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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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Kary Feragen

Kary Feragen

Apr 7, 2018

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

Ronald Patterson

Ronald Patterson

Apr 4, 2018

Ronald Van Patterson, 68, of Green Creek, NC passed into the light on April 4, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Sara Hampton Patterson and the late James D. Patterson in Anniston, AL. He graduated from Aiken High School in 1968 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wofford College in 1972. He attended Southern...

Dwitt Day

Dwitt Day

Mar 31, 2018

Dwitt Day, 89, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital in Columbus, NC.Arrangements are pending. To to the family, please

Deborah Walker

Deborah Walker

Mar 30, 2018

Deborah Anne Walker, 64, of Campobello, SC, died Friday, March 30, 2018 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg, SC.Born in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late William Walker and Elizabeth Emery Walker. Deborah was employed at Bommer Industries for over 20 years. She will be missed by all who knew her.Surviving are a son, Brian Walker...

Albert Wilfong

Albert Wilfong

Mar 28, 2018

- Albert Donald Wilfong, 91, of Tryon, NC passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital in Columbus, NC.A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 6, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the McFarland Funeral Chapel with Dr. Gene Lassiter officiating. Military honors will be given by the Polk County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. To to...

David Schwerdtfeger

David Schwerdtfeger

Mar 25, 2018

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

Jerry Blackwell

Jerry Blackwell

Mar 24, 2018

Jerry Daniel Blackwell of Green Creek NC, a born again Christian, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, March 24, 2018, at the age of 77. Jerry passed away at the Smith Phayer Hospice House in Landrum, SC after courageously fighting a lengthy battle with dementia.Born in Polk County North Carolina, April 5, 1940. Jerry was...

Helen Costa

Helen Costa

Mar 20, 2018

Helen Sweeney Costa, born in Staten Island, New York, in 1916, was the first-born child of Josephine Cappelletti and John Sweeney.She had three brothers, Buddy (1918-1923), Thomas (1924-2005) and James (1930-2014). Helen graduated from Barnard College, Columbia University, New York City, in 1937, with a bachelor's degree in business administration.She married Joseph L. Costa (1913-2004) of Metuchen, New Jersey, in...

Jacqueline Henson

Jacqueline Henson

Mar 20, 2018

Jacqueline Fitzgerald Henson, 85, of Columbus, NC, died Tuesday, March 20, 2018 in her home.Born in Raleigh, NC, she was the daughter of the late Elbert Fitzgerald, Sr. and Rachel Britt Fitzgerald. Jackie worked as a Home Demonstration Agent with the Polk County Extension Office for 30 years before retirement. Jackie was a member of Tryon First Baptist Church.In addition...

Robert Gray

Robert Gray

Mar 19, 2018

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

Essie Brown

Essie Brown

Mar 17, 2018

Essie Leona Brown, 80, of Columbus, NC passed away, Saturday, March 17, 2018 at her home.Born in Cocke County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Walter Brownlow Hayes and Ethel Dalton Hayes. Ms. Brown moved to Columbus in October 2014 from Stanly County, NC. She loved Gospel Music but most of all, her family was her life.In addition...

John Mizak

John Mizak

Mar 17, 2018

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

Frances Grady

Frances Grady

Mar 14, 2018

Frances "Chris" Elizabeth Allen Grady, 87, of Tryon, NC died Tuesday afternoon, March 13, 2018 at Rosecrest, Inman, SC.Born in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Christopher Leander Allen and Frances Amos Sarrett Allen. Mrs. Grady attended Winthrop University and graduated from Agnes Scott College. She taught high school French, Spanish, English, and Drama. After retirement, she...

Raymond Blackwell

Raymond Blackwell

Mar 12, 2018

-Mr. Raymond Charles Blackwell, 73 passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC surrounded by his loving family and friends. Charles was a loving husband, dedicated father and grandfather. He never met a stranger and ALWAYS put a smile on everyone's face. He enjoyed traveling and camping with family and friends. His most...

Phyllis Eifert

Phyllis Eifert

Mar 12, 2018

Phyllis Allen Eifert passed away peacefully in the company of her family on March 12, 2018. She had a full and happy life of family, friends and service to the arts and the community of Tryon NC she called home. Beloved wife of Donald Eifert for 64 years and devoted mother to Philip (Debbie), Alan and Laura Lee (Tad). She...

Woodrow Henderson

Woodrow Henderson

Mar 11, 2018

-Woodrow Stevenson "Steve" Henderson, 74, went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2018.Steve was born on April 2, 1943 to the late Woodrow and Anna Belle Ponder Henderson of Tryon, NC. He graduated from Polk Central High School in 1961 and served his country in the Army. He worked about 35 years in textiles at Jackson Mills in...

Russell Andersen

Russell Andersen

Mar 9, 2018

Russell John Anderson, 56, of Tryon, NC, died Friday, March 9, 2018 in Pardee Hospital, Hendersonville, NC.Born in Suffern, NY, he was the son of the late William Robert and Audrey Malay Andersen. Russell enjoyed hiking in his spare time. He was employed by Texas Instruments and Bosch before moving to Tryon, NC to care for his parents. He will...

Betty Moore

Betty Moore

Mar 9, 2018

Betty Jean Moore, 78, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Friday, March 9, 2018 in her home.A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, March 12, 2018 in Mill Spring First Baptist Church.The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. prior to the service.At other times, the family will be at the home of Bobby Moore, 390...

English Allison

English Allison

Mar 9, 2018

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

Patricia Hunter

Patricia Hunter

Mar 8, 2018

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

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