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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 Dockendorf

Robert Dockendorf

Nov 2, 2020

Columbus, NC--Robert Cummins Dockendorf, 94, of Columbus, NC passed away on November 2 from kidney failure. A kind and gentle man, with a sparkle in his eye, he was a role model for many.  Bob was the first baby registered in Chicago, IL on January 1, 1926, the son of the late William Peter Dockendorf and Clara Derby. He grew...

Howard Sharp

Howard Sharp

Oct 31, 2020

Howard Michael "Mike" Sharp, 59, of Arden, entered Eternal life Saturday morning, October 31, 2020 at his home.Mike was born on February 4, 1961 in Hooper's Creek (Fletcher) to Howard and Mary Kathleen Crissone Sharp. He was employed by Coca-Cola and Red Classic Transit, loved by many co-workers, for nearly 40 years. From a young boy watching his father work...

Robert Byars

Robert Byars

Oct 29, 2020

Robert Byars, 83, of Columbus passed away Thursday morning, October 29, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.Born in Polk County, he was the son of the late Tom and Ila Byars. Mr. Byars retired from Mohawk Carpets in Landrum after 53 years of service. He enjoyed gardening and working around his home, but the love of his life...

Theron Goodwin

Theron Goodwin

Oct 26, 2020

Theron M. Goodwin, 79, of Columbus, NC passed away this week at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills after a long battle with cancer.  He was predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Janet Louise Goodwin.Born and raised in Rutland County, Vermont, he was the son of the late Walter and Marjorie Goodwin of Hubbardton, VT. Mr. Goodwin began his career...

Paul Buchanan

Paul Buchanan

Oct 24, 2020

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

Richard Bowden

Richard Bowden

Oct 24, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Richard Gardner Bowden. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Betty Rollins

Betty Rollins

Oct 24, 2020

Landrum, SC—Betty Jean Rollins, 84, of Landrum, SC passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.Born in Polk County, NC she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Thelma Price Shehan.  She married the late Mack W. Rollins and together they raised their family in Landrum, SC.  Jean worked for Insulfab Plastics and retired after...

Joyce Savory

Joyce Savory

Oct 21, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Joyce Mary MacIntosh Savory. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Gertrude Swabb

Gertrude Swabb

Oct 20, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Gertrude Louise Swabb (Frazon). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Scott Hague

Scott Hague

Oct 19, 2020

Scott McFarland Hague, 62, passed away October 19, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital after a short bout with cancer. Born at St. Luke's, then in Tryon, on November 21, 1957, he was the younger son of the late Woodrow Lynch Hague and Mary McFarland Hague.A lifelong Tryon resident, Scott was an avid hunter and fisherman with a love for dogs...

Teresa Steadman

Teresa Steadman

Oct 19, 2020

– Teresa Gwen Steadman, 40, of Lynn passed away Monday, October 19, 2020.Born in Polk County, she was the daughter of Mitchell Steadman and Kathy Teresa Dedman Steadman of Columbus. She was a professional dog groomer and was a member of Midway Baptist Church. The highlight of her life was her son, A.J.She was preceded in death by a brother-in-law,...

Armin Lohr

Armin Lohr

Oct 17, 2020

Columbus, NC—Armin E. Lohr, a native of Prarie du Sac of the town of Troy, Wisconsin, died peacefully in Columbus, North Carolina on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Tryon Estates Retirement Community, of which he had been a resident since 2004.  He was 102 years old.Born on March 11, 1918, he was the 9th child of the late Johann and...

Carl Yoder

Carl Yoder

Oct 16, 2020

Carl Clinton Yoder, 72, of Tryon, NC went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, October 16, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. at Accordius Health in Hendersonville, NC.He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Taylor (Charles) of Candler, NC; a sister, Sharon Burrell of Tryon, NC; a nephew, Cale Burrell (Casi) of Hendersonville, NC; two granddaughters, Brittney Daye (Jason) of...

James Crowe

James Crowe

Oct 16, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for James Kerry Crowe. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Paul Mazzanti

Paul Mazzanti

Oct 15, 2020

"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has known what God has prepared for those who love him."  I Corinthians 2:9 -- Paul Mazzanti, age 80, passed away Oct.15, 2020 at The Manor Lake Memory Care Home-Bridgemill in Georgia after a long battle with Alzheimer's.Paul lived in Germantown, TN for over 40 years and spent most of...

Thomas Ruegg

Thomas Ruegg

Oct 15, 2020

-- Thomas Lee Ruegg (age 91) passed away from natural causes on October 15, 2020 at Tryon Estates in Columbus, NC. Tom was born in Lamar, Colorado on March 6, 1929 to the late George Albert and Cecelia Corrine Decker Ruegg.  Tom graduated from the University of Colorado with a BA in Business, where he met and married his college...

Stephen Corpening

Stephen Corpening

Oct 13, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Stephen Kurt Corpening. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Jerry Gillie

Jerry Gillie

Oct 10, 2020

Jerry Lee Gillie, 79, of Columbus passed away, Saturday morning, October 10, 2020 at the Black Mountain Center.Born in Greenville County, SC, he was the son of the late Fred Gillie and Ruth Carroll Gillie. After Tryon High School, Jerry entered the U.S. Air Force and served 8 years and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. He went on to...

Natasha Mcgraw

Natasha Mcgraw

Oct 7, 2020

Mill Spring, NC – Natasha Shanel McGraw, died at the age of 32, on the seventh day of October 2020 at her home in Mill Spring, NC.Natasha was born on the 29th day of August 1988 in Hendersonville, NC and was the daughter of Newton Christian and Myra McGraw Christian of Hendersonville, NC. She was preceded in death by her...

Jodi Whisman

Jodi Whisman

Oct 3, 2020

– Jodi Jean Whisman, 39, of Columbus passed away Saturday evening, October 3, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.Born in Springfield, Ohio, she was the daughter of Donley and Kimberly Shank Whisman of Columbus. Jodi attended Otterbein College in Columbus, Ohio where she was involved in EKT and graduated from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida with a...

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