Obituaries
Bonnie Gail Conner
Feb 2, 2022
Bonnie Gail Cox Conner, 65, of Morganton, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022.
Bonnie was born in Surry County on December 2, 1956 to the late Marvin Cox and the late Virginia Watson Cox. Bonnie was known as a strong willed lady that loved spending time with her family that she loved very much.
In addition to her parents, she...
Charlotte Elaine Smith Wright
Feb 1, 2022
On the evening of Tuesday, February 1, 2022, Charlotte Elaine Smith Wright passed away at Mission McDowell. A native of McDowell County, Charlotte was born on October 16, 1938 to the late Clarence and Virginia Wiseman Smith.
She is preceded in death by her great-grandson, Rhylee James Woody and one brother, Van Harold Smith.
...
Winston Louis Vess
Jan 31, 2022
Winston Louis Vess, infant son of David Jennings Vess, Jr. and Karlee Dalton Vess went home into the arms of Jesus on Monday, January 31, 2022.
Along with his parents he is survived by his paternal grandparents, David and Janet Vess; paternal great-grandmother, Jean Ward; maternal grandfather, Todd Dalton; maternal grandmother, Martie Blackmon (Jimmie); maternal great-grandfather, Winston “Junior” Dalton...
Howard Edward Morris, Sr.
Jan 30, 2022
Mr. Howard Edward Morris, Sr., age 89, of Old Fort went to be with his Lord on Sunday, January 30, 2022 while surrounded by his family and closest friends. A native of McDowell County, Howard was born on September 10, 1932 to the late Erbie and Elda Johnson Morris.
Along with his parents, he...
Charles Edward Pinkerton
Jan 29, 2022
Charles Edward Pinkerton, 85, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
He was born in Buncombe County on November 18, 1936 to the late Claude and Bertha Pinkerton. He is also preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Reba Pinkerton.
Charles was a supervisor at Leviton Manufacturing for many years. He...
Kathleen "Katie" Elizabeth Noyes Jernigan
Jan 29, 2022
On Saturday, January 29, 2022, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, Kathleen Elizabeth Noyes Jernigan passed away at her residence. She was born in Mecklenburg County on April 18, 1986 to Robert Noyes, III and Wanda Shuford Noyes.
Katie was a lover of life and always brought joy to those she met. She was strong in her faith and...
Louis "Herbie" Edward Reece
Jan 28, 2022
Louis “Herbie” Edward Reece, 49, of Canton, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022.
Herbie was born in Burke County on January 24, 1973 to Donald Wayne and the late Vivian Joyce Jairl Reece. He was a member of Sunny Point Baptist Church in Canton. Herbie loved fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren. He also loved...
John Dee "Jim" Kirby
Jan 28, 2022
John Dee “Jim” Kirby, 79, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at his residence.
He was born in McDowell County on March 03, 1942 to the late James William Kirby and lily Mae Davis Kirby.
Jim was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a jokester, and he enjoyed woodworking and gardening....
Sandra Duncan Grant
Jan 28, 2022
Sandra Duncan Grant, 66, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at her residence.
She was born in McDowell County on August 03, 1955 to the late Ben Daniel Duncan and Mary Dulaney Duncan.
Sandra graduated from McDowell Technical Community College and worked as a CNA. She was a longtime employee of Cedarbrook Residential...
Scotty Allen Stevens
Jan 26, 2022
Scotty Allen Stevens Sr., 53, of Old Fort, went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2022.
Scotty was born in McDowell County on April 25, 1968 to Norman Lee Stevens and Tina Elaine Silver Butler. Scotty was known as “Mr. Fixit” because of his many talents. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and NASCAR. Scotty loved his dogs Zoey and...
Mickey Ray Miller
Jan 25, 2022
Mickey Ray Miller, 76, of Marion, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, January 25, 2022.
Mickey was born in McDowell County to the late Teleta Miller on July 1, 1945. Mickey was a retired carpenter. He loved to work in his garden and was a farmer for many years. Some of his favorite hobbies were playing cards and...
Dorothy Lee McPeters Morgan
Jan 25, 2022
Dorothy Lee McPeters Morgan, 76, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Watauga Medical Center.
She was born in Yancey County on July 28, 1945 to the late Ollis McPeters and Arvena Hensley McPeters.
Dorothy was a great woman of faith and a member of West Marion Baptist Church. She loved working with flowers...
Gary James Weiler, Sr.
Jan 25, 2022
Gary James Weiler, Sr., of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, passed away January 25, 2022 at the Mitchell House.
No services are planned at this time.
Juanita Hughes Wise
Jan 24, 2022
Juanita Hughes Wise, age 72, passed away peacefully in the arms of her daughter Layla on January 24, 2022 at her home. A daughter of the late Calvin and Deckie Hughes, she was a direct descendant of Jeremiah Hughes, founder of Roaring Creek. She was born on Roaring Creek December 18, 1949, one of 7 siblings. She was a cherished...
Mary Edwards Greene
Jan 24, 2022
On Monday, January 24, 2022, Mary Juanita Edwards Greene, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, while surrounded by her family.
Mary was born in Bakersville, NC on August 15, 1940, to the late Carson and Nettie Ollis Edwards. She was married to her husband of sixty years, William Eugene Greene, who passed away in 2019. Mary was...
Monroe "Billy" Hollifield
Jan 23, 2022
Under the Carolina blue skies Sunday afternoon, January 23, 2022, Monroe “Billy” Hollifield went home to be with the Lord. He was born March 14, 1960 in McDowell County to the late “Bill” E. Hollifield Sr. and Edna Marie Ray Hollifield.He is preceded in death by his brother Pfc. Charles Wayne Hollifield, niece Tonya Marie Edwards and nephew Matthew Evan...
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...
Bonnie Gail Conner
Feb 2, 2022
Bonnie Gail Cox Conner, 65, of Morganton, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022.
Bonnie was born in Surry County on December 2, 1956 to the late Marvin Cox and the late Virginia Watson Cox. Bonnie was known as a strong willed lady that loved spending time with her family that she loved very much.
In addition to her parents, she...
Charlotte Elaine Smith Wright
Feb 1, 2022
On the evening of Tuesday, February 1, 2022, Charlotte Elaine Smith Wright passed away at Mission McDowell. A native of McDowell County, Charlotte was born on October 16, 1938 to the late Clarence and Virginia Wiseman Smith.
She is preceded in death by her great-grandson, Rhylee James Woody and one brother, Van Harold Smith.
...
Winston Louis Vess
Jan 31, 2022
Winston Louis Vess, infant son of David Jennings Vess, Jr. and Karlee Dalton Vess went home into the arms of Jesus on Monday, January 31, 2022.
Along with his parents he is survived by his paternal grandparents, David and Janet Vess; paternal great-grandmother, Jean Ward; maternal grandfather, Todd Dalton; maternal grandmother, Martie Blackmon (Jimmie); maternal great-grandfather, Winston “Junior” Dalton...
Howard Edward Morris, Sr.
Jan 30, 2022
Mr. Howard Edward Morris, Sr., age 89, of Old Fort went to be with his Lord on Sunday, January 30, 2022 while surrounded by his family and closest friends. A native of McDowell County, Howard was born on September 10, 1932 to the late Erbie and Elda Johnson Morris.
Along with his parents, he...
Charles Edward Pinkerton
Jan 29, 2022
Charles Edward Pinkerton, 85, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
He was born in Buncombe County on November 18, 1936 to the late Claude and Bertha Pinkerton. He is also preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Reba Pinkerton.
Charles was a supervisor at Leviton Manufacturing for many years. He...
Kathleen "Katie" Elizabeth Noyes Jernigan
Jan 29, 2022
On Saturday, January 29, 2022, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, Kathleen Elizabeth Noyes Jernigan passed away at her residence. She was born in Mecklenburg County on April 18, 1986 to Robert Noyes, III and Wanda Shuford Noyes.
Katie was a lover of life and always brought joy to those she met. She was strong in her faith and...
Louis "Herbie" Edward Reece
Jan 28, 2022
Louis “Herbie” Edward Reece, 49, of Canton, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022.
Herbie was born in Burke County on January 24, 1973 to Donald Wayne and the late Vivian Joyce Jairl Reece. He was a member of Sunny Point Baptist Church in Canton. Herbie loved fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren. He also loved...
John Dee "Jim" Kirby
Jan 28, 2022
John Dee “Jim” Kirby, 79, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at his residence.
He was born in McDowell County on March 03, 1942 to the late James William Kirby and lily Mae Davis Kirby.
Jim was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a jokester, and he enjoyed woodworking and gardening....
Sandra Duncan Grant
Jan 28, 2022
Sandra Duncan Grant, 66, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at her residence.
She was born in McDowell County on August 03, 1955 to the late Ben Daniel Duncan and Mary Dulaney Duncan.
Sandra graduated from McDowell Technical Community College and worked as a CNA. She was a longtime employee of Cedarbrook Residential...
Scotty Allen Stevens
Jan 26, 2022
Scotty Allen Stevens Sr., 53, of Old Fort, went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2022.
Scotty was born in McDowell County on April 25, 1968 to Norman Lee Stevens and Tina Elaine Silver Butler. Scotty was known as “Mr. Fixit” because of his many talents. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and NASCAR. Scotty loved his dogs Zoey and...
Mickey Ray Miller
Jan 25, 2022
Mickey Ray Miller, 76, of Marion, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, January 25, 2022.
Mickey was born in McDowell County to the late Teleta Miller on July 1, 1945. Mickey was a retired carpenter. He loved to work in his garden and was a farmer for many years. Some of his favorite hobbies were playing cards and...
Dorothy Lee McPeters Morgan
Jan 25, 2022
Dorothy Lee McPeters Morgan, 76, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Watauga Medical Center.
She was born in Yancey County on July 28, 1945 to the late Ollis McPeters and Arvena Hensley McPeters.
Dorothy was a great woman of faith and a member of West Marion Baptist Church. She loved working with flowers...
Gary James Weiler, Sr.
Jan 25, 2022
Gary James Weiler, Sr., of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, passed away January 25, 2022 at the Mitchell House.
No services are planned at this time.
Juanita Hughes Wise
Jan 24, 2022
Juanita Hughes Wise, age 72, passed away peacefully in the arms of her daughter Layla on January 24, 2022 at her home. A daughter of the late Calvin and Deckie Hughes, she was a direct descendant of Jeremiah Hughes, founder of Roaring Creek. She was born on Roaring Creek December 18, 1949, one of 7 siblings. She was a cherished...
Mary Edwards Greene
Jan 24, 2022
On Monday, January 24, 2022, Mary Juanita Edwards Greene, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, while surrounded by her family.
Mary was born in Bakersville, NC on August 15, 1940, to the late Carson and Nettie Ollis Edwards. She was married to her husband of sixty years, William Eugene Greene, who passed away in 2019. Mary was...
Monroe "Billy" Hollifield
Jan 23, 2022
Under the Carolina blue skies Sunday afternoon, January 23, 2022, Monroe “Billy” Hollifield went home to be with the Lord. He was born March 14, 1960 in McDowell County to the late “Bill” E. Hollifield Sr. and Edna Marie Ray Hollifield.He is preceded in death by his brother Pfc. Charles Wayne Hollifield, niece Tonya Marie Edwards and nephew Matthew Evan...
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...
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