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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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Inez Arledge

Inez Arledge

Jun 20, 2017

Inez Moss Arledge, 93, of Mill Spring, NC passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 20, 2017 at the Smith Phayer Hospice House, Landrum, SC.A native of Mill Spring, NC, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Cletus Moss and Bessie Walker Moss and widow of J. Hugh Arledge who passed away in 2012. Mrs. Arledge retired from General Electric in...

James Silver

James Silver

Jun 19, 2017

James Vance Silver of Green Creek, NC passed away Monday, June 19, 2017.Arrangements will be announced. To to the family, please

John Jeanson

John Jeanson

Jun 14, 2017

GREEN CREEK, NC – John Bauduin Jeanson, 89, of Green Creek, NC passed away, Wednesday evening, June 14, 2017 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.Born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, he was the son of the late Nicholas J. Jeanson and Huberta Messelaar Jeanson. Mr. Jeanson served in the Dutch Royal Navy and came to America in 1961 after emigrating to Canada in...

Barbara Pearson

Barbara Pearson

Jun 12, 2017

Barbara Todd Pearson, 84, of Saluda, NC passed on June 12, 2017 after a brief illness. Barbara worked in banking for many years with Northwestern Bank and First Citizens Bank of Hendersonville, NC and was known for her friendly manner and her ability to make people laugh.She was preceded in death by her parents Maj. David and Eleanor Todd of...

Sara Chalmers

Sara Chalmers

Jun 9, 2017

- Sara DeBerry Chalmers, 92, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017, in White Oak Manor, Tryon, NC.Born in Ft. Pierce, FL, she was the daughter of the late James Robert and Sara Huntley DeBerry. She was the widow of Carl Mannix Chalmers, who passed away in 1997. Sara retired from First Baptist Church of Greenville after 28 years as...

Janet Worthington

Janet Worthington

Jun 6, 2017

Janet Louise Worthington passed away on June 6, 2017 in Hospice House, Landrum, SC, after a long illness.She was born in NYC, August 17, 1928. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Henry Bethel, mother, Edna Bach Bethel, and husband, George H. Worthington III. Surviving are her children, Lorraine W. Mosca, Frank H. Worthington, and George H. Worthington...

William Gruhn

William Gruhn

Jun 4, 2017

- Dr. William Bryant Gruhn, 72, died of heart failure Sunday, June 4, 2017 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC, surrounded by loving family.A memorial will be held on Monday, June 12, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the McFarland Funeral Chapel in Tryon, NC.Born in Riverside, CA to Maxine (Bryant) and Herman Gruhn, he spent his childhood days...

Venus Koski

Venus Koski

Jun 2, 2017

?Venus Irene Koski of Columbus, NC passed away, Friday, June 2, 2017 at her home. To to the family, please

Virginia Johnson

Virginia Johnson

Jun 2, 2017

- Virginia Davis Johnson of Hendersonville, North Carolina went home to be with her Lord June 2, 2017.She was born on December 4, 1937 in Polk County, North Carolina, and was the daughter of William Renn Davis and Gladys Arledge Davis.She was an energetic three year old and while playing with friends in Saluda, injured her leg. She developed osteomyelitis...

Sheila Umlauf

Sheila Umlauf

Jun 2, 2017

Tryon, NC- Sheila Umlauf, age 79, of Tryon, NC passed into the hands of our Lord early on the morning of June 2, 2017 after a fiercely fought ten month battle against a very aggressive, unstoppable, form of lymphoma. Sheila, daughter of the late Roger and Mary Sullivan and the youngest of six children, was born April 10, 1938 in...

Joseph Erwin

Joseph Erwin

Jun 1, 2017

To let you know, by this paraphrase of Thomas Wolf which he had set to beautiful music, that Joseph A. Erwin "left the world he knew for greater knowing" on June 1, 2017.Joseph's understanding of and ability to communicate to so many, the meaning he saw in great music will be his heritage.Joseph and his wife, Kathleen, came to Tryon...

Julia Umlauf

Julia Umlauf

Jun 1, 2017

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

Larry Butler

Larry Butler

May 27, 2017

Larry Keith Butler of Green Creek, NC passed away, Saturday evening, May 27, 2017 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.Born in Buncombe County, NC, he was the son of Evelyn Creasman Butler of Columbus, NC and the late Van Harrison Butler. Mr. Butler was a veteran of the Vietnam Era having served in the U.S. Navy. He was very proud of...

Ray Foster

Ray Foster

May 22, 2017

Ray J. Foster of Lynn, NC passed away on Monday evening, May 22, 2017 in White Oak Manor of Tryon, NC.Born May 29, 1926, he was the son of the late Jess and Nell Hardin Foster of Lynn, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Louise H. Foster and...

Stephen Crouch

Stephen Crouch

May 21, 2017

Stephen Byron Crouch, of Mill Spring died Sunday, May 21, 2017 in his home.Born in Washington, DC he was the son of the late William and Betty Crouch. He loved working on electronics, and enjoyed cars. He moved to Polk Co in 2014 from Fredericksburg, VA. He will be remembered as a beloved husband and father.He is survived by his...

Joy Johnson

Joy Johnson

May 14, 2017

Joy Hillegas Johnson, 77, of Columbus, NC, died Sunday, May 14, 2017 in Pardee Hospital, Hendersonville, NC.Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Josephine Hitchings Hillegas. Joy was an accomplished educator, librarian, and photographer. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Norman Johnson; sons, Douglas,...

Donna Weber

Donna Weber

May 12, 2017

Asheville, NC- Donna Lee Weber, 90, of Asheville, NC, died Friday, May 12, 2017 in Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community, Asheville, NC. To to the family, please

Patricia Frasher

Patricia Frasher

May 12, 2017

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

William Painter

William Painter

May 11, 2017

- Rev. William "Bill" Painter of Columbus, NC, son of the late Richard and Montz Hutcherson Painter went home to his reward on Thursday, May 11, 2017.Reverend Painter was the founding Pastor of Faith Temple Baptist Church where he served for 32 years. He also retired from the Polk County School System after many years of dedicated service. He leaves...

Charles Darden

Charles Darden

May 10, 2017

Charles Nevin Darden, 89, of Tryon Estates passed away Wednesday evening, May 10, 2017.Born in Clinton, NC, he was the son of the late Elliott and Margaret Fisher Darden. He is also predeceased by 2 brothers and 2 sisters.Mr. Darden was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a long time educator. He held degrees from Wake Forest and Duke...

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