Obituaries
William "Charlie" Charles Effler
Feb 15, 2018
William Charles “Charlie” Effler, age 67, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. Charlie was born on March 1, 1950 in McDowell County, North Carolina to the late Calvin and Mary Lou Ferguson Effler.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Barbara J. Allison
Feb 15, 2018
Barbara Allison, age 83, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the John F. Keever Solace Center with her loving family by her side. A native of McDowell County, Barbara was born on May 29, 1934 to the late Otis Ralph and Myrtle Harklerode Fender.
In addition to her parents, she is...
Charles Lee Pittman
Feb 14, 2018
Charles Pittman, age 73, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at his home. Mr. Pittman was born April 4, 1944 in Caldwell County, North Carolina to the late Floyd and Josie Wheeler Pittman.
Charles, known as a hard worker, enjoyed the outdoors. He loved going to auctions and equipment sales. Charles had a...
Betty Coleman
Feb 14, 2018
Mrs. Betty Coleman, age 93, passed away, Wednesday February 14, 2018 at her residence.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once finalized.
Elwanda Estell Finley
Feb 14, 2018
Elwanda Isaacs Finley, age 91, of Nebo, North Carolina went to be with her Savior and her sweetheart valentine Paul on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Autumn Care of Marion with her loving family by her side. A native of Shell Creek, Tennessee, Elwanda was born on April 29, 1926 to the late Coy and Eva Turbyfill Isaacs.
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Sandra Lynn Webb
Feb 12, 2018
Sandra Lynn Flynn Webb, age 44, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 12, 2018 at her residence following an extended illness. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on December 12, 1973, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy Lynn Church and Paul Walter Flynn of Lenoir.
In addition to...
Wade Eugene Edwards
Feb 12, 2018
Wade Eugene Edwards, age 74, of Marion, NC passed away Monday, February 12, 2018 at SECU Hospice House in Forest City, NC.
Mr. Edwards was born January 7, 1944 in Yancey County, NC to the late Harvey Edwards and Iva Pate Edwards. He was a loving son and took care of his mother for many years until her passing in...
Bobby Ray Roland
Feb 11, 2018
Bobby Ray Roland, age 80, while surrounded by his loving family, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at his residence in Marion. A native of Yancey County, North Carolina, born December 27, 1937, he was the son of the late John and Vonnie Self Roland.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Debi Mills
Feb 10, 2018
Debi Cox Mills, age 50, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville following a 2-year battle with cancer. Born in Pender County, North Carolina on October 25, 1967, she was the daughter of Carolyn Hensley and David Cox, both of Marion.
A wonderful “mama”, daughter, sister...
Daisy Maria Street
Feb 9, 2018
Daisy Maria Musick Street, age 92, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Street was born June 11, 1925 in Mitchell County, North Carolina to the late Ebb Musick and Rosa Buchanan Musick.
Daisy had worked for Drexel Heritage until her retirement. She was also a member...
Rita Guffey
Feb 9, 2018
Rita Toth Guffey, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, went home to be with the Lord on the night of Friday, February 9, 2018 at her residence in Nebo. Her loving family was by her side. Born in Norristown, Pennsylvania on February 13, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Wargo Toth.
A member of...
Elizabeth Faye Buff
Feb 8, 2018
Elizabeth Faye Elliott Buff, age 63, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018 with her loving family by her side. A native of Rutherford County, Tennessee, Elizabeth was born on November 1, 1954 to the late Eddie “Ed” and Sara Webb Elliott.
Elizabeth was a member of Sugar Hill Baptist Church in Marion. In 1988,...
Howard Ciscero Patterson, Jr.
Feb 7, 2018
Howard Ciscero Patterson, Jr. passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, February 07, 2018 in Bronx, New York at the age of 41. Howard was born on January 21, 1977 in Bronx, New York to Shirley F. Henry and the late Howard C. Patterson, Sr.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one...
Rebecca Lynn Stevens
Feb 6, 2018
Rebecca Lynn “Becky” Stevens, age 57, of Marion, NC passed away, after a 2 year courageous battle with cancer, Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at McDowell Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Becky was born May 3, 1960 in McDowell County, NC to the late Charles Ledford and Savannah Whitesides Ledford. She worked for Sugar Hill Truck Stop for many...
Dennis Hopson
Feb 6, 2018
Dennis Howard “Dean” Hopson, age 67, of Marion, NC passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at his home.
Mr. Hopson was born May 2, 1950 in Buncombe County, NC to the late Burgin Edward Hopson and Kathleen Virginia Roberts Hopson. He retired from Perfect Air in Marion in 2017. Dean loved his family and constantly doted on them. He...
Virginia Kacicek
Feb 6, 2018
Mrs. Virginia Gregory Kacicek, age 88, passed away, Tuesday February 6, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
No services are planned at this time.
Adam Lee Throckmorton
Feb 5, 2018
Adam Lee Throckmorton, 39, of Hickory completed his work on Earth and made his journey home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ Monday, February 5, 2018 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born on March 15, 1978 in Hobbs, New Mexico to the late Henry Throckmorton and Elizabeth Throckmorton of Lovington, New Mexico.
Adam’s many passions...
Jack Daniel Ledford
Feb 5, 2018
On February 5, 2018, Jack “Daniel” Ledford flew for the first time. He always commented “if God had intended for him to fly, he would have given him wings,” and he has received his wings. Daniel was a native of McDowell County and was born on October 27, 1939 to the late Lester and Polly Turner Ledford.
He was preceded...
Donald Lee Woody
Feb 4, 2018
Donald Lee Woody, age 77, of Marion, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 4, 2018 with his loving family by his side. Donald was born in McDowell County on July 12, 1940 to the late Nathan Woody and Edna Woody Bradley.
He is preceded in death by two brothers, Carroll and...
Richard Dean Roland
Feb 2, 2018
Richard Dean Roland, age 53, of Nebo, NC passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 2, 2018 at his home.
Mr. Roland was born December 16, 1964 in Virginia Beach, VA to Kitty Marie Robinson Roland of Nebo and to the late John J. Roland. He was an excellent mechanic and could work on anything with wheels. He had a 1971 Torino...
William "Charlie" Charles Effler
Feb 15, 2018
William Charles “Charlie” Effler, age 67, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. Charlie was born on March 1, 1950 in McDowell County, North Carolina to the late Calvin and Mary Lou Ferguson Effler.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Barbara J. Allison
Feb 15, 2018
Barbara Allison, age 83, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the John F. Keever Solace Center with her loving family by her side. A native of McDowell County, Barbara was born on May 29, 1934 to the late Otis Ralph and Myrtle Harklerode Fender.
In addition to her parents, she is...
Charles Lee Pittman
Feb 14, 2018
Charles Pittman, age 73, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at his home. Mr. Pittman was born April 4, 1944 in Caldwell County, North Carolina to the late Floyd and Josie Wheeler Pittman.
Charles, known as a hard worker, enjoyed the outdoors. He loved going to auctions and equipment sales. Charles had a...
Betty Coleman
Feb 14, 2018
Mrs. Betty Coleman, age 93, passed away, Wednesday February 14, 2018 at her residence.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once finalized.
Elwanda Estell Finley
Feb 14, 2018
Elwanda Isaacs Finley, age 91, of Nebo, North Carolina went to be with her Savior and her sweetheart valentine Paul on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Autumn Care of Marion with her loving family by her side. A native of Shell Creek, Tennessee, Elwanda was born on April 29, 1926 to the late Coy and Eva Turbyfill Isaacs.
...
Sandra Lynn Webb
Feb 12, 2018
Sandra Lynn Flynn Webb, age 44, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 12, 2018 at her residence following an extended illness. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on December 12, 1973, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy Lynn Church and Paul Walter Flynn of Lenoir.
In addition to...
Wade Eugene Edwards
Feb 12, 2018
Wade Eugene Edwards, age 74, of Marion, NC passed away Monday, February 12, 2018 at SECU Hospice House in Forest City, NC.
Mr. Edwards was born January 7, 1944 in Yancey County, NC to the late Harvey Edwards and Iva Pate Edwards. He was a loving son and took care of his mother for many years until her passing in...
Bobby Ray Roland
Feb 11, 2018
Bobby Ray Roland, age 80, while surrounded by his loving family, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at his residence in Marion. A native of Yancey County, North Carolina, born December 27, 1937, he was the son of the late John and Vonnie Self Roland.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Debi Mills
Feb 10, 2018
Debi Cox Mills, age 50, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville following a 2-year battle with cancer. Born in Pender County, North Carolina on October 25, 1967, she was the daughter of Carolyn Hensley and David Cox, both of Marion.
A wonderful “mama”, daughter, sister...
Daisy Maria Street
Feb 9, 2018
Daisy Maria Musick Street, age 92, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Street was born June 11, 1925 in Mitchell County, North Carolina to the late Ebb Musick and Rosa Buchanan Musick.
Daisy had worked for Drexel Heritage until her retirement. She was also a member...
Rita Guffey
Feb 9, 2018
Rita Toth Guffey, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, went home to be with the Lord on the night of Friday, February 9, 2018 at her residence in Nebo. Her loving family was by her side. Born in Norristown, Pennsylvania on February 13, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Wargo Toth.
A member of...
Elizabeth Faye Buff
Feb 8, 2018
Elizabeth Faye Elliott Buff, age 63, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018 with her loving family by her side. A native of Rutherford County, Tennessee, Elizabeth was born on November 1, 1954 to the late Eddie “Ed” and Sara Webb Elliott.
Elizabeth was a member of Sugar Hill Baptist Church in Marion. In 1988,...
Howard Ciscero Patterson, Jr.
Feb 7, 2018
Howard Ciscero Patterson, Jr. passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, February 07, 2018 in Bronx, New York at the age of 41. Howard was born on January 21, 1977 in Bronx, New York to Shirley F. Henry and the late Howard C. Patterson, Sr.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one...
Rebecca Lynn Stevens
Feb 6, 2018
Rebecca Lynn “Becky” Stevens, age 57, of Marion, NC passed away, after a 2 year courageous battle with cancer, Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at McDowell Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Becky was born May 3, 1960 in McDowell County, NC to the late Charles Ledford and Savannah Whitesides Ledford. She worked for Sugar Hill Truck Stop for many...
Dennis Hopson
Feb 6, 2018
Dennis Howard “Dean” Hopson, age 67, of Marion, NC passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at his home.
Mr. Hopson was born May 2, 1950 in Buncombe County, NC to the late Burgin Edward Hopson and Kathleen Virginia Roberts Hopson. He retired from Perfect Air in Marion in 2017. Dean loved his family and constantly doted on them. He...
Virginia Kacicek
Feb 6, 2018
Mrs. Virginia Gregory Kacicek, age 88, passed away, Tuesday February 6, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
No services are planned at this time.
Adam Lee Throckmorton
Feb 5, 2018
Adam Lee Throckmorton, 39, of Hickory completed his work on Earth and made his journey home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ Monday, February 5, 2018 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born on March 15, 1978 in Hobbs, New Mexico to the late Henry Throckmorton and Elizabeth Throckmorton of Lovington, New Mexico.
Adam’s many passions...
Jack Daniel Ledford
Feb 5, 2018
On February 5, 2018, Jack “Daniel” Ledford flew for the first time. He always commented “if God had intended for him to fly, he would have given him wings,” and he has received his wings. Daniel was a native of McDowell County and was born on October 27, 1939 to the late Lester and Polly Turner Ledford.
He was preceded...
Donald Lee Woody
Feb 4, 2018
Donald Lee Woody, age 77, of Marion, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 4, 2018 with his loving family by his side. Donald was born in McDowell County on July 12, 1940 to the late Nathan Woody and Edna Woody Bradley.
He is preceded in death by two brothers, Carroll and...
Richard Dean Roland
Feb 2, 2018
Richard Dean Roland, age 53, of Nebo, NC passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 2, 2018 at his home.
Mr. Roland was born December 16, 1964 in Virginia Beach, VA to Kitty Marie Robinson Roland of Nebo and to the late John J. Roland. He was an excellent mechanic and could work on anything with wheels. He had a 1971 Torino...
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