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Donald Wickline

Dec 6, 2016

Donald Lee Wickline, age 74, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, December 06, 2016 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. Born in Raleigh County, West Virginia on April 20, 1942, he was the son of the late Everette Wickline and Letiha Foley Wickline.

A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Donald was a faithful member of...

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J. R. Edwards

Dec 3, 2016

J.R. Edwards, age 63, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, December 03, 2016 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on March 08, 1953, he was the son of Queenie Hollifield Edwards of Marion and the late Woodrow B. Edwards.

A loving father, grandfather and brother, J.R. was a member of the...

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Danny Fortune

Nov 24, 2016

Danny Fortune, age 71, of the Dysartsville Community, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016 at his residence. Born in Burke County, North Carolina on August 31, 1945, he was the son of the late Kent and Eloise Dorothy Franklin Fortune.

In addition to his parents, Danny was preceded in death by one brother, Wayne Fortune; and one...

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J. C. Moore, Sr.

Nov 21, 2016

J.C. Moore, Sr., age 77, of Old Fort, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016 at his residence with his loving family at his side. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born January 05, 1939 and having been the youngest, he was the son of the late William and Cora Melton Moore.

A loving husband, and fantastic...

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Karen Maxine Stacey

Nov 17, 2016

Karen Graybeal Stacey, age 61, of the Pleasant Gardens community passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016 with her loving family by her side. Born on September 2, 1955 in McDowell County, North Carolina, she is the daughter of Lois Cornett Graybeal and the late Danie Graybeal.

Karen retired from Baxter Healthcare following thirty-three years of service....

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Von Taylor

Nov 15, 2016

Von David Taylor, age 76, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina with his loving family by his side. A native of McDowell County, Von was the son of the late R.A. and Hazel Moody Taylor.

Von was a member of Pleasant Gardens...

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Paul Edward Stevens

Nov 13, 2016

Paul Edward “Goat” Stevens, age 86, passed away at his residence, with his loving family by his side on Sunday, November 13, 2016. A native of McDowell County, he was born on April 29, 1930 to the late Fred and Laura Harkelrode Stevens.

Paul was a member of Gethsemane Free Will Baptist Church and retired from Southern...

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Pauline Revis

Nov 13, 2016

Pauline Conner Revis, age 70, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at her residence. Born on August 11, 1946 in McDowell County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late John and Ethel Arrowood Conner.

A wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Pauline loved cooking and sharing memories with her family. In her spare...

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Rachel Heavener

Nov 13, 2016

Rachel Stafford Heavener, age 69, of Myrtle Beach, SC and formerly of Marion NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2016. A native of McDowell County, she was born on January 19, 1947 to the late Woodrow and Ruby Ferguson Stafford.

Rachel was a dedicated employee with Wachovia/Wells Fargo for twenty-five years and was a very...

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Willard L. Hardin, Jr.

Nov 11, 2016

Willard “Bo” Hardin, Jr., age 86, passed away peacefully Friday, November 11, 2016, at Jonas Ridge Adult Care. A native of Rutherford County, he was born on February 22, 1930 to the late Willard Sr. and Virginia Cole Hardin.

A veteran of the United States Army, he proudly served his country in the Korean War. Willard was...

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Ann Maxwell

Nov 7, 2016

Ann Robinson Maxwell, beloved wife of J. David Maxwell, died on November 7th, 2016 while in the care of Hospice House of CarolinaFoothills, in Landrum, South Carolina. Her husband, David Maxwell, and her brother, Ben Robinson, were with her, holding her hand.

Ann was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on October 8, 1940. She was a graduate of...

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Diedre Reese

Nov 7, 2016

Diedre T. Reese, age 68, of Old Fort, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 07, 2016 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, following a brief illness. The daughter of the late Gene and Kathleen Moore Thomlison, she was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on June 06, 1948.

Diedre, who enjoyed...

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Jim "Bear" Barrier

Nov 6, 2016

Jim “Bear” Barrier, age 61, of Old Fort, passed away on Sunday, November 06, 2016 at the SECU Hospice House in Forest City. A native and lifelong residence of McDowell County, North Carolina, born July 01, 1955, he was the son of Lovada Barrier of Old Fort and the late Ray Barrier.

Jim, who enjoyed taking a...

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Joan R. Rausch

Oct 31, 2016

Joan R. Rausch, age 72, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo. Born June 15, 1944, in Rochester, New York, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Lydia Tonn Rausch.

No services are planned at this time.

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Eric M. Poteat

Oct 31, 2016

Eric M. Poteat, age 44, of Valdese, passed away at his residence on Monday, October 31, 2016. The son of Robert and Judy Poteat of Valdese, he was born in Bradley County, Tennessee on July 14, 1972.

A loving father, son, husband and friend, Eric was an avid fisherman. He loved to build model boats; and in his...

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Harold Dean Medford

Oct 30, 2016

Harold Dean Medford, age 73, of Marion, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 30, 2016 at his residence, with his family by his side. A native of McDowell County, he was born on April 17, 1943 to the late J.C. and Bessie Hollifield Medford.

A veteran of the United States Army, he served his country dutifully...

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James Reid Wright

Oct 28, 2016

Jim Wright, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 28, 2016 at the Charles George VA Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Jim was born in Roanoke County, Virginia October 22, 1938 to the late Charles and Violet Martin Wright.

Jim was a proud United States Army veteran who loved...

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Linda Germaine Swarts

Oct 27, 2016

Mrs. Linda G. Swarts, age 61 of Asheville, N.C. passed away peacefully October 27, 2016 after a lengthy illness. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and positive influence on so many children that needed her love and direction. Linda’s earthly presence will be missed by many.

Prior to her illness, Linda worked at Professional Parenting fostering over...

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Henry Lee Effler

Oct 26, 2016

Henry Lee Effler, age 71, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville with his loving family by his side. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born January 26, 1945, he was the son of the late James and Irene Knupp Effler.

Henry was a proud veteran of...

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Mildred McCauley

Oct 26, 2016

Mildred Early McCauley, age 95, of Old Fort, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Rosehill Retirement Community. The daughter of the late Roy and Teresa Clark Early, she was born in McDowell County, NC on October 19, 1921.

A lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Old Fort, Mildred...

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