Obituaries
Judith Elaine Allen Lindsay
Oct 9, 2023
Judith Elaine Allen Lindsay, 88, of Nebo, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation.
She was born in Sullivan County Tennessee on December 28, 1934 and was the daughter of the late Archie D. Allen and Julia Elizabeth Huffaker Allen.
Judy retired from Drexel Furniture. She was a member of the Seventh-day...
Jerry Dean Carswell
Oct 8, 2023
Jerry Dean Carswell, 69, of Nebo, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023 at his home.
A native of McDowell County, he was born January 16, 1954 to the late Lenoir Douglas Carswell and Hazel Belle Lawing Carswell. He is also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Madison Carswell; a brother, Leon Carswell; and a sister, Patty Fincher.
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Joyce Ann Burleson Davis
Oct 8, 2023
Joyce Ann Burleson Davis, age 88 died peacefully on October 8, 2023, at Carolina Caring Sherrill’s Ford Hospice House. Joyce was the eldest child of Chester and Pansy Burleson, and was predeceased by her husband, John, as well as her parents and two brothers.
Joyce is remembered for her gracious and giving heart, and for the many years of...
Caleb Salathiel Urbina
Oct 6, 2023
Caleb Salathiel Urbina, 17, of Marion, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 at his home.
He was born in Marion on May 25, 2006. Caleb was a faithful member of Iglesia Betel and Nebo Crossing Church. He was a Senior at Nebo Crossing Academy where he excelled at multiple sports. He had a contagious smile and was always...
Gary Wayne Finley
Oct 5, 2023
Gary Wayne Finley, 69, of Marion, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the Charles F. George VA Medical Center in Asheville.
Gary was born in McDowell County, NC on September 21, 1954 to the late Earl Ray Finley and Gladys Lewis Finley. He was married to his wife of 41 years, Carolyn Jane Anderson Finley....
Daniel Hooper Monteith
Oct 3, 2023
Daniel Hooper Monteith, 72, of Marion, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.
Daniel was born in Buncombe County on April 1, 1951 to the late Frank Monteith and the late Verna Hooper Monteith. He is also preceded in death by his sisters, Tammy V. Monteith and Francia “Fran” Deweese.
Daniel was a...
Joseph John Unick
Oct 3, 2023
On the evening of Tuesday, October 03, 2023, Joseph John Unick passed away unexpectedly at his residence.
Joseph was born to Thomas F. Unick and Gail P. Cannon Unick in Ashland, OH., on May 05, 1975. Both of his parents preceded him in death.
Joseph was a loving father and coach. He was an avid Ohio State...
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;...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Judith Elaine Allen Lindsay
Oct 9, 2023
Judith Elaine Allen Lindsay, 88, of Nebo, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation.
She was born in Sullivan County Tennessee on December 28, 1934 and was the daughter of the late Archie D. Allen and Julia Elizabeth Huffaker Allen.
Judy retired from Drexel Furniture. She was a member of the Seventh-day...
Jerry Dean Carswell
Oct 8, 2023
Jerry Dean Carswell, 69, of Nebo, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023 at his home.
A native of McDowell County, he was born January 16, 1954 to the late Lenoir Douglas Carswell and Hazel Belle Lawing Carswell. He is also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Madison Carswell; a brother, Leon Carswell; and a sister, Patty Fincher.
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Joyce Ann Burleson Davis
Oct 8, 2023
Joyce Ann Burleson Davis, age 88 died peacefully on October 8, 2023, at Carolina Caring Sherrill’s Ford Hospice House. Joyce was the eldest child of Chester and Pansy Burleson, and was predeceased by her husband, John, as well as her parents and two brothers.
Joyce is remembered for her gracious and giving heart, and for the many years of...
Caleb Salathiel Urbina
Oct 6, 2023
Caleb Salathiel Urbina, 17, of Marion, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 at his home.
He was born in Marion on May 25, 2006. Caleb was a faithful member of Iglesia Betel and Nebo Crossing Church. He was a Senior at Nebo Crossing Academy where he excelled at multiple sports. He had a contagious smile and was always...
Gary Wayne Finley
Oct 5, 2023
Gary Wayne Finley, 69, of Marion, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the Charles F. George VA Medical Center in Asheville.
Gary was born in McDowell County, NC on September 21, 1954 to the late Earl Ray Finley and Gladys Lewis Finley. He was married to his wife of 41 years, Carolyn Jane Anderson Finley....
Daniel Hooper Monteith
Oct 3, 2023
Daniel Hooper Monteith, 72, of Marion, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.
Daniel was born in Buncombe County on April 1, 1951 to the late Frank Monteith and the late Verna Hooper Monteith. He is also preceded in death by his sisters, Tammy V. Monteith and Francia “Fran” Deweese.
Daniel was a...
Joseph John Unick
Oct 3, 2023
On the evening of Tuesday, October 03, 2023, Joseph John Unick passed away unexpectedly at his residence.
Joseph was born to Thomas F. Unick and Gail P. Cannon Unick in Ashland, OH., on May 05, 1975. Both of his parents preceded him in death.
Joseph was a loving father and coach. He was an avid Ohio State...
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;...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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