Obituaries
James Floyd Turpin
Nov 23, 2025
James Floyd Turpin, 56, of Old Fort, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born in Pico Rivera, California on December 24, 1968 to Mary Helen Gibson Effler and the late James Brovell Turpin.
James dedicated a significant part of his life to his career at UPS before retiring. He was not only defined by his...
Mary Lou Radford Cable
Nov 23, 2025
Mary Lou Radford Cable, 79, of Marion, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the Solace Center in Asheville.
Mary Lou was born in Marion, NC, on May 17, 1946, to the late Henry Clay Radford and Martha Mae Mace Radford. She was married to the late Don Cable. Mary Lou was a member of Turkey Cove...
Katherine Lois Austin Lackey
Nov 23, 2025
Katherine Lois Austin Lackey, 76, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Autumn Care of Marion.
Katherine was born in McDowell County on May 22, 1949 to the late Andrew Austin and Cleone Cox Tumbleston.
A member of Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church, she loved the Lord and cherished her church family. Katherine took great...
Anna Rae Kelley
Nov 23, 2025
Anna Rae Kelley, 94, of Arden and formerly of Old Fort, passed away Sunday morning, November 23, 2025 at Biltmore Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation.
She was born in Evansville, Indiana on July 6, 1931 to the late William Kelley and Sarah Ethel Basden Kelley.
She was formerly employed in hydrotherapy, and she truly loved her work. Anna will be remembered for her...
Doyle Lee Parker
Nov 22, 2025
Doyle Lee Parker, age 88, of Union Mills, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 22, 2025.
Born December 06, 1936, in Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Odell Parker and Dora Conner Parker.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Nancy Brown Parker.
Doyle was a hardworking man who spent...
Carl Shelton
Nov 21, 2025
Carl Shelton, age 83, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025 at the McDowell House.
No services are planned at this time.
Richard Michael Draggett
Nov 20, 2025
Richard Michael Draggett, 72, of Marion, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, at his residence.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Patricia Ann Thomas Wrenn
Nov 19, 2025
Patricia Ann Thomas Wrenn, 62, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation.
No services are planned at this time.
Linda Faye Washington
Nov 18, 2025
On the morning of Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Linda Faye Washington, age 76, of Marion, passed away at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
A native of Lakeland, Florida, Linda was born on September 17, 1949 to the late Alton Eugene Washington and Mary Louise Pearce Washington.
A proud veteran, Linda served for twenty years in the United States Army, where...
Shirley May Jackson Turner
Nov 16, 2025
Shirley May Jackson Turner, age 90, was received in the loving arms of the Lord, on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
She was born on July 9, 1935, in McDowell County to the late Esther Brown and James Jackson. Shirley began her Christian journey as a child at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. After years of dedicated service to her church and...
Barbara Jane Hunsinger Buchanan
Nov 16, 2025
Barbara Jane Hunsinger Buchanan, 77, of Nebo, went to be with the Lord on the evening of Sunday, November 16, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
A native of McDowell County, Barbara was born February 25, 1948 to the late Charles Lee Hunsinger and Timia Holland Hunsinger.
Barbara was a devoted and cherished member of Fairview Free Will Baptist...
James David Rogers
Nov 16, 2025
James David Rogers, 66, of Nebo, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation.
He was born in Royston, Georgia on March 23, 1959 to the late John Burkes and Rosa Nell Rogers Logan. James enjoyed fishing and taking in the beauty of nature on boat rides. His family was important to him, and he considered time...
Ruby Jane Watkins Clark
Nov 15, 2025
Ruby Jane Watkins Clark, 76, of Stoneville, North Carolina and formerly of Marion, passed away at her home on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
She was born in McDowell County on September 19, 1949 to the late Robert LeeFoy Watkins and Lillian Lucile Lindsey Watkins.
Ruby was a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church. She was formerly employed as a bus driver at...
Sharon Elaine McElreath Powell
Nov 15, 2025
Sharon Elaine McElreath Powell, 62, of Marion, passed away at her home on Saturday afternoon, November 15, 2025 after a lengthy illness.
Sharon was a native of Buncombe County and was born on November 1, 1963 to the late Charles Ray McElreath and Leona Faye Dodd McElreath. Sharon was a true and loving friend to many, and she was always looking...
Matthew Lee Myers
Nov 14, 2025
Matthew Lee Myers, age 27, of Sedalia, Missouri and formerly of Nebo, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025.
He was born in McDowell County on June 26, 1998 to Randy Lee Myers and Shelia Ann Clubb Anastasiades. An avid gamer, Matthew spent his free time creating avatars for online gaming platforms, a hobby he truly enjoyed. Skateboarding and making music were...
Fred Raborn Moody
Nov 14, 2025
Fred Raborn Moody, a respected figure in his community, passed away at his residence on November 14, 2025, at the age of 85. He was born on February 9, 1940, in McDowell County to his parents Fred Garland Moody and Nancy Kaylor Moody who preceeded him in death. Fred dedicated over 20 years of his professional life as the Branch...
Thomas "Tommy" Howell Buchanan
Nov 13, 2025
Thomas “Tommy” Howell Buchanan, of Dysartsville, North Carolina, passed away November 13, 2025 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Thomas was born in Haywood County, North Carolina on May 20, 1943 to the late Howell Jackson and Mattie Rabb Buchanan. Thomas was an avid drag car racer in his younger days and an excellent old school mechanic as well as a good...
Ralph Michael Elliott
Nov 12, 2025
Ralph Michael Elliott, 69, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
Ralph was born in McDowell County, NC, on December 18, 1955, to the late James Marlowe Elliott and Elva Washburn Elliott. He was a Christian who enjoyed reading the Bible. Ralph was a member of the National Rifle Association and was...
Matthew Freeman Bradford
Nov 11, 2025
Matthew Freeman Bradford, 49, of Marion, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
Matthew was born in Rutherford County on November 14, 1975 to the late Daniel Monroe Bradford, Jr. and the late Eunice Earlene Reel Bradford.
He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and was currently employed at Crane Resistoflex. He enjoyed spending time with family and...
Doris Ann Watson Lewis
Nov 10, 2025
Doris Ann Watson Lewis, 90, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
She was born in Avery County on June 7, 1935 to the late Parker Watson and Myrtle Burleson Watson.
Doris worked at Cross Cotton Mill for fifteen years before becoming a devoted homemaker. She was an avid bowler when her health allowed and was formerly a...
James Floyd Turpin
Nov 23, 2025
James Floyd Turpin, 56, of Old Fort, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born in Pico Rivera, California on December 24, 1968 to Mary Helen Gibson Effler and the late James Brovell Turpin.
James dedicated a significant part of his life to his career at UPS before retiring. He was not only defined by his...
Mary Lou Radford Cable
Nov 23, 2025
Mary Lou Radford Cable, 79, of Marion, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the Solace Center in Asheville.
Mary Lou was born in Marion, NC, on May 17, 1946, to the late Henry Clay Radford and Martha Mae Mace Radford. She was married to the late Don Cable. Mary Lou was a member of Turkey Cove...
Katherine Lois Austin Lackey
Nov 23, 2025
Katherine Lois Austin Lackey, 76, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Autumn Care of Marion.
Katherine was born in McDowell County on May 22, 1949 to the late Andrew Austin and Cleone Cox Tumbleston.
A member of Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church, she loved the Lord and cherished her church family. Katherine took great...
Anna Rae Kelley
Nov 23, 2025
Anna Rae Kelley, 94, of Arden and formerly of Old Fort, passed away Sunday morning, November 23, 2025 at Biltmore Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation.
She was born in Evansville, Indiana on July 6, 1931 to the late William Kelley and Sarah Ethel Basden Kelley.
She was formerly employed in hydrotherapy, and she truly loved her work. Anna will be remembered for her...
Doyle Lee Parker
Nov 22, 2025
Doyle Lee Parker, age 88, of Union Mills, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 22, 2025.
Born December 06, 1936, in Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Odell Parker and Dora Conner Parker.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Nancy Brown Parker.
Doyle was a hardworking man who spent...
Carl Shelton
Nov 21, 2025
Carl Shelton, age 83, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025 at the McDowell House.
No services are planned at this time.
Richard Michael Draggett
Nov 20, 2025
Richard Michael Draggett, 72, of Marion, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, at his residence.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Patricia Ann Thomas Wrenn
Nov 19, 2025
Patricia Ann Thomas Wrenn, 62, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation.
No services are planned at this time.
Linda Faye Washington
Nov 18, 2025
On the morning of Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Linda Faye Washington, age 76, of Marion, passed away at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
A native of Lakeland, Florida, Linda was born on September 17, 1949 to the late Alton Eugene Washington and Mary Louise Pearce Washington.
A proud veteran, Linda served for twenty years in the United States Army, where...
Shirley May Jackson Turner
Nov 16, 2025
Shirley May Jackson Turner, age 90, was received in the loving arms of the Lord, on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
She was born on July 9, 1935, in McDowell County to the late Esther Brown and James Jackson. Shirley began her Christian journey as a child at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. After years of dedicated service to her church and...
Barbara Jane Hunsinger Buchanan
Nov 16, 2025
Barbara Jane Hunsinger Buchanan, 77, of Nebo, went to be with the Lord on the evening of Sunday, November 16, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
A native of McDowell County, Barbara was born February 25, 1948 to the late Charles Lee Hunsinger and Timia Holland Hunsinger.
Barbara was a devoted and cherished member of Fairview Free Will Baptist...
James David Rogers
Nov 16, 2025
James David Rogers, 66, of Nebo, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation.
He was born in Royston, Georgia on March 23, 1959 to the late John Burkes and Rosa Nell Rogers Logan. James enjoyed fishing and taking in the beauty of nature on boat rides. His family was important to him, and he considered time...
Ruby Jane Watkins Clark
Nov 15, 2025
Ruby Jane Watkins Clark, 76, of Stoneville, North Carolina and formerly of Marion, passed away at her home on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
She was born in McDowell County on September 19, 1949 to the late Robert LeeFoy Watkins and Lillian Lucile Lindsey Watkins.
Ruby was a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church. She was formerly employed as a bus driver at...
Sharon Elaine McElreath Powell
Nov 15, 2025
Sharon Elaine McElreath Powell, 62, of Marion, passed away at her home on Saturday afternoon, November 15, 2025 after a lengthy illness.
Sharon was a native of Buncombe County and was born on November 1, 1963 to the late Charles Ray McElreath and Leona Faye Dodd McElreath. Sharon was a true and loving friend to many, and she was always looking...
Matthew Lee Myers
Nov 14, 2025
Matthew Lee Myers, age 27, of Sedalia, Missouri and formerly of Nebo, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025.
He was born in McDowell County on June 26, 1998 to Randy Lee Myers and Shelia Ann Clubb Anastasiades. An avid gamer, Matthew spent his free time creating avatars for online gaming platforms, a hobby he truly enjoyed. Skateboarding and making music were...
Fred Raborn Moody
Nov 14, 2025
Fred Raborn Moody, a respected figure in his community, passed away at his residence on November 14, 2025, at the age of 85. He was born on February 9, 1940, in McDowell County to his parents Fred Garland Moody and Nancy Kaylor Moody who preceeded him in death. Fred dedicated over 20 years of his professional life as the Branch...
Thomas "Tommy" Howell Buchanan
Nov 13, 2025
Thomas “Tommy” Howell Buchanan, of Dysartsville, North Carolina, passed away November 13, 2025 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Thomas was born in Haywood County, North Carolina on May 20, 1943 to the late Howell Jackson and Mattie Rabb Buchanan. Thomas was an avid drag car racer in his younger days and an excellent old school mechanic as well as a good...
Ralph Michael Elliott
Nov 12, 2025
Ralph Michael Elliott, 69, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
Ralph was born in McDowell County, NC, on December 18, 1955, to the late James Marlowe Elliott and Elva Washburn Elliott. He was a Christian who enjoyed reading the Bible. Ralph was a member of the National Rifle Association and was...
Matthew Freeman Bradford
Nov 11, 2025
Matthew Freeman Bradford, 49, of Marion, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
Matthew was born in Rutherford County on November 14, 1975 to the late Daniel Monroe Bradford, Jr. and the late Eunice Earlene Reel Bradford.
He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and was currently employed at Crane Resistoflex. He enjoyed spending time with family and...
Doris Ann Watson Lewis
Nov 10, 2025
Doris Ann Watson Lewis, 90, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
She was born in Avery County on June 7, 1935 to the late Parker Watson and Myrtle Burleson Watson.
Doris worked at Cross Cotton Mill for fifteen years before becoming a devoted homemaker. She was an avid bowler when her health allowed and was formerly a...
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