Obituaries
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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Stella Searcy
Jan 21, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for Stella Green Searcy. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Anne Dunlap
Jan 15, 2019
Anne Johnson Boyd Dunlap was born in Columbia, South Carolina, on November 15, 1936, and died at home in Columbus, North Carolina, on January 15, 2019. After attending public schools in her home town, she studied for two years at Randolph-Macon Woman's College in Lynchburg, Virginia, and, in 1959, graduated with a B.A. degree from the University of South Carolina...
Willard Bradley
Jan 15, 2019
Willard Bradley, 76, of Saluda, passed away, Tuesday morning, January 15, 2019 at his home.A native of Saluda (Green River Cove), he was the son of the late Moses Bradley and Mae Davis Bradley. Mr. Bradley served in the U.S. Army as a MP. He retired from N.C. D.O.T. in 2000. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Mr....
Kay Bennett
Jan 8, 2019
—Kay D. Bennett went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.Kay was the daughter of the late Fred and Florence Dameron and the granddaughter of the late Smith and Amanda Dameron of Green Creek, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband Glen Bennett and a daughter, Roxanna Case.Surviving are two sons Mitchell Case and...
Earl Byers
Jan 6, 2019
—Rev. Earl Thomas Byers, 81, of Green Creek, NC passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.Rev. Byers was born in Amherst, VA to the late William and Nettie Stinnett Byers. Rev. Byers served as a pastor for over 40 years. He first served as the pastor of Oronoco Church of the Brethren in...
Janet Goodwin
Jan 5, 2019
Janet Louise Nelson Goodwin of Columbus passed away, Saturday afternoon, January 5, 2019.Born in Lynn, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Fritz and Maude Mahan Nelson. She attended Green Mountain College. For many years, Mrs. Goodwin worked for Continental Insurance in Glen Falls, NY and volunteered at the Glen Falls Library. She and her husband moved to Columbus...
Mario Aiello
Jan 4, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for Mario George Aiello. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Delmer Green
Dec 31, 2018
Delmer Dennis Green of Campobello passed away, Monday morning, December 31, 2018 at Magnolia Manor of Spartanburg.Born in Polk County, he was the son of the late Oscar and Martha Corn Green and husband of the late Jacquelyn Smith Green who passed away in 1978. Mr. Green served in the U.S. Navy and was a veteran of the Korean War....
Joan Landwehr
Dec 23, 2018
—Joan Waldrop Landwehr, 86, of Hendersonville, NC passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at the Elizabeth House in Hendersonville, NC.Born in Attalla, Alabama, Joan was the daughter of the late Major Wilfred E. Waldrop and Mary Eryn Clayton Waldrop. She was a graduate of Montevallo College. Joan was a master weaver and a pianist.In addition to her parents, Joan...
Buddy Kimura
Dec 21, 2018
--Buddy William Kimura passed away suddenly at his residence on Friday, December 21, 2018 age 81, with his wife at his side.Buddy was the youngest of six children of Kan and Teiko Kimura. He was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio where he attended Scott High School. From there he was awarded a football Scholarship to Michigan State University and...
Robert Bailey
Dec 21, 2018
--Robert Louis (Bob) Bailey of Saluda, NC, died unexpectedly on December 21, 2018 after a brief illness.Following his wishes, no services will be scheduled. To to the family, please
Allen Overholt
Dec 21, 2018
Allen Overholt of Columbus went home to be with the Lord, Friday afternoon, December 21, 2018 following a sudden illness.Born in Hartville, OH, he was the son of the late Ben and Sarah Miller Overholt. Mr. Overholt moved to Columbus in 1997 coming from Sarasota, FL. During his working career, he has worked as a mason. He was a founding...
Charlie Wilson
Dec 15, 2018
Charlie Lee Wilson of Sunny View passed away on Saturday , December 15, 2018 surrounded by his family and friendsHe was the son of Addie Lee Lawter Wilson and the late Leroy Wilson.He was born November 17, 1956He was a graduate of Polk Central High School and Berea College. He worked in the woodworking business most of his life, including...
Kathleen Bell
Dec 15, 2018
—Kathleen Mary Bell, 83, a resident of Laurelhurst in Columbus, died Saturday, December 15, 2018, at the Smith Phayer Hospice House in Landrum, SC.Kathleen (Kay) was born in Baltimore, MD. She was the daughter of the late Richard Xavier and Kathryn Fitts McLellan. She graduated from St. Agnes Hospital School of Nursing in 1956 in Baltimore, MD and became a...
Carolyn Sanders
Dec 14, 2018
Carolyn Jane Sanders of Hendersonville passed away, Friday evening, December 14, 2018 at Autumn Care of Saluda.Born in Greenwood, SC, she was the daughter of the late Arnold Hensley and Bertie Blackwell Hensley and wife of the late, Harold "Sandy" Sanders.In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Rocky and Donnie Hensley.Surviving are...
Edna Florig
Dec 14, 2018
- Edna Olive Florig, 103, of Columbus, NC, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018 at her residence.Edna, a native of Crofton, Nebraska, lived in the Chicago area during her married life with Andrew Florig. She graduated from The University of Chicago and taught at the University Lab School and in the public schools in Illinois. After her retirement, Edna...
Charlene Travers
Dec 14, 2018
Charlene Wooten Pace Travers entered Heavens Gate on Thursday December 13, 2018. Her life was lived as a testimony to the Saviour she served. Charlene shared her love of Jesus by taking her children to church and teaching Sunday School, Bible School, faithful to attend local Revivals and Gospel Singings, and honored those who passed before her by attending countless...
Mildred Tucker
Dec 14, 2018
-- Mildred Kathleen Phillips Tucker passed away on December 14, 2018 at Laurel Woods Assisted Living in Columbus, NC.Kathleen was the wife of the late Charles H. Tucker and daughter of the late Luther and Pearl Adair Phillips. She was a lifelong resident of Polk County and a member of Pea Ridge Baptist Church. Kathleen retired from Miliken-Hatch Plant after...
Barbara Shuvart
Dec 13, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Barbara Shuvart. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Linda Rhodes
Dec 12, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Linda McClain Rhodes. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
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