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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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Nelson Pace

Nelson Pace

Feb 14, 2021

Tryon, NC—Nelson "Bud" Mayfield Pace, 88 of Tryon, NC passed away at his home with his loving wife by his side on Sunday, February 14, 2021.Bud was born in Saluda, NC, he was one of 29 children born to the late Ransom and Etta Pace.   Bud was a talented local rock mason for over 40 years, some of his work...

Glennie Bolling

Glennie Bolling

Feb 14, 2021

Glennie Marie Henson Bolling, 84, of Tryon passed away Sunday afternoon, February 14, 2021 at Mary Black Hospital.Born in Polk County, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Henson and Lillie Mae Hannon Henson Conner. Mrs. Bolling was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from Stonecutter Mills. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles.In addition...

John Gosnell

John Gosnell

Feb 10, 2021

John "Junior" Wesley Gosnell, Jr., 76, of Tryon passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 10, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital following a brief illness.A native and lifelong resident of Tryon, he was the son of the late John Wesley Gosnell and Eva Laughter Gosnell. For many years, Junior was a member of Polk County Rescue Squad until he retired. He attended...

John Abrams

John Abrams

Feb 9, 2021

Rock Hill, SC—John P. Abrams, 69, of Rock Hill, SC passed away on Monday, February 9, 2021 at Atrium Health in Pineville, NC.He was predeceased by his parents James and Virginia Greene Abrams.Surviving are three sons, Jason Abrams (Elizabeth) of Rutherfordton, NC, Jamie Abrams (Laura) of Rutherfordton, NC and Jordan Abrams (Beth) of Brevard, NC.  Also surviving are five grandchildren,...

Phyllis Schwerdtfeger

Phyllis Schwerdtfeger

Feb 9, 2021

Columbus, NC--Phyllis Marie Schwerdtfeger, 82, of Columbus, NC passed away at Mary Black Hospital in Spartanburg, SC on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband David Schwerdtfeger in 2018.Due to COVID-19, no services are planned at this time. To to the family, please

Vincent Tenney

Vincent Tenney

Feb 7, 2021

Capt. Vincent Laurel Tenney, U.S. Navy (Ret.) of Columbus passed away Sunday afternoon, February 7, 2021.No services are planned. To to the family, please

Richard Wheeler

Richard Wheeler

Feb 7, 2021

Richard John Wheeler, 90 years old, of Tryon Estates, Columbus NC, passed away from natural causes, Sunday Feb. 7, 2021.Richard was born in Ottawa, Ontario,Canada, on August 1,1930. He was the son of the late John D. Wheeler and Gladys Shea Wheeler. Richard was a Chemical Engineer, a graduate of Queen's University. He worked for Cyanimide in Niagara Falls, Ontario,...

Eleanor Klerk

Eleanor Klerk

Feb 5, 2021

Eleanor H. Klerk, 94, widow of Richard H. Klerk, died Friday, February 5, 2021 at LaurelWoods in Columbus, NC. Born in Queens County, NY, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Hermine Bentz Schickler. Mrs. Klerk was a good and beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a secretary with Eastern Airlines in NY and a wonderful...

Maureen Zuschlag

Maureen Zuschlag

Feb 3, 2021

After a full and eventful life Maureen Parkhill Zuschlag (neé Hopkins) passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Tryon, NC on February 3, 2021.  She was 11 days shy of her 83rd birthday.  She had ovarian cancer.Maureen was born in Port Glasgow, Scotland in 1938, and came to the United States with her family in 1951.  From...

Everette Durham

Everette Durham

Feb 1, 2021

Everette Eugene Durham, 54, of Columbus, went to meet his Dad Monday evening, February 1, 2021 after a brief illness.Born in Polk County, he was the son of Margaret Edwards Durham of Columbus and the late Gary Eugene Durham. Everette was a Civil War buff and took part in several reenactments. Everette also loved racing. He and his brother raced...

Judy Coates

Judy Coates

Jan 31, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Judy Karen Coates (Johnson). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Julie Gordon

Julie Gordon

Jan 31, 2021

Julie Rest Wilkison Gordon, age 78, of Columbus passed away peacefully in her home on January 31, 2021. Julie was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to the late Walter D. Wilkison  and Lois M. Lane.  She was a graduate from St. Petersburg High School and St. Petersburg Junior College in St. Petersburg, Florida and spent her career working as a graphics...

Cecil Williams

Cecil Williams

Jan 30, 2021

Cecil Williams, 89, of Columbus, NC went home to be with the Lord on January 30, 2021.Cecil was the son of the late Alvin and Sudie Williams of Mill Spring, NC.Surviving is his wife of 73 years, Kathleen Parker Williams; four children, George (Marcell), Jane (Roger), James (Frances) and John and two siblings, Eugene and Evelyn.  He is also survived...

Marshall Yeager

Marshall Yeager

Jan 28, 2021

Tryon, NC—Marshall D. Yeager, 92, of Tryon, NC passed away on January 28, 2021 at White Oak of Tryon.Marshall and his wife Majorie lived locally in Tryon for many years.  He enjoyed tennis, bowling and was active with the Tryon Little Theater before his health declined.Marshall was predeceased by his wife Marjorie Court Yeager in 2008.He is survived by a...

Teresa Esval

Teresa Esval

Jan 27, 2021

Teresa "Terry" Esval 88, of Hendersonville, NC, died peacefully on January 27, 2021 at White Oak Manor Assisted Living in Tryon, NC. Teresa was born on February 25, 1932 in Ballydevitt, Donegal, Ireland to Joseph and Mary Bushe. She married the late Orland "Ed" Esval of Huntington, NY on March 2, 1957 in Montreal, Canada.Terry is survived by her four...

Richard Bentley

Richard Bentley

Jan 26, 2021

Richard G Bentley was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on October 15,1928, but was raised in Ionia, Michigan.  He earned a bachelor's degree at Western Michigan University in 1946.  In 1950, he married Marilyn Sheldon.  He taught high school in Albion, Michigan, and also Davenport, Iowa, before joining the Kent State University (KSU) faculty in technology in 1956, eventually becoming a...

Benjamin Hudson

Benjamin Hudson

Jan 25, 2021

Mill Spring, NC—Benjamin Franklin Hudson, 72, of Mill Spring, NC passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021.Ben was the son of the late Cornelius Thomas and Annie Bell Pritchard Hudson.  Ben was a native of Polk County and was an impressive stone mason by trade, he was the owner of Ben Hudson Stonework. He was a member of Pea Ridge...

Edward Larisey

Edward Larisey

Jan 25, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Edward Dennis Larisey. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Audrey Jones

Audrey Jones

Jan 23, 2021

Frances Bell Jones, 90, of Saluda passed away Saturday evening, January 23, 2021 at Pardee Hospital.Born in Polk County, she was the daughter of the late John Henry Bell and Ina Mae Johnson Bell. Mrs. Jones worked many years at the Ada Company in Hendersonville sewing, worked at World of Clothing and cleaned the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in...

Kenneth Nelon

Kenneth Nelon

Jan 20, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Kenneth Ray Nelon. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

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