Obituaries
Hunter Rylan Dale
Aug 14, 2021
On Saturday, August 14, 2021, Hunter Rylan Dale, age 10, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord.
Hunter was born in Rutherfordton on September 30, 2010. Hunter loved art and music, and he enjoyed dancing for everyone around. His love for God was like no other. His beautiful smile was contagious and his heart of gold brought...
Carolyn Christine Epley Wall
Aug 14, 2021
Carolyn Christine Epley Wall, 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Saturday, August 14, 2021.
She was born in Michigan ton March 24, 1941.
Carolyn loved many things in life, including work, and traveling to various places, but most of all her beloved family including Koko.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Avery Dean Wall.
She...
Jerry Cleveland Sigmon
Aug 13, 2021
On the afternoon of Friday, August 13, 2021, Jerry Cleveland Sigmon, 62, of Marion, North Carolina went Home to be with the Lord while at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital. A native of McDowell County, he was born on August 06, 1959 to the late James David Sigmon and Iva June Randolph Sigmon. He is also preceded in death...
Seth Carrigan Laughter
Aug 13, 2021
Seth Carrigan Laughter, age 26, passed away Friday August 13, 2021 at his residence in Myrtle Beach.
A native of Myrtle Beach, Seth is the son of Teresa Hicks and the late William Laughter. An avid outdoorsman, Seth enjoyed fishing, shooting, kayaking, boating, riding four wheelers, grilling out, working on his truck and especially hanging out with his family and friends....
Shirley Kay Duckworth Sellars
Aug 13, 2021
Shirley Kay Duckworth Sellars, 68, of Campobello, South Carolina and formerly of McDowell County, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
She was born in Burke County on October 01, 1952 to the late Paul Duckworth and Lena Duncan Ollis. A granddaughter, Rylee Rhyne, also precedes her in death. A loving mother, grandmother, and sister,...
Mist Renee Griffin-Carver
Aug 13, 2021
On Friday, August 13, 2021, Baby Mist Renee Griffin-Carver was embraced in the arms of Jesus.
She is survived by her parents, Andrea Seagle and Eddie Carver; a sister, Calie Arney; a brother, C.J. Arney; maternal grandfather, Wayne Seagle; paternal grandparents, Bob and John Carver and Melissa Scott; a special grandfather, A.J. Thomas; aunt, Tabitha Seagle (Steven Rhoades) and uncle,...
Darlene Kelly Parker
Aug 12, 2021
In the early morning hours of Thursday, August 12, 2021, Darlene Kelly Parker went home to be with the Lord with her family by her side. A native of McDowell County, Darlene was born on June 20, 1928 to the late Claude and Mary Morris Kelly.
She is preceded in death by her husband of sixty-two years, Roscoe Parker, Sr.,...
Ethan Nathaniel Pittman
Aug 11, 2021
Ethan Nathaniel Pittman, age 20, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021. He was born in Buncombe County on January 27, 2001. Ethan, who was raised by his mother, grew up in Old Fort. The two of them spent all their time together through his childhood and were each other’s world, along with his sister Ashley....
Gwendlyn Kirby Thompson
Aug 10, 2021
Gwendlyn Elaine Kirby Thompson, age 38, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021.She is the daughter of Robert Kirby and Elaine Robinson (Danny) and was born on June 05, 1983, in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Gwendlyn was a loving and caring person and was known for her sense of humor. She enjoyed listening to music, and swimming. She enjoyed art,...
Ray Anthony Rutherford
Aug 9, 2021
Ray Anthony “Tony” Rutherford, age 57, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Monday, August 09, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in McDowell County on February 01, 1964 to Joann Rutherford and the late Franklin Rutherford. Ray, who was a member of St. John AME Church, was affectionately known as “Tony” or “Ray Ray” to many. He was an...
Gloria Jean "Toby" Robinson
Aug 8, 2021
Gloria Jean “Toby” Robinson, 73, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, August 08, 2021. She was born on November 01, 1947 to Clyde Monroe Robinson and the late Arzella Mae Boone Robinson, who passed away July 28, 2021. Toby was a very loving person who loved her family immensely. A quiet lady, Toby enjoyed reading. In addition to her...
Ernest Powell Bradley
Aug 8, 2021
Ernest Powell Bradley, age 86, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, August 08, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Rutherford County on October 04, 1934 to the late McClain Bradley and Estelle Huffman Bradley. He was married to the late Willie Faye Bradley. Ernest worked at Marion Manufacturing as a mechanic. A quiet, kind soul, he was...
Emma Parker
Aug 4, 2021
Emma Arrowood Parker, passed away on Wednesday, August 04, 2021, at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. She was born to the late Robert and Ethel Conner Arrowood, on October 18, 1933 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
Emma loved to cook and bake especially for others in need. She was a loving mother, sister and mawmaw. She was the oldest member...
Brian "Scott" Livingston
Aug 4, 2021
Brian “Scott” Livingston, age 66, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, August 04, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Cook County, Illinois on December 22, 1954 to the late Jack Livingston and Mary Rooker Plunkett. Having lived in High Point for many years, Scott and his wife relocated to Marion in 1996. He was a licensed general...
Sylvia Kaye Silver Proctor
Aug 3, 2021
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 03, 2021, Mrs. Sylvia Kaye Silver Proctor, 75, of Marion, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord following an extended illness.
She was born in Mitchell County on April 06, 1946, to the late David Hamilton Silver and Nora Marie Briggs Silver. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Sylvia’s greatest love was...
Carolyn Ann Hall Silver
Aug 3, 2021
Carolyn Ann Hall Silver, age 73, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday morning, August 03, 2021 at her residence.
She was born in Bessemer City on September 14, 1947 to the late Horace Hall and Gypsy Ball Hall. Affectionately known as Nanny to everyone she met, she was always thinking and doing for others. Above all, she loved the...
Rev. Warren N. Owens
Aug 1, 2021
Rev. Warren N. Owens, 61, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 01, 2021 at his residence following his morning sermon titled “Bread of Life.”
He was born in Rutherford County on December 31, 1959. Rev. Owens was the current pastor of First United Methodist Church of Marion where he had served for the past 6 years. He...
Beulahdean Caraway Huskins
Aug 1, 2021
Beulahdean Caraway Huskins, 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, August 01, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
She was born in Burnsville on November 02, 1940 to the late Robert Roscoe Caraway and Susie Styles Caraway. Known as a hard worker, Beulahdean was a devoted employee of Collins and Aikman for over 40 years. She also worked at...
Marlene "Sue" Rowe
Jul 31, 2021
On July 31, 2021, Marlene “Sue” Rowe went to meet her Lord and Savior. Her life exemplified Proverbs 31: 10-31, a virtuous woman loved by her family and all who knew her. She is now reunited with her husband, George David Rowe, and her parents, David and Pansy McKinney.
She leaves a legacy of love and strong Christian values to...
Johnathan Ray Jones
Jul 30, 2021
On Friday, July 30, 2021 Johnathan Ray Jones passed away at the age of 45. John was born on February 22nd, 1976 in Asheville, NC to Sandra Jones Beaver.
He was a member of the class of 1994 at Asheville High School. His participation in ROTC and football has kept him in the hearts of many of his classmates to...
Hunter Rylan Dale
Aug 14, 2021
On Saturday, August 14, 2021, Hunter Rylan Dale, age 10, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord.
Hunter was born in Rutherfordton on September 30, 2010. Hunter loved art and music, and he enjoyed dancing for everyone around. His love for God was like no other. His beautiful smile was contagious and his heart of gold brought...
Carolyn Christine Epley Wall
Aug 14, 2021
Carolyn Christine Epley Wall, 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Saturday, August 14, 2021.
She was born in Michigan ton March 24, 1941.
Carolyn loved many things in life, including work, and traveling to various places, but most of all her beloved family including Koko.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Avery Dean Wall.
She...
Jerry Cleveland Sigmon
Aug 13, 2021
On the afternoon of Friday, August 13, 2021, Jerry Cleveland Sigmon, 62, of Marion, North Carolina went Home to be with the Lord while at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital. A native of McDowell County, he was born on August 06, 1959 to the late James David Sigmon and Iva June Randolph Sigmon. He is also preceded in death...
Seth Carrigan Laughter
Aug 13, 2021
Seth Carrigan Laughter, age 26, passed away Friday August 13, 2021 at his residence in Myrtle Beach.
A native of Myrtle Beach, Seth is the son of Teresa Hicks and the late William Laughter. An avid outdoorsman, Seth enjoyed fishing, shooting, kayaking, boating, riding four wheelers, grilling out, working on his truck and especially hanging out with his family and friends....
Shirley Kay Duckworth Sellars
Aug 13, 2021
Shirley Kay Duckworth Sellars, 68, of Campobello, South Carolina and formerly of McDowell County, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
She was born in Burke County on October 01, 1952 to the late Paul Duckworth and Lena Duncan Ollis. A granddaughter, Rylee Rhyne, also precedes her in death. A loving mother, grandmother, and sister,...
Mist Renee Griffin-Carver
Aug 13, 2021
On Friday, August 13, 2021, Baby Mist Renee Griffin-Carver was embraced in the arms of Jesus.
She is survived by her parents, Andrea Seagle and Eddie Carver; a sister, Calie Arney; a brother, C.J. Arney; maternal grandfather, Wayne Seagle; paternal grandparents, Bob and John Carver and Melissa Scott; a special grandfather, A.J. Thomas; aunt, Tabitha Seagle (Steven Rhoades) and uncle,...
Darlene Kelly Parker
Aug 12, 2021
In the early morning hours of Thursday, August 12, 2021, Darlene Kelly Parker went home to be with the Lord with her family by her side. A native of McDowell County, Darlene was born on June 20, 1928 to the late Claude and Mary Morris Kelly.
She is preceded in death by her husband of sixty-two years, Roscoe Parker, Sr.,...
Ethan Nathaniel Pittman
Aug 11, 2021
Ethan Nathaniel Pittman, age 20, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021. He was born in Buncombe County on January 27, 2001. Ethan, who was raised by his mother, grew up in Old Fort. The two of them spent all their time together through his childhood and were each other’s world, along with his sister Ashley....
Gwendlyn Kirby Thompson
Aug 10, 2021
Gwendlyn Elaine Kirby Thompson, age 38, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021.She is the daughter of Robert Kirby and Elaine Robinson (Danny) and was born on June 05, 1983, in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Gwendlyn was a loving and caring person and was known for her sense of humor. She enjoyed listening to music, and swimming. She enjoyed art,...
Ray Anthony Rutherford
Aug 9, 2021
Ray Anthony “Tony” Rutherford, age 57, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Monday, August 09, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in McDowell County on February 01, 1964 to Joann Rutherford and the late Franklin Rutherford. Ray, who was a member of St. John AME Church, was affectionately known as “Tony” or “Ray Ray” to many. He was an...
Gloria Jean "Toby" Robinson
Aug 8, 2021
Gloria Jean “Toby” Robinson, 73, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, August 08, 2021. She was born on November 01, 1947 to Clyde Monroe Robinson and the late Arzella Mae Boone Robinson, who passed away July 28, 2021. Toby was a very loving person who loved her family immensely. A quiet lady, Toby enjoyed reading. In addition to her...
Ernest Powell Bradley
Aug 8, 2021
Ernest Powell Bradley, age 86, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, August 08, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Rutherford County on October 04, 1934 to the late McClain Bradley and Estelle Huffman Bradley. He was married to the late Willie Faye Bradley. Ernest worked at Marion Manufacturing as a mechanic. A quiet, kind soul, he was...
Emma Parker
Aug 4, 2021
Emma Arrowood Parker, passed away on Wednesday, August 04, 2021, at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. She was born to the late Robert and Ethel Conner Arrowood, on October 18, 1933 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
Emma loved to cook and bake especially for others in need. She was a loving mother, sister and mawmaw. She was the oldest member...
Brian "Scott" Livingston
Aug 4, 2021
Brian “Scott” Livingston, age 66, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, August 04, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Cook County, Illinois on December 22, 1954 to the late Jack Livingston and Mary Rooker Plunkett. Having lived in High Point for many years, Scott and his wife relocated to Marion in 1996. He was a licensed general...
Sylvia Kaye Silver Proctor
Aug 3, 2021
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 03, 2021, Mrs. Sylvia Kaye Silver Proctor, 75, of Marion, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord following an extended illness.
She was born in Mitchell County on April 06, 1946, to the late David Hamilton Silver and Nora Marie Briggs Silver. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Sylvia’s greatest love was...
Carolyn Ann Hall Silver
Aug 3, 2021
Carolyn Ann Hall Silver, age 73, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday morning, August 03, 2021 at her residence.
She was born in Bessemer City on September 14, 1947 to the late Horace Hall and Gypsy Ball Hall. Affectionately known as Nanny to everyone she met, she was always thinking and doing for others. Above all, she loved the...
Rev. Warren N. Owens
Aug 1, 2021
Rev. Warren N. Owens, 61, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 01, 2021 at his residence following his morning sermon titled “Bread of Life.”
He was born in Rutherford County on December 31, 1959. Rev. Owens was the current pastor of First United Methodist Church of Marion where he had served for the past 6 years. He...
Beulahdean Caraway Huskins
Aug 1, 2021
Beulahdean Caraway Huskins, 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, August 01, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
She was born in Burnsville on November 02, 1940 to the late Robert Roscoe Caraway and Susie Styles Caraway. Known as a hard worker, Beulahdean was a devoted employee of Collins and Aikman for over 40 years. She also worked at...
Marlene "Sue" Rowe
Jul 31, 2021
On July 31, 2021, Marlene “Sue” Rowe went to meet her Lord and Savior. Her life exemplified Proverbs 31: 10-31, a virtuous woman loved by her family and all who knew her. She is now reunited with her husband, George David Rowe, and her parents, David and Pansy McKinney.
She leaves a legacy of love and strong Christian values to...
Johnathan Ray Jones
Jul 30, 2021
On Friday, July 30, 2021 Johnathan Ray Jones passed away at the age of 45. John was born on February 22nd, 1976 in Asheville, NC to Sandra Jones Beaver.
He was a member of the class of 1994 at Asheville High School. His participation in ROTC and football has kept him in the hearts of many of his classmates to...
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