Obituaries

May 30, 2016

Sandra Weeks Wells, age 45, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Monday, May 30, 2016 with her loving family and friends by her side. 

 

A loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Sandra was a native of McDowell County, North Carolina. Born on October 15, 1970, she was the daughter of the late James Alfred...

May 30, 2016

Joshua Landon Campbell, age 34, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 30, 2016 at his residence.  Born in Johnson City, Tennessee on August 31, 1981, he was the son of the late Landon Walter Campbell and Linda Winters Campbell of Roan Mountain, Tennessee.

 

Joshua was a devoted husband and father, as well as a dedicated brother...

May 28, 2016

Joyce Stone Barnhart, age 73, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo.  Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on August 16, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Ila Allen Stone. 

 

A loving wife and sister, Joyce enjoyed spending time working in her garden.

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May 27, 2016

While surrounded by his loving family and friends, Mr. Jimmy Riddle, age 51, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 27, 2016.  Born on December 30, 1964 in Laurens, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Roscoe and Ruth Wyatt Riddle. 

 

Jimmy was fond of all animals, particularly horses and enjoyed...

May 22, 2016

William “Butch” Fredrick Hardy, Sr., age 62, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Grace Hospital in Morganton.  A native of Scioto County, Ohio, born on December 24, 1953, he was the son of the late William Hardy and Lee Alice Watkins Carter.

 

Butch, who was a Chevrolet fan, enjoyed watching NASCAR and was an...

May 21, 2016

 

Loretta Surrett Reno, age 39, of Nebo, North Carolina, while surrounded by her family and friends, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.  The daughter of the late Weaver Surrett and Anita Rikard of Lenoir, North Carolina, she was born June 5, 1976 in Catawba County, North Carolina.

 

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May 21, 2016

Willard Owenby, age 94, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Mission Hospital-St. Joseph Campus in Asheville.  Born in Macon County, North Carolina on May 15, 1922, he was the son of the late James “Dad” Owenby and Nola Shields Owenby. 

 

Although he had no children, Willard was a...

May 18, 2016

Timothy Roger Webb, age 62, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Charles George VA Medical Center's Hospice & Palliative Care in Asheville. His loving family was by his side.  A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, North Carolina, born November 20, 1953, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Pauline Price Webb.

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May 18, 2016

Mr. Willie C. Hayes, age 78, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation.  

 

No services are planned at this time.

May 18, 2016

Mary “Boots” Ramsey Lovelace, age 61, of Spindale, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center with her family by her side.  A native of Bessemer City, North Carolina, born July 28, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Bernice Smith Benton.

 

A loving mother and sister, Mary was a friend...

May 12, 2016

Jimmy R. Johnson, age 73, of the Golden Valley Community, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at his residence.  Born May 16, 1942 in Harnett County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Dewey and Lela Culbreth Johnson.

 

Jimmy was a devoted member of Hillcrest Free Will Baptist Church where he also served as a long...

May 10, 2016

Harold Sluder, age 89, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away May 10, 2016 at Hospice House of Rutherford County.  Born on June 17, 1926 in Avery County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Smith and Susan Belle McKinney Sluder. 

 

A U.S. Army veteran, having served during WWII, Harold loved to tend to his garden.  In his...

May 10, 2016

In the early morning hours on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, surrounded by his loving family, Gary Ed Duncan, age 58, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord while at Mission Hospital Memorial Campus in Asheville.  A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, North Carolina, born August 16, 1957, he was the son of the late Phillip...

May 4, 2016

Mr. Robert “Bob” Bright, age 81, passed away Wednesday May 4, 2016 at his residence. A native of McDowell County he was born on June 10, 1934 to the late Ed and Minnie Morgan Bright. Bob was a graduate of Marion High School class of 1952. Living most of his adult life in Melvindale, Michigan, Bob more recently spent most of...

May 3, 2016

Rev. Robert Day Miller, 81, of Lake Lure, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2016.

 

Robert was born in Washington, DC, to Francis Pickens and Helen Hill Miller.  He spent his early years growing up on the family’s farm in Fairfax, Virginia, where he developed a profound appreciation for the beauty and miracle of Nature. 

 

The...

May 2, 2016

James Edward Sherlin, age 67, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, May 02, 2016 at Hospice of Rutherford County with his loving family by his side.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born September 07, 1948, he was the son of the late Ed and Pernie Walker Sherlin.

 

James, following more than 30 years of service,...

Apr 27, 2016

Eugene W. Hawkins, age 75, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on the evening of Wednesday, April 27, 2016 while at the Mitchell House in Spruce Pine. Born on May 8, 1940 in McDowell County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Zebulon Woodrow Hawkins and Augusta Davis Hawkins. 

 

Eugene, who enjoyed...

Apr 17, 2016

Dolcie Shehan Sisk, age 85, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Rose Hill Retirement Community.  The daughter of the late Augusta and Martha Swafford Waycaster, Dolcie was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on March 9, 1931. 

 

She is preceded in death by, in addition to her parents; husband, Albert Sisk; and two sons,...

Apr 16, 2016

Jessie Burnett McCorkle, age 64, of Forest City, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Hospice House of Rutherford County. Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on May 20, 1951, she was the daughter of the late J.L. and Corrine Hood Burnett.

  In addition to her parents, Jessie is preceded in death...

Apr 14, 2016

Ann Leach passed over on Thursday, April 14th, 2016, at the age of 85. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she had recently moved to Morganton, North Carolina from her previous home in Hughesville, Pennsylvania. 

 

Ann and her husband William "Bill" Michael Leach II (deceased) had lived in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania for over 30 years in a mountain cabin they built by hand with the help...