Obituaries
Rebecca Jo Deal
May 14, 2021
Rebecca Jo Hayes Deal, age 71, of Morganton, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Friday, May 14, 2021 at her residence with her loving family by her side. The daughter of the late Rumulus and Ada Transou Hayes, she was born in Wilkes County, North Carolina on July 21, 1949.
An amazing, loving and...
Reginald "Reggie" Claude Moody
May 13, 2021
Reginald “Reggie” Claude Moody, age 73, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 after a long battle with illness. Reggie was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on June 13, 1947 to Claude and Louise Harr Moody.
Reggie served in the United States Army from 1970-73. Once he returned from his tour of duty, he received his bachelor’s degree in...
Rosa Lavada Gibson
May 12, 2021
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 12, 2021, Rosa Lavada Davis Gibson, age 91, of Weaverville, North Carolina, crossed over into her Heavenly home while at the Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation in Weaverville. A native of Buncombe County, North Carolina, she was born on April 28, 1930 and was the daughter of the late William...
Jerome "Ken" Luckey
May 12, 2021
Mr. Jerome “Ken” Luckey, age 72, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. The son of the late Charles and Lucille Lytle Luckey, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on January 02, 1949.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Amanda Dawn Hubbard
May 11, 2021
Amanda Dawn Clark Hubbard, 30, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.
A native of McDowell County, she was born August 30, 1990 to Michael Dewayne Clark and the late Paula McKinney Clark.
Amanda was known as a very caring and loving person. She was a selfless woman, always putting others...
Donna Jean Manis
May 10, 2021
Donna Jean Manis, age 75, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills SECU Inpatient Unit in Forest City, North Carolina. Donna was born in Dade City, Florida on December 19, 1945.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Enoch Manis, Sr.; one son, Enoch Manis, Jr.;...
Daniel Lee Freeman
May 10, 2021
Daniel "Danny" Lee Freeman, age 62, of Nebo, passed away, Monday May 10, 2021 at his residence. A native of Marion, he was born October 6, 1958 to the late Robert and MaeBelle Hutchins Freeman. Danny was preceded in death by one brother Larry Stewart Freeman, and a niece Tiffany Lynn Freeman.
Danny is survived by two brothers...
Joretta "Jody" Roberts
May 9, 2021
Joretta “Jody” Finley Roberts, age 70, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, May 09, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion. The daughter of the late Earl and Gladys Lewis Finley, Jody was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on November 03, 1950.
An avid animal lover, Jody absolutely loved spending time with her daughter and...
Wayne Franklin Smith
May 9, 2021
Mr. Wayne Franklin Smith, age 67, of Morganton, passed away on Sunday, May 09, 2021. He was born on March 28, 1954, in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Lee Forrest and Selma Plemmons Smith.
Wayne enjoyed woodworking and mechanic work, especially on older cars. He loved his pets and watching drag racing.
In addition to his parents, he...
Helen Francis Gladden
May 9, 2021
Mrs. Helen Francis Gladden (Blanton), of Marion, NC, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at the age of 85. She had been a resident of Marion since 1978.
Helen was born to parents Alfred and Susie Blanton in Slope Hollow, Louellen, KY, on November 24, 1935. She was the second of 9 children. Growing up in the coal fields...
Henry David Layfield
May 9, 2021
Henry David Layfield, age 87, passed away on Sunday, May 09, 2021. He was born on December 17, 1933, to the late Guy and Annie Williamson Layfield.
Henry retired from Drexel. He was a loving brother and a friend to everyone.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Layfield.
Left...
Mildred "Marilyn" Wilson
May 9, 2021
On the evening of Sunday, May 09, 2021, Mildred “Marilyn” Wilson, 82, of High Point, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord.
A native of High Point, Marilyn was born November 08, 1938 to the late Floyd Leo Wilson and Mildred Rema Wilson.
Marilyn worked in the furniture industry her entire life. For many years,...
James "Jimmy" Edwin Bright
May 7, 2021
James “Jimmy” Edwin Bright, age 72, passed away on the morning of Friday, May 7, 2021, after an extended illness. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He was always in good spirits even though he was battling his illness. Jimmy was born in McDowell County on November 6, 1948 to the late Minnie Morgan Bright Thomas...
Donna "Nana" White
May 7, 2021
Donna “Nana” Alsbrooks White, age 64, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away the morning of Friday, May 07, 2021 at Mission Hospital- McDowell.
Nana was born in Manning, South Carolina on March 01, 1957 to the late Clyde and Teresia Richburg Alsbrooks.
Nana was a member of Turkey Cove Baptist Church where she faithfully served the...
Juanita Kirby
May 7, 2021
Juanita Harris Kirby, age 91, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Hospice of Forest City with her loved ones by her side. A native of Yancey County, Juanita was born on April 9, 1930 to the late Goodson and Nellie Harris.
She is preceded in death by her husband of seventy-one...
Benjamin "Fred" Davis
May 6, 2021
Benjamin Frederick “Fred” Davis, age 87, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 06, 2021 at 11:00 p.m. at Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina. The son of the late Mermon “Merm” and Lovie Davis, he was born in Old Fort, North Carolina on October 17, 1933.
In addition to his...
Ronnie Lee Brooks
May 6, 2021
On the night of Thursday, May 06, 2021, Mr. Ronnie Lee Brooks, loving and amazing husband, father, grandfather and brother, made that wonderful cross over into Heaven at his residence. His loved ones were by his side. A resident of McDowell County, North Carolina, he was born on August 09, 1950 and was the son of Ida Brooks...
Joe Johnny Ledford
May 4, 2021
On Tuesday afternoon, May 04, 2021, Mr. Joe Ledford, 82, of Bakersville, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life at his residence with his family at his side.
A native of Mitchell County, Joe was born on September 14, 1938 to the late Earnest and Lennis Stafford Ledford.
Joe was the former owner of Ledford’s Wrecker Service...
Diane Morgan Frye
May 4, 2021
Diane Morgan Frye, 50, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, May 04, 2021 at her residence.
She was born in Burke County on June 05, 1970 to Edward Eugene Morgan and Brenda Crawley Morgan.
Diane was a lifelong learner who spent her whole life educating others. Most recently, she was a teacher at McDowell Early...
VirJean Janice Delfosse
May 3, 2021
VirJean Martinson Delfosse, age 83, passed away at her residence, on Monday, May 03, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Roland and Mildred Martinson.
VirJean was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She also loved to travel and read. She loved animals, especially horses. VirJean had an avid interest in astronomy also.
In addition to her...
Rebecca Jo Deal
May 14, 2021
Rebecca Jo Hayes Deal, age 71, of Morganton, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Friday, May 14, 2021 at her residence with her loving family by her side. The daughter of the late Rumulus and Ada Transou Hayes, she was born in Wilkes County, North Carolina on July 21, 1949.
An amazing, loving and...
Reginald "Reggie" Claude Moody
May 13, 2021
Reginald “Reggie” Claude Moody, age 73, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 after a long battle with illness. Reggie was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on June 13, 1947 to Claude and Louise Harr Moody.
Reggie served in the United States Army from 1970-73. Once he returned from his tour of duty, he received his bachelor’s degree in...
Rosa Lavada Gibson
May 12, 2021
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 12, 2021, Rosa Lavada Davis Gibson, age 91, of Weaverville, North Carolina, crossed over into her Heavenly home while at the Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation in Weaverville. A native of Buncombe County, North Carolina, she was born on April 28, 1930 and was the daughter of the late William...
Jerome "Ken" Luckey
May 12, 2021
Mr. Jerome “Ken” Luckey, age 72, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. The son of the late Charles and Lucille Lytle Luckey, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on January 02, 1949.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Amanda Dawn Hubbard
May 11, 2021
Amanda Dawn Clark Hubbard, 30, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.
A native of McDowell County, she was born August 30, 1990 to Michael Dewayne Clark and the late Paula McKinney Clark.
Amanda was known as a very caring and loving person. She was a selfless woman, always putting others...
Donna Jean Manis
May 10, 2021
Donna Jean Manis, age 75, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills SECU Inpatient Unit in Forest City, North Carolina. Donna was born in Dade City, Florida on December 19, 1945.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Enoch Manis, Sr.; one son, Enoch Manis, Jr.;...
Daniel Lee Freeman
May 10, 2021
Daniel "Danny" Lee Freeman, age 62, of Nebo, passed away, Monday May 10, 2021 at his residence. A native of Marion, he was born October 6, 1958 to the late Robert and MaeBelle Hutchins Freeman. Danny was preceded in death by one brother Larry Stewart Freeman, and a niece Tiffany Lynn Freeman.
Danny is survived by two brothers...
Joretta "Jody" Roberts
May 9, 2021
Joretta “Jody” Finley Roberts, age 70, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, May 09, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion. The daughter of the late Earl and Gladys Lewis Finley, Jody was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on November 03, 1950.
An avid animal lover, Jody absolutely loved spending time with her daughter and...
Wayne Franklin Smith
May 9, 2021
Mr. Wayne Franklin Smith, age 67, of Morganton, passed away on Sunday, May 09, 2021. He was born on March 28, 1954, in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Lee Forrest and Selma Plemmons Smith.
Wayne enjoyed woodworking and mechanic work, especially on older cars. He loved his pets and watching drag racing.
In addition to his parents, he...
Helen Francis Gladden
May 9, 2021
Mrs. Helen Francis Gladden (Blanton), of Marion, NC, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at the age of 85. She had been a resident of Marion since 1978.
Helen was born to parents Alfred and Susie Blanton in Slope Hollow, Louellen, KY, on November 24, 1935. She was the second of 9 children. Growing up in the coal fields...
Henry David Layfield
May 9, 2021
Henry David Layfield, age 87, passed away on Sunday, May 09, 2021. He was born on December 17, 1933, to the late Guy and Annie Williamson Layfield.
Henry retired from Drexel. He was a loving brother and a friend to everyone.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Layfield.
Left...
Mildred "Marilyn" Wilson
May 9, 2021
On the evening of Sunday, May 09, 2021, Mildred “Marilyn” Wilson, 82, of High Point, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord.
A native of High Point, Marilyn was born November 08, 1938 to the late Floyd Leo Wilson and Mildred Rema Wilson.
Marilyn worked in the furniture industry her entire life. For many years,...
James "Jimmy" Edwin Bright
May 7, 2021
James “Jimmy” Edwin Bright, age 72, passed away on the morning of Friday, May 7, 2021, after an extended illness. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He was always in good spirits even though he was battling his illness. Jimmy was born in McDowell County on November 6, 1948 to the late Minnie Morgan Bright Thomas...
Donna "Nana" White
May 7, 2021
Donna “Nana” Alsbrooks White, age 64, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away the morning of Friday, May 07, 2021 at Mission Hospital- McDowell.
Nana was born in Manning, South Carolina on March 01, 1957 to the late Clyde and Teresia Richburg Alsbrooks.
Nana was a member of Turkey Cove Baptist Church where she faithfully served the...
Juanita Kirby
May 7, 2021
Juanita Harris Kirby, age 91, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Hospice of Forest City with her loved ones by her side. A native of Yancey County, Juanita was born on April 9, 1930 to the late Goodson and Nellie Harris.
She is preceded in death by her husband of seventy-one...
Benjamin "Fred" Davis
May 6, 2021
Benjamin Frederick “Fred” Davis, age 87, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 06, 2021 at 11:00 p.m. at Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina. The son of the late Mermon “Merm” and Lovie Davis, he was born in Old Fort, North Carolina on October 17, 1933.
In addition to his...
Ronnie Lee Brooks
May 6, 2021
On the night of Thursday, May 06, 2021, Mr. Ronnie Lee Brooks, loving and amazing husband, father, grandfather and brother, made that wonderful cross over into Heaven at his residence. His loved ones were by his side. A resident of McDowell County, North Carolina, he was born on August 09, 1950 and was the son of Ida Brooks...
Joe Johnny Ledford
May 4, 2021
On Tuesday afternoon, May 04, 2021, Mr. Joe Ledford, 82, of Bakersville, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life at his residence with his family at his side.
A native of Mitchell County, Joe was born on September 14, 1938 to the late Earnest and Lennis Stafford Ledford.
Joe was the former owner of Ledford’s Wrecker Service...
Diane Morgan Frye
May 4, 2021
Diane Morgan Frye, 50, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, May 04, 2021 at her residence.
She was born in Burke County on June 05, 1970 to Edward Eugene Morgan and Brenda Crawley Morgan.
Diane was a lifelong learner who spent her whole life educating others. Most recently, she was a teacher at McDowell Early...
VirJean Janice Delfosse
May 3, 2021
VirJean Martinson Delfosse, age 83, passed away at her residence, on Monday, May 03, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Roland and Mildred Martinson.
VirJean was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She also loved to travel and read. She loved animals, especially horses. VirJean had an avid interest in astronomy also.
In addition to her...
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