Obituaries
Roger Wayne Hall
Nov 15, 2020
Roger Wayne Hall, age 54, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, November 15, 2020 at his residence with loved ones by his side. A native of Denver, Colorado, born on April 30, 1966, he was the son of the late Wayne and Louise Grindstaff Hall.
A fan of the Carolina Panthers...
Irene Waycaster Ricker
Nov 15, 2020
Irene Waycaster Ricker, 95, of Denver, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Atrium Health Lincoln.
A native of Mitchell County, she was born on February 04, 1925 to the late Joe Festus Waycaster and Millie Jones Waycaster.
Mrs. Ricker loved to dance and she was known to always enjoy herself. She loved...
Burnette Fox
Nov 13, 2020
In the early morning hours of Friday, November 13, 2020, Mr. Burnette Fox, age 87, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord from Autumn Care of Marion. Born in Newport, Tennessee on May 27, 1933, he was the son of the late James Nicholas and Viola Willis Fox. In addition to his parents, he...
James Callaway Pritchard
Nov 13, 2020
James Callaway Pritchard, 69, of Lake Lure, North Carolina, passed away on the morning of Friday, November 13, 2020 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
A native of Rutherford County, he was born on August 11, 1951 to the late Herman James Pritchard and Betty Jean Thompson Pritchard.
James, who never met a stranger, loved his family and...
Jerry R. Jenkins
Nov 13, 2020
Mr. Jerry R. Jenkins, age 83, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 13, 2020 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina. Born in Rutherford County, North Carolina on November 18, 1936, he was the son of the late Thomas and Pauline Farris Jenkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Betty B. Wells
Nov 12, 2020
Mrs. Betty B. Wells, age 88, of Surfside Beach, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020. She was a member of the Oasis of Hope Worship Center in Surfside Beach, South Carolina; where she served as a television producer for the church's television ministry, The Jeff Wood Show. Betty used her beautiful voice to worship and sing...
Clarence Sean Martin
Nov 10, 2020
Mr. Clarence Sean Martin, age 55, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at his residence.
He was born in Newark, New Jersey on October 15, 1965 to Velma Adams Martin and the late Clarence Martin, Sr.
Clarence was a business graduate of Georgia Tech. A proud veteran of the United States...
Ethel "Lou" Goodman
Nov 10, 2020
On November 10, 2020, Ethel “Lou” Goodman (81) lost her battle with Parkinson’s Disease and passed peacefully in her home where she retired in Marion, NC. She was dedicated to her husband, her family and her work at Alexandria Hospital and Fairfax Family Practice in Northern Virginia.
Lou was born in the small coal-mining town of Williamson, West...
Bonnie Burrell Setzer
Nov 9, 2020
Bonnie Burrell Setzer, of Old Fort, passed away November 9, 2020, at Mountain Ridge Health and Rehab with family by her side. She was born February 22, 1941, to Dorothy Currie Burrell and Archie Burrell in Polk County. She married her Old Fort High School sweetheart, David Setzer, on August 28, 1960 and they celebrated their 60th wedding...
Jerry Randall
Nov 8, 2020
Jerry Randall, age 73, of Old Fort, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 08, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills SECU Inpatient Unit in Forest City. The son of the late Edward and Lula Sprinkle Randall, he was born in Madison County, North Carolina on August 13, 1947.
In addition to...
Margaret Fisher Boyd
Nov 8, 2020
Jerusalem, Jerusalem
Thy streets of pearl and gold are trod by the blest feet of them
We know & love of old.
Their voices full of sheer delight steal through the radiant air.
Jerusalem, Jerusalem
Our hearts are with them there.
Proverbs 3:15
‘She is more precious than rubies and nothing you desire can be compared to...
Scott Ellis Davis
Nov 8, 2020
Mr. Scott Ellis Davis, age 45, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, November 08, 2020 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born in Burke County on January 03, 1975 to Ralph Ellis Davis and Lovada Morgan Davis.
Scott enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, and he especially enjoyed fishing...
Ann Brewer
Nov 7, 2020
Ann Stevenson Brewer, 84, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, November 07, 2020 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Bakersville, NC to the late Joe and Electa Stevenson on September 29, 1936. She was the youngest of ten siblings.
Ann was always happy and her smile...
Philip Alexander Dahlgren
Nov 7, 2020
Mr. Philip Alexander Dahlgren, age 82, of Mars Hill, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, November 07, 2020 at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville.
A native of Bradford, Pennsylvania, Mr. Dahlgren was born on March 04, 1938 to the late Alexander Napoleon and Iva Emerson Dahlgren.
He was a proud veteran of the...
J.C. Weldon Crook
Nov 7, 2020
Mr. J.C. Weldon Crook, 71, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, November 07, 2020 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
He was born on November 28, 1948 in Buncombe County to the late Ernest Jay and Bonnie Harwood Crook, and he worked as a forklift driver for Ingles.
In accordance with Mr. Crook's wishes, no services...
Jeff Galen Hudgins
Nov 7, 2020
Mr. Jeff Galen Hudgins, age 56, of the Woodlawn Community, passed away on the morning of Saturday, November 07, 2020 after doing what he loved most, coon hunting.
A native of McDowell County, he was born on October 13, 1964 to the late Donald and Barbara Robinson Hudgins.
Jeff was employed by McDowell County as a...
William Frank Smith
Nov 6, 2020
William Frank Smith, 70, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the evening of Friday, November 06, 2020 at his residence.
He was born in Selma, Alabama on October 29, 1950 to the late Earlie Elgin and Sara Dell Smith.
Mr. Smith was a proud veteran of the United States Army where he served in Vietnam....
Charles Homer DeHart
Nov 4, 2020
Charles Homer DeHart, 76, of Marion and Swannanoa, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, November 04, 2020 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
He was born on June 29, 1944 in Buncombe County to the late William Homer and Cora Ruth Hodgin DeHart.
He was employed with the NC Highway Patrol as a mechanic. Mr. DeHart was involved...
Joe Helton
Nov 3, 2020
Joe Helton, age 77, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away at his residence on the morning of Tuesday, November 03, 2020 with his loving family at his side. Born in Lenoir, North Carolina on July 11, 1943, he was the son of the late Ray and Ollie Mae Price Helton.
In addition to his parents, he was...
Saundra "Sissy" Rymer
Nov 3, 2020
Ms. Saundra "Sissy" Rymer, age 78, of Black Mountain, North Carolina, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, November 03, 2020 at Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation.
She was born on May 26, 1942 in Buncombe County to the late Andrew Wesley and Jessie Marie Jump Rymer.
Saundra was known for her talent in crocheting, and...
Roger Wayne Hall
Nov 15, 2020
Roger Wayne Hall, age 54, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, November 15, 2020 at his residence with loved ones by his side. A native of Denver, Colorado, born on April 30, 1966, he was the son of the late Wayne and Louise Grindstaff Hall.
A fan of the Carolina Panthers...
Irene Waycaster Ricker
Nov 15, 2020
Irene Waycaster Ricker, 95, of Denver, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Atrium Health Lincoln.
A native of Mitchell County, she was born on February 04, 1925 to the late Joe Festus Waycaster and Millie Jones Waycaster.
Mrs. Ricker loved to dance and she was known to always enjoy herself. She loved...
Burnette Fox
Nov 13, 2020
In the early morning hours of Friday, November 13, 2020, Mr. Burnette Fox, age 87, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord from Autumn Care of Marion. Born in Newport, Tennessee on May 27, 1933, he was the son of the late James Nicholas and Viola Willis Fox. In addition to his parents, he...
James Callaway Pritchard
Nov 13, 2020
James Callaway Pritchard, 69, of Lake Lure, North Carolina, passed away on the morning of Friday, November 13, 2020 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
A native of Rutherford County, he was born on August 11, 1951 to the late Herman James Pritchard and Betty Jean Thompson Pritchard.
James, who never met a stranger, loved his family and...
Jerry R. Jenkins
Nov 13, 2020
Mr. Jerry R. Jenkins, age 83, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 13, 2020 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina. Born in Rutherford County, North Carolina on November 18, 1936, he was the son of the late Thomas and Pauline Farris Jenkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Betty B. Wells
Nov 12, 2020
Mrs. Betty B. Wells, age 88, of Surfside Beach, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020. She was a member of the Oasis of Hope Worship Center in Surfside Beach, South Carolina; where she served as a television producer for the church's television ministry, The Jeff Wood Show. Betty used her beautiful voice to worship and sing...
Clarence Sean Martin
Nov 10, 2020
Mr. Clarence Sean Martin, age 55, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at his residence.
He was born in Newark, New Jersey on October 15, 1965 to Velma Adams Martin and the late Clarence Martin, Sr.
Clarence was a business graduate of Georgia Tech. A proud veteran of the United States...
Ethel "Lou" Goodman
Nov 10, 2020
On November 10, 2020, Ethel “Lou” Goodman (81) lost her battle with Parkinson’s Disease and passed peacefully in her home where she retired in Marion, NC. She was dedicated to her husband, her family and her work at Alexandria Hospital and Fairfax Family Practice in Northern Virginia.
Lou was born in the small coal-mining town of Williamson, West...
Bonnie Burrell Setzer
Nov 9, 2020
Bonnie Burrell Setzer, of Old Fort, passed away November 9, 2020, at Mountain Ridge Health and Rehab with family by her side. She was born February 22, 1941, to Dorothy Currie Burrell and Archie Burrell in Polk County. She married her Old Fort High School sweetheart, David Setzer, on August 28, 1960 and they celebrated their 60th wedding...
Jerry Randall
Nov 8, 2020
Jerry Randall, age 73, of Old Fort, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 08, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills SECU Inpatient Unit in Forest City. The son of the late Edward and Lula Sprinkle Randall, he was born in Madison County, North Carolina on August 13, 1947.
In addition to...
Margaret Fisher Boyd
Nov 8, 2020
Jerusalem, Jerusalem
Thy streets of pearl and gold are trod by the blest feet of them
We know & love of old.
Their voices full of sheer delight steal through the radiant air.
Jerusalem, Jerusalem
Our hearts are with them there.
Proverbs 3:15
‘She is more precious than rubies and nothing you desire can be compared to...
Scott Ellis Davis
Nov 8, 2020
Mr. Scott Ellis Davis, age 45, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, November 08, 2020 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born in Burke County on January 03, 1975 to Ralph Ellis Davis and Lovada Morgan Davis.
Scott enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, and he especially enjoyed fishing...
Ann Brewer
Nov 7, 2020
Ann Stevenson Brewer, 84, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, November 07, 2020 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Bakersville, NC to the late Joe and Electa Stevenson on September 29, 1936. She was the youngest of ten siblings.
Ann was always happy and her smile...
Philip Alexander Dahlgren
Nov 7, 2020
Mr. Philip Alexander Dahlgren, age 82, of Mars Hill, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, November 07, 2020 at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville.
A native of Bradford, Pennsylvania, Mr. Dahlgren was born on March 04, 1938 to the late Alexander Napoleon and Iva Emerson Dahlgren.
He was a proud veteran of the...
J.C. Weldon Crook
Nov 7, 2020
Mr. J.C. Weldon Crook, 71, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, November 07, 2020 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
He was born on November 28, 1948 in Buncombe County to the late Ernest Jay and Bonnie Harwood Crook, and he worked as a forklift driver for Ingles.
In accordance with Mr. Crook's wishes, no services...
Jeff Galen Hudgins
Nov 7, 2020
Mr. Jeff Galen Hudgins, age 56, of the Woodlawn Community, passed away on the morning of Saturday, November 07, 2020 after doing what he loved most, coon hunting.
A native of McDowell County, he was born on October 13, 1964 to the late Donald and Barbara Robinson Hudgins.
Jeff was employed by McDowell County as a...
William Frank Smith
Nov 6, 2020
William Frank Smith, 70, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the evening of Friday, November 06, 2020 at his residence.
He was born in Selma, Alabama on October 29, 1950 to the late Earlie Elgin and Sara Dell Smith.
Mr. Smith was a proud veteran of the United States Army where he served in Vietnam....
Charles Homer DeHart
Nov 4, 2020
Charles Homer DeHart, 76, of Marion and Swannanoa, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, November 04, 2020 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
He was born on June 29, 1944 in Buncombe County to the late William Homer and Cora Ruth Hodgin DeHart.
He was employed with the NC Highway Patrol as a mechanic. Mr. DeHart was involved...
Joe Helton
Nov 3, 2020
Joe Helton, age 77, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away at his residence on the morning of Tuesday, November 03, 2020 with his loving family at his side. Born in Lenoir, North Carolina on July 11, 1943, he was the son of the late Ray and Ollie Mae Price Helton.
In addition to his parents, he was...
Saundra "Sissy" Rymer
Nov 3, 2020
Ms. Saundra "Sissy" Rymer, age 78, of Black Mountain, North Carolina, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, November 03, 2020 at Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation.
She was born on May 26, 1942 in Buncombe County to the late Andrew Wesley and Jessie Marie Jump Rymer.
Saundra was known for her talent in crocheting, and...
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