Obituaries
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...
Traci Wilson Loftis
Nov 25, 2023
Traci Wilson Loftis, 50, of Marion, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
She was born in Burke County on August 17, 1973 to the late Clifton Theodore Wilson and Shirley Jean Ingle Wilson. Traci was also preceded in death by her daughter, Chloe Grace Loftis; and a special friend, Gordon Cook.
Traci...
Millie Ann Banks
Nov 24, 2023
Millie Ann Banks, 91, of Old Fort, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.
Millie was born in McDowell County, NC on December 7, 1931, to the late Robert Ernest Banks and Hattie Elizabeth Wilde Banks. Millie was known for her good sense of humor. She loved...
Betty Lou Davis Padgett
Nov 23, 2023
Betty Lou Davis Padgett, affectionately known as "Betty Lou" by her friends and family, of the Pleasant Gardens Community, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 23, 2023, at the Greens of Spruce Pine, at the age of 79.
Born in Rutherford County, August 2, 1944, she was the daughter of Charles and Nora Buchanan Davis.
She was a graduate of...
Mary Louise Killian Taylor
Nov 23, 2023
Mrs. Mary Louise Killian Taylor, age 89, of Nebo, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at her residence. She was born in McDowell County on March 2, 1934 to the late David Killian and Pearl Haynes Killian. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Taylor and one son Edward Lewis.
Louise was...
David Mitchell Curtis Lunsford
Nov 21, 2023
David Mitchell Curtis Lunsford, 70, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born December 26, 1952 to the late Conley Lunsford and Irene Moss Lunsford. He is also preceded in death by the mother of his children, Brenda Gail Lunsford.
David was a hard worker his entire...
Barri Shawn Loftis
Nov 20, 2023
Barri Shawn Loftis, 65, of Rutherfordton, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023.
Barri was born in McDowell County to the late Thomas Franklin Loftis, Jr. and the late Dorothy Jones Loftis.
He was a graduate of McDowell High School, and attended NC State University. He loved the game of golf and Alabama football. Music recharged his soul. He...
Geraldine Dowless Fox
Nov 20, 2023
Geraldine Dowless Fox, age 72, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.
She was born in Virginia on July 6, 1951 to the late Eugene Dowless and Geneva Mae Dew Perry.
She is survived by her husband, Arcemus Fox; son, Mark Benson; and three grandchildren, Cameron Benson, Collin Benson, and...
Paul Ferguson Phillips
Nov 19, 2023
On November 19, 2023, Paul Ferguson Phillips returned to his heavenly home. Paul was born in Yellow Creek, North Carolina on December 21, 1944. He was raised in Bessemer City, and he always treasured growing up in the country. His childhood was full of exciting outdoor adventures with his two older brothers and his parents.
Paul was a witty and...
George Clifford Seagle
Nov 19, 2023
Mr. George Clifford Seagle, Age 89, of Marion passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Deer Park Nursing. Clifford was born in McDowell County on March 22, 1934 to the late Raymond Seagle and Vera Goforth Seagle. He was preceded in death by his wife Polly Atkins Seagle; one grandson, Jason Patrick Blanton; and great granddaughter Olivia Elliott.
...
Lynn Carolyn Robinson
Nov 18, 2023
Lynn Carolyn Robinson, 72, of Marion, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
She was born in McDowell County on November 2, 1951 to the late Raymond and Gladys Robinson. Lynn was a longtime member of Garden Creek Baptist Church. She will be remembered as a very loving and giving person who loved the...
Jerry Malone Sutton
Nov 18, 2023
On the evening of Saturday, November 18, 2023, Jerry Malone Sutton, age 81, of Old Fort, unexpectedly departed this life.
A native of McDowell County, Jerry was born on June 20, 1942, to the late Roby YJ Sutton and Dorothy Parker Sutton.
The oldest of four sons, Jerry was a beloved brother, a devoted husband, a loving...
Doris Faye Hughes Morgan
Nov 16, 2023
Doris Faye Hughes Morgan, 86, of Marion, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville, SC.
A native of Marion, Doris was born September 15, 1937 to the late Fuce Henry Hughes and Lillian Taylor Hughes.
Doris retired after many years of service as a teacher’s assistant and bus driver from West Marion...
Jerry Woodrow Wilson
Nov 15, 2023
On the evening of Wednesday, November 15, 2023, Jerry Woodrow Wilson, 76, of Old Fort went to be with the Lord at Mission Memorial in Asheville.
Jerry was born in McDowell County on July 20, 1947 to his late parents, Rev. Howard Woodrow Wilson and Evie Silver Wilson. He is also preceded in death by his sons, Allen...
Montgomery Price
Nov 14, 2023
On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, Montgomery Price, infant daughter of Jamie and Chelsea Price, passed away at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her siblings, Raylon Price, Mason Price, Natalie Price, Jamie Price, Jr., and twin brother, Remington Price; and her grandparents, Terry and Gail Boone and Karen Roland.
The...
Billie Jean Miller
Nov 14, 2023
Billie Jean Miller, 60, of Marion passed away at Mission Memorial in Asheville on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.
Billie Jean was born in Forsyth County on May 18, 1963 to the late Billie Edd Miller and the late Avery Jean Haynes Woosley.
She formally worked with Foothill Industries and was a resident of McDowell Assisted Living. Her favorite past time...
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...
Traci Wilson Loftis
Nov 25, 2023
Traci Wilson Loftis, 50, of Marion, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
She was born in Burke County on August 17, 1973 to the late Clifton Theodore Wilson and Shirley Jean Ingle Wilson. Traci was also preceded in death by her daughter, Chloe Grace Loftis; and a special friend, Gordon Cook.
Traci...
Millie Ann Banks
Nov 24, 2023
Millie Ann Banks, 91, of Old Fort, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.
Millie was born in McDowell County, NC on December 7, 1931, to the late Robert Ernest Banks and Hattie Elizabeth Wilde Banks. Millie was known for her good sense of humor. She loved...
Betty Lou Davis Padgett
Nov 23, 2023
Betty Lou Davis Padgett, affectionately known as "Betty Lou" by her friends and family, of the Pleasant Gardens Community, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 23, 2023, at the Greens of Spruce Pine, at the age of 79.
Born in Rutherford County, August 2, 1944, she was the daughter of Charles and Nora Buchanan Davis.
She was a graduate of...
Mary Louise Killian Taylor
Nov 23, 2023
Mrs. Mary Louise Killian Taylor, age 89, of Nebo, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at her residence. She was born in McDowell County on March 2, 1934 to the late David Killian and Pearl Haynes Killian. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Taylor and one son Edward Lewis.
Louise was...
David Mitchell Curtis Lunsford
Nov 21, 2023
David Mitchell Curtis Lunsford, 70, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born December 26, 1952 to the late Conley Lunsford and Irene Moss Lunsford. He is also preceded in death by the mother of his children, Brenda Gail Lunsford.
David was a hard worker his entire...
Barri Shawn Loftis
Nov 20, 2023
Barri Shawn Loftis, 65, of Rutherfordton, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023.
Barri was born in McDowell County to the late Thomas Franklin Loftis, Jr. and the late Dorothy Jones Loftis.
He was a graduate of McDowell High School, and attended NC State University. He loved the game of golf and Alabama football. Music recharged his soul. He...
Geraldine Dowless Fox
Nov 20, 2023
Geraldine Dowless Fox, age 72, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.
She was born in Virginia on July 6, 1951 to the late Eugene Dowless and Geneva Mae Dew Perry.
She is survived by her husband, Arcemus Fox; son, Mark Benson; and three grandchildren, Cameron Benson, Collin Benson, and...
Paul Ferguson Phillips
Nov 19, 2023
On November 19, 2023, Paul Ferguson Phillips returned to his heavenly home. Paul was born in Yellow Creek, North Carolina on December 21, 1944. He was raised in Bessemer City, and he always treasured growing up in the country. His childhood was full of exciting outdoor adventures with his two older brothers and his parents.
Paul was a witty and...
George Clifford Seagle
Nov 19, 2023
Mr. George Clifford Seagle, Age 89, of Marion passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Deer Park Nursing. Clifford was born in McDowell County on March 22, 1934 to the late Raymond Seagle and Vera Goforth Seagle. He was preceded in death by his wife Polly Atkins Seagle; one grandson, Jason Patrick Blanton; and great granddaughter Olivia Elliott.
...
Lynn Carolyn Robinson
Nov 18, 2023
Lynn Carolyn Robinson, 72, of Marion, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
She was born in McDowell County on November 2, 1951 to the late Raymond and Gladys Robinson. Lynn was a longtime member of Garden Creek Baptist Church. She will be remembered as a very loving and giving person who loved the...
Jerry Malone Sutton
Nov 18, 2023
On the evening of Saturday, November 18, 2023, Jerry Malone Sutton, age 81, of Old Fort, unexpectedly departed this life.
A native of McDowell County, Jerry was born on June 20, 1942, to the late Roby YJ Sutton and Dorothy Parker Sutton.
The oldest of four sons, Jerry was a beloved brother, a devoted husband, a loving...
Doris Faye Hughes Morgan
Nov 16, 2023
Doris Faye Hughes Morgan, 86, of Marion, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville, SC.
A native of Marion, Doris was born September 15, 1937 to the late Fuce Henry Hughes and Lillian Taylor Hughes.
Doris retired after many years of service as a teacher’s assistant and bus driver from West Marion...
Jerry Woodrow Wilson
Nov 15, 2023
On the evening of Wednesday, November 15, 2023, Jerry Woodrow Wilson, 76, of Old Fort went to be with the Lord at Mission Memorial in Asheville.
Jerry was born in McDowell County on July 20, 1947 to his late parents, Rev. Howard Woodrow Wilson and Evie Silver Wilson. He is also preceded in death by his sons, Allen...
Montgomery Price
Nov 14, 2023
On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, Montgomery Price, infant daughter of Jamie and Chelsea Price, passed away at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her siblings, Raylon Price, Mason Price, Natalie Price, Jamie Price, Jr., and twin brother, Remington Price; and her grandparents, Terry and Gail Boone and Karen Roland.
The...
Billie Jean Miller
Nov 14, 2023
Billie Jean Miller, 60, of Marion passed away at Mission Memorial in Asheville on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.
Billie Jean was born in Forsyth County on May 18, 1963 to the late Billie Edd Miller and the late Avery Jean Haynes Woosley.
She formally worked with Foothill Industries and was a resident of McDowell Assisted Living. Her favorite past time...
Plan Ahead
- Peace of Mind Planning Kit
- Traditional Funeral Information
- Cremation Information
No Pressure. Just Information.
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.
