Obituaries

Joshua Michael L'Hommedieu

Joshua Michael L'Hommedieu

Aug 15, 2017

 

Joshua Michael L'HommeDieu, 24 years of age, last resided in Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 around 11:00 PM. Josh was born in Mount Sinai, New York and touched people's lives from northern New England to southern Florida.

 

With bright blue eyes and a smile and laugh that were contagious, Josh left an...

Clifford Ray Franklin

Clifford Ray Franklin

Aug 14, 2017

 

 

Clifford Ray Franklin, age 83, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 at his residence with his family at his side.  A native of Burke County, North Carolina, born October 21, 1933, he was the son of the late Gromer and Roxie Clark Franklin.

 

He is preceded in death by his wife of...

Bruce C. Heath

Bruce C. Heath

Aug 14, 2017

 

 

Bruce C. Heath, age 63, of Forest City, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 at the SECU Hospice House in Forest City.  A native of Stokes County, North Carolina, he was born on January 06, 1954.

 

In keeping with Bruce’s wishes, a private memorial service will be held at a later date. 

 

Friends...

Bobby Jack Truett

Bobby Jack Truett

Aug 12, 2017

 

Bobby Jack Truett, loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo, at the age of 81.  A native of Cherokee County, North Carolina, born on December 19, 1935, he was the son of the late Bronce and Elma Jones Truett.

 

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Jeff Nix

Jeff Nix

Aug 11, 2017

 

Mr. Jeff Nix, age 44, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017 at his residence.  Born in Chicago, Illinois on July 19, 1973, he was the son of Peggy Wilson Nix of Marion and the late Lawrence Nix. 

 

A loving father, grandfather, son and brother, Jeff was known for his cheerful personality and was...

Emory Faye Gilliam

Emory Faye Gilliam

Aug 9, 2017

 

Emory Faye Gilliam, infant daughter of Mark and Sabrina Gilliam of Marion, North Carolina, fell asleep into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, August 09, 2017 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.

 

Little Emory was loved and will be missed, but her parent’s prayer is that her passing will help impact someone to help further...

Mary Dillingham

Mary Dillingham

Aug 9, 2017

 

Mary Puckridge Dillingham, age 72, of Morganton and formally of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, August 09, 2017 while at Carolina Continue CARE Hospital in Charlotte.  Her loving family was at her side.  A native of Yancey County, North Carolina, born on August 12, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Florence Sheehan Puckridge.

 

In...

Kenneth Lee Presnell, Jr.

Kenneth Lee Presnell, Jr.

Aug 8, 2017

 

 

Kenneth Lee Presnell, Jr., age 63, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, August 08, 2017 at the St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born September 04, 1953 he was the son of Jacqueline Smith Presnell of Marion and the late Kenneth Lee Presnell, Sr.

 

Mr. Presnell was also...

Julian E. Braswell

Julian E. Braswell

Aug 8, 2017

 

Julian E. Braswell, age 67, of Newland, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, August 08, 2017 while under the care of Life Care Center of Banner Elk.  The son of the late Leo and Isabel Hayes Braswell, he was born in Avery County, North Carolina on September 14, 1949.  Mr. Braswell was also preceded in death by one brother,...

Emily Brittain Williams

Emily Brittain Williams

Aug 7, 2017

 

 

Emily Brittain Williams, age 47, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Monday, August 07, 2017.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on February 15, 1970, she was the daughter of the late James and Joann Pearson Laughter.

 

Emily, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, truly loved her family and...

Arnold Lee Robinson

Arnold Lee Robinson

Aug 6, 2017

 

 

Arnold L. Robinson, age 87, of Marion, passed away on the night of Sunday, August 06, 2017 with his family by his side at Autumn Care of Marion.  The son of the late William and Pearl McIntosh Robinson, he was born in Cleveland County, North Carolina on November 28, 1929. 

 

He was also preceded in death by...

Doris Beck

Doris Beck

Aug 3, 2017

 

 

Doris Curry Lanning Beck, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  Her loving family was by her side.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born January 08, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Stralie and Lula Dayberry...

Charles Pokorny III

Charles Pokorny III

Aug 1, 2017

 

 

Charles Pokorny III, age 78, of Union Mills, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, August 01, 2017 at the SECU Hospice House in Forest City with his loving family by his side. Born in Harper, Kansas on February 14, 1939, he was the son of the late Dr. Charles Pokorny II, and Lois Miller Pokorny.

 

A graduate from both Kansas State...

Margie Kelly

Margie Kelly

Aug 1, 2017

 

 

Margie Branch Kelly, age 64, of Marion, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, August 01, 2017 at the SECU Hospice House in Forest City.  The daughter of the late Margie Autrey Branch and Dean Branch of Marion, she was born in Mitchell County, North Carolina on May 19, 1953.  In addition to her mother, she was preceded...

Minnie Lee Stone

Minnie Lee Stone

Jul 31, 2017

 

 

Minnie Lee Stone, loving and devoted mother and grandmother, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 at her residence in Charles Town, West Virginia at the age of 89. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on July 16, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Ogle and Mary Duncan Ogle. In addition to her parents, she...

Mary Jane Rathbone

Mary Jane Rathbone

Jul 31, 2017

 

Mary Jane Wall Rathbone, age 79, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Monday, July 31, 2017 at the Brian Center of Spruce Pine. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born August 12, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Colin and Venice Thomas Wall.

 

Always happy and...

Jane Quinby

Jane Quinby

Jul 30, 2017

 

 

Jane Deare Quinby, age 86, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at her residence on Sunday, July 30, 2017.  Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Jane was a loving wife and mother.

 

A private memorial service for Miss Jane and her husband, Carleton Quinby, Jr. who passed away on June 06, 2017, will be held at a...

Clarence B. Tichenor

Clarence B. Tichenor

Jul 28, 2017

 

 

Mr. Clarence B. Tichenor, age 83, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at Rose Hill Retirement Community in Marion.  Born in Honolulu, Hawaii on May 25, 1934, Clarence was the son of the late RADM Murray and Dorothy Tichenor, and brother of the late Marjorie Carpenter.

 

A loving father and grandfather, Mr. Tichenor proudly...

Raquel Ramirez

Raquel Ramirez

Jul 26, 2017

 

Raquel Ramirez, age 44, of Vilas, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, as a result of a motor vehicle accident.  Born in Atizapan de Zaragoza on September 20, 1972, she was the daughter of Sergio Ramirez Garcia and Luz Maria Merrado Lopez. “No llores mi muerte, celebra, por qe desde arriba estoy gosando.”  

 

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Dorothy Virginia Moore

Dorothy Virginia Moore

Jul 22, 2017

 

Mrs. Dorothy Hall Moore, age 84, of Marion, passed away on Saturday July 22, 2017 at Autumn Care of Marion.

 

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Joshua Michael L'Hommedieu

Joshua Michael L'Hommedieu

Aug 15, 2017

 

Joshua Michael L'HommeDieu, 24 years of age, last resided in Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 around 11:00 PM. Josh was born in Mount Sinai, New York and touched people's lives from northern New England to southern Florida.

 

With bright blue eyes and a smile and laugh that were contagious, Josh left an...

Clifford Ray Franklin

Clifford Ray Franklin

Aug 14, 2017

 

 

Clifford Ray Franklin, age 83, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 at his residence with his family at his side.  A native of Burke County, North Carolina, born October 21, 1933, he was the son of the late Gromer and Roxie Clark Franklin.

 

He is preceded in death by his wife of...

Bruce C. Heath

Bruce C. Heath

Aug 14, 2017

 

 

Bruce C. Heath, age 63, of Forest City, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 at the SECU Hospice House in Forest City.  A native of Stokes County, North Carolina, he was born on January 06, 1954.

 

In keeping with Bruce’s wishes, a private memorial service will be held at a later date. 

 

Friends...

Bobby Jack Truett

Bobby Jack Truett

Aug 12, 2017

 

Bobby Jack Truett, loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo, at the age of 81.  A native of Cherokee County, North Carolina, born on December 19, 1935, he was the son of the late Bronce and Elma Jones Truett.

 

...

Jeff Nix

Jeff Nix

Aug 11, 2017

 

Mr. Jeff Nix, age 44, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017 at his residence.  Born in Chicago, Illinois on July 19, 1973, he was the son of Peggy Wilson Nix of Marion and the late Lawrence Nix. 

 

A loving father, grandfather, son and brother, Jeff was known for his cheerful personality and was...

Emory Faye Gilliam

Emory Faye Gilliam

Aug 9, 2017

 

Emory Faye Gilliam, infant daughter of Mark and Sabrina Gilliam of Marion, North Carolina, fell asleep into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, August 09, 2017 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.

 

Little Emory was loved and will be missed, but her parent’s prayer is that her passing will help impact someone to help further...

Mary Dillingham

Mary Dillingham

Aug 9, 2017

 

Mary Puckridge Dillingham, age 72, of Morganton and formally of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, August 09, 2017 while at Carolina Continue CARE Hospital in Charlotte.  Her loving family was at her side.  A native of Yancey County, North Carolina, born on August 12, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Florence Sheehan Puckridge.

 

In...

Kenneth Lee Presnell, Jr.

Kenneth Lee Presnell, Jr.

Aug 8, 2017

 

 

Kenneth Lee Presnell, Jr., age 63, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, August 08, 2017 at the St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born September 04, 1953 he was the son of Jacqueline Smith Presnell of Marion and the late Kenneth Lee Presnell, Sr.

 

Mr. Presnell was also...

Julian E. Braswell

Julian E. Braswell

Aug 8, 2017

 

Julian E. Braswell, age 67, of Newland, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, August 08, 2017 while under the care of Life Care Center of Banner Elk.  The son of the late Leo and Isabel Hayes Braswell, he was born in Avery County, North Carolina on September 14, 1949.  Mr. Braswell was also preceded in death by one brother,...

Emily Brittain Williams

Emily Brittain Williams

Aug 7, 2017

 

 

Emily Brittain Williams, age 47, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Monday, August 07, 2017.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on February 15, 1970, she was the daughter of the late James and Joann Pearson Laughter.

 

Emily, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, truly loved her family and...

Arnold Lee Robinson

Arnold Lee Robinson

Aug 6, 2017

 

 

Arnold L. Robinson, age 87, of Marion, passed away on the night of Sunday, August 06, 2017 with his family by his side at Autumn Care of Marion.  The son of the late William and Pearl McIntosh Robinson, he was born in Cleveland County, North Carolina on November 28, 1929. 

 

He was also preceded in death by...

Doris Beck

Doris Beck

Aug 3, 2017

 

 

Doris Curry Lanning Beck, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  Her loving family was by her side.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born January 08, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Stralie and Lula Dayberry...

Charles Pokorny III

Charles Pokorny III

Aug 1, 2017

 

 

Charles Pokorny III, age 78, of Union Mills, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, August 01, 2017 at the SECU Hospice House in Forest City with his loving family by his side. Born in Harper, Kansas on February 14, 1939, he was the son of the late Dr. Charles Pokorny II, and Lois Miller Pokorny.

 

A graduate from both Kansas State...

Margie Kelly

Margie Kelly

Aug 1, 2017

 

 

Margie Branch Kelly, age 64, of Marion, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, August 01, 2017 at the SECU Hospice House in Forest City.  The daughter of the late Margie Autrey Branch and Dean Branch of Marion, she was born in Mitchell County, North Carolina on May 19, 1953.  In addition to her mother, she was preceded...

Minnie Lee Stone

Minnie Lee Stone

Jul 31, 2017

 

 

Minnie Lee Stone, loving and devoted mother and grandmother, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 at her residence in Charles Town, West Virginia at the age of 89. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on July 16, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Ogle and Mary Duncan Ogle. In addition to her parents, she...

Mary Jane Rathbone

Mary Jane Rathbone

Jul 31, 2017

 

Mary Jane Wall Rathbone, age 79, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Monday, July 31, 2017 at the Brian Center of Spruce Pine. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born August 12, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Colin and Venice Thomas Wall.

 

Always happy and...

Jane Quinby

Jane Quinby

Jul 30, 2017

 

 

Jane Deare Quinby, age 86, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at her residence on Sunday, July 30, 2017.  Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Jane was a loving wife and mother.

 

A private memorial service for Miss Jane and her husband, Carleton Quinby, Jr. who passed away on June 06, 2017, will be held at a...

Clarence B. Tichenor

Clarence B. Tichenor

Jul 28, 2017

 

 

Mr. Clarence B. Tichenor, age 83, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at Rose Hill Retirement Community in Marion.  Born in Honolulu, Hawaii on May 25, 1934, Clarence was the son of the late RADM Murray and Dorothy Tichenor, and brother of the late Marjorie Carpenter.

 

A loving father and grandfather, Mr. Tichenor proudly...

Raquel Ramirez

Raquel Ramirez

Jul 26, 2017

 

Raquel Ramirez, age 44, of Vilas, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, as a result of a motor vehicle accident.  Born in Atizapan de Zaragoza on September 20, 1972, she was the daughter of Sergio Ramirez Garcia and Luz Maria Merrado Lopez. “No llores mi muerte, celebra, por qe desde arriba estoy gosando.”  

 

...

Dorothy Virginia Moore

Dorothy Virginia Moore

Jul 22, 2017

 

Mrs. Dorothy Hall Moore, age 84, of Marion, passed away on Saturday July 22, 2017 at Autumn Care of Marion.

 

A private family service will be held at a later date.