Obituaries
Rocky Lane Truett
Jan 18, 2021
Rocky Lane Truett, 64, of Nebo, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 18, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.
He was born in McDowell County on February 16, 1956.
Rocky enjoyed trout fishing with his late father, Bobby Jack Truett. He loved the Lord and was an active member...
Polly Smith
Jan 18, 2021
In the early morning hours of Monday, January 18, 2021, Mrs. Polly Lanning Smith, age 72, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord at Mission Hospital-McDowell. The daughter of the late Robert Lanning and Emma Lou Morgan Griggs, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on May 18, 1948.
In addition to her...
Betty McGhee
Jan 17, 2021
Betty Washburn McGhee, age 85, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Carolinas HealthCare System-Blue Ridge in Morganton, North Carolina. The daughter of the late Arvey Pete and Maggie King Washburn, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on November 1st, 1935.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Ann Harris Randolph
Jan 17, 2021
Ann Harris Randolph, 89, of Marion, North Carolina, went to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at her daughter’s residence.
She was born on July 13, 1931 to the late Walter B. Harris and Radie Crain.
Ann worked for many years at American Thread before retiring and serving as a caregiver for several families...
Helen Jean Hollifield
Jan 16, 2021
Helen (Jean) Allen Hollifield, 88, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of Saturday, January 16, 2021, at her residence with her family by her side.
She was born in Mitchell County on November 11, 1932 to the late Roscoe and Velma McKinney Allen.
Jean loved the Lord and her family...
Chris Malcolm Yarbrough
Jan 15, 2021
Chris Malcolm Yarbrough, 77, of Old Fort, NC, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 15, 2021, after several years of declining health. A loving husband and father, Chris was a vital and respected part of the community. He was a member of New Manna Baptist Church, served as a town alderman, and was a...
Miriam Bonita Lewis
Jan 14, 2021
On the morning of Thursday, January 14, 2021, Miriam Bonita Ward Lewis, age 66, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at her residence. The daughter of the late Arnold and Patricia Barnes Ward, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on July 16, 1954.
A loving and caring mother, grandmother and friend, Miriam had a kind...
Josh Brandon Pritchard
Jan 14, 2021
Josh Brandon Pritchard, age 37, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. The son of Max Alan Pritchard of Spruce Pine, North Carolina and the late Rose Marie Sellers, he was born in Marion, North Carolina on January 12, 1984.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his paternal...
Sherry Nova Burnette
Jan 14, 2021
Sherry Nova Hendley Burnette, 74, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at her residence.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on July 22, 1946 to the late Gene and Marian Thompson Hendley.
Sherry retired from BellSouth after 32 years of service. Following retirement, she...
Freda Virginia Bauserman
Jan 13, 2021
Mrs. Freda Hensley Bauserman, age 73, passed away at her residence in Marion, on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. She was born in McDowell County, North Carolina to the late Hasque and Gladys Carroll Hensley.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two sisters, Irma and Martha Lee and two brothers, Thomas and Royce.
...
Wanda A. England
Jan 13, 2021
Mrs. Wanda A. England, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. She was born to the late Clyde Lerver and Teresa Richburg Alsbrooks, on May 24, 1955, in Clarendon, South Carolina.
She is also preceded in death by a sister, Judy Happney.
Wanda loved spending time with her family, especially her nieces and nephews. She was just a...
Emily Bounds
Jan 13, 2021
Emily Edwards Bounds, age 81, formerly of the Pleasant Gardens Community, Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord peacefully on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Open Arms Retirement Center in Raeford, North Carolina. The daughter of the late Arthur and Eva Rice Edwards, she was born in Burke County, North Carolina on June 07, 1939.
...
James Ray Bowie
Jan 13, 2021
Mr. James Bowie, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at his residence in Nebo. He was born on March 25, 1948, in Columbus, Indiana to the late Robert and Mary Olive Bowie.
James was a loving father and grandfather. His passion was building and wood working. He will be missed by all who knew him.
He was...
Thomas Charlie Henson
Jan 11, 2021
Thomas Charlie Henson, 68, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at his residence.
Charlie was born the second child and first son May 08, 1952 in Hayesville, North Carolina to the late Howard and Clemmie Henson.
Shortly after, his father moved to Lawrenceville, Georgia. Howard followed where he could always improve the...
Evelyn West
Jan 8, 2021
Evelyn West, age 86, departed from this Earth on Friday, January 08, 2021. She is now in Jehovah God's loving memory, asleep, waiting for the day that she will be resurrected to join her family and loved ones, on a Paradise Earth. She passed away at her little home that she loved, surrounded by her loving family. She was...
Annie Mae Allison
Jan 8, 2021
Annie Mae Briggs Allison, age 81, of the Greenlee Community, made that wonderful cross over to her Heavenly home on Friday, January 08, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion. Born in Yancey County, North Carolina on February 12, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Rev. David Briggs and Viola Styles Briggs.
Annie, who was very...
Elizabeth Boyd Brinkley
Jan 7, 2021
Elizabeth Young Boyd Brinkley, age 50, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, January 07, 2021 at her residence. The daughter of the late Max and Elva Young Boyd, a native of McDowell County, she was born on June 17, 1970.
A friend to many, Elizabeth enjoyed music and had an incredible singing voice.
She...
Richard "Rick" Howell Collins
Jan 7, 2021
Rick Collins of Marion, North Carolina and resident of Lady’s Island, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, January 7th, 2021 of natural causes.
Born the son of the late Richard Grayson Collins and Jennie Lois Gardner McCormick on July 15th, 1949, Rick grew up in his beloved mountain hometown of Marion, North Carolina. He graduated from Glenwood...
Buddy Fletcher Biggerstaff
Jan 6, 2021
Buddy Fletcher Biggerstaff, age 77, of Bay City, TX & formerly of Marion, NC passed into Heaven January 6th 2021 with his family by his side. Born April 18th, 1943 to the late Gordon & Winnie Biggerstaff, Buddy grew up in Avery County, NC with 11 brothers and sisters. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death...
Theresa Ann Gibson
Jan 5, 2021
Theresa Ann Brigman Gibson, age 62, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on the night of Tuesday, January 05, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
She was born in Buncombe County on June 17, 1958 to the late George Albert Brigman and Rosalie Christine Shirlen Brigman.
Theresa worked as a cook for most of...
Rocky Lane Truett
Jan 18, 2021
Rocky Lane Truett, 64, of Nebo, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 18, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.
He was born in McDowell County on February 16, 1956.
Rocky enjoyed trout fishing with his late father, Bobby Jack Truett. He loved the Lord and was an active member...
Polly Smith
Jan 18, 2021
In the early morning hours of Monday, January 18, 2021, Mrs. Polly Lanning Smith, age 72, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord at Mission Hospital-McDowell. The daughter of the late Robert Lanning and Emma Lou Morgan Griggs, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on May 18, 1948.
In addition to her...
Betty McGhee
Jan 17, 2021
Betty Washburn McGhee, age 85, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Carolinas HealthCare System-Blue Ridge in Morganton, North Carolina. The daughter of the late Arvey Pete and Maggie King Washburn, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on November 1st, 1935.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Ann Harris Randolph
Jan 17, 2021
Ann Harris Randolph, 89, of Marion, North Carolina, went to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at her daughter’s residence.
She was born on July 13, 1931 to the late Walter B. Harris and Radie Crain.
Ann worked for many years at American Thread before retiring and serving as a caregiver for several families...
Helen Jean Hollifield
Jan 16, 2021
Helen (Jean) Allen Hollifield, 88, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of Saturday, January 16, 2021, at her residence with her family by her side.
She was born in Mitchell County on November 11, 1932 to the late Roscoe and Velma McKinney Allen.
Jean loved the Lord and her family...
Chris Malcolm Yarbrough
Jan 15, 2021
Chris Malcolm Yarbrough, 77, of Old Fort, NC, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 15, 2021, after several years of declining health. A loving husband and father, Chris was a vital and respected part of the community. He was a member of New Manna Baptist Church, served as a town alderman, and was a...
Miriam Bonita Lewis
Jan 14, 2021
On the morning of Thursday, January 14, 2021, Miriam Bonita Ward Lewis, age 66, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at her residence. The daughter of the late Arnold and Patricia Barnes Ward, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on July 16, 1954.
A loving and caring mother, grandmother and friend, Miriam had a kind...
Josh Brandon Pritchard
Jan 14, 2021
Josh Brandon Pritchard, age 37, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. The son of Max Alan Pritchard of Spruce Pine, North Carolina and the late Rose Marie Sellers, he was born in Marion, North Carolina on January 12, 1984.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his paternal...
Sherry Nova Burnette
Jan 14, 2021
Sherry Nova Hendley Burnette, 74, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at her residence.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on July 22, 1946 to the late Gene and Marian Thompson Hendley.
Sherry retired from BellSouth after 32 years of service. Following retirement, she...
Freda Virginia Bauserman
Jan 13, 2021
Mrs. Freda Hensley Bauserman, age 73, passed away at her residence in Marion, on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. She was born in McDowell County, North Carolina to the late Hasque and Gladys Carroll Hensley.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two sisters, Irma and Martha Lee and two brothers, Thomas and Royce.
...
Wanda A. England
Jan 13, 2021
Mrs. Wanda A. England, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. She was born to the late Clyde Lerver and Teresa Richburg Alsbrooks, on May 24, 1955, in Clarendon, South Carolina.
She is also preceded in death by a sister, Judy Happney.
Wanda loved spending time with her family, especially her nieces and nephews. She was just a...
Emily Bounds
Jan 13, 2021
Emily Edwards Bounds, age 81, formerly of the Pleasant Gardens Community, Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord peacefully on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Open Arms Retirement Center in Raeford, North Carolina. The daughter of the late Arthur and Eva Rice Edwards, she was born in Burke County, North Carolina on June 07, 1939.
...
James Ray Bowie
Jan 13, 2021
Mr. James Bowie, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at his residence in Nebo. He was born on March 25, 1948, in Columbus, Indiana to the late Robert and Mary Olive Bowie.
James was a loving father and grandfather. His passion was building and wood working. He will be missed by all who knew him.
He was...
Thomas Charlie Henson
Jan 11, 2021
Thomas Charlie Henson, 68, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at his residence.
Charlie was born the second child and first son May 08, 1952 in Hayesville, North Carolina to the late Howard and Clemmie Henson.
Shortly after, his father moved to Lawrenceville, Georgia. Howard followed where he could always improve the...
Evelyn West
Jan 8, 2021
Evelyn West, age 86, departed from this Earth on Friday, January 08, 2021. She is now in Jehovah God's loving memory, asleep, waiting for the day that she will be resurrected to join her family and loved ones, on a Paradise Earth. She passed away at her little home that she loved, surrounded by her loving family. She was...
Annie Mae Allison
Jan 8, 2021
Annie Mae Briggs Allison, age 81, of the Greenlee Community, made that wonderful cross over to her Heavenly home on Friday, January 08, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion. Born in Yancey County, North Carolina on February 12, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Rev. David Briggs and Viola Styles Briggs.
Annie, who was very...
Elizabeth Boyd Brinkley
Jan 7, 2021
Elizabeth Young Boyd Brinkley, age 50, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, January 07, 2021 at her residence. The daughter of the late Max and Elva Young Boyd, a native of McDowell County, she was born on June 17, 1970.
A friend to many, Elizabeth enjoyed music and had an incredible singing voice.
She...
Richard "Rick" Howell Collins
Jan 7, 2021
Rick Collins of Marion, North Carolina and resident of Lady’s Island, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, January 7th, 2021 of natural causes.
Born the son of the late Richard Grayson Collins and Jennie Lois Gardner McCormick on July 15th, 1949, Rick grew up in his beloved mountain hometown of Marion, North Carolina. He graduated from Glenwood...
Buddy Fletcher Biggerstaff
Jan 6, 2021
Buddy Fletcher Biggerstaff, age 77, of Bay City, TX & formerly of Marion, NC passed into Heaven January 6th 2021 with his family by his side. Born April 18th, 1943 to the late Gordon & Winnie Biggerstaff, Buddy grew up in Avery County, NC with 11 brothers and sisters. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death...
Theresa Ann Gibson
Jan 5, 2021
Theresa Ann Brigman Gibson, age 62, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on the night of Tuesday, January 05, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
She was born in Buncombe County on June 17, 1958 to the late George Albert Brigman and Rosalie Christine Shirlen Brigman.
Theresa worked as a cook for most of...
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