Obituaries
Arthur Bennett Parker
Apr 5, 2017
Arthur “Ben” Parker, age 50, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Ben was born in McDowell County on July 5, 1966 he is the son of the late Cecil and Gladys Franklin Parker.
In his younger days, Ben enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He also loved vintage automobiles. Mostly Ben enjoyed helping...
Samuel Earl Buchanan
Apr 5, 2017
Samuel Earl Buchanan, age 56, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital. The son of the late Rillis and Edith Evans Buchanan, he was born May 16, 1960.
Sammy was predeceased by his wife Carol Rose Buchanan.
A loving father, brother and uncle, Sammy will be missed by a son, Curtis Buchanan; two...
Alice R. Muller
Apr 3, 2017
Alice R. Muller, age 65, of Marion, North Carolina, and formerly of Haywood County, North Carolina, passed away Monday, April 03, 2017 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. The daughter of the late George and Lillian Ross Rogers, she was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on February 17, 1952.
A loving wife, Alice took pleasure...
Randy J. Holtsclaw
Apr 2, 2017
Randy J. Holtsclaw, 63, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, April 02, 2017 at his residence. A native of Avery County, North Carolina, born June 17, 1953, Randy, who was an avid golf player, had worked in the nursery industry from an early age.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Holtsclaw Shook; one sister,...
Craig A. Rothaug
Apr 2, 2017
Craig A. Rothaug, age 57, passed away Sunday, April 02, 2017 at the SECU Hospice House of Rutherford County. A native of Brockport, New York, born November 12, 1959, he was the son of Edward and Darlene Rothaug.
Craig took pride in working on cars and motorcycles, and in his spare time enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and...
Wilma Elliott
Apr 2, 2017
Wilma T. Elliott, age 85, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 02, 2017 at Mountain Ridge Health & Rehabilitation in Black Mountain. Born in Madison County, North Carolina on April 07, 1931, she was the daughter of the late William and Dorchia Baldwin Taylor.
A lifelong member of Clinchfield United Methodist Church,...
James C. Grier
Mar 29, 2017
James C. Grier, age 71, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of Gaston County, North Carolina, born December 18, 1945, James was raised by his grandparents, Solomon and Cenia Grier.
Affectionately known as “Grumpy”, James, during his life, overcame...
Peggy Silvers
Mar 29, 2017
Peggy Griggs Silvers, age 78, wife, mother, grandmother, and dear friend to all, entered eternal life on March 29, 2017 in Asheville, North Carolina. She was diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma and fought it with everything she had for almost a year. She remained a brave, iron-willed woman, even throughout her difficult final months.
Mrs. Silvers was born...
Talmadge James Rumfelt
Mar 29, 2017
Talmadge James Rumfelt, age 72, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Charles George VA Medical Center’s Hospice & Palliative Care in Asheville. The son of the late Rosco James and Ethel Pack Rumfelt, he was born in McDowell County on September 07, 1944.
A great provider who loved his family, especially his grandson. Talmadge was...
Roy Lee Parker
Mar 28, 2017
Roy Lee Parker, age 63, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away at his residence with his loving family by his side Tuesday, March 28, 2017. He was born February 9, 1954 to the late John and Mildred Stockton Parker.
Roy is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Tina Brown Parker; four children, Freddie Parker (Marsha), Steven...
Virginia Lingerfelt
Mar 28, 2017
Virginia Young Lingerfelt, age 92, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Autumn Care of Marion. Born on October 15, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mae Ellis Young.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Rev. Paul Lingerfelt and...
Marjorie Fields
Mar 27, 2017
Marjorie Murphy Fields, age 81, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at Rose Hill Retirement Community with her loving family by her side. She was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on February 26, 1936 to the late Edwin Ted and Bertie Burns Murphy.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth E....
James R. "Romeo" Rhom
Mar 27, 2017
James R. "Romeo" Rhom, age 70, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 27, 2017 at CarePartners Rehabilitation Center in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born March 03, 1947, he was the son of the late Garthur and Loney Arrowood Rhom.
A proud veteran of the United States Army, James...
Tillman Byrd, Jr.
Mar 27, 2017
Tillman Byrd (Junior), age 73, of Marion, while surrounded by his loving family, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017 at the Charles George VA Medical Center’s Hospice & Palliative Care in Asheville. The son of the late Tillman Byrd, Sr. and Rosie Bradford Brown, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on October 16, 1943. He...
Rosemary Gehring
Mar 25, 2017
Rosemary Holland Gehring, age 71, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at her residence. A native of Cocoa Beach, Florida, she was born July 30, 1945 and was the daughter of the late Mary Louise Iannotti Williams, who passed away on June 18, 2016.
No services are planned at this time. ...
Erich R. Font
Mar 24, 2017
Erich R. Font, age 67, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 at the Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation in Spruce Pine.
Mr. Font took great pride in working with NASA where he was an aircraft engineer.
No services are planned at this time.
Darlene Bowen
Mar 22, 2017
Darlene Medford Bowen, age 64, of the Dysartsville community passed away peacefully at the SECU Hospice of Rutherford County on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. She was born on August 19, 1952 to the late Carl and Hazel Arrowood Medford.
Darlene is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Bowen, Sr.; two daughters, Twonia Duncan and Darla Bowen; and...
Phillip Keith Davis
Mar 21, 2017
Mr. Phillip Keith Davis, age 65, of Valdese North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at his residence. Born in McDowell County on January 18, 1952 to the late Archie and Daisy Poe Davis.
Phillip was an avid fisherman, he also was known for his artistic abilities. Mostly Phillip loved his family especially his dog “Dude”.
...
Patricia Ann Waycaster
Mar 18, 2017
Patricia Ann Gilliam Waycaster, age 76, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Memorial Mission Hospital. Born in McDowell County on July 17, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Howard Gilliam and Viola Rosebud Gilliam.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, William L. Gilliam (Cotton) and James...
Gordon Godfrey
Mar 18, 2017
Gordon Godfrey, age 75, of Marion passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at his residence. A son of the late James Godfrey and Lyda Howell Godfrey, he was born on April 21, 1941. Mr. Godfrey was formally employed with Etta Packaging and Old Fort Finishing. He also worked for Walmart where he enjoyed greeting customers. Mr. Godfrey was...
Arthur Bennett Parker
Apr 5, 2017
Arthur “Ben” Parker, age 50, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Ben was born in McDowell County on July 5, 1966 he is the son of the late Cecil and Gladys Franklin Parker.
In his younger days, Ben enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He also loved vintage automobiles. Mostly Ben enjoyed helping...
Samuel Earl Buchanan
Apr 5, 2017
Samuel Earl Buchanan, age 56, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital. The son of the late Rillis and Edith Evans Buchanan, he was born May 16, 1960.
Sammy was predeceased by his wife Carol Rose Buchanan.
A loving father, brother and uncle, Sammy will be missed by a son, Curtis Buchanan; two...
Alice R. Muller
Apr 3, 2017
Alice R. Muller, age 65, of Marion, North Carolina, and formerly of Haywood County, North Carolina, passed away Monday, April 03, 2017 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. The daughter of the late George and Lillian Ross Rogers, she was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on February 17, 1952.
A loving wife, Alice took pleasure...
Randy J. Holtsclaw
Apr 2, 2017
Randy J. Holtsclaw, 63, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, April 02, 2017 at his residence. A native of Avery County, North Carolina, born June 17, 1953, Randy, who was an avid golf player, had worked in the nursery industry from an early age.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Holtsclaw Shook; one sister,...
Craig A. Rothaug
Apr 2, 2017
Craig A. Rothaug, age 57, passed away Sunday, April 02, 2017 at the SECU Hospice House of Rutherford County. A native of Brockport, New York, born November 12, 1959, he was the son of Edward and Darlene Rothaug.
Craig took pride in working on cars and motorcycles, and in his spare time enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and...
Wilma Elliott
Apr 2, 2017
Wilma T. Elliott, age 85, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 02, 2017 at Mountain Ridge Health & Rehabilitation in Black Mountain. Born in Madison County, North Carolina on April 07, 1931, she was the daughter of the late William and Dorchia Baldwin Taylor.
A lifelong member of Clinchfield United Methodist Church,...
James C. Grier
Mar 29, 2017
James C. Grier, age 71, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of Gaston County, North Carolina, born December 18, 1945, James was raised by his grandparents, Solomon and Cenia Grier.
Affectionately known as “Grumpy”, James, during his life, overcame...
Peggy Silvers
Mar 29, 2017
Peggy Griggs Silvers, age 78, wife, mother, grandmother, and dear friend to all, entered eternal life on March 29, 2017 in Asheville, North Carolina. She was diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma and fought it with everything she had for almost a year. She remained a brave, iron-willed woman, even throughout her difficult final months.
Mrs. Silvers was born...
Talmadge James Rumfelt
Mar 29, 2017
Talmadge James Rumfelt, age 72, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Charles George VA Medical Center’s Hospice & Palliative Care in Asheville. The son of the late Rosco James and Ethel Pack Rumfelt, he was born in McDowell County on September 07, 1944.
A great provider who loved his family, especially his grandson. Talmadge was...
Roy Lee Parker
Mar 28, 2017
Roy Lee Parker, age 63, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away at his residence with his loving family by his side Tuesday, March 28, 2017. He was born February 9, 1954 to the late John and Mildred Stockton Parker.
Roy is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Tina Brown Parker; four children, Freddie Parker (Marsha), Steven...
Virginia Lingerfelt
Mar 28, 2017
Virginia Young Lingerfelt, age 92, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Autumn Care of Marion. Born on October 15, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mae Ellis Young.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Rev. Paul Lingerfelt and...
Marjorie Fields
Mar 27, 2017
Marjorie Murphy Fields, age 81, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at Rose Hill Retirement Community with her loving family by her side. She was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on February 26, 1936 to the late Edwin Ted and Bertie Burns Murphy.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth E....
James R. "Romeo" Rhom
Mar 27, 2017
James R. "Romeo" Rhom, age 70, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 27, 2017 at CarePartners Rehabilitation Center in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born March 03, 1947, he was the son of the late Garthur and Loney Arrowood Rhom.
A proud veteran of the United States Army, James...
Tillman Byrd, Jr.
Mar 27, 2017
Tillman Byrd (Junior), age 73, of Marion, while surrounded by his loving family, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017 at the Charles George VA Medical Center’s Hospice & Palliative Care in Asheville. The son of the late Tillman Byrd, Sr. and Rosie Bradford Brown, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on October 16, 1943. He...
Rosemary Gehring
Mar 25, 2017
Rosemary Holland Gehring, age 71, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at her residence. A native of Cocoa Beach, Florida, she was born July 30, 1945 and was the daughter of the late Mary Louise Iannotti Williams, who passed away on June 18, 2016.
No services are planned at this time. ...
Erich R. Font
Mar 24, 2017
Erich R. Font, age 67, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 at the Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation in Spruce Pine.
Mr. Font took great pride in working with NASA where he was an aircraft engineer.
No services are planned at this time.
Darlene Bowen
Mar 22, 2017
Darlene Medford Bowen, age 64, of the Dysartsville community passed away peacefully at the SECU Hospice of Rutherford County on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. She was born on August 19, 1952 to the late Carl and Hazel Arrowood Medford.
Darlene is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Bowen, Sr.; two daughters, Twonia Duncan and Darla Bowen; and...
Phillip Keith Davis
Mar 21, 2017
Mr. Phillip Keith Davis, age 65, of Valdese North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at his residence. Born in McDowell County on January 18, 1952 to the late Archie and Daisy Poe Davis.
Phillip was an avid fisherman, he also was known for his artistic abilities. Mostly Phillip loved his family especially his dog “Dude”.
...
Patricia Ann Waycaster
Mar 18, 2017
Patricia Ann Gilliam Waycaster, age 76, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Memorial Mission Hospital. Born in McDowell County on July 17, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Howard Gilliam and Viola Rosebud Gilliam.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, William L. Gilliam (Cotton) and James...
Gordon Godfrey
Mar 18, 2017
Gordon Godfrey, age 75, of Marion passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at his residence. A son of the late James Godfrey and Lyda Howell Godfrey, he was born on April 21, 1941. Mr. Godfrey was formally employed with Etta Packaging and Old Fort Finishing. He also worked for Walmart where he enjoyed greeting customers. Mr. Godfrey was...
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