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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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Timothy Bosien

Timothy Bosien

May 7, 2020

Timothy J. Bosien, 61 , of Tryon NC, passed away joyfully and peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 7, 2020.Tim was one of Polk County's finest paramedics. He served both Polk and Spartanburg County as a paramedic for over two decades until his health prevented him from continuing his career. Continuing a healing legacy created by both his  parents,...

Karen Taylor

Karen Taylor

May 6, 2020

Karen Melinda Taylor, 56, died May 6, 2020 at  home in Saluda, NC.She was born in York Co. SC on July 19, 1963 and was the daughter of the late M. Wayne Taylor and June Ringer Taylor.  She was a member of Saluda United Methodist Church having served as Treasurer in the past. She was employed at Wells Fargo Bank,...

Barbara Krunich

Barbara Krunich

May 5, 2020

May 5th, 2020 marked the quick and gentle passing of Barbara Ann Barker Krunich, 82, born March 22, 1938 Akron Ohio.Barbara spent her adult life giving to others, she dedicated and sacrificed herself for her 3 boys.She spent 40 years working as a LPN mostly in Nursing Homes dedicated to tenderly caring for and loving the most vulnerable and forgotten...

Anne Blake

Anne Blake

May 4, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Anne Cooley Blake (Cooley). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Michael Patterson

Michael Patterson

May 3, 2020

Michael Anthony Patterson, 81, of Tryon passed away, Sunday evening, May 3, 2020 at his home.Born in Denver, CO, he was the son of the late Sampson Cornelius Patterson and Gladys Stroud Patterson. Mr. Patterson was a Vietnam veteran having served in the U.S. Air Force. He went on to work and retire from USAA in San Antonio, TX.Surviving is...

Kenneth Witt

Kenneth Witt

Apr 24, 2020

Kenneth Willis Witt, Sr., 82, of Saluda, passed away, Friday morning, April 24, 2020 at the Brian Center in Hendersonville.A private family service will be held at a later date. To to the family, please

Willie Richards

Willie Richards

Apr 24, 2020

Willie Judson Richards, 77, of Saluda, passed away, Friday morning, April 24, 2020 at Pardee Hospital.Born in Polk County, he was the son of the late Willie Osban Richards and Rosa Lee Ballew Richards. Willie was a retired fireman and first responder with Saluda Fire & Rescue. He attended Mountain View Baptist Church in Tuxedo.In addition to his parents, he...

Talmage Dillon

Talmage Dillon

Apr 22, 2020

Talmage Lee Dillon, 70, of Columbus passed away, Wednesday morning, April 22, 2020 at his home.A private celebration of his life will be held. To to the family, please

Joyce Prince

Joyce Prince

Apr 18, 2020

Joyce A Prince, 81, of Columbus, NC, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, April 18, 2020.Born in Charlotte, NC, she was the daughter of the late Ralph G Allen, Sr. and Adelaide Watkins Allen. Ms. Prince was a loving mother and a talented homemaker.Surviving is one daughter, Lynette P Attwood of Columbus, NC and one son, Mark A...

Mary Lindsey

Mary Lindsey

Apr 17, 2020

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

Kaye Steele

Kaye Steele

Apr 13, 2020

Columbus, NC--Kaye Marilyn Steele died April 13, 2020, at Tryon Estates, the retirement community in Columbus, N.C., where she had lived since 2000. She was 88 years old. The cause was complications related to congestive heart failure.Kaye was born Kaye Marilyn Meyer on March 26, 1932, in Altoona, Pa., to Carl and Helen Meyer. She was an only child and...

Mary Lindsey

Mary Lindsey

Apr 12, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Mary Edney Lindsey (Edney). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Jackie Bradley

Jackie Bradley

Apr 11, 2020

Tryon, NC—Jackie Lee Bradley, 67, of Tryon, NC passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020.Jackie was born in Asheville, NC and raised in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Haynes and Hazel Higgins Bradley.  Jackie proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War.   He was a welder by trade and always had...

John Floyd

John Floyd

Apr 11, 2020

John Clemon Floyd of Saluda passed away, Saturday afternoon, April 11, 2020 at his home.The full obituary is pending. To to the family, please

James Waters

James Waters

Apr 7, 2020

Tryon Fire Chief James "Tank" Waters, 40, of Tryon passed away, Tuesday afternoon, April 7, 2020.A native and lifelong resident of Polk County, he was the son of Ricky Dean Waters of Tryon and Janet Cowan Chapman (Adrian) of Tryon. Chief Waters was a graduate of Polk County High School Class of 1998. He began his fire service career in...

Mitchell Kostro

Mitchell Kostro

Apr 6, 2020

Mitchell Kostro passed away peacefully on April 6, 2020 at Tryon Estates Medical Center. Mitchell was born in Chicago July 2, 1924 to the late Walter and Stella Kostro. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Dorothy and his son Charles (Gretchen). He attended University of Illinois until he served in the army during WW II as...

David Hart

David Hart

Apr 2, 2020

-- David Lomax Hart, 74, went to join his Lord on April 2, 2020 with his loving family around him.Born in Greenwood, South Carolina to Robert William and Adeline Hay Brunson Hart, David graduated from Wofford College and went on to the University of South Carolina, earning an MBA. After serving in the US Army, David worked for Roy Panther...

Alta Barkley

Alta Barkley

Apr 2, 2020

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

Marvin Hall

Marvin Hall

Mar 29, 2020

Landrum, SC—Marvin Gregory Hall, 48 died on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Spartanburg Regional Hospital in Spartanburg, SC.Greg was born November 28, 1971 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was the son of Barbara Glenn Hall and the late Marvin Eugene Hall. He was the youngest of 3 children.Greg graduated from Polk Central in the year of 1990 and joined the...

Paul Byars

Paul Byars

Mar 25, 2020

—Paul Herman Byars, 76, of Lyman, SC passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 in Spartanburg, SC.Paul was the son of the late William J. and Margaret Reed Byars.  He worked for many years as brick mason and was a member of Apalache Baptist Church in Greer, SC.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers,...

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