Obituaries

Mark Edward Dale

Mark Edward Dale

Mar 27, 2024

Mark Edward Dale, 62, of Old Fort, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

Mark was born in High Point, NC on June 21, 1961 to the late Sanford William Dale and Rose Marie Huskins Dale. 

His enjoyments were fishing and working on small engines. He will be missed by his family and friends.

Left to cherish his memory, including...

Gary Lynn Bivins

Gary Lynn Bivins

Mar 27, 2024

Gary Lynn Bivins, 69, of Old Fort, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at the CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.

He was born in Marion on March 30, 1954 to the late Ervin Bivins and Imogene Sneed Bivins. Gary will always be remembered as a loving brother, uncle and friend of the community.

A funeral service will be held on Monday,...

Inez Byrd McPeters

Inez Byrd McPeters

Mar 27, 2024

Inez Byrd McPeters “Mamaw Mc,” 87, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, March 27, 2024.

 

She was born in Old Fort on March 25, 1937 to the late Robert “Bob” Byrd and Ellie Haynes Byrd. She is also preceded in death by her husband, James “Jim” McPeters; a son, Michael Alan McPeters; a grandson, Andrew Michael...

Virginia "Ginny" Stockton Sigman

Virginia "Ginny" Stockton Sigman

Mar 25, 2024

Virginia “Ginny” Stockton Sigman, 76, of Marion, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

 

Ginny was born in McDowell County on August 1, 1947 to the late William Lee Stockton and Ruth McKinney Stockton.

 

Ginny was a Godly woman who loved everyone she met. She especially loved children, and she ran a daycare for many years. She loved...

Edith Priscilla Maney Ridley

Edith Priscilla Maney Ridley

Mar 25, 2024

Edith Priscilla Maney Ridley, of Lake Lure, peacefully departed this life on Monday morning, March 25, 2024.

 

She was born in Clay County on January 29 to the late George Maney and Dorothy Parker Maney. Edith formerly worked in the furniture industry. She was a faithful member of Shingle Hollow Congregational Holiness Church. She received great joy by working with her...

Mary Magdalene Walker Hudgins

Mary Magdalene Walker Hudgins

Mar 25, 2024

Mary Magdalene Walker Hudgins, 78, of Marion, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, March 25, 2024 at the CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.

 

She was born in Buncombe County on July 3, 1945 to the late Elijah Walker and Ethel Marie Calloway Walker. She was also preceded in death by a son, Joe Whitaker. Mary enjoyed flowers...

John Matthew Salimbeni

John Matthew Salimbeni

Mar 24, 2024

John Matthew Salimbeni, 77, of Asheville, passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 24, 2024.John was born in Canton, Ohio on June 11, 1946 to the late Russell Salimbeni, Sr. and the late Suzi DiRuscio Salmbeni. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Lackey Salimbeni.John worked in health care as a physicians assistant and was a...

William Earnest Burnette, Jr.

William Earnest Burnette, Jr.

Mar 24, 2024

William “Bill” Earnest Burnette, Jr., 84, of Nebo, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation.

 

A native of McDowell County, he was born January 19, 1940 to the late William Earnest Burnette, Sr. and Thelma Harmon Burnette.

 

Bill formerly worked at Cross Cotton Mill, and he later retired from Drexel Furniture. He enjoyed wood-working in his...

Pauline Cina Burnette Davis Hudson

Pauline Cina Burnette Davis Hudson

Mar 22, 2024

Pauline Cina Burnette Davis Hudson, 95, of Marion went to be with the Lord at her residence on the night of Friday, March 22, 2024.

 

Pauline was born in Yancey County to the late Preston H. Burnette and the late Hattie Ellen Rector Burnette on September 27, 1928. She is also preceded in death by five brothers and a grandchild.

 

Pauline enjoyed...

Cynthia Padgett Straughan

Cynthia Padgett Straughan

Mar 21, 2024

   In the early morning hours, Thursday March 21, 2024, our Beloved Cynthia Padgett Straughan cast aside her earthly bruised and battered body to arise and be carried to her new eternal home in the Heavens with her Precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and Loved ones gone before!

Born: March 4th 1966 to Vina Eller Padgett and the Late Harold...

David Allen Epley

David Allen Epley

Mar 20, 2024

     David “Allen” Epley, 56, of Nebo, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton.

 

     Allen was born in Burke County, NC on January 30, 1968, to the late George Washington Epley and Agnes Evelyn Norville Epley. He was married to his wife of 39 years, Patricia Boone Epley. Allen was a firearms...

Martha Jane Corso Siegwarth

Martha Jane Corso Siegwarth

Mar 19, 2024

Martha Jane Corso Siegwarth, 75, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at her home.

 

She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 18, 1948 to the late James Corso and Harriet Trovillo Corso. She lived most of her life in Ohio before moving to North Carolina in 2002. Martha was an avid reader and golf enthusiast. She enjoyed spending...

Cathy Coker Sprinkle

Cathy Coker Sprinkle

Mar 19, 2024

Cathy Coker Sprinkle, 73, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Grace Hospital.

 

Cathy was born on January 20, 1951 in Olanta, SC to the late Paul Davis Coker and Maude Thornhill Phillips. Cathy was a Registered Nurse, and she worked in many departments at several health care institutions across Western North Carolina. McDowell, Grace, and Rutherford Hospitals were...

Betty Ruth Pickering Rollo

Betty Ruth Pickering Rollo

Mar 19, 2024

Betty Ruth Pickering Rollo, 83, of Waynesville and formerly of Marion, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at the Four Seasons Elizabeth House. 

 

She was born in Jones County Mississippi on March 13, 1941 to the late Joseph Ransom Pickering and Genah Hill Pickering. Her husband, George Rollo, also preceded her in death.

 

Betty was a longtime faithful member of Rocky Pass...

James "Jimmy" Allen Stevens

James "Jimmy" Allen Stevens

Mar 18, 2024

James “Jimmy” Allen Stevens, 63, of Marion, passed away at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton on Monday, March 18, 2024.

 

Jimmy was born in McDowell County on August 27, 1960 to William Randolph Stevens, Sr. and Ruby Frances Melton Stevens who preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by brothers, Sam Freeman, Calvin, Arnold, Dean, Bill, and...

Alice Ann Riley Sewell

Alice Ann Riley Sewell

Mar 18, 2024

Alice Ann Riley Sewell, 91, of Nebo, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024 at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation surrounded by family.

 

She was born in Clarkston, Georgia on April 20, 1932 to the late Claude Henry “Red” Riley and Frances “Kitty Kate” McLendon Riley.

 

Alice Ann was wholly devoted to her family. She put them first in all she did. She...

Brian Alexzander Crain

Brian Alexzander Crain

Mar 17, 2024

Brian Alexzander Crain, 22, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 in Asheville.

 

He was born in McDowell County on May 8, 2001. Brian had a heart of gold. He had a heart for children, and he loved to draw. He will be remembered as a strong and out-going young man who was also stubborn at times. Brian enjoyed being in the...

John Lloyd Manley

John Lloyd Manley

Mar 17, 2024

Mr. John Lloyd Manley, age 68 of Marion, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024. He was born in Catawba county NC, on June 8, 1955 to the late Clarence and Frances Manley.

 

John enjoyed being outdoors especially fishing and gardening. He was known as a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

 

He is survived by three daughters; Renee Manley (Dylan Donaldson), Victoria...

Dewey Ray Proctor Sr.

Dewey Ray Proctor Sr.

Mar 17, 2024

Dewey Ray Proctor Sr, 91, of Marion, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday March 17, 2024, Valor Hall, Hospice wing at the Community Living Center at the VA Medical Center, in Asheville.  

He was born, in Marion, January, 20, 1933 to the late James Debert Proctor, Sr and Ethel Amanda Anderson Proctor. He is proceeded in...

Tony Everette Boyd

Tony Everette Boyd

Mar 17, 2024

Tony Everette Boyd, 65, of Marion, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024.

 

He was born November 5, 1958 to the late Joe Boyd and Devon Fender Boyd. Tony was a lifelong operator of heavy equipment. He was very talented with his work and could operate anything big or small. He made some of his fondest memories running Mad Mama’s Mudsling. He...

Mark Edward Dale

Mark Edward Dale

Mar 27, 2024

Mark Edward Dale, 62, of Old Fort, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

Mark was born in High Point, NC on June 21, 1961 to the late Sanford William Dale and Rose Marie Huskins Dale. 

His enjoyments were fishing and working on small engines. He will be missed by his family and friends.

Left to cherish his memory, including...

Gary Lynn Bivins

Gary Lynn Bivins

Mar 27, 2024

Gary Lynn Bivins, 69, of Old Fort, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at the CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.

He was born in Marion on March 30, 1954 to the late Ervin Bivins and Imogene Sneed Bivins. Gary will always be remembered as a loving brother, uncle and friend of the community.

A funeral service will be held on Monday,...

Inez Byrd McPeters

Inez Byrd McPeters

Mar 27, 2024

Inez Byrd McPeters “Mamaw Mc,” 87, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, March 27, 2024.

 

She was born in Old Fort on March 25, 1937 to the late Robert “Bob” Byrd and Ellie Haynes Byrd. She is also preceded in death by her husband, James “Jim” McPeters; a son, Michael Alan McPeters; a grandson, Andrew Michael...

Virginia "Ginny" Stockton Sigman

Virginia "Ginny" Stockton Sigman

Mar 25, 2024

Virginia “Ginny” Stockton Sigman, 76, of Marion, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

 

Ginny was born in McDowell County on August 1, 1947 to the late William Lee Stockton and Ruth McKinney Stockton.

 

Ginny was a Godly woman who loved everyone she met. She especially loved children, and she ran a daycare for many years. She loved...

Edith Priscilla Maney Ridley

Edith Priscilla Maney Ridley

Mar 25, 2024

Edith Priscilla Maney Ridley, of Lake Lure, peacefully departed this life on Monday morning, March 25, 2024.

 

She was born in Clay County on January 29 to the late George Maney and Dorothy Parker Maney. Edith formerly worked in the furniture industry. She was a faithful member of Shingle Hollow Congregational Holiness Church. She received great joy by working with her...

Mary Magdalene Walker Hudgins

Mary Magdalene Walker Hudgins

Mar 25, 2024

Mary Magdalene Walker Hudgins, 78, of Marion, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, March 25, 2024 at the CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.

 

She was born in Buncombe County on July 3, 1945 to the late Elijah Walker and Ethel Marie Calloway Walker. She was also preceded in death by a son, Joe Whitaker. Mary enjoyed flowers...

John Matthew Salimbeni

John Matthew Salimbeni

Mar 24, 2024

John Matthew Salimbeni, 77, of Asheville, passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 24, 2024.John was born in Canton, Ohio on June 11, 1946 to the late Russell Salimbeni, Sr. and the late Suzi DiRuscio Salmbeni. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Lackey Salimbeni.John worked in health care as a physicians assistant and was a...

William Earnest Burnette, Jr.

William Earnest Burnette, Jr.

Mar 24, 2024

William “Bill” Earnest Burnette, Jr., 84, of Nebo, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation.

 

A native of McDowell County, he was born January 19, 1940 to the late William Earnest Burnette, Sr. and Thelma Harmon Burnette.

 

Bill formerly worked at Cross Cotton Mill, and he later retired from Drexel Furniture. He enjoyed wood-working in his...

Pauline Cina Burnette Davis Hudson

Pauline Cina Burnette Davis Hudson

Mar 22, 2024

Pauline Cina Burnette Davis Hudson, 95, of Marion went to be with the Lord at her residence on the night of Friday, March 22, 2024.

 

Pauline was born in Yancey County to the late Preston H. Burnette and the late Hattie Ellen Rector Burnette on September 27, 1928. She is also preceded in death by five brothers and a grandchild.

 

Pauline enjoyed...

Cynthia Padgett Straughan

Cynthia Padgett Straughan

Mar 21, 2024

   In the early morning hours, Thursday March 21, 2024, our Beloved Cynthia Padgett Straughan cast aside her earthly bruised and battered body to arise and be carried to her new eternal home in the Heavens with her Precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and Loved ones gone before!

Born: March 4th 1966 to Vina Eller Padgett and the Late Harold...

David Allen Epley

David Allen Epley

Mar 20, 2024

     David “Allen” Epley, 56, of Nebo, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton.

 

     Allen was born in Burke County, NC on January 30, 1968, to the late George Washington Epley and Agnes Evelyn Norville Epley. He was married to his wife of 39 years, Patricia Boone Epley. Allen was a firearms...

Martha Jane Corso Siegwarth

Martha Jane Corso Siegwarth

Mar 19, 2024

Martha Jane Corso Siegwarth, 75, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at her home.

 

She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 18, 1948 to the late James Corso and Harriet Trovillo Corso. She lived most of her life in Ohio before moving to North Carolina in 2002. Martha was an avid reader and golf enthusiast. She enjoyed spending...

Cathy Coker Sprinkle

Cathy Coker Sprinkle

Mar 19, 2024

Cathy Coker Sprinkle, 73, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Grace Hospital.

 

Cathy was born on January 20, 1951 in Olanta, SC to the late Paul Davis Coker and Maude Thornhill Phillips. Cathy was a Registered Nurse, and she worked in many departments at several health care institutions across Western North Carolina. McDowell, Grace, and Rutherford Hospitals were...

Betty Ruth Pickering Rollo

Betty Ruth Pickering Rollo

Mar 19, 2024

Betty Ruth Pickering Rollo, 83, of Waynesville and formerly of Marion, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at the Four Seasons Elizabeth House. 

 

She was born in Jones County Mississippi on March 13, 1941 to the late Joseph Ransom Pickering and Genah Hill Pickering. Her husband, George Rollo, also preceded her in death.

 

Betty was a longtime faithful member of Rocky Pass...

James "Jimmy" Allen Stevens

James "Jimmy" Allen Stevens

Mar 18, 2024

James “Jimmy” Allen Stevens, 63, of Marion, passed away at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton on Monday, March 18, 2024.

 

Jimmy was born in McDowell County on August 27, 1960 to William Randolph Stevens, Sr. and Ruby Frances Melton Stevens who preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by brothers, Sam Freeman, Calvin, Arnold, Dean, Bill, and...

Alice Ann Riley Sewell

Alice Ann Riley Sewell

Mar 18, 2024

Alice Ann Riley Sewell, 91, of Nebo, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024 at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation surrounded by family.

 

She was born in Clarkston, Georgia on April 20, 1932 to the late Claude Henry “Red” Riley and Frances “Kitty Kate” McLendon Riley.

 

Alice Ann was wholly devoted to her family. She put them first in all she did. She...

Brian Alexzander Crain

Brian Alexzander Crain

Mar 17, 2024

Brian Alexzander Crain, 22, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 in Asheville.

 

He was born in McDowell County on May 8, 2001. Brian had a heart of gold. He had a heart for children, and he loved to draw. He will be remembered as a strong and out-going young man who was also stubborn at times. Brian enjoyed being in the...

John Lloyd Manley

John Lloyd Manley

Mar 17, 2024

Mr. John Lloyd Manley, age 68 of Marion, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024. He was born in Catawba county NC, on June 8, 1955 to the late Clarence and Frances Manley.

 

John enjoyed being outdoors especially fishing and gardening. He was known as a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

 

He is survived by three daughters; Renee Manley (Dylan Donaldson), Victoria...

Dewey Ray Proctor Sr.

Dewey Ray Proctor Sr.

Mar 17, 2024

Dewey Ray Proctor Sr, 91, of Marion, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday March 17, 2024, Valor Hall, Hospice wing at the Community Living Center at the VA Medical Center, in Asheville.  

He was born, in Marion, January, 20, 1933 to the late James Debert Proctor, Sr and Ethel Amanda Anderson Proctor. He is proceeded in...

Tony Everette Boyd

Tony Everette Boyd

Mar 17, 2024

Tony Everette Boyd, 65, of Marion, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024.

 

He was born November 5, 1958 to the late Joe Boyd and Devon Fender Boyd. Tony was a lifelong operator of heavy equipment. He was very talented with his work and could operate anything big or small. He made some of his fondest memories running Mad Mama’s Mudsling. He...

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