Obituaries
Craig A. Rothaug
Apr 2, 2017
Craig A. Rothaug, age 57, passed away Sunday, April 02, 2017 at the SECU Hospice House of Rutherford County. A native of Brockport, New York, born November 12, 1959, he was the son of Edward and Darlene Rothaug.
Craig took pride in working on cars and motorcycles, and in his spare time enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and...
Wilma Elliott
Apr 2, 2017
Wilma T. Elliott, age 85, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 02, 2017 at Mountain Ridge Health & Rehabilitation in Black Mountain. Born in Madison County, North Carolina on April 07, 1931, she was the daughter of the late William and Dorchia Baldwin Taylor.
A lifelong member of Clinchfield United Methodist Church,...
James C. Grier
Mar 29, 2017
James C. Grier, age 71, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of Gaston County, North Carolina, born December 18, 1945, James was raised by his grandparents, Solomon and Cenia Grier.
Affectionately known as “Grumpy”, James, during his life, overcame...
Peggy Silvers
Mar 29, 2017
Peggy Griggs Silvers, age 78, wife, mother, grandmother, and dear friend to all, entered eternal life on March 29, 2017 in Asheville, North Carolina. She was diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma and fought it with everything she had for almost a year. She remained a brave, iron-willed woman, even throughout her difficult final months.
Mrs. Silvers was born...
Talmadge James Rumfelt
Mar 29, 2017
Talmadge James Rumfelt, age 72, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Charles George VA Medical Center’s Hospice & Palliative Care in Asheville. The son of the late Rosco James and Ethel Pack Rumfelt, he was born in McDowell County on September 07, 1944.
A great provider who loved his family, especially his grandson. Talmadge was...
Roy Lee Parker
Mar 28, 2017
Roy Lee Parker, age 63, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away at his residence with his loving family by his side Tuesday, March 28, 2017. He was born February 9, 1954 to the late John and Mildred Stockton Parker.
Roy is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Tina Brown Parker; four children, Freddie Parker (Marsha), Steven...
Virginia Lingerfelt
Mar 28, 2017
Virginia Young Lingerfelt, age 92, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Autumn Care of Marion. Born on October 15, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mae Ellis Young.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Rev. Paul Lingerfelt and...
Marjorie Fields
Mar 27, 2017
Marjorie Murphy Fields, age 81, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at Rose Hill Retirement Community with her loving family by her side. She was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on February 26, 1936 to the late Edwin Ted and Bertie Burns Murphy.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth E....
James R. "Romeo" Rhom
Mar 27, 2017
James R. "Romeo" Rhom, age 70, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 27, 2017 at CarePartners Rehabilitation Center in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born March 03, 1947, he was the son of the late Garthur and Loney Arrowood Rhom.
A proud veteran of the United States Army, James...
Tillman Byrd, Jr.
Mar 27, 2017
Tillman Byrd (Junior), age 73, of Marion, while surrounded by his loving family, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017 at the Charles George VA Medical Center’s Hospice & Palliative Care in Asheville. The son of the late Tillman Byrd, Sr. and Rosie Bradford Brown, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on October 16, 1943. He...
Rosemary Gehring
Mar 25, 2017
Rosemary Holland Gehring, age 71, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at her residence. A native of Cocoa Beach, Florida, she was born July 30, 1945 and was the daughter of the late Mary Louise Iannotti Williams, who passed away on June 18, 2016.
No services are planned at this time. ...
Erich R. Font
Mar 24, 2017
Erich R. Font, age 67, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 at the Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation in Spruce Pine.
Mr. Font took great pride in working with NASA where he was an aircraft engineer.
No services are planned at this time.
Darlene Bowen
Mar 22, 2017
Darlene Medford Bowen, age 64, of the Dysartsville community passed away peacefully at the SECU Hospice of Rutherford County on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. She was born on August 19, 1952 to the late Carl and Hazel Arrowood Medford.
Darlene is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Bowen, Sr.; two daughters, Twonia Duncan and Darla Bowen; and...
Phillip Keith Davis
Mar 21, 2017
Mr. Phillip Keith Davis, age 65, of Valdese North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at his residence. Born in McDowell County on January 18, 1952 to the late Archie and Daisy Poe Davis.
Phillip was an avid fisherman, he also was known for his artistic abilities. Mostly Phillip loved his family especially his dog “Dude”.
...
Patricia Ann Waycaster
Mar 18, 2017
Patricia Ann Gilliam Waycaster, age 76, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Memorial Mission Hospital. Born in McDowell County on July 17, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Howard Gilliam and Viola Rosebud Gilliam.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, William L. Gilliam (Cotton) and James...
Gordon Godfrey
Mar 18, 2017
Gordon Godfrey, age 75, of Marion passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at his residence. A son of the late James Godfrey and Lyda Howell Godfrey, he was born on April 21, 1941. Mr. Godfrey was formally employed with Etta Packaging and Old Fort Finishing. He also worked for Walmart where he enjoyed greeting customers. Mr. Godfrey was...
Gary C. Lawing
Mar 17, 2017
Gary C. Lawing, age 69, of the Pleasant Gardens Community passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at his residence with his family by his side. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born November 22, 1947, he was the son of the late Clarence “Curley” and Pauline Croom Lawing.
Following thirty-one years, Gary retired from Pepsi Cola...
Robert W. Poteat
Mar 17, 2017
Robert W. Poteat, loving husband, grandfather and brother, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 at his home at the age of 68. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born October 25, 1948, he was the son of the late Terrance and Florence Moore Poteat.
Robert was also preceded in death by his son, Eric M. Poteat...
Richard Eugene Coffman
Mar 17, 2017
Richard Eugene Coffman, age 68, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at SEC Hospice of Rutherford County. Richard was born on December 9, 1948 to the late David and Laura Mae Scaggs Coffman.
He is preceded in death by his wife Jeretha Meadows Coffman.
Richard was a former member of Piedmont Baptist Church and enjoyed watching western shows and...
John Clarence Noblitt, Jr. (Johnny)
Mar 17, 2017
John Clarence Noblitt, Jr. (Johnny), age 60, surrounded by his loving family, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at his residence in Nebo. A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, North Carolina, Johnny was born June 30, 1956 and was the son of the late John and Tillie Mills Noblitt.
Johnny took great pride in raising and...
Craig A. Rothaug
Apr 2, 2017
Craig A. Rothaug, age 57, passed away Sunday, April 02, 2017 at the SECU Hospice House of Rutherford County. A native of Brockport, New York, born November 12, 1959, he was the son of Edward and Darlene Rothaug.
Craig took pride in working on cars and motorcycles, and in his spare time enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and...
Wilma Elliott
Apr 2, 2017
Wilma T. Elliott, age 85, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 02, 2017 at Mountain Ridge Health & Rehabilitation in Black Mountain. Born in Madison County, North Carolina on April 07, 1931, she was the daughter of the late William and Dorchia Baldwin Taylor.
A lifelong member of Clinchfield United Methodist Church,...
James C. Grier
Mar 29, 2017
James C. Grier, age 71, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of Gaston County, North Carolina, born December 18, 1945, James was raised by his grandparents, Solomon and Cenia Grier.
Affectionately known as “Grumpy”, James, during his life, overcame...
Peggy Silvers
Mar 29, 2017
Peggy Griggs Silvers, age 78, wife, mother, grandmother, and dear friend to all, entered eternal life on March 29, 2017 in Asheville, North Carolina. She was diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma and fought it with everything she had for almost a year. She remained a brave, iron-willed woman, even throughout her difficult final months.
Mrs. Silvers was born...
Talmadge James Rumfelt
Mar 29, 2017
Talmadge James Rumfelt, age 72, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Charles George VA Medical Center’s Hospice & Palliative Care in Asheville. The son of the late Rosco James and Ethel Pack Rumfelt, he was born in McDowell County on September 07, 1944.
A great provider who loved his family, especially his grandson. Talmadge was...
Roy Lee Parker
Mar 28, 2017
Roy Lee Parker, age 63, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away at his residence with his loving family by his side Tuesday, March 28, 2017. He was born February 9, 1954 to the late John and Mildred Stockton Parker.
Roy is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Tina Brown Parker; four children, Freddie Parker (Marsha), Steven...
Virginia Lingerfelt
Mar 28, 2017
Virginia Young Lingerfelt, age 92, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Autumn Care of Marion. Born on October 15, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mae Ellis Young.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Rev. Paul Lingerfelt and...
Marjorie Fields
Mar 27, 2017
Marjorie Murphy Fields, age 81, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at Rose Hill Retirement Community with her loving family by her side. She was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on February 26, 1936 to the late Edwin Ted and Bertie Burns Murphy.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth E....
James R. "Romeo" Rhom
Mar 27, 2017
James R. "Romeo" Rhom, age 70, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 27, 2017 at CarePartners Rehabilitation Center in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born March 03, 1947, he was the son of the late Garthur and Loney Arrowood Rhom.
A proud veteran of the United States Army, James...
Tillman Byrd, Jr.
Mar 27, 2017
Tillman Byrd (Junior), age 73, of Marion, while surrounded by his loving family, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017 at the Charles George VA Medical Center’s Hospice & Palliative Care in Asheville. The son of the late Tillman Byrd, Sr. and Rosie Bradford Brown, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on October 16, 1943. He...
Rosemary Gehring
Mar 25, 2017
Rosemary Holland Gehring, age 71, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at her residence. A native of Cocoa Beach, Florida, she was born July 30, 1945 and was the daughter of the late Mary Louise Iannotti Williams, who passed away on June 18, 2016.
No services are planned at this time. ...
Erich R. Font
Mar 24, 2017
Erich R. Font, age 67, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 at the Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation in Spruce Pine.
Mr. Font took great pride in working with NASA where he was an aircraft engineer.
No services are planned at this time.
Darlene Bowen
Mar 22, 2017
Darlene Medford Bowen, age 64, of the Dysartsville community passed away peacefully at the SECU Hospice of Rutherford County on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. She was born on August 19, 1952 to the late Carl and Hazel Arrowood Medford.
Darlene is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Bowen, Sr.; two daughters, Twonia Duncan and Darla Bowen; and...
Phillip Keith Davis
Mar 21, 2017
Mr. Phillip Keith Davis, age 65, of Valdese North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at his residence. Born in McDowell County on January 18, 1952 to the late Archie and Daisy Poe Davis.
Phillip was an avid fisherman, he also was known for his artistic abilities. Mostly Phillip loved his family especially his dog “Dude”.
...
Patricia Ann Waycaster
Mar 18, 2017
Patricia Ann Gilliam Waycaster, age 76, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Memorial Mission Hospital. Born in McDowell County on July 17, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Howard Gilliam and Viola Rosebud Gilliam.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, William L. Gilliam (Cotton) and James...
Gordon Godfrey
Mar 18, 2017
Gordon Godfrey, age 75, of Marion passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at his residence. A son of the late James Godfrey and Lyda Howell Godfrey, he was born on April 21, 1941. Mr. Godfrey was formally employed with Etta Packaging and Old Fort Finishing. He also worked for Walmart where he enjoyed greeting customers. Mr. Godfrey was...
Gary C. Lawing
Mar 17, 2017
Gary C. Lawing, age 69, of the Pleasant Gardens Community passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at his residence with his family by his side. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born November 22, 1947, he was the son of the late Clarence “Curley” and Pauline Croom Lawing.
Following thirty-one years, Gary retired from Pepsi Cola...
Robert W. Poteat
Mar 17, 2017
Robert W. Poteat, loving husband, grandfather and brother, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 at his home at the age of 68. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born October 25, 1948, he was the son of the late Terrance and Florence Moore Poteat.
Robert was also preceded in death by his son, Eric M. Poteat...
Richard Eugene Coffman
Mar 17, 2017
Richard Eugene Coffman, age 68, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at SEC Hospice of Rutherford County. Richard was born on December 9, 1948 to the late David and Laura Mae Scaggs Coffman.
He is preceded in death by his wife Jeretha Meadows Coffman.
Richard was a former member of Piedmont Baptist Church and enjoyed watching western shows and...
John Clarence Noblitt, Jr. (Johnny)
Mar 17, 2017
John Clarence Noblitt, Jr. (Johnny), age 60, surrounded by his loving family, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at his residence in Nebo. A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, North Carolina, Johnny was born June 30, 1956 and was the son of the late John and Tillie Mills Noblitt.
Johnny took great pride in raising and...
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