Obituaries
Celia Loftis
Jul 15, 2018
Celia Long Loftis, age 74, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Mission Hospital McDowell. A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, born January 6, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Earl Long and Edna Norton.
She was preceded in death by one son, Todd Stewart Loftis.
A member...
Clyde Marshal Cagle
Jul 14, 2018
Clyde Marshal Cagle, 83, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018. Clyde was born on September 29, 1934 to the late Fred Corbett Cagle and Grace Kirkman Cagle.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Curtis Cagle; and sister, Vivian Cagle Nicks.
Clyde is survived by his...
Janice Marie Miller
Jul 13, 2018
Janice Marie Miller, age 81, of Marion, North Carolina and formerly of Spruce Pine, passed away on the morning of Friday, July 13, 2018 while surrounded by her loved ones at Mountain Ridge Health & Rehab in Black Mountain. The daughter of the late James and Ester Brown Jackson, Janice was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on March...
Mary Edith Smith
Jul 12, 2018
Mary Edith Smith, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of Thursday, July 12, 2018 at her residence in Marion. A native of Yancey County, North Carolina, born November 4, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Austin and Maude Huskins Buchanan.
In addition to her parents, she...
Roger L. Reel
Jul 10, 2018
Roger L. Reel, age 62, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills SECU Inpatient Unit in Forest City. The son of the late Jack and Margaret Stevenson Reel, Roger was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on January 1, 1956.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Joyce Elaine Loftin
Jul 10, 2018
Joyce Turner Loftin, age 66, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of Buncombe County, Joyce was born on February 1, 1952 to the late George and Hattie Rhodes Turner.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,...
Rev. Roger Gallion
Jul 9, 2018
Rev. Roger Gallion, age 70, of Nebo, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on the evening of Monday, July 9, 2018 at his residence while under the care of CarePartners Hospice & Palliative Care-McDowell. His loving family was by his side. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on May 1, 1948, he was the son of...
David Franklin Chapman
Jul 9, 2018
David Franklin Chapman, age 61, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018 at Charles George VA Medical Center’s Hospice and Palliative Care in Asheville. A native of Buncombe County, North Carolina, born November 10, 1956 to Betty Sorrells Chapman of Marion, North Carolina and the late David W. Chapman.
For over 40 years,...
Helen Fisher
Jul 7, 2018
Helen Moore Fisher, age 81, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at her home with her family by her side.
In keeping with Helen's wishes, no services will be held at this time.
Genovevo Valdivia Uscanga
Jul 7, 2018
Genovevo “Geno” Valdivia Uscanga, age 56, of Marion, North Carolina formerly of Mexico passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 7, 2018 at McDowell Hospital.
Geno was born January 3, 1962 in Tamarindo Carrillo Puerto to Rufina-Garcia Uscanga of Veracruz, Mexico and to the late Clemēnte Valdivia. He was a humble man, but he liked to have fun. He was always...
William "Bill" Hartson Sexton
Jul 7, 2018
William “Bill” Hartson Sexton, III, age 60, of Union Mills, North Carolina passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018 at McDowell Hospital with his beloved wife at his side.
Bill was born October 1, 1957 in Freehold, NJ to the late William Hartson Sexton, II and Helene L. Bradley. For most of his life, he worked as a...
Lorine Clark
Jul 6, 2018
In the early morning hours on Friday, July 6, 2018, Lorine Autrey Clark went to her heavenly home surrounded by her family and friends. A native of Yancey County, she was born on August 10, 1925 to the late Roy and Mary Lou Murphy Autrey.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,...
Woodrow Goforth
Jul 5, 2018
Woodrow Goforth, age 76, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, July 5, 2018 at the Charles George VA Medical Center’s Hospice & Palliative Care in Asheville. The son of the late Hubert and Evie Walker Goforth, Woodrow was born in Madison County, North Carolina on November 22, 1941.
In addition to his...
Donald "Danny" Kendrick, Jr.
Jul 4, 2018
Donald “Danny” Kendrick, Jr., age 68, while surrounded by his loved ones, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at his residence in Marion, North Carolina. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Danny was born July 27, 1949 and was the son of the late Donald and Elenore Harkins Grider.
Having retired as a Petty Officer Third Class with...
Dottie Norris Wills
Jul 1, 2018
Dottie Norris Wills, age 80, of Marion, North Carolina went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 1, 2018 at her home with her loving family by her side. A native of McDowell County, Dottie was born on April 28, 1938 to the late Harold Norris and Bessie Hudgins Norris.
In addition to her parents, she...
Larry Calvin Bledsoe
Jun 28, 2018
Larry Calvin Bledsoe, age 72, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side. A native of McDowell County, Larry was born on May 28, 1946 to the late John and Hortense Bradley Bledsoe.
Larry was a proud United States Marine veteran, having served in...
Richard Andrew Ledford
Jun 26, 2018
Richard Andrew Ledford, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 following a brief illness surrounded by his loving family at his residence in Old Fort. The son of the late Charlie and Bertha Burnette Ledford, Richard was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on January 01, 1942.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Robert Shane Cline
Jun 26, 2018
Robert Shane Cline, age 47, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at his home. A native of Rutherford County, Shane is the son of Martha Sansing Johnson and the late Norman Cline.
He is preceded in death by brothers Ronnie and Jeff Cline.
Shane was an avid Harley Davidson rider....
Robert Marshall Buchanan
Jun 25, 2018
Robert Marshall Buchanan, age 63, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 at the John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville, NC, with his loving family by his side.
Robert was born June 28, 1954 in Burke County, NC to the late Jerome Marshall Buchanan and Mary Ruth McFalls Buchanan.
In addition to...
Karen Rebecca Wells
Jun 25, 2018
Karen Rebecca Willis Wells, age 60, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation.
Karen was born October 16, 1957 in Lancing, MI to the late Pat Willis and Bertie Ellen Roland Willis. She was a great cook and enjoyed arts and crafts. She had a good...
Celia Loftis
Jul 15, 2018
Celia Long Loftis, age 74, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Mission Hospital McDowell. A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, born January 6, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Earl Long and Edna Norton.
She was preceded in death by one son, Todd Stewart Loftis.
A member...
Clyde Marshal Cagle
Jul 14, 2018
Clyde Marshal Cagle, 83, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018. Clyde was born on September 29, 1934 to the late Fred Corbett Cagle and Grace Kirkman Cagle.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Curtis Cagle; and sister, Vivian Cagle Nicks.
Clyde is survived by his...
Janice Marie Miller
Jul 13, 2018
Janice Marie Miller, age 81, of Marion, North Carolina and formerly of Spruce Pine, passed away on the morning of Friday, July 13, 2018 while surrounded by her loved ones at Mountain Ridge Health & Rehab in Black Mountain. The daughter of the late James and Ester Brown Jackson, Janice was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on March...
Mary Edith Smith
Jul 12, 2018
Mary Edith Smith, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of Thursday, July 12, 2018 at her residence in Marion. A native of Yancey County, North Carolina, born November 4, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Austin and Maude Huskins Buchanan.
In addition to her parents, she...
Roger L. Reel
Jul 10, 2018
Roger L. Reel, age 62, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills SECU Inpatient Unit in Forest City. The son of the late Jack and Margaret Stevenson Reel, Roger was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on January 1, 1956.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Joyce Elaine Loftin
Jul 10, 2018
Joyce Turner Loftin, age 66, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of Buncombe County, Joyce was born on February 1, 1952 to the late George and Hattie Rhodes Turner.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,...
Rev. Roger Gallion
Jul 9, 2018
Rev. Roger Gallion, age 70, of Nebo, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on the evening of Monday, July 9, 2018 at his residence while under the care of CarePartners Hospice & Palliative Care-McDowell. His loving family was by his side. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on May 1, 1948, he was the son of...
David Franklin Chapman
Jul 9, 2018
David Franklin Chapman, age 61, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018 at Charles George VA Medical Center’s Hospice and Palliative Care in Asheville. A native of Buncombe County, North Carolina, born November 10, 1956 to Betty Sorrells Chapman of Marion, North Carolina and the late David W. Chapman.
For over 40 years,...
Helen Fisher
Jul 7, 2018
Helen Moore Fisher, age 81, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at her home with her family by her side.
In keeping with Helen's wishes, no services will be held at this time.
Genovevo Valdivia Uscanga
Jul 7, 2018
Genovevo “Geno” Valdivia Uscanga, age 56, of Marion, North Carolina formerly of Mexico passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 7, 2018 at McDowell Hospital.
Geno was born January 3, 1962 in Tamarindo Carrillo Puerto to Rufina-Garcia Uscanga of Veracruz, Mexico and to the late Clemēnte Valdivia. He was a humble man, but he liked to have fun. He was always...
William "Bill" Hartson Sexton
Jul 7, 2018
William “Bill” Hartson Sexton, III, age 60, of Union Mills, North Carolina passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018 at McDowell Hospital with his beloved wife at his side.
Bill was born October 1, 1957 in Freehold, NJ to the late William Hartson Sexton, II and Helene L. Bradley. For most of his life, he worked as a...
Lorine Clark
Jul 6, 2018
In the early morning hours on Friday, July 6, 2018, Lorine Autrey Clark went to her heavenly home surrounded by her family and friends. A native of Yancey County, she was born on August 10, 1925 to the late Roy and Mary Lou Murphy Autrey.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,...
Woodrow Goforth
Jul 5, 2018
Woodrow Goforth, age 76, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, July 5, 2018 at the Charles George VA Medical Center’s Hospice & Palliative Care in Asheville. The son of the late Hubert and Evie Walker Goforth, Woodrow was born in Madison County, North Carolina on November 22, 1941.
In addition to his...
Donald "Danny" Kendrick, Jr.
Jul 4, 2018
Donald “Danny” Kendrick, Jr., age 68, while surrounded by his loved ones, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at his residence in Marion, North Carolina. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Danny was born July 27, 1949 and was the son of the late Donald and Elenore Harkins Grider.
Having retired as a Petty Officer Third Class with...
Dottie Norris Wills
Jul 1, 2018
Dottie Norris Wills, age 80, of Marion, North Carolina went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 1, 2018 at her home with her loving family by her side. A native of McDowell County, Dottie was born on April 28, 1938 to the late Harold Norris and Bessie Hudgins Norris.
In addition to her parents, she...
Larry Calvin Bledsoe
Jun 28, 2018
Larry Calvin Bledsoe, age 72, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side. A native of McDowell County, Larry was born on May 28, 1946 to the late John and Hortense Bradley Bledsoe.
Larry was a proud United States Marine veteran, having served in...
Richard Andrew Ledford
Jun 26, 2018
Richard Andrew Ledford, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 following a brief illness surrounded by his loving family at his residence in Old Fort. The son of the late Charlie and Bertha Burnette Ledford, Richard was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on January 01, 1942.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Robert Shane Cline
Jun 26, 2018
Robert Shane Cline, age 47, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at his home. A native of Rutherford County, Shane is the son of Martha Sansing Johnson and the late Norman Cline.
He is preceded in death by brothers Ronnie and Jeff Cline.
Shane was an avid Harley Davidson rider....
Robert Marshall Buchanan
Jun 25, 2018
Robert Marshall Buchanan, age 63, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 at the John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville, NC, with his loving family by his side.
Robert was born June 28, 1954 in Burke County, NC to the late Jerome Marshall Buchanan and Mary Ruth McFalls Buchanan.
In addition to...
Karen Rebecca Wells
Jun 25, 2018
Karen Rebecca Willis Wells, age 60, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation.
Karen was born October 16, 1957 in Lancing, MI to the late Pat Willis and Bertie Ellen Roland Willis. She was a great cook and enjoyed arts and crafts. She had a good...
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