Obituaries
Frances Walker Parker
Jun 18, 2020
Frances Vess Walker Parker, age 88, of Lake Lure, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on the night of Thursday, June 18, 2020 at her residence with her loved ones at her side. The daughter of the late Allen and Fairy Allen Vess, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on January 11, 1932.
In...
Forrest L. Gladden
Jun 15, 2020
Mr. Forrest L. Gladden, age 49, of the North Cove Community, following a 2-year battle with cancer, passed away on the night of Monday, June 15, 2020 at Carolinas HealthCare System-Blue Ridge in Morganton, North Carolina. His loving family was by his side. The son of Wilma Gladden of Marion, North Carolina and the late John W. Gladden, he...
Hazel Ballard
Jun 14, 2020
Hazel Wagoner Ballard, age 72, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on the evening of Sunday, June 14, 2020 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. The daughter of the late Carlie and Luereine Caudill Wagoner, she was born in Wilkes County, North Carolina on June 06, 1948.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Carolyn Olivia Revis
Jun 12, 2020
Carolyn Olivia Terrell Revis, 81, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills - Inpatient Unit on Friday, June 12, 2020.
Born in Bullock County, Alabama to the late Joseph Emory Terrell and Mellie Ruby Kilpatrick Terrell. Carolyn was born on November 29, 1938.
Carolyn was a self-employed hairdresser for many years. She was a loving...
Stephen Leonard Goldberg
Jun 12, 2020
Stephen Leonard Goldberg, 78, of Hickory, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 at Frye Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Goldberg was born on April 07, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York. He was a self-employed real estate broker.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Naomi Gelb.
Survivors include his companion and love of nearly three decades , Sandy...
Sonja Ann Mikell
Jun 12, 2020
Sonja Ann Ellis Mikell, 81, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, June 12, 2020, with her loving family by her side.
Sonja was married to her loving husband, Tom, for 62 years. Theirs was a love that people hope for and wish to have. She was an amazing mom to her four children and...
William Edward Robinson, Sr.
Jun 9, 2020
“WHAT LIES BEHIND US AND WHAT LIES BEFORE US ARE TINY MATTERS COMPARED TO WHAT LIES WITHIN US.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
As we mourn the death of William Edward Robinson (Bill), we celebrate a life well lived. Bill died Tuesday June ninth leaving his love and best friend, Elsie, whom he met on a blind date fifty nine years ago. Also...
Lois Marie Early
Jun 8, 2020
During the early morning hours of Monday, June 08, 2020, Mrs. Lois Marie Hensley Early, age 91 of Marion, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Autumn Care of Marion. The daughter of the late Willy Aaron Hensley and Blanche Ricketts Hensley, she was born in McDowell County on May 29, 1929.
Lois, who was of the Baptist faith,...
Ann Marie Carroll
Jun 8, 2020
On the evening of Monday, June 08, 2020, Mrs. Ann Marie Gibson Carroll, age 64 of Nebo, passed away following a brief illness at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. The daughter of the late James William Gibson and Pansy Reel Gibson, she was born on February 01, 1956 in McDowell County.
Ann was retired...
Romulus Jack Brown
Jun 7, 2020
Romulus Jack Brown,85, son of the late Romulus Jahue Brown and Phoebe Daniels Brown died on the morning of June 7, 2020. His final days were spent with family by his side. He was preceded in death by his only son, Romulus Tyrone, and his only brother, Henry Seawell.
Jack spent his formative years helping his dad and grandad with the...
Bobby Edward Evans
Jun 6, 2020
Mr. Bobby Edward Evans, age 48, of Marion, passed away Saturday June 6, 2020 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
Arrangements will be announced once finalized
Sarah Bernice Pope
Jun 6, 2020
Mrs. Sarah Bernice Ward Pope, 95, of Charlotte, North Carolina, formerly of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, June 06, 2020, at The Berkeley in Morganton.
Born in Rutherford County to the late Perry Campbell Ward and Virginia Sprouse Ward Gordon, Sarah was born on February 1, 1925.
Mrs. Pope was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church in...
Robert "Bob" Burns Wessinger
Jun 5, 2020
During the evening hours of Friday, June 05, 2020, Mr. Robert “Bob” Burns Wessinger Jr., age 66 of Morganton, North Carolina, departed from this life during a brief illness at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory. The son of the late Robert Wessinger Sr. and Dorothy Pickard French, he was born on August 27, 1953 in Amarillo, Texas.
Having...
Dennis Allen Hogan
Jun 5, 2020
Dennis Allen Hogan, 74, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, June 05, 2020 at Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge. The son of the late Cecil Hogan and Bonnie Beheler Hogan, Dennis was born in McDowell County on June, 18, 1945.
A veteran of the United States Army, he proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. Dennis...
Reginald "Reggie" Faucette Goode
Jun 5, 2020
On Friday June 5, 2020 the Lord called home Reginald “ Reggie” Faucette Goode. Reggie was born February 26, 1952 to the late Orea Faucette Goode and Arminus E. Goode.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life Deborah Wilkerson Goode, siblings Sally F. Carter, Leroy Goode, and David Goode, sister in law Alene...
Rev. Calvin Stewart Lonon Sr.
Jun 2, 2020
Mr. Calvin Steward Lonon, Sr., age 93 of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, June 02, 2020 at Autumn Care of Marion. The son of the late Joseph Clyde and Easter Jolly Lonon, a native of McDowell County, he was born on October 04, 1926.
A veteran of the United States Army, Calvin served during...
Linda Marie Schultz
Jun 1, 2020
Linda Marie Beddingfield Schultz, age 58, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, June 01, 2020 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville following a battle with cancer. The daughter of the late James and Margaret Waddell Beddingfield, she was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on March 19, 1962.
In addition to her parents,...
Margaret Elizabeth Holtsclaw
May 31, 2020
On the afternoon of Sunday, May 31, 2020, Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Cooper Holtsclaw, age 78 of Marion, departed from this world and was greeted by her Lord and Savior into her eternal home while at the Hospice of The Carolina Foothills inpatient unit in Forest City. The daughter of the late Fred Cooper and Ester Magnus Settlemeyer Buff, she...
Minister William Thomas (Will T.) Winchester
May 31, 2020
In the early morning hours of Sunday, May 31, 2020, William Thomas (Will T.) Winchester, age 81, passed away from this earthly life. He was born on October 04, 1938 in Kentucky to the late E.D. and Maude Winchester.
Will married Nancy McClure in 1956 and they shared 63 years of marriage until her passing in August...
Ray Ansel Medford
May 30, 2020
Ray Ansel Medford, age 82, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on May 30, 2020 at Autumn Care of Marion. Born in Swain County, North Carolina on March 08, 1938, he was the son of the late Grover Roscoe Medford and Annie Jane Suttles.
A member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Old Fort, Ray enjoyed camping...
Frances Walker Parker
Jun 18, 2020
Frances Vess Walker Parker, age 88, of Lake Lure, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on the night of Thursday, June 18, 2020 at her residence with her loved ones at her side. The daughter of the late Allen and Fairy Allen Vess, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on January 11, 1932.
In...
Forrest L. Gladden
Jun 15, 2020
Mr. Forrest L. Gladden, age 49, of the North Cove Community, following a 2-year battle with cancer, passed away on the night of Monday, June 15, 2020 at Carolinas HealthCare System-Blue Ridge in Morganton, North Carolina. His loving family was by his side. The son of Wilma Gladden of Marion, North Carolina and the late John W. Gladden, he...
Hazel Ballard
Jun 14, 2020
Hazel Wagoner Ballard, age 72, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on the evening of Sunday, June 14, 2020 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. The daughter of the late Carlie and Luereine Caudill Wagoner, she was born in Wilkes County, North Carolina on June 06, 1948.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Carolyn Olivia Revis
Jun 12, 2020
Carolyn Olivia Terrell Revis, 81, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills - Inpatient Unit on Friday, June 12, 2020.
Born in Bullock County, Alabama to the late Joseph Emory Terrell and Mellie Ruby Kilpatrick Terrell. Carolyn was born on November 29, 1938.
Carolyn was a self-employed hairdresser for many years. She was a loving...
Stephen Leonard Goldberg
Jun 12, 2020
Stephen Leonard Goldberg, 78, of Hickory, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 at Frye Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Goldberg was born on April 07, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York. He was a self-employed real estate broker.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Naomi Gelb.
Survivors include his companion and love of nearly three decades , Sandy...
Sonja Ann Mikell
Jun 12, 2020
Sonja Ann Ellis Mikell, 81, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, June 12, 2020, with her loving family by her side.
Sonja was married to her loving husband, Tom, for 62 years. Theirs was a love that people hope for and wish to have. She was an amazing mom to her four children and...
William Edward Robinson, Sr.
Jun 9, 2020
“WHAT LIES BEHIND US AND WHAT LIES BEFORE US ARE TINY MATTERS COMPARED TO WHAT LIES WITHIN US.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
As we mourn the death of William Edward Robinson (Bill), we celebrate a life well lived. Bill died Tuesday June ninth leaving his love and best friend, Elsie, whom he met on a blind date fifty nine years ago. Also...
Lois Marie Early
Jun 8, 2020
During the early morning hours of Monday, June 08, 2020, Mrs. Lois Marie Hensley Early, age 91 of Marion, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Autumn Care of Marion. The daughter of the late Willy Aaron Hensley and Blanche Ricketts Hensley, she was born in McDowell County on May 29, 1929.
Lois, who was of the Baptist faith,...
Ann Marie Carroll
Jun 8, 2020
On the evening of Monday, June 08, 2020, Mrs. Ann Marie Gibson Carroll, age 64 of Nebo, passed away following a brief illness at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. The daughter of the late James William Gibson and Pansy Reel Gibson, she was born on February 01, 1956 in McDowell County.
Ann was retired...
Romulus Jack Brown
Jun 7, 2020
Romulus Jack Brown,85, son of the late Romulus Jahue Brown and Phoebe Daniels Brown died on the morning of June 7, 2020. His final days were spent with family by his side. He was preceded in death by his only son, Romulus Tyrone, and his only brother, Henry Seawell.
Jack spent his formative years helping his dad and grandad with the...
Bobby Edward Evans
Jun 6, 2020
Mr. Bobby Edward Evans, age 48, of Marion, passed away Saturday June 6, 2020 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
Arrangements will be announced once finalized
Sarah Bernice Pope
Jun 6, 2020
Mrs. Sarah Bernice Ward Pope, 95, of Charlotte, North Carolina, formerly of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, June 06, 2020, at The Berkeley in Morganton.
Born in Rutherford County to the late Perry Campbell Ward and Virginia Sprouse Ward Gordon, Sarah was born on February 1, 1925.
Mrs. Pope was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church in...
Robert "Bob" Burns Wessinger
Jun 5, 2020
During the evening hours of Friday, June 05, 2020, Mr. Robert “Bob” Burns Wessinger Jr., age 66 of Morganton, North Carolina, departed from this life during a brief illness at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory. The son of the late Robert Wessinger Sr. and Dorothy Pickard French, he was born on August 27, 1953 in Amarillo, Texas.
Having...
Dennis Allen Hogan
Jun 5, 2020
Dennis Allen Hogan, 74, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, June 05, 2020 at Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge. The son of the late Cecil Hogan and Bonnie Beheler Hogan, Dennis was born in McDowell County on June, 18, 1945.
A veteran of the United States Army, he proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. Dennis...
Reginald "Reggie" Faucette Goode
Jun 5, 2020
On Friday June 5, 2020 the Lord called home Reginald “ Reggie” Faucette Goode. Reggie was born February 26, 1952 to the late Orea Faucette Goode and Arminus E. Goode.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life Deborah Wilkerson Goode, siblings Sally F. Carter, Leroy Goode, and David Goode, sister in law Alene...
Rev. Calvin Stewart Lonon Sr.
Jun 2, 2020
Mr. Calvin Steward Lonon, Sr., age 93 of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, June 02, 2020 at Autumn Care of Marion. The son of the late Joseph Clyde and Easter Jolly Lonon, a native of McDowell County, he was born on October 04, 1926.
A veteran of the United States Army, Calvin served during...
Linda Marie Schultz
Jun 1, 2020
Linda Marie Beddingfield Schultz, age 58, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, June 01, 2020 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville following a battle with cancer. The daughter of the late James and Margaret Waddell Beddingfield, she was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on March 19, 1962.
In addition to her parents,...
Margaret Elizabeth Holtsclaw
May 31, 2020
On the afternoon of Sunday, May 31, 2020, Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Cooper Holtsclaw, age 78 of Marion, departed from this world and was greeted by her Lord and Savior into her eternal home while at the Hospice of The Carolina Foothills inpatient unit in Forest City. The daughter of the late Fred Cooper and Ester Magnus Settlemeyer Buff, she...
Minister William Thomas (Will T.) Winchester
May 31, 2020
In the early morning hours of Sunday, May 31, 2020, William Thomas (Will T.) Winchester, age 81, passed away from this earthly life. He was born on October 04, 1938 in Kentucky to the late E.D. and Maude Winchester.
Will married Nancy McClure in 1956 and they shared 63 years of marriage until her passing in August...
Ray Ansel Medford
May 30, 2020
Ray Ansel Medford, age 82, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on May 30, 2020 at Autumn Care of Marion. Born in Swain County, North Carolina on March 08, 1938, he was the son of the late Grover Roscoe Medford and Annie Jane Suttles.
A member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Old Fort, Ray enjoyed camping...
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