Obituaries
Lena Belle Reeves
Apr 22, 2021
Mrs. Lena Belle Sanderson Reeves, age 88, of Bakersville, NC passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021.
No services are planned at this time.
Mollie Elizabeth McDaniel
Apr 20, 2021
Mollie Elizabeth Broadwell McDaniel was born in Marion, N.C., on January 7, 1965, to the late W. T. Broadwell, Jr. and Barbara Bolton Broadwell.
She spent her whole life roaming these hills and valleys as an amateur rock hound. Every extra container was filled with rocks and minerals and her mom was always removing them from the washing machine.
She...
Linda Judy Thompson
Apr 20, 2021
Linda Judy Thompson, age 71, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at her residence with loved ones at her side on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. The daughter of the late James Johnson and Bessie Vaughn O’Quinn, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on May 15, 1949.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Thomas Evans Haskel Tate
Apr 20, 2021
Thomas Evans Haskel Tate, age 81, passed away April 20, 2021. He was the son of the late John Haskel Tate and Vera lee Hampton Tate.
He was preceded in death by a son and a daughter; three sisters, Rebecca Reitz, Judy Hammerly, Shirley Coleman; and two brothers, Robert Tate and James Tate.
Thomas is survived by two brothers, Johnny...
Ronald Louis Tate
Apr 20, 2021
Ronald Louis Tate, 72, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
He was born in McDowell County on December 20, 1948 to the late James Millard Tate and Christine Corpening Tate.
Mr. Tate served first in the United States Marine Corps and later in the United States...
Mabel Parker
Apr 19, 2021
Mabel Creson Parker, 84, of Union Mills, North Carolina, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.
She was born in McDowell County on January 30, 1937 to the late Chester Wayne Creson and Rosie Mae Harris Creson.
Mabel was the valedictorian of her high school class and then earned credits...
Earlene Richardson
Apr 19, 2021
Earlene Hays Richardson, age 91, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at 11:00 p.m. on the night of Monday, April 19, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion. Born in Abilene, Texas on March 8, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Ladosky “Dot” Turner Hays.
Earlene lived a vibrant, active life and was very...
Darlene Laws Hall
Apr 19, 2021
Darlene Laws Hall, 71, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at her residence while surrounded by her family.
She was born in Mitchell County on July 04, 1949 to the late Ottis Laws and Clara Lee Presnell Laws.
Darlene was a hard worker and had the strongest spirit. She enjoyed cooking...
Carolyn Goodman McIntosh
Apr 19, 2021
On April 19th 2021, Carolyn McIntosh (Goodman) of Marion, NC age 62, passed away in the hospital due to complications of heart disease.
Carolyn was born in Williamson, WVa and grew up in Northern Virginia. Her free spirit led her to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina where she discovered her absolute love of the mountains and all things...
William "Bill" Wyatt
Apr 16, 2021
William “Bill” Wyatt, age 82, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of Friday, April 16, 2021. Born on February 06, 1939, he was the son of the late Walter and Evelyn “Evie” Wyatt.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Smith...
Archie Edward Tyo
Apr 16, 2021
Archie Edward Tyo, age 69, of Cornelius, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Friday, April 16, 2021. Born on February 19, 1952, he was the son of Otis Archie and Garnet Malcolm Tyo.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Tyo Turner.
...
Lonnie Foster, Jr.
Apr 16, 2021
Shortly before midnight on Friday, April 16, 2021, Lonnie Foster, Jr., age 89, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on August 29, 1931, he was the son of the late Lonnie Foster, Sr. and Lona Belle McDaniel Foster.
...
Melissa Munn
Apr 14, 2021
Melissa Clark Munn, age 47, of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on November 30, 1973, she was the daughter of Mary Frances Franklin Wilson of Marion, North Carolina and the late Julian Murphy Clark.
Having lived life on her own terms, Melissa never...
Emily Janice Stackable
Apr 13, 2021
Emily Janice Hollifield Stackable, 47, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 13, 2021 at Burke Hospice and Palliative Care in Valdese.
She was born in McDowell County on May 15, 1973 to Jerry Hollifield and Janice Tyo Hollifield.
Emily was a published author who had published two books. She will be remembered as...
Ruby Aileene Greene
Apr 8, 2021
Ruby Aileene Greene, 97, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on the morning of April 08, 2021 at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center in Black Mountain.
She was born in Avery County on February 12, 1924 to the late Thomas Gibbs Green and Vina Cook Green.
Ruby was a devoted Christian for all her adult life...
Richard "Rick" Allen Rhymer
Apr 7, 2021
Richard Allen Rhymer, age 67, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer, on Wednesday, April 07, 2021.
He was born in McDowell County on March 08, 1954, to the late James R. and Nannie V. Rhymer.
He is survived by a special friend and care taker Peggy Davis; one son, Gregory “Snapper” Rhymer (Joanne); two...
Henry Dean Radford
Apr 7, 2021
Henry Dean Radford, age 69, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, April 07, 2021 at his residence following a lengthy battle with cancer. Henry’s loving wife, Ann was by his side. Born in McDowell County on April 23, 1951, he was the son of the late Clay and...
William "Mark" Vess
Apr 6, 2021
William “Mark” Vess, age 54, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, April 06, 2021 at Mission Hospital-McDowell. The son of Charlette M. Greer of Old Fort, North Carolina and his step-father, the late John R. Greer, Mark was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on October 08, 1966.
Mark loved fishing and camping with...
Charles Edward Means
Apr 5, 2021
Charles Edward Means, 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday evening, April 05, 2021 at his residence.
A native of McDowell County, he was born on June 18, 1940 to the late Arthur Young and Christine Means.
Charles was a hard worker and was a dedicated employee at Marion Manufacturing for many years. He loved...
Lena Belle Reeves
Apr 22, 2021
Mrs. Lena Belle Sanderson Reeves, age 88, of Bakersville, NC passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021.
No services are planned at this time.
Mollie Elizabeth McDaniel
Apr 20, 2021
Mollie Elizabeth Broadwell McDaniel was born in Marion, N.C., on January 7, 1965, to the late W. T. Broadwell, Jr. and Barbara Bolton Broadwell.
She spent her whole life roaming these hills and valleys as an amateur rock hound. Every extra container was filled with rocks and minerals and her mom was always removing them from the washing machine.
She...
Linda Judy Thompson
Apr 20, 2021
Linda Judy Thompson, age 71, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at her residence with loved ones at her side on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. The daughter of the late James Johnson and Bessie Vaughn O’Quinn, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on May 15, 1949.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Thomas Evans Haskel Tate
Apr 20, 2021
Thomas Evans Haskel Tate, age 81, passed away April 20, 2021. He was the son of the late John Haskel Tate and Vera lee Hampton Tate.
He was preceded in death by a son and a daughter; three sisters, Rebecca Reitz, Judy Hammerly, Shirley Coleman; and two brothers, Robert Tate and James Tate.
Thomas is survived by two brothers, Johnny...
Ronald Louis Tate
Apr 20, 2021
Ronald Louis Tate, 72, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
He was born in McDowell County on December 20, 1948 to the late James Millard Tate and Christine Corpening Tate.
Mr. Tate served first in the United States Marine Corps and later in the United States...
Mabel Parker
Apr 19, 2021
Mabel Creson Parker, 84, of Union Mills, North Carolina, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.
She was born in McDowell County on January 30, 1937 to the late Chester Wayne Creson and Rosie Mae Harris Creson.
Mabel was the valedictorian of her high school class and then earned credits...
Earlene Richardson
Apr 19, 2021
Earlene Hays Richardson, age 91, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at 11:00 p.m. on the night of Monday, April 19, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion. Born in Abilene, Texas on March 8, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Ladosky “Dot” Turner Hays.
Earlene lived a vibrant, active life and was very...
Darlene Laws Hall
Apr 19, 2021
Darlene Laws Hall, 71, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at her residence while surrounded by her family.
She was born in Mitchell County on July 04, 1949 to the late Ottis Laws and Clara Lee Presnell Laws.
Darlene was a hard worker and had the strongest spirit. She enjoyed cooking...
Carolyn Goodman McIntosh
Apr 19, 2021
On April 19th 2021, Carolyn McIntosh (Goodman) of Marion, NC age 62, passed away in the hospital due to complications of heart disease.
Carolyn was born in Williamson, WVa and grew up in Northern Virginia. Her free spirit led her to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina where she discovered her absolute love of the mountains and all things...
William "Bill" Wyatt
Apr 16, 2021
William “Bill” Wyatt, age 82, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of Friday, April 16, 2021. Born on February 06, 1939, he was the son of the late Walter and Evelyn “Evie” Wyatt.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Smith...
Archie Edward Tyo
Apr 16, 2021
Archie Edward Tyo, age 69, of Cornelius, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Friday, April 16, 2021. Born on February 19, 1952, he was the son of Otis Archie and Garnet Malcolm Tyo.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Tyo Turner.
...
Lonnie Foster, Jr.
Apr 16, 2021
Shortly before midnight on Friday, April 16, 2021, Lonnie Foster, Jr., age 89, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on August 29, 1931, he was the son of the late Lonnie Foster, Sr. and Lona Belle McDaniel Foster.
...
Melissa Munn
Apr 14, 2021
Melissa Clark Munn, age 47, of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on November 30, 1973, she was the daughter of Mary Frances Franklin Wilson of Marion, North Carolina and the late Julian Murphy Clark.
Having lived life on her own terms, Melissa never...
Emily Janice Stackable
Apr 13, 2021
Emily Janice Hollifield Stackable, 47, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 13, 2021 at Burke Hospice and Palliative Care in Valdese.
She was born in McDowell County on May 15, 1973 to Jerry Hollifield and Janice Tyo Hollifield.
Emily was a published author who had published two books. She will be remembered as...
Ruby Aileene Greene
Apr 8, 2021
Ruby Aileene Greene, 97, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on the morning of April 08, 2021 at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center in Black Mountain.
She was born in Avery County on February 12, 1924 to the late Thomas Gibbs Green and Vina Cook Green.
Ruby was a devoted Christian for all her adult life...
Richard "Rick" Allen Rhymer
Apr 7, 2021
Richard Allen Rhymer, age 67, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer, on Wednesday, April 07, 2021.
He was born in McDowell County on March 08, 1954, to the late James R. and Nannie V. Rhymer.
He is survived by a special friend and care taker Peggy Davis; one son, Gregory “Snapper” Rhymer (Joanne); two...
Henry Dean Radford
Apr 7, 2021
Henry Dean Radford, age 69, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, April 07, 2021 at his residence following a lengthy battle with cancer. Henry’s loving wife, Ann was by his side. Born in McDowell County on April 23, 1951, he was the son of the late Clay and...
William "Mark" Vess
Apr 6, 2021
William “Mark” Vess, age 54, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, April 06, 2021 at Mission Hospital-McDowell. The son of Charlette M. Greer of Old Fort, North Carolina and his step-father, the late John R. Greer, Mark was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on October 08, 1966.
Mark loved fishing and camping with...
Charles Edward Means
Apr 5, 2021
Charles Edward Means, 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday evening, April 05, 2021 at his residence.
A native of McDowell County, he was born on June 18, 1940 to the late Arthur Young and Christine Means.
Charles was a hard worker and was a dedicated employee at Marion Manufacturing for many years. He loved...
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