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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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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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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