All Obituaries

    Gary Ray Davis, age 63, beloved husband, dad and papaw, went to meet his Lord Jesus Christ Sunday, January 13, 2019 at his home after a long battle with COPD.   Gary was born May 24, 1955 in McDowell County, NC to the late L.D. and Helen Davis. His passion was music and he was a very talented musician.  He could play several instruments and could sing beautifully. Over the years, he sang in several different gospel groups and at one time owned a recording studio...

  On the morning of Friday, January 11, 2019 while surrounded by his loved ones, Harold L. Revis, age 79, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord at his residence.  A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, he was born September 26, 1939 to the late Alvin and Dora Nations Revis.    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Pauline Browning; three brothers, Vincent Revis, Roy Revis and Millard Revis; and one special...

  Corey Dalton Hitt, age 28, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the evening of Thursday, January 10, 2019 at his residence.  The son of Steve Hitt of Marion and Renee Hitt of Leicester, he was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on November 12, 1990.   Corey’s step grandfather, Clay Dellinger; and one uncle, Joey McCurry preceded him in death.    An avid sports fan, Corey loved baseball and football, but was a huge fan of the New Orleans...

      Marie Truett Jaynes, age 73, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at St. Joseph Campus in Asheville. A native of Cherokee County, Marie was born on November 15, 1945 to the late Bronce Richard and Elma Jones Truett.   She is preceded in death by her siblings, Helen Truett Padgett, Carl Neil Truett, Jerry Richard Truett, Billy Ray Truett, Ronald Lane Truett and Bobby Jack Truett.   Marie retired from Nebo Elementary School...

  Ruby Shell Revis, age 91, of Marion, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on January 8, 2019 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.  She was surrounded by her loving family.  Mrs. Revis was born February 8, 1927 in Burke County, North Carolina to the late Carson Shell and Bertha Weatherman Shell.    Ruby was a member of Redeemed Free Will Baptist Church.  She was the last charter member of Sugar Hill Baptist Church.  She enjoyed...

  Hilda Elizabeth Allison Knupp, age 85, of Old Fort, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Mission Hospital-McDowell. A native of McDowell County, Hilda was born on February 13, 1933 to the late Brownlow and Gladys Burgin Allison.   In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of sixty-four years, Lester Knupp; one daughter, Penny Brooks and one granddaughter, Stephanie Lynn Brooks.   Hilda was a very active...

    Cecil Wayne Mosteller, age 63, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. A native of McDowell County, Cecil was born on June 19, 1955 to the late Robert and Aileen Mosteller Nelson.   In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Bob Nelson.   Cecil was a proud United States Army Veteran and was known as a hard worker his entire life. He enjoyed studying history, but mostly...

Mamie Regina Barlowe Reel, age 88, of Marion, NC went to be with the Lord Monday, January 7, 2019 at Autumn Care of Marion, surrounded by her loving family.   Mrs. Reel was born February 19, 1930 in Watauga County, NC to the late Vernie Rudolph Barlowe and Eva Jane McGee Barlowe.  She was a member of Zion Hill Bapist Church and volunteered for more than 20 years at the McDowell Hospital Gift Shop.  She was also a babysitter to many children over the years.  In Mrs....

  Mr. James Humphrey, age 74, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, January 06, 2019 at the McAlpine Adult Care in Morganton, North Carolina.  A native of New Bern, North Carolina, James was born December 31, 1944 and was the son of the late Earl and Catherine Phillips Humphrey.     James was a veteran of the United States Army.   No services are planned at this time.

    Mary Ellen Vana, age 71, passed away at Mission Hospital McDowell on January 6, 2019. She was born on April 4, 1947 to the late Mary and Jaro Vana of Hilo, Hawaii.    Mary Ellen was a vibrant, rambunctious spirit who loved animals, music, and traveling.  She made her home in several places throughout her life including Hawaii, Connecticut, Michigan California, New Hampshire, New York and made many friends along the way.  She had a deep love of nature and...