Obituaries
Donald A. Smith
Mar 20, 2016
Donald Alfred Smith, age 84, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born on October 28, 1931 in Queens, New York Donald was the son of the late Kime and Gertrude Seamans Smith. He was a member of the Zion Hill Baptist Church,...
Pearl Cox
Mar 19, 2016
Pearl Hollifield Cox, age 104, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Autumn Care of Marion with her family by her side. Born in Saluda, North Carolina on May 1, 1911, she was the daughter of Mack and Levina Warren Hollifield.
A loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Pearl enjoyed quilting and...
Shannon Roy Leon Mosteller
Mar 17, 2016
Shannon Roy Leon Mosteller, age 33, of Marion, passed away March 17, 2016. He is the son of Terry Lee and Nancy Frady Mosteller. Shannon was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Mosteller.
In addition to his parents Shannon is survived by three children; Brooklyn Mosteller, Daniel Mosteller and Jonathon Mosteller; many aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.
No...
Thelma Cornelia Presnell
Mar 17, 2016
Thelma Cornelia Rector Presnell, age 87, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine. Her loving family was by her side. Born in Burke County, North Carolina on May 17, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Cora Robinson Rector.
Thelma, following...
David Paul Farmer
Mar 15, 2016
Mr. David Paul Farmer, age 61, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at his daughters residence in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Louisa, Virginia on October 23, 1954, he was the son of the late Ruth Moore Knapp.
A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, David was...
Debra Stamey
Mar 14, 2016
Debra Stamey, age 56, of Marion, NC, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016 at Mission Hospital’s Memorial Campus in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, NC, born January 7 1960, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Dorothy Miller Bryant. A loving mother, grandmother and sister, Debra was a true artist and enjoyed painting.
Debra is survived...
Victor Trejo Hernandez
Mar 13, 2016
Victor Trejo Hernandez, age 23, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 13, 2016. Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on June 26, 1992, he was the son of Jorge and Columba Trejo Hernandez of Marion. A graduate of McDowell High School, Victor enjoyed playing football and soccer.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two...
Tommy Lee Rumfelt "Rube"
Mar 12, 2016
Tommy Lee Rumfelt “Rube” age 70, of Marion, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Burke Hospice & Palliative Care in Valdese, following an extended illness. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on January 14, 1946, he was the son of the late Rosco James Rumfelt and Ethel May Pack Rumfelt.
Tommy was a graduate of Marion High School Class...
Pauline Jarrett
Mar 12, 2016
On the evening of Saturday, March 12, 2016, while surrounded by her loving family, Mrs. Pauline Bolick Jarrett, age 90, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord at Rose Hill Retirement Community. Born in Mitchell County, North Carolina on June 24, 1925, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary McMahan Bolick.
A loving...
Carolyn Wilson England
Mar 9, 2016
Carolyn Wilson England, age 68, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in the company of her family and friends on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at her residence. She was born July 24, 1947 in Yancey County, North Carolina to the late Jack and Betty Jo Webb Tipton.
She took great joy in working with her flowers and doing...
Gladys Johnson
Mar 9, 2016
Gladys Koone Johnson, age 98, of Marion, passed away Wednesday March 9, 2016 at her residence. Her loving family was by her side. Born in Yancey County, North Carolina on March 25, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Laura Young Harris. A loving, precious mother and grandmother, Gladys loved working in her vegetable garden. She was a...
Jonathan Craig Patterson "J.C."
Mar 7, 2016
Jonathan Craig Patterson, “J.C.”, age 27, of Nebo, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 7, 2016 at Mission Hospital Memorial Campus in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, born August 4, 1988, he was the son of the late Gary L. Patterson and Cynthia Dobbins Patterson of Nebo. Jonathan, known for a big heart, took great pride in helping others...
Louise Ward
Mar 7, 2016
Mrs. Louise Ward, age 84, of Nebo, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 7, 2016 at Burke Hospice & Palliative Care in Valdese. A loving mother and grandmother, born August 25, 1931 in McDowell County, Louise was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Elsie Brown Benge. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie...
Keith "Budda" Cannon
Mar 6, 2016
Keith “Budda” Cannon, age 68, of the Montford Cove Community, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016 at his residence. Born in McDowell County on May 11, 1947, he was the son of the late Chesley and Natilla Pannell Cannon. Keith enjoyed spending time in his garden, but most of all, he loved being with his family, especially his grandchildren. He...
J. D. Wilson
Mar 5, 2016
J.D. Wilson, 78, of Old Fort, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 5, 2016 at his residence.
Mr. Wilson was born November 15, 1937, in Yancey County, to the late Philmore Wilson and Mae McIntyre Rathbone. Mr. Wilson was retired from Ethan Allen where he worked as a furniture repairman. He was a man of faith and strongly believed in the Lord....
Howard Curtis, Jr.
Mar 4, 2016
Howard Curtis, Jr., age 75, of Marion, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016 at Charles George VA Medical Center’s Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Asheville. Born in McDowell County on January 15, 1941, he was the son of the late Howard Curtis, Sr. and Myrtle Newton Rowley.
Howard will be remembered for his sense of humor, ability...
Sandra Washburn
Mar 4, 2016
On the morning of Friday, March 4, 2016, Mrs. Sandra Laughridge Washburn, age 68, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord at her residence. A native of McDowell County, born September 1, 1947, she was the daughter of the late James Neil and Ernestine Medlin Laughridge.
A devoted Christian, Sandra was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and...
Mark "Bones" Duncan
Mar 4, 2016
Mark “Bones” Duncan, age 59, of Marion, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016 at The McDowell Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, Mark was born December 10, 1956 and was the son of the late Rev. Earl Duncan and Corinne Ellis Duncan.
In his spare time, Mark enjoyed reading, camping and spending time on the beach. ...
Staff Sgt. T. J. Loftis
Feb 29, 2016
Staff Sgt. T. J. Loftis, age 34, of Jonas Ridge, North Carolina, passed away Monday, February, 29, 2016 at his residence. Born June 28, 1981 in Tyler, Texas, T. J., known for his remarkable smile, was an avid fisherman and hiker. He enjoyed hiking and admiring the beauty of the Linville Gorge every opportunity he had. Staff Sgt. Loftis was a...
Jewell Haynes
Feb 27, 2016
Jewell Greenlee Haynes, age 93, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Autumn Care of Marion. A native of Mitchell County, NC, born January 9, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Jason and Maggie Loven Greenlee. A loving mother, grandmother and sister, Jewell enjoyed quilting and reading. She is preceded...
Donald A. Smith
Mar 20, 2016
Donald Alfred Smith, age 84, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born on October 28, 1931 in Queens, New York Donald was the son of the late Kime and Gertrude Seamans Smith. He was a member of the Zion Hill Baptist Church,...
Pearl Cox
Mar 19, 2016
Pearl Hollifield Cox, age 104, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Autumn Care of Marion with her family by her side. Born in Saluda, North Carolina on May 1, 1911, she was the daughter of Mack and Levina Warren Hollifield.
A loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Pearl enjoyed quilting and...
Shannon Roy Leon Mosteller
Mar 17, 2016
Shannon Roy Leon Mosteller, age 33, of Marion, passed away March 17, 2016. He is the son of Terry Lee and Nancy Frady Mosteller. Shannon was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Mosteller.
In addition to his parents Shannon is survived by three children; Brooklyn Mosteller, Daniel Mosteller and Jonathon Mosteller; many aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.
No...
Thelma Cornelia Presnell
Mar 17, 2016
Thelma Cornelia Rector Presnell, age 87, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine. Her loving family was by her side. Born in Burke County, North Carolina on May 17, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Cora Robinson Rector.
Thelma, following...
David Paul Farmer
Mar 15, 2016
Mr. David Paul Farmer, age 61, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at his daughters residence in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Louisa, Virginia on October 23, 1954, he was the son of the late Ruth Moore Knapp.
A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, David was...
Debra Stamey
Mar 14, 2016
Debra Stamey, age 56, of Marion, NC, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016 at Mission Hospital’s Memorial Campus in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, NC, born January 7 1960, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Dorothy Miller Bryant. A loving mother, grandmother and sister, Debra was a true artist and enjoyed painting.
Debra is survived...
Victor Trejo Hernandez
Mar 13, 2016
Victor Trejo Hernandez, age 23, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 13, 2016. Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on June 26, 1992, he was the son of Jorge and Columba Trejo Hernandez of Marion. A graduate of McDowell High School, Victor enjoyed playing football and soccer.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two...
Tommy Lee Rumfelt "Rube"
Mar 12, 2016
Tommy Lee Rumfelt “Rube” age 70, of Marion, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Burke Hospice & Palliative Care in Valdese, following an extended illness. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on January 14, 1946, he was the son of the late Rosco James Rumfelt and Ethel May Pack Rumfelt.
Tommy was a graduate of Marion High School Class...
Pauline Jarrett
Mar 12, 2016
On the evening of Saturday, March 12, 2016, while surrounded by her loving family, Mrs. Pauline Bolick Jarrett, age 90, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord at Rose Hill Retirement Community. Born in Mitchell County, North Carolina on June 24, 1925, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary McMahan Bolick.
A loving...
Carolyn Wilson England
Mar 9, 2016
Carolyn Wilson England, age 68, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in the company of her family and friends on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at her residence. She was born July 24, 1947 in Yancey County, North Carolina to the late Jack and Betty Jo Webb Tipton.
She took great joy in working with her flowers and doing...
Gladys Johnson
Mar 9, 2016
Gladys Koone Johnson, age 98, of Marion, passed away Wednesday March 9, 2016 at her residence. Her loving family was by her side. Born in Yancey County, North Carolina on March 25, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Laura Young Harris. A loving, precious mother and grandmother, Gladys loved working in her vegetable garden. She was a...
Jonathan Craig Patterson "J.C."
Mar 7, 2016
Jonathan Craig Patterson, “J.C.”, age 27, of Nebo, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 7, 2016 at Mission Hospital Memorial Campus in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, born August 4, 1988, he was the son of the late Gary L. Patterson and Cynthia Dobbins Patterson of Nebo. Jonathan, known for a big heart, took great pride in helping others...
Louise Ward
Mar 7, 2016
Mrs. Louise Ward, age 84, of Nebo, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 7, 2016 at Burke Hospice & Palliative Care in Valdese. A loving mother and grandmother, born August 25, 1931 in McDowell County, Louise was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Elsie Brown Benge. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie...
Keith "Budda" Cannon
Mar 6, 2016
Keith “Budda” Cannon, age 68, of the Montford Cove Community, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016 at his residence. Born in McDowell County on May 11, 1947, he was the son of the late Chesley and Natilla Pannell Cannon. Keith enjoyed spending time in his garden, but most of all, he loved being with his family, especially his grandchildren. He...
J. D. Wilson
Mar 5, 2016
J.D. Wilson, 78, of Old Fort, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 5, 2016 at his residence.
Mr. Wilson was born November 15, 1937, in Yancey County, to the late Philmore Wilson and Mae McIntyre Rathbone. Mr. Wilson was retired from Ethan Allen where he worked as a furniture repairman. He was a man of faith and strongly believed in the Lord....
Howard Curtis, Jr.
Mar 4, 2016
Howard Curtis, Jr., age 75, of Marion, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016 at Charles George VA Medical Center’s Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Asheville. Born in McDowell County on January 15, 1941, he was the son of the late Howard Curtis, Sr. and Myrtle Newton Rowley.
Howard will be remembered for his sense of humor, ability...
Sandra Washburn
Mar 4, 2016
On the morning of Friday, March 4, 2016, Mrs. Sandra Laughridge Washburn, age 68, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord at her residence. A native of McDowell County, born September 1, 1947, she was the daughter of the late James Neil and Ernestine Medlin Laughridge.
A devoted Christian, Sandra was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and...
Mark "Bones" Duncan
Mar 4, 2016
Mark “Bones” Duncan, age 59, of Marion, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016 at The McDowell Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, Mark was born December 10, 1956 and was the son of the late Rev. Earl Duncan and Corinne Ellis Duncan.
In his spare time, Mark enjoyed reading, camping and spending time on the beach. ...
Staff Sgt. T. J. Loftis
Feb 29, 2016
Staff Sgt. T. J. Loftis, age 34, of Jonas Ridge, North Carolina, passed away Monday, February, 29, 2016 at his residence. Born June 28, 1981 in Tyler, Texas, T. J., known for his remarkable smile, was an avid fisherman and hiker. He enjoyed hiking and admiring the beauty of the Linville Gorge every opportunity he had. Staff Sgt. Loftis was a...
Jewell Haynes
Feb 27, 2016
Jewell Greenlee Haynes, age 93, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Autumn Care of Marion. A native of Mitchell County, NC, born January 9, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Jason and Maggie Loven Greenlee. A loving mother, grandmother and sister, Jewell enjoyed quilting and reading. She is preceded...
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