Obituaries
Ronnie Lee Brooks
May 6, 2021
On the night of Thursday, May 06, 2021, Mr. Ronnie Lee Brooks, loving and amazing husband, father, grandfather and brother, made that wonderful cross over into Heaven at his residence. His loved ones were by his side. A resident of McDowell County, North Carolina, he was born on August 09, 1950 and was the son of Ida Brooks...
Joe Johnny Ledford
May 4, 2021
On Tuesday afternoon, May 04, 2021, Mr. Joe Ledford, 82, of Bakersville, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life at his residence with his family at his side.
A native of Mitchell County, Joe was born on September 14, 1938 to the late Earnest and Lennis Stafford Ledford.
Joe was the former owner of Ledford’s Wrecker Service...
Diane Morgan Frye
May 4, 2021
Diane Morgan Frye, 50, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, May 04, 2021 at her residence.
She was born in Burke County on June 05, 1970 to Edward Eugene Morgan and Brenda Crawley Morgan.
Diane was a lifelong learner who spent her whole life educating others. Most recently, she was a teacher at McDowell Early...
VirJean Janice Delfosse
May 3, 2021
VirJean Martinson Delfosse, age 83, passed away at her residence, on Monday, May 03, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Roland and Mildred Martinson.
VirJean was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She also loved to travel and read. She loved animals, especially horses. VirJean had an avid interest in astronomy also.
In addition to her...
Sherry Linda Durham
May 2, 2021
On the morning of Sunday, May 02, 2021, Sherry Linda Johnson Durham peacefully departed this life into the hands of our loving Heavenly Father while at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.
Sherry was born in McDowell County on October 20, 1954 to the late Arthur Carl Johnson and Wanda Ricketts Johnson.
Sherry worked...
Billy Scott Wright, Jr.
May 1, 2021
Billy Scott Wright, Jr., age 20, of Marion, North Carolina, succumbed from injuries he sustained as a result of a motor vehicle accident shortly after midnight on Saturday, May 1st, 2021. Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on August 9th, 2000, he was the son of Billy Scott Wright, Sr. of Swannanoa and Crissy Sowers of Marion.
...
Janet Karen Wright
Apr 30, 2021
Janet Karen Shatley Wright, 68, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at her residence.
She was born June 05, 1952 in Ashe County to the late Guy and Ethel Coldiron Shatley.
Janet was a strong Christian woman, and she was a member of Faith Fellowship Church in Newdale. She was one of...
Patricia Ann Webb
Apr 28, 2021
Patricia Ann Gleason Webb, age 74, passed away on April 28, 2021 at her residence. Born February 17, 1947 in Paterson, NJ she was the daughter to the late John Leo Gleason (Paterson, NJ) and Mary Fee Gleason Daly (Plainfield, NJ). In addition to her parents including John Daly, she was preceded by daughter Sara Pearce Webb.
...
Norma Faith Stroud
Apr 25, 2021
On the morning of Sunday, April 25, 2021, Mrs. Norma Queen Stroud departed this life peacefully at her residence with her family by her side.
She was born in Buncombe County on October 12, 1946 to the late Roy Frank Queen and Hope McMahan Queen.
Norma loved the Lord and was a member of Bethel Baptist...
Marie Moore
Apr 24, 2021
Marie Wilkinson Moore, 69, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at sunset on April 24, 2021, with her daughter and a dear friend at her side. After a lengthy illness, Marie was ready to “go home”. On a rainy day, a brief moment of sunshine stole in the window, and carried her from pain. An angel on earth, she...
Ronnie D. Harvey
Apr 23, 2021
Ronnie D. Harvey of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on his 72nd birthday, April 23, 2021 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, Ronnie was the son of the late Rassie and Molly Harvey. He was also preceded in death by a grandchild; and two siblings.
He...
Jerry Alan Reel, Sr.
Apr 23, 2021
Jerry Alan Reel, Sr., 69, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion.
He was born in Richmond, Virginia on October 28, 1951 to the late Guy and Ruby Gentry Reel.
Jerry honorably served in the United States Army. He was a hard worker. Having known to be good...
Lena Belle Reeves
Apr 22, 2021
Mrs. Lena Belle Sanderson Reeves, age 88, of Bakersville, NC passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021.
No services are planned at this time.
Mollie Elizabeth McDaniel
Apr 20, 2021
Mollie Elizabeth Broadwell McDaniel was born in Marion, N.C., on January 7, 1965, to the late W. T. Broadwell, Jr. and Barbara Bolton Broadwell.
She spent her whole life roaming these hills and valleys as an amateur rock hound. Every extra container was filled with rocks and minerals and her mom was always removing them from the washing machine.
She...
Linda Judy Thompson
Apr 20, 2021
Linda Judy Thompson, age 71, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at her residence with loved ones at her side on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. The daughter of the late James Johnson and Bessie Vaughn O’Quinn, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on May 15, 1949.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Thomas Evans Haskel Tate
Apr 20, 2021
Thomas Evans Haskel Tate, age 81, passed away April 20, 2021. He was the son of the late John Haskel Tate and Vera lee Hampton Tate.
He was preceded in death by a son and a daughter; three sisters, Rebecca Reitz, Judy Hammerly, Shirley Coleman; and two brothers, Robert Tate and James Tate.
Thomas is survived by two brothers, Johnny...
Ronald Louis Tate
Apr 20, 2021
Ronald Louis Tate, 72, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
He was born in McDowell County on December 20, 1948 to the late James Millard Tate and Christine Corpening Tate.
Mr. Tate served first in the United States Marine Corps and later in the United States...
Mabel Parker
Apr 19, 2021
Mabel Creson Parker, 84, of Union Mills, North Carolina, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.
She was born in McDowell County on January 30, 1937 to the late Chester Wayne Creson and Rosie Mae Harris Creson.
Mabel was the valedictorian of her high school class and then earned credits...
Earlene Richardson
Apr 19, 2021
Earlene Hays Richardson, age 91, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at 11:00 p.m. on the night of Monday, April 19, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion. Born in Abilene, Texas on March 8, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Ladosky “Dot” Turner Hays.
Earlene lived a vibrant, active life and was very...
Darlene Laws Hall
Apr 19, 2021
Darlene Laws Hall, 71, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at her residence while surrounded by her family.
She was born in Mitchell County on July 04, 1949 to the late Ottis Laws and Clara Lee Presnell Laws.
Darlene was a hard worker and had the strongest spirit. She enjoyed cooking...
Ronnie Lee Brooks
May 6, 2021
On the night of Thursday, May 06, 2021, Mr. Ronnie Lee Brooks, loving and amazing husband, father, grandfather and brother, made that wonderful cross over into Heaven at his residence. His loved ones were by his side. A resident of McDowell County, North Carolina, he was born on August 09, 1950 and was the son of Ida Brooks...
Joe Johnny Ledford
May 4, 2021
On Tuesday afternoon, May 04, 2021, Mr. Joe Ledford, 82, of Bakersville, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life at his residence with his family at his side.
A native of Mitchell County, Joe was born on September 14, 1938 to the late Earnest and Lennis Stafford Ledford.
Joe was the former owner of Ledford’s Wrecker Service...
Diane Morgan Frye
May 4, 2021
Diane Morgan Frye, 50, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, May 04, 2021 at her residence.
She was born in Burke County on June 05, 1970 to Edward Eugene Morgan and Brenda Crawley Morgan.
Diane was a lifelong learner who spent her whole life educating others. Most recently, she was a teacher at McDowell Early...
VirJean Janice Delfosse
May 3, 2021
VirJean Martinson Delfosse, age 83, passed away at her residence, on Monday, May 03, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Roland and Mildred Martinson.
VirJean was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She also loved to travel and read. She loved animals, especially horses. VirJean had an avid interest in astronomy also.
In addition to her...
Sherry Linda Durham
May 2, 2021
On the morning of Sunday, May 02, 2021, Sherry Linda Johnson Durham peacefully departed this life into the hands of our loving Heavenly Father while at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.
Sherry was born in McDowell County on October 20, 1954 to the late Arthur Carl Johnson and Wanda Ricketts Johnson.
Sherry worked...
Billy Scott Wright, Jr.
May 1, 2021
Billy Scott Wright, Jr., age 20, of Marion, North Carolina, succumbed from injuries he sustained as a result of a motor vehicle accident shortly after midnight on Saturday, May 1st, 2021. Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on August 9th, 2000, he was the son of Billy Scott Wright, Sr. of Swannanoa and Crissy Sowers of Marion.
...
Janet Karen Wright
Apr 30, 2021
Janet Karen Shatley Wright, 68, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at her residence.
She was born June 05, 1952 in Ashe County to the late Guy and Ethel Coldiron Shatley.
Janet was a strong Christian woman, and she was a member of Faith Fellowship Church in Newdale. She was one of...
Patricia Ann Webb
Apr 28, 2021
Patricia Ann Gleason Webb, age 74, passed away on April 28, 2021 at her residence. Born February 17, 1947 in Paterson, NJ she was the daughter to the late John Leo Gleason (Paterson, NJ) and Mary Fee Gleason Daly (Plainfield, NJ). In addition to her parents including John Daly, she was preceded by daughter Sara Pearce Webb.
...
Norma Faith Stroud
Apr 25, 2021
On the morning of Sunday, April 25, 2021, Mrs. Norma Queen Stroud departed this life peacefully at her residence with her family by her side.
She was born in Buncombe County on October 12, 1946 to the late Roy Frank Queen and Hope McMahan Queen.
Norma loved the Lord and was a member of Bethel Baptist...
Marie Moore
Apr 24, 2021
Marie Wilkinson Moore, 69, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at sunset on April 24, 2021, with her daughter and a dear friend at her side. After a lengthy illness, Marie was ready to “go home”. On a rainy day, a brief moment of sunshine stole in the window, and carried her from pain. An angel on earth, she...
Ronnie D. Harvey
Apr 23, 2021
Ronnie D. Harvey of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on his 72nd birthday, April 23, 2021 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, Ronnie was the son of the late Rassie and Molly Harvey. He was also preceded in death by a grandchild; and two siblings.
He...
Jerry Alan Reel, Sr.
Apr 23, 2021
Jerry Alan Reel, Sr., 69, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion.
He was born in Richmond, Virginia on October 28, 1951 to the late Guy and Ruby Gentry Reel.
Jerry honorably served in the United States Army. He was a hard worker. Having known to be good...
Lena Belle Reeves
Apr 22, 2021
Mrs. Lena Belle Sanderson Reeves, age 88, of Bakersville, NC passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021.
No services are planned at this time.
Mollie Elizabeth McDaniel
Apr 20, 2021
Mollie Elizabeth Broadwell McDaniel was born in Marion, N.C., on January 7, 1965, to the late W. T. Broadwell, Jr. and Barbara Bolton Broadwell.
She spent her whole life roaming these hills and valleys as an amateur rock hound. Every extra container was filled with rocks and minerals and her mom was always removing them from the washing machine.
She...
Linda Judy Thompson
Apr 20, 2021
Linda Judy Thompson, age 71, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at her residence with loved ones at her side on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. The daughter of the late James Johnson and Bessie Vaughn O’Quinn, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on May 15, 1949.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Thomas Evans Haskel Tate
Apr 20, 2021
Thomas Evans Haskel Tate, age 81, passed away April 20, 2021. He was the son of the late John Haskel Tate and Vera lee Hampton Tate.
He was preceded in death by a son and a daughter; three sisters, Rebecca Reitz, Judy Hammerly, Shirley Coleman; and two brothers, Robert Tate and James Tate.
Thomas is survived by two brothers, Johnny...
Ronald Louis Tate
Apr 20, 2021
Ronald Louis Tate, 72, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
He was born in McDowell County on December 20, 1948 to the late James Millard Tate and Christine Corpening Tate.
Mr. Tate served first in the United States Marine Corps and later in the United States...
Mabel Parker
Apr 19, 2021
Mabel Creson Parker, 84, of Union Mills, North Carolina, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.
She was born in McDowell County on January 30, 1937 to the late Chester Wayne Creson and Rosie Mae Harris Creson.
Mabel was the valedictorian of her high school class and then earned credits...
Earlene Richardson
Apr 19, 2021
Earlene Hays Richardson, age 91, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at 11:00 p.m. on the night of Monday, April 19, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion. Born in Abilene, Texas on March 8, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Ladosky “Dot” Turner Hays.
Earlene lived a vibrant, active life and was very...
Darlene Laws Hall
Apr 19, 2021
Darlene Laws Hall, 71, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at her residence while surrounded by her family.
She was born in Mitchell County on July 04, 1949 to the late Ottis Laws and Clara Lee Presnell Laws.
Darlene was a hard worker and had the strongest spirit. She enjoyed cooking...
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