Samantha Wacaster
Oct 5, 2017
Samantha Radford Wacaster, loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away at her residence on the evening of Thursday, October 5, 2017 at the age of 47. The daughter of Wanda Radford Jones of Rogersville, Tennessee and the late Norman Radford, she was born in Greenville, South Carolina on February 17, 1970.
A member of Faith Mission Baptist...
Joyce Rose
Oct 4, 2017
Joyce Anderson Rose, age 82, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge in Morganton. A native of Pike County, Kentucky, born June 27, 1935, she was the second oldest of eleven children to Theodore and Stella Garris Anderson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Joshua Eric Kelley
Oct 3, 2017
Joshua Eric Kelley, age 33, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. The son of the late Clifford and Janice Patterson Kelley, he was born in Burke County, North Carolina on March 9, 1984.
Joshua, who had a big heart, was a true friend to...
Colista Eloise Harris
Oct 3, 2017
Colista Eloise Lewis Harris, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Mission Hospital from complications related to heart surgery.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Freddy Jayson Harris and her children: Hilary Seagle and husband, Russ, of Cullowhee, Paige Harris Sink of Cullowhee, and Ric Harris and wife, Hollie, of Fletcher. ...
Madison Ainsley Carswell
Oct 2, 2017
In the early morning hours of Monday, October 2, 2017, Madison Ainsley Carswell, age 18, of Nebo, as a result of a motor vehicle accident, and unexpectedly, went home to be with the Lord. Born in Burke County, North Carolina on January 7, 1999, she was the daughter of Stephanie Carswell of Nebo.
A graduate from New Manna...
Mack Oliver Wilson, Jr.
Oct 1, 2017
Mack Oliver Wilson, Jr., age 74, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Memorial Campus of Asheville. He was born on August 27, 1943 to the late Mack Oliver Wilson, Sr. and Ellen Pritchard Wilson.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Belle Price.
Mack was a...
Mary Elizabeth Hollifield "Nanny"
Sep 28, 2017
Mary Elizabeth Williams Hollifield, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, went home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Asheville Health Care Center in Swannanoa at the age of 89. Her loving family was at her side. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on March 30, 1928, she was...
Bobby James Styles
Sep 27, 2017
Bobby James Styles, age 85, of Marion, passed away on the night of Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Autumn Care of Marion. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born October 23, 1931, he was the son of the late Lawson and Bertha Shufford Styles. Mr. Styles is also preceded in death by his wife, Glenys Anderson Styles.
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Mabel S. James
Sep 22, 2017
Mabel S. James, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville at the age of 96. The daughter of the late Vance and Easter Nanney Snypes, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on August 04, 1921.
Mabel, who was a wonderful cook,...
Mary Anna Grant
Sep 19, 2017
Mary Grant, age 87, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Rose Hill Retirement Community. A native of Dorchester County, South Carolina, she was born on May 4, 1930 to the late Joseph and Emily Sillivant Kenyon.
Mary was a very active member of the First United Methodist Church for forty-four years where...
Inez Freeman
Sep 19, 2017
Inez Hampton Freeman, age 95, is now with her Heavenly Father. She passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 19, 2017 following a brief illness. She had survived heart surgery and several falls over the years, but her Heavenly Father felt it was time to call her home.
Born in the Brasstown Community of Cherokee...
Eric Reid Martin
Sep 18, 2017
Eric Reid Martin, age 71, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017 at Memorial Campus in Asheville. He was born in Surry County, North Carolina on November 7, 1945 to the late Lula Barker Martin.
Eric enjoyed playing cards. But most of all he loved his family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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Chad A. Smith
Sep 15, 2017
Chad A. Smith, age 41, of Morganton and formerly of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 15, 2017 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on August 12, 1976, he was son of James Ronald Smith of Gray, Tennessee and the late Lovina McMahan...
Michael Len Griffin
Sep 15, 2017
Mr. Michael Len Griffin, age 62, of Nebo, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017 at the Houston House Adult Care.
No public services are scheduled at this time.
Michael Lee Childers
Sep 15, 2017
Michael Lee Childers, lovingly known as “Big Mike”, age 37, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 15, 2017. He was born on February 23, 1980 in Rutherford County to the late Harry Lee Childers and Jane Biggerstaff McGee.
“Big Mike” was a member of the New Manna Baptist Church. He was fun loving and kind...
Arthur Lewis Gunter
Sep 15, 2017
Arthur Lewis Gunter, age 90, of Nebo, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017 at the Charles George VA Medical Center’s Hospice & Palliative Care in Asheville. His loving family was at his side. A native of Graham County, North Carolina, born May 20, 1927, he was the son of the late Wayne and Flora Brown Gunter.
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John David Hodge
Sep 14, 2017
John David Hodge, loving husband, father and grandfather, while surrounded by his loving family, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at his residence in Marion at the age of 66. The son of the Ruth Wilson Hodge of Marion and the late John W. Hodge, Jr., he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on July 29, 1951.
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Elizabeth Justice Gould
Sep 12, 2017
Elizabeth Justice Gould, age 73, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo. Born in Edison, Tennessee on June 03, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Rittie Manis McGee.
In her younger days, Elizabeth loved to cook. She also enjoyed reading and shopping with...
Haskel J. Reel
Sep 10, 2017
Haskel J. Reel, age 82, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Autumn Care of Marion. The son of the late Lester J. Reel and Maude Lawing Reel, Haskel was a native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born March 08, 1935.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Debbie Marlowe
Sep 10, 2017
On the night of Sunday, September 10, 2017, Miss Debbie Marlowe, age 54, following a period of declining health, passed away at her residence in Old Fort. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born September 01, 1963, she was the daughter of Betty Allison Marlowe of Old Fort and the late Glenn E. Marlowe, Sr.
Debbie...