Obituaries
Lillion Wingate Cain, III
Nov 8, 2021
Lillion Wingate Cain, III, 55, of Hickory passed away peacefully on November 8 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Wingate will always be remembered for his infectious laughter, razor sharp wit, and generous spirit. Every person he met was left better by his presence. He is survived by his mother, Irene Cain; sister, Jennifer Cain; half- brother Michael...
Douglas George Bartlett
Nov 7, 2021
On the morning of Sunday, November 7, 2021, Douglas George Bartlett passed away at Memorial Campus. A native of McDowell County, Doug was born on February 12, 1953 to the late Willie Bartlett and Ruby Roland Elliott.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, April Dawn Bartlett. Always joking with his friends and family, Doug...
Edward Wayne Elliott
Nov 7, 2021
Mr. Edward Wayne Elliott, age 51, passed away on Sunday, November 07, 2021.
He was born on June 23, 1970, in McDowell County, North Carolina, to Troy Mills Elliott Sr. and the late Gloria Jean Randolph Elliott. Edward attended Lighthouse Church of Lenior. He enjoyed golfing and fishing. He worked most of his life in construction. Edward was a loving...
Ray E. Anderson
Nov 7, 2021
Ray E. Anderson, 87, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away in the late evening hours of Sunday, November 07, 2021 at his residence. A native of Olathe, Kansas, Ray was born on December 17, 1933 to the late Orville Ray Anderson and Kathryn Martin Anderson. Ray served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War on the USS Bataan. He...
Margaret Moore Morgan
Nov 7, 2021
Margaret Moore Morgan, age 81, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday morning, November 07, 2021 and is now waiting for her family to meet her by the river.
She was born in Haywood County on August 08, 1940 to the late Lloyd and Nellie Moore. Margaret loved the Lord above all else. She enjoyed being outside and enjoying God’s...
Larry Gordon Roberts, Sr.
Nov 7, 2021
Early Sunday morning, November 07, 2021, Larry Gordon Roberts, Sr., age 73, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
He was born in Buncombe County on December 23, 1947 to the late Donald James Roberts and Lola Maude Ray Roberts. Larry was raised on a farm and had a special place in his heart...
Bill Dean Byrd
Nov 6, 2021
On Saturday, November 06, 2021, Bill Dean Byrd, 73, of Nebo, North Carolina, unexpectedly departed this life at his home.
He was born in Mitchell County on April 22, 1948 to the late Gilbert L. Byrd and Eva Ray Byrd. Bill was a devoted and lifelong member of Glenwood Baptist Church. He had a wonderful sense of humor, and he...
Clyde Monroe Robinson
Nov 3, 2021
Clyde Monroe Robinson, age 95, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at the North Carolina State Veterans Home. A native of Clay County, Clyde was born on November 13, 1925 to the late Charlie and Margaret Grindstaff Robinson.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Arzella Boone Robinson and one...
Angela Rae Rice Inman
Nov 2, 2021
On the morning of Tuesday, November 2, 2021, Angela Rae Rice Inman went home to be with the Lord following a brief battle with Covid-19. She was born in North Augusta, Georgia on August 10, 1962 to the late Birchel and Carolyn McKinney Rice.
Angie was a member of Ashworth Road Baptist Church and formally worked at Wal-Mart for sixteen...
Peggy Lou Wilson Nix
Nov 1, 2021
Peggy Lou Wilson Nix, 82, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, November 01, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion.
She was born in Union, South Carolina on July 01, 1939 to the late Benjamin Wilson and Dorothy McGalliard Wilson. Peggy was a Baxter Healthcare retiree where she worked in filling. She loved her family immensely, and she had a...
Patricia Young Revis
Nov 1, 2021
In the early morning hours of November 1, 2021 Patricia Young Revis passed from this life to her eternal home. After a period of declining health, she is now healed and made whole.
A native of McDowell county, she was born on October 5, 1954 to Louise Young and the late Bill Young. She was also preceded in death by...
Jeanette Ferguson Grindstaff
Nov 1, 2021
Jeanette Ferguson Grindstaff, age 85, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Monday, November 01, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
A native of McDowell County, she was born September 27, 1936 to the late James L. Ferguson, Sr. and Victoria Patterson Ferguson. Jeanette was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church where she was very involved. Over...
Andrew Lynn Bartlett
Oct 31, 2021
Andrew Lynn Bartlett, age 28, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021.
He was born in Spruce Pine on July 28, 1993 to Lynn Bartlett and the late Joan Walrod Bartlett. Andrew had a love for vehicles. He loved working on cars and knew how to fix anything at an early age. He was employed at Auto...
Carla Tate Carson
Oct 29, 2021
Carla Genelle Tate Carson, age 46, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Memorial Campus. A native of McDowell County, Carla was born on April 24, 1975 to Larry Tate, Sr. and the late Brenda Hill Tate.
Along with her mother, she is preceded in death by her brother Larry Ray Tate, Jr. and one...
James Reid Hollifield Sr.
Oct 28, 2021
James Reid Hollifield, Sr., 92, of Marion, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021, at his residence.
James was born in McDowell County, NC, on April 24, 1929, to the late Weldon and Estelle Hollifield. He was married to his wife of 52 Years, Roxanne Hollifield. James worked for American Thread and later retired from H&B Lumber Company. He was a...
Marvin Glenn Fuller
Oct 27, 2021
Marvin Glenn Fuller, 71, of Weaverville, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at the Brian Center in Weaverville.
He was born in Buncombe County on September 09, 1950 to the late James Coleman Fuller and Evelyn Creasman Fuller. Marvin worked as a parts manager for several auto parts sales dealerships. He loved the outdoors, including hunting and camping. He...
Carolyn Arvella Mease Marlowe
Oct 26, 2021
Carolyn Arvella Mease Marlowe, born on April 12, 1932, age 89, went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2021.
Family preceding her in death are her father, Colonel Nelson Mease and her mother, Annis McKinney Mease; one sister, Cathy Mease Dobosn; two brothers, CN Mease and GK Mease; and one granddaughter, Amanda Young Wilson.
Surviving family are two daughters, Janet...
Frederick Shouse
Oct 24, 2021
On the night of Sunday, October 24, 2021, Frederick Shouse passed away at Memorial Campus. He was born on July 8, 1960 in Bronx, New York to Jesse Louis Shouse and the late Marie Groves.
Frederick was employed with Ingles Warehouse. He was a great athlete growing up and especially like basketball. He auditioned several times with the Harlem Globetrotters....
Lucille Carroll Riddle
Oct 24, 2021
Lucille Carroll Riddle, age 95, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Memorial Campus. A native of Yancey County, Lucille was born on October 26, 1925 to the late DeCator Carroll and Julia Jones.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jim Riddle; her children, Vernon Riddle, Jimmy Riddle, Ricky...
Lena Diann Woodard Brown
Oct 24, 2021
Lena Diann Woodard Brown, age 70, of Spencer, Virginia, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 at her daughter’s residence in Marion, North Carolina.
She was born in Jamestown, New York on May 24, 1951 to the late Lloyd Lee and Mary Stover Woodard Tiffany. Lena worked as a CNA for many years. She will be remembered as a loving, kind...
Lillion Wingate Cain, III
Nov 8, 2021
Lillion Wingate Cain, III, 55, of Hickory passed away peacefully on November 8 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Wingate will always be remembered for his infectious laughter, razor sharp wit, and generous spirit. Every person he met was left better by his presence. He is survived by his mother, Irene Cain; sister, Jennifer Cain; half- brother Michael...
Douglas George Bartlett
Nov 7, 2021
On the morning of Sunday, November 7, 2021, Douglas George Bartlett passed away at Memorial Campus. A native of McDowell County, Doug was born on February 12, 1953 to the late Willie Bartlett and Ruby Roland Elliott.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, April Dawn Bartlett. Always joking with his friends and family, Doug...
Edward Wayne Elliott
Nov 7, 2021
Mr. Edward Wayne Elliott, age 51, passed away on Sunday, November 07, 2021.
He was born on June 23, 1970, in McDowell County, North Carolina, to Troy Mills Elliott Sr. and the late Gloria Jean Randolph Elliott. Edward attended Lighthouse Church of Lenior. He enjoyed golfing and fishing. He worked most of his life in construction. Edward was a loving...
Ray E. Anderson
Nov 7, 2021
Ray E. Anderson, 87, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away in the late evening hours of Sunday, November 07, 2021 at his residence. A native of Olathe, Kansas, Ray was born on December 17, 1933 to the late Orville Ray Anderson and Kathryn Martin Anderson. Ray served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War on the USS Bataan. He...
Margaret Moore Morgan
Nov 7, 2021
Margaret Moore Morgan, age 81, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday morning, November 07, 2021 and is now waiting for her family to meet her by the river.
She was born in Haywood County on August 08, 1940 to the late Lloyd and Nellie Moore. Margaret loved the Lord above all else. She enjoyed being outside and enjoying God’s...
Larry Gordon Roberts, Sr.
Nov 7, 2021
Early Sunday morning, November 07, 2021, Larry Gordon Roberts, Sr., age 73, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
He was born in Buncombe County on December 23, 1947 to the late Donald James Roberts and Lola Maude Ray Roberts. Larry was raised on a farm and had a special place in his heart...
Bill Dean Byrd
Nov 6, 2021
On Saturday, November 06, 2021, Bill Dean Byrd, 73, of Nebo, North Carolina, unexpectedly departed this life at his home.
He was born in Mitchell County on April 22, 1948 to the late Gilbert L. Byrd and Eva Ray Byrd. Bill was a devoted and lifelong member of Glenwood Baptist Church. He had a wonderful sense of humor, and he...
Clyde Monroe Robinson
Nov 3, 2021
Clyde Monroe Robinson, age 95, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at the North Carolina State Veterans Home. A native of Clay County, Clyde was born on November 13, 1925 to the late Charlie and Margaret Grindstaff Robinson.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Arzella Boone Robinson and one...
Angela Rae Rice Inman
Nov 2, 2021
On the morning of Tuesday, November 2, 2021, Angela Rae Rice Inman went home to be with the Lord following a brief battle with Covid-19. She was born in North Augusta, Georgia on August 10, 1962 to the late Birchel and Carolyn McKinney Rice.
Angie was a member of Ashworth Road Baptist Church and formally worked at Wal-Mart for sixteen...
Peggy Lou Wilson Nix
Nov 1, 2021
Peggy Lou Wilson Nix, 82, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, November 01, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion.
She was born in Union, South Carolina on July 01, 1939 to the late Benjamin Wilson and Dorothy McGalliard Wilson. Peggy was a Baxter Healthcare retiree where she worked in filling. She loved her family immensely, and she had a...
Patricia Young Revis
Nov 1, 2021
In the early morning hours of November 1, 2021 Patricia Young Revis passed from this life to her eternal home. After a period of declining health, she is now healed and made whole.
A native of McDowell county, she was born on October 5, 1954 to Louise Young and the late Bill Young. She was also preceded in death by...
Jeanette Ferguson Grindstaff
Nov 1, 2021
Jeanette Ferguson Grindstaff, age 85, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Monday, November 01, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
A native of McDowell County, she was born September 27, 1936 to the late James L. Ferguson, Sr. and Victoria Patterson Ferguson. Jeanette was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church where she was very involved. Over...
Andrew Lynn Bartlett
Oct 31, 2021
Andrew Lynn Bartlett, age 28, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021.
He was born in Spruce Pine on July 28, 1993 to Lynn Bartlett and the late Joan Walrod Bartlett. Andrew had a love for vehicles. He loved working on cars and knew how to fix anything at an early age. He was employed at Auto...
Carla Tate Carson
Oct 29, 2021
Carla Genelle Tate Carson, age 46, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Memorial Campus. A native of McDowell County, Carla was born on April 24, 1975 to Larry Tate, Sr. and the late Brenda Hill Tate.
Along with her mother, she is preceded in death by her brother Larry Ray Tate, Jr. and one...
James Reid Hollifield Sr.
Oct 28, 2021
James Reid Hollifield, Sr., 92, of Marion, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021, at his residence.
James was born in McDowell County, NC, on April 24, 1929, to the late Weldon and Estelle Hollifield. He was married to his wife of 52 Years, Roxanne Hollifield. James worked for American Thread and later retired from H&B Lumber Company. He was a...
Marvin Glenn Fuller
Oct 27, 2021
Marvin Glenn Fuller, 71, of Weaverville, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at the Brian Center in Weaverville.
He was born in Buncombe County on September 09, 1950 to the late James Coleman Fuller and Evelyn Creasman Fuller. Marvin worked as a parts manager for several auto parts sales dealerships. He loved the outdoors, including hunting and camping. He...
Carolyn Arvella Mease Marlowe
Oct 26, 2021
Carolyn Arvella Mease Marlowe, born on April 12, 1932, age 89, went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2021.
Family preceding her in death are her father, Colonel Nelson Mease and her mother, Annis McKinney Mease; one sister, Cathy Mease Dobosn; two brothers, CN Mease and GK Mease; and one granddaughter, Amanda Young Wilson.
Surviving family are two daughters, Janet...
Frederick Shouse
Oct 24, 2021
On the night of Sunday, October 24, 2021, Frederick Shouse passed away at Memorial Campus. He was born on July 8, 1960 in Bronx, New York to Jesse Louis Shouse and the late Marie Groves.
Frederick was employed with Ingles Warehouse. He was a great athlete growing up and especially like basketball. He auditioned several times with the Harlem Globetrotters....
Lucille Carroll Riddle
Oct 24, 2021
Lucille Carroll Riddle, age 95, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Memorial Campus. A native of Yancey County, Lucille was born on October 26, 1925 to the late DeCator Carroll and Julia Jones.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jim Riddle; her children, Vernon Riddle, Jimmy Riddle, Ricky...
Lena Diann Woodard Brown
Oct 24, 2021
Lena Diann Woodard Brown, age 70, of Spencer, Virginia, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 at her daughter’s residence in Marion, North Carolina.
She was born in Jamestown, New York on May 24, 1951 to the late Lloyd Lee and Mary Stover Woodard Tiffany. Lena worked as a CNA for many years. She will be remembered as a loving, kind...
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