Obituaries
Tammy A. Reece
Feb 24, 2016
Tammy A. Reece, age 44, of Morganton, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. A native of Florida, born February 26, 1971, Tammy was a loving wife, mother, nana and sister; and nothing made her happier than spending time with her precious grandchildren. Tammy was a member of Summitt Community Church.
She is survived by her husband, Clyde...
Mary Huskins
Feb 22, 2016
Mary Washburn Huskins, age 94, of the Dysartsville Community, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 22, 2016 at her residence. Her loving family was by her side. Born on June 22, 1921 in Mitchell County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Trissie Cox Washburn.
Mary loved spending time with her family,...
M'Della Knight
Feb 20, 2016
M’Della Williams Knight, age 82, of Marion, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at her residence with her loving family and friends by her side. Born in Jefferson County, KY on July 22, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Helen Moon Williams.
A strong loving and giving woman, not...
Dwight Donald Hollifield
Feb 19, 2016
Mr. Dwight Donald Hollifield, age 55, of Marion, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016 at The McDowell Hospital. A native of McDowell County, Dwight was born July 20, 1960 to the late Earl D. Hollifield and Shelby Owensby Hollifield. Dwight, who loved to fish and hunt when he was able, enjoyed operating his C.B. radio and was known as...
Thomas E. Helms
Feb 11, 2016
Thomas E. Helms (Iron Hand), age 48, of the Glenwood Community, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, born December 6, 1967, he was the son of the late Douglas and Ruth Hawkins Helms.
Thomas, who never met a stranger, enjoyed hunting, fishing and collecting antiques,...
Lloyd E. Gouge
Feb 7, 2016
Mr. Lloyd E. Gouge of Nebo died in Christ in his 94th year of age on Sunday, February 7, 2016, at McDowell Hospital in Marion, North Carolina. Mr. Gouge was born in Mitchell County, NC, on July 5, 1921, to the late Burnice and Essie Barnett Gouge. An avid gardener, fisherman, and restorer of automobiles, he will be greatly missed...
Thomas D. Perry, Sr.
Feb 7, 2016
Thomas D. Perry, Sr., age 80, of Marion, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born on June 19, 1935 in Iosco County, Michigan, he was the son of the late Arthur and Hazel Halterman Perry. Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Lowe Perry, who passed away July...
Ruby McFalls
Feb 6, 2016
Ruby McFalls, age 84, of Old Fort, NC, surrounded by her loving family and friends, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at her residence. Born in Mitchell County, NC on July 18, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Nola Rose Buchanan. She was preceded in death by her husband S....
Patricia Ann Sisk
Feb 2, 2016
Patricia Ann Sisk, age 77, of Marion, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at The McDowell Hospital. Born in Greenville, S.C. on April 28, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Georgia Turbyfill Minish. A loving mother and grandmother, Patricia retired as a secretary at McDowell Technical Community College. She was a member of Ashworth...
Bernice Elizabeth Clontz
Jan 31, 2016
Mrs. Bernice Ledford Clontz, age 82, of Marion, passed away on Sunday January 31, 2016 at her residence with her family by her side.
Mrs. Clontz is survived by her two children, Steve Clontz, son and Linda Clontz, daughter both of Marion; two grandchildren, Timmy Ogle, grandson and Rebecca Ogle, granddaughter.
No services are planned at this time.
Steven Ray Adams
Jan 28, 2016
Mr. Steven Ray Adams, age 58, of Nebo, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at The McDowell Hospital. Born in Burke County, NC on July 13, 1957, Mr. Adams was the son of the late Glen Ray and Mary Lee Adams. He was preceded in death by, in addition to his parents, his sister, Robbie Lynn Adams.
Mr....
Marc Edward Jackson
Apr 24, 1970
Marc Edward Jackson, born on April 24th, 1970 in McDowell County NC, unexpectedly passed away on May 11th, 2023 in Alaska.
A full obit will be posted once finalized.
Gary Dean Joy
Feb 15, 1939
Gary Dean Joy, age 83, of Morganton, passed away Friday January, 27, 2023 at Amorem Hospice in Valdese. He was born in Gosper County, Nebraska on February 15, 1939 to the late Donald Chester Joy and Vera Lola Bean Joy.
He graduated from Baylor University in 1961 and made his career in the bank insurance business in Houston, TX....
James "Rodney" Robbins
May 24, 1924
Mr. James "Rodney" Robbins, age 68, of Union Mills, passed away Friday May 24, 2024. Funeral arrangements will be announced once finalized.
Donald Gray Pasour
Jan 8, 1924
Mr. Donald Gray Pasour, age 87 of Marion, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024. He was born in Johnson City TN on April 1, 1936 and is the son of the late Estelle Mosley and Pervia Everett Pasour.
Donald was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Marion where he served as an Elder, Deacon, and...
Tammy A. Reece
Feb 24, 2016
Tammy A. Reece, age 44, of Morganton, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. A native of Florida, born February 26, 1971, Tammy was a loving wife, mother, nana and sister; and nothing made her happier than spending time with her precious grandchildren. Tammy was a member of Summitt Community Church.
She is survived by her husband, Clyde...
Mary Huskins
Feb 22, 2016
Mary Washburn Huskins, age 94, of the Dysartsville Community, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 22, 2016 at her residence. Her loving family was by her side. Born on June 22, 1921 in Mitchell County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Trissie Cox Washburn.
Mary loved spending time with her family,...
M'Della Knight
Feb 20, 2016
M’Della Williams Knight, age 82, of Marion, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at her residence with her loving family and friends by her side. Born in Jefferson County, KY on July 22, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Helen Moon Williams.
A strong loving and giving woman, not...
Dwight Donald Hollifield
Feb 19, 2016
Mr. Dwight Donald Hollifield, age 55, of Marion, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016 at The McDowell Hospital. A native of McDowell County, Dwight was born July 20, 1960 to the late Earl D. Hollifield and Shelby Owensby Hollifield. Dwight, who loved to fish and hunt when he was able, enjoyed operating his C.B. radio and was known as...
Thomas E. Helms
Feb 11, 2016
Thomas E. Helms (Iron Hand), age 48, of the Glenwood Community, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, born December 6, 1967, he was the son of the late Douglas and Ruth Hawkins Helms.
Thomas, who never met a stranger, enjoyed hunting, fishing and collecting antiques,...
Lloyd E. Gouge
Feb 7, 2016
Mr. Lloyd E. Gouge of Nebo died in Christ in his 94th year of age on Sunday, February 7, 2016, at McDowell Hospital in Marion, North Carolina. Mr. Gouge was born in Mitchell County, NC, on July 5, 1921, to the late Burnice and Essie Barnett Gouge. An avid gardener, fisherman, and restorer of automobiles, he will be greatly missed...
Thomas D. Perry, Sr.
Feb 7, 2016
Thomas D. Perry, Sr., age 80, of Marion, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born on June 19, 1935 in Iosco County, Michigan, he was the son of the late Arthur and Hazel Halterman Perry. Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Lowe Perry, who passed away July...
Ruby McFalls
Feb 6, 2016
Ruby McFalls, age 84, of Old Fort, NC, surrounded by her loving family and friends, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at her residence. Born in Mitchell County, NC on July 18, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Nola Rose Buchanan. She was preceded in death by her husband S....
Patricia Ann Sisk
Feb 2, 2016
Patricia Ann Sisk, age 77, of Marion, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at The McDowell Hospital. Born in Greenville, S.C. on April 28, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Georgia Turbyfill Minish. A loving mother and grandmother, Patricia retired as a secretary at McDowell Technical Community College. She was a member of Ashworth...
Bernice Elizabeth Clontz
Jan 31, 2016
Mrs. Bernice Ledford Clontz, age 82, of Marion, passed away on Sunday January 31, 2016 at her residence with her family by her side.
Mrs. Clontz is survived by her two children, Steve Clontz, son and Linda Clontz, daughter both of Marion; two grandchildren, Timmy Ogle, grandson and Rebecca Ogle, granddaughter.
No services are planned at this time.
Steven Ray Adams
Jan 28, 2016
Mr. Steven Ray Adams, age 58, of Nebo, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at The McDowell Hospital. Born in Burke County, NC on July 13, 1957, Mr. Adams was the son of the late Glen Ray and Mary Lee Adams. He was preceded in death by, in addition to his parents, his sister, Robbie Lynn Adams.
Mr....
Marc Edward Jackson
Apr 24, 1970
Marc Edward Jackson, born on April 24th, 1970 in McDowell County NC, unexpectedly passed away on May 11th, 2023 in Alaska.
A full obit will be posted once finalized.
Gary Dean Joy
Feb 15, 1939
Gary Dean Joy, age 83, of Morganton, passed away Friday January, 27, 2023 at Amorem Hospice in Valdese. He was born in Gosper County, Nebraska on February 15, 1939 to the late Donald Chester Joy and Vera Lola Bean Joy.
He graduated from Baylor University in 1961 and made his career in the bank insurance business in Houston, TX....
James "Rodney" Robbins
May 24, 1924
Mr. James "Rodney" Robbins, age 68, of Union Mills, passed away Friday May 24, 2024. Funeral arrangements will be announced once finalized.
Donald Gray Pasour
Jan 8, 1924
Mr. Donald Gray Pasour, age 87 of Marion, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024. He was born in Johnson City TN on April 1, 1936 and is the son of the late Estelle Mosley and Pervia Everett Pasour.
Donald was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Marion where he served as an Elder, Deacon, and...
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