All Obituaries

    Charlye Taleene Kenimer Christy, age 74, of Old Fort, North Carolina, while surrounded by her loving family, departed to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at her residence.  The daughter of the late Talmon and Alice Wall Kenimer, she was born in Statesville, North Carolina on August 25, 1944.   A loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Charlye was an avid antique dealer and researcher.  She had an interest in American history, especially if...

    Ulf “Teddy” Ekberg, son of Harold and Randi, born in the 1000-year-old small town of Sarpsborg, Norway, second child of two other siblings, his older brother Bjorn and younger sister Unni. An avid seaman, maritime engineer, architect and bush pilot, he traveled the globe by boat, train, plane, and automobile. Best known for his career as chief engineer of and in their time the world’s largest hydrofoils. Following the ships from the ports in Scandinavia to...

    Darrell Kevin Rumfelt, age 39, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018. A native of Rutherford County, he was born on August 18, 1979 to James and Trudy Rumfelt.   He is preceded in death by one sister, Rhonda Rumfelt.   Along with his parents, Darrell is survived by one daughter, Tailor Rumfelt; and his siblings, Jeff Rumfelt, Joel Rumfelt (Claudia), Terri Ramsey (David) and Debra Chambers.   A service will be held Wednesday,...

  Angie Dawn Hughes Williams, age 48, of Marion, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 9, 2018. A native of McDowell County, Angie was born on December 21, 1969 to the late James and Connie Johnson Hughes.   Angie was a wonderful mother who provided for her family. She loved her family dearly especially her children and grandchildren. Angie was a member of the Sunny Grove Baptist Church. She was also an avid Harley Davidson fan who will be missed by...

    On the evening of Friday, November 9, 2018, Herbert “Hub” Lawing, age 89, passed away at his residence with his family by his side. A native of McDowell County, Hub was born on April 14, 1929 to the late Fred and Carrie Morgan Lawing.   Hub attended Bethel Baptist Church and was a proud United States Army veteran, where he served as a sergeant in the Korean Conflict. He was a former heavy equipment operator and was known for the love he had for his...

Joseph Wiseman (J.W.) Carpenter, formerly of North Cove, died Friday, November 9, 2018 at his home on the river in Old Fort, NC after a fiercely fought battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  J.W. was 85 years of age, but forever young at heart.  He was born in Avery County on June 30, 1933 to Robert Lee Carpenter, Sr.  and Mildred Wiseman Carpenter. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Joann “Pat” Reavis Carpenter, who passed...

    William Rowland Young, II, age 73, of Spruce Pine, NC passed away Friday, November 9, 2018 at his home, with his loving wife at his bedside.    William was born September 29, 1945 in Brownwood, TX to the late William Young and Maxine Saunders Young.  He was raised in Detroit, MI and moved to Florida, as a young man, where he worked as a landscape contractor and met his wife, Sherry.  William was an entrepreneur and, over the years, he had many businesses...

      Ms. Lorrie Diane Lanning Edwards, age 57 of Rutherfordton, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her family. Born on August 6, 1961, she was the daughter of the late John Lanning, and Doris Curry Lanning.   Lorrie was a former member of Faith Baptist Church, and enjoyed solving word puzzles, knitting, and crocheting. Lorrie never met a stranger; she loved everyone, especially children. She had a love for cooking and always...

  Mr. Michael Lawing, age 62 of Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 8, 2018. Born on August 21, 1956, in Burlington, Vermont, he was the son of Jessie Garland Lawing, and the late John Brisco Lawing.   Michael, who was an avid Duke fan, was known for his loving personality as he never met a stranger. He was a loving husband, son and brother, and also loved his bulldogs Maggie, Jasmine & Roxie.   Along with his father, his brother...

  Don G. Silver, 86, of the Glenwood Community, passed away at home on November 8, 2018 after a period of declining health.   He was the son of the late Otis L. and Wilma McCollum Silver.  He was preceded in death by one infant son, Douglas; four brothers, Bill, Mac, Jack and Jerry; and two sisters, Harriet Silver and Margaret Truesdell.   Don is survived by his wife, Barbara Black Silver; three daughters, Beth, Tammy and Kris; and one sister, Eleanor Short and...