Obituaries

Ronnie Lee Hollifield

Nov 13, 2023

Ronnie Lee Hollifield, 75, of Marion, passed away at his home on Monday, November 13, 2023 with his loving family by his side.

A native of McDowell County, he was born December 20, 1947 to the late Troy Greene Hollifield and Lela Jenkins Hollifield. He was also preceded in death by a nephew, Keith Hicks. Ronnie will be...

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Kelly Christina Bess

Nov 12, 2023

Kelly Christina Bess, 45, of Morganton and formerly of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 at her residence.

She was born in Cleveland County on January 6, 1978 to Ella “Judy” Lovelace Bess and the late Robert Wayne Bess. Kelly will be remembered as a loving mother, sister, and daughter who will be greatly missed...

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Dr. Robert Hayward Keenan

Nov 11, 2023

Dr. Robert Keenan of Marion, North Carolina went to be with his heavenly father on Saturday, November 11, 2023 following an extended illness.

Robert (Bob, Doc or Reggie) was preceded in death by his son David Robert Keenan and his brother Larry Keenan. He has two living children, Susan Keenan of Alpharetta, Georgia and Betsy Denning of Waxhaw,...

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Mary Jacquelyn "Jackie" Hughes Finley

Nov 11, 2023

Mary Jacquelyn “Jackie” Hughes Finley, 86, of Nebo, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Mountain Ridge.

She was born in South Carolina on February 1, 1937 to the late Ardle Ernest Hughes and Mary Gilliland Hughes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Sewell Finley; two sisters, Margie Dalton and Patsy Hollifield; and a stepsister,...

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Tammy Rhinehart Lassiter

Nov 11, 2023

Tammy Lee Rhinehart Lassiter, 62 of Marion, entered her Heavenly home on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.

Tammy was born in Marion, NC on January 9, 1961, to Estelle Holland Rhinehart and the late Lawrence Rhinehart. Tammy was of Christian faith and loved holidays. She helped take care of her mother...

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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...

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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;...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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