Obituaries
Mark Anthony Mode
Oct 23, 2023
Mark Anthony Mode, 43, of Morganton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 23, 2023.
He was born in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia on March 22, 1980. He was the son of the late Ray Mode and Betty Jean Chapman Mode. A special cousin, Jackie Childers, also preceded him in death.
Mark held several jobs over the years, but...
Enoch Taylor DeHart
Oct 21, 2023
Enoch DeHart age 66 of Etowah NC born June 13,1957 went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2023. Enoch was doing what he loved, riding motorcycles, serving God and helping others. Enoch was a Deacon at Blue Ridge Biker Church, a lifetime member of CBA/ABATE of Buncombe county and an avid supporter of Riders Roost, where...
Vera Bailey Stroupe
Oct 21, 2023
Vera Bailey Stroupe, 91, of Old Fort, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
A native of Buncombe County, she was born October 31, 1931 to the late Walter Herman Bailey and Ocie Mae Corn Bailey.
Vera spent her life caring for others. She took care of countless babies over...
Ayden Scott Hollifield
Oct 20, 2023
Ayden Scott Hollifield, age 15, of Old Fort, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Friday, October 20, 2023 at his home.
He was born December 21, 2007 in McDowell County. Ayden was a student at The McDowell Academy of Innovation . He was a very smart young man who always made straight A’s. He aspired to be...
Dianne DeBerry Bonty
Oct 19, 2023
Dianne DeBerry Bonty, 69, of Marion, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center.
She was born in Brownsville, Tennessee on July 23, 1954 to the late Joe DeBerry and Esther Smith DeBerry. She spent most of her life in California before moving to Marion three years ago.
She graduated from Crenshaw High School...
Penny Denise Wall Walters
Oct 19, 2023
Penny Denise Wall Walters, 61, of Marion, passed away at her residence on Thursday, October 19, 2023.
Penny was born on October 23, 1961 in McDowell County to Martha Hill Wilson and the late James Greenlee Wall.
Penny was a beautiful soul that was loved and cherished by everyone that knew her. Friends and family knew Penny...
Lorraine Brittian
Oct 17, 2023
Lorraine Juliana Swatlowski Brittian, 90, of Morganton, NC, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023.
Lorraine was born in Ardoch, North Dakota on September 1, 1933, to the late Steve Swatlowski and Mary Korynta Swatlowski. She was married to the late Everett Brittian, her husband of 53 years.
In addition to her husband and...
Richard "Dick" Thomas Mustin
Oct 16, 2023
Richard “Dick” Thomas Mustin, 84, of Old Fort, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Dick was born on February 03, 1939 in Memphis TN. to George Thomas Mustin and Hallie Robinette Taylor who preceded him in death. His grandson, Thomas Ray Welch and his step-father, Ira Gene Taylor also preceded him...
Joseph W. Harris
Oct 16, 2023
Joseph W. Harris, of Old Fort, went to be with his Heavenly Father on October 16, 2023.
He was born July 16, 1935 in McDowell County to the late John and Tercie Dalton Harris.
He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Lillian; his children, Sharon Dennie, Michael and Janice Harris, and Joan and Frank...
Tice Randolph
Oct 16, 2023
Tice Randolph, 80, of Marion, passed away at his residence on Monday, October 16, 2023.
Tice was born in Yancey County to the late Hobert Randolph and the late Queen Belle Honeycutt Randolph on December 16, 1942.
His wife, Barbara Howell Randolph; his great grandson, Turner Stump and seven siblings also preceded him in death.
Tice Randolph was a...
Stephen Jay Thomas
Oct 15, 2023
On Sunday October 15, 2023, Stephen Jay Thomas of Marion, age 67, entered his heavenly home to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Stephen was born on October 9, 1956 in McDowell County to the late James Creed Thomas and the late Bonnie Lucille Wilson Thomas.
In his later years, Stephen dedicated his life...
Florence Ledford
Oct 15, 2023
Florence Jean Harris Ledford, 73, of Marion, passed away peacefully and was received into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, October 15, 2023.
Florence was born in Erwin, Tennessee on March 6, 1950, to the late Charlie Lee Harris and Pansy Cooper Harris. She was married to the late Harold James Ledford. Florence was a...
Rena Louise Roland Strickland
Oct 15, 2023
Mrs. Rena Louise Roland Strickland, age 78, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 15, 2023. She was born in McDowell County on August 31, 1945 to the late Pless Tom Roland and Maine Thomas Whitesides.
Rena was a member of the Grandview Baptist Church where she was a former Sunday school teacher. She...
Timmy Leon Roper
Oct 14, 2023
Timmy Leon Roper, age 63, passed away at Mission McDowell Hospital on Saturday, October 14,2023. He was born in Rutherford County on September 04, 1960, to the late Jimmy Leon Roper and Emily Murphy Buyers. Along with his parents, Timmy was preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie Roper.
Timmy was a Christian and attended Carsons Chapel. He loved camping,...
Joanne Ferguson
Oct 14, 2023
Joanne Ferguson, 53, of Marion, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023, at McDowell Hospital.
Joanne was born in Marion, NC on October 27, 1969, to Harvey Ferguson and the late Janie Hensley Ferguson. She attended Non-Denominational Church of God in Marion. Joanne loved listening to Gospel music and had a warm personality. Children were the enjoyment...
Eugene Ray "Ootsie" Brown, Jr.
Oct 14, 2023
Eugene Ray Brown, Jr. "Ootsie", 80, of Marion passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the WNC Veteran's Home in Black Mountain.
Gene was born in McDowell County on November 5, 1942 to Eugene Ray Brown, Sr. and Marjorie Tate Brown who preceded him in death.
Following graduation at Marion High Gene attended Appalachian State...
Harley Lee Morgan
Oct 13, 2023
Harley Lee Morgan, 80, of Marion, passed away peacefully, on Friday, October 13,2023, at McDowell Hospital.
Harley was born in McDowell County, NC on December 14, 1942, to the late JohnMorgan and Althea Elizabeth Gillespie Morgan. He was married to the late DorothyMorgan, who passed away in 2022. Harley was a member of Ridgeway Freewill BaptistChurch and was a professional...
Aaron Keith Duncan
Oct 13, 2023
During the early morning of Friday, October 13th, 2023, Aaron "Keith" Duncan left Mission Hospital in Asheville and walked through the gates of Heaven into the arms of his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. Born in Greenville SC on an Air Force Base on January 26th, 1960 to the late Jennings "Sweat Pea" Duncan and Shirley Harris...
Lorene Rathbone Rumfelt
Oct 13, 2023
Lorene Rathbone Rumfelt, 77, of Nebo, passed away at her residence on Friday, October 13, 2023.
Lorene was born in Yancey County on March 29, 1946 to Kenneth Rathbone and Zora Mae Rathbone who preceded her in death. Her husband, Ernest Woody Rumfelt and two sisters Geraldine Jensen and Essie Ward and a brother, J.D. Wilson also preceded...
Pamela Gayle Bowman Blanton
Oct 9, 2023
Pamela Gayle Bowman Blanton, 77, of Marion, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at Memorial Mission Hospital.
She was born in Greensboro, North Carolina on August 14, 1946 to the late Norman Bowman and Janie Elizabeth Sharpe Bowman.
Pam was a teacher and retired from Nebo Elementary School. She impacted the lives of many students during her...
Mark Anthony Mode
Oct 23, 2023
Mark Anthony Mode, 43, of Morganton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 23, 2023.
He was born in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia on March 22, 1980. He was the son of the late Ray Mode and Betty Jean Chapman Mode. A special cousin, Jackie Childers, also preceded him in death.
Mark held several jobs over the years, but...
Enoch Taylor DeHart
Oct 21, 2023
Enoch DeHart age 66 of Etowah NC born June 13,1957 went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2023. Enoch was doing what he loved, riding motorcycles, serving God and helping others. Enoch was a Deacon at Blue Ridge Biker Church, a lifetime member of CBA/ABATE of Buncombe county and an avid supporter of Riders Roost, where...
Vera Bailey Stroupe
Oct 21, 2023
Vera Bailey Stroupe, 91, of Old Fort, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
A native of Buncombe County, she was born October 31, 1931 to the late Walter Herman Bailey and Ocie Mae Corn Bailey.
Vera spent her life caring for others. She took care of countless babies over...
Ayden Scott Hollifield
Oct 20, 2023
Ayden Scott Hollifield, age 15, of Old Fort, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Friday, October 20, 2023 at his home.
He was born December 21, 2007 in McDowell County. Ayden was a student at The McDowell Academy of Innovation . He was a very smart young man who always made straight A’s. He aspired to be...
Dianne DeBerry Bonty
Oct 19, 2023
Dianne DeBerry Bonty, 69, of Marion, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center.
She was born in Brownsville, Tennessee on July 23, 1954 to the late Joe DeBerry and Esther Smith DeBerry. She spent most of her life in California before moving to Marion three years ago.
She graduated from Crenshaw High School...
Penny Denise Wall Walters
Oct 19, 2023
Penny Denise Wall Walters, 61, of Marion, passed away at her residence on Thursday, October 19, 2023.
Penny was born on October 23, 1961 in McDowell County to Martha Hill Wilson and the late James Greenlee Wall.
Penny was a beautiful soul that was loved and cherished by everyone that knew her. Friends and family knew Penny...
Lorraine Brittian
Oct 17, 2023
Lorraine Juliana Swatlowski Brittian, 90, of Morganton, NC, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023.
Lorraine was born in Ardoch, North Dakota on September 1, 1933, to the late Steve Swatlowski and Mary Korynta Swatlowski. She was married to the late Everett Brittian, her husband of 53 years.
In addition to her husband and...
Richard "Dick" Thomas Mustin
Oct 16, 2023
Richard “Dick” Thomas Mustin, 84, of Old Fort, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Dick was born on February 03, 1939 in Memphis TN. to George Thomas Mustin and Hallie Robinette Taylor who preceded him in death. His grandson, Thomas Ray Welch and his step-father, Ira Gene Taylor also preceded him...
Joseph W. Harris
Oct 16, 2023
Joseph W. Harris, of Old Fort, went to be with his Heavenly Father on October 16, 2023.
He was born July 16, 1935 in McDowell County to the late John and Tercie Dalton Harris.
He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Lillian; his children, Sharon Dennie, Michael and Janice Harris, and Joan and Frank...
Tice Randolph
Oct 16, 2023
Tice Randolph, 80, of Marion, passed away at his residence on Monday, October 16, 2023.
Tice was born in Yancey County to the late Hobert Randolph and the late Queen Belle Honeycutt Randolph on December 16, 1942.
His wife, Barbara Howell Randolph; his great grandson, Turner Stump and seven siblings also preceded him in death.
Tice Randolph was a...
Stephen Jay Thomas
Oct 15, 2023
On Sunday October 15, 2023, Stephen Jay Thomas of Marion, age 67, entered his heavenly home to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Stephen was born on October 9, 1956 in McDowell County to the late James Creed Thomas and the late Bonnie Lucille Wilson Thomas.
In his later years, Stephen dedicated his life...
Florence Ledford
Oct 15, 2023
Florence Jean Harris Ledford, 73, of Marion, passed away peacefully and was received into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, October 15, 2023.
Florence was born in Erwin, Tennessee on March 6, 1950, to the late Charlie Lee Harris and Pansy Cooper Harris. She was married to the late Harold James Ledford. Florence was a...
Rena Louise Roland Strickland
Oct 15, 2023
Mrs. Rena Louise Roland Strickland, age 78, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 15, 2023. She was born in McDowell County on August 31, 1945 to the late Pless Tom Roland and Maine Thomas Whitesides.
Rena was a member of the Grandview Baptist Church where she was a former Sunday school teacher. She...
Timmy Leon Roper
Oct 14, 2023
Timmy Leon Roper, age 63, passed away at Mission McDowell Hospital on Saturday, October 14,2023. He was born in Rutherford County on September 04, 1960, to the late Jimmy Leon Roper and Emily Murphy Buyers. Along with his parents, Timmy was preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie Roper.
Timmy was a Christian and attended Carsons Chapel. He loved camping,...
Joanne Ferguson
Oct 14, 2023
Joanne Ferguson, 53, of Marion, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023, at McDowell Hospital.
Joanne was born in Marion, NC on October 27, 1969, to Harvey Ferguson and the late Janie Hensley Ferguson. She attended Non-Denominational Church of God in Marion. Joanne loved listening to Gospel music and had a warm personality. Children were the enjoyment...
Eugene Ray "Ootsie" Brown, Jr.
Oct 14, 2023
Eugene Ray Brown, Jr. "Ootsie", 80, of Marion passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the WNC Veteran's Home in Black Mountain.
Gene was born in McDowell County on November 5, 1942 to Eugene Ray Brown, Sr. and Marjorie Tate Brown who preceded him in death.
Following graduation at Marion High Gene attended Appalachian State...
Harley Lee Morgan
Oct 13, 2023
Harley Lee Morgan, 80, of Marion, passed away peacefully, on Friday, October 13,2023, at McDowell Hospital.
Harley was born in McDowell County, NC on December 14, 1942, to the late JohnMorgan and Althea Elizabeth Gillespie Morgan. He was married to the late DorothyMorgan, who passed away in 2022. Harley was a member of Ridgeway Freewill BaptistChurch and was a professional...
Aaron Keith Duncan
Oct 13, 2023
During the early morning of Friday, October 13th, 2023, Aaron "Keith" Duncan left Mission Hospital in Asheville and walked through the gates of Heaven into the arms of his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. Born in Greenville SC on an Air Force Base on January 26th, 1960 to the late Jennings "Sweat Pea" Duncan and Shirley Harris...
Lorene Rathbone Rumfelt
Oct 13, 2023
Lorene Rathbone Rumfelt, 77, of Nebo, passed away at her residence on Friday, October 13, 2023.
Lorene was born in Yancey County on March 29, 1946 to Kenneth Rathbone and Zora Mae Rathbone who preceded her in death. Her husband, Ernest Woody Rumfelt and two sisters Geraldine Jensen and Essie Ward and a brother, J.D. Wilson also preceded...
Pamela Gayle Bowman Blanton
Oct 9, 2023
Pamela Gayle Bowman Blanton, 77, of Marion, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at Memorial Mission Hospital.
She was born in Greensboro, North Carolina on August 14, 1946 to the late Norman Bowman and Janie Elizabeth Sharpe Bowman.
Pam was a teacher and retired from Nebo Elementary School. She impacted the lives of many students during her...
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