Obituaries
Hope Kelley
May 17, 2020
On the morning of Sunday, May 17, 2020, while surrounded by her amazing and loving family, Hope Stevens Kelley, age 48, following a lengthy and very courageous battle with cancer, departed to be with the Lord at her residence. The daughter of Beverly Jo Ezell Stevens of Marion, North Carolina and the late Joel Ray Stevens, Hope was born...
Megan Denise Vess
May 16, 2020
Miss Megan Denise Vess, age 18, following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, made that wonderful cross over into Heaven on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Mission Hospital-McDowell. Her loving family was by her side. The daughter of Randall and Amber Milhorn Vess of Marion, North Carolina, Megan was born in Johnson City, Tennessee on November 14,...
David L. McKinney
May 15, 2020
On the morning of Friday, May 15, 2020, while surrounded by his loved ones, Mr. David L. McKinney, age 64, of the Turkey Cove Community, passed away at his residence. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on July 15, 1955, he was the son of the late Russell Jack and Lennie Hollifield McKinney.
A loving...
James "Von" Lipe
May 13, 2020
Mr. James “Von” Lipe, age 54, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on October 01, 1965, he was the son of George “GG” Lipe of Marion and Verdie Stevens Propst of Old Fort.
A loving son, brother and friend, Von enjoyed spending time...
Steven Michael Hicks
May 13, 2020
Steven Michael Hicks, age 66, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the night of Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Pelican Health-Asheville. The son of the late Melvin and Dolores Boyd Hicks, he was born in Washington County, Tennessee on December 15, 1953.
A retired painter, Steven was truly loved by his family. He will be missed by...
Inez Durham
May 12, 2020
On the morning of Tuesday, May 12, 2020, Mrs. Inez Jones Durham, age 87 of Morganton, departed from this world at Burke Hospice and Palliative Care in Valdese. The daughter of the late Arvel Adam Jones and Lessie Mace Jones, she was born in McDowell County on November 03, 1932.
A loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister...
Randy R. Chrisawn
May 11, 2020
Mr. Randy R. Chrisawn, age 61, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away at his residence on Monday, May 11, 2020. The son of the late Claude and Phyllis Wilson Chrisawn, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on April 24, 1959.
At this time, no services are planned.
Dallas Taylor
May 11, 2020
Dallas Taylor, age 79, of Old Fort, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Monday, May 11, 2020 at his residence. His loving family was by his side during this journey. Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on August 05, 1940, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Gertrude Wright Taylor. He was also...
Marianna Cowan
May 10, 2020
Marianna Elliott Cowan, age 91, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Rose Hill Retirement Community in Marion. The daughter of the late W. P. Elliott and Emma Hensley Elliott, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on May 25, 1928.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Bertie Wilson
May 9, 2020
On the morning of Saturday, May 09, 2020, while surrounded by her beloved family at her son’s residence, Mrs. Bertie Chrisawn Wilson, age 90 of Marion, took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord. The daughter of the late John Will Chrisawn and Della Smith Chrisawn, she was born in Yancey county on June 07, 1929.
A...
Bruce Randall Boone
May 9, 2020
During the early morning hours of Saturday, May 09, 2020, Mr. Bruce “Randy” Boone, age 58, of Bakersville, North Carolina, passed away at his residence with his loved ones by his side. The son of Georgia Ann Gouge Moffitt, and the late Bruce Boone, he was bon in Mitchell County on June 06, 1961.
An avid wrestling fan, Randy...
Mildred Vinnie Morris
May 9, 2020
Mrs. Mildred Vinnie Clontz Morris, age 89 years old of Old Fort, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 09, 2020. She died peacefully at her home with her husband Howard, step-daughter Brenda and husband Donald, and her beloved Bubba by her side.
She loved the Lord with all her heart. She is eternally at rest and...
Robert Clyde Parish
May 8, 2020
Mr, Robert Clyde Parish, age 83 of the Woodlawn Community of Marion, and of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on the morning of Friday, May 08, 2020 at his residence with his loved ones by his side. The son of the late Henry Clyde Parish and Marie Graves Parish, he was born in Long Beach, California on September 04, 1936.
...
Ronald Edward Lunsford
May 8, 2020
On the evening of Friday, May 8, 2020, Ronald Edward Lunsford, age 81, of Marion, North Carolina passed away at Mission-Memorial Campus of Asheville. A native of Buncombe County, Ronald was born on June 18, 1938 to the late Edward and Bertha Ball Lunsford.
Along with his parents, Ronald is preceded in death by one sister, Jackie...
Chad Ryan Owenby
May 8, 2020
Mr. Chad Ryan Owenby, age 46, of Nashville, Tennessee and formerly of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 08, 2020 at TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville. The son of Cecil Owenby of Black Mountain, North Carolina and the late Mildred Padgett Worley, Chad was born in Asheville, North Carolina on September 09, 1973.
...
John Douglas Haney
May 5, 2020
John Douglas Haney, age 81, of Black Mountain, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, May 05, 2020. The son of the late George and Bertha Rickman Haney, he was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on May 26, 1938.
No services are planned at the moment.
Minnie Timmermann
May 5, 2020
On the afternoon of Tuesday, May 05, 2020, Mrs. Minnie Papiani Timmermann, age 92 of Marion, was embraced into eternity by the loving arms of her Savior, while at Autumn Care of Marion. The daughter of the John Papiani and Rose Raymond Papiani, she was born in Polk County Iowa on March 30, 1928.
Minnie was a member of...
Samuel James Cook
May 3, 2020
On the night of Sunday, May 03, 2020, shortly after coming into this world, Samuel James Cook, passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving parents, Gary and Dawn Ledford Cook of the Woodlawn Community.
Although for a brief moment, Samuel touched many hearts. “And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked...
Melanie Dawn Davidson
May 3, 2020
Melanie Dawn McIntosh Davidson, age 46, of the Glenwood Community, while surrounded by her family and friends, departed to be with the Lord at 11:59 a.m. on Sunday, May 03, 2020 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born December 22, 1973, she was the daughter of L C McIntosh of...
David "Tom" Miller
May 3, 2020
On the evening of Sunday, May 03, 2020, Mr. David “Tom” Miller, of Nebo, passed away at his residence with his loving family by his side. A son of the late Everett Owen Miller and Stella Baker Miller, Tom was born in Hamilton County in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
A United States Navy Veteran, Tom later served in the Naval reserves....
Hope Kelley
May 17, 2020
On the morning of Sunday, May 17, 2020, while surrounded by her amazing and loving family, Hope Stevens Kelley, age 48, following a lengthy and very courageous battle with cancer, departed to be with the Lord at her residence. The daughter of Beverly Jo Ezell Stevens of Marion, North Carolina and the late Joel Ray Stevens, Hope was born...
Megan Denise Vess
May 16, 2020
Miss Megan Denise Vess, age 18, following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, made that wonderful cross over into Heaven on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Mission Hospital-McDowell. Her loving family was by her side. The daughter of Randall and Amber Milhorn Vess of Marion, North Carolina, Megan was born in Johnson City, Tennessee on November 14,...
David L. McKinney
May 15, 2020
On the morning of Friday, May 15, 2020, while surrounded by his loved ones, Mr. David L. McKinney, age 64, of the Turkey Cove Community, passed away at his residence. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on July 15, 1955, he was the son of the late Russell Jack and Lennie Hollifield McKinney.
A loving...
James "Von" Lipe
May 13, 2020
Mr. James “Von” Lipe, age 54, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on October 01, 1965, he was the son of George “GG” Lipe of Marion and Verdie Stevens Propst of Old Fort.
A loving son, brother and friend, Von enjoyed spending time...
Steven Michael Hicks
May 13, 2020
Steven Michael Hicks, age 66, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the night of Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Pelican Health-Asheville. The son of the late Melvin and Dolores Boyd Hicks, he was born in Washington County, Tennessee on December 15, 1953.
A retired painter, Steven was truly loved by his family. He will be missed by...
Inez Durham
May 12, 2020
On the morning of Tuesday, May 12, 2020, Mrs. Inez Jones Durham, age 87 of Morganton, departed from this world at Burke Hospice and Palliative Care in Valdese. The daughter of the late Arvel Adam Jones and Lessie Mace Jones, she was born in McDowell County on November 03, 1932.
A loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister...
Randy R. Chrisawn
May 11, 2020
Mr. Randy R. Chrisawn, age 61, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away at his residence on Monday, May 11, 2020. The son of the late Claude and Phyllis Wilson Chrisawn, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on April 24, 1959.
At this time, no services are planned.
Dallas Taylor
May 11, 2020
Dallas Taylor, age 79, of Old Fort, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Monday, May 11, 2020 at his residence. His loving family was by his side during this journey. Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on August 05, 1940, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Gertrude Wright Taylor. He was also...
Marianna Cowan
May 10, 2020
Marianna Elliott Cowan, age 91, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Rose Hill Retirement Community in Marion. The daughter of the late W. P. Elliott and Emma Hensley Elliott, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on May 25, 1928.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Bertie Wilson
May 9, 2020
On the morning of Saturday, May 09, 2020, while surrounded by her beloved family at her son’s residence, Mrs. Bertie Chrisawn Wilson, age 90 of Marion, took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord. The daughter of the late John Will Chrisawn and Della Smith Chrisawn, she was born in Yancey county on June 07, 1929.
A...
Bruce Randall Boone
May 9, 2020
During the early morning hours of Saturday, May 09, 2020, Mr. Bruce “Randy” Boone, age 58, of Bakersville, North Carolina, passed away at his residence with his loved ones by his side. The son of Georgia Ann Gouge Moffitt, and the late Bruce Boone, he was bon in Mitchell County on June 06, 1961.
An avid wrestling fan, Randy...
Mildred Vinnie Morris
May 9, 2020
Mrs. Mildred Vinnie Clontz Morris, age 89 years old of Old Fort, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 09, 2020. She died peacefully at her home with her husband Howard, step-daughter Brenda and husband Donald, and her beloved Bubba by her side.
She loved the Lord with all her heart. She is eternally at rest and...
Robert Clyde Parish
May 8, 2020
Mr, Robert Clyde Parish, age 83 of the Woodlawn Community of Marion, and of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on the morning of Friday, May 08, 2020 at his residence with his loved ones by his side. The son of the late Henry Clyde Parish and Marie Graves Parish, he was born in Long Beach, California on September 04, 1936.
...
Ronald Edward Lunsford
May 8, 2020
On the evening of Friday, May 8, 2020, Ronald Edward Lunsford, age 81, of Marion, North Carolina passed away at Mission-Memorial Campus of Asheville. A native of Buncombe County, Ronald was born on June 18, 1938 to the late Edward and Bertha Ball Lunsford.
Along with his parents, Ronald is preceded in death by one sister, Jackie...
Chad Ryan Owenby
May 8, 2020
Mr. Chad Ryan Owenby, age 46, of Nashville, Tennessee and formerly of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 08, 2020 at TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville. The son of Cecil Owenby of Black Mountain, North Carolina and the late Mildred Padgett Worley, Chad was born in Asheville, North Carolina on September 09, 1973.
...
John Douglas Haney
May 5, 2020
John Douglas Haney, age 81, of Black Mountain, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, May 05, 2020. The son of the late George and Bertha Rickman Haney, he was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on May 26, 1938.
No services are planned at the moment.
Minnie Timmermann
May 5, 2020
On the afternoon of Tuesday, May 05, 2020, Mrs. Minnie Papiani Timmermann, age 92 of Marion, was embraced into eternity by the loving arms of her Savior, while at Autumn Care of Marion. The daughter of the John Papiani and Rose Raymond Papiani, she was born in Polk County Iowa on March 30, 1928.
Minnie was a member of...
Samuel James Cook
May 3, 2020
On the night of Sunday, May 03, 2020, shortly after coming into this world, Samuel James Cook, passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving parents, Gary and Dawn Ledford Cook of the Woodlawn Community.
Although for a brief moment, Samuel touched many hearts. “And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked...
Melanie Dawn Davidson
May 3, 2020
Melanie Dawn McIntosh Davidson, age 46, of the Glenwood Community, while surrounded by her family and friends, departed to be with the Lord at 11:59 a.m. on Sunday, May 03, 2020 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born December 22, 1973, she was the daughter of L C McIntosh of...
David "Tom" Miller
May 3, 2020
On the evening of Sunday, May 03, 2020, Mr. David “Tom” Miller, of Nebo, passed away at his residence with his loving family by his side. A son of the late Everett Owen Miller and Stella Baker Miller, Tom was born in Hamilton County in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
A United States Navy Veteran, Tom later served in the Naval reserves....
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