Obituaries
Terry Wayne Brown
Aug 30, 2024
Terry Wayne Brown, 68, formerly of Dysartsville, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024.
He was born in McDowell County on December 12, 1955 to the late Ade Clark and Evie Brown. Terry worked with shrubbery in the landscaping business. He was also a very skilled mechanic. He spent a lot of his time tinkering with engines, both big and small, and...
Bonnie Jackson
Aug 30, 2024
Bonnie Rebecca Raffield Jackson, 97, of Marion, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace center in Asheville.
Bonnie was born in Old Fort, NC on February 7, 1927, to the late Thomas Elbert Raffield and Margaret Cordell Raffield. She was married to the late Rev. Allen L. Jackson, who was her husband of more than...
Shirley Ann Banks McCoyle
Aug 29, 2024
Shirley Ann Banks McCoyle, 80, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Thursday evening, August 29, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
She was born in McDowell County on December 28, 1943 to the late Arlond Theodore Banks and Pearl Woodby Banks. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Douglas Fred Banks.
Shirley loved the Lord and...
Grace Mae Rutherford
Aug 27, 2024
Obituary For Grace Mae Rutherford
Homegoing Services for Mrs. Grace Rutherford will be on Friday, September 6, 2024, 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 25 Boulevard NE, Atlanta, GA 30312. The Viewing will be held before the Service from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM on Friday, the 6th, followed by the Omega Omega Farewell presented by the Delta...
Charles Ree Radford
Aug 24, 2024
Charles Ree Radford, 81, passed away on the evening of Saturday, August 24, 2024 at his residence in Marion with family by his side.
Born in McDowell County on December 11, 1942, Charles was the son of the late Ernest Ree Radford and Jeanette Seaman Radford.
Charles was known as a strong, hard-working man who enjoyed working in his wood pile. He...
Hazel Janell Pittman Hensley
Aug 24, 2024
Hazel Janell Pittman Hensley, born on December 21, 1936, in Buncombe County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024. She passed at her residence in Old Fort, surrounded by her beloved family.
Hazel's professional journey began in the local factories notably at Old Fort Finishing and Kearfott. Her love for children ultimately led her to establish her own daycare....
Vergie Gaynelle Schism Blanton
Aug 24, 2024
Vergie Gaynelle Schism Blanton, age 77, of Marion, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Autumn Care of Marion.
A native of Avery County, she was born June 6, 1947 to the late James Garfield Schism and Wilma June McKinney Schism. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Melissa Clayton Hedman; and brother-in-law, Ray Gibbs.
Gaynelle worked in the furniture...
David Keith Wilson
Aug 22, 2024
David Keith Wilson, 48, of Marion, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024, at his residence.
David was born in Mitchell County, NC on January 13, 1976, to Helma Gortney and David Wayne Wilson. He was married to his beloved wife of eighteen years, Amy Dotson Wilson. He was a wonderful husband and an outstanding father and Pop Pop. He loved to...
Craig Michael Williams
Aug 21, 2024
Craig Michael Williams, 56, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville. He was born on December 27, 1967 to John Michael and Ruth Barlowe Williams.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Williams; and his beloved dog, Sequiros "Skittles."
He leaves behind his father, John "Mike" Williams;...
Deborah Jean Reece King
Aug 20, 2024
Deborah Jean Reece King, born on November 16, 1959, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Donald Reece and Vivian Jairl Reece, passed away suddenly on August 20, 2024, at her home in Marshall, Texas. She was formerly of Marion, North Carolina.After graduating from high school, Deborah embarked on a diverse career, finding her most fulfilling role as a foreman in the manufacturing...
Brenda Gail O'Dear Davis
Aug 19, 2024
Brenda Gail O'Dear Davis, 78, of Nebo, passed away in the afternoon of Monday, August 19, 2024 at the Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina.
Brenda was born in McDowell County on December 15, 1945 to the late Rev. Harold O'Dear and the late Reva Jane Franklin O'Dear. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Albert Eugene Davis; siblings,...
Thomas Michael "Mike" Caldwell
Aug 19, 2024
Thomas Michael “Mike” Caldwell, 69, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville with his loving family by his side.
Tom was born December 14, 1954 in Wilkes County, North Carolina. He was the son of Thomas “Tommy” Caldwell and Gladys Mikeal Caldwell.
He was a member of New Manna Baptist Church where he was...
Gene Alvin Hutchins
Aug 15, 2024
Gene Alvin Hutchins, born on May 21, 1941, in McDowell County, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024 at Mission Memorial. He is remembered fondly as a loving father, brother, and grandfather.
Gene dedicated himself to his family and community with great passion and commitment. For over forty years, he served as a member and deacon of the Trinity Hill Free...
Greg Joe Wyatt
Aug 15, 2024
Greg Joe Wyatt, 46, of Nebo, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Greg was born in McDowell County, NC on March 28, 1978, to Janice Fay Flynn and the late David Junior Wyatt. He was married to Dorothy Allen Wyatt. He was a proud bee keeper and a member of McDowell Honey Bees. He was...
Rosemary Helen Shelton Foster
Aug 15, 2024
Rosemary Helen Shelton Foster, 91, of Marion, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Autumn Care of Marion.
Rosemary was born in Cocke County, TN, on April 15, 1933, to the late James William Shelton and Carrie Jane Gregory Shelton. She was a loving and devoted mother who dedicated her life to her son. She will be greatly missed.
In addition to...
Tiea Dawn Simmons
Aug 14, 2024
Tiea Dawn Simmons, 63, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Atrium Health Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte.
Tiea was born in McDowell County, NC on August 29, 1960, to Vaughtie McPeters Simmons and the late Harold L. Simmons. Tiea loved her family, friends, and pets. She will always be remembered for bringing laughter to the world.
Those left to...
Debra Nan Finley
Aug 10, 2024
Debra Nan Finley, 62, of Marion, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton.
Debra was born in Miami, Florida, on September 25, 1961, to the late Donald Eli Finley and Hazel Mae McCracken Finley. Debra loved watching NASCAR racing. She loved her family, especially her sons and her little dog, Jack. She mostly enjoyed...
JoAnne Louise Monosso
Aug 10, 2024
JoAnne Louise Bradley Monosso, 81, of Nebo, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton.
JoAnne was born in McDowell County, NC, on November 10, 1942, to the late Norman Andrew Bradley and Grace Finch Bradley. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a loving mother, grandmother,...
Betty Jean Lanning Parris
Aug 10, 2024
Betty Jean Lanning Parris, 67, of Marion, passed away at her residence on the morning of Saturday, August 10, 2024.
Betty was born in Jackson County, NC to the late Bernice Robinson Lanning on January 11, 1957. She enjoyed traveling and crocheting. Betty was a wonderful mom and grandmother who will be dearly missed.
Surviving Betty are her longtime partner, Terry Freeman;...
Forrest McKinley Satterfield
Aug 9, 2024
Forrest McKinley Satterfield, 69, of Marion, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024, at Mission McDowell Hospital.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Terry Wayne Brown
Aug 30, 2024
Terry Wayne Brown, 68, formerly of Dysartsville, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024.
He was born in McDowell County on December 12, 1955 to the late Ade Clark and Evie Brown. Terry worked with shrubbery in the landscaping business. He was also a very skilled mechanic. He spent a lot of his time tinkering with engines, both big and small, and...
Bonnie Jackson
Aug 30, 2024
Bonnie Rebecca Raffield Jackson, 97, of Marion, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace center in Asheville.
Bonnie was born in Old Fort, NC on February 7, 1927, to the late Thomas Elbert Raffield and Margaret Cordell Raffield. She was married to the late Rev. Allen L. Jackson, who was her husband of more than...
Shirley Ann Banks McCoyle
Aug 29, 2024
Shirley Ann Banks McCoyle, 80, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Thursday evening, August 29, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
She was born in McDowell County on December 28, 1943 to the late Arlond Theodore Banks and Pearl Woodby Banks. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Douglas Fred Banks.
Shirley loved the Lord and...
Grace Mae Rutherford
Aug 27, 2024
Obituary For Grace Mae Rutherford
Homegoing Services for Mrs. Grace Rutherford will be on Friday, September 6, 2024, 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 25 Boulevard NE, Atlanta, GA 30312. The Viewing will be held before the Service from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM on Friday, the 6th, followed by the Omega Omega Farewell presented by the Delta...
Charles Ree Radford
Aug 24, 2024
Charles Ree Radford, 81, passed away on the evening of Saturday, August 24, 2024 at his residence in Marion with family by his side.
Born in McDowell County on December 11, 1942, Charles was the son of the late Ernest Ree Radford and Jeanette Seaman Radford.
Charles was known as a strong, hard-working man who enjoyed working in his wood pile. He...
Hazel Janell Pittman Hensley
Aug 24, 2024
Hazel Janell Pittman Hensley, born on December 21, 1936, in Buncombe County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024. She passed at her residence in Old Fort, surrounded by her beloved family.
Hazel's professional journey began in the local factories notably at Old Fort Finishing and Kearfott. Her love for children ultimately led her to establish her own daycare....
Vergie Gaynelle Schism Blanton
Aug 24, 2024
Vergie Gaynelle Schism Blanton, age 77, of Marion, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Autumn Care of Marion.
A native of Avery County, she was born June 6, 1947 to the late James Garfield Schism and Wilma June McKinney Schism. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Melissa Clayton Hedman; and brother-in-law, Ray Gibbs.
Gaynelle worked in the furniture...
David Keith Wilson
Aug 22, 2024
David Keith Wilson, 48, of Marion, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024, at his residence.
David was born in Mitchell County, NC on January 13, 1976, to Helma Gortney and David Wayne Wilson. He was married to his beloved wife of eighteen years, Amy Dotson Wilson. He was a wonderful husband and an outstanding father and Pop Pop. He loved to...
Craig Michael Williams
Aug 21, 2024
Craig Michael Williams, 56, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville. He was born on December 27, 1967 to John Michael and Ruth Barlowe Williams.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Williams; and his beloved dog, Sequiros "Skittles."
He leaves behind his father, John "Mike" Williams;...
Deborah Jean Reece King
Aug 20, 2024
Deborah Jean Reece King, born on November 16, 1959, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Donald Reece and Vivian Jairl Reece, passed away suddenly on August 20, 2024, at her home in Marshall, Texas. She was formerly of Marion, North Carolina.After graduating from high school, Deborah embarked on a diverse career, finding her most fulfilling role as a foreman in the manufacturing...
Brenda Gail O'Dear Davis
Aug 19, 2024
Brenda Gail O'Dear Davis, 78, of Nebo, passed away in the afternoon of Monday, August 19, 2024 at the Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina.
Brenda was born in McDowell County on December 15, 1945 to the late Rev. Harold O'Dear and the late Reva Jane Franklin O'Dear. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Albert Eugene Davis; siblings,...
Thomas Michael "Mike" Caldwell
Aug 19, 2024
Thomas Michael “Mike” Caldwell, 69, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville with his loving family by his side.
Tom was born December 14, 1954 in Wilkes County, North Carolina. He was the son of Thomas “Tommy” Caldwell and Gladys Mikeal Caldwell.
He was a member of New Manna Baptist Church where he was...
Gene Alvin Hutchins
Aug 15, 2024
Gene Alvin Hutchins, born on May 21, 1941, in McDowell County, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024 at Mission Memorial. He is remembered fondly as a loving father, brother, and grandfather.
Gene dedicated himself to his family and community with great passion and commitment. For over forty years, he served as a member and deacon of the Trinity Hill Free...
Greg Joe Wyatt
Aug 15, 2024
Greg Joe Wyatt, 46, of Nebo, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Greg was born in McDowell County, NC on March 28, 1978, to Janice Fay Flynn and the late David Junior Wyatt. He was married to Dorothy Allen Wyatt. He was a proud bee keeper and a member of McDowell Honey Bees. He was...
Rosemary Helen Shelton Foster
Aug 15, 2024
Rosemary Helen Shelton Foster, 91, of Marion, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Autumn Care of Marion.
Rosemary was born in Cocke County, TN, on April 15, 1933, to the late James William Shelton and Carrie Jane Gregory Shelton. She was a loving and devoted mother who dedicated her life to her son. She will be greatly missed.
In addition to...
Tiea Dawn Simmons
Aug 14, 2024
Tiea Dawn Simmons, 63, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Atrium Health Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte.
Tiea was born in McDowell County, NC on August 29, 1960, to Vaughtie McPeters Simmons and the late Harold L. Simmons. Tiea loved her family, friends, and pets. She will always be remembered for bringing laughter to the world.
Those left to...
Debra Nan Finley
Aug 10, 2024
Debra Nan Finley, 62, of Marion, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton.
Debra was born in Miami, Florida, on September 25, 1961, to the late Donald Eli Finley and Hazel Mae McCracken Finley. Debra loved watching NASCAR racing. She loved her family, especially her sons and her little dog, Jack. She mostly enjoyed...
JoAnne Louise Monosso
Aug 10, 2024
JoAnne Louise Bradley Monosso, 81, of Nebo, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton.
JoAnne was born in McDowell County, NC, on November 10, 1942, to the late Norman Andrew Bradley and Grace Finch Bradley. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a loving mother, grandmother,...
Betty Jean Lanning Parris
Aug 10, 2024
Betty Jean Lanning Parris, 67, of Marion, passed away at her residence on the morning of Saturday, August 10, 2024.
Betty was born in Jackson County, NC to the late Bernice Robinson Lanning on January 11, 1957. She enjoyed traveling and crocheting. Betty was a wonderful mom and grandmother who will be dearly missed.
Surviving Betty are her longtime partner, Terry Freeman;...
Forrest McKinley Satterfield
Aug 9, 2024
Forrest McKinley Satterfield, 69, of Marion, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024, at Mission McDowell Hospital.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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