Obituaries
Charles Henry Williams
Sep 29, 2021
Charles Henry Williams, age 74, of Winston-Salem, formerly of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Mission Hospital.
A native of McDowell County, Charles was born on July 31, 1947, to the late Frank and Louella Wilkerson Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Annie Williams O'Neil, Laura Williams Moore,...
Elizabeth Hennessee Poteat
Sep 29, 2021
Elizabeth Hennessee Poteat, 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born in McDowell County on August 13, 1941 to the late Wade Hampton Hennessee, Jr. “Bud” and Gladys Young Hennessee “Dutch.” Elizabeth was an excellent cook and a talented musician who played the piano, organ, and...
Jeffrey Winfield Tilley
Sep 28, 2021
Jeffrey Winfield Tilley, age 54, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 into the arms of Jesus. He was born in Buncombe County on April 25, 1967 to the late Ben and Carolyn Withrow Tilley.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Shellie Boone. Jeff was a member of Garden Creek...
Margie Lee Hollifield Cruz
Sep 28, 2021
Margie Lee Hollifield Cruz, 59, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at her residence.
She was born December 04, 1961 to Peggy Biggerstaff Hollifield and the late Marlowe Hollifield. She is also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Hollifield. Margie enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a loving wife and mother, but being...
Mary "Gogo" Golden Piercy
Sep 27, 2021
On September 27, 2021 Mary Golden Piercy, known affectionately as Gogo, went to be with Jesus whom she loved so much and sang one of her favorite songs about, Jesus Loves Me. Born on December 27, 1931 to Norman and Bessie Grant, Gogo spent most of her life in an old yellow home on Main Street in Old Fort. She...
Ronald "Ronnie" Wilford Scott
Sep 27, 2021
Ronald Wilford Scott, also known as Ronnie, age 66, of Spindale, North Carolina passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 at Rutherford Medical Hospital. A native of Nebo, Ronnie was born on December 16, 1954 to the late James Scott and Odie Withrow Scott. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joann Aiken Scott, a brother, James Willie Scott,...
Joseph Carol Wheeler
Sep 26, 2021
In the evening of Sunday, September 26, 2021, Joseph Carol Wheeler passed away at Memorial Campus in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, Joe was born on February 4, 1956 to the late Arnold and Eula Robinson Wheeler.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Tavis Wheeler. Joe Wheeler is the definition of authentic. He lived his life on...
Richard Earl Gilbert
Sep 25, 2021
Richard Earl Gilbert, age 73, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 25, 2021.
A burial will take place on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.
John "Jerry" Ellis Wilson
Sep 24, 2021
John "Jerry" Ellis Wilson, 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Yancey County on March 02, 1941 to the late Bryan Wilson Dora Effler Wilson. He is also preceded in death by eight sisters. John enjoyed music, and he liked his gun and watch collections. He loved camping and...
Mary Buchanan Jones
Sep 24, 2021
Mary Buchanan Jones, age 93, of Marion, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life on Friday, September 24, 2021 at her residence.
A native of Yancey County, she was born August 06, 1928 to the late Fonzer Buchanan and Deal Honeycutt Buchanan. Mrs. Jones worked in textiles for most of her life. A great provider, she enjoyed fixing big meals for...
Franciene Stanley McKinney
Sep 24, 2021
Franciene Stanley McKinney, age 68, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born in Millinocket, Maine on December 3, 1952 to Evangeline York Thompson and the late Ronald Thompson.
She is preceded in death by her first husband, Charles A. Stanley; her son, Charles “MD” Stanley and one brother, Ron Thompson. Franciene...
Wanda Sue Brigman Smith
Sep 24, 2021
In the early morning of hours of Friday, September 24, 2021, Wanda Sue Brigman Smith passed away at Blue Ridge Hospital. She was born on March 25, 1955 in Newport, Tennessee to the late Billy and Mary Atkins Brigman.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Ilene Brown. Wanda was a loving mother and grandmother...
Mark Dwain Dalton
Sep 23, 2021
Mark Dwain Dalton, age 58, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Memorial Campus. A native of McDowell County, Mark was born on November 28, 1962 to the late Hubert and Georgia Painter Dalton.
Mark was a member of Valley Chapel Baptist Church and was known as a kind man who like helping others....
Brian Randall Justice
Sep 22, 2021
Brian Randall Justice, 44, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. He was born in Rutherford County on August 09, 1977 to Debra Blankenship Cox and the late William “Hattie” Justice. Brian worked as a logger. He will be remembered as a good, kind-hearted person who loved the...
Jose Andres Martinez Chavez
Sep 22, 2021
Jose Andres Martinez Chavez, 20, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Beam Funeral Service.
Burial will be in Michoacan, Mexico.
Vicente Martinez Morales
Sep 22, 2021
Vicente “Chente” Martinez Morales, 53, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
He was born in Mexico on July 12, 1968. Chente enjoyed being outdoors. He worked as a landscaper and will be remembered as a hard worker. Even after a hard day’s work, he always made time for his...
Thomas Michael Salyer, Jr.
Sep 21, 2021
Thomas Michael Salyer, Jr., 47, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Vidant Hospice in Greenville, North Carolina. He was born in Burke County on April 13, 1971 to Thomas “Mike” Salyer, Sr. and Debra Silver. Thomas enjoyed listening to different types of music. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making others laugh....
Michael Steven Hodges
Sep 20, 2021
Michael Steven Hodges, 55, of Lenoir, North Carolina, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021.
A native of Avery County, he was born January 06, 1966 to Margaret Gragg Hodges Hackney and the late Sherman Bill Hodges. Michael was a very intelligent man that enjoyed reading and working puzzles, including crosswords and sudokus. He enjoyed horticulture and working with wild plants...
Charles Leroy Howard
Sep 20, 2021
On the night of Monday, September 20, 2021, Charles L. Howard, Sr. passed away at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born in Lancaster, South Carolina on March 23, 1946 to the late Carl and Hallie Isaacs Howard.
Charles loved the Lord, his family, his friends, and his church family and had a wonderful sense...
Charles Henry Williams
Sep 29, 2021
Charles Henry Williams, age 74, of Winston-Salem, formerly of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Mission Hospital.
A native of McDowell County, Charles was born on July 31, 1947, to the late Frank and Louella Wilkerson Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Annie Williams O'Neil, Laura Williams Moore,...
Elizabeth Hennessee Poteat
Sep 29, 2021
Elizabeth Hennessee Poteat, 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born in McDowell County on August 13, 1941 to the late Wade Hampton Hennessee, Jr. “Bud” and Gladys Young Hennessee “Dutch.” Elizabeth was an excellent cook and a talented musician who played the piano, organ, and...
Jeffrey Winfield Tilley
Sep 28, 2021
Jeffrey Winfield Tilley, age 54, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 into the arms of Jesus. He was born in Buncombe County on April 25, 1967 to the late Ben and Carolyn Withrow Tilley.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Shellie Boone. Jeff was a member of Garden Creek...
Margie Lee Hollifield Cruz
Sep 28, 2021
Margie Lee Hollifield Cruz, 59, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at her residence.
She was born December 04, 1961 to Peggy Biggerstaff Hollifield and the late Marlowe Hollifield. She is also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Hollifield. Margie enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a loving wife and mother, but being...
Mary "Gogo" Golden Piercy
Sep 27, 2021
On September 27, 2021 Mary Golden Piercy, known affectionately as Gogo, went to be with Jesus whom she loved so much and sang one of her favorite songs about, Jesus Loves Me. Born on December 27, 1931 to Norman and Bessie Grant, Gogo spent most of her life in an old yellow home on Main Street in Old Fort. She...
Ronald "Ronnie" Wilford Scott
Sep 27, 2021
Ronald Wilford Scott, also known as Ronnie, age 66, of Spindale, North Carolina passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 at Rutherford Medical Hospital. A native of Nebo, Ronnie was born on December 16, 1954 to the late James Scott and Odie Withrow Scott. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joann Aiken Scott, a brother, James Willie Scott,...
Joseph Carol Wheeler
Sep 26, 2021
In the evening of Sunday, September 26, 2021, Joseph Carol Wheeler passed away at Memorial Campus in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, Joe was born on February 4, 1956 to the late Arnold and Eula Robinson Wheeler.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Tavis Wheeler. Joe Wheeler is the definition of authentic. He lived his life on...
Richard Earl Gilbert
Sep 25, 2021
Richard Earl Gilbert, age 73, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 25, 2021.
A burial will take place on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.
John "Jerry" Ellis Wilson
Sep 24, 2021
John "Jerry" Ellis Wilson, 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Yancey County on March 02, 1941 to the late Bryan Wilson Dora Effler Wilson. He is also preceded in death by eight sisters. John enjoyed music, and he liked his gun and watch collections. He loved camping and...
Mary Buchanan Jones
Sep 24, 2021
Mary Buchanan Jones, age 93, of Marion, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life on Friday, September 24, 2021 at her residence.
A native of Yancey County, she was born August 06, 1928 to the late Fonzer Buchanan and Deal Honeycutt Buchanan. Mrs. Jones worked in textiles for most of her life. A great provider, she enjoyed fixing big meals for...
Franciene Stanley McKinney
Sep 24, 2021
Franciene Stanley McKinney, age 68, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born in Millinocket, Maine on December 3, 1952 to Evangeline York Thompson and the late Ronald Thompson.
She is preceded in death by her first husband, Charles A. Stanley; her son, Charles “MD” Stanley and one brother, Ron Thompson. Franciene...
Wanda Sue Brigman Smith
Sep 24, 2021
In the early morning of hours of Friday, September 24, 2021, Wanda Sue Brigman Smith passed away at Blue Ridge Hospital. She was born on March 25, 1955 in Newport, Tennessee to the late Billy and Mary Atkins Brigman.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Ilene Brown. Wanda was a loving mother and grandmother...
Mark Dwain Dalton
Sep 23, 2021
Mark Dwain Dalton, age 58, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Memorial Campus. A native of McDowell County, Mark was born on November 28, 1962 to the late Hubert and Georgia Painter Dalton.
Mark was a member of Valley Chapel Baptist Church and was known as a kind man who like helping others....
Brian Randall Justice
Sep 22, 2021
Brian Randall Justice, 44, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. He was born in Rutherford County on August 09, 1977 to Debra Blankenship Cox and the late William “Hattie” Justice. Brian worked as a logger. He will be remembered as a good, kind-hearted person who loved the...
Jose Andres Martinez Chavez
Sep 22, 2021
Jose Andres Martinez Chavez, 20, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Beam Funeral Service.
Burial will be in Michoacan, Mexico.
Vicente Martinez Morales
Sep 22, 2021
Vicente “Chente” Martinez Morales, 53, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
He was born in Mexico on July 12, 1968. Chente enjoyed being outdoors. He worked as a landscaper and will be remembered as a hard worker. Even after a hard day’s work, he always made time for his...
Thomas Michael Salyer, Jr.
Sep 21, 2021
Thomas Michael Salyer, Jr., 47, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Vidant Hospice in Greenville, North Carolina. He was born in Burke County on April 13, 1971 to Thomas “Mike” Salyer, Sr. and Debra Silver. Thomas enjoyed listening to different types of music. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making others laugh....
Michael Steven Hodges
Sep 20, 2021
Michael Steven Hodges, 55, of Lenoir, North Carolina, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021.
A native of Avery County, he was born January 06, 1966 to Margaret Gragg Hodges Hackney and the late Sherman Bill Hodges. Michael was a very intelligent man that enjoyed reading and working puzzles, including crosswords and sudokus. He enjoyed horticulture and working with wild plants...
Charles Leroy Howard
Sep 20, 2021
On the night of Monday, September 20, 2021, Charles L. Howard, Sr. passed away at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born in Lancaster, South Carolina on March 23, 1946 to the late Carl and Hallie Isaacs Howard.
Charles loved the Lord, his family, his friends, and his church family and had a wonderful sense...
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