Obituaries
Jerry Wayne Brendle
Nov 9, 2023
Jerry Wayne Brendle, age 78, passed away at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation on November, 9, 2023. He was born to the late Virgil Troy and Viola Christine Roberts Brendle.
He worked at Clinchfield Mills until it closed and then retired from Valdese Manufacturing. Being outdoors and especially mowing his grass were things that he enjoyed. Jerry will...
Rhoda Kesterson Ezell Ward
Nov 8, 2023
Rhoda Kesterson Ezell Ward, age 99, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
She was born in Madison County on October 13, 1924 to the late John Kesterson and Kitty Austin Kesterson. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Bevearl Ezell; second husband, Perry Ward; granddaughter, Hope Stevens Kelley;...
Michael Ray Cook
Nov 7, 2023
Michael Ray Cook, 60, of Morganton, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Grace Hospital.
Michael was born in McDowell County, NC on March 27, 1963, to Christine Arvena Henson and the late William Ray Cook. He was fond of the outdoors where he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Michael liked to tinker with things, especially...
Kenny Russell Smith
Nov 7, 2023
Kenny Russell Smith, 66, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at his residence.
Kenny was born in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 19, 1957, to the late Luther Burton Smith and Iva Ruby Buchanan Smith. He was married to his wife of 41 years, Donna Lynn McKinney Smith. Kenny served his country proudly in...
Jo-Ann Waters Seagle
Nov 5, 2023
Jo-Ann Waters Seagle, 86, of Marion, passed away Sunday evening, November 5, 2023 at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center.
She was born in Rutherford County on July 4, 1937 to the late J.D. Waters and Leila Rash Waters. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Garland Ray “Sonny” Seagle; and her oldest son, Michael Ray Seagle.
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Peggy Jane Lovett
Nov 5, 2023
Peggy Jane Hubbard Lovett, 75, of Marion, NC, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, at the John F. Keever Jr., Solace Center in Asheville.
Peggy was born in Abingdon, Virginia on February 25, 1948, to the late Harold Hubbard and Pearl Miller Hubbard. Peggy was a people person who enjoyed plants and crocheting. She was very...
Valorie Kaye Washburn Hall
Nov 5, 2023
Valorie Kaye Washburn Hall, 70, of Marion, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023.
A native of McDowell County, she was born July 18, 1953 to the late Onan and Shirley Boyd Washburn.
Valorie was the most giving, loving, caring, and forgiving person ever. She was never judgmental and always gave the best advice. She will be missed...
David LeRoy Setzer
Nov 4, 2023
David LeRoy Setzer, 79, of Marion passed away at his residence on Saturday, November 4, 2023 after a long battle with cancer, diagnosed in 2005.
David was born in Iredell County on January 16, 1944 to the late Thad Durant Setzer and the late Ahrevia Willis Reitzell Setzer. David was also preceded in death by his son, Shane...
Mary Ivis Connor
Nov 4, 2023
Mary Ivis Connor, 85, of Marion, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
She was born on June 17, 1938 to the late Horace and Maggie Connor. She is also preceded in death by a sister, Zelda Lawing.
She is survived by two daughters, Shelia Boyd (Shane) and Amy Hamrick (Doug); seven grandchildren, Stephanie Queen...
Inez Finley Kirkpatrick
Nov 3, 2023
On Friday, November 3, 2023 Inez Finley Kirkpatrick went to be with the Lord at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills with her loving family by her side.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on April 13, 1935 to the late Robert Finley and Hessie Hollifield Finley. She was also preceded in death by a son, Carroll...
Ted Snyder
Nov 2, 2023
Ted Snyder, aged 88, entered Gloryland on November 2, 2023. He was born March 30, 1935 to the late Dall and Minnie Snyder from Cane Creek, North Carolina. He was married to his sweetheart, Margie Teague Snyder, for 67 years. Together they built a home. He worked as a dump truck driver and long-haul truck driver for 30 years,...
James Edward Born
Nov 1, 2023
James Edward Born, 75, of Marion passed away at his residence, on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.
James was born in Genesee County, MI on November 19, 1947 to the late Peter Edward Born and the late Nina Bernear Born.
James was a loving husband who was happily married to his wife, Janice Deese Born for twenty-eight years....
Louise Tilley Young
Nov 1, 2023
Louise Tilley Young, 89, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation in Black Mountain.
Louise was born in Yancey County, NC on August 1, 1934, to the late J.B. and Hassie Tilley. She was married to the late Bill Young, her husband of more than 60 years. Louise was a...
Matthew Craig Chapman
Oct 31, 2023
Matthew Craig Chapman, 48, of Marion, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
A native of Marion, Matthew was born March 11, 1975 to Samuel Grady Chapman and the late Debra Kay Finley Chapman.
Matthew was a faithful member and deacon at The Lord’s House Baptist Church. He loved...
Jorge Octavio Foster
Oct 30, 2023
Jorge Octavio Foster, 62, of Nebo, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 in his home.
He was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on July 1, 1961 to the late Marion Foster and Katie Galvan Williams. He was also preceded in death by his dad, Lewis Williams, Sr.
Jorge’s love for his family was unmatched, and he always made...
Patsy Condrey
Oct 27, 2023
Patsy Ayers Condrey, 87, went to her Heavenly home on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Pineville Hospital in Pineville, NC, after a brief illness.
She was born in McDowell County, NC on August 20, 1936 to the late Dayton and Lottie Ayers. She was married to the late William Harold Condrey. Patsy was a Proverbs 31...
Linda Gail Boyd Smith
Oct 26, 2023
Linda Gail Boyd Smith, 81, of Marion, entered her heavenly home on Thursday October, 26, 2023 having passed away at Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville.
Linda was born in McDowell County on October 16, 1942 to Everette Boyd and Jessie Washburn Boyd who preceded her in death.
She attended Turkey Cove Baptist Church and Coxes Creek FWB Church....
Ethan Lee Smith
Oct 25, 2023
Ethan Lee Smith, 33, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.
Ethan was born in McDowell County on November 12, 1989 to Jonas Dean Smith and Elizabeth Kay Rhom Hudson.
Ethan was a wonderful father who enjoyed spending time with his daughter more than anything. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed hunting and working on...
Sherron Rae Beaty
Oct 24, 2023
Sherron Rae Platt Beaty, 68, of Nebo entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Sherron passed away at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Sherron was born in McDowell County on February 26, 1955 to Robert Platt and Vera Louise McKinney who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Kay Robinette.
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Roger Dale Yelton
Oct 23, 2023
Roger Dale Yelton, 74, of Nebo, departed this life on Monday, October 23, 2023.
He was born in Mitchell County on May 7, 1949 to the late James Yelton and Irene Mosley Yelton. Roger was a member of Ridgeway Free Will Baptist Church. He was passionate about the outdoors and spent a lot of time hunting and trout...
Jerry Wayne Brendle
Nov 9, 2023
Jerry Wayne Brendle, age 78, passed away at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation on November, 9, 2023. He was born to the late Virgil Troy and Viola Christine Roberts Brendle.
He worked at Clinchfield Mills until it closed and then retired from Valdese Manufacturing. Being outdoors and especially mowing his grass were things that he enjoyed. Jerry will...
Rhoda Kesterson Ezell Ward
Nov 8, 2023
Rhoda Kesterson Ezell Ward, age 99, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
She was born in Madison County on October 13, 1924 to the late John Kesterson and Kitty Austin Kesterson. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Bevearl Ezell; second husband, Perry Ward; granddaughter, Hope Stevens Kelley;...
Michael Ray Cook
Nov 7, 2023
Michael Ray Cook, 60, of Morganton, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Grace Hospital.
Michael was born in McDowell County, NC on March 27, 1963, to Christine Arvena Henson and the late William Ray Cook. He was fond of the outdoors where he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Michael liked to tinker with things, especially...
Kenny Russell Smith
Nov 7, 2023
Kenny Russell Smith, 66, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at his residence.
Kenny was born in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 19, 1957, to the late Luther Burton Smith and Iva Ruby Buchanan Smith. He was married to his wife of 41 years, Donna Lynn McKinney Smith. Kenny served his country proudly in...
Jo-Ann Waters Seagle
Nov 5, 2023
Jo-Ann Waters Seagle, 86, of Marion, passed away Sunday evening, November 5, 2023 at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center.
She was born in Rutherford County on July 4, 1937 to the late J.D. Waters and Leila Rash Waters. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Garland Ray “Sonny” Seagle; and her oldest son, Michael Ray Seagle.
...
Peggy Jane Lovett
Nov 5, 2023
Peggy Jane Hubbard Lovett, 75, of Marion, NC, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, at the John F. Keever Jr., Solace Center in Asheville.
Peggy was born in Abingdon, Virginia on February 25, 1948, to the late Harold Hubbard and Pearl Miller Hubbard. Peggy was a people person who enjoyed plants and crocheting. She was very...
Valorie Kaye Washburn Hall
Nov 5, 2023
Valorie Kaye Washburn Hall, 70, of Marion, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023.
A native of McDowell County, she was born July 18, 1953 to the late Onan and Shirley Boyd Washburn.
Valorie was the most giving, loving, caring, and forgiving person ever. She was never judgmental and always gave the best advice. She will be missed...
David LeRoy Setzer
Nov 4, 2023
David LeRoy Setzer, 79, of Marion passed away at his residence on Saturday, November 4, 2023 after a long battle with cancer, diagnosed in 2005.
David was born in Iredell County on January 16, 1944 to the late Thad Durant Setzer and the late Ahrevia Willis Reitzell Setzer. David was also preceded in death by his son, Shane...
Mary Ivis Connor
Nov 4, 2023
Mary Ivis Connor, 85, of Marion, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
She was born on June 17, 1938 to the late Horace and Maggie Connor. She is also preceded in death by a sister, Zelda Lawing.
She is survived by two daughters, Shelia Boyd (Shane) and Amy Hamrick (Doug); seven grandchildren, Stephanie Queen...
Inez Finley Kirkpatrick
Nov 3, 2023
On Friday, November 3, 2023 Inez Finley Kirkpatrick went to be with the Lord at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills with her loving family by her side.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on April 13, 1935 to the late Robert Finley and Hessie Hollifield Finley. She was also preceded in death by a son, Carroll...
Ted Snyder
Nov 2, 2023
Ted Snyder, aged 88, entered Gloryland on November 2, 2023. He was born March 30, 1935 to the late Dall and Minnie Snyder from Cane Creek, North Carolina. He was married to his sweetheart, Margie Teague Snyder, for 67 years. Together they built a home. He worked as a dump truck driver and long-haul truck driver for 30 years,...
James Edward Born
Nov 1, 2023
James Edward Born, 75, of Marion passed away at his residence, on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.
James was born in Genesee County, MI on November 19, 1947 to the late Peter Edward Born and the late Nina Bernear Born.
James was a loving husband who was happily married to his wife, Janice Deese Born for twenty-eight years....
Louise Tilley Young
Nov 1, 2023
Louise Tilley Young, 89, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation in Black Mountain.
Louise was born in Yancey County, NC on August 1, 1934, to the late J.B. and Hassie Tilley. She was married to the late Bill Young, her husband of more than 60 years. Louise was a...
Matthew Craig Chapman
Oct 31, 2023
Matthew Craig Chapman, 48, of Marion, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
A native of Marion, Matthew was born March 11, 1975 to Samuel Grady Chapman and the late Debra Kay Finley Chapman.
Matthew was a faithful member and deacon at The Lord’s House Baptist Church. He loved...
Jorge Octavio Foster
Oct 30, 2023
Jorge Octavio Foster, 62, of Nebo, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 in his home.
He was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on July 1, 1961 to the late Marion Foster and Katie Galvan Williams. He was also preceded in death by his dad, Lewis Williams, Sr.
Jorge’s love for his family was unmatched, and he always made...
Patsy Condrey
Oct 27, 2023
Patsy Ayers Condrey, 87, went to her Heavenly home on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Pineville Hospital in Pineville, NC, after a brief illness.
She was born in McDowell County, NC on August 20, 1936 to the late Dayton and Lottie Ayers. She was married to the late William Harold Condrey. Patsy was a Proverbs 31...
Linda Gail Boyd Smith
Oct 26, 2023
Linda Gail Boyd Smith, 81, of Marion, entered her heavenly home on Thursday October, 26, 2023 having passed away at Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville.
Linda was born in McDowell County on October 16, 1942 to Everette Boyd and Jessie Washburn Boyd who preceded her in death.
She attended Turkey Cove Baptist Church and Coxes Creek FWB Church....
Ethan Lee Smith
Oct 25, 2023
Ethan Lee Smith, 33, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.
Ethan was born in McDowell County on November 12, 1989 to Jonas Dean Smith and Elizabeth Kay Rhom Hudson.
Ethan was a wonderful father who enjoyed spending time with his daughter more than anything. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed hunting and working on...
Sherron Rae Beaty
Oct 24, 2023
Sherron Rae Platt Beaty, 68, of Nebo entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Sherron passed away at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Sherron was born in McDowell County on February 26, 1955 to Robert Platt and Vera Louise McKinney who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Kay Robinette.
...
Roger Dale Yelton
Oct 23, 2023
Roger Dale Yelton, 74, of Nebo, departed this life on Monday, October 23, 2023.
He was born in Mitchell County on May 7, 1949 to the late James Yelton and Irene Mosley Yelton. Roger was a member of Ridgeway Free Will Baptist Church. He was passionate about the outdoors and spent a lot of time hunting and trout...
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