Mary Olive Boyd
May 29, 2020
Mary Lawing Boyd went to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on the morning of May 29, 2020. She was raised by a Christian mother and father, Charlie Clyde Lawing and Eva Watkins Lawing. Mary Lawing Boyd was a deeply devoted Christian lady, but had been unable to worship God in church due...
Robert "Bobby" Mashburn
May 28, 2020
Mr. Robert Lorans Mashburn (a.k.a. Bobby), age 75, of Old Fort, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest on the evening of Thursday, May 28, 2020 at his residence with his loving family by his side. Born in Old Fort, North Carolina on May 01, 1945, he was the son of the late George Lorans and Amogene Keaton Mashburn.
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Yvonne Christensen
May 28, 2020
Yvonne Valle Christensen, age 63, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at her residence. Born in Houston, Texas on March 27, 1957, she was the daughter of late Fidal Valle and Frances Smallwood Noel.
Yvonne, for majority of her life, was a homemaker. She had worked as a babysitter, Pizza Hut and...
Jo Harmon
May 28, 2020
Jo Bivins Harmon, age 86, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away with her loved ones at her side at her residence on Thursday, May 28, 2020. The daughter of the late William and Laura Burleson Bivins, she was born in Catawba County, North Carolina on March 16, 1934.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Jennifer Watson
May 27, 2020
Jennifer Wendling Watson, age 46, of Ellenboro, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, North Carolina. Born in Henderson County, North Carolina on October 20, 1973, she was the daughter of Deborah Price Wendling of Ellenboro and the late David George Wendling.
In addition to her...
Jeffery Allen Poole
May 27, 2020
Mr. Jeffery Allen Poole, age 45, of Marshall, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 in Asheville, North Carolina. The son of Fred and Joan Metcalf Poole of Marshall, North Carolina, he was born in Madison County, North Carolina on December 18, 1974.
He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Charlie C. and...
Kathy Hudgins
May 27, 2020
On the night of Wednesday, May 27, 2020, Kathy McKinney Hudgins, age 65, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on November 02, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Barney Wesley and Ruth Mathis McKinney.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Frances Ruth Carpenter
May 25, 2020
On the morning of Monday, May 25, 2020, Mrs. Frances Ruth Elliott Carpenter, age 80 of Nebo, departed to take her heavenly flight home during her stay at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City. The daughter of the late Roy James Elliott and Ruby Byrd Elliott, she was born in Yancey County on Christmas day, December 25, 1939.
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Claude Hariel Lunsford
May 24, 2020
Claude Hariel Lunsford (Paw Paw), beloved father, and grandfather went to his heavenly home to meet the Savior he served for so many years on May 24, 2020. Born August 18, 1928 he was 91 years old and was preceded in death by his loving wife Doris, who passed May 22, 2006. Also preceded by Glenn and Flora Lunsford...
Courtney Danese Boyd
May 24, 2020
On the afternoon of Sunday, May 24, 2020, Miss Courtney Danese Boyd, age 26 of Marion, departed from this world unexpectedly. The daughter of Pamela Danese Mullins Boyd, and Tony Everette Boyd, Both of Marion, she was born on October 24, 1993 in McDowell County.
Known for her beautiful smile, Courtney was considered a friend to everyone she knew....
Daniel William Gray
May 24, 2020
In the evening of Sunday, May 24, 2020, Daniel William Gray, age 56 of Marion, North Carolina passed away at Memorial Campus-Asheville. A native of Herkimer County, New York, Daniel was born on May 18, 1964 to the late Edward William Hilts and Janice Moshier.
He is preceded in death by one son, Daniel David Edward Gray.
Daniel...
James Malone Duncan
May 22, 2020
James Malone Duncan, age 80, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Aston Park Health Care in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, James was born on January 15, 1940 to the late Paul and Verlie Roberson Duncan.
He is preceded in death by five siblings, Claudette Henderson, Virginia Duncan, Viola Fields, Vinnie...
Janet Lee Rausch
May 22, 2020
Ms. Janet L. Rausch, age 61 of Marion, North Carolina, and formerly of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2020.
She is Survived by her daughters, Jessica (Anthony), Kristina, and Christian (Josh). Grandchildren, Kelly, Madison, DJ, and Kameron. Great Grandchildren, Jaxon and Jobe. Siblings, Michael (Cheryl), Tom (Gina), Jeff (Robin), Julie (Gary), Dawn, Sean (Anne), and Dan (Ann),...
Willie Williams
May 22, 2020
On the morning of Friday, May 22, 2020, Mrs. Williams, age 94 of Marion, passed away at her residence with her loved ones by her side. The daughter of the late William Richmond Suttles, and Eula Mae Gouge Suttles, she was born on May 8, 1926 in McDowell County.
A glass artist by trade, Willie loved what...
Betty Jean Lonon
May 21, 2020
Betty Jean Lonon, age 65, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 21, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born November 8, 1954, in Rochester, New York to the late Robert and Marie Behrns. Betty married her best friend, Van Harold Lonon, on October 14, 1978.
Betty embodied the belief that motherhood was the most fundamentally...
Adolph A. Justice, Sr.
May 21, 2020
Mr. Adolph A. Justice, Sr., while surrounded by his loving wife, passed away on the morning of Thursday, May 21, 2020 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. The son of the late Hugh and Bertha Ramsey Justice, he was born in Burke County, North Carolina on February 14, 1925.
In addition to his parents, he was...
Danny Keith Gilbert
May 21, 2020
Danny Keith Gilbert, age 66, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at his residence on Thursday, May 21, 2020. The son of the late O.C. and Agnes Ferguson Gilbert, a native of McDowell County, North Carolina he was born on October 05, 1953.
He was preceded in death by, in addition to his parents, his wife, Diane Boylen...
Rebecca Lynn Hedden
May 21, 2020
Rebecca Lynn Hedden, age 56, of Franklin, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord following a short illness on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. The daughter of Tina Cochran Hall of Franklin and the late Ray Hedden, Rebecca was born in Macon County, North Carolina on July 07, 1963.
Rebecca enjoyed...
Danica Ellen Freeman
May 19, 2020
Danica Ellen Hoffman Stam Freeman was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on November 13, 1967. She passed away at her residence on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.
She is survived by her children, Jennifer Stam, Amanda Stam and Kristina Stam, all of Murray, Utah. She had two grandchildren, Stephanie and Mayla of Murray.
Also surviving are her parents Kenneth and...
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...