Obituaries
Colt Clay Flack
Nov 17, 2017
Colt Clay Flack, age 31, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2017 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, following a lengthy and courageous battle with multiple health issues. Born in Rutherford County, North Carolina on June 05, 1986, he was the son of Pete and Penny Bates Flack of Nebo.
Known by...
Mildred Wilson
Nov 16, 2017
In the morning hours of Thursday, November 16, 2017 while surrounded by her loving family, Mildred Creson Wilson, age 88, of Old Fort, went home to be with the Lord at her residence. The daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Hunter Creson, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on September 13, 1929.
A loving mother, grandmother,...
Margaret Louise McFadden
Nov 15, 2017
Margaret Elliott McFadden, age 96, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Born in McDowell County on August 17, 1921, Margaret was the daughter of the late W.P. Elliott, Sr. and Emma Hensley Elliott.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John David...
Terry Ray Duncan
Nov 15, 2017
Terry Ray Duncan Sr., age 72, of Marion, North Carolina was received into Heaven on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born in Mitchell County on May 13, 1945 to Bill and Frances Duncan.
Terry was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving in Vietnam. He was a graduate of the University...
Johnny Coy Banks, Sr.
Nov 13, 2017
Mr. Johnny Coy Banks, Sr., age 71, passed away Monday November 13, 2017 at his residence.
No services are planned at this time.
Howard Bounds
Nov 13, 2017
Howard Bounds, age 88, of the Pleasant Gardens Community, went home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Monday, November 13, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital. A native of Hoke County, North Carolina, born December 04, 1928, he was the son of the late Junior and Mattie Johnson Bounds.
In addition to his parents,...
Charles King
Nov 11, 2017
Mr. Charles “Bill” King, age 92, passed away on Saturday November 11, 2017 at Autumn care of Marion surrounded by his loving Family. The son of the late John King and Dona Buchanan King, he was born on April 30, 1925.
Bill was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, having served during World War II on the...
Hobert J. Burleson
Nov 11, 2017
Hobert J. Burleson, age 91, of Marion, NC passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017 at John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville, NC.
Hobert was the son of the late John Nelson Burleson and Pearl Thomas Burleson of Yancey County, NC. He was a WWII veteran of the US Navy and retired from Air Preheater. He was also a...
Margaret Hall
Nov 7, 2017
Mrs. Margaret Reel Hall, age 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at the SECU Hospice House in Forest City. Margaret was native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born March 31, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Jonas Asbery Reel and Rosa Ward Reel.
She had retired from the Dietary...
Amanda Leigh-Anne Hollifield
Nov 7, 2017
Amanda Leigh-Anne Hollifield, age 27, of Marion passed away unexpectedly from complications from child birth on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at her home.
Amanda was born November 20, 1989 in Buncombe County, North Carolina to Wayne and Renee Hollifield.
Amanda is preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Norman Ray Hollifield on October 14, 2017 and her...
Roy "Keith" Taylor
Nov 6, 2017
Roy “Keith” Taylor, age 59, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital following a long battle with Myasthenia Gravis. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born September 14, 1958, he was the son of Melba Young Taylor of Marion and the late Roy Lee Taylor, Sr.
In...
Pamela Wellman
Nov 6, 2017
Pamela Wellman, having just celebrated her 48th birthday, passed away on Monday, November 06, 2017, following many years of declining health, and is now at peace. Born in York County, South Carolina on November 05, 1969, she was the daughter of James Richard Wellman of Clinton, South Carolina and Annette Perry Wellman of the Shiloh Community in Rutherfordton.
...
George Olson
Nov 5, 2017
George Olson, age 70, passed away at the Retreat Place in Bakersville, North Carolina on Sunday, November 05, 2017.
No services are planned at this time.
Melvin Lee Daniels
Nov 5, 2017
Michael Daniels, loving brother and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 05, 2017 at his residence with his loving family by his side, at the age of 45. The son of the late Billy and Anna Beam Daniels, Michael was born in Avery County, North Carolina on March 17, 1972.
In addition to...
Mildred Inez Parker
Nov 3, 2017
In the early morning hours of Friday, November 03, 2017, Mildred Inez Smith Parker, age 73, of Glen Alpine, North Carolina, passed away at Burke Hospice & Palliative Care’s Hospice House in Valdese. The daughter of the late Lee and Selma Plemmons Smith, she was born on April 08, 1944 in McDowell County, North Carolina.
In addition to...
Robert Vance Snypes
Oct 31, 2017
Robert Vance Snypes, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Rosehill Retirement Community in Marion. A native of McDowell County, he was born to the late Marion Vance Snypes and Mae Nanney Snypes.
Robert was retired from the Nebo Post Office after 32 years of service as a rural letter carrier. His life was dedicated...
Jacqueline Jenkins
Oct 26, 2017
Jacqueline Denese Rose Jenkins, age 52, of Marion, North Carolina passed away at Memorial Campus on Thursday, October 26, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.
Ms. Jenkins was born November 13, 1964 in Burke County, NC to Minnie Sue Branch Rose of Marion, NC. She is preceded in death by, her Dad, Jim Rose; one brother, Randy Rose; one sister,...
Patricia Schmaling
Oct 22, 2017
Patricia Schmailing passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 while at the SECU Hospice House in Forest City.
A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
Buddy Smith
Oct 22, 2017
Clayton “Buddy” Smith, age 67, of Lenoir, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at his son’s residence in the North Cove Community while under the care of CarePartners Hospice & Palliative Care-McDowell. Born in Mitchell County, North Carolina on February 22, 1950, he was the son of the late Cloyd and Virgie Smith.
An...
Grady Dale Poole
Oct 22, 2017
Grady Dale Poole, age 77, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Autumn Care of Marion. A native of McDowell County, Dale was born on October 31, 1939 to the late David and Fushia Fender Poole.
Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Imogene Walker...
Colt Clay Flack
Nov 17, 2017
Colt Clay Flack, age 31, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2017 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, following a lengthy and courageous battle with multiple health issues. Born in Rutherford County, North Carolina on June 05, 1986, he was the son of Pete and Penny Bates Flack of Nebo.
Known by...
Mildred Wilson
Nov 16, 2017
In the morning hours of Thursday, November 16, 2017 while surrounded by her loving family, Mildred Creson Wilson, age 88, of Old Fort, went home to be with the Lord at her residence. The daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Hunter Creson, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on September 13, 1929.
A loving mother, grandmother,...
Margaret Louise McFadden
Nov 15, 2017
Margaret Elliott McFadden, age 96, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Born in McDowell County on August 17, 1921, Margaret was the daughter of the late W.P. Elliott, Sr. and Emma Hensley Elliott.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John David...
Terry Ray Duncan
Nov 15, 2017
Terry Ray Duncan Sr., age 72, of Marion, North Carolina was received into Heaven on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born in Mitchell County on May 13, 1945 to Bill and Frances Duncan.
Terry was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving in Vietnam. He was a graduate of the University...
Johnny Coy Banks, Sr.
Nov 13, 2017
Mr. Johnny Coy Banks, Sr., age 71, passed away Monday November 13, 2017 at his residence.
No services are planned at this time.
Howard Bounds
Nov 13, 2017
Howard Bounds, age 88, of the Pleasant Gardens Community, went home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Monday, November 13, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital. A native of Hoke County, North Carolina, born December 04, 1928, he was the son of the late Junior and Mattie Johnson Bounds.
In addition to his parents,...
Charles King
Nov 11, 2017
Mr. Charles “Bill” King, age 92, passed away on Saturday November 11, 2017 at Autumn care of Marion surrounded by his loving Family. The son of the late John King and Dona Buchanan King, he was born on April 30, 1925.
Bill was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, having served during World War II on the...
Hobert J. Burleson
Nov 11, 2017
Hobert J. Burleson, age 91, of Marion, NC passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017 at John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville, NC.
Hobert was the son of the late John Nelson Burleson and Pearl Thomas Burleson of Yancey County, NC. He was a WWII veteran of the US Navy and retired from Air Preheater. He was also a...
Margaret Hall
Nov 7, 2017
Mrs. Margaret Reel Hall, age 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at the SECU Hospice House in Forest City. Margaret was native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born March 31, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Jonas Asbery Reel and Rosa Ward Reel.
She had retired from the Dietary...
Amanda Leigh-Anne Hollifield
Nov 7, 2017
Amanda Leigh-Anne Hollifield, age 27, of Marion passed away unexpectedly from complications from child birth on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at her home.
Amanda was born November 20, 1989 in Buncombe County, North Carolina to Wayne and Renee Hollifield.
Amanda is preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Norman Ray Hollifield on October 14, 2017 and her...
Roy "Keith" Taylor
Nov 6, 2017
Roy “Keith” Taylor, age 59, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital following a long battle with Myasthenia Gravis. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born September 14, 1958, he was the son of Melba Young Taylor of Marion and the late Roy Lee Taylor, Sr.
In...
Pamela Wellman
Nov 6, 2017
Pamela Wellman, having just celebrated her 48th birthday, passed away on Monday, November 06, 2017, following many years of declining health, and is now at peace. Born in York County, South Carolina on November 05, 1969, she was the daughter of James Richard Wellman of Clinton, South Carolina and Annette Perry Wellman of the Shiloh Community in Rutherfordton.
...
George Olson
Nov 5, 2017
George Olson, age 70, passed away at the Retreat Place in Bakersville, North Carolina on Sunday, November 05, 2017.
No services are planned at this time.
Melvin Lee Daniels
Nov 5, 2017
Michael Daniels, loving brother and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 05, 2017 at his residence with his loving family by his side, at the age of 45. The son of the late Billy and Anna Beam Daniels, Michael was born in Avery County, North Carolina on March 17, 1972.
In addition to...
Mildred Inez Parker
Nov 3, 2017
In the early morning hours of Friday, November 03, 2017, Mildred Inez Smith Parker, age 73, of Glen Alpine, North Carolina, passed away at Burke Hospice & Palliative Care’s Hospice House in Valdese. The daughter of the late Lee and Selma Plemmons Smith, she was born on April 08, 1944 in McDowell County, North Carolina.
In addition to...
Robert Vance Snypes
Oct 31, 2017
Robert Vance Snypes, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Rosehill Retirement Community in Marion. A native of McDowell County, he was born to the late Marion Vance Snypes and Mae Nanney Snypes.
Robert was retired from the Nebo Post Office after 32 years of service as a rural letter carrier. His life was dedicated...
Jacqueline Jenkins
Oct 26, 2017
Jacqueline Denese Rose Jenkins, age 52, of Marion, North Carolina passed away at Memorial Campus on Thursday, October 26, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.
Ms. Jenkins was born November 13, 1964 in Burke County, NC to Minnie Sue Branch Rose of Marion, NC. She is preceded in death by, her Dad, Jim Rose; one brother, Randy Rose; one sister,...
Patricia Schmaling
Oct 22, 2017
Patricia Schmailing passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 while at the SECU Hospice House in Forest City.
A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
Buddy Smith
Oct 22, 2017
Clayton “Buddy” Smith, age 67, of Lenoir, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at his son’s residence in the North Cove Community while under the care of CarePartners Hospice & Palliative Care-McDowell. Born in Mitchell County, North Carolina on February 22, 1950, he was the son of the late Cloyd and Virgie Smith.
An...
Grady Dale Poole
Oct 22, 2017
Grady Dale Poole, age 77, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Autumn Care of Marion. A native of McDowell County, Dale was born on October 31, 1939 to the late David and Fushia Fender Poole.
Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Imogene Walker...
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