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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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Roger Gauen

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...

Ferrin Jennings

Ferrin Jennings

Mar 17, 2021

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Marjorie Phillips

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

William Smith

William Smith

Feb 22, 2021

William "Bill" Garland Smith, 80, of Mill Spring went to be with our Lord, Monday morning, February 22, 2021 at his home.Born in Tappan, NY, he was the son of the late William Garland Smith and Mathilda Funk Smith. Mr. Smith was a graduate of Syracuse University earning his bachelor's in civil engineering and Delaware University earning his master's degree...

Antonio Alonso

Antonio Alonso

Feb 22, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Antonio Gener Alonso. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Claude Green

Claude Green

Feb 21, 2021

Claude "Leon" Green, 77, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 21, 2021.Leon was born in Polk County, NC to the late Romey and Myrtle Davis Green. Leon was a loving and devoted husband, daddy and poppa. He retired from Renfrow Brothers, Inc. in Spartanburg, SC.  Leon was a member of Silver Creek Baptist Church where he...

Kathleen Williams

Kathleen Williams

Feb 16, 2021

Kathleen Parker Williams, 91, of Columbus, NC went home to be with the Lord and her beloved husband, Cecil Williams of 73 years on February 16, 2021.Kathleen was the daughter of the late George M. and Hester L. Parker of Mill Spring, NC.  Surviving are four children, George (Marcell), Jane (Roger), James (Frances) and John.  She is also survived by...

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