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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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Danielle Tannehill

Danielle Tannehill

Jul 11, 2018

Danielle Tannehill of Tryon passed away Wednesday morning, July 11, 2018 at her home.Arrangments will be announced. To to the family, please

Danielle Tannehill

Danielle Tannehill

Jul 11, 2018

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

Franklin Wheat

Franklin Wheat

Jul 9, 2018

Franklin Harrison Wheat of Columbus passed away, Monday, July 9, 2018 at his home.Arrangements will be announced. To to the family, please

Eugene Booth

Eugene Booth

Jul 7, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Eugene Rodney Booth Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Glenda Ravan

Glenda Ravan

Jul 6, 2018

Glenda Kay Bradley Ravan, 67, of Columbus, NC, died, Friday, July 06, 2018 in Greenville Memorial Hospital, Greenville, SC.Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late William and Ruby Phillips Bradley. Kay loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed reading and studying her bible. Kay retired as an accountant. She will be dearly missed...

Markell Lipscomb

Markell Lipscomb

Jul 6, 2018

- Markell Chawain Lipscomb was born on December 21, 2000 to Chakya Wilkins and Maurice Lipscomb of Tryon, NC. He was a rising senior at Polk County High School. He was a member of Saint Luke CME Church where he served on the Usher board.Markell went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 6th 2018 at the age...

Mary Constance

Mary Constance

Jul 4, 2018

Mary Katherine Byars Constance, 76, of Landrum passed away, Wednesday morning, July 4, 2018 at the Smith Phayer Hospice House.Born in Polk County, she was the daughter of Tom and Ila Byars and wife of the late Hollis Constance who passed away in 2009. During her working career, Mrs. Constance worked for Simpkins Industries, Carolina Yarn Processing and Hatch Mill....

Jan Whitehurst

Jan Whitehurst

Jul 4, 2018

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

Christopher Rathburn

Christopher Rathburn

Jul 3, 2018

Christopher Andrew Rathburn, age 29, of Rock Hill, SC went to be with his Nana who loved him so dearly on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 after a long battle with addictions.Christopher graduated from Harwich High School, Harwich, MA. He loved Cape Cod and leaves many great friends there. Christopher was a funny and smart young man who had a huge...

Jerry Jackson

Jerry Jackson

Jul 3, 2018

Rev. Jerry Walter Jackson, 75, of Mill Spring went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday morning, July 3, 2018 at his home.A native of Polk County, he was the son of the late Volley and Monie Horton Jackson. He was a graduate of Polk Central High School and went on to be a sales representative for Liberty Life Insurance...

William Eargle

William Eargle

Jul 1, 2018

William "Roy" Eargle, Jr. passed away on the morning of July 1, 2018.He was born August 6, 1931 in Columbia, SC to William Roy Eargle, Sr. and Agnes Cobb Eargle. He was an only child. His father passed away shortly after Roy was born and he was raised by his mother and aunts in Richland County SC. He married Dorothy...

James Kennedy

James Kennedy

Jun 30, 2018

- On June 30, 2018 James Albert Kennedy went on to soar where the eagles roam free. A West coast native, born in East L.A. and raised in Shafter, California, in true Sagittarius fashion he rambled all around and about adventuring, spending a little time here and there and everywhere before finally settling in Mill Spring, NC in 1999.James was...

Gomer Champion

Gomer Champion

Jun 29, 2018

Gomer Mills Champion, 71, of Columbus, NC passed away, Friday evening, June 29, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Asheville, NC.Private services will be held at a later date. To to the family, please

Juanita Whiteside

Juanita Whiteside

Jun 28, 2018

Juanita Foster Whiteside, 85, of Columbus, NC passed away, Thursday evening, June 28, 2018 at her home.Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Baine Foster and Revilee Dill Foster. Mrs. Whiteside worked as a nurse for many years and after retirement she enjoyed reading, her close friends and most importantly her family. She was of...

Sylvia Decotiis

Sylvia Decotiis

Jun 28, 2018

--Sylvia Ann DeCotiis, 81, died on Thursday, June 28, 2018 in Columbus, North Carolina from complications due to Alzheimer's disease.She was born in Worcester, MA, the daughter of the late Albert Jamack and Germina Cantillo Jamack. She graduated from David Prouty High School in Spencer, MA in 1956, and went on to successfully complete stenographer training and pursue a secretarial...

Marjorie Hagerman

Marjorie Hagerman

Jun 25, 2018

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

William Wilkerson

William Wilkerson

Jun 25, 2018

- William (Bill) Marvin Wilkerson, Jr., age 77, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018. Bill lived in Saluda, NC, with his wife, Betty, whom he affectionately called "Blue".Born July 11, 1940, in Greenwood, SC, Bill was the son of the late William Marvin and Musette Power Wilkerson. Bill was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed time with his...

K-9 Ike

K-9 Ike

Jun 21, 2018

A memorial service honoring the life of Retired K-9 Ike will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2:00 p.m. at McFarland Funeral Chapel in Tryon, NC. The public is welcome to attend to pay their respects.K-9 Ike passed away on June 21, 2018 after a long illness. He served the Polk County Sheriff's Department from 2013 until his retirement in...

William Hendon

William Hendon

Jun 20, 2018

- Former Congressman William Martin Hendon died Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City, NC after a long illness. He was the son of the late John William Hendon and Mary Adams Hendon and brother of the late George Ward Hendon. He is survived by his daughters, Carrie O'Neil and Jennie Porter, and five...

Donna Pace

Donna Pace

Jun 19, 2018

Donna Morgan Pace, 97, of Saluda, NC passed away, Tuesday morning, June 19, 2018 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.A lifelong resident of Saluda, she was the daughter of the late Rueben Morgan and Rosa Metcalf Morgan and wife of the late Paul Pace who passed away in 1962. Mrs. Pace was a member of Saluda First Baptist Church. After raising...

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