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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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Audrey Silver
Feb 7, 2019
Audrey Elaine Silver, 76, of Rutherfordton passed away, Thursday evening, February 7, 2019 at her home.Born in Polk County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ocie Henderson Hannon and widow of James Silver who passed away in 2017. Mrs. Silver retired from Broyhill Furniture and was a member of Melvin Hill Church of the Brethren.In addition to...
Janet Pons
Feb 2, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for Janet Pons. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Avril Lomas
Feb 1, 2019
Avril Gladys Sadler- Lomas, 85, resident of Polk County, NC, died on Friday, February, 1st 2019 in her home located in Saluda, North Carolina.Avril was born in England and she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Annie Sadler. Avril was a happy and sharp witted lady who would not hesitate to tell you her option even if you...
Joseph Paradis
Jan 28, 2019
-- Joseph Emile David Paradis, 86, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019 at LaurelWoods in Columbus, NC. Services will be held in the spring. To to the family, please
Robert Kymick
Jan 28, 2019
Robert "Bob" Joseph Kymick of Columbus passed away, Monday morning, January 28, 2019 at White Oak Manor of Tryon.Arrangements will be announced. To to the family, please
William Gibson
Jan 26, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for William Edwin Gibson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
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...
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