Obituaries
Bert Stephen Blaylock
Jul 19, 2016
Bert Stephen Blaylock, age 55, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at his residence. The son of the late Buddy and Shirley Taylor Blaylock, Bert was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on December 22, 1960.
Known for saying “it’s all about the music”, Bert enjoyed playing music and was a member of...
Stella Lillian Marlowe
Jul 19, 2016
Stella Lillian Tate Marlowe, age 96, of the Glenwood community, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Autumn Care of Marion. Mrs. Marlowe was born on August 12, 1919 in the Greenlee community and was the daughter of the late Ephraim Murray Tate and Margaret Lenore Stepp Tate. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death...
Walter Phillip (Bud) Shepherd
Jul 15, 2016
On Friday July 15, 2016, Walter Phillip (Bud) Shepherd was joyfully received into the arms of his Lord and Savior. Walt, who was also known as “Pa”, was born on September 17, 1937 in Inman, Virginia to Verdie and Walter James Shepherd.
He worked at CE Air Preheater from its inception until the doors closed. Rather than retiring,...
Richard "Rick" Leon Truitt
Jul 15, 2016
Richard “Rick” Leon Truitt, age 60, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. Born in Murphy, North Carolina on October 10, 1955, he was the son of the late Jerry and Francis Gibson Truitt.
A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Rick had worked for...
Robert Lee Lavender
Jul 13, 2016
Robert Lee Lavender, age 82, of Old Fort, North Carolina, with his loving family by his side, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native and lifelong resident of Old Fort, Robert was born February 07, 1934, and was the son of the late Alfred and Minnie Smith Lavender.
A...
Sgt. Michael "Bart" Goree
Jul 10, 2016
Sergeant Michael “Bart” Goree, age 61, of Nebo, North Carolina, following a very long battle with cancer, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016 while at Autumn Care of Marion, his loving family was by his side. Born on January 16, 1955 in Accomack County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Robert Herbert Goree, Sr. and Barbara...
Mary "Sissy" Kathryn Jones
Jul 10, 2016
Mary “Sissy” Kathryn McDaniel Jones, age 84, of Nebo, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo. A native of Bladen County, North Carolina, born December 9, 1931, she was the daughter of the late James and Katie King McDaniel.
Mary, for several years, was...
Pastor Les Green
Jul 2, 2016
Pastor Les Green, age 65, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 2, 2016 while visiting family in Beechmont, Kentucky. A native of Paulding County, Ohio, Les was born on August 24, 1950 and was the son of Zaida Choy Green and the late Leslie Earl Green, Sr.
A veteran of the United States Air Force,...
Betty Lou Hunt
Jun 29, 2016
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 29, 2016 while surrounded by her family, Betty Lou Whitaker Hunt, age 74, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at her residence. A native of Black Mountain, North Carolina, born July 22, 1941, she was the daughter of the late George A. Whitaker and Mildred Leona Landing Whitaker.
A loving mother,...
Paris "Tater" Shelton
Jun 27, 2016
Paris “Tater” Shelton, age 32, of Marion, passed away Monday, June 28, 2016. Tater was a native of McDowell County, born on July 30, 1983, and was the son of the late Paris Dillard Shelton and Teresa Presnell Goode.
Tater enjoyed older model cars especially Camaros. He loved computers and spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to...
Jane Morgan
Jun 26, 2016
Jane Noles Morgan, age 60, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Memorial Mission Hospital following an extended illness. A daughter of the late Frank and Georgia Patterson Noles, she was born in McDowell County on May 29, 1956.
Jane attended Catawba Heights Baptist Church and was a loving mother and sister. She was known for her...
James Paul Harris
Jun 25, 2016
James Paul “J.P.” Harris, age 70, of Marion, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016. J.P. was a native of Buncombe County, born on October 10, 1945, and was the son of the late James Grady and Lena Mae Harris. J.P. is also preceded in death by his wife Eleanora Harris, and a son Lee Harris.
J.P. was a hard...
Bryan Vincent Cable
Jun 25, 2016
Bryan Vincent Cable, age 57, of the Sugar Hill community, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016. Bryan was a native of McDowell County, born on August 28, 1958, and was the son of the late Herbert “Hub” and Ruby Morgan Cable.
Bryan was a very hard worker and an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He loved...
Carl Denney
Jun 22, 2016
Carl Denney, age 91, of Marion, passed away peacefully June 22, 2016, with his loving family by his side. Carl was a native of McDowell County, born on February 22, 1925, and was the son of the late Joseph Denney and Fullwood Mace Denney. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife Evia Biddix...
Rhylee James Estep
Jun 21, 2016
Rhylee James Estep, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 with his family by his side. Rhylee was the infant son of Tony Estep and Tayler Woody. He will be greatly missed by his loving family.
Left to cherish Rhylee’s memory, in addition to his parents, are...
Shelby Hollifield
Jun 20, 2016
Shelby Owensby Hollifield, age 78, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 20, 2016 at her home with her loving family by her side. Shelby was a native of McDowell County, born on October 1, 1937, and was the daughter of the late William Ray Owensby and Marjorie O’Dear Owensby. In addition to her parents, she was also...
Kathy Stamey
Jun 19, 2016
Kathy Staton Stamey, age 62, of Spruce Pine, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at the Mitchell House. A native of Mitchell County, Kathy was born September 22, 1953 to the late Ronald Staton, Sr. and Lorene “Tootsie” Staton of Spruce Pine. In addition to her father she was also preceded in death by her husband...
Justin Mark Olinger
Jun 16, 2016
Justin Mark Olinger, age 16, of Asheville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital. A native of Buncombe County, NC, born August 31, 1999, he was the son of Mark and Barbara Flynn Olinger of Asheville.
A loving son, brother, nephew and friend, Justin enjoyed attending the...
Arthur Albert O'Dell
Jun 16, 2016
Arthur Albert O’Dell, age 55, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Hospice of Rutherford County with his family and friends by his side. A native of Hyde Park, New York, Arthur was born on September 02, 1960, and was the son of the late Raymond and Frances O’Cherry O’Dell.
Arthur, who enjoyed computers, had served in...
Jack Thomas Holland
Jun 10, 2016
Jack Thomas Holland, age 66, of the Glenwood Community, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem. A son of the late Thomas and Nannie Andrews Holland, he was born on March 9, 1950 in Bethesda, Maryland.
Mr. Holland, a veteran of the United States Army, proudly served his country during the Vietnam War...
Bert Stephen Blaylock
Jul 19, 2016
Bert Stephen Blaylock, age 55, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at his residence. The son of the late Buddy and Shirley Taylor Blaylock, Bert was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on December 22, 1960.
Known for saying “it’s all about the music”, Bert enjoyed playing music and was a member of...
Stella Lillian Marlowe
Jul 19, 2016
Stella Lillian Tate Marlowe, age 96, of the Glenwood community, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Autumn Care of Marion. Mrs. Marlowe was born on August 12, 1919 in the Greenlee community and was the daughter of the late Ephraim Murray Tate and Margaret Lenore Stepp Tate. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death...
Walter Phillip (Bud) Shepherd
Jul 15, 2016
On Friday July 15, 2016, Walter Phillip (Bud) Shepherd was joyfully received into the arms of his Lord and Savior. Walt, who was also known as “Pa”, was born on September 17, 1937 in Inman, Virginia to Verdie and Walter James Shepherd.
He worked at CE Air Preheater from its inception until the doors closed. Rather than retiring,...
Richard "Rick" Leon Truitt
Jul 15, 2016
Richard “Rick” Leon Truitt, age 60, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. Born in Murphy, North Carolina on October 10, 1955, he was the son of the late Jerry and Francis Gibson Truitt.
A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Rick had worked for...
Robert Lee Lavender
Jul 13, 2016
Robert Lee Lavender, age 82, of Old Fort, North Carolina, with his loving family by his side, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native and lifelong resident of Old Fort, Robert was born February 07, 1934, and was the son of the late Alfred and Minnie Smith Lavender.
A...
Sgt. Michael "Bart" Goree
Jul 10, 2016
Sergeant Michael “Bart” Goree, age 61, of Nebo, North Carolina, following a very long battle with cancer, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016 while at Autumn Care of Marion, his loving family was by his side. Born on January 16, 1955 in Accomack County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Robert Herbert Goree, Sr. and Barbara...
Mary "Sissy" Kathryn Jones
Jul 10, 2016
Mary “Sissy” Kathryn McDaniel Jones, age 84, of Nebo, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo. A native of Bladen County, North Carolina, born December 9, 1931, she was the daughter of the late James and Katie King McDaniel.
Mary, for several years, was...
Pastor Les Green
Jul 2, 2016
Pastor Les Green, age 65, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 2, 2016 while visiting family in Beechmont, Kentucky. A native of Paulding County, Ohio, Les was born on August 24, 1950 and was the son of Zaida Choy Green and the late Leslie Earl Green, Sr.
A veteran of the United States Air Force,...
Betty Lou Hunt
Jun 29, 2016
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 29, 2016 while surrounded by her family, Betty Lou Whitaker Hunt, age 74, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at her residence. A native of Black Mountain, North Carolina, born July 22, 1941, she was the daughter of the late George A. Whitaker and Mildred Leona Landing Whitaker.
A loving mother,...
Paris "Tater" Shelton
Jun 27, 2016
Paris “Tater” Shelton, age 32, of Marion, passed away Monday, June 28, 2016. Tater was a native of McDowell County, born on July 30, 1983, and was the son of the late Paris Dillard Shelton and Teresa Presnell Goode.
Tater enjoyed older model cars especially Camaros. He loved computers and spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to...
Jane Morgan
Jun 26, 2016
Jane Noles Morgan, age 60, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Memorial Mission Hospital following an extended illness. A daughter of the late Frank and Georgia Patterson Noles, she was born in McDowell County on May 29, 1956.
Jane attended Catawba Heights Baptist Church and was a loving mother and sister. She was known for her...
James Paul Harris
Jun 25, 2016
James Paul “J.P.” Harris, age 70, of Marion, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016. J.P. was a native of Buncombe County, born on October 10, 1945, and was the son of the late James Grady and Lena Mae Harris. J.P. is also preceded in death by his wife Eleanora Harris, and a son Lee Harris.
J.P. was a hard...
Bryan Vincent Cable
Jun 25, 2016
Bryan Vincent Cable, age 57, of the Sugar Hill community, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016. Bryan was a native of McDowell County, born on August 28, 1958, and was the son of the late Herbert “Hub” and Ruby Morgan Cable.
Bryan was a very hard worker and an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He loved...
Carl Denney
Jun 22, 2016
Carl Denney, age 91, of Marion, passed away peacefully June 22, 2016, with his loving family by his side. Carl was a native of McDowell County, born on February 22, 1925, and was the son of the late Joseph Denney and Fullwood Mace Denney. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife Evia Biddix...
Rhylee James Estep
Jun 21, 2016
Rhylee James Estep, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 with his family by his side. Rhylee was the infant son of Tony Estep and Tayler Woody. He will be greatly missed by his loving family.
Left to cherish Rhylee’s memory, in addition to his parents, are...
Shelby Hollifield
Jun 20, 2016
Shelby Owensby Hollifield, age 78, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 20, 2016 at her home with her loving family by her side. Shelby was a native of McDowell County, born on October 1, 1937, and was the daughter of the late William Ray Owensby and Marjorie O’Dear Owensby. In addition to her parents, she was also...
Kathy Stamey
Jun 19, 2016
Kathy Staton Stamey, age 62, of Spruce Pine, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at the Mitchell House. A native of Mitchell County, Kathy was born September 22, 1953 to the late Ronald Staton, Sr. and Lorene “Tootsie” Staton of Spruce Pine. In addition to her father she was also preceded in death by her husband...
Justin Mark Olinger
Jun 16, 2016
Justin Mark Olinger, age 16, of Asheville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital. A native of Buncombe County, NC, born August 31, 1999, he was the son of Mark and Barbara Flynn Olinger of Asheville.
A loving son, brother, nephew and friend, Justin enjoyed attending the...
Arthur Albert O'Dell
Jun 16, 2016
Arthur Albert O’Dell, age 55, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Hospice of Rutherford County with his family and friends by his side. A native of Hyde Park, New York, Arthur was born on September 02, 1960, and was the son of the late Raymond and Frances O’Cherry O’Dell.
Arthur, who enjoyed computers, had served in...
Jack Thomas Holland
Jun 10, 2016
Jack Thomas Holland, age 66, of the Glenwood Community, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem. A son of the late Thomas and Nannie Andrews Holland, he was born on March 9, 1950 in Bethesda, Maryland.
Mr. Holland, a veteran of the United States Army, proudly served his country during the Vietnam War...
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