Obituaries
Patricia Lee Carswell Fincher
Aug 17, 2021
Patricia Lee Carswell Fincher, 72, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed peacefully away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 after her courageous battle with cancer.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on April 18, 1949 to the late Lenoir Douglas Carswell and Hazel Bell Lawing Carswell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Leon...
Hillary Harold Gouge
Aug 17, 2021
Mr. Hillary Harold Gouge, age 70, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021.
He is survived by his brother, Glenn Gouge (Glenda); a nephew Kevin Gouge; a niece Brandy Gouge; a great niece Melanie; two great nephews Christian and Marley; also surviving a brother-in-law, Roy Vallini.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 27, 2021 at 11:00 am at...
Linda Jane Proctor Mace
Aug 17, 2021
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 17, 2021, Linda Jane Proctor Mace, 72, of Nebo, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life at her residence with her family at her side.
She was born in Catawba County on April 01, 1949 to the late Marshall Proctor and Rosa Odom Proctor. Linda, who worked as a nurse for many years,...
James Alfred Morrow, Jr.
Aug 17, 2021
James Alfred Morrow, Jr., age 80, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Care Partners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina. He was born to the late James Alfred and Minnie Panther Morrow, on January 29, 1941, in Cherokee County, North Carolina.
James retired from Coats American with 30 plus years. He was a proud United States Air...
Raylan Jay Young
Aug 17, 2021
On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, Baby Raylan Jay Young went to Heaven to join his uncle, Bob Young and great grandmother, Nona Presnell.
He is survived by his parents, Charles "Bud" and Tonya Young; one brother, Trent C. Young; grandparents, James White, Regina Morris, Clayton and Brenda Young, along with many uncles, aunts and cousins.
He was greatly loved by all of...
Frank David Young
Aug 17, 2021
Frank David Young, 73, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at his residence.
A native of McDowell County, he was born on May 03, 1948 to the late Frank Young and Josephine Howell Pittman. Frank retired from Case Farms as a maintenance supervisor. He will be remembered by his family as a hard worker and a...
Juna Faye Carson Webb
Aug 16, 2021
Faye Carson Webb, age 91, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion. She was born to the late Glen Carson and Ossie Webb Carson on May 20, 1930, in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Marion Webb and son Eddie Dean Webb. Faye...
Henry Franklin Jones, Jr.
Aug 14, 2021
Henry Franklin Jones, Jr., age 81, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
He was born in Buncombe County on May 31, 1940 to the late Henry Franklin Jones, Sr. and Carrie Bailey Jones. Henry worked for over 30 years at Beacon Manufacturing. He truly loved spending time in the outdoors. He enjoyed...
Hunter Rylan Dale
Aug 14, 2021
On Saturday, August 14, 2021, Hunter Rylan Dale, age 10, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord.
Hunter was born in Rutherfordton on September 30, 2010. Hunter loved art and music, and he enjoyed dancing for everyone around. His love for God was like no other. His beautiful smile was contagious and his heart of gold brought...
Carolyn Christine Epley Wall
Aug 14, 2021
Carolyn Christine Epley Wall, 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Saturday, August 14, 2021.
She was born in Michigan ton March 24, 1941.
Carolyn loved many things in life, including work, and traveling to various places, but most of all her beloved family including Koko.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Avery Dean Wall.
She...
Jerry Cleveland Sigmon
Aug 13, 2021
On the afternoon of Friday, August 13, 2021, Jerry Cleveland Sigmon, 62, of Marion, North Carolina went Home to be with the Lord while at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital. A native of McDowell County, he was born on August 06, 1959 to the late James David Sigmon and Iva June Randolph Sigmon. He is also preceded in death...
Seth Carrigan Laughter
Aug 13, 2021
Seth Carrigan Laughter, age 26, passed away Friday August 13, 2021 at his residence in Myrtle Beach.
A native of Myrtle Beach, Seth is the son of Teresa Hicks and the late William Laughter. An avid outdoorsman, Seth enjoyed fishing, shooting, kayaking, boating, riding four wheelers, grilling out, working on his truck and especially hanging out with his family and friends....
Shirley Kay Duckworth Sellars
Aug 13, 2021
Shirley Kay Duckworth Sellars, 68, of Campobello, South Carolina and formerly of McDowell County, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
She was born in Burke County on October 01, 1952 to the late Paul Duckworth and Lena Duncan Ollis. A granddaughter, Rylee Rhyne, also precedes her in death. A loving mother, grandmother, and sister,...
Mist Renee Griffin-Carver
Aug 13, 2021
On Friday, August 13, 2021, Baby Mist Renee Griffin-Carver was embraced in the arms of Jesus.
She is survived by her parents, Andrea Seagle and Eddie Carver; a sister, Calie Arney; a brother, C.J. Arney; maternal grandfather, Wayne Seagle; paternal grandparents, Bob and John Carver and Melissa Scott; a special grandfather, A.J. Thomas; aunt, Tabitha Seagle (Steven Rhoades) and uncle,...
Darlene Kelly Parker
Aug 12, 2021
In the early morning hours of Thursday, August 12, 2021, Darlene Kelly Parker went home to be with the Lord with her family by her side. A native of McDowell County, Darlene was born on June 20, 1928 to the late Claude and Mary Morris Kelly.
She is preceded in death by her husband of sixty-two years, Roscoe Parker, Sr.,...
Ethan Nathaniel Pittman
Aug 11, 2021
Ethan Nathaniel Pittman, age 20, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021. He was born in Buncombe County on January 27, 2001. Ethan, who was raised by his mother, grew up in Old Fort. The two of them spent all their time together through his childhood and were each other’s world, along with his sister Ashley....
Gwendlyn Kirby Thompson
Aug 10, 2021
Gwendlyn Elaine Kirby Thompson, age 38, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021.She is the daughter of Robert Kirby and Elaine Robinson (Danny) and was born on June 05, 1983, in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Gwendlyn was a loving and caring person and was known for her sense of humor. She enjoyed listening to music, and swimming. She enjoyed art,...
Ray Anthony Rutherford
Aug 9, 2021
Ray Anthony “Tony” Rutherford, age 57, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Monday, August 09, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in McDowell County on February 01, 1964 to Joann Rutherford and the late Franklin Rutherford. Ray, who was a member of St. John AME Church, was affectionately known as “Tony” or “Ray Ray” to many. He was an...
Gloria Jean "Toby" Robinson
Aug 8, 2021
Gloria Jean “Toby” Robinson, 73, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, August 08, 2021. She was born on November 01, 1947 to Clyde Monroe Robinson and the late Arzella Mae Boone Robinson, who passed away July 28, 2021. Toby was a very loving person who loved her family immensely. A quiet lady, Toby enjoyed reading. In addition to her...
Ernest Powell Bradley
Aug 8, 2021
Ernest Powell Bradley, age 86, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, August 08, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Rutherford County on October 04, 1934 to the late McClain Bradley and Estelle Huffman Bradley. He was married to the late Willie Faye Bradley. Ernest worked at Marion Manufacturing as a mechanic. A quiet, kind soul, he was...
Patricia Lee Carswell Fincher
Aug 17, 2021
Patricia Lee Carswell Fincher, 72, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed peacefully away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 after her courageous battle with cancer.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on April 18, 1949 to the late Lenoir Douglas Carswell and Hazel Bell Lawing Carswell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Leon...
Hillary Harold Gouge
Aug 17, 2021
Mr. Hillary Harold Gouge, age 70, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021.
He is survived by his brother, Glenn Gouge (Glenda); a nephew Kevin Gouge; a niece Brandy Gouge; a great niece Melanie; two great nephews Christian and Marley; also surviving a brother-in-law, Roy Vallini.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 27, 2021 at 11:00 am at...
Linda Jane Proctor Mace
Aug 17, 2021
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 17, 2021, Linda Jane Proctor Mace, 72, of Nebo, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life at her residence with her family at her side.
She was born in Catawba County on April 01, 1949 to the late Marshall Proctor and Rosa Odom Proctor. Linda, who worked as a nurse for many years,...
James Alfred Morrow, Jr.
Aug 17, 2021
James Alfred Morrow, Jr., age 80, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Care Partners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina. He was born to the late James Alfred and Minnie Panther Morrow, on January 29, 1941, in Cherokee County, North Carolina.
James retired from Coats American with 30 plus years. He was a proud United States Air...
Raylan Jay Young
Aug 17, 2021
On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, Baby Raylan Jay Young went to Heaven to join his uncle, Bob Young and great grandmother, Nona Presnell.
He is survived by his parents, Charles "Bud" and Tonya Young; one brother, Trent C. Young; grandparents, James White, Regina Morris, Clayton and Brenda Young, along with many uncles, aunts and cousins.
He was greatly loved by all of...
Frank David Young
Aug 17, 2021
Frank David Young, 73, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at his residence.
A native of McDowell County, he was born on May 03, 1948 to the late Frank Young and Josephine Howell Pittman. Frank retired from Case Farms as a maintenance supervisor. He will be remembered by his family as a hard worker and a...
Juna Faye Carson Webb
Aug 16, 2021
Faye Carson Webb, age 91, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion. She was born to the late Glen Carson and Ossie Webb Carson on May 20, 1930, in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Marion Webb and son Eddie Dean Webb. Faye...
Henry Franklin Jones, Jr.
Aug 14, 2021
Henry Franklin Jones, Jr., age 81, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
He was born in Buncombe County on May 31, 1940 to the late Henry Franklin Jones, Sr. and Carrie Bailey Jones. Henry worked for over 30 years at Beacon Manufacturing. He truly loved spending time in the outdoors. He enjoyed...
Hunter Rylan Dale
Aug 14, 2021
On Saturday, August 14, 2021, Hunter Rylan Dale, age 10, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord.
Hunter was born in Rutherfordton on September 30, 2010. Hunter loved art and music, and he enjoyed dancing for everyone around. His love for God was like no other. His beautiful smile was contagious and his heart of gold brought...
Carolyn Christine Epley Wall
Aug 14, 2021
Carolyn Christine Epley Wall, 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Saturday, August 14, 2021.
She was born in Michigan ton March 24, 1941.
Carolyn loved many things in life, including work, and traveling to various places, but most of all her beloved family including Koko.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Avery Dean Wall.
She...
Jerry Cleveland Sigmon
Aug 13, 2021
On the afternoon of Friday, August 13, 2021, Jerry Cleveland Sigmon, 62, of Marion, North Carolina went Home to be with the Lord while at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital. A native of McDowell County, he was born on August 06, 1959 to the late James David Sigmon and Iva June Randolph Sigmon. He is also preceded in death...
Seth Carrigan Laughter
Aug 13, 2021
Seth Carrigan Laughter, age 26, passed away Friday August 13, 2021 at his residence in Myrtle Beach.
A native of Myrtle Beach, Seth is the son of Teresa Hicks and the late William Laughter. An avid outdoorsman, Seth enjoyed fishing, shooting, kayaking, boating, riding four wheelers, grilling out, working on his truck and especially hanging out with his family and friends....
Shirley Kay Duckworth Sellars
Aug 13, 2021
Shirley Kay Duckworth Sellars, 68, of Campobello, South Carolina and formerly of McDowell County, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
She was born in Burke County on October 01, 1952 to the late Paul Duckworth and Lena Duncan Ollis. A granddaughter, Rylee Rhyne, also precedes her in death. A loving mother, grandmother, and sister,...
Mist Renee Griffin-Carver
Aug 13, 2021
On Friday, August 13, 2021, Baby Mist Renee Griffin-Carver was embraced in the arms of Jesus.
She is survived by her parents, Andrea Seagle and Eddie Carver; a sister, Calie Arney; a brother, C.J. Arney; maternal grandfather, Wayne Seagle; paternal grandparents, Bob and John Carver and Melissa Scott; a special grandfather, A.J. Thomas; aunt, Tabitha Seagle (Steven Rhoades) and uncle,...
Darlene Kelly Parker
Aug 12, 2021
In the early morning hours of Thursday, August 12, 2021, Darlene Kelly Parker went home to be with the Lord with her family by her side. A native of McDowell County, Darlene was born on June 20, 1928 to the late Claude and Mary Morris Kelly.
She is preceded in death by her husband of sixty-two years, Roscoe Parker, Sr.,...
Ethan Nathaniel Pittman
Aug 11, 2021
Ethan Nathaniel Pittman, age 20, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021. He was born in Buncombe County on January 27, 2001. Ethan, who was raised by his mother, grew up in Old Fort. The two of them spent all their time together through his childhood and were each other’s world, along with his sister Ashley....
Gwendlyn Kirby Thompson
Aug 10, 2021
Gwendlyn Elaine Kirby Thompson, age 38, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021.She is the daughter of Robert Kirby and Elaine Robinson (Danny) and was born on June 05, 1983, in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Gwendlyn was a loving and caring person and was known for her sense of humor. She enjoyed listening to music, and swimming. She enjoyed art,...
Ray Anthony Rutherford
Aug 9, 2021
Ray Anthony “Tony” Rutherford, age 57, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Monday, August 09, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in McDowell County on February 01, 1964 to Joann Rutherford and the late Franklin Rutherford. Ray, who was a member of St. John AME Church, was affectionately known as “Tony” or “Ray Ray” to many. He was an...
Gloria Jean "Toby" Robinson
Aug 8, 2021
Gloria Jean “Toby” Robinson, 73, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, August 08, 2021. She was born on November 01, 1947 to Clyde Monroe Robinson and the late Arzella Mae Boone Robinson, who passed away July 28, 2021. Toby was a very loving person who loved her family immensely. A quiet lady, Toby enjoyed reading. In addition to her...
Ernest Powell Bradley
Aug 8, 2021
Ernest Powell Bradley, age 86, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, August 08, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Rutherford County on October 04, 1934 to the late McClain Bradley and Estelle Huffman Bradley. He was married to the late Willie Faye Bradley. Ernest worked at Marion Manufacturing as a mechanic. A quiet, kind soul, he was...
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