Obituaries
Dennis Hopson
Feb 6, 2018
Dennis Howard “Dean” Hopson, age 67, of Marion, NC passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at his home.
Mr. Hopson was born May 2, 1950 in Buncombe County, NC to the late Burgin Edward Hopson and Kathleen Virginia Roberts Hopson. He retired from Perfect Air in Marion in 2017. Dean loved his family and constantly doted on them. He...
Virginia Kacicek
Feb 6, 2018
Mrs. Virginia Gregory Kacicek, age 88, passed away, Tuesday February 6, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
No services are planned at this time.
Adam Lee Throckmorton
Feb 5, 2018
Adam Lee Throckmorton, 39, of Hickory completed his work on Earth and made his journey home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ Monday, February 5, 2018 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born on March 15, 1978 in Hobbs, New Mexico to the late Henry Throckmorton and Elizabeth Throckmorton of Lovington, New Mexico.
Adam’s many passions...
Jack Daniel Ledford
Feb 5, 2018
On February 5, 2018, Jack “Daniel” Ledford flew for the first time. He always commented “if God had intended for him to fly, he would have given him wings,” and he has received his wings. Daniel was a native of McDowell County and was born on October 27, 1939 to the late Lester and Polly Turner Ledford.
He was preceded...
Donald Lee Woody
Feb 4, 2018
Donald Lee Woody, age 77, of Marion, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 4, 2018 with his loving family by his side. Donald was born in McDowell County on July 12, 1940 to the late Nathan Woody and Edna Woody Bradley.
He is preceded in death by two brothers, Carroll and...
Richard Dean Roland
Feb 2, 2018
Richard Dean Roland, age 53, of Nebo, NC passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 2, 2018 at his home.
Mr. Roland was born December 16, 1964 in Virginia Beach, VA to Kitty Marie Robinson Roland of Nebo and to the late John J. Roland. He was an excellent mechanic and could work on anything with wheels. He had a 1971 Torino...
Charles Ray Evans
Feb 1, 2018
Charles Ray Evans, age 65, of Marion, NC passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 at SECU Hospice House in Forest City, NC.
Mr. Evans was born July 7, 1952 in McDowell County, NC to the late Gudger Thomas Evans, Sr. and Wilma Bryson Evans. He worked for Sarah Lee and Universal until his health began to decline. He was a...
Charlotte Eugenia Murphy
Jan 31, 2018
Charlotte Eugenia Hawkins Murphy, age 74, of Marion, NC passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Autumn Care of Marion.
Mrs. Murphy was born October 12, 1943 in McDowell County, NC to the late Glenn McKinnley Hawkins and Helen Williams Hawkins.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Jack R. Murphy and her...
John Michael Earle
Jan 30, 2018
Mr. John Michael Earle, age 62, of Old Fort, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2018 at his residence.
Arrangements will be announced once finalized.
Juanita Yates
Jan 28, 2018
Juanita Revis Yates, age 87, of Marion, NC passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Yates was born December 25, 1930 in McDowell County, NC to the late Herman Rlijah Revis and Gussie Hunter Revis. She was raised in Glenwood and attended Glenwood High School. She worked at Southern Devices for many...
Gudger Stanley Maynor
Jan 28, 2018
Gudger Stanley Maynor, age 64, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at his residence on the evening of Sunday, January 28, 2018. Born in Newland, North Carolina on November 17, 1953, he was the son of the late Nubin Goforth and Billie Maynor Harris. Gudger was also raised by his grandparents the late Bart and Nell Maynor.
In addition...
James "Jim" Early
Jan 25, 2018
James Early, age 70, of Morganton, North Carolina and formally of Marion, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at his residence. The son of the late Harrison John Early and Mavis Smith Early, James was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on September 13, 1947.
A proud veteran of the United States Army, James enjoyed spending...
Doris White
Jan 22, 2018
Doris Hunter White, age 78, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving children. Mrs. White was born August 28, 1939 in McDowell County, North Carolina to the late Grover Cleveland Hunter and Annie Lou Smith Hunter.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death...
Sarah "Jean" Coleen Edwards
Jan 22, 2018
Sarah “Jean” Edwards, age 82, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Asheville. A native of Yancey County, Sarah was born on September 3, 1935 to the late Hiram and Lizzy Silvers Higgins.
Sarah loved to cook. She not only enjoyed life, but mostly enjoyed spending time with...
Jeremiah Daniel "J.D." Mann
Jan 22, 2018
Jeremiah Daniel “J.D.” Mann, age 49, of Marion, NC passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 at John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville, NC.
Mr. Mann was born November 2, 1968 in McDowell County, NC to Dora Frady Sparks and to the late Cecil Mann. He formerly worked in shipping at Collins & Aikman and was a longtime volunteer at...
Faye B. Silver
Jan 21, 2018
Faye B. Silver, age 87, of Old Fort, NC passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Oak Hill Living Center in Angier, NC.
Mrs. Silver was born February 3, 1930 in Buncombe County, NC to the late Jesse and Cleata Baker. She was a founding member of Friendship Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher for many...
Charles Lee McCall
Jan 21, 2018
Charles Lee McCall, age 72, of Marion, NC passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. McCall was born March 28, 1945 in Transylvania County, NC to the late Starland McCall and Ina Mae Gaddy McCall.
Left behind to cherish his memories are two sisters, Belinda Cowart (Curtis) and Mickey Thomas; one brother,...
Ruby Ernestine Arnett
Jan 19, 2018
Ruby Ernestine Daffern Arnett, age 77, of Marion, NC passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 at her home.
Ms. Arnett was born October 7, 1940 in Pixley, CA. She is preceded in death by her son, Tony Boone and her daughter, Tammy Stark.
Left behind to cherish her memories are two children, Karen Boone and Shannon Boone; four sisters; four...
James Richard Thomas
Jan 19, 2018
James Richard Thomas, age 58, of Marion, NC passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 at his home.
Mr. Thomas was born October 5, 1959 in Buncombe County, NC to Margaret Gaines Thomas of Asheville, NC and to the late Ray D. Thomas. He worked as Assistant Food and Beverage Manager for the Biltmore Estates in Asheville for 9 years. He...
Judy Nodine
Jan 17, 2018
Judy Berryhill Nodine, loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at her residence in Nebo with her family by her side at the age of 71. The daughter of the late JB and Myrtle Creasy Berryhill, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on February 12, 1946.
In addition to...
Dennis Hopson
Feb 6, 2018
Dennis Howard “Dean” Hopson, age 67, of Marion, NC passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at his home.
Mr. Hopson was born May 2, 1950 in Buncombe County, NC to the late Burgin Edward Hopson and Kathleen Virginia Roberts Hopson. He retired from Perfect Air in Marion in 2017. Dean loved his family and constantly doted on them. He...
Virginia Kacicek
Feb 6, 2018
Mrs. Virginia Gregory Kacicek, age 88, passed away, Tuesday February 6, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
No services are planned at this time.
Adam Lee Throckmorton
Feb 5, 2018
Adam Lee Throckmorton, 39, of Hickory completed his work on Earth and made his journey home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ Monday, February 5, 2018 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born on March 15, 1978 in Hobbs, New Mexico to the late Henry Throckmorton and Elizabeth Throckmorton of Lovington, New Mexico.
Adam’s many passions...
Jack Daniel Ledford
Feb 5, 2018
On February 5, 2018, Jack “Daniel” Ledford flew for the first time. He always commented “if God had intended for him to fly, he would have given him wings,” and he has received his wings. Daniel was a native of McDowell County and was born on October 27, 1939 to the late Lester and Polly Turner Ledford.
He was preceded...
Donald Lee Woody
Feb 4, 2018
Donald Lee Woody, age 77, of Marion, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 4, 2018 with his loving family by his side. Donald was born in McDowell County on July 12, 1940 to the late Nathan Woody and Edna Woody Bradley.
He is preceded in death by two brothers, Carroll and...
Richard Dean Roland
Feb 2, 2018
Richard Dean Roland, age 53, of Nebo, NC passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 2, 2018 at his home.
Mr. Roland was born December 16, 1964 in Virginia Beach, VA to Kitty Marie Robinson Roland of Nebo and to the late John J. Roland. He was an excellent mechanic and could work on anything with wheels. He had a 1971 Torino...
Charles Ray Evans
Feb 1, 2018
Charles Ray Evans, age 65, of Marion, NC passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 at SECU Hospice House in Forest City, NC.
Mr. Evans was born July 7, 1952 in McDowell County, NC to the late Gudger Thomas Evans, Sr. and Wilma Bryson Evans. He worked for Sarah Lee and Universal until his health began to decline. He was a...
Charlotte Eugenia Murphy
Jan 31, 2018
Charlotte Eugenia Hawkins Murphy, age 74, of Marion, NC passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Autumn Care of Marion.
Mrs. Murphy was born October 12, 1943 in McDowell County, NC to the late Glenn McKinnley Hawkins and Helen Williams Hawkins.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Jack R. Murphy and her...
John Michael Earle
Jan 30, 2018
Mr. John Michael Earle, age 62, of Old Fort, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2018 at his residence.
Arrangements will be announced once finalized.
Juanita Yates
Jan 28, 2018
Juanita Revis Yates, age 87, of Marion, NC passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Yates was born December 25, 1930 in McDowell County, NC to the late Herman Rlijah Revis and Gussie Hunter Revis. She was raised in Glenwood and attended Glenwood High School. She worked at Southern Devices for many...
Gudger Stanley Maynor
Jan 28, 2018
Gudger Stanley Maynor, age 64, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at his residence on the evening of Sunday, January 28, 2018. Born in Newland, North Carolina on November 17, 1953, he was the son of the late Nubin Goforth and Billie Maynor Harris. Gudger was also raised by his grandparents the late Bart and Nell Maynor.
In addition...
James "Jim" Early
Jan 25, 2018
James Early, age 70, of Morganton, North Carolina and formally of Marion, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at his residence. The son of the late Harrison John Early and Mavis Smith Early, James was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on September 13, 1947.
A proud veteran of the United States Army, James enjoyed spending...
Doris White
Jan 22, 2018
Doris Hunter White, age 78, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving children. Mrs. White was born August 28, 1939 in McDowell County, North Carolina to the late Grover Cleveland Hunter and Annie Lou Smith Hunter.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death...
Sarah "Jean" Coleen Edwards
Jan 22, 2018
Sarah “Jean” Edwards, age 82, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Asheville. A native of Yancey County, Sarah was born on September 3, 1935 to the late Hiram and Lizzy Silvers Higgins.
Sarah loved to cook. She not only enjoyed life, but mostly enjoyed spending time with...
Jeremiah Daniel "J.D." Mann
Jan 22, 2018
Jeremiah Daniel “J.D.” Mann, age 49, of Marion, NC passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 at John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville, NC.
Mr. Mann was born November 2, 1968 in McDowell County, NC to Dora Frady Sparks and to the late Cecil Mann. He formerly worked in shipping at Collins & Aikman and was a longtime volunteer at...
Faye B. Silver
Jan 21, 2018
Faye B. Silver, age 87, of Old Fort, NC passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Oak Hill Living Center in Angier, NC.
Mrs. Silver was born February 3, 1930 in Buncombe County, NC to the late Jesse and Cleata Baker. She was a founding member of Friendship Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher for many...
Charles Lee McCall
Jan 21, 2018
Charles Lee McCall, age 72, of Marion, NC passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. McCall was born March 28, 1945 in Transylvania County, NC to the late Starland McCall and Ina Mae Gaddy McCall.
Left behind to cherish his memories are two sisters, Belinda Cowart (Curtis) and Mickey Thomas; one brother,...
Ruby Ernestine Arnett
Jan 19, 2018
Ruby Ernestine Daffern Arnett, age 77, of Marion, NC passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 at her home.
Ms. Arnett was born October 7, 1940 in Pixley, CA. She is preceded in death by her son, Tony Boone and her daughter, Tammy Stark.
Left behind to cherish her memories are two children, Karen Boone and Shannon Boone; four sisters; four...
James Richard Thomas
Jan 19, 2018
James Richard Thomas, age 58, of Marion, NC passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 at his home.
Mr. Thomas was born October 5, 1959 in Buncombe County, NC to Margaret Gaines Thomas of Asheville, NC and to the late Ray D. Thomas. He worked as Assistant Food and Beverage Manager for the Biltmore Estates in Asheville for 9 years. He...
Judy Nodine
Jan 17, 2018
Judy Berryhill Nodine, loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at her residence in Nebo with her family by her side at the age of 71. The daughter of the late JB and Myrtle Creasy Berryhill, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on February 12, 1946.
In addition to...
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