Obituaries

Sherry Linda Durham

Sherry Linda Durham

May 2, 2021

 

 

On the morning of Sunday, May 02, 2021, Sherry Linda Johnson Durham peacefully departed this life into the hands of our loving Heavenly Father while at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.

 

Sherry was born in McDowell County on October 20, 1954 to the late Arthur Carl Johnson and Wanda Ricketts Johnson.

 

Sherry worked...

Billy Scott Wright, Jr.

Billy Scott Wright, Jr.

May 1, 2021

 

 

Billy Scott Wright, Jr., age 20, of Marion, North Carolina, succumbed from injuries he sustained as a result of a motor vehicle accident shortly after midnight on Saturday, May 1st, 2021.  Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on August 9th, 2000, he was the son of Billy Scott Wright, Sr. of Swannanoa and Crissy Sowers of Marion.

 

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Janet Karen Wright

Janet Karen Wright

Apr 30, 2021

 

 

Janet Karen Shatley Wright, 68, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at her residence.

 

She was born June 05, 1952 in Ashe County to the late Guy and Ethel Coldiron Shatley.

 

Janet was a strong Christian woman, and she was a member of Faith Fellowship Church in Newdale. She was one of...

Patricia Ann Webb

Patricia Ann Webb

Apr 28, 2021

 

Patricia Ann Gleason Webb, age 74, passed away on April 28, 2021 at her residence. Born February 17, 1947 in Paterson, NJ she was the daughter to the late John Leo Gleason (Paterson, NJ) and Mary Fee Gleason Daly (Plainfield, NJ). In addition to her parents including John Daly, she was preceded by daughter Sara Pearce Webb.

 

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Norma Faith Stroud

Norma Faith Stroud

Apr 25, 2021

 

On the morning of Sunday, April 25, 2021, Mrs. Norma Queen Stroud departed this life peacefully at her residence with her family by her side.

 

She was born in Buncombe County on October 12, 1946 to the late Roy Frank Queen and Hope McMahan Queen.

 

Norma loved the Lord and was a member of Bethel Baptist...

Marie Moore

Marie Moore

Apr 24, 2021

Marie Wilkinson Moore, 69, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at sunset on April 24, 2021, with her daughter and a dear friend at her side. After a lengthy illness, Marie was ready to “go home”. On a rainy day, a brief moment of sunshine stole in the window, and carried her from pain. An angel on earth, she...

Ronnie D. Harvey

Ronnie D. Harvey

Apr 23, 2021

 

 

Ronnie D. Harvey of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on his 72nd birthday, April 23, 2021 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, Ronnie was the son of the late Rassie and Molly Harvey.  He was also preceded in death by a grandchild; and two siblings.

 

He...

Jerry Alan Reel, Sr.

Jerry Alan Reel, Sr.

Apr 23, 2021

 

 

Jerry Alan Reel, Sr., 69, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion.

 

He was born in Richmond, Virginia on October 28, 1951 to the late Guy and Ruby Gentry Reel.

 

Jerry honorably served in the United States Army. He was a hard worker. Having known to be good...

Lena Belle Reeves

Lena Belle Reeves

Apr 22, 2021

 

 

Mrs. Lena Belle Sanderson Reeves, age 88, of Bakersville, NC passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021.

 

No services are planned at this time.

Mollie Elizabeth McDaniel

Mollie Elizabeth McDaniel

Apr 20, 2021

Mollie Elizabeth Broadwell McDaniel was born in Marion, N.C., on January 7, 1965, to the late W. T. Broadwell, Jr. and Barbara Bolton Broadwell.

She spent her whole life roaming these hills and valleys as an amateur rock hound. Every extra container was filled with rocks and minerals and her mom was always removing them from the washing machine.

She...

Linda Judy Thompson

Linda Judy Thompson

Apr 20, 2021

 

 

Linda Judy Thompson, age 71, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at her residence with loved ones at her side on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.  The daughter of the late James Johnson and Bessie Vaughn O’Quinn, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on May 15, 1949.

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Thomas Evans Haskel Tate

Thomas Evans Haskel Tate

Apr 20, 2021

Thomas Evans Haskel Tate, age 81, passed away April 20, 2021. He was the son of the late John Haskel Tate and Vera lee Hampton Tate.

He was preceded in death by a son and a daughter; three sisters, Rebecca Reitz, Judy Hammerly, Shirley Coleman; and two brothers, Robert Tate and James Tate.

Thomas is survived by two brothers, Johnny...

Ronald Louis Tate

Ronald Louis Tate

Apr 20, 2021

 

 

Ronald Louis Tate, 72, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

 

He was born in McDowell County on December 20, 1948 to the late James Millard Tate and Christine Corpening Tate.

 

Mr. Tate served first in the United States Marine Corps and later in the United States...

Mabel Parker

Mabel Parker

Apr 19, 2021

 

 

Mabel Creson Parker, 84, of Union Mills, North Carolina, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.

 

She was born in McDowell County on January 30, 1937 to the late Chester Wayne Creson and Rosie Mae Harris Creson.

 

Mabel was the valedictorian of her high school class and then earned credits...

Earlene Richardson

Earlene Richardson

Apr 19, 2021

 

Earlene Hays Richardson, age 91, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at 11:00 p.m. on the night of Monday, April 19, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion.  Born in Abilene, Texas on March 8, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Ladosky “Dot” Turner Hays.

 

Earlene lived a vibrant, active life and was very...

Darlene Laws Hall

Darlene Laws Hall

Apr 19, 2021

 

 

Darlene Laws Hall, 71, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at her residence while surrounded by her family.

 

She was born in Mitchell County on July 04, 1949 to the late Ottis Laws and Clara Lee Presnell Laws.

 

Darlene was a hard worker and had the strongest spirit. She enjoyed cooking...

Carolyn Goodman McIntosh

Carolyn Goodman McIntosh

Apr 19, 2021

On April 19th 2021, Carolyn McIntosh (Goodman) of Marion, NC age 62, passed away in the hospital due to complications of heart disease. 

Carolyn was born in Williamson, WVa and grew up in Northern Virginia. Her free spirit led her to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina where she discovered her absolute love of the mountains and all things...

William "Bill" Wyatt

William "Bill" Wyatt

Apr 16, 2021

 

 

William “Bill” Wyatt, age 82, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of Friday, April 16, 2021.  Born on February 06, 1939, he was the son of the late Walter and Evelyn “Evie” Wyatt.

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Smith...

Archie Edward Tyo

Archie Edward Tyo

Apr 16, 2021

 

 

Archie Edward Tyo, age 69, of Cornelius, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Friday, April 16, 2021.  Born on February 19, 1952, he was the son of Otis Archie and Garnet Malcolm Tyo.

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Tyo Turner.

 

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Lonnie Foster, Jr.

Lonnie Foster, Jr.

Apr 16, 2021

 

 

Shortly before midnight on Friday, April 16, 2021, Lonnie Foster, Jr., age 89, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on August 29, 1931, he was the son of the late Lonnie Foster, Sr. and Lona Belle McDaniel Foster.

 

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Sherry Linda Durham

Sherry Linda Durham

May 2, 2021

 

 

On the morning of Sunday, May 02, 2021, Sherry Linda Johnson Durham peacefully departed this life into the hands of our loving Heavenly Father while at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.

 

Sherry was born in McDowell County on October 20, 1954 to the late Arthur Carl Johnson and Wanda Ricketts Johnson.

 

Sherry worked...

Billy Scott Wright, Jr.

Billy Scott Wright, Jr.

May 1, 2021

 

 

Billy Scott Wright, Jr., age 20, of Marion, North Carolina, succumbed from injuries he sustained as a result of a motor vehicle accident shortly after midnight on Saturday, May 1st, 2021.  Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on August 9th, 2000, he was the son of Billy Scott Wright, Sr. of Swannanoa and Crissy Sowers of Marion.

 

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Janet Karen Wright

Janet Karen Wright

Apr 30, 2021

 

 

Janet Karen Shatley Wright, 68, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at her residence.

 

She was born June 05, 1952 in Ashe County to the late Guy and Ethel Coldiron Shatley.

 

Janet was a strong Christian woman, and she was a member of Faith Fellowship Church in Newdale. She was one of...

Patricia Ann Webb

Patricia Ann Webb

Apr 28, 2021

 

Patricia Ann Gleason Webb, age 74, passed away on April 28, 2021 at her residence. Born February 17, 1947 in Paterson, NJ she was the daughter to the late John Leo Gleason (Paterson, NJ) and Mary Fee Gleason Daly (Plainfield, NJ). In addition to her parents including John Daly, she was preceded by daughter Sara Pearce Webb.

 

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Norma Faith Stroud

Norma Faith Stroud

Apr 25, 2021

 

On the morning of Sunday, April 25, 2021, Mrs. Norma Queen Stroud departed this life peacefully at her residence with her family by her side.

 

She was born in Buncombe County on October 12, 1946 to the late Roy Frank Queen and Hope McMahan Queen.

 

Norma loved the Lord and was a member of Bethel Baptist...

Marie Moore

Marie Moore

Apr 24, 2021

Marie Wilkinson Moore, 69, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at sunset on April 24, 2021, with her daughter and a dear friend at her side. After a lengthy illness, Marie was ready to “go home”. On a rainy day, a brief moment of sunshine stole in the window, and carried her from pain. An angel on earth, she...

Ronnie D. Harvey

Ronnie D. Harvey

Apr 23, 2021

 

 

Ronnie D. Harvey of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on his 72nd birthday, April 23, 2021 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, Ronnie was the son of the late Rassie and Molly Harvey.  He was also preceded in death by a grandchild; and two siblings.

 

He...

Jerry Alan Reel, Sr.

Jerry Alan Reel, Sr.

Apr 23, 2021

 

 

Jerry Alan Reel, Sr., 69, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion.

 

He was born in Richmond, Virginia on October 28, 1951 to the late Guy and Ruby Gentry Reel.

 

Jerry honorably served in the United States Army. He was a hard worker. Having known to be good...

Lena Belle Reeves

Lena Belle Reeves

Apr 22, 2021

 

 

Mrs. Lena Belle Sanderson Reeves, age 88, of Bakersville, NC passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021.

 

No services are planned at this time.

Mollie Elizabeth McDaniel

Mollie Elizabeth McDaniel

Apr 20, 2021

Mollie Elizabeth Broadwell McDaniel was born in Marion, N.C., on January 7, 1965, to the late W. T. Broadwell, Jr. and Barbara Bolton Broadwell.

She spent her whole life roaming these hills and valleys as an amateur rock hound. Every extra container was filled with rocks and minerals and her mom was always removing them from the washing machine.

She...

Linda Judy Thompson

Linda Judy Thompson

Apr 20, 2021

 

 

Linda Judy Thompson, age 71, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at her residence with loved ones at her side on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.  The daughter of the late James Johnson and Bessie Vaughn O’Quinn, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on May 15, 1949.

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Thomas Evans Haskel Tate

Thomas Evans Haskel Tate

Apr 20, 2021

Thomas Evans Haskel Tate, age 81, passed away April 20, 2021. He was the son of the late John Haskel Tate and Vera lee Hampton Tate.

He was preceded in death by a son and a daughter; three sisters, Rebecca Reitz, Judy Hammerly, Shirley Coleman; and two brothers, Robert Tate and James Tate.

Thomas is survived by two brothers, Johnny...

Ronald Louis Tate

Ronald Louis Tate

Apr 20, 2021

 

 

Ronald Louis Tate, 72, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

 

He was born in McDowell County on December 20, 1948 to the late James Millard Tate and Christine Corpening Tate.

 

Mr. Tate served first in the United States Marine Corps and later in the United States...

Mabel Parker

Mabel Parker

Apr 19, 2021

 

 

Mabel Creson Parker, 84, of Union Mills, North Carolina, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.

 

She was born in McDowell County on January 30, 1937 to the late Chester Wayne Creson and Rosie Mae Harris Creson.

 

Mabel was the valedictorian of her high school class and then earned credits...

Earlene Richardson

Earlene Richardson

Apr 19, 2021

 

Earlene Hays Richardson, age 91, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at 11:00 p.m. on the night of Monday, April 19, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion.  Born in Abilene, Texas on March 8, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Ladosky “Dot” Turner Hays.

 

Earlene lived a vibrant, active life and was very...

Darlene Laws Hall

Darlene Laws Hall

Apr 19, 2021

 

 

Darlene Laws Hall, 71, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at her residence while surrounded by her family.

 

She was born in Mitchell County on July 04, 1949 to the late Ottis Laws and Clara Lee Presnell Laws.

 

Darlene was a hard worker and had the strongest spirit. She enjoyed cooking...

Carolyn Goodman McIntosh

Carolyn Goodman McIntosh

Apr 19, 2021

On April 19th 2021, Carolyn McIntosh (Goodman) of Marion, NC age 62, passed away in the hospital due to complications of heart disease. 

Carolyn was born in Williamson, WVa and grew up in Northern Virginia. Her free spirit led her to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina where she discovered her absolute love of the mountains and all things...

William "Bill" Wyatt

William "Bill" Wyatt

Apr 16, 2021

 

 

William “Bill” Wyatt, age 82, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of Friday, April 16, 2021.  Born on February 06, 1939, he was the son of the late Walter and Evelyn “Evie” Wyatt.

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Smith...

Archie Edward Tyo

Archie Edward Tyo

Apr 16, 2021

 

 

Archie Edward Tyo, age 69, of Cornelius, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Friday, April 16, 2021.  Born on February 19, 1952, he was the son of Otis Archie and Garnet Malcolm Tyo.

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Tyo Turner.

 

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Lonnie Foster, Jr.

Lonnie Foster, Jr.

Apr 16, 2021

 

 

Shortly before midnight on Friday, April 16, 2021, Lonnie Foster, Jr., age 89, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on August 29, 1931, he was the son of the late Lonnie Foster, Sr. and Lona Belle McDaniel Foster.

 

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