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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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Annette Stott

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Johnny Wheeler

Johnny Wheeler

May 5, 2021

Johnny Lee Wheeler passed away on May 5, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House of Statesville.He was born January 20, 1947, in Boone, NC, to the late John Scott and Vesta Lee Eggers Wheeler.  Johnny spent his adult life in Polk County, North Carolina and was owner/operator of Wheeler's Wholesale Produce.  In his retirement years, he enjoyed traveling and spending...

Doris Lehoskay

Doris Lehoskay

May 4, 2021

Doris Edney Lehoskay, 90, of Tryon passed away Tuesday morning, May 4, 2021 at Smith Phayer Hospice House.Born in the Pacolet Valley of Tryon, she was the daughter of the late James M. Edney and Helen Morton Edney and was one of thirteen children. She was a graduate of Tryon High School Class of 1948 as Salutatorian. Mrs. Lehoskay volunteered...

Katherine Hillman

Katherine Hillman

May 1, 2021

Katherine Steppe Hillman, 94, passed away from natural causes in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, May 1, 2021.Katherine was born in Polk County, NC to the late James Clarence and Sarah Ruth Byers Steppe.  She received a bachelor's degree in education from Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida.   Katherine lived a simple life, devoting herself to her family and her students. Over...

Melvin Merritt

Melvin Merritt

Apr 30, 2021

Melvin N. Merritt, Jr., 66, died unexpectantly on April 30, 2021 at Autumn Care of Saluda, NC.He was born in Greenville, SC on November. 4, 1954, the son of Melvin N. Merritt, Sr. and Helen Lawson Merritt. He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. He also attended primary school there.He was a graduate of J.L. Mann...

Kurt Katzenberger

Kurt Katzenberger

Apr 27, 2021

Kurt Wyatt Katzenberger, 63, of Green Creek passed away Tuesday afternoon at Mission Hospital following a brief illness.No services are planned. To to the family, please

Michael Jones

Michael Jones

Apr 24, 2021

Mike passed peacefully taking a nap on Saturday afternoon, April 24, 2021 with his dog in his lap and one of his favorite Westerns on TV.Michael Sidney Jones (Mike) was born and raised in Fredericktown, MO to the late Sidney Jones and Dorothy DeGuire Jones.  Mike was a High School athlete, playing some minor league baseball and starting his college...

Richard Carpenter

Richard Carpenter

Apr 23, 2021

Inman, SC--Richard Fay Carpenter 59 of Inman S.C. passed away at his home. Born in Rutherford County to the late Elbert Morton and Sue Hollifield Carpenter. He was a life- long Bachelor. He moved to Tryon when he was 5 when his father became the manager of the A&P. He was a lifelong member of Tryon United Methodist Church. He...

Robert Constance

Robert Constance

Apr 17, 2021

Robert "Bob" Keith Constance of Lynn, passed away Saturday morning, April 17, 2021 at The Laurels of Hendersonville.Born in Tryon on April 26, 1927, he was the son of the late Clayton Wright Constance and Katherine Walker Constance. Bob was a veteran of World War II having served in the 803rd and 203rd Engineer Aviation Battalions with the U.S. Army...

Susan Tromeur

Susan Tromeur

Apr 16, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Susan Eleanor Tromeur. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

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