Obituaries

Carole A. Amico

Carole A. Amico

May 30, 2019

 

Carole A. Amico, age 86, of Banner Elk, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Life Care Center of Banner Elk.  

 

No services are planned at this time.

 

Carolyn Duncan

Carolyn Duncan

May 29, 2019

 

Carolyn Duncan, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, departed to be with the Lord on the evening of Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  Her loved ones were by her side.  The daughter of the late Coy and Florence Washburn Edwards, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on July 1, 1944. 

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Phillip Dale Thomas

Phillip Dale Thomas

May 27, 2019

 

 

Phillip Dale Thomas, age 42, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. A native of Cleveland County, Phillip was born on March 19, 1977 to Joseph Dale Thomas and the late Kathy Byers Thomas.

 

Phillip enjoyed the outdoors especially gardening. He was a Chicago Bears, North Carolina...

William Luther Powell

William Luther Powell

May 23, 2019

 

 

William Luther Powell, age 71, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation. A native of Caldwell County, Luther was born on September 4, 1947 to the late Robert and Marjorie Dula Powell. He is preceded in death by wife, Jean Marie Corpening Powell, a son, William Luther...

Roy Lee Jackson

Roy Lee Jackson

May 23, 2019

 

 

Roy Lee Jackson (Gabby) age 67, of Marion was born October 18, 1951.

 

He is preceded in death by his mother Sally Wilkerson Jackson and his father Francis Jackson.  Roy enjoyed fishing and spending time with his friends.

 

He is survived by six siblings, Margaret Morrison (John) of Marion, Willie Jackson (Loretta) of Morganton, Jackie Jackson...

Johnny Christopher Gaddy

Johnny Christopher Gaddy

May 21, 2019

 

Mr. John Gaddy, age 62, of Marion, passed away Tuesday May 21, 2019 at St. Joseph Campus in Ashville.

 

There will be a graveside service for Mr. Gaddy Friday May 24, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery. 

Rex Edward Johnson

Rex Edward Johnson

May 20, 2019

 

 

Rex Edward Johnson, age 71, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019 at the Charles A. Cannon Memorial Hospital. A native of Mitchell County, Rex was born on November 3, 1947 to the late Ed and Mildred Woody Johnson.

 

Rex was a United States Army veteran serving in Vietnam. He was an avid...

Scott Huskins

Scott Huskins

May 20, 2019

 

 

On the evening of Monday, May 20, 2019, Howard Scott Huskins, age 83, passed away at the Brian Center with his loving family by his side. A native of Mitchell County, Scott was born on December 11, 1935 to the late George and Beatrice Ledford Huskins.

 

Scott loved playing music with his friends and loved woodworking. He...

Sharon Miranda Fetters

Sharon Miranda Fetters

May 19, 2019

 

 

Sharon Miranda Davis Fetters, age 60, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. A native of McDowell County, Sharon was born on March 25, 1959 to the late Arlette Craig.

 

Sharon was proud of her Appalachian Heritage which she referenced throughout her entire life. She was also a proud United States...

Cody Hardy

Cody Hardy

May 19, 2019

 

Cody Hardy, age 38, passed away on Sunday, May 19,2019 at Memorial Mission Campus in Asheville, North Carolina. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina born on May 6, 1981. He was the son of Ealfounza and the late Drucilla Hardy.

 

Cody was proceeded in death by his grandparents, Samuel and Mary Avery, Henry and Minerva Beard.

 

Cody enjoyed...

Betty Ann Bowman

Betty Ann Bowman

May 19, 2019

 

Betty Ann Hensley Bowman, loving mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on the night of Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Rose Hill Retirement Community while surrounded by her loved ones.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on September 23, 1933, she was the daughter of the late John and Myrtle Lamb Hensley. 

 

She was also preceded...

Ned Harris

Ned Harris

May 18, 2019

 

Mr. Ned Harris, age 69, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away at John F. Keever, Jr. CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville on Saturday, May 18, 2019, following a brief illness.  He was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on June 22, 1949.

 

An avid Dale Earnhardt fan, Ned, in his spare time, enjoyed working in his...

Steve Ford

Steve Ford

May 18, 2019

 

Steve Ford, age 48, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  A native of Anderson County, South Carolina, born July 5, 1970, he was the son of Janet Ford of Marion and the late Bill Ford. 

 

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death...

Marie Nations

Marie Nations

May 17, 2019

 

On the night of Friday, May 17, 2019, while surrounded by her close loved ones, Marie Cochran Nations, age 91, of the Montford Cove Community, departed to be with the Lord at Mission Hospital-McDowell.  The daughter of the late Nathien and Bertha Linsey Cochran, Marie was born in Swain County, North Carolina on June 16, 1927.

 

She was...

Patricia Hunter Glenn

Patricia Hunter Glenn

May 16, 2019

 

Patricia Hunter Glenn, age 68, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 16, 2019, while surrounded by her loving family. Born in Okolona, Mississippi on April 15, 1951, she was the daughter of D.F. Presley of Supply, North Carolina and the late Betty Jean Beard Duke. 

 

In addition to her mother,...

Dan Wise

Dan Wise

May 14, 2019

 

 

Dan Wise, age 79, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills SECU Inpatient Unit with his loved ones by his side.  The son of the late Austin and Evalena Burns Wise, he was born in Webster Parrish, Louisiana on February 26, 1940.

 

In...

George Kenneth Fowler

George Kenneth Fowler

May 14, 2019

 

 

George Kenneth Fowler, age 76, of Spruce Pine, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. A native of Minneapolis, Minnesota, George was born on February 14, 1943 to the late Colin and Laice Rose Mary Fowler.

 

George was a master painter, a great homemaker and gardener. He was known to...

James E. Horne "Sonny"

James E. Horne "Sonny"

May 12, 2019

 

James E. Horne “Sonny”, age 79, of Mount Holly, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 12, 2019 while at Gaston Hospice’s Robin Johnson House in Dallas, North Carolina.  The son of the late Leonard and Alberta Horne, he was born in Dillon County, South Carolina on October 8,...

Mary Ann Johnson

Mary Ann Johnson

May 11, 2019

In the early morning hours of Saturday, May 12, 2019, Mary Ann Presnell Johnson passed away at Mission Hospital McDowell. A daughter of Wilma Helen Wills, and the late Charles Willard Wills, she was born in McDowell County on March 08, 1954.

 

Mary was known as a very loving and devoted mother not only to her children, but to...

Mary "Ruth" Justice

Mary "Ruth" Justice

May 8, 2019

 

Mary “Ruth” Hollifield Justice, age 86, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at her residence with her loving family by her side.  The daughter of the late Floyd and Madge Mace Hollifield, she was born in McDowell County on November 29, 1932.

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Carole A. Amico

Carole A. Amico

May 30, 2019

 

Carole A. Amico, age 86, of Banner Elk, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Life Care Center of Banner Elk.  

 

No services are planned at this time.

 

Carolyn Duncan

Carolyn Duncan

May 29, 2019

 

Carolyn Duncan, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, departed to be with the Lord on the evening of Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  Her loved ones were by her side.  The daughter of the late Coy and Florence Washburn Edwards, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on July 1, 1944. 

...

Phillip Dale Thomas

Phillip Dale Thomas

May 27, 2019

 

 

Phillip Dale Thomas, age 42, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. A native of Cleveland County, Phillip was born on March 19, 1977 to Joseph Dale Thomas and the late Kathy Byers Thomas.

 

Phillip enjoyed the outdoors especially gardening. He was a Chicago Bears, North Carolina...

William Luther Powell

William Luther Powell

May 23, 2019

 

 

William Luther Powell, age 71, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation. A native of Caldwell County, Luther was born on September 4, 1947 to the late Robert and Marjorie Dula Powell. He is preceded in death by wife, Jean Marie Corpening Powell, a son, William Luther...

Roy Lee Jackson

Roy Lee Jackson

May 23, 2019

 

 

Roy Lee Jackson (Gabby) age 67, of Marion was born October 18, 1951.

 

He is preceded in death by his mother Sally Wilkerson Jackson and his father Francis Jackson.  Roy enjoyed fishing and spending time with his friends.

 

He is survived by six siblings, Margaret Morrison (John) of Marion, Willie Jackson (Loretta) of Morganton, Jackie Jackson...

Johnny Christopher Gaddy

Johnny Christopher Gaddy

May 21, 2019

 

Mr. John Gaddy, age 62, of Marion, passed away Tuesday May 21, 2019 at St. Joseph Campus in Ashville.

 

There will be a graveside service for Mr. Gaddy Friday May 24, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery. 

Rex Edward Johnson

Rex Edward Johnson

May 20, 2019

 

 

Rex Edward Johnson, age 71, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019 at the Charles A. Cannon Memorial Hospital. A native of Mitchell County, Rex was born on November 3, 1947 to the late Ed and Mildred Woody Johnson.

 

Rex was a United States Army veteran serving in Vietnam. He was an avid...

Scott Huskins

Scott Huskins

May 20, 2019

 

 

On the evening of Monday, May 20, 2019, Howard Scott Huskins, age 83, passed away at the Brian Center with his loving family by his side. A native of Mitchell County, Scott was born on December 11, 1935 to the late George and Beatrice Ledford Huskins.

 

Scott loved playing music with his friends and loved woodworking. He...

Sharon Miranda Fetters

Sharon Miranda Fetters

May 19, 2019

 

 

Sharon Miranda Davis Fetters, age 60, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. A native of McDowell County, Sharon was born on March 25, 1959 to the late Arlette Craig.

 

Sharon was proud of her Appalachian Heritage which she referenced throughout her entire life. She was also a proud United States...

Cody Hardy

Cody Hardy

May 19, 2019

 

Cody Hardy, age 38, passed away on Sunday, May 19,2019 at Memorial Mission Campus in Asheville, North Carolina. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina born on May 6, 1981. He was the son of Ealfounza and the late Drucilla Hardy.

 

Cody was proceeded in death by his grandparents, Samuel and Mary Avery, Henry and Minerva Beard.

 

Cody enjoyed...

Betty Ann Bowman

Betty Ann Bowman

May 19, 2019

 

Betty Ann Hensley Bowman, loving mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on the night of Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Rose Hill Retirement Community while surrounded by her loved ones.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on September 23, 1933, she was the daughter of the late John and Myrtle Lamb Hensley. 

 

She was also preceded...

Ned Harris

Ned Harris

May 18, 2019

 

Mr. Ned Harris, age 69, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away at John F. Keever, Jr. CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville on Saturday, May 18, 2019, following a brief illness.  He was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on June 22, 1949.

 

An avid Dale Earnhardt fan, Ned, in his spare time, enjoyed working in his...

Steve Ford

Steve Ford

May 18, 2019

 

Steve Ford, age 48, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  A native of Anderson County, South Carolina, born July 5, 1970, he was the son of Janet Ford of Marion and the late Bill Ford. 

 

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death...

Marie Nations

Marie Nations

May 17, 2019

 

On the night of Friday, May 17, 2019, while surrounded by her close loved ones, Marie Cochran Nations, age 91, of the Montford Cove Community, departed to be with the Lord at Mission Hospital-McDowell.  The daughter of the late Nathien and Bertha Linsey Cochran, Marie was born in Swain County, North Carolina on June 16, 1927.

 

She was...

Patricia Hunter Glenn

Patricia Hunter Glenn

May 16, 2019

 

Patricia Hunter Glenn, age 68, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 16, 2019, while surrounded by her loving family. Born in Okolona, Mississippi on April 15, 1951, she was the daughter of D.F. Presley of Supply, North Carolina and the late Betty Jean Beard Duke. 

 

In addition to her mother,...

Dan Wise

Dan Wise

May 14, 2019

 

 

Dan Wise, age 79, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills SECU Inpatient Unit with his loved ones by his side.  The son of the late Austin and Evalena Burns Wise, he was born in Webster Parrish, Louisiana on February 26, 1940.

 

In...

George Kenneth Fowler

George Kenneth Fowler

May 14, 2019

 

 

George Kenneth Fowler, age 76, of Spruce Pine, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. A native of Minneapolis, Minnesota, George was born on February 14, 1943 to the late Colin and Laice Rose Mary Fowler.

 

George was a master painter, a great homemaker and gardener. He was known to...

James E. Horne "Sonny"

James E. Horne "Sonny"

May 12, 2019

 

James E. Horne “Sonny”, age 79, of Mount Holly, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 12, 2019 while at Gaston Hospice’s Robin Johnson House in Dallas, North Carolina.  The son of the late Leonard and Alberta Horne, he was born in Dillon County, South Carolina on October 8,...

Mary Ann Johnson

Mary Ann Johnson

May 11, 2019

In the early morning hours of Saturday, May 12, 2019, Mary Ann Presnell Johnson passed away at Mission Hospital McDowell. A daughter of Wilma Helen Wills, and the late Charles Willard Wills, she was born in McDowell County on March 08, 1954.

 

Mary was known as a very loving and devoted mother not only to her children, but to...

Mary "Ruth" Justice

Mary "Ruth" Justice

May 8, 2019

 

Mary “Ruth” Hollifield Justice, age 86, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at her residence with her loving family by her side.  The daughter of the late Floyd and Madge Mace Hollifield, she was born in McDowell County on November 29, 1932.

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...