Obituaries
William "Henry" Whiteside
Jan 27, 2021
William “Henry” Whiteside, age 89, of Union Mills, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 27, 2021. The son of the late Charlie and Cora Eplee Whiteside, Henry was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina on November 13, 1931.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Morgan Alexis Garland
Jan 27, 2021
Morgan Alexis Garland, age 27, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away unexpectantly on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Carolinas HealthCare System-Blue Ridge in Morganton. The daughter of Jimmy and Carol Garland of Morganton, she was born on October 01, 1993 in Morganton.
She was preceded in death by one brother who was special to her, Chad Vincent...
Martha Lucy Cauthen
Jan 27, 2021
Martha Lucy Smith Cauthen, 81, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
She was born in Massachusetts on July 15, 1939 to the late Martin and Marie Gaudet Smith.
Martha delighted in the goat farm she and Hy had for many years and her...
Robert Wayne Burns
Jan 26, 2021
Robert Wayne Burns, age 61, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at his residence surrounded by some of his closest and most treasured family.
He was born in Haywood County on August 14, 1959 to Bobby Burns and Mary Holcombe Webb.
Robert, who enjoyed making jokes, was an avid fan of racing, wrestling,...
Roy Lynn Rabb
Jan 26, 2021
Roy Lynn Rabb, 84, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
He was born in Cleveland County on August 27, 1936 to the late John Rabb and Mable Wease Rabb. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Arbeth Rabb.
Roy retired from Verizon in 1991...
Marie Brooks Frisbee
Jan 26, 2021
On the morning of Tuesday, January 26, 2021, Marie Brooks Frisbee, 87, of Marion, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on October 08, 1933 to the late Ernest Brooks and Beulah Stone Brooks.
Marie worked in textiles as a weaver for...
Mark Lewis Tate "Big Mark"
Jan 23, 2021
On the morning of Saturday, January 23, 2021, Mark Lewis Tate, Sr. “Big Mark”, age 53, formerly of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at his residence. The son of Hubert Rutherford of Nebo and the late Ellen Elaine Tate, he was born in Marion, North Carolina on January 09, 1968.
In addition to his mother, he was...
Betty Joan Rice
Jan 22, 2021
Betty Joan Dover Rice, age 86, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at her residence on Friday, January 22, 2021. The daughter of the late Thomas and Pearl Reed Dover, she was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on January 20, 1935.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Wilburn "Buddy" Lee, Jr.
Jan 21, 2021
Wilburn “Buddy” Lee, Jr., age 67, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, North Carolina, born on April 09, 1953, he was the son of the late Wilburn D. Lee, Sr. and Emma Jean Shelton Lee.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Margaret Mace
Jan 20, 2021
Margaret Rhom Mace, age 78, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. The daughter of the late Garther and Loney Arrowood Rhom, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on August 11, 1942.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Lance Burton Neighbors
Jan 20, 2021
Lance Burton Neighbors, son of proud parents H. Russell Neighbors, Jr. and Patricia (Patty) Rumfelt Neighbors and brother of H. Russell Neighbors III passed onto our God's heaven in the early morning hours of January 20, 2021 at Memorial Mission Hospital after a short illness resulting from medical misdiagnosis.
Lance was a saved young man having made...
Claude Lewis Ledbetter
Jan 19, 2021
Mr. Claude Lewis Ledbetter, age 89, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
A private graveside will be held.
Rocky Lane Truett
Jan 18, 2021
Rocky Lane Truett, 64, of Nebo, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 18, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.
He was born in McDowell County on February 16, 1956.
Rocky enjoyed trout fishing with his late father, Bobby Jack Truett. He loved the Lord and was an active member...
Polly Smith
Jan 18, 2021
In the early morning hours of Monday, January 18, 2021, Mrs. Polly Lanning Smith, age 72, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord at Mission Hospital-McDowell. The daughter of the late Robert Lanning and Emma Lou Morgan Griggs, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on May 18, 1948.
In addition to her...
Betty McGhee
Jan 17, 2021
Betty Washburn McGhee, age 85, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Carolinas HealthCare System-Blue Ridge in Morganton, North Carolina. The daughter of the late Arvey Pete and Maggie King Washburn, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on November 1st, 1935.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Ann Harris Randolph
Jan 17, 2021
Ann Harris Randolph, 89, of Marion, North Carolina, went to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at her daughter’s residence.
She was born on July 13, 1931 to the late Walter B. Harris and Radie Crain.
Ann worked for many years at American Thread before retiring and serving as a caregiver for several families...
Helen Jean Hollifield
Jan 16, 2021
Helen (Jean) Allen Hollifield, 88, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of Saturday, January 16, 2021, at her residence with her family by her side.
She was born in Mitchell County on November 11, 1932 to the late Roscoe and Velma McKinney Allen.
Jean loved the Lord and her family...
Chris Malcolm Yarbrough
Jan 15, 2021
Chris Malcolm Yarbrough, 77, of Old Fort, NC, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 15, 2021, after several years of declining health. A loving husband and father, Chris was a vital and respected part of the community. He was a member of New Manna Baptist Church, served as a town alderman, and was a...
Miriam Bonita Lewis
Jan 14, 2021
On the morning of Thursday, January 14, 2021, Miriam Bonita Ward Lewis, age 66, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at her residence. The daughter of the late Arnold and Patricia Barnes Ward, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on July 16, 1954.
A loving and caring mother, grandmother and friend, Miriam had a kind...
Josh Brandon Pritchard
Jan 14, 2021
Josh Brandon Pritchard, age 37, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. The son of Max Alan Pritchard of Spruce Pine, North Carolina and the late Rose Marie Sellers, he was born in Marion, North Carolina on January 12, 1984.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his paternal...
William "Henry" Whiteside
Jan 27, 2021
William “Henry” Whiteside, age 89, of Union Mills, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 27, 2021. The son of the late Charlie and Cora Eplee Whiteside, Henry was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina on November 13, 1931.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Morgan Alexis Garland
Jan 27, 2021
Morgan Alexis Garland, age 27, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away unexpectantly on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Carolinas HealthCare System-Blue Ridge in Morganton. The daughter of Jimmy and Carol Garland of Morganton, she was born on October 01, 1993 in Morganton.
She was preceded in death by one brother who was special to her, Chad Vincent...
Martha Lucy Cauthen
Jan 27, 2021
Martha Lucy Smith Cauthen, 81, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
She was born in Massachusetts on July 15, 1939 to the late Martin and Marie Gaudet Smith.
Martha delighted in the goat farm she and Hy had for many years and her...
Robert Wayne Burns
Jan 26, 2021
Robert Wayne Burns, age 61, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at his residence surrounded by some of his closest and most treasured family.
He was born in Haywood County on August 14, 1959 to Bobby Burns and Mary Holcombe Webb.
Robert, who enjoyed making jokes, was an avid fan of racing, wrestling,...
Roy Lynn Rabb
Jan 26, 2021
Roy Lynn Rabb, 84, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
He was born in Cleveland County on August 27, 1936 to the late John Rabb and Mable Wease Rabb. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Arbeth Rabb.
Roy retired from Verizon in 1991...
Marie Brooks Frisbee
Jan 26, 2021
On the morning of Tuesday, January 26, 2021, Marie Brooks Frisbee, 87, of Marion, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on October 08, 1933 to the late Ernest Brooks and Beulah Stone Brooks.
Marie worked in textiles as a weaver for...
Mark Lewis Tate "Big Mark"
Jan 23, 2021
On the morning of Saturday, January 23, 2021, Mark Lewis Tate, Sr. “Big Mark”, age 53, formerly of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at his residence. The son of Hubert Rutherford of Nebo and the late Ellen Elaine Tate, he was born in Marion, North Carolina on January 09, 1968.
In addition to his mother, he was...
Betty Joan Rice
Jan 22, 2021
Betty Joan Dover Rice, age 86, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at her residence on Friday, January 22, 2021. The daughter of the late Thomas and Pearl Reed Dover, she was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on January 20, 1935.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Wilburn "Buddy" Lee, Jr.
Jan 21, 2021
Wilburn “Buddy” Lee, Jr., age 67, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at his residence. A native of Haywood County, North Carolina, born on April 09, 1953, he was the son of the late Wilburn D. Lee, Sr. and Emma Jean Shelton Lee.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Margaret Mace
Jan 20, 2021
Margaret Rhom Mace, age 78, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. The daughter of the late Garther and Loney Arrowood Rhom, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on August 11, 1942.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Lance Burton Neighbors
Jan 20, 2021
Lance Burton Neighbors, son of proud parents H. Russell Neighbors, Jr. and Patricia (Patty) Rumfelt Neighbors and brother of H. Russell Neighbors III passed onto our God's heaven in the early morning hours of January 20, 2021 at Memorial Mission Hospital after a short illness resulting from medical misdiagnosis.
Lance was a saved young man having made...
Claude Lewis Ledbetter
Jan 19, 2021
Mr. Claude Lewis Ledbetter, age 89, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
A private graveside will be held.
Rocky Lane Truett
Jan 18, 2021
Rocky Lane Truett, 64, of Nebo, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 18, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.
He was born in McDowell County on February 16, 1956.
Rocky enjoyed trout fishing with his late father, Bobby Jack Truett. He loved the Lord and was an active member...
Polly Smith
Jan 18, 2021
In the early morning hours of Monday, January 18, 2021, Mrs. Polly Lanning Smith, age 72, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord at Mission Hospital-McDowell. The daughter of the late Robert Lanning and Emma Lou Morgan Griggs, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on May 18, 1948.
In addition to her...
Betty McGhee
Jan 17, 2021
Betty Washburn McGhee, age 85, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Carolinas HealthCare System-Blue Ridge in Morganton, North Carolina. The daughter of the late Arvey Pete and Maggie King Washburn, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on November 1st, 1935.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Ann Harris Randolph
Jan 17, 2021
Ann Harris Randolph, 89, of Marion, North Carolina, went to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at her daughter’s residence.
She was born on July 13, 1931 to the late Walter B. Harris and Radie Crain.
Ann worked for many years at American Thread before retiring and serving as a caregiver for several families...
Helen Jean Hollifield
Jan 16, 2021
Helen (Jean) Allen Hollifield, 88, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of Saturday, January 16, 2021, at her residence with her family by her side.
She was born in Mitchell County on November 11, 1932 to the late Roscoe and Velma McKinney Allen.
Jean loved the Lord and her family...
Chris Malcolm Yarbrough
Jan 15, 2021
Chris Malcolm Yarbrough, 77, of Old Fort, NC, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 15, 2021, after several years of declining health. A loving husband and father, Chris was a vital and respected part of the community. He was a member of New Manna Baptist Church, served as a town alderman, and was a...
Miriam Bonita Lewis
Jan 14, 2021
On the morning of Thursday, January 14, 2021, Miriam Bonita Ward Lewis, age 66, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at her residence. The daughter of the late Arnold and Patricia Barnes Ward, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on July 16, 1954.
A loving and caring mother, grandmother and friend, Miriam had a kind...
Josh Brandon Pritchard
Jan 14, 2021
Josh Brandon Pritchard, age 37, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. The son of Max Alan Pritchard of Spruce Pine, North Carolina and the late Rose Marie Sellers, he was born in Marion, North Carolina on January 12, 1984.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his paternal...
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