Obituaries
Brenda Joyce Wilson Hall
Sep 18, 2021
Brenda Joyce Wilson Hall, age 69, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at her residence. She was born to the late Boyd Wilson and Violia Mathis Wilson, on August 19, 1952 in Marion, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Ballard.
Brenda was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. In her earlier days she enjoyed...
Lucinda Cindy Johnson Ott
Sep 17, 2021
The world lost a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend to many on September 17. Lucinda(Cindy)Johnson Ott passed on September 17, 2021. Cindy had a long fight of multiple illnesses but it never stopped her from giving out the best hugs. Cindy passed at her home surrounded by those she loved most. Cindy was born at Cannon Memorial Hospital...
Judy Lynn Spurlin Elliott
Sep 17, 2021
Judy Spurlin Elliott, age 70, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Mission Hospital-McDowell. A native of McDowell County, Judy was born on October 3, 1950 to the late Everette and Eugenia Hardin Spurlin.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Danny Elliott and one brother, Tony Spurlin. Judy was...
Jan Oliver Alms
Sep 17, 2021
Jan Oliver Alms, 71, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at CHS- Blue Ridge in Morganton.
He was born in Sparta, Illinois on November 05, 1949 to the late Oliver and Ruth Alms. Jan worked for 28 years as a professor at McDowell Technical Community College where he touched the lives of many students over the...
Barbara Ellen Bryant
Sep 16, 2021
Barbara Ellen Bryant, 36, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Mission Hospital- McDowell due to COVID-19 complications.
She was born in Caldwell County on November 11, 1984 to Donna Crow of Marion and the late Robert Lee Bryant, Jr. She is also preceded in death by her grandparents. Barbara worked for some time as a...
Betty Hensley Carmack
Sep 16, 2021
Betty Hensley Carmack, 64, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at CHS- Blue Ridge in Morganton.
She was born on June 07, 1957 in Yancey County to the late James Worley Hensley and Jennie Lee Fender Hensley. Betty loved the Lord with all her heart, and she will be remembered as a very spiritual person. She...
Donald Earl Gardner
Sep 16, 2021
Donald Earl Gardner, 79, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
A native of McDowell County, Donald was born November 15, 1941 to the late Joseph Hartzel Gardner and Rellie Fender Gardner Peek. Donald served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked in the oil business for...
Chase Bauguess
Sep 15, 2021
Chase Bauguess, age 22, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away at Carolinas Healthcare-Blue Ridge. He was born in Buncombe County on August 29, 1999 to Karen Whitson Morrow. Chase was a loving son, who enjoyed watching wresting, fishing and playing putt-putt. He had a joking sense of humor and loved everyone. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, but mostly he loved...
Nancy Ann Brewer Johnson
Sep 15, 2021
Nancy Ann Brewer Johnson of Morganton, NC got to meet her Savior face to face on Wednesday morning, September 15th, 2021 after a brief illness. Nancy was born January 29th, 1946 in Roan Mountain, Tennessee. Nancy is well known for her service to the Lord with over 35 years in ministry. She played and sang with groups New Grace with...
Dawn Mathes Martin
Sep 15, 2021
Dawn Mathes Martin of Morganton, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Carolinas Healthcare-Blue Ridge. A native of Burke County, Dawn was born on May 10, 1966 to the late Ralph and Louise Webb Mathes.
Dawn attended Glenwood Independent Baptist Church and was known for her good sense of humor and infectious smile. She was a self-less person...
Andrew Michael Prince
Sep 14, 2021
Andrew Michael Prince passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. He was born in Tampa, Florida on October 16, 1962 to Jack Prince and the late Christine Lewin Prince.
Along with his father Jack he is survived by two uncles, Billy F. Prince and Robert N. Prince.
In his spare time Andrew enjoyed fishing.
The family will receive friends on Friday, September...
Sheila Pope Pyatt
Sep 14, 2021
Sheila Pope Pyatt, 63, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at CHS- Blue Ridge.
She was born in Catawba County on November 22, 1957 to the late Fred Pope and Helen Brown Pope. She is also preceded in death by a brother, Mike Pope; and her grandmother, Eula Parker. Sheila was a loving and nurturing woman...
Dennis Wayne Buchanan
Sep 14, 2021
On Tuesday, September 14, 2021, Dennis Wayne Buchanan passed away at Memorial Campus. A native of McDowell County, Dennis was born on December 19, 1950 to the late Carl and Faye Hollifield Buchanan.
Dennis retired from Coats America and enjoyed working on older cars. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Left to cherish...
Lex Gibbs
Sep 11, 2021
On the morning of Saturday, September 11, 2021, Lex Gibbs passed away at his residence with his loved ones by his side. A native of McDowell County, Lex was born on June 12, 1974 to Sue Crawford Gibbs and the late Dan Gibbs.
Lex was employed at the Marion Post Office for over twenty-seven years where he rarely missed a...
Floyd Bailey
Sep 11, 2021
Floyd Bailey, age 73, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Davis Regional Medical Center. A native of McDowell County, Floyd was born on September 30, 1947 to the late Justice and Christine Roberts Bailey.
He preceded in death by a son, Scott Bailey.
Floyd was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who enjoyed working with...
Carolyn Jane Radford
Sep 11, 2021
Carolyn Jane Radford passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021.
Arrangements will be announced once finalized.
Louis Anthony Liounis, Jr.
Sep 10, 2021
Louis Anthony Liounis, Jr., 90, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021, after a short illness. A native of Glens Falls, New York, he was born on May 27, 1931 to the late Louis Anthony Liounis, Sr. and Julia Sanders Liounis. He is also preceded in death by his younger brother, Robert Liounis. Lou was a standout...
William "Bill" Robert Ward
Sep 10, 2021
William "Bill" Robert Ward passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Autumn Care of Saluda. A native of Terre Haute, Indiana, Bill was born on June 2, 1942 to the late Arnold Ward and Maxine Heilderman.
In accordance with his wishes, no services will be held.
Kimberly Ann Robinson Rector
Sep 9, 2021
Kimberly Ann Robinson Rector, 58, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, September 09, 2021 at Asheville Specialty Hospital. She was born on August 24, 1963 to Mary Frances Hogan Robinson and the late Charles Denver Robinson. Kimberly enjoyed worshipping with her church family, Calvary Temple Church. She was very involved in the church. She was the most kindhearted soul...
Kenneth Ray Messer
Sep 9, 2021
Kenneth Ray Messer, age 82, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Memorial Mission-McDowell. A native of Blunt County, Tennessee, Kenneth was born on September 6, 1939 to the late John and Mildred Mullins Messer.
He is preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Ray Messer, Jr.
Kenneth was a truck driver until he retired...
Brenda Joyce Wilson Hall
Sep 18, 2021
Brenda Joyce Wilson Hall, age 69, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at her residence. She was born to the late Boyd Wilson and Violia Mathis Wilson, on August 19, 1952 in Marion, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Ballard.
Brenda was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. In her earlier days she enjoyed...
Lucinda Cindy Johnson Ott
Sep 17, 2021
The world lost a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend to many on September 17. Lucinda(Cindy)Johnson Ott passed on September 17, 2021. Cindy had a long fight of multiple illnesses but it never stopped her from giving out the best hugs. Cindy passed at her home surrounded by those she loved most. Cindy was born at Cannon Memorial Hospital...
Judy Lynn Spurlin Elliott
Sep 17, 2021
Judy Spurlin Elliott, age 70, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Mission Hospital-McDowell. A native of McDowell County, Judy was born on October 3, 1950 to the late Everette and Eugenia Hardin Spurlin.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Danny Elliott and one brother, Tony Spurlin. Judy was...
Jan Oliver Alms
Sep 17, 2021
Jan Oliver Alms, 71, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at CHS- Blue Ridge in Morganton.
He was born in Sparta, Illinois on November 05, 1949 to the late Oliver and Ruth Alms. Jan worked for 28 years as a professor at McDowell Technical Community College where he touched the lives of many students over the...
Barbara Ellen Bryant
Sep 16, 2021
Barbara Ellen Bryant, 36, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Mission Hospital- McDowell due to COVID-19 complications.
She was born in Caldwell County on November 11, 1984 to Donna Crow of Marion and the late Robert Lee Bryant, Jr. She is also preceded in death by her grandparents. Barbara worked for some time as a...
Betty Hensley Carmack
Sep 16, 2021
Betty Hensley Carmack, 64, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at CHS- Blue Ridge in Morganton.
She was born on June 07, 1957 in Yancey County to the late James Worley Hensley and Jennie Lee Fender Hensley. Betty loved the Lord with all her heart, and she will be remembered as a very spiritual person. She...
Donald Earl Gardner
Sep 16, 2021
Donald Earl Gardner, 79, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
A native of McDowell County, Donald was born November 15, 1941 to the late Joseph Hartzel Gardner and Rellie Fender Gardner Peek. Donald served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked in the oil business for...
Chase Bauguess
Sep 15, 2021
Chase Bauguess, age 22, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away at Carolinas Healthcare-Blue Ridge. He was born in Buncombe County on August 29, 1999 to Karen Whitson Morrow. Chase was a loving son, who enjoyed watching wresting, fishing and playing putt-putt. He had a joking sense of humor and loved everyone. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, but mostly he loved...
Nancy Ann Brewer Johnson
Sep 15, 2021
Nancy Ann Brewer Johnson of Morganton, NC got to meet her Savior face to face on Wednesday morning, September 15th, 2021 after a brief illness. Nancy was born January 29th, 1946 in Roan Mountain, Tennessee. Nancy is well known for her service to the Lord with over 35 years in ministry. She played and sang with groups New Grace with...
Dawn Mathes Martin
Sep 15, 2021
Dawn Mathes Martin of Morganton, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Carolinas Healthcare-Blue Ridge. A native of Burke County, Dawn was born on May 10, 1966 to the late Ralph and Louise Webb Mathes.
Dawn attended Glenwood Independent Baptist Church and was known for her good sense of humor and infectious smile. She was a self-less person...
Andrew Michael Prince
Sep 14, 2021
Andrew Michael Prince passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. He was born in Tampa, Florida on October 16, 1962 to Jack Prince and the late Christine Lewin Prince.
Along with his father Jack he is survived by two uncles, Billy F. Prince and Robert N. Prince.
In his spare time Andrew enjoyed fishing.
The family will receive friends on Friday, September...
Sheila Pope Pyatt
Sep 14, 2021
Sheila Pope Pyatt, 63, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at CHS- Blue Ridge.
She was born in Catawba County on November 22, 1957 to the late Fred Pope and Helen Brown Pope. She is also preceded in death by a brother, Mike Pope; and her grandmother, Eula Parker. Sheila was a loving and nurturing woman...
Dennis Wayne Buchanan
Sep 14, 2021
On Tuesday, September 14, 2021, Dennis Wayne Buchanan passed away at Memorial Campus. A native of McDowell County, Dennis was born on December 19, 1950 to the late Carl and Faye Hollifield Buchanan.
Dennis retired from Coats America and enjoyed working on older cars. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Left to cherish...
Lex Gibbs
Sep 11, 2021
On the morning of Saturday, September 11, 2021, Lex Gibbs passed away at his residence with his loved ones by his side. A native of McDowell County, Lex was born on June 12, 1974 to Sue Crawford Gibbs and the late Dan Gibbs.
Lex was employed at the Marion Post Office for over twenty-seven years where he rarely missed a...
Floyd Bailey
Sep 11, 2021
Floyd Bailey, age 73, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Davis Regional Medical Center. A native of McDowell County, Floyd was born on September 30, 1947 to the late Justice and Christine Roberts Bailey.
He preceded in death by a son, Scott Bailey.
Floyd was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who enjoyed working with...
Carolyn Jane Radford
Sep 11, 2021
Carolyn Jane Radford passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021.
Arrangements will be announced once finalized.
Louis Anthony Liounis, Jr.
Sep 10, 2021
Louis Anthony Liounis, Jr., 90, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021, after a short illness. A native of Glens Falls, New York, he was born on May 27, 1931 to the late Louis Anthony Liounis, Sr. and Julia Sanders Liounis. He is also preceded in death by his younger brother, Robert Liounis. Lou was a standout...
William "Bill" Robert Ward
Sep 10, 2021
William "Bill" Robert Ward passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Autumn Care of Saluda. A native of Terre Haute, Indiana, Bill was born on June 2, 1942 to the late Arnold Ward and Maxine Heilderman.
In accordance with his wishes, no services will be held.
Kimberly Ann Robinson Rector
Sep 9, 2021
Kimberly Ann Robinson Rector, 58, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, September 09, 2021 at Asheville Specialty Hospital. She was born on August 24, 1963 to Mary Frances Hogan Robinson and the late Charles Denver Robinson. Kimberly enjoyed worshipping with her church family, Calvary Temple Church. She was very involved in the church. She was the most kindhearted soul...
Kenneth Ray Messer
Sep 9, 2021
Kenneth Ray Messer, age 82, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Memorial Mission-McDowell. A native of Blunt County, Tennessee, Kenneth was born on September 6, 1939 to the late John and Mildred Mullins Messer.
He is preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Ray Messer, Jr.
Kenneth was a truck driver until he retired...
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