Obituaries

Roby Kenneth Greer

Aug 9, 2024

Roby Kenneth Greer 48, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 09, 2024.

Roby was born in Watauga Co. to the late Roby Gene Greer and the late Wanda Grace Lawson Greer on June 11, 1976.

Roby was a member of Mountain Creek Independent Baptist Church. He loved spending his spare time fishing and being outdoors. Roby enjoyed working with plants...

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Betty Jean Bradley

Aug 8, 2024

Mrs. Betty Padgett Bradley went home to be with the Lord, unexpectedly, on Thursday, August 8,2024, at the age of 90.

She was born March 21, 1934 the youngest child of the late Dan & Mary Parker Padgett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bradley; a granddaughter, Regan Alysa Huffstetler; and ten siblings.

Betty...

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William Harold Price

Aug 8, 2024

William Harold "Bill" Price, Sr., aged 86, passed away on August 8, 2024, in Boone, North Carolina. Born on July 10, 1938, in Newark, New Jersey, Bill led a life marked by dedication to his family, country, and community.

Bill graduated from Duncan U. Fletcher High School before earning a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of...

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Emma Pauline "Polly" Godfrey Watson

Aug 5, 2024

Emma “Polly” Watson, 92, of Nebo, passed away on Monday, August 05, 2024 at CarePartners Solace Center in Buncombe County.

Polly was born in Bowling Greene, KY on February 22, 1932 to James Godfrey and Lyda Howell Godfrey who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Leo Watson, Sr. and her siblings, Gordon Godfrey,...

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Terry Bruce Owens

Aug 4, 2024

Terry Bruce Owens, 65, of Shelby, NC left us to pass through the gates of heaven on August 4th of this year after a period of declining health, and he now rests in God’s loving presence. Terry was born on February 5th to his beloved mother, Nellie Owens.

For these past several years Terry has been in the care of Hope...

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Mary Charlene Teague Lunceford

Aug 4, 2024

Mary Charlene Teague Lunceford, 57, of Marion, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 4, 2024.

She was born on June 12, 1967 in Dallas, Texas to the late Charles Teague and Mary Elizabeth Vinson Teague. She enjoyed fishing and was a big fan of movies. Charlene was very knowledgeable about actors and movies, and she could always...

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Judy Belinda Helms Petty

Aug 4, 2024

Judy Belinda Helms Petty, 72, of Marion, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.

She was born in McDowell County on May 25, 1952. Judy honorably served for nearly thirteen years in the United States Army where she reached the rank of Sergeant. Judy continued her career of service following her separation from the Army by later...

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Vivian Darlene Burleson Hall

Aug 4, 2024

Vivian Darlene Burleson Hall, 66, of Marion, departed to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.

She was born in Mitchell County on May 31, 1958 to the late Robert Jay Burleson and Lucille Alma Forbes Burleson.

Vivian was a woman of great faith. She spent countless hours studying the Word of God,...

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David Franklin Newton

Aug 3, 2024

Mr. David Franklin Newton, age 64, of Marion, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024.

He was born in Baltimore MD on August 12, 1959, to the late David and Patricia Bielas Newton.

David spent most of his childhood and teenage years in Beaufort, SC. David’s family moved to Stedman, NC when he was a young man and resided there most of his...

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Jodi Danielle Monday

Aug 3, 2024

Jodi Danielle Monday, 59, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024 at The Greens of Spruce Pine.

She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 23, 1964 to the late Joe Monday and Sally Bell Monday.

She is survived by her sister, Stacye Dages and husband William; aunt, Patricia Waites; and several nieces and nephews.

A private family service will be held at a...

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Donna Browning Fox

Aug 2, 2024

Mrs. Donna Browning Fox, age 55, of Morganton, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 2, 2024. She was the daughter of Elbert Browning and the late Mary Powell Browning.

Donna was known as a humble person who was always looking to give to those less fortunate. She loved shopping but mostly spending time with her family. She will...

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Walter Thomas Crosby Jr.

Aug 1, 2024

Walter Thomas Crosby, Jr., 88, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation.

He was born in Arlington, Massachusetts on November 5, 1935 to the late Walter Thomas Crosby, Sr. and Ann Claire Clarke Crosby. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Joan Rowell Crosby and his oldest son, Brian...

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Michael Dewayne Adair

Jul 31, 2024

Michael Dewayne Adair, 48, of Nebo, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

Michael was born to Raymond Earl Adair, Sr and Jeanette Trantham Davis who preceded him in death. He was born in McDowell County on November 06, 1975.

He had many hobbies, most of which were spent enjoying the outdoors. Fishing, gaming and riding dirt bikes were...

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Larry Dean Jones

Jul 30, 2024

Larry Dean Jones, 74, of Banner Elk, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 with his family by his side.

He was born in Henryetta, Oklahoma on January 25, 1950. He was married to Gwen Thomas Jones for nearly 46 years. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he served from 1968 to...

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Raymond Foster

Jul 29, 2024

Early Monday morning on, July 29, 2024 Raymond Roosevelt Foster of Maiden, NC, formerly of Marion, passed away at his residence.

Raymond was born in Wilkes County to the late William Thomas Foster and the late Esther Hamby Foster on September 30, 1941.

Raymond lived in Marion for sixty five years prior to moving to Maiden. He was a member of Greenlee...

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James Douglas Smith

Jul 28, 2024

James Douglas Smith, 80, of Marion passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

He was born in Mt. Kisco, New York on January 31, 1944 to the late Patrick and Mahala Douglas Smith.

Mr. Smith honorably served in the United States Air Force. He retired in 2005 after a career in construction. Jim adored his devoted wife,...

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Francesca Allegri

Jul 26, 2024

Please help celebrate the life of Francesca Allegri. Fran passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 26, 2024 at the age of 70. Forever a kind spirit, caring mother, wife, and sister, Fran spent her life making the world a brighter place. She enjoyed gardening, painting, playing with her dog, and most of all, the company of...

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Crystal Lee Gardner

Jul 25, 2024

Crystal Lee Gardner, 41, of Morganton, passed away at her residence with her family by her side on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Crystal was born in Burke County on September 27, 1982 to the late Rex Gardner and Jeanette Dodd Gardner.

Surviving Chrystal are Sheila Hooper (David) who she thought of as a mother and Brice Pruitt who she thought of as...

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Myrna Bello

Jul 24, 2024

Myrna Bello, 75, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Magnolia Lane Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in Puerto Rico on March 16, 1949 to the late Narciso Bello and Carmen Ruiz Bello.

Though she had no children of her own, Myrna will be remembered as a wonderful mother figure to her niece, Iliana, and her nephew, Franco.

She is survived...

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Patricia "Trick" Pickeral Powell

Jul 23, 2024

Patricia Powell, 88 years old, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Aston Park Healthcare Center. She was born on September 25, 1935, in Pittsylvania County, VA.

This beautiful angel on earth, lovingly known as “Trick” by her younger sister, Gladys, and other family members, is now with her Heavenly father and reunited with parents, Ellie and Raymond Pickeral, formerly...

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