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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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Edward Mistler
Apr 29, 2018
Edward James Mistler, 75, of Mill Spring, NC passed away peacefully in the presence of his family at Hospice House of Landrum, SC on April 29, 2018.He was born in Medford, NY on November 17, 1942 to Edward Ralph Mistler and Irene Marlene Fucci Mistler. He graduated from Patchogue High School in 1960. He was a highly skilled carpenter who...
Sandra Watkins
Apr 28, 2018
Sandra "Sandy" Watkins of Chesnee, SC passed away, Saturday morning, April 28, 2018 at her home.A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 30, 2018 in Polk Memorial Gardens, Columbus, NC. To to the family, please
Jack Burgess
Apr 27, 2018
-Jack Cogill Burgess, 91, formerly from Landrum SC, died on Friday, April 27, 2018 at Tryon Estates from congestive heart failure.Cogill was born in Greer, SC and was raised in Gaffney, SC, and was the only child of Delia Burgess Hicks and Roy Durham Hicks. He graduated from Limestone College, Parsons School of Design, and the New York School of...
Gloria Wilfong
Apr 26, 2018
Gloria Mae Wilfong, 91, of Tryon, NC passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital in Columbus, NC. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 18, 2018 in the McFarland Funeral Chapel in Tryon, NC. To to the family, please
Marie Terhune
Apr 24, 2018
- Marie Rose Terhune, 85, passed away at Laurel Hurst in Columbus, NC after an extended illness.Marie was born in Patterson, New Jersey and was the daughter of the late Matteo and Mary Padula Forlenza. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Hughes in 1997 and by her second husband, Neil Terhune in 2004. She was also...
Elaine Schall
Apr 23, 2018
Elaine Rita Schall, 83, of Columbus, NC passed away, Monday afternoon, April 23, 2018 at White Oak Manor of Tryon.Born in Springfield, OH, she was the daughter of the late John Esterline and Florence Agnes Haas Esterline and widow of John Schall who passed away in 1989. She has been a resident of Columbus for the last 10 years having...
Fred Ellis
Apr 19, 2018
-- Fred Willard Ellis, age 95, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018. He was born on June 14, 1922 in Beloit, Wisconsin. He was the son of the late William Arthur and Frances Ellis. His father was stationed in NY harbor during WWI and while there studied aeronautical engineering at Colombia University. After the war, his father was a mailman...
Judy Smith
Apr 17, 2018
Judy Christine Sain Smith, 62, of Mill Spring, NC passed away, Tuesday evening, April 17, 2018 at the Smith Phayer Hospice House, Landrum, SC following a long battle with cancer.Born in Tryon, NC, she was the daughter of the late Roy Sain and Juanita Bradley Sain. Ms. Smith worked for over 30 years as a Registered Nurse and retired from...
Rosemary Devine
Apr 15, 2018
Rosemary Bishop Blackwell Devine passed away on April 15th, 2018 in Pensacola, FL. She was born in Saluda, NC, February 3, 1936. She is survived by her three children, Kim (Jim) Scott of Summerville, SC, John (Deborah) Blackwell of Pensacola, FL, & Pete (Debbie) Blackwell of Spokane, WA and sister Carolyn (Kenny) Bishop Hayes & brother Halford Bishop. Seven grandchildren...
William Reddix
Apr 14, 2018
William Clay Reddix, 62, of Mill Spring, NC passed away, Saturday morning, April 14, 2018 at the Hospice House, Forest City, NC.Born in Mt. Sterling, KY, he was the son the late Andrew Reddix Jr. and Gracie Willoughby Reddix. Mr. Reddix worked many years as a welder for C.F. Reese Company and later with Gibbs Welding. He was a member...
Loraine Page
Apr 12, 2018
Loraine Tolar Page, 99, of Columbus, NC passed away, Thursday afternoon, April 12, 2018.She was born April 1, 1919 in Jonesboro, LA to P.D. and Lora Mae Stewart Tolar. She served in the Women's Air Corp during WWII and served as the Veteran's Service Officer for Polk County until her retirement.She was predeceased by her husband, Britton R. Page, son-in-law,...
Lewis Hawkins
Apr 10, 2018
Lewis Casteel Hawkins, 90, of Tryon, NC passed away, Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at The Crossings at Reynolds Mtn., Asheville, NC.Born in Murphy, NC, he was the son the late Casteel and Mae Hawkins and widower of Georgie Hawkins who passed away in July of 2017. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Lewis loved the outdoors and nature,...
Rodney Stover
Apr 9, 2018
Rodney Allen Stover, 61, of Mill Spring, also known as "Slingblade" to many in Polk County, passed into the comfort of his heavenly home on April 9, 2018 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised in the Charleston, West Virginia area.Rodney's life was challenging from early on, but he was...
Mychaila Graves-Pearcy
Apr 8, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Mychaila Alchunna Graves-Pearcy. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Marie Sain
Apr 7, 2018
Marie Haynes McGuinn Sain, 96, of Mill Spring, NC passed away, Saturday evening, April 7, 2018 in Billings, MT.Born in Rutherford County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Willie Haynes and Pearlie McCraw Haynes. Mrs. Sain was first married to Eddie Buford McGuinn. She then married Walter Sain who died in 2002. She was a member of Cane...
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
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
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
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
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...
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