Obituaries
Billy Ray Quinn
Nov 27, 2018
Billy Ray Quinn, age 65, of Marion, NC passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Billy was born August 21, 1953 in McDowell County, NC to the late Earl Briscoe Quinn and Myrtle Marie Norris Quinn. He retired from Haldex.
Those left behind to cherish his memories are two children,...
Nancy Jean Pittman
Nov 26, 2018
Nancy Jean Johnston Pittman, age 72, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. She was born on May 31, 1946 in Newaygo, Michigan to late Cedric Roy and Bessie Jean Johnston.
Nancy formally attended Bethel Free Will Baptist Church. She was a wonderful mother, sister, and...
Lisa Hensley
Nov 25, 2018
Lisa Hensley, age 45, of Bakersville, North Carolina and formerly of Marion, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 following a brief illness at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine. The daughter of the late Glen and Ruth Hensley, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on December 16, 1972.
She was also preceded in death by two children, Andrew...
Charlene Fowler
Nov 24, 2018
Charlene Whitaker Fowler, age 68, of Nebo, NC passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Autumn Care of Marion.
Services to celebrate Charlene's life will be held at a later date.
Sandra Elizabeth Hodges
Nov 23, 2018
Sandra Elizabeth Keziah Hodges, age 69, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away Friday, November 23, 2018 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
In keeping with Mrs. Hodges wishes no services will be held at this time.
Johnny Ernest Burnette, Sr.
Nov 23, 2018
Johnny Ernest “Squirrel” Burnette, Sr., age 86, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018 at Autumn Care of Marion with his loving family by his side. A native of Mitchell County, Ernest was born on April 27, 1932 to the late Plato and Mamie Burnette.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
John James Hosey
Nov 23, 2018
John James Hosey, age 75, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018 at his residence. A native of Luzerne, Pennsylvania, John was born on April 16, 1943 to the late Lawrence and Elizabeth Pesta Hosey.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Donald Hosey.
A veteran of the...
Nancy Gail Laidley
Nov 21, 2018
Nancy Gail Laidley, 62, of Old Fort, passed away on November 21, 2018 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City. She was born on March 20, 1956 and was the daughter of the late Edward Copeland Laidley and Marjorie Sumner Laidley.
Nancy was a beacon to her family and many friends. She was always spreading her humor,...
William "Al" Farley
Nov 19, 2018
William “Al” Farley, age 73, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018 at his residence with his loving family by his side. The son of the late Floyd and Eula Mae Wilson Farley, Al was born in Charleston, South Carolina.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Milton...
Bobby Lee Austin
Nov 18, 2018
On the night of Sunday, November 18, 2018, while surrounded by his loved ones, Bobby Lee Austin, age 81, passed away at his home in Marion. A native of Yancey County, North Carolina, born February 6, 1937, he was the son of the late Pauline Blankenship Austin.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Thomas...
Dora Beatrice Nichols
Nov 18, 2018
Dora B. Nichols, age 95, of Marion, North Carolina passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, November 18, 2018 surrounded by her loving family and is now resting in the arms of her Jesus. A native of McDowell County, Dora was born January 19, 1923 to the late Robert and Jessie King Nichols.
In addition to...
Donna Mae Leavenworth
Nov 17, 2018
Donna Mae Leavenworth, age 74, of Nebo, North Carolina, following a long health battle, departed to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Mission Hospital McDowell. The daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Earl Lien, she was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 2, 1944. Donna’s brother, Thomas Lien, also preceded her in death.
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Marilyn Beth Potter
Nov 15, 2018
Marilyn Beth Potter, age 74, of Marion, NC passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018 at her home, with her husband at her bedside.
Marilyn was born June 6, 1944 in Port Angeles, WA to the late Harold Ranta and Zelma Hutcherson Ranta. She was an adventurist, traveler and family oriented. She was a hairdresser by trade and made many...
Michael "Mike" Ernest Cantey
Nov 14, 2018
Michael “Mike” Ernest Cantey, age 59, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at Carolinas HealthCare System-Blue Ridge in Morganton with his loved ones at his side on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. A native of Kingstree, South Carolina, born March 7, 1959, he was the son of Dora Ann Huggins Cantey of Asheville, North Carolina and the late Fred...
Troy Leon Davis
Nov 14, 2018
Mr. Troy Leon Davis, age 72, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at his residence. A native of McDowell County, born February 22, 1946, he was the son of the late Paul and Mary Hall Davis.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter Davis and Paul...
Sandra Stapleton
Nov 14, 2018
Sandra Kuykendall Stapleton, age 68, of Nebo, passed away at her residence following a 10-year battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. The daughter of the late Carol and Ailene Howell Kuykendall, she was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on May 5, 1950.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter,...
Charlye Taleene Christy
Nov 13, 2018
Charlye Taleene Kenimer Christy, age 74, of Old Fort, North Carolina, while surrounded by her loving family, departed to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at her residence. The daughter of the late Talmon and Alice Wall Kenimer, she was born in Statesville, North Carolina on August 25, 1944.
A loving wife, mother, grandmother...
Ulf "Teddy" Ekberg
Nov 12, 2018
Ulf “Teddy” Ekberg, son of Harold and Randi, born in the 1000-year-old small town of Sarpsborg, Norway, second child of two other siblings, his older brother Bjorn and younger sister Unni.
An avid seaman, maritime engineer, architect and bush pilot, he traveled the globe by boat, train, plane, and automobile. Best known for his career as chief engineer...
Billy Ray Quinn
Nov 27, 2018
Billy Ray Quinn, age 65, of Marion, NC passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Billy was born August 21, 1953 in McDowell County, NC to the late Earl Briscoe Quinn and Myrtle Marie Norris Quinn. He retired from Haldex.
Those left behind to cherish his memories are two children,...
Nancy Jean Pittman
Nov 26, 2018
Nancy Jean Johnston Pittman, age 72, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. She was born on May 31, 1946 in Newaygo, Michigan to late Cedric Roy and Bessie Jean Johnston.
Nancy formally attended Bethel Free Will Baptist Church. She was a wonderful mother, sister, and...
Lisa Hensley
Nov 25, 2018
Lisa Hensley, age 45, of Bakersville, North Carolina and formerly of Marion, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 following a brief illness at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine. The daughter of the late Glen and Ruth Hensley, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on December 16, 1972.
She was also preceded in death by two children, Andrew...
Charlene Fowler
Nov 24, 2018
Charlene Whitaker Fowler, age 68, of Nebo, NC passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Autumn Care of Marion.
Services to celebrate Charlene's life will be held at a later date.
Sandra Elizabeth Hodges
Nov 23, 2018
Sandra Elizabeth Keziah Hodges, age 69, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away Friday, November 23, 2018 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
In keeping with Mrs. Hodges wishes no services will be held at this time.
Johnny Ernest Burnette, Sr.
Nov 23, 2018
Johnny Ernest “Squirrel” Burnette, Sr., age 86, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018 at Autumn Care of Marion with his loving family by his side. A native of Mitchell County, Ernest was born on April 27, 1932 to the late Plato and Mamie Burnette.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
John James Hosey
Nov 23, 2018
John James Hosey, age 75, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018 at his residence. A native of Luzerne, Pennsylvania, John was born on April 16, 1943 to the late Lawrence and Elizabeth Pesta Hosey.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Donald Hosey.
A veteran of the...
Nancy Gail Laidley
Nov 21, 2018
Nancy Gail Laidley, 62, of Old Fort, passed away on November 21, 2018 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City. She was born on March 20, 1956 and was the daughter of the late Edward Copeland Laidley and Marjorie Sumner Laidley.
Nancy was a beacon to her family and many friends. She was always spreading her humor,...
William "Al" Farley
Nov 19, 2018
William “Al” Farley, age 73, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018 at his residence with his loving family by his side. The son of the late Floyd and Eula Mae Wilson Farley, Al was born in Charleston, South Carolina.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Milton...
Bobby Lee Austin
Nov 18, 2018
On the night of Sunday, November 18, 2018, while surrounded by his loved ones, Bobby Lee Austin, age 81, passed away at his home in Marion. A native of Yancey County, North Carolina, born February 6, 1937, he was the son of the late Pauline Blankenship Austin.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Thomas...
Dora Beatrice Nichols
Nov 18, 2018
Dora B. Nichols, age 95, of Marion, North Carolina passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, November 18, 2018 surrounded by her loving family and is now resting in the arms of her Jesus. A native of McDowell County, Dora was born January 19, 1923 to the late Robert and Jessie King Nichols.
In addition to...
Donna Mae Leavenworth
Nov 17, 2018
Donna Mae Leavenworth, age 74, of Nebo, North Carolina, following a long health battle, departed to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Mission Hospital McDowell. The daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Earl Lien, she was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 2, 1944. Donna’s brother, Thomas Lien, also preceded her in death.
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Marilyn Beth Potter
Nov 15, 2018
Marilyn Beth Potter, age 74, of Marion, NC passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018 at her home, with her husband at her bedside.
Marilyn was born June 6, 1944 in Port Angeles, WA to the late Harold Ranta and Zelma Hutcherson Ranta. She was an adventurist, traveler and family oriented. She was a hairdresser by trade and made many...
Michael "Mike" Ernest Cantey
Nov 14, 2018
Michael “Mike” Ernest Cantey, age 59, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at Carolinas HealthCare System-Blue Ridge in Morganton with his loved ones at his side on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. A native of Kingstree, South Carolina, born March 7, 1959, he was the son of Dora Ann Huggins Cantey of Asheville, North Carolina and the late Fred...
Troy Leon Davis
Nov 14, 2018
Mr. Troy Leon Davis, age 72, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at his residence. A native of McDowell County, born February 22, 1946, he was the son of the late Paul and Mary Hall Davis.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter Davis and Paul...
Sandra Stapleton
Nov 14, 2018
Sandra Kuykendall Stapleton, age 68, of Nebo, passed away at her residence following a 10-year battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. The daughter of the late Carol and Ailene Howell Kuykendall, she was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on May 5, 1950.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter,...
Charlye Taleene Christy
Nov 13, 2018
Charlye Taleene Kenimer Christy, age 74, of Old Fort, North Carolina, while surrounded by her loving family, departed to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at her residence. The daughter of the late Talmon and Alice Wall Kenimer, she was born in Statesville, North Carolina on August 25, 1944.
A loving wife, mother, grandmother...
Ulf "Teddy" Ekberg
Nov 12, 2018
Ulf “Teddy” Ekberg, son of Harold and Randi, born in the 1000-year-old small town of Sarpsborg, Norway, second child of two other siblings, his older brother Bjorn and younger sister Unni.
An avid seaman, maritime engineer, architect and bush pilot, he traveled the globe by boat, train, plane, and automobile. Best known for his career as chief engineer...
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