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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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Ruth Masna

Ruth Masna

Nov 2, 2019

Ruth Elizabeth Victoria (Anderson) Masna, of Greenwich, CT, died peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2019. She was predeceased by her loving husband Michael John Masna.She was born in Port Chester, NY, September 21, 1924, the only daughter of the late Eric and Hanna Anderson. Ruth graduated from Greenwich High School and spent most of her life growing up in Greenwich...

Andrew Perewiznyk

Andrew Perewiznyk

Nov 1, 2019

Andrew Perewiznyk, 93, of Mill Spring passed away Friday evening, November 1, 2019.He was born in Passaic, NJ and lived in Clifton, NJ for more than 30 years, where he was a member of the Holy Ascension Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Andrew served in the U.S. Army in Alaska during WWII. He owned an auto body repair shop in New Jersey.He...

Mitchell Bolling

Mitchell Bolling

Nov 1, 2019

Mitchell "Paco" Francisco Bolling, 48, of Green Creek went to his Heavenly home, Friday, November 1, 2019.Born in Spain, he was the son of Glennie Henson Bolling of Green Creek and the late Cornelius R. Bolling, Sr. For many years, Mitchell was a residential and commercial painter. He was an avid outdoorsman. Mitchell was of the Baptist faith.In addition to...

Phillip Brown

Phillip Brown

Oct 30, 2019

Phillip Morgan Brown, 85, of Hendersonville passed away Wednesday evening, October 30, 2019.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Four Seasons Hospice, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731. To to the family, please

Eric Markland

Eric Markland

Oct 28, 2019

Eric Lang Markland, 40, of Hendersonville passed away, Monday afternoon, October 28, 2019 at Pardee Hospital.No services are planned. To to the family, please

Danny Whatley

Danny Whatley

Oct 23, 2019

Danny Roland Whatley of Hendersonville, formerly of Bryson City, died on October 23, 2019 at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham, NC.He was the son of the late Milton Gaines Whatley and Zora England Whatley Slagle. A native of Graham County, he attended Robbinsville High School and Western Carolina University. He lived most of his adult life in Swain County.Danny retired...

Dennis Hulst

Dennis Hulst

Oct 17, 2019

– Dennis "Dutch" Hulst, loving father to Mariët, passed away on Friday October 18th, 2019 at the age of 53. He was born in Enschede, The Netherlands to Geerdina and Wieger Hulst. After moving to the US, he graduated from Roselle Catholic High School in 1984 and attended Union CC in NJ. Dennis was the owner of Dutch Metal Roofing...

Hazel Mcguinn

Hazel Mcguinn

Oct 17, 2019

—Hazel "Bill" Noah McGuinn, of Mill Spring, NC passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019.Bill was born in Polk County to the late Edgar A. and Julia Mae Price McGuinn. He was a past member of Fairview Volunteer Fire Department and served as a chief for a number of those years. In 1996 he and his wife Sheila moved back...

Arvilla Smith

Arvilla Smith

Oct 16, 2019

Arvilla Settle Smith, 100, of Tryon passed away, Wednesday morning, October 16, 2019 at White Oak Manor of Tryon.Born in Spartanburg County, she was the daughter of the late Keever G. Settle and Rose Turner Settle and widow of John Guynell Smith who passed away in 1996. Mrs. Smith was a member of First Baptist Church of Tryon and retired...

Doris Marion

Doris Marion

Oct 16, 2019

Doris Elaine Thomas Marion, 70, of Saluda went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday afternoon, October 16, 2019 at her home following a long courageous battle with cancer.Born in Charleston, SC, she was the daughter of the late Curtis E. Thomas, Sr. and Mary Parham Thomas. Doris moved to Saluda in 1982 coming from Mt. Pleasant, SC and began...

Edward Bottoms

Edward Bottoms

Oct 12, 2019

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

Terrence Wise

Terrence Wise

Oct 11, 2019

—Terrence H. Wise (Terry) died October 11, 2019, in Tryon, NC, where he and his wife Donna have lived the last several years. Charlotte had been their home during most of their 59-year marriage, and it was where they raised their family.Terry was born in Greenville, SC, October 20, 1935, son of Carlton Terrence Wise and Miriam Sturkey Wise. As...

Helen Cagney

Helen Cagney

Oct 10, 2019

--Helen Marie Gast Cagney, born November 7, 1920, passed away on October 10 at age 98 in Columbus, NC. Helen lived a life filled with love of family and friends and travel. She was married to James E. Cagney, II, Esq. for 44 years. Jim preceded her in death in 1986. Helen's parents were Bert and Carolyn Gast of Chicago,...

Stanford Dietz

Stanford Dietz

Oct 9, 2019

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

Patricia Fuller

Patricia Fuller

Oct 8, 2019

Patricia Donahoe Fuller, 94, of Anderson, SC, formerly of Tryon passed away, Tuesday morning, October 8, 2019 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.Born in DeKalb, IL, she was the daughter of the late Patrick John Donahoe and Helen Kaufman Donahoe and widow of Robert W. Fuller who passed away in 2005. Mrs. Fuller moved to Tryon in 1993 coming from...

Ruth Hamilton

Ruth Hamilton

Oct 6, 2019

Ruth Hannon Hamilton passed away peacefully from this life Sunday, October 6, 2019 after a gradual decline in health. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family and caregivers during the last days of her life.Ruth was born September 15, 1930 in Lynn, North Carolina, but lived in Los Angeles since 1956, raising her children with her husband Thomas...

Joellen Dennis

Joellen Dennis

Oct 6, 2019

--JoEllen Dennis was born on November 12th, 1946. She died on October 6, 2019, in her own bed, in her own home, with her husband and kids holding her lovingly as she silently and peacefully slipped away.Jo was born in the tiny town of Weston, West Virginia to Jack and Betty Luzader. Her little sister Mindy (Leasure) was born four...

Richard Day

Richard Day

Oct 4, 2019

--Richard Norman Day, 78, of Tryon, NC passed away suddenly on Friday, October 4, 2019 of a heart attack.Richard was raised in Rochester, Michigan and graduated from the University of Michigan. He owned and operated the Birmingham Camera Shop for many years then turned to the sale of accounting software. He moved to Tryon in 1994 where he rapidly grew...

Susan Burrell

Susan Burrell

Sep 29, 2019

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

Laura Randall

Laura Randall

Sep 29, 2019

Laura Valley Randall Randall (Baby Doll) passed away, September 29, 2019.Laura was born August 20, 1936 in Grand Bay, AL and her parents were Fred Melton Randall and Bessie Grimsley Randall. They moved to Pascagoula, MS during her 8th grade year and she graduated from PHS in 1953. She married Levi A. Randall of Moss Point, MS in 1956. They...

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