Obituaries
Ruby Virginia Wilson
Dec 4, 2020
Ruby Virginia Suttle Wilson, 72, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Friday, December 04, 2020 at Carolinas HealthCare System- Blue Ridge in Morganton.
She was born in McDowell County on March 09, 1948 to the late Ed Suttle and Bertha Upton Suttle.
Ruby had a special place in her heart for children, and she worked as...
David Leonard Austin
Dec 2, 2020
Mr. David Leonard Austin, age 65, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, December 02, 2020 at his residence.
He was born in Buncombe County on February 06, 1955 to the late Pascal Jeff Austin and Bertha Mae Robinson Austin.
A proud veteran of the United States Army, Mr. Austin worked in the maintenance...
Ruby Faye Looper
Dec 1, 2020
Ruby Faye Lamb Looper, age 76, of Black Mountain, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, December 01, 2020 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. The daughter of the late George and Emma Tilley Lamb, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on November 08, 1944.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Virginia Kay Edwards
Nov 30, 2020
On the morning of Monday, November 30, 2020, Virginia Kay Swift Edwards, age 63, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her residence with her children and grandchildren at her side. The daughter of Vera Jaynes Swift of Marion and the late Burt Swift, Kay was born in Watauga County, North Carolina on May 28, 1957.
...
Mark Alan Stafford
Nov 30, 2020
Mark Alan Stafford, age 52, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Mission Hospital McDowell. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on January 20, 1968, he was the son of the late Roy and Linda Greene Stafford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Jessie Hall Martin
Nov 29, 2020
Jessie Hall Martin, 81, of Marion, North Carolina peacefully departed this life on the morning of Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on October 22, 1939 to the late Jess David Hall and Fannie Thomas Hall.
Jessie worked as a nutrition worker for McDowell...
Rachel Carnes
Nov 29, 2020
Rachel Page Carnes, age 93, of Black Mountain, North Carolina and formerly of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Givens Highland Farms in Black Mountain.
Rachel was born on Feb. 19, 1927 in Lumberton, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Martha Downs Page and Grover Temple Page. She was educated in...
Jesse Benjamin Baker
Nov 28, 2020
Jesse Benjamin Baker, age 39, of Old Fort, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.
Jesse is survived by his precious, loving wife of 6 years, Krystal Baker; his father and mother, Mark and Denise Baker; two brothers, Charles Baker and his wife, Karol...
Reyna Mar
Nov 28, 2020
Reyna Mar, age 24, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. Reyna, a native of McDowell County, North Carolina was born on March 25, 1996.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Marcelina Mar, who passed away September 24, 2020.
A...
Gayle Margaret Oursler
Nov 28, 2020
Gayle Margaret Steiger Oursler, age 81, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at her residence with loved ones at her side. A native of Butler County, Ohio, born on January 26, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Ralph A. and Mary E. Steiger.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Barbara Conley
Nov 28, 2020
On the morning of Saturday, November 28, 2020, loving and wonderful mother and grandmother, Barbara Faucette Conley, age 87, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord at Autumn Care of Marion. The daughter of the late Thomas and Lela Mae Nichols Faucette, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on February 10, 1933.
...
William Jefferson Sanders II
Nov 26, 2020
William Jefferson Sanders II, age 60, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on the night of Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of Greenville, South Carolina, born on May 14, 1960, he was the son of the late Clarence Edward Sanders and Annie Grace Thomas Sanders Hayes.
In addition...
Rebecca Mullins
Nov 25, 2020
On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, while surrounded by loved ones, Rebecca Grant Mullins, age 52, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away at Burke Hospice & Palliative Care in Valdese, North Carolina. The daughter of Coleen Grant of Marion and the late Charles Furman Grant, she was born in Valdese on December 29, 1967.
In addition to her...
Vanessa Marie Olson
Nov 25, 2020
Vanessa Marie Wiggins Olson, 61, of Asheboro, North Carolina and formerly of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at her parent’s residence.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on January 20, 1959 to Larry Gene Wiggins and Marie Jones Wiggins, of Marion.
Vanessa earned her Bachelor’s degree...
James Phillip McCall
Nov 20, 2020
Rev. James Phillip McCall, age 65, of Union Mills, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born in Polk County on July 13, 1955 to the late Martha Garrett McCall and Billy Phillip McCall.
Rev. McCall had ministered for over 40 years and had pastored...
Johnny Roscoe Godfrey, Jr.
Nov 18, 2020
Mr. Johnny Roscoe Godfrey, Jr., age 79, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 at Carolinas HealthCare System-Blue Ridge in Morganton North Carolina. The son of the late Johnny and Bertha Caldwell Godfrey, he was a native of McDowell County, born on April 26th, 1941.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
William "Bill" Essley Shuford
Nov 17, 2020
Mr. William “Bill” Essley Shuford, age 65, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Causby Shuford.
At his request, no services will be held.
Malcolm Jerome Mayfield
Nov 17, 2020
Malcolm Jerome Mayfield, age 31, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on September 08, 1989 to the late Carl Young and Dianna Mayfield.
Malcolm was a well-liked man who was loved by all who...
Marilyn Riddle
Nov 16, 2020
Marilyn Effler Riddle, age 66, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
She was born on November 12, 1954 in McDowell County to the late Cecil Effler and Linnie Grindstaff Effler.
Marilyn’s family was her world, and she had a special place in...
Joyce Ann Smith
Nov 16, 2020
Joyce Ann Williams Smith, age 85, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at The Laurels of Summit Ridge in Asheville.
She was born in McDowell County on November 18, 1934 to the late Roy T. Williams and Sarah Mae Proctor Williams.
A devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, she was loved by her whole family....
Ruby Virginia Wilson
Dec 4, 2020
Ruby Virginia Suttle Wilson, 72, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Friday, December 04, 2020 at Carolinas HealthCare System- Blue Ridge in Morganton.
She was born in McDowell County on March 09, 1948 to the late Ed Suttle and Bertha Upton Suttle.
Ruby had a special place in her heart for children, and she worked as...
David Leonard Austin
Dec 2, 2020
Mr. David Leonard Austin, age 65, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, December 02, 2020 at his residence.
He was born in Buncombe County on February 06, 1955 to the late Pascal Jeff Austin and Bertha Mae Robinson Austin.
A proud veteran of the United States Army, Mr. Austin worked in the maintenance...
Ruby Faye Looper
Dec 1, 2020
Ruby Faye Lamb Looper, age 76, of Black Mountain, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, December 01, 2020 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. The daughter of the late George and Emma Tilley Lamb, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on November 08, 1944.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Virginia Kay Edwards
Nov 30, 2020
On the morning of Monday, November 30, 2020, Virginia Kay Swift Edwards, age 63, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her residence with her children and grandchildren at her side. The daughter of Vera Jaynes Swift of Marion and the late Burt Swift, Kay was born in Watauga County, North Carolina on May 28, 1957.
...
Mark Alan Stafford
Nov 30, 2020
Mark Alan Stafford, age 52, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Mission Hospital McDowell. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on January 20, 1968, he was the son of the late Roy and Linda Greene Stafford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Jessie Hall Martin
Nov 29, 2020
Jessie Hall Martin, 81, of Marion, North Carolina peacefully departed this life on the morning of Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on October 22, 1939 to the late Jess David Hall and Fannie Thomas Hall.
Jessie worked as a nutrition worker for McDowell...
Rachel Carnes
Nov 29, 2020
Rachel Page Carnes, age 93, of Black Mountain, North Carolina and formerly of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Givens Highland Farms in Black Mountain.
Rachel was born on Feb. 19, 1927 in Lumberton, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Martha Downs Page and Grover Temple Page. She was educated in...
Jesse Benjamin Baker
Nov 28, 2020
Jesse Benjamin Baker, age 39, of Old Fort, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.
Jesse is survived by his precious, loving wife of 6 years, Krystal Baker; his father and mother, Mark and Denise Baker; two brothers, Charles Baker and his wife, Karol...
Reyna Mar
Nov 28, 2020
Reyna Mar, age 24, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. Reyna, a native of McDowell County, North Carolina was born on March 25, 1996.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Marcelina Mar, who passed away September 24, 2020.
A...
Gayle Margaret Oursler
Nov 28, 2020
Gayle Margaret Steiger Oursler, age 81, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at her residence with loved ones at her side. A native of Butler County, Ohio, born on January 26, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Ralph A. and Mary E. Steiger.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Barbara Conley
Nov 28, 2020
On the morning of Saturday, November 28, 2020, loving and wonderful mother and grandmother, Barbara Faucette Conley, age 87, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord at Autumn Care of Marion. The daughter of the late Thomas and Lela Mae Nichols Faucette, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on February 10, 1933.
...
William Jefferson Sanders II
Nov 26, 2020
William Jefferson Sanders II, age 60, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on the night of Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of Greenville, South Carolina, born on May 14, 1960, he was the son of the late Clarence Edward Sanders and Annie Grace Thomas Sanders Hayes.
In addition...
Rebecca Mullins
Nov 25, 2020
On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, while surrounded by loved ones, Rebecca Grant Mullins, age 52, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away at Burke Hospice & Palliative Care in Valdese, North Carolina. The daughter of Coleen Grant of Marion and the late Charles Furman Grant, she was born in Valdese on December 29, 1967.
In addition to her...
Vanessa Marie Olson
Nov 25, 2020
Vanessa Marie Wiggins Olson, 61, of Asheboro, North Carolina and formerly of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at her parent’s residence.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on January 20, 1959 to Larry Gene Wiggins and Marie Jones Wiggins, of Marion.
Vanessa earned her Bachelor’s degree...
James Phillip McCall
Nov 20, 2020
Rev. James Phillip McCall, age 65, of Union Mills, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born in Polk County on July 13, 1955 to the late Martha Garrett McCall and Billy Phillip McCall.
Rev. McCall had ministered for over 40 years and had pastored...
Johnny Roscoe Godfrey, Jr.
Nov 18, 2020
Mr. Johnny Roscoe Godfrey, Jr., age 79, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 at Carolinas HealthCare System-Blue Ridge in Morganton North Carolina. The son of the late Johnny and Bertha Caldwell Godfrey, he was a native of McDowell County, born on April 26th, 1941.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
William "Bill" Essley Shuford
Nov 17, 2020
Mr. William “Bill” Essley Shuford, age 65, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Causby Shuford.
At his request, no services will be held.
Malcolm Jerome Mayfield
Nov 17, 2020
Malcolm Jerome Mayfield, age 31, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on September 08, 1989 to the late Carl Young and Dianna Mayfield.
Malcolm was a well-liked man who was loved by all who...
Marilyn Riddle
Nov 16, 2020
Marilyn Effler Riddle, age 66, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
She was born on November 12, 1954 in McDowell County to the late Cecil Effler and Linnie Grindstaff Effler.
Marilyn’s family was her world, and she had a special place in...
Joyce Ann Smith
Nov 16, 2020
Joyce Ann Williams Smith, age 85, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at The Laurels of Summit Ridge in Asheville.
She was born in McDowell County on November 18, 1934 to the late Roy T. Williams and Sarah Mae Proctor Williams.
A devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, she was loved by her whole family....
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