Obituaries

Nov 6, 2017

 

Roy “Keith” Taylor, age 59, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital following a long battle with Myasthenia Gravis. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born September 14, 1958, he was the son of Melba Young Taylor of Marion and the late Roy Lee Taylor, Sr. 

 

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Nov 6, 2017

 

Pamela Wellman, having just celebrated her 48th birthday, passed away on Monday, November 06, 2017, following many years of declining health, and is now at peace.  Born in York County, South Carolina on November 05, 1969, she was the daughter of James Richard Wellman of Clinton, South Carolina and Annette Perry Wellman of the Shiloh Community in Rutherfordton. 

 

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Nov 5, 2017

 

George Olson, age 70, passed away at the Retreat Place in Bakersville, North Carolina on Sunday, November 05, 2017.

 

No services are planned at this time.

 

 

 

Nov 5, 2017

 

Michael Daniels, loving brother and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 05, 2017 at his residence with his loving family by his side, at the age of 45.  The son of the late Billy and Anna Beam Daniels, Michael was born in Avery County, North Carolina on March 17, 1972. 

 

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Nov 3, 2017

 

In the early morning hours of Friday, November 03, 2017, Mildred Inez Smith Parker, age 73, of Glen Alpine, North Carolina, passed away at Burke Hospice & Palliative Care’s Hospice House in Valdese.  The daughter of the late Lee and Selma Plemmons Smith, she was born on April 08, 1944 in McDowell County, North Carolina. 

 

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Oct 31, 2017

 

 

Robert Vance Snypes, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Rosehill Retirement Community in Marion. A native of McDowell County, he was born to the late Marion Vance Snypes and Mae Nanney Snypes.

 

Robert was retired from the Nebo Post Office after 32 years of service as a rural letter carrier. His life was dedicated...

Oct 26, 2017

Jacqueline Denese Rose Jenkins, age 52, of Marion, North Carolina passed away at Memorial Campus on Thursday, October 26, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.

Ms. Jenkins was born November 13, 1964 in Burke County, NC to Minnie Sue Branch Rose of Marion, NC.   She is preceded in death by, her Dad, Jim Rose; one brother, Randy Rose; one sister,...

Oct 22, 2017

 

Patricia Schmailing passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 while at the SECU Hospice House in Forest City.  

 

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Oct 22, 2017

 

 

Clayton “Buddy” Smith, age 67, of Lenoir, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at his son’s residence in the North Cove Community while under the care of CarePartners Hospice & Palliative Care-McDowell.  Born in Mitchell County, North Carolina on February 22, 1950, he was the son of the late Cloyd and Virgie Smith.

 

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Oct 22, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

Grady Dale Poole, age 77, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Autumn Care of Marion. A native of McDowell County, Dale was born on October 31, 1939 to the late David and Fushia Fender Poole.

 

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Imogene Walker...

Oct 21, 2017

Oct 21, 2017

 

Jeff Valdez, loving and wonderful husband, father, son and brother, passed away following a long battle with cancer on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at his residence in Rutherfordton at the age of 40.  Born in Amarillo, Texas on June 20, 1977, he was the son of Albert and Karen Valdez of Columbia, South Carolina.

 

Jeff loved spending his...

Oct 21, 2017

 

John Vernon Ledford, age 82, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at the McDowell Hospital with his loving family at his side on Saturday, October 21, 2017.  The son of the late Charles and Bertha Burnette Ledford, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on April 28, 1935.

 

A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, John...

Oct 20, 2017

 

 

Ola Davis Miller, age 92, of Morganton and formerly of Nebo, passed away on the evening of Friday, October 20, 2017 at Blue Ridge-HealthCare in Morganton.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born September 30, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Montie Brown Davis. 

 

Ola, who lived in the Nebo Community since...

Oct 17, 2017

Mrs. Ludmila Shchybryk, age 74, passed away, Tuesday October 17, 2017 at the SECU Hospice of Carolina Foothills.

 

No services are planned at this time.

Oct 17, 2017

 

 

Mary Jane Thomas Austin, age 68, of the Glenwood Community, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital.  Born in Bedford, Pennsylvania on February 16, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lloyd Thomas, Sr. and Viola Lenhart Thomas.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Cubbage Austin, Sr., who passed...

Oct 17, 2017

 

Charles L. James, age 75, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital.  A native of Caldwell County, North Carolina, born on September 17, 1942, he was the son of the late Charlie James and Bertha Presnell James.  He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Dallas James, Doug James and...

Oct 17, 2017

 

Luther Ellis “Eck” Chapman, age 92, of Swannanoa, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Asheville Health Care. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born February 22, 1925 and was the last living child of the late Luther and Ethel Davenport Chapman.  He was also preceded in death by...

Oct 15, 2017

 

Ruby Mae Byas, age 84, of Marion, North Carolina, entered her eternal home on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, with her loving family by her side.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born December 12, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Calvin and Sally Mae Bradshaw Gilliand. 

 

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Oct 14, 2017

 

 

In loving memory, Homer Rumfelt, age 80, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday October 14, 2017, at his residence. Born on June 21, 1937, he was the son of the late Marthie Biggerstaff and Joseph Pinkney Rumfelt.

 

Mr. Rumfelt was a proud US Army veteran where he served as a military police officer. He formally worked...