Obituaries
Shirley Eleanor Lawing Hensley
Jul 6, 2021
Shirley Eleanor Lawing Hensley, 79, of Nebo, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 06, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion.
A native of McDowell County, she was born February 18, 1942 to the late Floyd Lawing and Rittie Pyatt Lawing. A loving mother, grandmother, and sister, Shirley enjoyed spending time with her family. She formerly worked...
Troy Daniel Cope
Jul 6, 2021
Troy Daniel Cope, age 76, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, July 06,
2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City, North Carolina. Born and raisedin Belmont, North Carolina, he was born on October 16, 1944 to the late Edgar andGeorgia Belle Brown Cope.Dan enjoyed meeting with his bluegrass band at Lucky Strike and entertaining thosewho came...
Randall Jack Dalton, Sr.
Jul 6, 2021
Randall Jack Dalton, Sr., 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, July 06, 2021 at home with his loving wife by his side. No services are planned per Randall’s request. The family would like to thank Evelyn Minish, Paul Burk and Family, Carolyn Hensley, and James and Judy Frady. They would also like to thank Burke Hospice & Palliative...
Betty Mae Hall Ellington
Jul 6, 2021
Betty Mae Hall Ellington, 92, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, July 06, 2021 at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center.
A native of McDowell County, she was born September 04, 1928 to the late Elias Oren Hall and Annie Estelle Hawkins Hall. Betty attended New Manna Baptist Church until her health prevented her from doing so. A very independent woman,...
Willie Teseniar Walker Gillespie
Jul 4, 2021
Mrs. Willie Teseniar Walker Gillespie, age 96, of Old Fort, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life on the morning of Sunday, July 04, 2021 at her residence.
A lifelong resident of Old Fort, Willie was born on August 30, 1924 to the late Charles Teseniar and Ella Padgett Teseniar. Mrs. Gillespie worked in textiles her whole life. She enjoyed tending...
Sherry Ann Mack Adams
Jul 3, 2021
At her residence, Sherry Ann Mack Adams, 64, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 03, 2021. Sherry was born in Hillsborough County, FL, on February 28, 1957, to Carolyn and Joseph Mack, deceased. Sherry will be remembered for her beautiful artwork, her joy of the outdoors, and gardening. Sherry was a very spiritual person who found beauty in...
Danny Bartlett
Jul 3, 2021
Danny Bartlett, 62, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 03, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Madison, Indiana on June 22, 1959 to the late Clifford Vine Bartlett and Florence Harmon Bartlett. Danny was an avid gardener. He enjoyed hunting and fishing but mostly helping others. A loving husband, father, uncle, brother, and best friend, he...
Bryce Hoskins
Jul 3, 2021
Mr. Bryce Hoskins, age 31, passed away, Saturday July 3, 2021.
Arrangements will be announced once finalized.
Frederick William Muller
Jul 2, 2021
Mr. Frederick William Muller, age 76, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at his residence on Friday, July 02, 2021.
A complete obituary will be available once finalized.
Ruth Mae Buff Pierson
Jul 1, 2021
On July 01, 2021, Ruth Pierson, age 88 of Nebo, North Carolina passed away peacefully at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, Forest City, North Carolina. The daughter of the late Ernest and Rose Lee Farr Buff, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on March 14, 1933.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Everett O'Neal Cable
Jul 1, 2021
Mr. Everett O’Neal Cable, age 82, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with Lord on the morning of Thursday, July 01, 2021 while surrounded by family at his residence. Born in Forney Creek in Swain County, North Carolina on January 15, 1939, he was the son of the late Wince and Maggie Laws Cable.
In addition to his...
Maye Elliott
Jun 30, 2021
Maye Elliott, age 86, of the Buck Creek Community (Marion, North Carolina), departed to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at her residence with her loving family at her side. Born in Mitchell County, North Carolina on August 04, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Doc and Dorothy Burnette Young.
In addition to her...
Amy Lynn Clark Carey
Jun 30, 2021
Amy Lynn Clark Carey, age 52, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, she was born on May 27, 1969 and was the daughter of Mary Wilson of Marion, North Carolina and the late Julian Murphy Clark.
In addition to her...
Anna Jean Witcher Michael
Jun 30, 2021
Anna Jean Witcher Michael, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at her residence in Boone, North Carolina. The daughter of the late Everett and Nina Jones Witcher, she was born in Guilford County, North Carolina on October 24, 1933.
She was preceded in death by, in addition to her parents, her husband, Edgar Michael, Jr. (2019);...
Patricia Lowery
Jun 28, 2021
Patricia Ann Boone Lowery, 73, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Monday morning, June 28, 2021 at Mission Hospital- McDowell. A native of McDowell County, Patricia was born January 02, 1948 to the late Jack Alford Boone and Elenor Swann Boone. Patricia found great joy in family gatherings, with a house full of laughter and a heart full of...
Maggie DePoyster
Jun 28, 2021
Mrs. Maggie Lou Roland DePoyster, 90, of Southaven, Mississippi, went to be with her Lord at her son’s residence in Marion, North Carolina on Monday, June 28, 2021. Maggie was born in Pocahontas, Tennessee on April 06, 1931 to the late Lee Jackson Roland and Ludie Louise Richardson Roland. Mrs. DePoyster was the perfect example of a Christian lady. She...
Lillie Wilson
Jun 26, 2021
On the evening of Saturday, June 26, 2021, Lillie Jean Austin Wilson, 87, of Marion, North Carolina passed away at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Yancey County on May 20, 1934 to the late Mack Austin and Ellen McPeters Austin. She is also preceded in death by 15 siblings. Lillie was a hard worker who...
Wayne Davis
Jun 26, 2021
Mr. Wayne Davis, age 62, following a brief illness unexpectedly made that wonderful cross over into Heaven at 2:51 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Iredell Health System in Statesville, North Carolina. Born in Thomasville, North Carolina on March 31, 1959, he was the son of the late Carol and Ruth Black Davis. Following 44 years, Wayne retired from...
Mary Elliott
Jun 26, 2021
On the morning of Saturday, June 26, 2021, Mary Elizabeth Morgan Elliott, age 81, of the Glenwood Community, departed to be with the Lord at Autumn Care of Marion. Her loving family was by her side. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on November 06, 1939, to the late George and Estelle Vaughn Morgan, she was also preceded in death...
Pamela Snyder
Jun 25, 2021
On Friday, June 25, 2021, heaven gained its sweetest angel, Mrs. Pamela Louann Snyder, age, 65, who departed this world and entered heavens gates at Grace Hospital in Morganton, North Carolina. She was born to the late Marshall and Mae Greene Byrd on December 05, 1955 in McDowell County, North Carolina. Pam loved and faithfully served the Lord. She adored...
Shirley Eleanor Lawing Hensley
Jul 6, 2021
Shirley Eleanor Lawing Hensley, 79, of Nebo, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 06, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion.
A native of McDowell County, she was born February 18, 1942 to the late Floyd Lawing and Rittie Pyatt Lawing. A loving mother, grandmother, and sister, Shirley enjoyed spending time with her family. She formerly worked...
Troy Daniel Cope
Jul 6, 2021
Troy Daniel Cope, age 76, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, July 06,
2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City, North Carolina. Born and raisedin Belmont, North Carolina, he was born on October 16, 1944 to the late Edgar andGeorgia Belle Brown Cope.Dan enjoyed meeting with his bluegrass band at Lucky Strike and entertaining thosewho came...
Randall Jack Dalton, Sr.
Jul 6, 2021
Randall Jack Dalton, Sr., 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, July 06, 2021 at home with his loving wife by his side. No services are planned per Randall’s request. The family would like to thank Evelyn Minish, Paul Burk and Family, Carolyn Hensley, and James and Judy Frady. They would also like to thank Burke Hospice & Palliative...
Betty Mae Hall Ellington
Jul 6, 2021
Betty Mae Hall Ellington, 92, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, July 06, 2021 at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center.
A native of McDowell County, she was born September 04, 1928 to the late Elias Oren Hall and Annie Estelle Hawkins Hall. Betty attended New Manna Baptist Church until her health prevented her from doing so. A very independent woman,...
Willie Teseniar Walker Gillespie
Jul 4, 2021
Mrs. Willie Teseniar Walker Gillespie, age 96, of Old Fort, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life on the morning of Sunday, July 04, 2021 at her residence.
A lifelong resident of Old Fort, Willie was born on August 30, 1924 to the late Charles Teseniar and Ella Padgett Teseniar. Mrs. Gillespie worked in textiles her whole life. She enjoyed tending...
Sherry Ann Mack Adams
Jul 3, 2021
At her residence, Sherry Ann Mack Adams, 64, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 03, 2021. Sherry was born in Hillsborough County, FL, on February 28, 1957, to Carolyn and Joseph Mack, deceased. Sherry will be remembered for her beautiful artwork, her joy of the outdoors, and gardening. Sherry was a very spiritual person who found beauty in...
Danny Bartlett
Jul 3, 2021
Danny Bartlett, 62, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 03, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Madison, Indiana on June 22, 1959 to the late Clifford Vine Bartlett and Florence Harmon Bartlett. Danny was an avid gardener. He enjoyed hunting and fishing but mostly helping others. A loving husband, father, uncle, brother, and best friend, he...
Bryce Hoskins
Jul 3, 2021
Mr. Bryce Hoskins, age 31, passed away, Saturday July 3, 2021.
Arrangements will be announced once finalized.
Frederick William Muller
Jul 2, 2021
Mr. Frederick William Muller, age 76, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at his residence on Friday, July 02, 2021.
A complete obituary will be available once finalized.
Ruth Mae Buff Pierson
Jul 1, 2021
On July 01, 2021, Ruth Pierson, age 88 of Nebo, North Carolina passed away peacefully at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, Forest City, North Carolina. The daughter of the late Ernest and Rose Lee Farr Buff, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on March 14, 1933.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Everett O'Neal Cable
Jul 1, 2021
Mr. Everett O’Neal Cable, age 82, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with Lord on the morning of Thursday, July 01, 2021 while surrounded by family at his residence. Born in Forney Creek in Swain County, North Carolina on January 15, 1939, he was the son of the late Wince and Maggie Laws Cable.
In addition to his...
Maye Elliott
Jun 30, 2021
Maye Elliott, age 86, of the Buck Creek Community (Marion, North Carolina), departed to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at her residence with her loving family at her side. Born in Mitchell County, North Carolina on August 04, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Doc and Dorothy Burnette Young.
In addition to her...
Amy Lynn Clark Carey
Jun 30, 2021
Amy Lynn Clark Carey, age 52, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, she was born on May 27, 1969 and was the daughter of Mary Wilson of Marion, North Carolina and the late Julian Murphy Clark.
In addition to her...
Anna Jean Witcher Michael
Jun 30, 2021
Anna Jean Witcher Michael, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at her residence in Boone, North Carolina. The daughter of the late Everett and Nina Jones Witcher, she was born in Guilford County, North Carolina on October 24, 1933.
She was preceded in death by, in addition to her parents, her husband, Edgar Michael, Jr. (2019);...
Patricia Lowery
Jun 28, 2021
Patricia Ann Boone Lowery, 73, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Monday morning, June 28, 2021 at Mission Hospital- McDowell. A native of McDowell County, Patricia was born January 02, 1948 to the late Jack Alford Boone and Elenor Swann Boone. Patricia found great joy in family gatherings, with a house full of laughter and a heart full of...
Maggie DePoyster
Jun 28, 2021
Mrs. Maggie Lou Roland DePoyster, 90, of Southaven, Mississippi, went to be with her Lord at her son’s residence in Marion, North Carolina on Monday, June 28, 2021. Maggie was born in Pocahontas, Tennessee on April 06, 1931 to the late Lee Jackson Roland and Ludie Louise Richardson Roland. Mrs. DePoyster was the perfect example of a Christian lady. She...
Lillie Wilson
Jun 26, 2021
On the evening of Saturday, June 26, 2021, Lillie Jean Austin Wilson, 87, of Marion, North Carolina passed away at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Yancey County on May 20, 1934 to the late Mack Austin and Ellen McPeters Austin. She is also preceded in death by 15 siblings. Lillie was a hard worker who...
Wayne Davis
Jun 26, 2021
Mr. Wayne Davis, age 62, following a brief illness unexpectedly made that wonderful cross over into Heaven at 2:51 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Iredell Health System in Statesville, North Carolina. Born in Thomasville, North Carolina on March 31, 1959, he was the son of the late Carol and Ruth Black Davis. Following 44 years, Wayne retired from...
Mary Elliott
Jun 26, 2021
On the morning of Saturday, June 26, 2021, Mary Elizabeth Morgan Elliott, age 81, of the Glenwood Community, departed to be with the Lord at Autumn Care of Marion. Her loving family was by her side. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on November 06, 1939, to the late George and Estelle Vaughn Morgan, she was also preceded in death...
Pamela Snyder
Jun 25, 2021
On Friday, June 25, 2021, heaven gained its sweetest angel, Mrs. Pamela Louann Snyder, age, 65, who departed this world and entered heavens gates at Grace Hospital in Morganton, North Carolina. She was born to the late Marshall and Mae Greene Byrd on December 05, 1955 in McDowell County, North Carolina. Pam loved and faithfully served the Lord. She adored...
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