Obituaries
Melody Ann Robinson
Jan 2, 2021
Melody Ann Van Horn Robinson, age 56, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, January 02, 2021 at Carolinas HealthCare System- Blue Ridge.
A native of Wyandotte, Michigan, Melody was born on August 28, 1964 to the late William Grant and Sheila Kathleen O’Donnell Van Horn.
Melody worked as an optician. She will be remembered...
Jo Ann Wiseman
Jan 1, 2021
Jo Ann Wiseman, 80, of Crossnore, NC, passed away on January 1st, 2021 at LifeCare in Banner Elk with loved ones by her side.
She was preceded by her father, Ray Aldridge, and her mother, Joan Aldridge.
She and her husband, Jack Wiseman, shared nearly 59 treasured years together. She is survived by Jack, her children,...
Glenna Kay Estes
Dec 29, 2020
Glenna Kay Booher Estes, age 66, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on July 07, 1954 to the late Glenn Booher and Sally Bowls Booher.
Glenna retired from Baxter Healthcare after 38 years of faithful service. She...
Anne Davis
Dec 29, 2020
Anne Price Davis, age 65, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at her residence. The daughter of the late Sylvester and Lila Hembree Price, she was born in Burke County, North Carolina on August 06, 1955.
A loving and caring mother, grandmother and sister, Anne is survived by one daughter,...
Earl Wilson Durham
Dec 28, 2020
Earl Wilson Durham, 93, of Asheville, North Carolina and formerly of Marion, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020.
He was born in McDowell County on January 05, 1927 and was a veteran of the United States Army.
He is preceded in death by his late wife, Frances Durham.
He is survived by six children...
Doris Marie Biddix
Dec 28, 2020
Doris “Rosie” Canipe Biddix, 81, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
She was born in Mitchell County on October 26, 1939 to the late Burns and Verdie Patrick Canipe.
Rosie loved the Lord, and she was a faithful member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church for...
Frances Curci
Dec 26, 2020
Frances Curci, age 97, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo. The daughter of the late Domenic and Mary Rafeal Gallelo, she was born in Bronx, New York on January 19, 1923.
A private graveside service will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Park...
Joan Goings Grant
Dec 26, 2020
Joan Goings Grant, better known as Mamaw, age 66, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Duke University Hospital.
She was born in McDowell County on April 17, 1954 to the late Lawrence Elmer Goings and Lillie Mae Kirby Goings.
Joan enjoyed visiting the beach with her family. She ran a bingo...
Corey Austin Hudson
Dec 25, 2020
Corey Austin Hudson, age 25, of Fairview, North Carolina, passed away on December 25, 2020.
A native of Ocala, Florida, he was born on July 29, 1995 to Sandra Ayers Parham and the late Charles Dudley Hudson, Jr.
Corey enjoyed being outdoors and going to the beach. A loving son, grandson, and brother, he also enjoyed swimming and...
Jimmy Eugene Smith
Dec 25, 2020
Jimmy Eugene Smith, age 79, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. The son of the late Franklin and Martha Lou Pope Smith, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on February 24, 1941.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Mary E. Tilson
Dec 24, 2020
Mary E. Tilson, age 84, of Nebo, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on the night of Thursday, December 24, 2020. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on July 28, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Will and Othel Waters Raines.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Glenn H. Warren
Dec 24, 2020
Mr. Glenn H. Warren, age 73, of Old Fort, North Carolina, while surrounded by loved ones, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his residence. The son of the late James and Ida Jane Ollis Warren, he was born in Asheville, North Carolina on August 20, 1947.
Glenn, who was an amazing, loving and caring daddy,...
Martha Sue Ortiz
Dec 24, 2020
In the early morning hours of Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 2020, Martha Sue Ortiz, age 84, of Marion, North Carolina, made that wonderful cross over to Heaven at Autumn Care of Marion. The daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth Kent Laughter, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on December 06, 1936.
In addition...
Donna Kay Fisher
Dec 23, 2020
Donna Kay Fisher, 65, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on April 28, 1955.
She is preceded in death by her son, Stephen Slagle.
Donna, who enjoyed spending time with her family, is survived by her daughter, Shannon...
Kay Fowler
Dec 23, 2020
Kay Fowler, age 47, of Bostic, North Carolina, departed to be the Lord and to celebrate the holiday season with her parents, Bob and Sylvia Dean Dayberry Fowler, on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. Kay passed away at her residence with her loving family at her side. She was born in Boiling Springs, North Carolina on February 28, 1973.
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Gene Cable
Dec 22, 2020
Gene Cable, age 79, went home to be with his Lord, on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. He was born in Swain County, North Carolina, on August 30, 1941, to the late Clinton and Loretta Hyde Cable.
Gene was a member of Living Waters Tabernacle in Old Fort, North Carolina. He loved his church, work, fishing, his dogs &...
Harold Eugene Whitesides
Dec 22, 2020
Mr. Harold E. Whitesides, age 80, of Forest City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on the night of Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills SECU Inpatient Unit in Forest City. The son of the late Ewart Whitesides and Louise Jamison Patterson.
A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Harold had worked...
Karen Nanette Martin
Dec 21, 2020
In the early morning hours of Monday, December 21, 2020, Karen N. Martin, age 61, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. The daughter of the late Nathaniel and Ophelia Swepson Martin Owens, she was born in Marion, North Carolina on April 28, 1959.
In addition...
Jerry Lee VanDyke
Dec 21, 2020
Mr. Jerry Lee VanDyke, age 78, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at his residence. He was born on August 01, 1942 in Rutherford County, North Carolina to the late Paul Franklin and Ruth Wilkerson VanDyke.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary White VanDyke; his two children, Chris VanDyke and Jason VanDyke (Tonia);...
Rhonda Lynn Seagle
Dec 20, 2020
Rhonda Lynn Seagle, age 64, went to be with the Lord, at her home, on Sunday, December 20, 2020. She was born on August 07, 1956 in McDowell County, North Carolina. She was born to the late Ray Eugene and Ella Mae Hicks Seagle.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister,...
Melody Ann Robinson
Jan 2, 2021
Melody Ann Van Horn Robinson, age 56, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, January 02, 2021 at Carolinas HealthCare System- Blue Ridge.
A native of Wyandotte, Michigan, Melody was born on August 28, 1964 to the late William Grant and Sheila Kathleen O’Donnell Van Horn.
Melody worked as an optician. She will be remembered...
Jo Ann Wiseman
Jan 1, 2021
Jo Ann Wiseman, 80, of Crossnore, NC, passed away on January 1st, 2021 at LifeCare in Banner Elk with loved ones by her side.
She was preceded by her father, Ray Aldridge, and her mother, Joan Aldridge.
She and her husband, Jack Wiseman, shared nearly 59 treasured years together. She is survived by Jack, her children,...
Glenna Kay Estes
Dec 29, 2020
Glenna Kay Booher Estes, age 66, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on July 07, 1954 to the late Glenn Booher and Sally Bowls Booher.
Glenna retired from Baxter Healthcare after 38 years of faithful service. She...
Anne Davis
Dec 29, 2020
Anne Price Davis, age 65, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at her residence. The daughter of the late Sylvester and Lila Hembree Price, she was born in Burke County, North Carolina on August 06, 1955.
A loving and caring mother, grandmother and sister, Anne is survived by one daughter,...
Earl Wilson Durham
Dec 28, 2020
Earl Wilson Durham, 93, of Asheville, North Carolina and formerly of Marion, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020.
He was born in McDowell County on January 05, 1927 and was a veteran of the United States Army.
He is preceded in death by his late wife, Frances Durham.
He is survived by six children...
Doris Marie Biddix
Dec 28, 2020
Doris “Rosie” Canipe Biddix, 81, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
She was born in Mitchell County on October 26, 1939 to the late Burns and Verdie Patrick Canipe.
Rosie loved the Lord, and she was a faithful member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church for...
Frances Curci
Dec 26, 2020
Frances Curci, age 97, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo. The daughter of the late Domenic and Mary Rafeal Gallelo, she was born in Bronx, New York on January 19, 1923.
A private graveside service will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Park...
Joan Goings Grant
Dec 26, 2020
Joan Goings Grant, better known as Mamaw, age 66, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Duke University Hospital.
She was born in McDowell County on April 17, 1954 to the late Lawrence Elmer Goings and Lillie Mae Kirby Goings.
Joan enjoyed visiting the beach with her family. She ran a bingo...
Corey Austin Hudson
Dec 25, 2020
Corey Austin Hudson, age 25, of Fairview, North Carolina, passed away on December 25, 2020.
A native of Ocala, Florida, he was born on July 29, 1995 to Sandra Ayers Parham and the late Charles Dudley Hudson, Jr.
Corey enjoyed being outdoors and going to the beach. A loving son, grandson, and brother, he also enjoyed swimming and...
Jimmy Eugene Smith
Dec 25, 2020
Jimmy Eugene Smith, age 79, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. The son of the late Franklin and Martha Lou Pope Smith, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on February 24, 1941.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Mary E. Tilson
Dec 24, 2020
Mary E. Tilson, age 84, of Nebo, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on the night of Thursday, December 24, 2020. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on July 28, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Will and Othel Waters Raines.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Glenn H. Warren
Dec 24, 2020
Mr. Glenn H. Warren, age 73, of Old Fort, North Carolina, while surrounded by loved ones, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his residence. The son of the late James and Ida Jane Ollis Warren, he was born in Asheville, North Carolina on August 20, 1947.
Glenn, who was an amazing, loving and caring daddy,...
Martha Sue Ortiz
Dec 24, 2020
In the early morning hours of Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 2020, Martha Sue Ortiz, age 84, of Marion, North Carolina, made that wonderful cross over to Heaven at Autumn Care of Marion. The daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth Kent Laughter, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on December 06, 1936.
In addition...
Donna Kay Fisher
Dec 23, 2020
Donna Kay Fisher, 65, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on April 28, 1955.
She is preceded in death by her son, Stephen Slagle.
Donna, who enjoyed spending time with her family, is survived by her daughter, Shannon...
Kay Fowler
Dec 23, 2020
Kay Fowler, age 47, of Bostic, North Carolina, departed to be the Lord and to celebrate the holiday season with her parents, Bob and Sylvia Dean Dayberry Fowler, on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. Kay passed away at her residence with her loving family at her side. She was born in Boiling Springs, North Carolina on February 28, 1973.
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Gene Cable
Dec 22, 2020
Gene Cable, age 79, went home to be with his Lord, on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. He was born in Swain County, North Carolina, on August 30, 1941, to the late Clinton and Loretta Hyde Cable.
Gene was a member of Living Waters Tabernacle in Old Fort, North Carolina. He loved his church, work, fishing, his dogs &...
Harold Eugene Whitesides
Dec 22, 2020
Mr. Harold E. Whitesides, age 80, of Forest City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on the night of Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills SECU Inpatient Unit in Forest City. The son of the late Ewart Whitesides and Louise Jamison Patterson.
A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Harold had worked...
Karen Nanette Martin
Dec 21, 2020
In the early morning hours of Monday, December 21, 2020, Karen N. Martin, age 61, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. The daughter of the late Nathaniel and Ophelia Swepson Martin Owens, she was born in Marion, North Carolina on April 28, 1959.
In addition...
Jerry Lee VanDyke
Dec 21, 2020
Mr. Jerry Lee VanDyke, age 78, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at his residence. He was born on August 01, 1942 in Rutherford County, North Carolina to the late Paul Franklin and Ruth Wilkerson VanDyke.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary White VanDyke; his two children, Chris VanDyke and Jason VanDyke (Tonia);...
Rhonda Lynn Seagle
Dec 20, 2020
Rhonda Lynn Seagle, age 64, went to be with the Lord, at her home, on Sunday, December 20, 2020. She was born on August 07, 1956 in McDowell County, North Carolina. She was born to the late Ray Eugene and Ella Mae Hicks Seagle.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister,...
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