Obituaries
Patricia Ann Oates Davenport
Dec 12, 2024
Patricia “Pat” Ann Oates Davenport, 75, of Marion, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Mission McDowell Hospital.
Pat was born in Buncombe County, NC, on May 18, 1949, to the late Lazelle Barber Oates, Sr. and Earcle Mae Lewis Oates. She was married to her husband of 56 years, Guy Lee Davenport. Pat was a member of New Horizon Baptist...
Ella "Judy" Lovelace Bess
Dec 9, 2024
Ella "Judy" Lovelace Bess, a beloved figure in her family and community, passed away on December 9, 2024, at Amorem Hospice in Valdese. She was born on April 6, 1946, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, and spent her life devoted to both her loved ones and her passions.
For over 30 years, Judy contributed her talents at Beverly Knits, where her...
Gary Clifton Stevens
Dec 9, 2024
Gary Clifton Stevens, 77, of Marion, passed away Monday evening, December 9, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
He was born September 9, 1947 in McDowell County to the late Clifton Stevens and Mildred Lingerfelt Stevens. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Myra Howell.
Gary dedicated a significant portion of his career to Baxter Healthcare, where he later...
Karim Gaidi
Dec 9, 2024
Karim Gaidi, 41, of Fairview, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024.
Arrangements are entrusted to Beam Funeral Service.
Carolyn Diane Hamilton
Dec 9, 2024
Carolyn Diane Hamilton, a beloved mother and cherished friend, passed away on December 9, 2024, at Memorial Mission Hospital. Born on March 6, 1951 in McDowell County, she graced the world with her kindness and selflessness for over seven decades.
A devoted woman of faith, Carolyn loved her Lord deeply and took great joy in her family, particularly her grandchildren, who...
Lois Juanita Owen
Dec 9, 2024
Lois Juanita Owen, affectionately known as Juanita, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills Inpatient Unit. Born on July 19, 1948, in McDowell County, Juanita was a beacon of love and kindness who touched the lives of all who knew her.
A devoted mother, sister, and grandmother, she embodied the definition of love, making...
Danny Lee Scott
Dec 8, 2024
On the evening of Sunday, December 8, 2024, Danny Lee Scott, 64, of Morganton, went to be with the Lord due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on the way to church.
He was born in Buncombe County on January 9, 1960 and was raised in Burnsville. He was preceded in death by his father, Leland Scott.
He was a dedicated...
Anthony Carroll Ollis
Dec 7, 2024
Anthony Carroll Ollis, fondly known as Tony, passed away on December 7, 2024, at his residence. Born on December 18, 1955, in Burke County, North Carolina, Tony was a loving husband, brother, and friend to all who had the privilege of knowing him.
For over 27 years, Tony dedicated his career as an engineer with James Tool Machine and Engineering, where...
Virginia Jones
Dec 6, 2024
Virginia Ann Rogers Jones, 77, of Newland, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.
Virginia was born in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, on October 5, 1947, to the late Mildred M. Crouse and Bill Combs. She was married to the late Charles Lee Jones, Sr., her beloved husband of 51 years. Virginia was a member...
Vernon Hollifield
Dec 5, 2024
Ed Vernon Hollifield, born on August 18, 1939, in McDowell County, NC passed away on December 5, 2024, at Memorial Mission Hospital. He was a respected pillar in his community, known for his dedication as a husband, father, and grandfather. Vernon was married to Mary Swann Hollifield for 60 years before her passing in 2023. He is also preceded in...
Grady Stewart Elliott
Dec 5, 2024
On the evening of Thursday, December 5, 2024, Grady Stewart Elliott, 89, of Marion, departed this life at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton.
A native of Marion, Grady was born June 8, 1935 to the late Benjamin Rollins Elliott, Sr. and Hattie Eunice Cameron Elliott. He was also preceded in death by six siblings, Mary Margaret Elliott, Emily Mae Elliott...
Carl Edwin Allison
Dec 4, 2024
Carl Edwin Allison, 86, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at his residence.
Carl was born in McDowell County, NC on June 11, 1938 to the late Lloyd Tice Allison and Grace Mae Allison. He was married to his beloved wife of 62 years, Annie Mae Briggs Allison, who passed away in 2021. Carl was an avid softball player...
Angela Ollis Buchanan
Dec 3, 2024
Angela Marie Ollis Buchanan, age 66 went home to be with the Lord December 3, 2024, following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was a native of Mitchell County, NC. and a member of First Freewill Baptist Church in Spruce Pine, NC.
Angie was the owner and operator of Majestic Music in Spruce Pine, NC where she taught numerous students the...
Dwight Edward Wise
Dec 2, 2024
Dwight Edward Wise, 56, of Marion, NC, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024, at his residence.
Dwight was born in Canton, Ohio, on July 15, 1968, to the late Bessie J. Beam and Grady William Wise. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved camping, hunting, and fishing. Dwight enjoyed a life of solitude, but he loved spending time with his family...
Jason Daniel Harwood
Dec 1, 2024
Jason Daniel Harwood, age 46, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, December 1, 2024.
Jason was born at the McDowell Hospital on January 23, 1978 to Robert Ellis Harwood, Sr. and Darethy Ann Shuford Harwood, who preceded him in death.
He was known as a goodhearted person who always had a smile on his face. One of his...
Jennifer Lynn Mitchell Lewis
Nov 30, 2024
I am writing this from an airport in Seattle, Washington. Which is appropriate considering how Jennifer loved to travel.
This world has lost a little bit of its magic. My world has lost a lot of its magic.
Jennifer Lynn Lewis of Michigan, Florida, Illinois, California, South Carolina and lastly North Carolina has moved on to her next great adventure.
She battled cancer...
Timmy Brian Phillips
Nov 30, 2024
On the evening of Saturday, November 30, 2024, Timmy Brian Phillips, 66, of Old Fort, passed away peacefully at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center with his loving family by his side.
He was born on March 13, 1958 in Petersburg, Virginia. Timmy dedicated many years of his life to construction work. His skills were not only reflected in the quality of...
Clara Ruth Strickland Brinkley
Nov 30, 2024
Clara Ruth Strickland Brinkley, 86, of Marion, passed peacefully from this life on the morning of Saturday, November 30, 2024 while at the Cranberry House in Newland.
She was born in Madison County on November 17, 1938 to the late Merritt Strickland and Gertrude Rathbone Strickland.
Clara proudly retired from Galey and Lord, where she served as a cloth inspector for many...
Linda Danielle Herring
Nov 29, 2024
Linda Danielle Herring, 36, of Marion, departed this life on Friday, November 29, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
She was born in Burke County on December 10, 1987 to Anita Ray Creasman Herring and the late Danny Lawrence Herring, Jr.
Danielle’s life was characterized by her kind and generous spirit; she was often described as someone who would help anyone...
Lester Fender
Nov 28, 2024
Lester Fender (71), son of McKinley Fender and Hattie Elizabeth (Clark) Fender, was born in Marion, NC on February 7, 1953, and departed this life for his heavenly home on November 28, 2024.
He made Marion and surrounding communities his home his entire life. After his Mother’s death when he was seven years old, Lester lived the next 10 years at...
Patricia Ann Oates Davenport
Dec 12, 2024
Patricia “Pat” Ann Oates Davenport, 75, of Marion, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Mission McDowell Hospital.
Pat was born in Buncombe County, NC, on May 18, 1949, to the late Lazelle Barber Oates, Sr. and Earcle Mae Lewis Oates. She was married to her husband of 56 years, Guy Lee Davenport. Pat was a member of New Horizon Baptist...
Ella "Judy" Lovelace Bess
Dec 9, 2024
Ella "Judy" Lovelace Bess, a beloved figure in her family and community, passed away on December 9, 2024, at Amorem Hospice in Valdese. She was born on April 6, 1946, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, and spent her life devoted to both her loved ones and her passions.
For over 30 years, Judy contributed her talents at Beverly Knits, where her...
Gary Clifton Stevens
Dec 9, 2024
Gary Clifton Stevens, 77, of Marion, passed away Monday evening, December 9, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
He was born September 9, 1947 in McDowell County to the late Clifton Stevens and Mildred Lingerfelt Stevens. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Myra Howell.
Gary dedicated a significant portion of his career to Baxter Healthcare, where he later...
Karim Gaidi
Dec 9, 2024
Karim Gaidi, 41, of Fairview, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024.
Arrangements are entrusted to Beam Funeral Service.
Carolyn Diane Hamilton
Dec 9, 2024
Carolyn Diane Hamilton, a beloved mother and cherished friend, passed away on December 9, 2024, at Memorial Mission Hospital. Born on March 6, 1951 in McDowell County, she graced the world with her kindness and selflessness for over seven decades.
A devoted woman of faith, Carolyn loved her Lord deeply and took great joy in her family, particularly her grandchildren, who...
Lois Juanita Owen
Dec 9, 2024
Lois Juanita Owen, affectionately known as Juanita, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills Inpatient Unit. Born on July 19, 1948, in McDowell County, Juanita was a beacon of love and kindness who touched the lives of all who knew her.
A devoted mother, sister, and grandmother, she embodied the definition of love, making...
Danny Lee Scott
Dec 8, 2024
On the evening of Sunday, December 8, 2024, Danny Lee Scott, 64, of Morganton, went to be with the Lord due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on the way to church.
He was born in Buncombe County on January 9, 1960 and was raised in Burnsville. He was preceded in death by his father, Leland Scott.
He was a dedicated...
Anthony Carroll Ollis
Dec 7, 2024
Anthony Carroll Ollis, fondly known as Tony, passed away on December 7, 2024, at his residence. Born on December 18, 1955, in Burke County, North Carolina, Tony was a loving husband, brother, and friend to all who had the privilege of knowing him.
For over 27 years, Tony dedicated his career as an engineer with James Tool Machine and Engineering, where...
Virginia Jones
Dec 6, 2024
Virginia Ann Rogers Jones, 77, of Newland, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.
Virginia was born in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, on October 5, 1947, to the late Mildred M. Crouse and Bill Combs. She was married to the late Charles Lee Jones, Sr., her beloved husband of 51 years. Virginia was a member...
Vernon Hollifield
Dec 5, 2024
Ed Vernon Hollifield, born on August 18, 1939, in McDowell County, NC passed away on December 5, 2024, at Memorial Mission Hospital. He was a respected pillar in his community, known for his dedication as a husband, father, and grandfather. Vernon was married to Mary Swann Hollifield for 60 years before her passing in 2023. He is also preceded in...
Grady Stewart Elliott
Dec 5, 2024
On the evening of Thursday, December 5, 2024, Grady Stewart Elliott, 89, of Marion, departed this life at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton.
A native of Marion, Grady was born June 8, 1935 to the late Benjamin Rollins Elliott, Sr. and Hattie Eunice Cameron Elliott. He was also preceded in death by six siblings, Mary Margaret Elliott, Emily Mae Elliott...
Carl Edwin Allison
Dec 4, 2024
Carl Edwin Allison, 86, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at his residence.
Carl was born in McDowell County, NC on June 11, 1938 to the late Lloyd Tice Allison and Grace Mae Allison. He was married to his beloved wife of 62 years, Annie Mae Briggs Allison, who passed away in 2021. Carl was an avid softball player...
Angela Ollis Buchanan
Dec 3, 2024
Angela Marie Ollis Buchanan, age 66 went home to be with the Lord December 3, 2024, following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was a native of Mitchell County, NC. and a member of First Freewill Baptist Church in Spruce Pine, NC.
Angie was the owner and operator of Majestic Music in Spruce Pine, NC where she taught numerous students the...
Dwight Edward Wise
Dec 2, 2024
Dwight Edward Wise, 56, of Marion, NC, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024, at his residence.
Dwight was born in Canton, Ohio, on July 15, 1968, to the late Bessie J. Beam and Grady William Wise. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved camping, hunting, and fishing. Dwight enjoyed a life of solitude, but he loved spending time with his family...
Jason Daniel Harwood
Dec 1, 2024
Jason Daniel Harwood, age 46, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, December 1, 2024.
Jason was born at the McDowell Hospital on January 23, 1978 to Robert Ellis Harwood, Sr. and Darethy Ann Shuford Harwood, who preceded him in death.
He was known as a goodhearted person who always had a smile on his face. One of his...
Jennifer Lynn Mitchell Lewis
Nov 30, 2024
I am writing this from an airport in Seattle, Washington. Which is appropriate considering how Jennifer loved to travel.
This world has lost a little bit of its magic. My world has lost a lot of its magic.
Jennifer Lynn Lewis of Michigan, Florida, Illinois, California, South Carolina and lastly North Carolina has moved on to her next great adventure.
She battled cancer...
Timmy Brian Phillips
Nov 30, 2024
On the evening of Saturday, November 30, 2024, Timmy Brian Phillips, 66, of Old Fort, passed away peacefully at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center with his loving family by his side.
He was born on March 13, 1958 in Petersburg, Virginia. Timmy dedicated many years of his life to construction work. His skills were not only reflected in the quality of...
Clara Ruth Strickland Brinkley
Nov 30, 2024
Clara Ruth Strickland Brinkley, 86, of Marion, passed peacefully from this life on the morning of Saturday, November 30, 2024 while at the Cranberry House in Newland.
She was born in Madison County on November 17, 1938 to the late Merritt Strickland and Gertrude Rathbone Strickland.
Clara proudly retired from Galey and Lord, where she served as a cloth inspector for many...
Linda Danielle Herring
Nov 29, 2024
Linda Danielle Herring, 36, of Marion, departed this life on Friday, November 29, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
She was born in Burke County on December 10, 1987 to Anita Ray Creasman Herring and the late Danny Lawrence Herring, Jr.
Danielle’s life was characterized by her kind and generous spirit; she was often described as someone who would help anyone...
Lester Fender
Nov 28, 2024
Lester Fender (71), son of McKinley Fender and Hattie Elizabeth (Clark) Fender, was born in Marion, NC on February 7, 1953, and departed this life for his heavenly home on November 28, 2024.
He made Marion and surrounding communities his home his entire life. After his Mother’s death when he was seven years old, Lester lived the next 10 years at...
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