Obituaries
Cannie Scott Jones
Dec 3, 2023
Cannie Scott Jones, 60, of Robbins, North Carolina passed away on December 3, 2023.
Cannie was born in McDowell Co., North Carolina to the late Hillard Jones and Love Whetstine Jones on December 9, 1962.
Those left to cherish his memory are two children; Colt Jones and Amelia Thompson (Tyler); three sisters; Brenda Bailey, Kaye Bordner, and...
Jacob Scott Livingston
Dec 3, 2023
Jacob Scott Livingston, 36, of Marion, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023.
He was born in High Point, North Carolina on February 5, 1987 to Janet May Livingston and the late Brian Scott Livingston. He was a talented musician, and he had a particular fondness for the guitar. He will be missed.
He was preceded in...
Brenda Diane Reese Lewis
Dec 3, 2023
Brenda Diane Reese Lewis, 75, of Marion, passed away at her home on the evening of Sunday, December 3, 2023.
She was born on August 30, 1948 in McDowell County to the late Clifford Reese and Betty Kelley Reese.
Brenda was a CNA for most of her life. She will be remembered as being the best caregiver...
Lois Marie McKinney O'Dear
Dec 3, 2023
Lois Marie McKinney O’Dear, 81, of Marion, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Mission McDowell Hospital.
Lois was born in Yancey County, NC, on January 23, 1942, to the late Joseph Ransom McKinney and Jewell McNeil McKinney. Lois formerly operated Little Super and Riverside Convenience Stores. Later, she operated O’Dears Country Diner for more...
Herbert Elvert Prince
Dec 2, 2023
Herbert Elvert Prince, 81, of Marion, passed away at his home on the morning of Saturday, December 2, 2023.
He was born in Copperhill, Tennessee on January 12, 1942 to the late Carl Prince and Ola Mae Baker Prince. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Renee Price; brother, James Prince; and sister, Margie...
Rev. Arnold Lee Hancock
Dec 2, 2023
Reverend Arnold Lee Hancock, age 92, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 2, 2023. He was born in Jackson County Alabama on May 8, 1931 to the late Homer Arnold Hancock and Dora Houston Hancock.
Rev. Hancock served in both the US Army and the Alabama National Guard. He was called to preach in 1957...
Clara Gail Johnson
Dec 1, 2023
Clara Gail Morgan “Mamaw” Johnson, 68, of Old Fort, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Charlotte.
Mrs. Johnson was born in Asheville, NC, on May 13, 1955, to the late Cecil Creed Morgan and Helen Jeanette Speakes Morgan. She was married to the late Kevin Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was loved by...
Irva Lee Boyd Frady Byrd
Dec 1, 2023
Irva Lee Boyd Frady Byrd, 78, of Marion, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at Rose Hill Retirement Community.
She was born in Madison County on April 30, 1945 to the late Samuel Boyd and Bonnie Davis Boyd. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Frady.
Irva was a hairdresser for over 25...
Barbara Jean Freeman Hensley
Nov 30, 2023
Barbara Jean Freeman Hensley, 81, of Valdese, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at UNC Health Blue Ridge.
A native of Yancey County, she was born July 24, 1942 to the late Carroll Freeman and Mary Hughes Freeman. She was also preceded in death by a son, Carroll Freeman; and all of her siblings.
Barbara was a...
Officer Virgil Nicholas Varrone
Nov 30, 2023
Officer Virgil Nicholas Varrone, 83, of Marion, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born in Far Rockaway, NY on December 8, 1939 to Italian immigrants. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Varrone; parents, Giuseppe and Carmela Varrone; brother, Anthony Varrone; and a grandson, Nicholas Brockner.
Virgil was...
Betty Jean Hughes Freshour
Nov 30, 2023
Betty Jean Hughes Freshour, 80, of Marion, passed away at Mission Memorial in Asheville on Thursday, November 30, 2023.
Jean was born in Yancey County on September 16, 1943 to the late Russell Hughes and the late Pansy Wallace Hughes. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Freshour, a son, Marcus Freshour and a grandson,...
Joyce Kendall Palmer McCall
Nov 29, 2023
Joyce Kendall Palmer McCall, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 29th, closely attended by her children, nurses, and caregivers at Autumn Care of Marion.
Joyce was born in Fort Pierce, Florida, on July 31st, 1930. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael Alvin McCall, MD, and an infant son; her parents, J.D. Palmer and Rubye Gold Kendall Palmer;...
Sherry Lee Yeager
Nov 29, 2023
Sherry Lee Cumberland Yeager, 75, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Mission McDowell Hospital.
Sherry was born in Arlington, Virginia on May 22, 1948, to the late Mae Alexander and John Cumberland. She served her country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam conflict. While living in Oswego, New York, Sherry...
Sandra Lynn Wells
Nov 28, 2023
Sandra Lynn Capps Wells, 62, of Bulls Gap, TN, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at her residence.
Sandra was born in Bordeaux, France to the late Iva Norton and Winfred Capps. She was a graphic artist and a writer who published several mystery novels. Sandra was an adventurist who loved to travel and was very...
Rose Dian Hall Russell
Nov 28, 2023
Rose Dian Hall Russell, age 77, of Nebo passed away at Mission McDowell Hospital on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
Rose was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota on October 23, 1946 to the late Dell Hall and the late Cecelia Sahli.
Rose was a former bus driver for Pleasant Gardens Elementary. She never met a stranger. Most of...
David Lee Bradley
Nov 27, 2023
David Lee Bradley, 51, of Morganton, passed away Monday, November 27 2023, at Amorem Hospice in Valdese.
David was born in McDowell County, NC on February 17, 1972, to Gloria Haney Bradley and the late Stanley Bradley. David was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting. He was a loving son and brother. David will...
James Lee Weaver
Nov 27, 2023
James Lee Weaver, 68, of Marion, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Cleveland County on October 9, 1955 to the late Willard Daniel Weaver and Rebecca Lucy Moss Weaver. He was also preceded in death by a son, Michael VanHorn.
Mr. Weaver was a veteran...
Sue Kelley Smith
Nov 27, 2023
Sue Kelley Smith, 74, of Dysartsville, was called Home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
A native of McDowell County, she was born April 21, 1949 to the late Albert Guy Kelley and Ruby Arrowood Kelley.
Sue held many different careers during her life, but she mostly...
Ricky Dee Gouge
Nov 26, 2023
Ricky Dee Gouge, 55, of Marion, unexpectedly departed this life on Sunday, November 26, 2023 in Roxboro, North Carolina.
Ricky was a native of McDowell County and was born on January 6, 1968. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Honeycutt Gouge; grandmother, Thelma Lee Harvey; and an uncle, Peewee Johnson.
Ricky was an avid...
Albertia Marie Swepson Rutherford
Nov 25, 2023
Albertia Marie Swepson Rutherford, 92, of Marion, departed this life Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
A native of Marion, she was born July 3, 1931 to the late Clinton Swepson and Maggie Mae Carson Swepson.
Albertia was employed with Washington Mills for over twenty years and was a beautician by trade. She was...
Cannie Scott Jones
Dec 3, 2023
Cannie Scott Jones, 60, of Robbins, North Carolina passed away on December 3, 2023.
Cannie was born in McDowell Co., North Carolina to the late Hillard Jones and Love Whetstine Jones on December 9, 1962.
Those left to cherish his memory are two children; Colt Jones and Amelia Thompson (Tyler); three sisters; Brenda Bailey, Kaye Bordner, and...
Jacob Scott Livingston
Dec 3, 2023
Jacob Scott Livingston, 36, of Marion, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023.
He was born in High Point, North Carolina on February 5, 1987 to Janet May Livingston and the late Brian Scott Livingston. He was a talented musician, and he had a particular fondness for the guitar. He will be missed.
He was preceded in...
Brenda Diane Reese Lewis
Dec 3, 2023
Brenda Diane Reese Lewis, 75, of Marion, passed away at her home on the evening of Sunday, December 3, 2023.
She was born on August 30, 1948 in McDowell County to the late Clifford Reese and Betty Kelley Reese.
Brenda was a CNA for most of her life. She will be remembered as being the best caregiver...
Lois Marie McKinney O'Dear
Dec 3, 2023
Lois Marie McKinney O’Dear, 81, of Marion, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Mission McDowell Hospital.
Lois was born in Yancey County, NC, on January 23, 1942, to the late Joseph Ransom McKinney and Jewell McNeil McKinney. Lois formerly operated Little Super and Riverside Convenience Stores. Later, she operated O’Dears Country Diner for more...
Herbert Elvert Prince
Dec 2, 2023
Herbert Elvert Prince, 81, of Marion, passed away at his home on the morning of Saturday, December 2, 2023.
He was born in Copperhill, Tennessee on January 12, 1942 to the late Carl Prince and Ola Mae Baker Prince. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Renee Price; brother, James Prince; and sister, Margie...
Rev. Arnold Lee Hancock
Dec 2, 2023
Reverend Arnold Lee Hancock, age 92, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 2, 2023. He was born in Jackson County Alabama on May 8, 1931 to the late Homer Arnold Hancock and Dora Houston Hancock.
Rev. Hancock served in both the US Army and the Alabama National Guard. He was called to preach in 1957...
Clara Gail Johnson
Dec 1, 2023
Clara Gail Morgan “Mamaw” Johnson, 68, of Old Fort, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Charlotte.
Mrs. Johnson was born in Asheville, NC, on May 13, 1955, to the late Cecil Creed Morgan and Helen Jeanette Speakes Morgan. She was married to the late Kevin Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was loved by...
Irva Lee Boyd Frady Byrd
Dec 1, 2023
Irva Lee Boyd Frady Byrd, 78, of Marion, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at Rose Hill Retirement Community.
She was born in Madison County on April 30, 1945 to the late Samuel Boyd and Bonnie Davis Boyd. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Frady.
Irva was a hairdresser for over 25...
Barbara Jean Freeman Hensley
Nov 30, 2023
Barbara Jean Freeman Hensley, 81, of Valdese, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at UNC Health Blue Ridge.
A native of Yancey County, she was born July 24, 1942 to the late Carroll Freeman and Mary Hughes Freeman. She was also preceded in death by a son, Carroll Freeman; and all of her siblings.
Barbara was a...
Officer Virgil Nicholas Varrone
Nov 30, 2023
Officer Virgil Nicholas Varrone, 83, of Marion, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born in Far Rockaway, NY on December 8, 1939 to Italian immigrants. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Varrone; parents, Giuseppe and Carmela Varrone; brother, Anthony Varrone; and a grandson, Nicholas Brockner.
Virgil was...
Betty Jean Hughes Freshour
Nov 30, 2023
Betty Jean Hughes Freshour, 80, of Marion, passed away at Mission Memorial in Asheville on Thursday, November 30, 2023.
Jean was born in Yancey County on September 16, 1943 to the late Russell Hughes and the late Pansy Wallace Hughes. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Freshour, a son, Marcus Freshour and a grandson,...
Joyce Kendall Palmer McCall
Nov 29, 2023
Joyce Kendall Palmer McCall, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 29th, closely attended by her children, nurses, and caregivers at Autumn Care of Marion.
Joyce was born in Fort Pierce, Florida, on July 31st, 1930. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael Alvin McCall, MD, and an infant son; her parents, J.D. Palmer and Rubye Gold Kendall Palmer;...
Sherry Lee Yeager
Nov 29, 2023
Sherry Lee Cumberland Yeager, 75, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Mission McDowell Hospital.
Sherry was born in Arlington, Virginia on May 22, 1948, to the late Mae Alexander and John Cumberland. She served her country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam conflict. While living in Oswego, New York, Sherry...
Sandra Lynn Wells
Nov 28, 2023
Sandra Lynn Capps Wells, 62, of Bulls Gap, TN, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at her residence.
Sandra was born in Bordeaux, France to the late Iva Norton and Winfred Capps. She was a graphic artist and a writer who published several mystery novels. Sandra was an adventurist who loved to travel and was very...
Rose Dian Hall Russell
Nov 28, 2023
Rose Dian Hall Russell, age 77, of Nebo passed away at Mission McDowell Hospital on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
Rose was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota on October 23, 1946 to the late Dell Hall and the late Cecelia Sahli.
Rose was a former bus driver for Pleasant Gardens Elementary. She never met a stranger. Most of...
David Lee Bradley
Nov 27, 2023
David Lee Bradley, 51, of Morganton, passed away Monday, November 27 2023, at Amorem Hospice in Valdese.
David was born in McDowell County, NC on February 17, 1972, to Gloria Haney Bradley and the late Stanley Bradley. David was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting. He was a loving son and brother. David will...
James Lee Weaver
Nov 27, 2023
James Lee Weaver, 68, of Marion, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Cleveland County on October 9, 1955 to the late Willard Daniel Weaver and Rebecca Lucy Moss Weaver. He was also preceded in death by a son, Michael VanHorn.
Mr. Weaver was a veteran...
Sue Kelley Smith
Nov 27, 2023
Sue Kelley Smith, 74, of Dysartsville, was called Home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
A native of McDowell County, she was born April 21, 1949 to the late Albert Guy Kelley and Ruby Arrowood Kelley.
Sue held many different careers during her life, but she mostly...
Ricky Dee Gouge
Nov 26, 2023
Ricky Dee Gouge, 55, of Marion, unexpectedly departed this life on Sunday, November 26, 2023 in Roxboro, North Carolina.
Ricky was a native of McDowell County and was born on January 6, 1968. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Honeycutt Gouge; grandmother, Thelma Lee Harvey; and an uncle, Peewee Johnson.
Ricky was an avid...
Albertia Marie Swepson Rutherford
Nov 25, 2023
Albertia Marie Swepson Rutherford, 92, of Marion, departed this life Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
A native of Marion, she was born July 3, 1931 to the late Clinton Swepson and Maggie Mae Carson Swepson.
Albertia was employed with Washington Mills for over twenty years and was a beautician by trade. She was...
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