Obituaries

Wilma Crisp Rumberg

Sep 5, 2023

Wilma Jean Crisp Rumberg, 80, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton.

Wilma was born in Buncombe County, NC, on August 8, 1943, to the late Lonnie Crisp and Edith Pressley Crisp. She was married to the late William Bill Rumberg and was a life long member of Zion...

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Maxine Brewer McKinney

Sep 5, 2023

Maxine Brewer McKinney, 72, of Bakersville passed away at her home onSeptember 5, 2023, after a short illness. Maxine was born on March 2,1951, to the late Thornton Riggan Brewer and Effie Ellington Brewer.

For many years, Maxine worked at Baxter Healthcare, Mayland Armature andBuck Stove Corp. Most recently, Maxine took great pride in her volunteerwork at Western Carolina Church in...

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Forrest Alonzo Kincaid

Sep 5, 2023

Forrest Alonzo Kincaid, 62, of Marion, departed this life on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

A native of Marion, Forrest was born January 28, 1961. He is preceded in death by his father, Bobby Joe Kincaid; and his brother, Terrance Arthur Kincaid, Sr.

Forrest was a longtime employee at Baxter Healthcare. He also...

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Ricky Dean Collins

Sep 5, 2023

Ricky Dean Collins, 62, of Weaverville and formerly of Marion, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at his home.

He was born in Yancey County on January 6, 1961 to Floy Jane Bradley Collins and the late Roy Collins. Along with his father, he is preceded in death by three brothers, Faron Collins, Billy Collins, and Timothy Collins.

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Mary Frances Hogan Robinson

Sep 4, 2023

Mary Frances Hogan Robinson, 81, of Marion, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023 at Mission Hospital McDowell.

A native of McDowell County, Frances was born September 27, 1941 to the late Leroy Hogan and Dora Chapman Hogan. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Denver Robinson; daughter, Kim Rector; her brother, Ed Hogan; and her...

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Carolyn Marie Bailey Stamey

Sep 3, 2023

Carolyn Marie Bailey Stamey, 64, of Nebo, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

She was born in Rutherfordton on May 18, 1959 to the late Grady Leroy Bailey, Jr. and Margaret Russell Bailey.

Carolyn was a faithful member of Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church. She retired from Baxter Healthcare following 25 years...

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Brian William Price

Sep 2, 2023

Brian William Price, 55, of Newland, NC, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone.

Brian was born in Fayetteville, NC on January 5, 1968, to the late William Vernon Price and Theda Harmon Price. He was married to Amy Jones Price and attended Grace Community Church in Marion. Brian was...

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Debra Ann Lewis

Sep 1, 2023

Debra Ann Arrowood Lewis died unexpectedly, Friday, September 1, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

She was born November 23, 1955, the first child of the late John Junior and Shelby Cable Arrowood.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Darryl Lewis; five sisters, Connie Burgin (Jim), Donna Glenn (Keith), Betty Truelove...

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Glenn Gerald Gouge

Sep 1, 2023

Mr. Glenn Gerald Gouge, age 77, of Marion passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023 at his residence. Glenn was born in McDowell County on March 27, 1946 to the late Horace Gouge and Eula Medford Gouge. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harvey, and Harold Gouge; a sister Eunice Vallini; and one grandson Tyler Gouge.

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Maria Margaret Adkins

Sep 1, 2023

Maria Margaret Adkins, 93, of Swannanoa, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation.

Maria was born in Germany to the late Adolf and Clara Haller. After the war, she married Charles Moore, an American soldier, and moved to the United States. Following the passing of her husband, Charles, Maria married...

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John Robert Pinkerton

Sep 1, 2023

John Robert Pinkerton, 87, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 1, 2023.

John was born in Buncombe County, NC on November 21, 1935, to the late Claude Lee Pinkerton and Bertha Hyatt Pinkerton. He was married to his wife of 64 years, Reba Harris Pinkerton, who passed away in 2021. John was...

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Wilma Louise Jones Trinks

Aug 31, 2023

Wilma Louise Jones Trinks, 94, of Marion, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Mountain Ridge Health and Rehab.

Wilma was born in McDowell County, NC on January 10, 1929, to the late Dewey R. Jones and Iva Cogdill Jones. She was married to the late Charles Harold Trinks, her husband of 67 years. She was...

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Helen Diane Klare Dahlin

Aug 30, 2023

Helen Diane Klare Dahlin, 81, of Lenoir, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

She was born on Beaver Island in Clinton, Iowa on January 4, 1942 to the late Lewis Klare and Helen Christine Ohrt Klare. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle “Shelly” Brewer; four siblings, Betty Hutton, Mary Ann Sexton,...

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Roby Lee Sutton

Aug 29, 2023

Roby Lee Sutton, 79, of Old Fort, went to be with the Lord on the evening of Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Memorial Mission Hospital.

A native of Marion, Lee was born August 15, 1944 to the late Roby YJ Sutton and Dorothy Elizabeth Parker Sutton.

Lee was a math teacher before beginning a career in the...

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Marty Lee Creasman

Aug 28, 2023

Marty Lee Creasman, 49, of Old Fort, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.

Marty was born in McDowell County, NC on October 9, 1973, to Joyce Anne Manley Creasman and the late Wilburn Theodore Creasman. Marty was very good with his hands. He loved music and enjoyed tinkering with electronics....

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Joseph John Merola

Aug 28, 2023

Joseph John Merola, 76, of Mooresville, North Carolina, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

He was born in Plainfield, New Jersey on October 23, 1946 to the late Louis J. Merola and Elina Viotto Merola. He is also preceded in death by two grandsons, Bradley Martin and Brandon Sanders.

Joe was...

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Annie Ellison Brown

Aug 27, 2023

Annie Ellison Brown, 90, of Marion, went Home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.

She was born in Cocke County Tennessee on May 23, 1933 to the late Fred Ellison and Nancy Ann Hall Ellison. Her husband, Fred Thomas Brown, and nine siblings also precede her in...

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William Arvile Penley

Aug 27, 2023

William Arvile Penley, 89, of Marion, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023.

He was born in Caldwell County on August 3, 1934 to the late Julius Nathan Penley and Bertha Tolbert Penley. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Lorene Radford Penley; grandson, Richard McCloud; and his siblings, Monroe Penley, Ralph Penley, Margie Lawing, Maggie Miller,...

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Norman Lee Stevens

Aug 26, 2023

Norman Lee Stevens, 78, of Marion, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.

He was born in Old Fort on June 24, 1945 to the late William Randolph Stevens, Sr. and Ruby Frances Melton Stevens.

Norman was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a talented craftsman who could build anything....

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Patrick Michael Conner

Aug 25, 2023

Patrick Michael Conner, 66, of Marion, passed away Friday morning, August 25, 2023 at Mission Hospital.

He was born in Rutherford County on July 6, 1957 to the late Clyde Freeman Conner and Nellie Brown Conner. He is also preceded in death by six siblings, Carroll Conner, Jack Conner, Ray Conner, Jewel Simmons, Lillie Mae Hodge, and Josephine...

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