Obituaries
Melissa Munn
Apr 14, 2021
Melissa Clark Munn, age 47, of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on November 30, 1973, she was the daughter of Mary Frances Franklin Wilson of Marion, North Carolina and the late Julian Murphy Clark.
Having lived life on her own terms, Melissa never...
Emily Janice Stackable
Apr 13, 2021
Emily Janice Hollifield Stackable, 47, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 13, 2021 at Burke Hospice and Palliative Care in Valdese.
She was born in McDowell County on May 15, 1973 to Jerry Hollifield and Janice Tyo Hollifield.
Emily was a published author who had published two books. She will be remembered as...
Ruby Aileene Greene
Apr 8, 2021
Ruby Aileene Greene, 97, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on the morning of April 08, 2021 at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center in Black Mountain.
She was born in Avery County on February 12, 1924 to the late Thomas Gibbs Green and Vina Cook Green.
Ruby was a devoted Christian for all her adult life...
Richard "Rick" Allen Rhymer
Apr 7, 2021
Richard Allen Rhymer, age 67, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer, on Wednesday, April 07, 2021.
He was born in McDowell County on March 08, 1954, to the late James R. and Nannie V. Rhymer.
He is survived by a special friend and care taker Peggy Davis; one son, Gregory “Snapper” Rhymer (Joanne); two...
Henry Dean Radford
Apr 7, 2021
Henry Dean Radford, age 69, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, April 07, 2021 at his residence following a lengthy battle with cancer. Henry’s loving wife, Ann was by his side. Born in McDowell County on April 23, 1951, he was the son of the late Clay and...
William "Mark" Vess
Apr 6, 2021
William “Mark” Vess, age 54, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, April 06, 2021 at Mission Hospital-McDowell. The son of Charlette M. Greer of Old Fort, North Carolina and his step-father, the late John R. Greer, Mark was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on October 08, 1966.
Mark loved fishing and camping with...
Charles Edward Means
Apr 5, 2021
Charles Edward Means, 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday evening, April 05, 2021 at his residence.
A native of McDowell County, he was born on June 18, 1940 to the late Arthur Young and Christine Means.
Charles was a hard worker and was a dedicated employee at Marion Manufacturing for many years. He loved...
Michael Paul Conner
Apr 3, 2021
Michael Paul Conner, age 41, of the Montford Cove Community, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 03, 2021 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. The son of Junior and Diane Conner, he was born in Rutherfordton, North Carolina on August 16, 1979.
An avid collector of all types of “nick-nacks”, Michael would always say, “somebody...
Kenny Mitchell
Apr 3, 2021
Mr. Kenny Mitchell, age 67, of Nebo, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord peacefully on the night of Saturday, April 03, 2021 at his residence. Kenny’s loved ones were by his side. A lifelong resident of McDowell County, North Carolina, he was born on September 25, 1953 to the late Welding and Florence Barlowe Mitchell.
...
Mary Alice Mace
Apr 2, 2021
On the night of Friday, April 02, 2021, Mary Alice Mace, age 61, of Marion, North Carolina, made that wonderful cross over into Heaven where she was met by her parents, George and Janice Young Mace; and her infant granddaughter, Faith. Mary was a native of Newport News, Virginia and was born on May 27, 1959.
Mary,...
David M. Hester, Sr.
Apr 2, 2021
Mr. David M. Hester, Sr., age 82, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, April 02, 2021 with his loved ones at his side. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on October 04, 1938, he was the son of the late Con and Mary Ellen Hoyle Hester.
In addition to...
James "Doyle" Lytle
Mar 31, 2021
James “Doyle” Lytle, age 71, of the Montford Cove Community, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at his residence. The son of Helen Lytle Groner of Tampa, Florida, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on February 05, 1950.
A veteran of the United States Army, Doyle was an avid fisherman. A “diehard” University...
Ruben Swafford
Mar 29, 2021
Ruben Swafford, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 29, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Ruben was born April 06, 1931 to the late Clifton Doc Swafford and Beulah Lee Carswell Swafford. He was a lifelong resident of Nebo, North Carolina.
Ruben lived life to the fullest, and was well known as a family man...
William "Marshall" Bates
Mar 27, 2021
William “Marshall” Bates, age 57, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 after an extended illness. His loving family was at his side.
A native of McDowell County, he was born on November 14, 1963 to the late George L. Bates and Shirley R. Bates.
Marshall enjoyed working with his hands, and he...
Mary Louise Casselman
Mar 27, 2021
On the night of Saturday, March 27, 2021, Mary Louise Casselman, age 81, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at her residence following an extended illness. The daughter of the late Paul and Geneva Waddell, she was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on July 24, 1939.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Carl Hall, Sr.
Mar 24, 2021
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 24, 2021, Carl Hall, age 96, of Nebo, left this earthly home to reunite with his late wife, Ruby Geneva Hall in Heaven. Carl was born November 26, 1924, to the late Tom and Gertrude Hall and was one of six siblings.
Carl was a decorated veteran of WWII,...
Ruth Wilson Hodge
Mar 22, 2021
Ruth Wilson Hodge, 92, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion.
A native of Gaston County, she was born October 24, 1928 to the late King David Wilson and Cordie Osborne Wilson.
Ruth was a winder in the textile industry. She was a member of East Marion Pentecostal...
Joyce Ivey Estes
Mar 21, 2021
Mrs. Joyce Rumfelt Estes, age 87 closed her eyes on this earth and opened them in heaven in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was also united with her husband of 49 years Leonard Lee Estes, Sr. Joyce was born in McDowell County on March 3, 1934 to Houston and Eursley Rhom Rumfelt.
In addition...
Novella "Betty" Rumfelt
Mar 20, 2021
Novella “Betty” Rumfelt, age 100, of Nebo, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on the morning of Saturday, March 20, 2021 at her residence. Her loving family was by her side. The daughter of the late Wade and Bessie Page Usery, she was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on March 26, 1920.
In addition...
Melissa Munn
Apr 14, 2021
Melissa Clark Munn, age 47, of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on November 30, 1973, she was the daughter of Mary Frances Franklin Wilson of Marion, North Carolina and the late Julian Murphy Clark.
Having lived life on her own terms, Melissa never...
Emily Janice Stackable
Apr 13, 2021
Emily Janice Hollifield Stackable, 47, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 13, 2021 at Burke Hospice and Palliative Care in Valdese.
She was born in McDowell County on May 15, 1973 to Jerry Hollifield and Janice Tyo Hollifield.
Emily was a published author who had published two books. She will be remembered as...
Ruby Aileene Greene
Apr 8, 2021
Ruby Aileene Greene, 97, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on the morning of April 08, 2021 at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center in Black Mountain.
She was born in Avery County on February 12, 1924 to the late Thomas Gibbs Green and Vina Cook Green.
Ruby was a devoted Christian for all her adult life...
Richard "Rick" Allen Rhymer
Apr 7, 2021
Richard Allen Rhymer, age 67, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer, on Wednesday, April 07, 2021.
He was born in McDowell County on March 08, 1954, to the late James R. and Nannie V. Rhymer.
He is survived by a special friend and care taker Peggy Davis; one son, Gregory “Snapper” Rhymer (Joanne); two...
Henry Dean Radford
Apr 7, 2021
Henry Dean Radford, age 69, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, April 07, 2021 at his residence following a lengthy battle with cancer. Henry’s loving wife, Ann was by his side. Born in McDowell County on April 23, 1951, he was the son of the late Clay and...
William "Mark" Vess
Apr 6, 2021
William “Mark” Vess, age 54, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, April 06, 2021 at Mission Hospital-McDowell. The son of Charlette M. Greer of Old Fort, North Carolina and his step-father, the late John R. Greer, Mark was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on October 08, 1966.
Mark loved fishing and camping with...
Charles Edward Means
Apr 5, 2021
Charles Edward Means, 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday evening, April 05, 2021 at his residence.
A native of McDowell County, he was born on June 18, 1940 to the late Arthur Young and Christine Means.
Charles was a hard worker and was a dedicated employee at Marion Manufacturing for many years. He loved...
Michael Paul Conner
Apr 3, 2021
Michael Paul Conner, age 41, of the Montford Cove Community, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 03, 2021 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. The son of Junior and Diane Conner, he was born in Rutherfordton, North Carolina on August 16, 1979.
An avid collector of all types of “nick-nacks”, Michael would always say, “somebody...
Kenny Mitchell
Apr 3, 2021
Mr. Kenny Mitchell, age 67, of Nebo, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord peacefully on the night of Saturday, April 03, 2021 at his residence. Kenny’s loved ones were by his side. A lifelong resident of McDowell County, North Carolina, he was born on September 25, 1953 to the late Welding and Florence Barlowe Mitchell.
...
Mary Alice Mace
Apr 2, 2021
On the night of Friday, April 02, 2021, Mary Alice Mace, age 61, of Marion, North Carolina, made that wonderful cross over into Heaven where she was met by her parents, George and Janice Young Mace; and her infant granddaughter, Faith. Mary was a native of Newport News, Virginia and was born on May 27, 1959.
Mary,...
David M. Hester, Sr.
Apr 2, 2021
Mr. David M. Hester, Sr., age 82, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, April 02, 2021 with his loved ones at his side. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on October 04, 1938, he was the son of the late Con and Mary Ellen Hoyle Hester.
In addition to...
James "Doyle" Lytle
Mar 31, 2021
James “Doyle” Lytle, age 71, of the Montford Cove Community, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at his residence. The son of Helen Lytle Groner of Tampa, Florida, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on February 05, 1950.
A veteran of the United States Army, Doyle was an avid fisherman. A “diehard” University...
Ruben Swafford
Mar 29, 2021
Ruben Swafford, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 29, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Ruben was born April 06, 1931 to the late Clifton Doc Swafford and Beulah Lee Carswell Swafford. He was a lifelong resident of Nebo, North Carolina.
Ruben lived life to the fullest, and was well known as a family man...
William "Marshall" Bates
Mar 27, 2021
William “Marshall” Bates, age 57, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 after an extended illness. His loving family was at his side.
A native of McDowell County, he was born on November 14, 1963 to the late George L. Bates and Shirley R. Bates.
Marshall enjoyed working with his hands, and he...
Mary Louise Casselman
Mar 27, 2021
On the night of Saturday, March 27, 2021, Mary Louise Casselman, age 81, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at her residence following an extended illness. The daughter of the late Paul and Geneva Waddell, she was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on July 24, 1939.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Carl Hall, Sr.
Mar 24, 2021
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 24, 2021, Carl Hall, age 96, of Nebo, left this earthly home to reunite with his late wife, Ruby Geneva Hall in Heaven. Carl was born November 26, 1924, to the late Tom and Gertrude Hall and was one of six siblings.
Carl was a decorated veteran of WWII,...
Ruth Wilson Hodge
Mar 22, 2021
Ruth Wilson Hodge, 92, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion.
A native of Gaston County, she was born October 24, 1928 to the late King David Wilson and Cordie Osborne Wilson.
Ruth was a winder in the textile industry. She was a member of East Marion Pentecostal...
Joyce Ivey Estes
Mar 21, 2021
Mrs. Joyce Rumfelt Estes, age 87 closed her eyes on this earth and opened them in heaven in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was also united with her husband of 49 years Leonard Lee Estes, Sr. Joyce was born in McDowell County on March 3, 1934 to Houston and Eursley Rhom Rumfelt.
In addition...
Novella "Betty" Rumfelt
Mar 20, 2021
Novella “Betty” Rumfelt, age 100, of Nebo, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on the morning of Saturday, March 20, 2021 at her residence. Her loving family was by her side. The daughter of the late Wade and Bessie Page Usery, she was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on March 26, 1920.
In addition...
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