Obituaries
James Harlan "Buck" Reel
Jul 15, 2022
James Harlan “Buck” Reel, 88, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 at Willow Ridge Rehabilitation and Living Center surrounded by his loving family.
A lifelong resident of McDowell County, he was born on December 01, 1933 to the late Jonas Reel and Earlene Ward Reel.
Mr. Reel was a member of Sugar Hill Baptist...
Cyrus Leslie Hobbs, Jr.
Jul 11, 2022
Cyrus Leslie Hobbs, Jr., 61, of Marion, NC passed away, Monday July 11, 2022, at his residence.
Cyrus was born in McDowell County to the late Cyrus Leslie Hobbs, Sr. and Betty Reel Hobbs. His passion was designing and creating color finishes for furniture. He loved his family with all his heart. Cyrus enjoyed spending time with...
Celest Katherine Willy Cooper
Jul 10, 2022
Celest Katherine Willy Cooper, 92, of Union Mills, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022 at her home.
A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was born on May 01, 1930 to the late George David and Rose Marie Murphy Willy. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Arlie Cooper, Sr.; and six siblings.
Celest was...
Paul Allen Burnette
Jul 9, 2022
Paul Allen Burnette, 74, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 09, 2022 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
A native of McDowell County, he was born August 13, 1947 to the late Paul Thomas and Evelyn Stroud Burnette.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a wife Sherry Hendley Burnette; a sister, Katheryn...
Roy Dean Owens
Jul 9, 2022
Roy Dean Owens, 43, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 09, 2022 at his residence.
He was born in McDowell County on June 20, 1979. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Jean Presnell.
Roy worked as a carpenter, and he was known to have a heart of gold. He was very family...
Arvin McGlaspy Gibson
Jul 8, 2022
Arvin McGlaspy Gibson, 85, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, July 08, 2022 at his home.
He was born on October 19, 1936 to the late Lewis Gibson and Jessie Jones Gibson.
Arvin retired from Condrey Heating and Air following many years of service. He enjoyed listening to southern gospel...
Edward Maurice Price
Jul 7, 2022
Edward Maurice “Reece” Price, 81, of Denver, NC, formerly of Marion, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Atrium Health in Lincolnton.
Reece was born in McDowell County, NC on October 28, 1940, to the late Albin Price and Edna Gallion Price. He was married to his wife of fifteen years, Virginia L. Price. He served his...
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...
James Harlan "Buck" Reel
Jul 15, 2022
James Harlan “Buck” Reel, 88, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 at Willow Ridge Rehabilitation and Living Center surrounded by his loving family.
A lifelong resident of McDowell County, he was born on December 01, 1933 to the late Jonas Reel and Earlene Ward Reel.
Mr. Reel was a member of Sugar Hill Baptist...
Cyrus Leslie Hobbs, Jr.
Jul 11, 2022
Cyrus Leslie Hobbs, Jr., 61, of Marion, NC passed away, Monday July 11, 2022, at his residence.
Cyrus was born in McDowell County to the late Cyrus Leslie Hobbs, Sr. and Betty Reel Hobbs. His passion was designing and creating color finishes for furniture. He loved his family with all his heart. Cyrus enjoyed spending time with...
Celest Katherine Willy Cooper
Jul 10, 2022
Celest Katherine Willy Cooper, 92, of Union Mills, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022 at her home.
A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was born on May 01, 1930 to the late George David and Rose Marie Murphy Willy. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Arlie Cooper, Sr.; and six siblings.
Celest was...
Paul Allen Burnette
Jul 9, 2022
Paul Allen Burnette, 74, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 09, 2022 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
A native of McDowell County, he was born August 13, 1947 to the late Paul Thomas and Evelyn Stroud Burnette.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a wife Sherry Hendley Burnette; a sister, Katheryn...
Roy Dean Owens
Jul 9, 2022
Roy Dean Owens, 43, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 09, 2022 at his residence.
He was born in McDowell County on June 20, 1979. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Jean Presnell.
Roy worked as a carpenter, and he was known to have a heart of gold. He was very family...
Arvin McGlaspy Gibson
Jul 8, 2022
Arvin McGlaspy Gibson, 85, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, July 08, 2022 at his home.
He was born on October 19, 1936 to the late Lewis Gibson and Jessie Jones Gibson.
Arvin retired from Condrey Heating and Air following many years of service. He enjoyed listening to southern gospel...
Edward Maurice Price
Jul 7, 2022
Edward Maurice “Reece” Price, 81, of Denver, NC, formerly of Marion, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Atrium Health in Lincolnton.
Reece was born in McDowell County, NC on October 28, 1940, to the late Albin Price and Edna Gallion Price. He was married to his wife of fifteen years, Virginia L. Price. He served his...
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...
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