Obituaries
Pamela Allison
Feb 16, 2020
Pamela Atkins Allison, age 58, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at her residence on Sunday, February 16, 2020. The daughter of Margie Toney Atkins of Marion and the late C.W. Atkins, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on May 19, 1961.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald...
Doris Ann Cochran
Feb 16, 2020
Doris Ann McCoy Cochran, age 64, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills-Inpatient Unit in Forest City. Born in McDowell County on December 29, 1955, she was the only child of the late Grady Lee and Annie Gardin McCoy.
Doris was a graduate of Nebo High...
Robert Glenn Carter
Feb 14, 2020
Robert “Bob” Glenn Carter, age 76, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 at Memorial Campus in Asheville. Born in Orlando, Florida on June 21, 1943 to the late Robert and Hattie Warren Carter.
He is preceded in death by his infant daughter, as well as one brother Phillip Jackson Carter.
Bob...
Nicholas "Nick" Devinney
Feb 14, 2020
Nicholas “Nick” Devinney, age 90, of the Pleasant Gardens Community, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 14, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. A native of McDowell County, Nick was born on June 28, 1929 to the late Raymond and Essie Martin Devinney.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by...
James Gaylen Vance
Feb 14, 2020
On the morning of Friday, February 14, 2020, James Gaylen Vance, age 86, of Marion, North Carolina passed away at his residence. A native of Mt. Hope, West Virginia, he was born on November 20, 1933 to the late William and Nanny Bennett Vance.
He is preceded in death by his wife Antoinette Giannonne Vance.
James...
Michael Abbott
Feb 12, 2020
During the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 12, 2020, Mr. Michael Guy Abbott, age 63 of Old Fort, departed from this world unexpectedly at his residence. The son of the late Guy Lewis Abbott and Rosemary Smith Abbott, he was born on July 13, 1956, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Michael’s chosen profession was in food service management for his...
Bobby Woodrow Waldroup
Feb 10, 2020
On the evening of Monday, February 10, 2020, Mr. Bobby Woodrow Waldroup, age 78 of Marion, departed from the physical world at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. Born on June 20, 1941 in Madison County, he was the son of the late Roby Waldroup and Maybell Price Waldroup.
Bobby was retired from Drexel Heritage following thirty-five...
Tyler Poole
Feb 9, 2020
On the morning of Sunday, February 09, 2020, Tyler Poole, age 25, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly from injuries he sustained in an automobile accident. Tyler was born in Morganton, North Carolina on April 26, 1994 and was the son of Neil and Holly Reeves Poole of Marion, North Carolina.
He was preceded in death by his...
James Junior Cranford
Feb 8, 2020
James Junior Cranford, age 92, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 08, 2020 at Autumn Care of Marion. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on August 11, 1927, he was the son of the late Charles and Aletha Moody Cranford.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Elizabeth Joan Cribbs
Feb 8, 2020
Elizabeth Joan Baricev Cribbs, age 76, passed away peacefully February 8, 2020 due to congestive heart failure in Asheville, NC. She was born August 7, 1943 in Biloxi, MS to Peter and Jane Brown Baricev. Having grown up mainly in Hattiesburg, MS, Beth attended the University of Southern Mississippi, where she majored in Communications and worked in radio before...
Connie "Jack" Spratt
Feb 7, 2020
Mr. Connie “Jack” Spratt, age 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on the night of Friday, February 07, 2020 at Charles George VA Medical Center’s Hospice & Palliative Care Unit in Asheville. Born in Baileysville, West Virginia on August 20, 1939, he was the son of the late James Spratt and Goldie Bailey Frances.
In addition...
Donald "Butch" Nunnally
Feb 6, 2020
On Thursday, February 06, 2020, while surrounded by his loved ones, Mr. Donald “Butch” Nunnally, age 77, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, Butch was born on May 13, 1942 and was the son of Madeline Davis Nunnally of Marion and the late Charles Otto Nunnally.
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Charles David Bradfield
Feb 6, 2020
Charles David Bradfield, age 73, of Newland, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 06, 2020. The son of the late Donald and Betty Ann Bradfield, he was born in St. Louis, Missouri on November 26, 1946. In addition to his parents, he was preceded on death by his loving wife, Irene Angela Bradfield.
A veteran of the...
Andy Crawford
Feb 6, 2020
Andy Crawford, age 40, loving husband, father, son, brother and friend, passed away unexpectedly on the night of Thursday, February 06, 2020. The son of Joe and Wanda Crawford of Crouse, North Carolina, Andy was born in Palm Beach County, Florida on March 10, 1979.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Rob Crawford, who passed away...
Katherine Brown
Feb 5, 2020
Katherine Crowder Brown, age 78, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, February 05, 2020 at her residence with her loving family at her side. The daughter of the late Roscoe and Edith Riddle Crowder, she was born in Spruce Pine, North Carolina on June 17, 1941.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Jamie Laughter
Feb 4, 2020
Jamie Laughter, age 43, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday February 04, 2020. A native of Burke County, North Carolina, born on July 20, 1976, he was the son of the late James and Joann Pearson Laughter.
Having been talented in many ways, Jamie was an avid outdoorsman and really enjoyed doing tree removals.
Jamie...
Kathy Greene
Feb 4, 2020
Kathy Bradley Greene, age 59, of the Pleasant Gardens Community, departed to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 04, 2020 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville following a courageous battle with cancer. Her loved ones were by her side. Born in Yancey County, North Carolina on April 17, 1960, she was the daughter of Elizabeth...
Douglas M. Cummings, Sr.
Feb 2, 2020
Mr. Douglas M. Cummings, Sr., age 69, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, February 02, 2020 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. Born in Otsego County, New York on January 23, 1951, he was the son of the late Elmer and Bernice Johnson Cummings.
Douglas is survived by his many friends he met...
Mildred "Millie" Ward
Feb 2, 2020
Mildred “Millie” Phillips Ward, age 85, of Pineville, North Carolina, was ushered into the presence of her Savior on Sunday, February 02, 2020 at Atrium Health Hospital in Pineville. She was surrounded by her family. A native of Yancey County, North Carolina, born on July 17, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Belle McCurry Phillips.
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Herbert James Barnes
Feb 1, 2020
Mr. Herbert James Barnes, age 66, of Marion, passed away, Saturday February 1, 2020 at his residence.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 12th, 2020, at Mt. Zion AME Church, 75 Zion Road, Marion, NC 28752, at 4:30 p.m.
Pamela Allison
Feb 16, 2020
Pamela Atkins Allison, age 58, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at her residence on Sunday, February 16, 2020. The daughter of Margie Toney Atkins of Marion and the late C.W. Atkins, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on May 19, 1961.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald...
Doris Ann Cochran
Feb 16, 2020
Doris Ann McCoy Cochran, age 64, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills-Inpatient Unit in Forest City. Born in McDowell County on December 29, 1955, she was the only child of the late Grady Lee and Annie Gardin McCoy.
Doris was a graduate of Nebo High...
Robert Glenn Carter
Feb 14, 2020
Robert “Bob” Glenn Carter, age 76, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 at Memorial Campus in Asheville. Born in Orlando, Florida on June 21, 1943 to the late Robert and Hattie Warren Carter.
He is preceded in death by his infant daughter, as well as one brother Phillip Jackson Carter.
Bob...
Nicholas "Nick" Devinney
Feb 14, 2020
Nicholas “Nick” Devinney, age 90, of the Pleasant Gardens Community, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 14, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. A native of McDowell County, Nick was born on June 28, 1929 to the late Raymond and Essie Martin Devinney.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by...
James Gaylen Vance
Feb 14, 2020
On the morning of Friday, February 14, 2020, James Gaylen Vance, age 86, of Marion, North Carolina passed away at his residence. A native of Mt. Hope, West Virginia, he was born on November 20, 1933 to the late William and Nanny Bennett Vance.
He is preceded in death by his wife Antoinette Giannonne Vance.
James...
Michael Abbott
Feb 12, 2020
During the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 12, 2020, Mr. Michael Guy Abbott, age 63 of Old Fort, departed from this world unexpectedly at his residence. The son of the late Guy Lewis Abbott and Rosemary Smith Abbott, he was born on July 13, 1956, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Michael’s chosen profession was in food service management for his...
Bobby Woodrow Waldroup
Feb 10, 2020
On the evening of Monday, February 10, 2020, Mr. Bobby Woodrow Waldroup, age 78 of Marion, departed from the physical world at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. Born on June 20, 1941 in Madison County, he was the son of the late Roby Waldroup and Maybell Price Waldroup.
Bobby was retired from Drexel Heritage following thirty-five...
Tyler Poole
Feb 9, 2020
On the morning of Sunday, February 09, 2020, Tyler Poole, age 25, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly from injuries he sustained in an automobile accident. Tyler was born in Morganton, North Carolina on April 26, 1994 and was the son of Neil and Holly Reeves Poole of Marion, North Carolina.
He was preceded in death by his...
James Junior Cranford
Feb 8, 2020
James Junior Cranford, age 92, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 08, 2020 at Autumn Care of Marion. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on August 11, 1927, he was the son of the late Charles and Aletha Moody Cranford.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Elizabeth Joan Cribbs
Feb 8, 2020
Elizabeth Joan Baricev Cribbs, age 76, passed away peacefully February 8, 2020 due to congestive heart failure in Asheville, NC. She was born August 7, 1943 in Biloxi, MS to Peter and Jane Brown Baricev. Having grown up mainly in Hattiesburg, MS, Beth attended the University of Southern Mississippi, where she majored in Communications and worked in radio before...
Connie "Jack" Spratt
Feb 7, 2020
Mr. Connie “Jack” Spratt, age 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on the night of Friday, February 07, 2020 at Charles George VA Medical Center’s Hospice & Palliative Care Unit in Asheville. Born in Baileysville, West Virginia on August 20, 1939, he was the son of the late James Spratt and Goldie Bailey Frances.
In addition...
Donald "Butch" Nunnally
Feb 6, 2020
On Thursday, February 06, 2020, while surrounded by his loved ones, Mr. Donald “Butch” Nunnally, age 77, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, Butch was born on May 13, 1942 and was the son of Madeline Davis Nunnally of Marion and the late Charles Otto Nunnally.
...
Charles David Bradfield
Feb 6, 2020
Charles David Bradfield, age 73, of Newland, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 06, 2020. The son of the late Donald and Betty Ann Bradfield, he was born in St. Louis, Missouri on November 26, 1946. In addition to his parents, he was preceded on death by his loving wife, Irene Angela Bradfield.
A veteran of the...
Andy Crawford
Feb 6, 2020
Andy Crawford, age 40, loving husband, father, son, brother and friend, passed away unexpectedly on the night of Thursday, February 06, 2020. The son of Joe and Wanda Crawford of Crouse, North Carolina, Andy was born in Palm Beach County, Florida on March 10, 1979.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Rob Crawford, who passed away...
Katherine Brown
Feb 5, 2020
Katherine Crowder Brown, age 78, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, February 05, 2020 at her residence with her loving family at her side. The daughter of the late Roscoe and Edith Riddle Crowder, she was born in Spruce Pine, North Carolina on June 17, 1941.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Jamie Laughter
Feb 4, 2020
Jamie Laughter, age 43, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday February 04, 2020. A native of Burke County, North Carolina, born on July 20, 1976, he was the son of the late James and Joann Pearson Laughter.
Having been talented in many ways, Jamie was an avid outdoorsman and really enjoyed doing tree removals.
Jamie...
Kathy Greene
Feb 4, 2020
Kathy Bradley Greene, age 59, of the Pleasant Gardens Community, departed to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 04, 2020 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville following a courageous battle with cancer. Her loved ones were by her side. Born in Yancey County, North Carolina on April 17, 1960, she was the daughter of Elizabeth...
Douglas M. Cummings, Sr.
Feb 2, 2020
Mr. Douglas M. Cummings, Sr., age 69, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, February 02, 2020 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. Born in Otsego County, New York on January 23, 1951, he was the son of the late Elmer and Bernice Johnson Cummings.
Douglas is survived by his many friends he met...
Mildred "Millie" Ward
Feb 2, 2020
Mildred “Millie” Phillips Ward, age 85, of Pineville, North Carolina, was ushered into the presence of her Savior on Sunday, February 02, 2020 at Atrium Health Hospital in Pineville. She was surrounded by her family. A native of Yancey County, North Carolina, born on July 17, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Belle McCurry Phillips.
...
Herbert James Barnes
Feb 1, 2020
Mr. Herbert James Barnes, age 66, of Marion, passed away, Saturday February 1, 2020 at his residence.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 12th, 2020, at Mt. Zion AME Church, 75 Zion Road, Marion, NC 28752, at 4:30 p.m.
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