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Helene Caroline Fox Curtin

Oct 3, 2023

Helene Caroline Fox Curtin, 98, of Nebo, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Carolina Caring Hospice House in Newton, NC, surrounded by her loving family.

Helene was born in Lakewood, Ohio on September 2, 1925 to her late parents, Frank S. Fox and Anna Obelz Fox. She was also preceded in death by her husband Charles Robert Curtin;...

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Ted Phillip "Phil" Newton

Oct 3, 2023

Ted Phillip “Phil” Newton, 72, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

He was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on May 24, 1951 to the late Ted Hoover Newton and Mary Lucille Walker Newton. He is also preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Brenda Bledsoe.

Phil was a lifetime...

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Mildred Alfredia Shelton Suttles

Oct 2, 2023

Mildred Alfredia Shelton Suttles, 95, of Marion, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 at Autumn Care in Marion.

Mildred was born in Madison County on January 28, 1928 to the late James Williams Shelton and the late Carrie Gregory Shelton. Her husband, Thurman Suttles also preceded her in death.

Mildred was a member of Faith Tabernacle...

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Bethel Jean Gainer

Oct 2, 2023

Bethel Jean Mullins Gainer, 89, of Salisbury, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at Rose Hill Retirement Community in Marion.

Mrs. Gainer was born in Clay County, West Virginia on October 4, 1933, to the late Wilbur Bud Mullins and Martha Mable Salisbury Mullins. She was married to the late Allen Burl Gainer. Mrs. Gainer...

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Shirley Ann Vallini

Oct 1, 2023

Shirley Ann Beam Vallini, age 86, of Nebo, left this earthly life on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Mitchell county on September 13, 1937 to the late Glispie Beam and Flora Barrier Beam.

Shirley was known as a Godly Christian woman of the Baptist Faith. Everyone called her granny. She loved...

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Elizabeth Honeycutt Smith

Sep 30, 2023

Elizabeth Honeycutt Smith, 90, of Marion, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation.

A native of Yancey County, she was born October 22, 1932 to the late Geter Honeycutt and Cora Bell Honeycutt. Elizabeth worked for over 40 years at Burlington Industries. She loved sharing stories and had a particular fondness for telling...

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Robert Kay Hawkins

Sep 29, 2023

Robert Kay Hawkins, 96, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Rose Hill Retirement Community in Marion.

Son of the late Samuel Roscoe Hawkins and Marie Carson Hawkins, he was born in Nashville, TN. He came to Marion as a young child when his family relocated for his father’s career in constructing...

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Carl Larry Hollifield, Jr.

Sep 29, 2023

Carl Larry Hollifield Jr.

Sunrise: February 13, 1945

Sunset: September 29, 2023

Carl Larry Hollifield, Jr., age 78, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City, NC.

He was born the son of the late Carl Larry Hollifield, Sr. and Barbara Raye Cox Hollifield, on February 13,...

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Nellie G. Williams

Sep 28, 2023

Nellie Sue Gass Williams, 73, of Hickory, NC, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the Catawba Valley Hospice House in Newton.

Nellie was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on December 8, 1949, to the late James Edward “Ed” Gass and Desta Slemp Gass. On July 28, 1969, she married James E. Williams. Nellie retired from...

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Vera Omega Jaynes Swift

Sep 27, 2023

On the morning of Wednesday, September 27, 2023, Vera Omega Jaynes Swift, 96, of Marion, left her earthly home to enter her heavenly home to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior.

Omega was born on December 30, 1926 to the late Clayton Jaynes and the late Vera Ledbetter Jaynes. She is also preceded in death by...

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Arthur "Buster" Eugene Butler, Jr.

Sep 26, 2023

Arthur “Buster” Eugene Butler, Jr., 64, of Asheville, NC went home to be with the Lord on September 26, 2023.

Arthur was a loving and caring person who had a deep devotion to his family and faith. Buster’s faith was an important part of his life and he found peace and strength in his Lord Jesus Christ. Buster was...

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Pauletta Rash Burleson

Sep 25, 2023

Pauletta Rash Burleson, 70, of Newland, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023.

She was born in Asheville on May 2, 1953 to the late Paul Edward Rash and Bonnie Minerva Johnson Burleson. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Huffman.

Pauletta was a faithful member of New Manna Baptist Church where she served as...

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Donna Sue McMahan Jamerson

Sep 23, 2023

Donna Sue McMahan Jamerson, 59, of Morganton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children and grandchildren on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

A native of McDowell County, Donna was born February 23, 1964 to the late Donald and Patricia Godfrey McMahan. She enjoyed time with her family, being pampered, shopping and sitting on the porch.

In...

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Naomi Lilith Lowery

Sep 23, 2023

Naomi Lilith Lowery, age 1, of Morganton, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

She was born on August 27, 2022 in McDowell County. Naomi was a bright soul who made everyone feel special with her presence. When she entered a room, she made sure that all the...

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Jason Taylor Robson

Sep 20, 2023

Jason Taylor Robson, 45, of Marion, NC, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.

Jason was born in Huntington, West Virginia on November 27, 1977 to James Taylor Robson and Carolyn Sue Rogers Robson. Jason was an avid outdoorsman who loved motorcycles, hunting, fishing, and camping. He will be greatly missed.

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Justin Lee Hall

Sep 18, 2023

Justin Lee Hall, age 40, of Old Fort, passed away on Monday September 18, 2023 at the Memorial Campus. He was born on February 16, 1983 to Edward Lee Hall and Roni Guffey Hall.

Justin was known to have a mechanical mind and could fix anything. He enjoyed being outdoors especially gardening. Justin was a loving son and...

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Gladys Buchanan Hall

Sep 18, 2023

Gladys Buchanan Hall, 94, of Marion, left this earthly life on Monday, September 18, 2023 at her niece’s residence in Bryson City.

She was born in Spruce Pine on October 3, 1928 to the late Jeter Buchanan and Maude Howell Buchanan.

Gladys was a lifelong member of East Marion Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday...

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Christopher Melvin Ward

Sep 17, 2023

Christopher Melvin Ward, 58, of Conway, SC passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 at his residence.

Christopher was born in McDowell County on October 27, 1964 to the late Oscar Melvin Ward and the late Virginia Ann Hollifield Ward. He was known as a very humble and kind man who was always doing for others before himself. One of...

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Donald "Ray" Patton

Sep 17, 2023

Donald “Ray” Patton, 81, of Nebo, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton.

A native of McDowell County, Ray was born October 28, 1941 to the late Eulas Wilburn Patton and Artha Plemmons Patton. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Jackie Beam...

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Mable Marie Conley

Sep 16, 2023

Mable Marie Conley, 58, of Marion, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem.

Mable was born in Marion, NC on December 11, 1964, to the late William J. Conley and Willie Louise Jackson Conley. While growing up, Mable was a very active member of Mt. Zion AME Zion...

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