Obituaries
Thomas Augustus Turley, Jr.
Sep 26, 2018
Thomas A. Turley, Jr., age 90, passed away on September 26, 2018, in Marion, North Carolina. He was born and grew up in Wytheville, Virginia, and received a B.A. in history from Emory and Henry University. In 1954, he moved to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, where he was employed for 31 years at K-25. He was a longtime member of...
Eva Marie MacRae
Sep 24, 2018
Eva Marie Green MacRae, 97 years of age, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 24, 2018. Born on February 16, 1921, Eva was the daughter of Thomas Gibbs Green and Vina Cook Green.
Preceding her in passing were: husband, Rhonard A. MacRae; grandson, Scott MacRae; brothers, Rev. Talmadge Green, Rev. Ballard Green, Oscar Green,...
Gustav "Gus" Wandelt
Sep 23, 2018
Gustav “Gus” Wandelt, age 81 of Marion, North Carolina, formerly of Glen Cove, New York passed away peacefully in his sleep after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, September 23, 2018.
Beloved husband of Christa Wandelt. Devoted father of Susann (Tony) Tripp, William (Debbie) Wandelt. His greatest joy was being Opi to Laura (Michael) Hallquest, Stacie (Justin)...
Kenneth Wayne Pittman, Sr.
Sep 22, 2018
Kenneth Wayne Pittman, Sr., age 61, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the morning of Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Mission Hospital McDowell. His loving family was by his side. Born in Wayne County, Michigan on November 24, 1956, he was the son of the late Ted and Josephine Howell Pittman.
In addition to his parents, he...
Jetta Jean Walker
Sep 21, 2018
Jetta Jean Webb Walker, age 86, of Marion, North Carolina passed away peacefully Friday, September 21, 2018 at the Mitchell House in Spruce Pine, NC surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Walker was born April 9, 1932 in McDowell County. As a young wife and mother, she was active as a Sunday School teacher and Girl Scout Leader. ...
Eunice Vallini
Sep 18, 2018
Eunice Gouge Vallini, age 76, of Marion, North Carolina passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 with her loving family by her side. A native of McDowell County, Eunice was born on July 19, 1942 to the late Horace and Eula Medford Gouge.
Eunice was a member of Hicks Chapel Baptist Church. She...
Valree Owensby
Sep 18, 2018
Valree Owensby, age 69, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Mission Hospital McDowell following a brief illness. Born in Yancey County, North Carolina on October 1, 1948, she was the daughter of the late George and Callie Robinson.
A loving mother, grandmother and sister, Valree enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, doing crafts, sewing;...
Canaan Ryan Sayles
Sep 18, 2018
On Tuesday, September 18, 2018 Canaan Ryan Sayles, infant son of Caleb and Courtney Styles Sayles, opened his eyes to see Jesus.
He is preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents, Kaye Styles and John and Jennie Roper; and paternal great-grandfather, Owen Sayles.
Along with his parents, Canaan is survived by his maternal grandparents, Johnny and Sabrina...
Clarence Lyle Holtsclaw
Sep 17, 2018
Clarence Lyle Holtsclaw, while surrounded by his loving family, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 at his residence in Marion. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born April 27, 1941, he was the son of the late Goler and Irene Clontz Holtsclaw.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Richard...
Thomas Edward Vaughan
Sep 16, 2018
Thomas Edward Vaughan, age 85, of Bakersville, North Carolina passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 at the Brian Center in Spruce Pine, NC.
In keeping with Mr. Vaughan’s wishes no services will be held at this time.
Johnny J. Biddix
Sep 16, 2018
Johnny J. Biddix, age 82, of Marion, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 16, 2018 with his loving family by his side. A native of Mitchell County, Johnny was born on September 11, 1936 to the late Earl and Pearl Pittman Biddix.
Johnny was a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church for over fifty years where...
Wayne Wills
Sep 14, 2018
Wayne Wills, age 59, of Marion, North Carolina went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, September 14, 2018 at Mission Hospital McDowell, surrounded by his loving family.
Wayne was born August 10, 1959 in McDowell County, NC to the late Robert Joseph Wills and Dottie Norris Wills. He worked for PCA in Morganton and was a member of...
Arthur Michael Parker
Sep 13, 2018
Arthur Michael Parker, 72 of Marion passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, September 13, 2018.
He was born in McDowell County on July 25, 1946 to the late Geneva Webb Parker and Arthur Jonas Parker.
He was the owner/operator of McDowell Aluminum Company for over Forty years. He was a wonderful dad, papaw, and great grandpa. He loved his...
Kenneth Eugene Gaddis, Jr.
Sep 12, 2018
Kenneth Eugene Gaddis, Jr., age 58, of Marion, North Carolina died on September 12, 2018. He is survived by his wife of thirty-two years, Tammy Gaddis, his daughters Kayla Dingus (David) of Marion and Tristan Gaddis of Marion. He is also survived by his parents Ken and Madge Gaddis of Marion and his sisters Susan Holland (Wayne)...
Lois Davis
Sep 11, 2018
Lois Stevens Davis, age 89, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be the Lord on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. The daughter of the late A.J. Stevens and Lassie Lunsford Stevens, Lois was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on April 13, 1929.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years,...
Jerry Jan Hull
Sep 10, 2018
Jerry Jan Hull, age 78, of Marion, North Carolina, formerly of Bangor, MI passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Hull was born March 6, 1940 in Niles, MI to the late Luther Hull and Willow Reid Sanders. He was the owner/operator of Jerry Hull & Ray Sanders Well Drilling for...
Sally Kaye Smith
Sep 9, 2018
Sally Kaye Moore Smith, age 73, of Marion, North Carolina passed away peacefully Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation.
Sally was born February 5, 1945 in Yancey County, NC to Truly Bailey Bowman of Denton, NC and to the late James Moore. She was a loving grandmother and very devoted to her family.
In...
Officer Neal E. Holloway (Ret.)
Sep 9, 2018
In the early morning hours of Sunday, September 9, 2018, Neal E. Holloway, while surrounded by his loving family, passed away at Mission Hospital McDowell. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born July 22, 1959, Neal was the son of Frances Creson Holloway of Marion and the late Rodney A. Holloway.
He was preceded in death, in...
Darrell Joe Stamey
Sep 8, 2018
Darrell Joe Stamey, age 60, of Marion, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 8, 2018. A native of McDowell County, Darrell was born on April 23, 1958 to the late Donald and Violet Mace Stamey.
Darrell was a self-employed plumber for over thirty years and was a proud member of the National Rifle Association (NRA)....
Thomas Augustus Turley, Jr.
Sep 26, 2018
Thomas A. Turley, Jr., age 90, passed away on September 26, 2018, in Marion, North Carolina. He was born and grew up in Wytheville, Virginia, and received a B.A. in history from Emory and Henry University. In 1954, he moved to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, where he was employed for 31 years at K-25. He was a longtime member of...
Eva Marie MacRae
Sep 24, 2018
Eva Marie Green MacRae, 97 years of age, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 24, 2018. Born on February 16, 1921, Eva was the daughter of Thomas Gibbs Green and Vina Cook Green.
Preceding her in passing were: husband, Rhonard A. MacRae; grandson, Scott MacRae; brothers, Rev. Talmadge Green, Rev. Ballard Green, Oscar Green,...
Gustav "Gus" Wandelt
Sep 23, 2018
Gustav “Gus” Wandelt, age 81 of Marion, North Carolina, formerly of Glen Cove, New York passed away peacefully in his sleep after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, September 23, 2018.
Beloved husband of Christa Wandelt. Devoted father of Susann (Tony) Tripp, William (Debbie) Wandelt. His greatest joy was being Opi to Laura (Michael) Hallquest, Stacie (Justin)...
Kenneth Wayne Pittman, Sr.
Sep 22, 2018
Kenneth Wayne Pittman, Sr., age 61, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the morning of Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Mission Hospital McDowell. His loving family was by his side. Born in Wayne County, Michigan on November 24, 1956, he was the son of the late Ted and Josephine Howell Pittman.
In addition to his parents, he...
Jetta Jean Walker
Sep 21, 2018
Jetta Jean Webb Walker, age 86, of Marion, North Carolina passed away peacefully Friday, September 21, 2018 at the Mitchell House in Spruce Pine, NC surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Walker was born April 9, 1932 in McDowell County. As a young wife and mother, she was active as a Sunday School teacher and Girl Scout Leader. ...
Eunice Vallini
Sep 18, 2018
Eunice Gouge Vallini, age 76, of Marion, North Carolina passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 with her loving family by her side. A native of McDowell County, Eunice was born on July 19, 1942 to the late Horace and Eula Medford Gouge.
Eunice was a member of Hicks Chapel Baptist Church. She...
Valree Owensby
Sep 18, 2018
Valree Owensby, age 69, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Mission Hospital McDowell following a brief illness. Born in Yancey County, North Carolina on October 1, 1948, she was the daughter of the late George and Callie Robinson.
A loving mother, grandmother and sister, Valree enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, doing crafts, sewing;...
Canaan Ryan Sayles
Sep 18, 2018
On Tuesday, September 18, 2018 Canaan Ryan Sayles, infant son of Caleb and Courtney Styles Sayles, opened his eyes to see Jesus.
He is preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents, Kaye Styles and John and Jennie Roper; and paternal great-grandfather, Owen Sayles.
Along with his parents, Canaan is survived by his maternal grandparents, Johnny and Sabrina...
Clarence Lyle Holtsclaw
Sep 17, 2018
Clarence Lyle Holtsclaw, while surrounded by his loving family, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 at his residence in Marion. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born April 27, 1941, he was the son of the late Goler and Irene Clontz Holtsclaw.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Richard...
Thomas Edward Vaughan
Sep 16, 2018
Thomas Edward Vaughan, age 85, of Bakersville, North Carolina passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 at the Brian Center in Spruce Pine, NC.
In keeping with Mr. Vaughan’s wishes no services will be held at this time.
Johnny J. Biddix
Sep 16, 2018
Johnny J. Biddix, age 82, of Marion, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 16, 2018 with his loving family by his side. A native of Mitchell County, Johnny was born on September 11, 1936 to the late Earl and Pearl Pittman Biddix.
Johnny was a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church for over fifty years where...
Wayne Wills
Sep 14, 2018
Wayne Wills, age 59, of Marion, North Carolina went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, September 14, 2018 at Mission Hospital McDowell, surrounded by his loving family.
Wayne was born August 10, 1959 in McDowell County, NC to the late Robert Joseph Wills and Dottie Norris Wills. He worked for PCA in Morganton and was a member of...
Arthur Michael Parker
Sep 13, 2018
Arthur Michael Parker, 72 of Marion passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, September 13, 2018.
He was born in McDowell County on July 25, 1946 to the late Geneva Webb Parker and Arthur Jonas Parker.
He was the owner/operator of McDowell Aluminum Company for over Forty years. He was a wonderful dad, papaw, and great grandpa. He loved his...
Kenneth Eugene Gaddis, Jr.
Sep 12, 2018
Kenneth Eugene Gaddis, Jr., age 58, of Marion, North Carolina died on September 12, 2018. He is survived by his wife of thirty-two years, Tammy Gaddis, his daughters Kayla Dingus (David) of Marion and Tristan Gaddis of Marion. He is also survived by his parents Ken and Madge Gaddis of Marion and his sisters Susan Holland (Wayne)...
Lois Davis
Sep 11, 2018
Lois Stevens Davis, age 89, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be the Lord on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. The daughter of the late A.J. Stevens and Lassie Lunsford Stevens, Lois was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on April 13, 1929.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years,...
Jerry Jan Hull
Sep 10, 2018
Jerry Jan Hull, age 78, of Marion, North Carolina, formerly of Bangor, MI passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Hull was born March 6, 1940 in Niles, MI to the late Luther Hull and Willow Reid Sanders. He was the owner/operator of Jerry Hull & Ray Sanders Well Drilling for...
Sally Kaye Smith
Sep 9, 2018
Sally Kaye Moore Smith, age 73, of Marion, North Carolina passed away peacefully Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation.
Sally was born February 5, 1945 in Yancey County, NC to Truly Bailey Bowman of Denton, NC and to the late James Moore. She was a loving grandmother and very devoted to her family.
In...
Officer Neal E. Holloway (Ret.)
Sep 9, 2018
In the early morning hours of Sunday, September 9, 2018, Neal E. Holloway, while surrounded by his loving family, passed away at Mission Hospital McDowell. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born July 22, 1959, Neal was the son of Frances Creson Holloway of Marion and the late Rodney A. Holloway.
He was preceded in death, in...
Darrell Joe Stamey
Sep 8, 2018
Darrell Joe Stamey, age 60, of Marion, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 8, 2018. A native of McDowell County, Darrell was born on April 23, 1958 to the late Donald and Violet Mace Stamey.
Darrell was a self-employed plumber for over thirty years and was a proud member of the National Rifle Association (NRA)....
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