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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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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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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