Obituaries

Amanda Dawn Hubbard

Amanda Dawn Hubbard

May 11, 2021

 

 

Amanda Dawn Clark Hubbard, 30, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.

 

A native of McDowell County, she was born August 30, 1990 to Michael Dewayne Clark and the late Paula McKinney Clark.

 

Amanda was known as a very caring and loving person. She was a selfless woman, always putting others...

Donna Jean Manis

Donna Jean Manis

May 10, 2021

 

 

Donna Jean Manis, age 75, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills SECU Inpatient Unit in Forest City, North Carolina.  Donna was born in Dade City, Florida on December 19, 1945.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Enoch Manis, Sr.; one son, Enoch Manis, Jr.;...

Daniel Lee Freeman

Daniel Lee Freeman

May 10, 2021

 

 

Daniel "Danny" Lee Freeman, age 62, of Nebo, passed away, Monday May 10, 2021 at his residence. A native of Marion, he was born October 6, 1958 to the late Robert and MaeBelle Hutchins Freeman. Danny was preceded in death by one brother Larry Stewart Freeman, and a niece Tiffany Lynn Freeman.

 

Danny is survived by two brothers...

Joretta "Jody" Roberts

Joretta "Jody" Roberts

May 9, 2021

 

 

Joretta “Jody” Finley Roberts, age 70, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, May 09, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion.  The daughter of the late Earl and Gladys Lewis Finley, Jody was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on November 03, 1950. 

 

An avid animal lover, Jody absolutely loved spending time with her daughter and...

Wayne Franklin Smith

Wayne Franklin Smith

May 9, 2021

Mr. Wayne Franklin Smith, age 67, of Morganton, passed away on Sunday, May 09, 2021. He was born on March 28, 1954, in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Lee Forrest and Selma Plemmons Smith.

 

Wayne enjoyed woodworking and mechanic work, especially on older cars. He loved his pets and watching drag racing.

 

In addition to his parents, he...

Helen Francis Gladden

Helen Francis Gladden

May 9, 2021

Mrs. Helen Francis Gladden (Blanton), of Marion, NC, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at the age of 85. She had been a resident of Marion since 1978.

Helen was born to parents Alfred and Susie Blanton in Slope Hollow, Louellen, KY, on November 24, 1935. She was the second of 9 children. Growing up in the coal fields...

Henry David Layfield

Henry David Layfield

May 9, 2021

Henry David Layfield, age 87, passed away on Sunday, May 09, 2021. He was born on December 17, 1933, to the late Guy and Annie Williamson Layfield.

 

Henry retired from Drexel. He was a loving brother and a friend to everyone.

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Layfield.

 

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Mildred "Marilyn" Wilson

Mildred "Marilyn" Wilson

May 9, 2021

 

 

On the evening of Sunday, May 09, 2021, Mildred “Marilyn” Wilson, 82, of High Point, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord.

 

A native of High Point, Marilyn was born November 08, 1938 to the late Floyd Leo Wilson and Mildred Rema Wilson.

 

Marilyn worked in the furniture industry her entire life. For many years,...

James "Jimmy" Edwin Bright

James "Jimmy" Edwin Bright

May 7, 2021

 

 

James “Jimmy” Edwin Bright, age 72, passed away on the morning of Friday, May 7, 2021, after an extended illness. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He was always in good spirits even though he was battling his illness. Jimmy was born in McDowell County on November 6, 1948 to the late Minnie Morgan Bright Thomas...

Donna "Nana" White

Donna "Nana" White

May 7, 2021

 

 

Donna “Nana” Alsbrooks White, age 64, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away the morning of Friday, May 07, 2021 at Mission Hospital- McDowell.

 

Nana was born in Manning, South Carolina on March 01, 1957 to the late Clyde and Teresia Richburg Alsbrooks.

 

Nana was a member of Turkey Cove Baptist Church where she faithfully served the...

Juanita Kirby

Juanita Kirby

May 7, 2021

 

 

Juanita Harris Kirby, age 91, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Hospice of Forest City with her loved ones by her side. A native of Yancey County, Juanita was born on April 9, 1930 to the late Goodson and Nellie Harris.

 

She is preceded in death by her husband of seventy-one...

Benjamin "Fred" Davis

Benjamin "Fred" Davis

May 6, 2021

 

 

Benjamin Frederick “Fred” Davis, age 87, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 06, 2021 at 11:00 p.m. at Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina.  The son of the late Mermon “Merm” and Lovie Davis, he was born in Old Fort, North Carolina on October 17, 1933.

 

In addition to his...

Ronnie Lee Brooks

Ronnie Lee Brooks

May 6, 2021

 

 

On the night of Thursday, May 06, 2021, Mr. Ronnie Lee Brooks, loving and amazing husband, father, grandfather and brother, made that wonderful cross over into Heaven at his residence.  His loved ones were by his side.  A resident of McDowell County, North Carolina, he was born on August 09, 1950 and was the son of Ida Brooks...

Joe Johnny Ledford

Joe Johnny Ledford

May 4, 2021

 

 

On Tuesday afternoon, May 04, 2021, Mr. Joe Ledford, 82, of Bakersville, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life at his residence with his family at his side.

 

A native of Mitchell County, Joe was born on September 14, 1938 to the late Earnest and Lennis Stafford Ledford.

 

Joe was the former owner of Ledford’s Wrecker Service...

Diane Morgan Frye

Diane Morgan Frye

May 4, 2021

 

 

Diane Morgan Frye, 50, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, May 04, 2021 at her residence.

 

She was born in Burke County on June 05, 1970 to Edward Eugene Morgan and Brenda Crawley Morgan.

 

Diane was a lifelong learner who spent her whole life educating others. Most recently, she was a teacher at McDowell Early...

VirJean Janice Delfosse

VirJean Janice Delfosse

May 3, 2021

VirJean Martinson Delfosse, age 83, passed away at her residence, on Monday, May 03, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Roland and Mildred Martinson.

 

VirJean was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She also loved to travel and read. She loved animals, especially horses. VirJean had an avid interest in astronomy also.

 

In addition to her...

Sherry Linda Durham

Sherry Linda Durham

May 2, 2021

 

 

On the morning of Sunday, May 02, 2021, Sherry Linda Johnson Durham peacefully departed this life into the hands of our loving Heavenly Father while at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.

 

Sherry was born in McDowell County on October 20, 1954 to the late Arthur Carl Johnson and Wanda Ricketts Johnson.

 

Sherry worked...

Billy Scott Wright, Jr.

Billy Scott Wright, Jr.

May 1, 2021

 

 

Billy Scott Wright, Jr., age 20, of Marion, North Carolina, succumbed from injuries he sustained as a result of a motor vehicle accident shortly after midnight on Saturday, May 1st, 2021.  Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on August 9th, 2000, he was the son of Billy Scott Wright, Sr. of Swannanoa and Crissy Sowers of Marion.

 

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Janet Karen Wright

Janet Karen Wright

Apr 30, 2021

 

 

Janet Karen Shatley Wright, 68, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at her residence.

 

She was born June 05, 1952 in Ashe County to the late Guy and Ethel Coldiron Shatley.

 

Janet was a strong Christian woman, and she was a member of Faith Fellowship Church in Newdale. She was one of...

Patricia Ann Webb

Patricia Ann Webb

Apr 28, 2021

 

Patricia Ann Gleason Webb, age 74, passed away on April 28, 2021 at her residence. Born February 17, 1947 in Paterson, NJ she was the daughter to the late John Leo Gleason (Paterson, NJ) and Mary Fee Gleason Daly (Plainfield, NJ). In addition to her parents including John Daly, she was preceded by daughter Sara Pearce Webb.

 

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Amanda Dawn Hubbard

Amanda Dawn Hubbard

May 11, 2021

 

 

Amanda Dawn Clark Hubbard, 30, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.

 

A native of McDowell County, she was born August 30, 1990 to Michael Dewayne Clark and the late Paula McKinney Clark.

 

Amanda was known as a very caring and loving person. She was a selfless woman, always putting others...

Donna Jean Manis

Donna Jean Manis

May 10, 2021

 

 

Donna Jean Manis, age 75, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills SECU Inpatient Unit in Forest City, North Carolina.  Donna was born in Dade City, Florida on December 19, 1945.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Enoch Manis, Sr.; one son, Enoch Manis, Jr.;...

Daniel Lee Freeman

Daniel Lee Freeman

May 10, 2021

 

 

Daniel "Danny" Lee Freeman, age 62, of Nebo, passed away, Monday May 10, 2021 at his residence. A native of Marion, he was born October 6, 1958 to the late Robert and MaeBelle Hutchins Freeman. Danny was preceded in death by one brother Larry Stewart Freeman, and a niece Tiffany Lynn Freeman.

 

Danny is survived by two brothers...

Joretta "Jody" Roberts

Joretta "Jody" Roberts

May 9, 2021

 

 

Joretta “Jody” Finley Roberts, age 70, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, May 09, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion.  The daughter of the late Earl and Gladys Lewis Finley, Jody was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on November 03, 1950. 

 

An avid animal lover, Jody absolutely loved spending time with her daughter and...

Wayne Franklin Smith

Wayne Franklin Smith

May 9, 2021

Mr. Wayne Franklin Smith, age 67, of Morganton, passed away on Sunday, May 09, 2021. He was born on March 28, 1954, in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Lee Forrest and Selma Plemmons Smith.

 

Wayne enjoyed woodworking and mechanic work, especially on older cars. He loved his pets and watching drag racing.

 

In addition to his parents, he...

Helen Francis Gladden

Helen Francis Gladden

May 9, 2021

Mrs. Helen Francis Gladden (Blanton), of Marion, NC, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at the age of 85. She had been a resident of Marion since 1978.

Helen was born to parents Alfred and Susie Blanton in Slope Hollow, Louellen, KY, on November 24, 1935. She was the second of 9 children. Growing up in the coal fields...

Henry David Layfield

Henry David Layfield

May 9, 2021

Henry David Layfield, age 87, passed away on Sunday, May 09, 2021. He was born on December 17, 1933, to the late Guy and Annie Williamson Layfield.

 

Henry retired from Drexel. He was a loving brother and a friend to everyone.

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Layfield.

 

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Mildred "Marilyn" Wilson

Mildred "Marilyn" Wilson

May 9, 2021

 

 

On the evening of Sunday, May 09, 2021, Mildred “Marilyn” Wilson, 82, of High Point, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord.

 

A native of High Point, Marilyn was born November 08, 1938 to the late Floyd Leo Wilson and Mildred Rema Wilson.

 

Marilyn worked in the furniture industry her entire life. For many years,...

James "Jimmy" Edwin Bright

James "Jimmy" Edwin Bright

May 7, 2021

 

 

James “Jimmy” Edwin Bright, age 72, passed away on the morning of Friday, May 7, 2021, after an extended illness. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He was always in good spirits even though he was battling his illness. Jimmy was born in McDowell County on November 6, 1948 to the late Minnie Morgan Bright Thomas...

Donna "Nana" White

Donna "Nana" White

May 7, 2021

 

 

Donna “Nana” Alsbrooks White, age 64, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away the morning of Friday, May 07, 2021 at Mission Hospital- McDowell.

 

Nana was born in Manning, South Carolina on March 01, 1957 to the late Clyde and Teresia Richburg Alsbrooks.

 

Nana was a member of Turkey Cove Baptist Church where she faithfully served the...

Juanita Kirby

Juanita Kirby

May 7, 2021

 

 

Juanita Harris Kirby, age 91, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Hospice of Forest City with her loved ones by her side. A native of Yancey County, Juanita was born on April 9, 1930 to the late Goodson and Nellie Harris.

 

She is preceded in death by her husband of seventy-one...

Benjamin "Fred" Davis

Benjamin "Fred" Davis

May 6, 2021

 

 

Benjamin Frederick “Fred” Davis, age 87, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 06, 2021 at 11:00 p.m. at Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina.  The son of the late Mermon “Merm” and Lovie Davis, he was born in Old Fort, North Carolina on October 17, 1933.

 

In addition to his...

Ronnie Lee Brooks

Ronnie Lee Brooks

May 6, 2021

 

 

On the night of Thursday, May 06, 2021, Mr. Ronnie Lee Brooks, loving and amazing husband, father, grandfather and brother, made that wonderful cross over into Heaven at his residence.  His loved ones were by his side.  A resident of McDowell County, North Carolina, he was born on August 09, 1950 and was the son of Ida Brooks...

Joe Johnny Ledford

Joe Johnny Ledford

May 4, 2021

 

 

On Tuesday afternoon, May 04, 2021, Mr. Joe Ledford, 82, of Bakersville, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life at his residence with his family at his side.

 

A native of Mitchell County, Joe was born on September 14, 1938 to the late Earnest and Lennis Stafford Ledford.

 

Joe was the former owner of Ledford’s Wrecker Service...

Diane Morgan Frye

Diane Morgan Frye

May 4, 2021

 

 

Diane Morgan Frye, 50, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, May 04, 2021 at her residence.

 

She was born in Burke County on June 05, 1970 to Edward Eugene Morgan and Brenda Crawley Morgan.

 

Diane was a lifelong learner who spent her whole life educating others. Most recently, she was a teacher at McDowell Early...

VirJean Janice Delfosse

VirJean Janice Delfosse

May 3, 2021

VirJean Martinson Delfosse, age 83, passed away at her residence, on Monday, May 03, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Roland and Mildred Martinson.

 

VirJean was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She also loved to travel and read. She loved animals, especially horses. VirJean had an avid interest in astronomy also.

 

In addition to her...

Sherry Linda Durham

Sherry Linda Durham

May 2, 2021

 

 

On the morning of Sunday, May 02, 2021, Sherry Linda Johnson Durham peacefully departed this life into the hands of our loving Heavenly Father while at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.

 

Sherry was born in McDowell County on October 20, 1954 to the late Arthur Carl Johnson and Wanda Ricketts Johnson.

 

Sherry worked...

Billy Scott Wright, Jr.

Billy Scott Wright, Jr.

May 1, 2021

 

 

Billy Scott Wright, Jr., age 20, of Marion, North Carolina, succumbed from injuries he sustained as a result of a motor vehicle accident shortly after midnight on Saturday, May 1st, 2021.  Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on August 9th, 2000, he was the son of Billy Scott Wright, Sr. of Swannanoa and Crissy Sowers of Marion.

 

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Janet Karen Wright

Janet Karen Wright

Apr 30, 2021

 

 

Janet Karen Shatley Wright, 68, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at her residence.

 

She was born June 05, 1952 in Ashe County to the late Guy and Ethel Coldiron Shatley.

 

Janet was a strong Christian woman, and she was a member of Faith Fellowship Church in Newdale. She was one of...

Patricia Ann Webb

Patricia Ann Webb

Apr 28, 2021

 

Patricia Ann Gleason Webb, age 74, passed away on April 28, 2021 at her residence. Born February 17, 1947 in Paterson, NJ she was the daughter to the late John Leo Gleason (Paterson, NJ) and Mary Fee Gleason Daly (Plainfield, NJ). In addition to her parents including John Daly, she was preceded by daughter Sara Pearce Webb.

 

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