Obituaries
James "JP" Crisp
Jan 23, 2022
In the early morning hours of Sunday, January 23, 2022, James “JP” Crisp went home to be with the Lord. He was born on August 2, 1933 in Clay County to the late Lee Barry and Artie Mason Crisp.
He is preceded in death by his son, Jason Crisp and siblings, Richard Crisp, Gene Crisp and Neva Baxter. JP attended...
Randy Leonard Presnell
Jan 22, 2022
Randy Leonard Presnell, age 65, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the Laurels of Summit Ridge. He was preceded in death by his brother Rick Presnell.
He was born in Lexington North Carolina on March 31, 1956 to the late Ned Presnell, and Annie Fender Trantham. Randy enjoyed cooking and being outdoors, especially fishing. He...
Patsy Jean Duncan
Jan 21, 2022
Patsy Jean McSwain Duncan, 82, of Mooresboro North Carolina, passed away on January 21, 2022.
Patsy was born in Rutherford County to the late W.R. McSwain and the late Mary Sue Hawkins McSwain on February 12, 1939. She was known as an animal lover, especially her cats. Patsy was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her...
Maxie Manuel Barrier
Jan 20, 2022
Maxie Manuel Barrier, 76, of Marion, went to Heaven, Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Frye Regional Hospital in Hickory.
Max was born in McDowell County to the late William Seth Barrier and the late Bessie Mae Freeman Barrier, on July 4, 1945. Max loved the Lord and was a member of Turkey Cove Baptist Church. He was known as a...
Stephen Parker Boyd
Jan 19, 2022
Stephen Parker Boyd, age 78, died at his home, surrounded by his family, on January 19th, 2022.
A native of Mitchell County, he was the son of the late John E. Boyd and Ruth Parker Boyd. He was preceded in death by his brother, John E. Boyd, Jr (Judy). At the age of eight, Stephen moved from Mitchell County...
Edith Delores Elliott
Jan 19, 2022
Edith Delores Finley Elliott, 84, entered into Heaven, Wednesday, January, 19, 2022.
Edith was born in Mcdowell County on April 29, 1937 to the late Robert Sid Finley and the late Hessie Hollifield Finley. She was a lifelong member of First Freewill Baptist Church where she served in many capacities such as pianist and organist. Edith loved crafting such as...
Robert "Bobby" Nathan Sherman
Jan 18, 2022
Robert "Bobby" Nathan Sherman, 59, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at his residence.
He was born in Buncombe County on June 14, 1962 to the late Thomas Calvin Sherman and Gladys Worley Sherman. Bobby worked on and drove heavy equipment all his life as a diesel mechanic. He also enjoyed farming. Bobby was a...
Donnel Kevin Wilson
Jan 18, 2022
Donnel “Kevin” Wilson, 62, of Marion, went to his Heavenly Home, Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at his residence.
Kevin was born in Baltimore, Maryland on December 28, 1959 to Thelma Maxine Styles Wilson and the late Jesse Lee Wilson. He was a Corrections Sargent for a number of years and a member of the North Carolina Wildlife Commision. Kevin owned...
Brenda Joyce Tyo
Jan 18, 2022
Brenda Joyce Tyo, 78, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Jonas Ridge Adult Care.
A native of McDowell County, she was born March 07, 1943 to the late Clevie Tyo and Evelyn Rash Tyo.
Brenda began her career as an RN in 1984, and she worked at Broughton Hospital for most of her life. She was very caring toward her family.
In...
Allen Bruce Buford
Jan 17, 2022
Allen Bruce Buford, 61, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville.
Allen was born in Clanton, Alabama on February 21, 1960 to Opal Sturgeon Buford and the late Marvin Buford. Allen’s roots were deep in military service in the U.S. Navy. At one time a captain and pilot, he was...
Stephen Wayne Smith
Jan 17, 2022
Stephen Wayne Smith, 69, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at his residence.
A native of Burke County, Steve was born November 09, 1952 to the late Ernest Hunter Smith and Mary Duckworth Smith. Steve was an easy-going man that got along with everyone. He was a wonderful mentor and friend to all. He loved his...
Teresa Lynne Aldredge Seitz
Jan 17, 2022
Teresa Lynne Aldredge Seitz, 61, of Marion, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
Teresa was born in Marion to Donald Edward Aldredge and Nellie Sue Jenkins Aldredge on December 22, 1960. Teresa was known as a good listener and one who could give great advice. She loved all animals, especially her cats. Teresa was a loving daughter,...
Gale Lee Wade
Jan 16, 2022
Gale Lee Wade was born January 20, 1929 in Melva, Missouri and died peacefully on January 16, 2022 at his home in Dysartsville, NC surrounded by his beloved South Mountains. Gale grew up in Southern Missouri where he developed his strong work ethic, later moving to Bremerton, Washington in 1942 where he excelled in baseball and football in high school.
...
Linda Eileen Bothwell
Jan 16, 2022
Linda Eileen Tuten Bothwell, 68, of Marion, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at her residence.
Linda was born on January 20, 1953, in Hialeah, Florida to the late William and Bobbie Blocker Tuten. Linda was an avid NASCAR fan who especially liked Jeff Gordon. She retired following many years of service in the health care field. Linda was a very...
Tracy Lee Orders
Jan 16, 2022
Tracy Lee Orders, 57, of Morganton, NC, grew his angel wings on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at his residence.
Tracy was born in Burke County, NC on February 18, 1964 to Trecia Freeman and the late Jack Edward Orders, Sr. Tracy was a talented painter. He loved mountains and lakes; and was passionate about his dogs. He will be greatly...
Douglas Willard Allison
Jan 15, 2022
Douglas Willard Allison, 77, of Old Fort, NC transitioned to his Heavenly home peacefully while surrounded by his loving family. Following a brief illness, he fought hard to remain here with those he loved but on Saturday, January 15, 2022 the Good Lord took him home to be with his "beloved and beautiful" Donna Morris whom he missed dearly.
Doug...
Randy Patton
Jan 14, 2022
Randy Lee Patton, 65, of Nebo, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 at his residence.
Randy was born in McDowell County, NC on July 10, 1956, to the late Barbara and Hezekiah Patton, Jr. Randy enjoyed being outdoors. He especially enjoyed fishing. Most importantly, he loved his family. He will be greatly missed. In addition to his parents, Randy was...
Beulah Lawing
Jan 13, 2022
Beulah Pearl Lawing, 79, of Nebo, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.
Beulah was born in McDowell County, NC on March 1, 1942, to the late John W. and Effie Lewis Lawing. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Nebo, where she was very active. Beulah liked to travel...
Edward Howard Eller, Jr.
Jan 13, 2022
Edward Howard Eller, Jr., 74, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
He was born in McDowell County on September 30, 1947 to the late Edward Howard Eller, Sr. and Rena Mae Young Eller. Edward retired from Collins & Aikman in engineering and design. He honorably served in the U.S....
Bruce "Pete" Wayne Crawford
Jan 12, 2022
Bruce “Pete” Wayne Crawford, 71, of Marion, North Carolina went to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his residence.
Pete was born in Burke County, North Carolina on November 20, 1950 to the late Elmer and Ruth Crawford of Banner Elk, North Carolina. He was a long-time member of the New...
James "JP" Crisp
Jan 23, 2022
In the early morning hours of Sunday, January 23, 2022, James “JP” Crisp went home to be with the Lord. He was born on August 2, 1933 in Clay County to the late Lee Barry and Artie Mason Crisp.
He is preceded in death by his son, Jason Crisp and siblings, Richard Crisp, Gene Crisp and Neva Baxter. JP attended...
Randy Leonard Presnell
Jan 22, 2022
Randy Leonard Presnell, age 65, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the Laurels of Summit Ridge. He was preceded in death by his brother Rick Presnell.
He was born in Lexington North Carolina on March 31, 1956 to the late Ned Presnell, and Annie Fender Trantham. Randy enjoyed cooking and being outdoors, especially fishing. He...
Patsy Jean Duncan
Jan 21, 2022
Patsy Jean McSwain Duncan, 82, of Mooresboro North Carolina, passed away on January 21, 2022.
Patsy was born in Rutherford County to the late W.R. McSwain and the late Mary Sue Hawkins McSwain on February 12, 1939. She was known as an animal lover, especially her cats. Patsy was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her...
Maxie Manuel Barrier
Jan 20, 2022
Maxie Manuel Barrier, 76, of Marion, went to Heaven, Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Frye Regional Hospital in Hickory.
Max was born in McDowell County to the late William Seth Barrier and the late Bessie Mae Freeman Barrier, on July 4, 1945. Max loved the Lord and was a member of Turkey Cove Baptist Church. He was known as a...
Stephen Parker Boyd
Jan 19, 2022
Stephen Parker Boyd, age 78, died at his home, surrounded by his family, on January 19th, 2022.
A native of Mitchell County, he was the son of the late John E. Boyd and Ruth Parker Boyd. He was preceded in death by his brother, John E. Boyd, Jr (Judy). At the age of eight, Stephen moved from Mitchell County...
Edith Delores Elliott
Jan 19, 2022
Edith Delores Finley Elliott, 84, entered into Heaven, Wednesday, January, 19, 2022.
Edith was born in Mcdowell County on April 29, 1937 to the late Robert Sid Finley and the late Hessie Hollifield Finley. She was a lifelong member of First Freewill Baptist Church where she served in many capacities such as pianist and organist. Edith loved crafting such as...
Robert "Bobby" Nathan Sherman
Jan 18, 2022
Robert "Bobby" Nathan Sherman, 59, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at his residence.
He was born in Buncombe County on June 14, 1962 to the late Thomas Calvin Sherman and Gladys Worley Sherman. Bobby worked on and drove heavy equipment all his life as a diesel mechanic. He also enjoyed farming. Bobby was a...
Donnel Kevin Wilson
Jan 18, 2022
Donnel “Kevin” Wilson, 62, of Marion, went to his Heavenly Home, Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at his residence.
Kevin was born in Baltimore, Maryland on December 28, 1959 to Thelma Maxine Styles Wilson and the late Jesse Lee Wilson. He was a Corrections Sargent for a number of years and a member of the North Carolina Wildlife Commision. Kevin owned...
Brenda Joyce Tyo
Jan 18, 2022
Brenda Joyce Tyo, 78, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Jonas Ridge Adult Care.
A native of McDowell County, she was born March 07, 1943 to the late Clevie Tyo and Evelyn Rash Tyo.
Brenda began her career as an RN in 1984, and she worked at Broughton Hospital for most of her life. She was very caring toward her family.
In...
Allen Bruce Buford
Jan 17, 2022
Allen Bruce Buford, 61, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville.
Allen was born in Clanton, Alabama on February 21, 1960 to Opal Sturgeon Buford and the late Marvin Buford. Allen’s roots were deep in military service in the U.S. Navy. At one time a captain and pilot, he was...
Stephen Wayne Smith
Jan 17, 2022
Stephen Wayne Smith, 69, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at his residence.
A native of Burke County, Steve was born November 09, 1952 to the late Ernest Hunter Smith and Mary Duckworth Smith. Steve was an easy-going man that got along with everyone. He was a wonderful mentor and friend to all. He loved his...
Teresa Lynne Aldredge Seitz
Jan 17, 2022
Teresa Lynne Aldredge Seitz, 61, of Marion, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
Teresa was born in Marion to Donald Edward Aldredge and Nellie Sue Jenkins Aldredge on December 22, 1960. Teresa was known as a good listener and one who could give great advice. She loved all animals, especially her cats. Teresa was a loving daughter,...
Gale Lee Wade
Jan 16, 2022
Gale Lee Wade was born January 20, 1929 in Melva, Missouri and died peacefully on January 16, 2022 at his home in Dysartsville, NC surrounded by his beloved South Mountains. Gale grew up in Southern Missouri where he developed his strong work ethic, later moving to Bremerton, Washington in 1942 where he excelled in baseball and football in high school.
...
Linda Eileen Bothwell
Jan 16, 2022
Linda Eileen Tuten Bothwell, 68, of Marion, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at her residence.
Linda was born on January 20, 1953, in Hialeah, Florida to the late William and Bobbie Blocker Tuten. Linda was an avid NASCAR fan who especially liked Jeff Gordon. She retired following many years of service in the health care field. Linda was a very...
Tracy Lee Orders
Jan 16, 2022
Tracy Lee Orders, 57, of Morganton, NC, grew his angel wings on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at his residence.
Tracy was born in Burke County, NC on February 18, 1964 to Trecia Freeman and the late Jack Edward Orders, Sr. Tracy was a talented painter. He loved mountains and lakes; and was passionate about his dogs. He will be greatly...
Douglas Willard Allison
Jan 15, 2022
Douglas Willard Allison, 77, of Old Fort, NC transitioned to his Heavenly home peacefully while surrounded by his loving family. Following a brief illness, he fought hard to remain here with those he loved but on Saturday, January 15, 2022 the Good Lord took him home to be with his "beloved and beautiful" Donna Morris whom he missed dearly.
Doug...
Randy Patton
Jan 14, 2022
Randy Lee Patton, 65, of Nebo, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 at his residence.
Randy was born in McDowell County, NC on July 10, 1956, to the late Barbara and Hezekiah Patton, Jr. Randy enjoyed being outdoors. He especially enjoyed fishing. Most importantly, he loved his family. He will be greatly missed. In addition to his parents, Randy was...
Beulah Lawing
Jan 13, 2022
Beulah Pearl Lawing, 79, of Nebo, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.
Beulah was born in McDowell County, NC on March 1, 1942, to the late John W. and Effie Lewis Lawing. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Nebo, where she was very active. Beulah liked to travel...
Edward Howard Eller, Jr.
Jan 13, 2022
Edward Howard Eller, Jr., 74, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
He was born in McDowell County on September 30, 1947 to the late Edward Howard Eller, Sr. and Rena Mae Young Eller. Edward retired from Collins & Aikman in engineering and design. He honorably served in the U.S....
Bruce "Pete" Wayne Crawford
Jan 12, 2022
Bruce “Pete” Wayne Crawford, 71, of Marion, North Carolina went to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his residence.
Pete was born in Burke County, North Carolina on November 20, 1950 to the late Elmer and Ruth Crawford of Banner Elk, North Carolina. He was a long-time member of the New...
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