison Jr., Harris Morrison, Greer Morrison and Elizabeth Morrison White. ...
Sandra Maclucas
Feb 28, 2021
Sandra Murrell MacLucas of Mill Spring passed away Sunday evening, February 28, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, Forest City.Arrangements will be announced. To to the family, please
Susan Williams
Feb 27, 2021
Susan Funk Williams passed away at her daughter's home in Columbus, NC the morning of February 27, one month short of her 79th birthday. A 25-year resident of Oriental, NC, Sue had recently relocated to Columbus after an extended illness. Proud, feisty, and independent, Sue resisted leaving the home she loved until it was no longer feasible for her to...
Ralph Douglas
Feb 26, 2021
Ralph "Buddy" Pasco Douglas passed from this life to his heavenly home on Friday, February 26, 2021 in Landrum, SC. Ralph was born in Manatee County, FL, the son of Clarence Washington Douglas and Georgia Blackburn Douglas on January 8, 1932. He was retired from the United States Air Force, GE, and the State of South Carolina. Ralph was a...
Fred Ashley
Feb 22, 2021
Columbus, NC—Fred Covington Ashley, 84, of Columbus, NC went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 22, 2021.Fred was born to the late Charles Covington and Minnie Bell Norman Ashley. Fred could be described as a self-made man, a hard worker and entrepreneur that made sure his family was always provided for. Fred graduated from Gardner-Webb University with...
Evelyn Butler
Feb 22, 2021
Evelyn Grace Creasman Butler, 95, of Columbus, NC passed away Monday morning February 22, 2021 at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills, Forest City, NC.Born in Buncombe County, NC on May 16, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Jesse J. and Florence Spaine Creasman. She was married to Van H. Butler who died in 1989. She was a...
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