Obituaries
Gale "Nana" Willis Brown
Jul 5, 2022
Gale “Nana” Willis Brown, 82, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, July 05, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on December 22, 1939 to the late Howard and Lena Dennie Willis.
A Nana to all, she loved her family and everyone she met. She had a...
Glen Riddle
Jul 4, 2022
Monday, July 4th, 2022, at 4:06 PM, Glen Riddle of Marion, NC, departed this earth to step through the gates of glory to enjoy the fruits of his labor, reap the rewards God has for him and see the face of his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. He suffered here with cancer of the spine that had already progressed to...
Michael Wayne Leonard
Jul 3, 2022
Michael Wayne Leonard, 68, of Senoia passed away on July 3, 2022. He was born in Newton, North Carolina on November 30, 1953 to the late Daniel and Betty Leonard. Mike loved spending time with his family, trout fishing in the North Carolina mountains, camping, and traveling to new destinations.Mike is survived by his wife of 44 years, Donna Leonard;...
John "Rick" Robert Rickman, Jr.
Jul 3, 2022
John “Rick” Robert Rickman, Jr., 68, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Sunday evening, July 03, 2022 at his residence with his loving family at his side.
He was born on March 06, 1954 to the late John Robert Rickman, Sr. and Florrie Elizabeth Melton Rickman.
Rick worked for 48 years at Ethan Allen in various capacities....
Cecil Roy Webb
Jul 3, 2022
Cecil Roy Webb, 90, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, July 03, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
He was born on August 13, 1931 to the late Roy Lee Webb and Easter Pearl Plemmons Webb. He is also preceded in death by his first wife, Sarah Webb; his second wife, Virginia Webb, who died one day prior;...
Russell Douglas Murphy
Jul 2, 2022
Russell Douglas Murphy, 67, of Marion, North Carolina, left this earthly life Saturday, July 02, 2022 at the Memorial Campus in Asheville.
He was born on October 10, 1954 to the late Fred Douglas Murphy and Minnie Bernice Wilson Murphy. He is also preceded in death by two brothers, Clifford Wilson and Frankie Wilson; and a nephew, Ryan Patric...
Virginia Mae Daye Webb
Jul 2, 2022
Virginia Mae Daye Webb, 94, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Saturday, July 02, 2022 at Grace Heights.
She was born in McDowell County on February 15, 1928 to the late Stewart Larkin Daye and Mary Edna Parker Daye.
Virginia retired from Cross Cotton Mill after 27 years. She was a faithful Christian woman and a member of...
James "Fuzzy" Lewis Steptoe
Jul 2, 2022
James “Fuzzy” Lewis Steptoe, 64, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 02, 2022.
He was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on May 12, 1958 to the late William Payne Steptoe and Kathleen Elaine Brown Steptoe.
Fuzzy had a true passion for cooking. He earned a degree in culinary arts, and his family will remember him...
Paul Harant
Jul 2, 2022
Paul Harant, 82, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 02, 2022 at his residence.
He was born on April 11, 1940 in Czech Republic.
He is survived by his wife, Lottie Harant; and three stepchildren, Barbara Drazek, Mary Brice (Robert), and Grace Bednarz.
No services are planned at this time.
John Jerry Paul
Jul 2, 2022
John Jerry Paul, 81, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 02, 2022 at his residence.
A native of Rockingham, North Carolina, he was born on July 08, 1940 to the late William and Jennie Lowery Paul.
John formerly worked in upholstery, which he loved. He also did lawn care. He enjoyed sitting outside at his home...
Joan Margaret Cammer Smith
Jul 2, 2022
Joan Margaret Cammer Smith, 75, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 02, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was originally from Charleston, South Carolina, born on March 03, 1947 to the late Newton Jennings Cammer and Margaret Smith Cammer.
Joan worked as a paralegal with the Social Security Administration. She was...
Benjamin Franklin Herrick, Jr.
Jul 1, 2022
Benjamin Franklin Herrick, Jr., 61, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Friday, July 01, 2022 at Atrium Health in Concord surrounded by his family.
A native of Burke County, he was born on November 25, 1960 to the late Benjamin Franklin Herrick, Sr. and Bettie Epley Herrick.
Mr. Herrick was a 1979 graduate of Freedom High School. Known...
Robert "Bodie" Cheyenne Frisbee
Jul 1, 2022
Robert “Bodie” Cheyenne Frisbee, 51, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, July 01, 2022 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
He was born in McDowell County to Lucy Jenkins and the late Ken Hall on December 15, 1970.
Bodie worked as a painter most of his life. He loved to laugh and enjoyed taking pictures and...
Max Vernon Peters, Jr.
Jul 1, 2022
Max Vernon Peters, Jr., 63, of Morganton N.C. passed away July 1st, 2022 at Grace Hospital in Morganton. Max was the oldest of 5 siblings. He was born December 29, 1958 to Vernon Peters and the late Mary Peters Deal in McDowell County. Max was a United States Air Force Veteran where he was an aircraft mechanic for 8 years.
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Bill Ray Buchanan
Jun 30, 2022
Bill Ray Buchanan, 84, of Marion, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022, at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton.
Bill was born in McDowell County, NC on December 27, 1937, to the late Roy Allen Buchanan and Gladys Silver Buchanan. He was married to his wife of twenty two years, Barbara “Jean” Poteat Buchanan, who passed away in...
Danny Marshall Robinson
Jun 29, 2022
Danny Marshall Robinson, 75, of Nebo, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at his residence.
Danny was born in Yancey County, NC on October 29, 1946, to the late George and Callie Robinson. He was married to his wife of twenty three years, Doris Jean Loftis Robinson. He was a devoted Christian and a member of Bethel...
Laura Woody Hicks
Jun 28, 2022
Laura Woody Hicks, 88, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday evening, June 28, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.
She was born in Newport, Tennessee on October 17, 1933 to the late Patton Lee Woody and Vickie Williamson Woody.
Laura was a member of West Court Baptist Church. She worked in textiles most of her...
Fred Adam Staton
Jun 27, 2022
Fred Adam Staton, 93, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 at the Hospice of Carolina Foothills in Forest City.
He was born to the late Vivian (Bill) H. Staton and Maggie Burgin on February 28, 1929 in Spruce Pine. He is also preceded in death by his wife of over 52 years, Ruth Pool Staton;...
Anthony Simon Franklin
Jun 27, 2022
Anthony Simon Franklin, 33, of Newland, North Carolina, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022.
He was born in Crossnore on February 07, 1989 to Alvin Marshall Phillips and Amanda Sue Franklin Ivey.
Anthony was an automotive mechanic and obtained an Associate degree from McDowell Technical Community College. He loved God and will be remembered for his strong faith....
Geneva Mae Moore Johnson
Jun 26, 2022
Geneva Mae Moore Johnson, 100, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center.
She was born on March 25, 1922 to the late Will and Cora Melton Moore in McDowell County.
Geneva was the last charter member of Old Fort Free Will Baptist Church. For many years, she sang with...
Gale "Nana" Willis Brown
Jul 5, 2022
Gale “Nana” Willis Brown, 82, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, July 05, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on December 22, 1939 to the late Howard and Lena Dennie Willis.
A Nana to all, she loved her family and everyone she met. She had a...
Glen Riddle
Jul 4, 2022
Monday, July 4th, 2022, at 4:06 PM, Glen Riddle of Marion, NC, departed this earth to step through the gates of glory to enjoy the fruits of his labor, reap the rewards God has for him and see the face of his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. He suffered here with cancer of the spine that had already progressed to...
Michael Wayne Leonard
Jul 3, 2022
Michael Wayne Leonard, 68, of Senoia passed away on July 3, 2022. He was born in Newton, North Carolina on November 30, 1953 to the late Daniel and Betty Leonard. Mike loved spending time with his family, trout fishing in the North Carolina mountains, camping, and traveling to new destinations.Mike is survived by his wife of 44 years, Donna Leonard;...
John "Rick" Robert Rickman, Jr.
Jul 3, 2022
John “Rick” Robert Rickman, Jr., 68, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Sunday evening, July 03, 2022 at his residence with his loving family at his side.
He was born on March 06, 1954 to the late John Robert Rickman, Sr. and Florrie Elizabeth Melton Rickman.
Rick worked for 48 years at Ethan Allen in various capacities....
Cecil Roy Webb
Jul 3, 2022
Cecil Roy Webb, 90, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, July 03, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
He was born on August 13, 1931 to the late Roy Lee Webb and Easter Pearl Plemmons Webb. He is also preceded in death by his first wife, Sarah Webb; his second wife, Virginia Webb, who died one day prior;...
Russell Douglas Murphy
Jul 2, 2022
Russell Douglas Murphy, 67, of Marion, North Carolina, left this earthly life Saturday, July 02, 2022 at the Memorial Campus in Asheville.
He was born on October 10, 1954 to the late Fred Douglas Murphy and Minnie Bernice Wilson Murphy. He is also preceded in death by two brothers, Clifford Wilson and Frankie Wilson; and a nephew, Ryan Patric...
Virginia Mae Daye Webb
Jul 2, 2022
Virginia Mae Daye Webb, 94, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Saturday, July 02, 2022 at Grace Heights.
She was born in McDowell County on February 15, 1928 to the late Stewart Larkin Daye and Mary Edna Parker Daye.
Virginia retired from Cross Cotton Mill after 27 years. She was a faithful Christian woman and a member of...
James "Fuzzy" Lewis Steptoe
Jul 2, 2022
James “Fuzzy” Lewis Steptoe, 64, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 02, 2022.
He was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on May 12, 1958 to the late William Payne Steptoe and Kathleen Elaine Brown Steptoe.
Fuzzy had a true passion for cooking. He earned a degree in culinary arts, and his family will remember him...
Paul Harant
Jul 2, 2022
Paul Harant, 82, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 02, 2022 at his residence.
He was born on April 11, 1940 in Czech Republic.
He is survived by his wife, Lottie Harant; and three stepchildren, Barbara Drazek, Mary Brice (Robert), and Grace Bednarz.
No services are planned at this time.
John Jerry Paul
Jul 2, 2022
John Jerry Paul, 81, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 02, 2022 at his residence.
A native of Rockingham, North Carolina, he was born on July 08, 1940 to the late William and Jennie Lowery Paul.
John formerly worked in upholstery, which he loved. He also did lawn care. He enjoyed sitting outside at his home...
Joan Margaret Cammer Smith
Jul 2, 2022
Joan Margaret Cammer Smith, 75, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 02, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was originally from Charleston, South Carolina, born on March 03, 1947 to the late Newton Jennings Cammer and Margaret Smith Cammer.
Joan worked as a paralegal with the Social Security Administration. She was...
Benjamin Franklin Herrick, Jr.
Jul 1, 2022
Benjamin Franklin Herrick, Jr., 61, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Friday, July 01, 2022 at Atrium Health in Concord surrounded by his family.
A native of Burke County, he was born on November 25, 1960 to the late Benjamin Franklin Herrick, Sr. and Bettie Epley Herrick.
Mr. Herrick was a 1979 graduate of Freedom High School. Known...
Robert "Bodie" Cheyenne Frisbee
Jul 1, 2022
Robert “Bodie” Cheyenne Frisbee, 51, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, July 01, 2022 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
He was born in McDowell County to Lucy Jenkins and the late Ken Hall on December 15, 1970.
Bodie worked as a painter most of his life. He loved to laugh and enjoyed taking pictures and...
Max Vernon Peters, Jr.
Jul 1, 2022
Max Vernon Peters, Jr., 63, of Morganton N.C. passed away July 1st, 2022 at Grace Hospital in Morganton. Max was the oldest of 5 siblings. He was born December 29, 1958 to Vernon Peters and the late Mary Peters Deal in McDowell County. Max was a United States Air Force Veteran where he was an aircraft mechanic for 8 years.
...
Bill Ray Buchanan
Jun 30, 2022
Bill Ray Buchanan, 84, of Marion, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022, at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton.
Bill was born in McDowell County, NC on December 27, 1937, to the late Roy Allen Buchanan and Gladys Silver Buchanan. He was married to his wife of twenty two years, Barbara “Jean” Poteat Buchanan, who passed away in...
Danny Marshall Robinson
Jun 29, 2022
Danny Marshall Robinson, 75, of Nebo, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at his residence.
Danny was born in Yancey County, NC on October 29, 1946, to the late George and Callie Robinson. He was married to his wife of twenty three years, Doris Jean Loftis Robinson. He was a devoted Christian and a member of Bethel...
Laura Woody Hicks
Jun 28, 2022
Laura Woody Hicks, 88, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday evening, June 28, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.
She was born in Newport, Tennessee on October 17, 1933 to the late Patton Lee Woody and Vickie Williamson Woody.
Laura was a member of West Court Baptist Church. She worked in textiles most of her...
Fred Adam Staton
Jun 27, 2022
Fred Adam Staton, 93, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 at the Hospice of Carolina Foothills in Forest City.
He was born to the late Vivian (Bill) H. Staton and Maggie Burgin on February 28, 1929 in Spruce Pine. He is also preceded in death by his wife of over 52 years, Ruth Pool Staton;...
Anthony Simon Franklin
Jun 27, 2022
Anthony Simon Franklin, 33, of Newland, North Carolina, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022.
He was born in Crossnore on February 07, 1989 to Alvin Marshall Phillips and Amanda Sue Franklin Ivey.
Anthony was an automotive mechanic and obtained an Associate degree from McDowell Technical Community College. He loved God and will be remembered for his strong faith....
Geneva Mae Moore Johnson
Jun 26, 2022
Geneva Mae Moore Johnson, 100, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center.
She was born on March 25, 1922 to the late Will and Cora Melton Moore in McDowell County.
Geneva was the last charter member of Old Fort Free Will Baptist Church. For many years, she sang with...
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