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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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Joe Culbreth

Joe Culbreth

Oct 8, 2017

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

Nicky Culbreth

Nicky Culbreth

Oct 8, 2017

Joe Neal (Nicky) Culbreth, 74, of Columbus, NC died, Sunday October, 8, 2017 at his home.Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Joe Cletus "Buster" and Irene Lindsey Culbreth. He retired from Windstream after 43 years of service. Nicky was a member of the Rescue Squad where he served since 1970. He enjoyed helping people,...

Willis Ford

Willis Ford

Oct 5, 2017

Willis E. Ford of Asheville, NC passed away, Thursday morning, October 5, 2017 at Chunns Cove Assisted Living, Asheville, NC.Arrangements will be announced. To to the family, please

Laura Bitter

Laura Bitter

Oct 4, 2017

It is with sadness that the family of Laura Ann Cassedy Bitter announces her passing on Oct 4, 2017.Laura was born in Albany, NY on January 21, 1929 to Anne McBride Cassedy and Spencer Daniel Cassedy. She grew up with her beloved parents and sister Eleanor Cassedy Leggett at the farm on Farm-to-Market Road just up the hill from Mechanicville...

Clyde Plumley

Clyde Plumley

Oct 3, 2017

- SMSGT. Clyde B. Plumley, USAF Retired, 74, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017.Clyde didn't lose his battle with cancer; God just decided he had fought long enough. He traveled all over the world during almost 25 years in the Air Force. When he got to Vietnam in June 1967, they gave an M-16 and a .38 and made...

June Franks

June Franks

Oct 3, 2017

June Franks, 93, of Columbus, NC passed away, Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Tryon Estates, Columbus, NC.Born in Cleveland, OH, she was the daughter of the late Sanford and Doris Kloppman Evans. June graduated from Bucknell University in 1946 and was a member of the Delta Delta Delta Sorority. She lived in Shaker Heights, OH, Glen Rock, NJ, Glen Ellyn,...

Betty Constance

Betty Constance

Oct 2, 2017

- Betty Newman Constance, 95, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017 at Ridge Rest Assisted Living in Columbus, NC.A native of Polk County, she was the daughter of the late C.F. and Orpha Fisher Newman. Betty was a loving daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother she enjoyed caring for her family. Betty was a member of Pacolet Baptist Church. In...

Rachel Constance

Rachel Constance

Oct 2, 2017

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

Elea Williams

Elea Williams

Oct 2, 2017

-Elea Lindsey Williams, 88, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017 at the Hospice House of Rutherford County.She was born to the late William and Montie Bishop Lindsey. Elea worked as a licensed practical nurse and had a passion for helping others. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, and loving on her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Elea attended Mud Creek Baptist Church.In...

Tracie Wood

Tracie Wood

Oct 2, 2017

-Tracie Lynn Wood, 54, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017 at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer.Tracie was the daughter of the late Paul and Linda Van Dusen. She was employed by Dollar Tree for over twenty years and served as the store manager at the Forest City location. Surviving is her husband of 40 years, Thomas...

Ethel Gosnell

Ethel Gosnell

Sep 27, 2017

Ethel Jeanette Gosnell, 77, of Tryon, NC passed away, Wednesday evening, September 27, 2017 at the Smith-Phayer Hospice House, Landrum, SC.A native of Tryon, NC, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley Gosnell and Eva Laughter Gosnell. Ms. Gosnell first worked for Dr. Bosien as his personal secretary and later worked for the Polk County School System. Also,...

Mary Pearson

Mary Pearson

Sep 25, 2017

Columbus, NC- Mary Owens Pearson, 97, of Columbus, NC, died Monday, September 25, 2017 in Smith Phayer Hospice House in Landrum, SC.No services are planned at this time. To to the family, please

Shirley Mccurry

Shirley Mccurry

Sep 22, 2017

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

Shirley Mccurry

Shirley Mccurry

Sep 22, 2017

Shirley Darnell McCurry, 81, of Lynn, NC, went home to be with the Lord after a long illness, Friday, September 22, 2017 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg, SC.Born in Inman, SC, she was the daughter of the late Major William Bennett and Willie Mae Loveless Darnell. Shirley retired from CYP in 1994. She loved to cook, sew, and travel....

Norman Luckadoo

Norman Luckadoo

Sep 21, 2017

Norman Wayne Luckadoo of Green Creek, NC passed away, Thursday evening, September 21, 2017.Born in Rutherford County, NC, he was the son of the late Norman Cone Luckadoo and Mafrey Hensley Luckadoo. Mr. Luckadoo retired from UPS and was a member of Melvin Hill Church of the Brethren. He was a dedicated family man and enjoyed fishing and hunting.In addition...

Viola Joyner

Viola Joyner

Sep 17, 2017

- Viola Betty Joyner, 96, of Columbus, NC passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Laurel Woods in Columbus, NC.Viola was the daughter of the late William and Annie May Cottrell. She enjoyed living on the family farm and had worked for the Brookland-Cayce School System and in retail sales. She loved canning vegetables, cooking for her family, and...

Katherine Kolaida

Katherine Kolaida

Sep 17, 2017

Katherine Hamilton Allen Kolaida, 93, of Columbus, NC passed away, Sunday evening, September 17, 2017.No services are planned. To to the family, please

Faith Ross

Faith Ross

Sep 17, 2017

- Faith Case Ross, 74, of Columbus, NC won her battle with cancer and went home to be with the Lord on September 17, 2017.She was the daughter of the late Virgil and Helen Parton Case. She was a member of Columbus Baptist Church but attended Emmanuel Baptist Church in Columbus, NC. Faith married her high school sweetheart, Jerry Ross...

Elaine Prather

Elaine Prather

Sep 14, 2017

Elaine Fleenor Prather of Tryon, NC passed away, Thursday morning, September 14, 2017 at Cardinal Care, Hendersonville, NC.Private services will be held. To to the family, please

Virginia Speight

Virginia Speight

Sep 7, 2017

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

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