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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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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.

Dianna Richards

Dianna Richards

Mar 7, 2018

Dianna Louise Richards, 62, of Hendersonville, NC, died Wednesday, March 7, 2018 in Pardee Hospital, Hendersonville, NC.Born in Jacksonville, FL, she was the wife of McQueen Sally Richards. Dianna was an avid Elvis fan, and she also loved flowers. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Dianna was a homemaker.Surviving are her husband of 46 years, McQueen...

Ruth Potter

Ruth Potter

Mar 7, 2018

Tryon, NC- Ramona Fisher Potter died on 3/7/2018. She was born to Claude and Esther Lanning Fisher in Tryon, NC, now deceased. Also preceding her in death were husband Thomas Potter, sister Pat Buckwell and sister Claudia Benson. She is survived by daughter Beth Potter Ward and sons Neil and Mike Potter. Grandchildren John Potter, Derek Ward, David Potter, Matt...

Hazel Huntsinger

Hazel Huntsinger

Mar 5, 2018

Hazel Bradley Huntsinger, 93, of Mill Spring, NC passed away, Monday evening, March 5, 2018 at the Smith Phayer Hospice House, Landrum, SC.Born August 17, 1924 in Polk County, NC, she was the daughter of the late C. Reagan Bradley and Charity Williams Bradley and wife of Henry S. Huntsinger for 66 years who passed away in December of 2011....

Timothy Jones

Timothy Jones

Feb 26, 2018

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

Wilma Jolley

Wilma Jolley

Feb 25, 2018

Wilma Pack Jolley, 95, of Columbus, NC went home to be with the Lord, Sunday morning, February 25, 2018 at Marchbanks Assisted Living & Memory Care, Anderson, SC.Born in Spartanburg County, SC, she was the daughter of the late William Franklin Pack and Annie Eliza Wilson Pack. Mrs. Jolley retired from the Polk County Agriculture Dept. and was a charter...

Robert Harris

Robert Harris

Feb 24, 2018

- Robert Adam Harris, 37, of Columbus, NC, died Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg, SC.Born in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of Robert Ernest Harris and the late Nancy Smith Harris. Adam enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He was known for always lending a helping hand to those in need. Adam loved his...

Stephen Byers

Stephen Byers

Feb 19, 2018

Stephen Andrew Byers, 65, of Mill Spring, NC, died Monday, February 19, 2018 in his home.Born in Pineville, NC, he was the son of Bertha Atkins Byers and the late Harold Byers. He was a veteran of the U.S. National Guard. Stephen retired from Pike Electric where he worked as a lineman. He enjoyed fishing and making duck and turkey...

Betty Bishop

Betty Bishop

Feb 17, 2018

Betty Jean Blackwell Bishop, 86, of Columbus, NC passed away, Saturday evening, February 17, 2018 at LaurelWoods Assisted Living in Columbus, NC.Born in Rutherford County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Hicks Martin Blackwell and Emma Jane Bradley Blackwell. Mrs. Bishop worked as a Registered Nurse at St. Luke's Hospital retiring after 40 years of service. She enjoyed...

John Mills

John Mills

Feb 11, 2018

John Daniel Mills, 85, of Columbus, NC passed away, Sunday evening, February 11, 2018 at Willow Ridge in Rutherfordton, NC.Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Joe Lewis Mills and Eva Blackwell Mills. He was a lifelong logger, working alongside his father and brothers. Mr. Mills served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict...

Lucy King

Lucy King

Feb 10, 2018

Lucy Lee King, 100, of Tryon, NC, died Saturday, February 10, 2018 in White Oak Manor of Tryon, Tryon, NC.She was the daughter of the late Mount and Ida Love King. Born in Polk County, NC, she attended school in Tryon. She was the widow of James H. King, Jr., who passed away July 3, 1969 in Pittsburgh, PA. Mrs....

Alexander Morrison

Alexander Morrison

Feb 10, 2018

Alexander Smith Morrison, IV of Columbus, NC passed away, Saturday evening, Febraury 10, 2018 at his home.Born in Hartsville, SC, he was the son of Archie and Willie Morrison of Hartsville, SC. Alex graduated from Georgia Military Academy in 1953, where he was on the swim team and an All American diver. He attended North Carolina State College for two...

Barbara Batchler

Barbara Batchler

Feb 10, 2018

Barbara McSwain Batchler, 75, loving mother and devoted wife to the late Ken Batchler, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018.Born March 15, 1942 in Shelby, NC, she and Ken lived in Gastonia, NC for 34 years before retiring to Polk County, NC. Barabara was an active member of First Baptist Church of Tryon, where she served on a number of...

Linda Johnson

Linda Johnson

Feb 9, 2018

Linda Jean Johnson, 65, of Tryon, NC, died Friday, February 9, 2018 in her home.Born in Elizabeth County, NJ, she was the daughter of Marjorie Hood Sisk and the late John Sisk. She was the widow of J.B. Johnson. Linda enjoyed shopping, decorating, camping and boating with her family, and being outdoors, especially in "her yard". Her greatest joy was...

Jerry Jackson

Jerry Jackson

Feb 6, 2018

Jerry Allen Jackson, 77, of Mill Spring, NC passed away, Monday morning, February 5, 2018 at the Elizabeth House, Flat Rock, NC.Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Claude and Violet Wilson Jackson and husband of the late Mildred McGuinn Jackson who passed away in 2011. Mr. Jackson worked in the Logging Industry for many...

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