Obituaries

George  Gilbert Lipe

George Gilbert Lipe

Jun 26, 2022

 

     George Gilbert Lipe, 79, of Marion, NC, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.

 

     George was born in Marion, North Carolina on September 17, 1942, to the late Gilbert and Frances Thomason Lipe. He was married to his wife of thirty three years, Juliette Wanda Ricketts Lipe and was a member...

Peggy Ann Webb

Peggy Ann Webb

Jun 26, 2022

Peggy Ann Webb, age 70, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at the home where she had lived her whole life.

 

A native of McDowell County, Peggy was born on November 11, 1951 to the late J.C. Webb and Retha Creson Webb.

 

Peggy retired from Baxter Healthcare after many years of service...

Teddy Larry Lawing

Teddy Larry Lawing

Jun 25, 2022

     Teddy Larry Lawing, 73, of Marion, NC, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022, at his residence.

 

     Teddy was born on October 7, 1948, in McDowell County, to the late Dexter Lawing and Myrtle Pittman Lawing. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam conflict. He was married to his wife of forty-three...

Frankie Jean Kiser

Frankie Jean Kiser

Jun 24, 2022

Frankie Jean Kiser, 84, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 at Autumn Care of Marion.

A native of McDowell County, she was born on January 01, 1938 to the late Willard Day and Cleat Day both of Marion, North Carolina.

Frankie was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking Sunday meals after church...

Terri L. Hagan

Terri L. Hagan

Jun 23, 2022

     Terri Lee Crawford Hagan, 68, of Marion, NC, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 at her residence.

 

     Terri was born in Huntington, West Virginia on January 15, 1954. She loved animals and helping others in need. She was quite a conversationalist and never knew a stranger. Terri will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

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Wanda  Sue Bowman Price

Wanda Sue Bowman Price

Jun 23, 2022

 

     Wanda Sue Bowman Price, 72, of Marion, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.

 

     She was born on July 18, 1949 to the late Arthur Jay Bowman and Thelma Patricia Turpin Bowman. Wanda fulfilled her purpose in life by taking care of others. She loved her family and spending time with...

Joe Glenn Lawing

Joe Glenn Lawing

Jun 19, 2022

Joe Glenn Lawing, 75, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.

 

He was the son of Howard and Bessie Frye Lawing, born on October 23, 1946.

 

Following his military service, he returned home to Glenwood to help his father run their poultry farm. Later, he started the hatchery...

Earl  Robbins

Earl Robbins

Jun 19, 2022

Mr. Earl Robbins, 78, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at his home.

 

He was born in Caldwell County on July 13, 1943 to the late Turner Robbins and Estelle Vaughn McKinney.

 

An active member of Glenwood Baptist Church, Earl served as a deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and choir member. He was a retired...

Homer Edwards

Homer Edwards

Jun 19, 2022

Homer Edwards, 82, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 19, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

 

A native of Yancey County, Homer was born on October 06, 1939 to the late Emery Edwards and Minnie Adkins Edwards.

 

Homer loved the Lord and was a faithful child of God. He had lived in...

Nancy Jo  Good Ledbetter

Nancy Jo Good Ledbetter

Jun 19, 2022

Nancy Jo Good Ledbetter, 62, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at UNC Health Blue Ridge.

 

She was born on September 03, 1959 to Kathleen Lowery Good and the late George Good.

 

Nancy enjoyed gardening and working with her flowers and shrubs. She liked playing volleyball with friends as well as being an avid...

Carolyn Casselman Strom

Carolyn Casselman Strom

Jun 18, 2022

Carolyn Casselman Strom, age 90, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Rose Hill Retirement Community.

 

A complete obituary will be available once finalized.

Sondra Lynn Scruggs Jones

Sondra Lynn Scruggs Jones

Jun 18, 2022

On Saturday, June 18, 2022, Sondra Lynn Scruggs Jones passed suddenly from this present life into the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ.  Sondra was born March 31, 1947 in Cliffside, North Carolina, the only child of the late Melba Lee Blackwell Scruggs and Clyde Carson Scruggs, and lived in the small town she loved until moving to McDowell County...

David  Wayne McCormick

David Wayne McCormick

Jun 16, 2022

Mr. David Wayne McCormick, age 63, of Marion, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022 at his residence.

 

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 03, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at New Manna Baptist Church.

Alvin "Donnie" Boone

Alvin "Donnie" Boone

Jun 16, 2022

Alvin “Donnie” Boone, 68, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022.

 

He was born in Mitchell County on July 09, 1953 to the late Alvin Boone and Patricia Wyatt Hollifield.

 

Donnie was a project engineer in the mining industry, and he was also a licensed electrician. He started working as a child and maintained his...

Ricardo Valadez

Ricardo Valadez

Jun 14, 2022

Ricardo Valadez, 51, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Accordius Health at Brevard.

 

A California native, he was born on April 27, 1971 to Luis and Maria Valadez.

 

Ricardo formerly worked for the City of Marion but had more recently worked doing odd jobs. He was an avid sports fan and a music lover, particularly of rock...

Sybil Farr Williams

Sybil Farr Williams

Jun 14, 2022

Sybil Farr Williams, 85, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.

 

A native of McDowell County, she was born on March 06, 1937 to the late Kelly Farr and Dollie Patterson Farr.

 

Sybil attended Glenwood Baptist Church. Along with her husband, she was co-owner of The Courtyard at Little Acres....

John Richard  Biddix

John Richard Biddix

Jun 12, 2022

 

John Richard Biddix Sr., age 81, of Marion, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was the son of the late George Edwin Biddix and Pansy Alaska Hennessee Biddix.

 

John was the owner operator of Holiday Cleaners and later co-owner of Metal Industries. Following retirement, he loved the outdoors and was...

Glenda Joyce Nicholson

Glenda Joyce Nicholson

Jun 10, 2022

Glenda Joyce Nicholson left her pain and limitations behind to be set free in the arms of God on June 10th, 2022.

 

Glenda was born May 23rd, 1943 at Martin Army Hospital in Fort Benning, Georgia  to parents Sgt. Joe B Nicholson and Orie Monk Nicholson. 

 

Beside her parents Glenda is preceded in death by her husband Captain...

Barbara  "Cookie" Smith

Barbara "Cookie" Smith

Jun 10, 2022

Barbara "Cookie" Smith 50, of Marion, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022, after months of declining health.She was preceded in death by her father, Gilmer (Red) Burnette; and a daughter, Brittany Burnette. She is survived by her husband, Timothy Scott Smith of Marion; her mother, Kathy (Ronnie) Haney; daughters, Samantha Burnette and Tiffany Burnette; a son, Waylon Smith; and five...

Dorothy Ann Elliott  Lawrence

Dorothy Ann Elliott Lawrence

Jun 8, 2022

 

Mrs. Dorothy Ann Elliott Lawrence, age 84, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Vernon and Elsie Gilliam Elliott. Ann was preceded in death by her sister, Naomi Burnette and her brother, William Mark Elliott.

 

Ann lived a full life. She enjoyed traveling, camping and going to...

George  Gilbert Lipe

George Gilbert Lipe

Jun 26, 2022

 

     George Gilbert Lipe, 79, of Marion, NC, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.

 

     George was born in Marion, North Carolina on September 17, 1942, to the late Gilbert and Frances Thomason Lipe. He was married to his wife of thirty three years, Juliette Wanda Ricketts Lipe and was a member...

Peggy Ann Webb

Peggy Ann Webb

Jun 26, 2022

Peggy Ann Webb, age 70, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at the home where she had lived her whole life.

 

A native of McDowell County, Peggy was born on November 11, 1951 to the late J.C. Webb and Retha Creson Webb.

 

Peggy retired from Baxter Healthcare after many years of service...

Teddy Larry Lawing

Teddy Larry Lawing

Jun 25, 2022

     Teddy Larry Lawing, 73, of Marion, NC, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022, at his residence.

 

     Teddy was born on October 7, 1948, in McDowell County, to the late Dexter Lawing and Myrtle Pittman Lawing. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam conflict. He was married to his wife of forty-three...

Frankie Jean Kiser

Frankie Jean Kiser

Jun 24, 2022

Frankie Jean Kiser, 84, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 at Autumn Care of Marion.

A native of McDowell County, she was born on January 01, 1938 to the late Willard Day and Cleat Day both of Marion, North Carolina.

Frankie was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking Sunday meals after church...

Terri L. Hagan

Terri L. Hagan

Jun 23, 2022

     Terri Lee Crawford Hagan, 68, of Marion, NC, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 at her residence.

 

     Terri was born in Huntington, West Virginia on January 15, 1954. She loved animals and helping others in need. She was quite a conversationalist and never knew a stranger. Terri will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

...

Wanda  Sue Bowman Price

Wanda Sue Bowman Price

Jun 23, 2022

 

     Wanda Sue Bowman Price, 72, of Marion, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.

 

     She was born on July 18, 1949 to the late Arthur Jay Bowman and Thelma Patricia Turpin Bowman. Wanda fulfilled her purpose in life by taking care of others. She loved her family and spending time with...

Joe Glenn Lawing

Joe Glenn Lawing

Jun 19, 2022

Joe Glenn Lawing, 75, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.

 

He was the son of Howard and Bessie Frye Lawing, born on October 23, 1946.

 

Following his military service, he returned home to Glenwood to help his father run their poultry farm. Later, he started the hatchery...

Earl  Robbins

Earl Robbins

Jun 19, 2022

Mr. Earl Robbins, 78, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at his home.

 

He was born in Caldwell County on July 13, 1943 to the late Turner Robbins and Estelle Vaughn McKinney.

 

An active member of Glenwood Baptist Church, Earl served as a deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and choir member. He was a retired...

Homer Edwards

Homer Edwards

Jun 19, 2022

Homer Edwards, 82, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 19, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

 

A native of Yancey County, Homer was born on October 06, 1939 to the late Emery Edwards and Minnie Adkins Edwards.

 

Homer loved the Lord and was a faithful child of God. He had lived in...

Nancy Jo  Good Ledbetter

Nancy Jo Good Ledbetter

Jun 19, 2022

Nancy Jo Good Ledbetter, 62, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at UNC Health Blue Ridge.

 

She was born on September 03, 1959 to Kathleen Lowery Good and the late George Good.

 

Nancy enjoyed gardening and working with her flowers and shrubs. She liked playing volleyball with friends as well as being an avid...

Carolyn Casselman Strom

Carolyn Casselman Strom

Jun 18, 2022

Carolyn Casselman Strom, age 90, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Rose Hill Retirement Community.

 

A complete obituary will be available once finalized.

Sondra Lynn Scruggs Jones

Sondra Lynn Scruggs Jones

Jun 18, 2022

On Saturday, June 18, 2022, Sondra Lynn Scruggs Jones passed suddenly from this present life into the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ.  Sondra was born March 31, 1947 in Cliffside, North Carolina, the only child of the late Melba Lee Blackwell Scruggs and Clyde Carson Scruggs, and lived in the small town she loved until moving to McDowell County...

David  Wayne McCormick

David Wayne McCormick

Jun 16, 2022

Mr. David Wayne McCormick, age 63, of Marion, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022 at his residence.

 

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 03, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at New Manna Baptist Church.

Alvin "Donnie" Boone

Alvin "Donnie" Boone

Jun 16, 2022

Alvin “Donnie” Boone, 68, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022.

 

He was born in Mitchell County on July 09, 1953 to the late Alvin Boone and Patricia Wyatt Hollifield.

 

Donnie was a project engineer in the mining industry, and he was also a licensed electrician. He started working as a child and maintained his...

Ricardo Valadez

Ricardo Valadez

Jun 14, 2022

Ricardo Valadez, 51, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Accordius Health at Brevard.

 

A California native, he was born on April 27, 1971 to Luis and Maria Valadez.

 

Ricardo formerly worked for the City of Marion but had more recently worked doing odd jobs. He was an avid sports fan and a music lover, particularly of rock...

Sybil Farr Williams

Sybil Farr Williams

Jun 14, 2022

Sybil Farr Williams, 85, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.

 

A native of McDowell County, she was born on March 06, 1937 to the late Kelly Farr and Dollie Patterson Farr.

 

Sybil attended Glenwood Baptist Church. Along with her husband, she was co-owner of The Courtyard at Little Acres....

John Richard  Biddix

John Richard Biddix

Jun 12, 2022

 

John Richard Biddix Sr., age 81, of Marion, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was the son of the late George Edwin Biddix and Pansy Alaska Hennessee Biddix.

 

John was the owner operator of Holiday Cleaners and later co-owner of Metal Industries. Following retirement, he loved the outdoors and was...

Glenda Joyce Nicholson

Glenda Joyce Nicholson

Jun 10, 2022

Glenda Joyce Nicholson left her pain and limitations behind to be set free in the arms of God on June 10th, 2022.

 

Glenda was born May 23rd, 1943 at Martin Army Hospital in Fort Benning, Georgia  to parents Sgt. Joe B Nicholson and Orie Monk Nicholson. 

 

Beside her parents Glenda is preceded in death by her husband Captain...

Barbara  "Cookie" Smith

Barbara "Cookie" Smith

Jun 10, 2022

Barbara "Cookie" Smith 50, of Marion, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022, after months of declining health.She was preceded in death by her father, Gilmer (Red) Burnette; and a daughter, Brittany Burnette. She is survived by her husband, Timothy Scott Smith of Marion; her mother, Kathy (Ronnie) Haney; daughters, Samantha Burnette and Tiffany Burnette; a son, Waylon Smith; and five...

Dorothy Ann Elliott  Lawrence

Dorothy Ann Elliott Lawrence

Jun 8, 2022

 

Mrs. Dorothy Ann Elliott Lawrence, age 84, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Vernon and Elsie Gilliam Elliott. Ann was preceded in death by her sister, Naomi Burnette and her brother, William Mark Elliott.

 

Ann lived a full life. She enjoyed traveling, camping and going to...