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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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Arnold Clary
Dec 2, 2020
GAFFNEY, SC – Arnold Dean Clary, 71, of Gaffney, passed away Wednesday afternoon, December 2, 2020 at Spartanburg Medical Center.Born in Spartanburg, he was the son of the late Junie Leroy Clary and Verna Mae Humphries Clary. He was a retired electrician and loved his family, friends and golfing. Arnold was a simple, kind man who enjoyed being around others...
Eleanor Dietz
Dec 1, 2020
An obituary is not available at this time for Eleanor Bidwell Dietz. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Alyce Poe
Dec 1, 2020
Columbus, NC-- Alyce Sanders Poe, 92, of Columbus, NC passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum, SC.A full obituary is pending. To to the family, please
Rodney Thompson
Dec 1, 2020
Rodney Charles Thompson of Tryon passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at his home.Arrangements will be announced. To to the family, please
Jeanette Smith
Nov 26, 2020
– Jeanette Williams Smith, 97, of Sunny View, passed away Thursday evening, November 26, 2020 at Smith Phayer Hospice House.A native and lifelong resident of Polk County, she was the daughter of the late Burton and Mamie Bishop Williams and wife of the late Clyde Smith who passed away April 13, 1985. Mrs. Smith retired from Sunny View Elementary School...
Margaret Ballew
Nov 23, 2020
Margaret Mears Ballew, 96, of Landrum, passed away, Monday evening, November 23, 2020.Born in Sittingbourne, England, she was the daughter of the late David Richard Mears and Marion Miles Mears and wife of the late Kenneth A. Ballew who passed away in 1999. At the young age six months, she and her family moved to Canada where she was raised...
John Gallagher
Nov 21, 2020
Dr. John Joseph Gallagher of Columbus, passed away, Saturday afternoon, November 21, 2020 at Spartanburg Medical Center.Dr. Gallagher was born in Brooklyn, NY to parents Margaret McHugh Gallagher and John Patrick Gallagher. John graduated from the college of the Holy Cross in 1964. He then went on to Georgetown University School of Medicine where he graduated in1968. He completed his...
John Archer
Nov 19, 2020
Archer, John Henry Jr., died on November 19, 2020, at the age of 91, just 37 days shy of his 92 birthday, at Tryon Estates, in Columbus, North Carolina.He was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry Archer Sr. and Mary Geneva Greggs Archer; his siblings: Charlene Pickford Laxton, Edward Arnold Pickard, Doris Marie Willis Stack, Mary Elizabeth; his...
Heinrich Christmann
Nov 13, 2020
Heinrich "Henry" Hans Christmann, 69, of Lynn, passed away, Friday morning, November 13, 2020 at Autumn Care of Saluda.Born in Germany, he was the son of the late Richard Christmann and Gisela Rudinger Christmann. Mr. Christmann came to America in 1981 and in 1986 began working with the Boy Scouts of America. During that time, he was an assistant scout...
Jerries Matson
Nov 10, 2020
Columbus, NC--Jerries Audene Matson, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Jerries was pre-deceased by her husband, Robert M. Matson, Chief Master Sergeant, USAF. She devoted her life and love to her children, Michael, Karen (deceased) and Corinne (deceased) as well as to her two grandchildren, Carl Prather and Nolan Prather. She was always kind to those around...
Lucy Mauney
Nov 8, 2020
Tryon, NC--Lucy Clem Mauney, 83, of Tryon NC died suddenly and peacefully Sunday night, November 8, 2020. Lucy was preceded in death by her two youngest daughters, Sarah Caitlin Mauney (2011) and Mary Michael Mauney (2017). She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Mauney David (Mathew) and her grandchildren, Christopher David and Kyle Catherine David, all of Evanston IL and...
Barbarah Dehoney
Nov 8, 2020
Columbus, NC-- On November 8, 2020, Barbarah McDonald Dehoney passed away peacefully at the age of 97, surrounded by family.Barbarah is survived by her husband Robert; four daughters, Joanne, Susan, Catherine, and Eleanor; eight grandchildren, and a loving family of sons-in-law, nieces, and nephews. Born on September 15, 1923 in Ware Shoals, SC to Thomas and Eulalah McDonald, Barbarah Dehoney...
Constance Gilmore
Nov 7, 2020
Constance Dinielli Gilmore, 94, of Columbus, passed away, Saturday evening, November 7, 2020 at her home.Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Elvira Dinielli and wife of the late James Paul Gilmore, Sr. who passed away in 2013. During WWII, she worked as a legal secretary at a Law Firm in New Jersey...
Richard Foster
Nov 4, 2020
Green Creek, NC--Richard David (Pud) Foster went home to be with the Lord on November 4, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer's at the age of 60. Pud passed peacefully surround by family at the Hospice House of the Carolina's in Forest City NC.Pud is celebrating his homegoing with his loving daughter Jerica Lee Foster, a precious grand baby,...
Margaret Howe
Nov 3, 2020
An obituary is not available at this time for Margaret Howe (Howe). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Anthony Hatfield
Nov 3, 2020
Anthony "Todd" Hatfield, 53, of Columbus, NC entered his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC.Todd was originally from Varney, West Virginia and was a graduate of Concord University, Princeton, WV, class of 1989. He then settled in Pike County Kentucky for several years, then relocated to Virginia. Todd was a volunteer...
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
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
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
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...
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