Obituaries
Ricky Nelson Whitson
Feb 19, 2025
Ricky Nelson Whitson, born on February 7, 1960, in Erwin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, humor, and resilience. Ricky was a retired truck driver, having dedicated many years to a profession that took him on extensive journeys across the country. His career came to a close when health challenges made it...
Jeffery Alphonza Allison
Feb 19, 2025
March 20th 1964-February 19th 2025
At 59 years young Boady passed away peacefully with family by his side. Boady was from Old Fort NC Born and Raised. He was one of twelve children. He was a jack of all trades. He loved to fish and build things he was very talented. He worked for Wilson Marble for many years. Boady was...
Daniel Wayne Scott
Feb 18, 2025
Daniel Wayne Scott, 59, of Marion, passed away Tuesday morning, February 18, 2025 at Elevate Health & Rehab in Asheville.
He was born in Florida on October 6, 1965 to the late Clay Jackson Scott and Lillian Eugene Earley Scott.
In accordance with his wishes, no services will be held.
Howard Noel Revis
Feb 17, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, Howard Noel Revis, age 80, on February 17, 2025.
Howard was born to Richard and Hattie Tipton Revis from Sugar Hill. He grew up surrounded by a loving family and community that made him the amazing man everyone knew and loved. His childhood friends became...
Warren Cameron Abee
Feb 16, 2025
Warren Cameron Abee, 69, passed away at the Mitchell House on Sunday morning, February 16, 2025.
No services are planned.
David Terry McPeak, Sr.
Feb 16, 2025
David Terry McPeak, Sr., 76, of Marion, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
A native of Bradford County, Florida, David was born July 1, 1948 to the late William Columbus McPeak and Cora Strickland McPeak.
David was a retired captain and served in law enforcement. He was also a proud veteran of the United States Army. He...
Judith Anne Keller West
Feb 16, 2025
Judith Anne Keller West, of Marion, was born December 11, 1938 and passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025.
She was the daughter of Joseph Keller and Virginia Pierpont Keller Hamilton and the stepdaughter of Herbert Hamilton. She was raised in a blended family and was the eldest of nine children. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty...
Martin Eugene Cooper
Feb 16, 2025
Martin Eugene Cooper, 63, of Nebo, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 at his residence.
He was born in McDowell County on April 12, 1961. Marty will be remembered for his wonderful wood-working skills. He enjoyed making custom birdhouses and various pieces of furniture. His family will forever cherish his creations. Marty also enjoyed wildlife. Whether he was bear hunting or...
Retha Mae Williams Hicks
Feb 16, 2025
Retha Mae Williams Hicks, age 91, of Marion, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 16, 2025 at her home.
A native of Waynesville, North Carolina, Retha was born to the late John Williams and Nola Giles Williams on May 4, 1933. She was known as a hard-worker who loved her family. She had wonderful gardening skills and...
Katherine Miller Marlow Gallion
Feb 15, 2025
Katherine Miller Marlow Gallion, 86, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Mission Hospital McDowell.
Katherine was born in McDowell County on February 5, 1939, to the late Mary Pearl White Marlow and Isaac Elijah Marlow, Jr. She was one of seven children: Garnell Broadwell, Howard Marlow, Fay Marlow, Jack Marlow, Barbara Dennie, and...
Teresa Faye Ward Garner
Feb 14, 2025
Teresa Faye Ward Garner, 65, of Marion, NC, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025, at Mission McDowell Hospital.
Teresa was born on April 7, 1959, in Wilmington, NC, to the late Pearlie Mae Jones and Leon Ward, Sr. She was married to her husband of fifty years, Lester Wayne Garner, Sr. Teresa enjoyed painting, crafting, and working with her plants. She...
Willie Jack Terry
Feb 13, 2025
Willie Jack Terry, 80, of Nebo, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025, at his residence.
Willie was born in McDowell County, NC to the late Ellsworth Jesse Terry and Lilly Hamby Terry. He was a member of Garden Creek Baptist Church in Marion. Willie was a blessing to his family his entire life. He was fun loving man who loved the...
Lewis Frederick Stevens
Feb 12, 2025
Our sweet Papa, Lewis Frederick Stevens age 73, left his body on Wednesday February 12, 2025 to live in the sunsets and whispers of the gentle spring breeze.
He was married to the love of his life, Joyce, for almost 54 years. If you knew him, you knew he was crazy about her. He wrote her love letters and poems, picked...
Emma Mae McKinney
Feb 12, 2025
Emma Mae Bishop McKinney, passed away peacefully at her residence on February 12, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on February 9, 1940, in Warren County, Ohio, Emma lived a vibrant life characterized by her adventurous spirit and deep bonds with family and friends.
Emma was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend who cherished every moment spent with her loved...
Patsy Jo Hunsinger Bradley
Feb 12, 2025
On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Patsy Jo Hunsinger Bradley, of Forest City, passed away at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. She was 76 years old.
Patsy was born in Shelby, North Carolina on January 4, 1949 to the late Johney Franklin Hunsinger and Ava Nell Martin Smith. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Donald Norman.
Her career spanned many...
Judy Lee Mills Buff
Feb 11, 2025
Judy Lee Mills Buff, 74, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on the morning of Tuesday, February 11, 2025 while at her home.
She was born in Marion on August 19, 1950 to the late William Grady Mills and Mary Margaret Lanning Mills.
Judy's career in the textiles industry was marked by hard work and dedication, and she later retired...
Terry Lee Arrowood
Feb 10, 2025
Terry Lee Arrowood, beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her residence on February 10, 2025. Born on March 26, 1954, in Lincoln County, Missouri, she was a woman of immense love and generosity, cherished for her giving nature and kind spirit.
Terry, known for her warm heart, dedicated her life to those she loved. She was a...
Ruth Elizabeth Webb Willis
Feb 10, 2025
Ruth Elizabeth Webb Willis, age 94, of Nebo, peacefully departed this life on the morning of Monday, February 10, 2025 at Autumn Care of Marion.
A native of McDowell County, she was born January 16, 1931 to the late William Webb and Nellie Willis Webb.
Ruth was a lifetime member of First Free Will Baptist Church of Marion where she was very...
Rev. Beauford Brown
Feb 9, 2025
Rev. Beauford Brown, 66, of Hickory, went home to be with the Lord, on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at his residence.
Beauford was born in Long Island, New York on July 2, 1958, to the late Kenneth Dwyer and Sarah Mae Brown. He served his country proudly in the United States Army and was a correctional officer at the Foothills Correctional...
Hubert Carl Stapleton
Feb 9, 2025
Hubert Carl Stapleton, 73, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
Hubert was born in Asheville, North Carolina on June 3, 1951 to the late Betty Ann Walker and Alvin Hubert Stapleton. Hubert served in the United States Army. He loved hunting and fishing, Western T.V., Star Wars, and Jesus.
Hubert was preceded...
Ricky Nelson Whitson
Feb 19, 2025
Ricky Nelson Whitson, born on February 7, 1960, in Erwin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, humor, and resilience. Ricky was a retired truck driver, having dedicated many years to a profession that took him on extensive journeys across the country. His career came to a close when health challenges made it...
Jeffery Alphonza Allison
Feb 19, 2025
March 20th 1964-February 19th 2025
At 59 years young Boady passed away peacefully with family by his side. Boady was from Old Fort NC Born and Raised. He was one of twelve children. He was a jack of all trades. He loved to fish and build things he was very talented. He worked for Wilson Marble for many years. Boady was...
Daniel Wayne Scott
Feb 18, 2025
Daniel Wayne Scott, 59, of Marion, passed away Tuesday morning, February 18, 2025 at Elevate Health & Rehab in Asheville.
He was born in Florida on October 6, 1965 to the late Clay Jackson Scott and Lillian Eugene Earley Scott.
In accordance with his wishes, no services will be held.
Howard Noel Revis
Feb 17, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, Howard Noel Revis, age 80, on February 17, 2025.
Howard was born to Richard and Hattie Tipton Revis from Sugar Hill. He grew up surrounded by a loving family and community that made him the amazing man everyone knew and loved. His childhood friends became...
Warren Cameron Abee
Feb 16, 2025
Warren Cameron Abee, 69, passed away at the Mitchell House on Sunday morning, February 16, 2025.
No services are planned.
David Terry McPeak, Sr.
Feb 16, 2025
David Terry McPeak, Sr., 76, of Marion, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
A native of Bradford County, Florida, David was born July 1, 1948 to the late William Columbus McPeak and Cora Strickland McPeak.
David was a retired captain and served in law enforcement. He was also a proud veteran of the United States Army. He...
Judith Anne Keller West
Feb 16, 2025
Judith Anne Keller West, of Marion, was born December 11, 1938 and passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025.
She was the daughter of Joseph Keller and Virginia Pierpont Keller Hamilton and the stepdaughter of Herbert Hamilton. She was raised in a blended family and was the eldest of nine children. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty...
Martin Eugene Cooper
Feb 16, 2025
Martin Eugene Cooper, 63, of Nebo, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 at his residence.
He was born in McDowell County on April 12, 1961. Marty will be remembered for his wonderful wood-working skills. He enjoyed making custom birdhouses and various pieces of furniture. His family will forever cherish his creations. Marty also enjoyed wildlife. Whether he was bear hunting or...
Retha Mae Williams Hicks
Feb 16, 2025
Retha Mae Williams Hicks, age 91, of Marion, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 16, 2025 at her home.
A native of Waynesville, North Carolina, Retha was born to the late John Williams and Nola Giles Williams on May 4, 1933. She was known as a hard-worker who loved her family. She had wonderful gardening skills and...
Katherine Miller Marlow Gallion
Feb 15, 2025
Katherine Miller Marlow Gallion, 86, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Mission Hospital McDowell.
Katherine was born in McDowell County on February 5, 1939, to the late Mary Pearl White Marlow and Isaac Elijah Marlow, Jr. She was one of seven children: Garnell Broadwell, Howard Marlow, Fay Marlow, Jack Marlow, Barbara Dennie, and...
Teresa Faye Ward Garner
Feb 14, 2025
Teresa Faye Ward Garner, 65, of Marion, NC, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025, at Mission McDowell Hospital.
Teresa was born on April 7, 1959, in Wilmington, NC, to the late Pearlie Mae Jones and Leon Ward, Sr. She was married to her husband of fifty years, Lester Wayne Garner, Sr. Teresa enjoyed painting, crafting, and working with her plants. She...
Willie Jack Terry
Feb 13, 2025
Willie Jack Terry, 80, of Nebo, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025, at his residence.
Willie was born in McDowell County, NC to the late Ellsworth Jesse Terry and Lilly Hamby Terry. He was a member of Garden Creek Baptist Church in Marion. Willie was a blessing to his family his entire life. He was fun loving man who loved the...
Lewis Frederick Stevens
Feb 12, 2025
Our sweet Papa, Lewis Frederick Stevens age 73, left his body on Wednesday February 12, 2025 to live in the sunsets and whispers of the gentle spring breeze.
He was married to the love of his life, Joyce, for almost 54 years. If you knew him, you knew he was crazy about her. He wrote her love letters and poems, picked...
Emma Mae McKinney
Feb 12, 2025
Emma Mae Bishop McKinney, passed away peacefully at her residence on February 12, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on February 9, 1940, in Warren County, Ohio, Emma lived a vibrant life characterized by her adventurous spirit and deep bonds with family and friends.
Emma was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend who cherished every moment spent with her loved...
Patsy Jo Hunsinger Bradley
Feb 12, 2025
On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Patsy Jo Hunsinger Bradley, of Forest City, passed away at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. She was 76 years old.
Patsy was born in Shelby, North Carolina on January 4, 1949 to the late Johney Franklin Hunsinger and Ava Nell Martin Smith. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Donald Norman.
Her career spanned many...
Judy Lee Mills Buff
Feb 11, 2025
Judy Lee Mills Buff, 74, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on the morning of Tuesday, February 11, 2025 while at her home.
She was born in Marion on August 19, 1950 to the late William Grady Mills and Mary Margaret Lanning Mills.
Judy's career in the textiles industry was marked by hard work and dedication, and she later retired...
Terry Lee Arrowood
Feb 10, 2025
Terry Lee Arrowood, beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her residence on February 10, 2025. Born on March 26, 1954, in Lincoln County, Missouri, she was a woman of immense love and generosity, cherished for her giving nature and kind spirit.
Terry, known for her warm heart, dedicated her life to those she loved. She was a...
Ruth Elizabeth Webb Willis
Feb 10, 2025
Ruth Elizabeth Webb Willis, age 94, of Nebo, peacefully departed this life on the morning of Monday, February 10, 2025 at Autumn Care of Marion.
A native of McDowell County, she was born January 16, 1931 to the late William Webb and Nellie Willis Webb.
Ruth was a lifetime member of First Free Will Baptist Church of Marion where she was very...
Rev. Beauford Brown
Feb 9, 2025
Rev. Beauford Brown, 66, of Hickory, went home to be with the Lord, on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at his residence.
Beauford was born in Long Island, New York on July 2, 1958, to the late Kenneth Dwyer and Sarah Mae Brown. He served his country proudly in the United States Army and was a correctional officer at the Foothills Correctional...
Hubert Carl Stapleton
Feb 9, 2025
Hubert Carl Stapleton, 73, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
Hubert was born in Asheville, North Carolina on June 3, 1951 to the late Betty Ann Walker and Alvin Hubert Stapleton. Hubert served in the United States Army. He loved hunting and fishing, Western T.V., Star Wars, and Jesus.
Hubert was preceded...
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