Obituaries
Courtney Danese Boyd
May 24, 2020
On the afternoon of Sunday, May 24, 2020, Miss Courtney Danese Boyd, age 26 of Marion, departed from this world unexpectedly. The daughter of Pamela Danese Mullins Boyd, and Tony Everette Boyd, Both of Marion, she was born on October 24, 1993 in McDowell County.
Known for her beautiful smile, Courtney was considered a friend to everyone she knew....
Daniel William Gray
May 24, 2020
In the evening of Sunday, May 24, 2020, Daniel William Gray, age 56 of Marion, North Carolina passed away at Memorial Campus-Asheville. A native of Herkimer County, New York, Daniel was born on May 18, 1964 to the late Edward William Hilts and Janice Moshier.
He is preceded in death by one son, Daniel David Edward Gray.
Daniel...
James Malone Duncan
May 22, 2020
James Malone Duncan, age 80, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Aston Park Health Care in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, James was born on January 15, 1940 to the late Paul and Verlie Roberson Duncan.
He is preceded in death by five siblings, Claudette Henderson, Virginia Duncan, Viola Fields, Vinnie...
Janet Lee Rausch
May 22, 2020
Ms. Janet L. Rausch, age 61 of Marion, North Carolina, and formerly of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2020.
She is Survived by her daughters, Jessica (Anthony), Kristina, and Christian (Josh). Grandchildren, Kelly, Madison, DJ, and Kameron. Great Grandchildren, Jaxon and Jobe. Siblings, Michael (Cheryl), Tom (Gina), Jeff (Robin), Julie (Gary), Dawn, Sean (Anne), and Dan (Ann),...
Willie Williams
May 22, 2020
On the morning of Friday, May 22, 2020, Mrs. Williams, age 94 of Marion, passed away at her residence with her loved ones by her side. The daughter of the late William Richmond Suttles, and Eula Mae Gouge Suttles, she was born on May 8, 1926 in McDowell County.
A glass artist by trade, Willie loved what...
Betty Jean Lonon
May 21, 2020
Betty Jean Lonon, age 65, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 21, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born November 8, 1954, in Rochester, New York to the late Robert and Marie Behrns. Betty married her best friend, Van Harold Lonon, on October 14, 1978.
Betty embodied the belief that motherhood was the most fundamentally...
Adolph A. Justice, Sr.
May 21, 2020
Mr. Adolph A. Justice, Sr., while surrounded by his loving wife, passed away on the morning of Thursday, May 21, 2020 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. The son of the late Hugh and Bertha Ramsey Justice, he was born in Burke County, North Carolina on February 14, 1925.
In addition to his parents, he was...
Danny Keith Gilbert
May 21, 2020
Danny Keith Gilbert, age 66, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at his residence on Thursday, May 21, 2020. The son of the late O.C. and Agnes Ferguson Gilbert, a native of McDowell County, North Carolina he was born on October 05, 1953.
He was preceded in death by, in addition to his parents, his wife, Diane Boylen...
Rebecca Lynn Hedden
May 21, 2020
Rebecca Lynn Hedden, age 56, of Franklin, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord following a short illness on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. The daughter of Tina Cochran Hall of Franklin and the late Ray Hedden, Rebecca was born in Macon County, North Carolina on July 07, 1963.
Rebecca enjoyed...
Danica Ellen Freeman
May 19, 2020
Danica Ellen Hoffman Stam Freeman was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on November 13, 1967. She passed away at her residence on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.
She is survived by her children, Jennifer Stam, Amanda Stam and Kristina Stam, all of Murray, Utah. She had two grandchildren, Stephanie and Mayla of Murray.
Also surviving are her parents Kenneth and...
Hope Kelley
May 17, 2020
On the morning of Sunday, May 17, 2020, while surrounded by her amazing and loving family, Hope Stevens Kelley, age 48, following a lengthy and very courageous battle with cancer, departed to be with the Lord at her residence. The daughter of Beverly Jo Ezell Stevens of Marion, North Carolina and the late Joel Ray Stevens, Hope was born...
Megan Denise Vess
May 16, 2020
Miss Megan Denise Vess, age 18, following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, made that wonderful cross over into Heaven on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Mission Hospital-McDowell. Her loving family was by her side. The daughter of Randall and Amber Milhorn Vess of Marion, North Carolina, Megan was born in Johnson City, Tennessee on November 14,...
David L. McKinney
May 15, 2020
On the morning of Friday, May 15, 2020, while surrounded by his loved ones, Mr. David L. McKinney, age 64, of the Turkey Cove Community, passed away at his residence. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on July 15, 1955, he was the son of the late Russell Jack and Lennie Hollifield McKinney.
A loving...
James "Von" Lipe
May 13, 2020
Mr. James “Von” Lipe, age 54, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on October 01, 1965, he was the son of George “GG” Lipe of Marion and Verdie Stevens Propst of Old Fort.
A loving son, brother and friend, Von enjoyed spending time...
Steven Michael Hicks
May 13, 2020
Steven Michael Hicks, age 66, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the night of Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Pelican Health-Asheville. The son of the late Melvin and Dolores Boyd Hicks, he was born in Washington County, Tennessee on December 15, 1953.
A retired painter, Steven was truly loved by his family. He will be missed by...
Inez Durham
May 12, 2020
On the morning of Tuesday, May 12, 2020, Mrs. Inez Jones Durham, age 87 of Morganton, departed from this world at Burke Hospice and Palliative Care in Valdese. The daughter of the late Arvel Adam Jones and Lessie Mace Jones, she was born in McDowell County on November 03, 1932.
A loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister...
Randy R. Chrisawn
May 11, 2020
Mr. Randy R. Chrisawn, age 61, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away at his residence on Monday, May 11, 2020. The son of the late Claude and Phyllis Wilson Chrisawn, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on April 24, 1959.
At this time, no services are planned.
Dallas Taylor
May 11, 2020
Dallas Taylor, age 79, of Old Fort, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Monday, May 11, 2020 at his residence. His loving family was by his side during this journey. Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on August 05, 1940, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Gertrude Wright Taylor. He was also...
Marianna Cowan
May 10, 2020
Marianna Elliott Cowan, age 91, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Rose Hill Retirement Community in Marion. The daughter of the late W. P. Elliott and Emma Hensley Elliott, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on May 25, 1928.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Bertie Wilson
May 9, 2020
On the morning of Saturday, May 09, 2020, while surrounded by her beloved family at her son’s residence, Mrs. Bertie Chrisawn Wilson, age 90 of Marion, took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord. The daughter of the late John Will Chrisawn and Della Smith Chrisawn, she was born in Yancey county on June 07, 1929.
A...
Courtney Danese Boyd
May 24, 2020
On the afternoon of Sunday, May 24, 2020, Miss Courtney Danese Boyd, age 26 of Marion, departed from this world unexpectedly. The daughter of Pamela Danese Mullins Boyd, and Tony Everette Boyd, Both of Marion, she was born on October 24, 1993 in McDowell County.
Known for her beautiful smile, Courtney was considered a friend to everyone she knew....
Daniel William Gray
May 24, 2020
In the evening of Sunday, May 24, 2020, Daniel William Gray, age 56 of Marion, North Carolina passed away at Memorial Campus-Asheville. A native of Herkimer County, New York, Daniel was born on May 18, 1964 to the late Edward William Hilts and Janice Moshier.
He is preceded in death by one son, Daniel David Edward Gray.
Daniel...
James Malone Duncan
May 22, 2020
James Malone Duncan, age 80, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Aston Park Health Care in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, James was born on January 15, 1940 to the late Paul and Verlie Roberson Duncan.
He is preceded in death by five siblings, Claudette Henderson, Virginia Duncan, Viola Fields, Vinnie...
Janet Lee Rausch
May 22, 2020
Ms. Janet L. Rausch, age 61 of Marion, North Carolina, and formerly of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2020.
She is Survived by her daughters, Jessica (Anthony), Kristina, and Christian (Josh). Grandchildren, Kelly, Madison, DJ, and Kameron. Great Grandchildren, Jaxon and Jobe. Siblings, Michael (Cheryl), Tom (Gina), Jeff (Robin), Julie (Gary), Dawn, Sean (Anne), and Dan (Ann),...
Willie Williams
May 22, 2020
On the morning of Friday, May 22, 2020, Mrs. Williams, age 94 of Marion, passed away at her residence with her loved ones by her side. The daughter of the late William Richmond Suttles, and Eula Mae Gouge Suttles, she was born on May 8, 1926 in McDowell County.
A glass artist by trade, Willie loved what...
Betty Jean Lonon
May 21, 2020
Betty Jean Lonon, age 65, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 21, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born November 8, 1954, in Rochester, New York to the late Robert and Marie Behrns. Betty married her best friend, Van Harold Lonon, on October 14, 1978.
Betty embodied the belief that motherhood was the most fundamentally...
Adolph A. Justice, Sr.
May 21, 2020
Mr. Adolph A. Justice, Sr., while surrounded by his loving wife, passed away on the morning of Thursday, May 21, 2020 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. The son of the late Hugh and Bertha Ramsey Justice, he was born in Burke County, North Carolina on February 14, 1925.
In addition to his parents, he was...
Danny Keith Gilbert
May 21, 2020
Danny Keith Gilbert, age 66, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at his residence on Thursday, May 21, 2020. The son of the late O.C. and Agnes Ferguson Gilbert, a native of McDowell County, North Carolina he was born on October 05, 1953.
He was preceded in death by, in addition to his parents, his wife, Diane Boylen...
Rebecca Lynn Hedden
May 21, 2020
Rebecca Lynn Hedden, age 56, of Franklin, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord following a short illness on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. The daughter of Tina Cochran Hall of Franklin and the late Ray Hedden, Rebecca was born in Macon County, North Carolina on July 07, 1963.
Rebecca enjoyed...
Danica Ellen Freeman
May 19, 2020
Danica Ellen Hoffman Stam Freeman was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on November 13, 1967. She passed away at her residence on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.
She is survived by her children, Jennifer Stam, Amanda Stam and Kristina Stam, all of Murray, Utah. She had two grandchildren, Stephanie and Mayla of Murray.
Also surviving are her parents Kenneth and...
Hope Kelley
May 17, 2020
On the morning of Sunday, May 17, 2020, while surrounded by her amazing and loving family, Hope Stevens Kelley, age 48, following a lengthy and very courageous battle with cancer, departed to be with the Lord at her residence. The daughter of Beverly Jo Ezell Stevens of Marion, North Carolina and the late Joel Ray Stevens, Hope was born...
Megan Denise Vess
May 16, 2020
Miss Megan Denise Vess, age 18, following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, made that wonderful cross over into Heaven on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Mission Hospital-McDowell. Her loving family was by her side. The daughter of Randall and Amber Milhorn Vess of Marion, North Carolina, Megan was born in Johnson City, Tennessee on November 14,...
David L. McKinney
May 15, 2020
On the morning of Friday, May 15, 2020, while surrounded by his loved ones, Mr. David L. McKinney, age 64, of the Turkey Cove Community, passed away at his residence. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on July 15, 1955, he was the son of the late Russell Jack and Lennie Hollifield McKinney.
A loving...
James "Von" Lipe
May 13, 2020
Mr. James “Von” Lipe, age 54, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on October 01, 1965, he was the son of George “GG” Lipe of Marion and Verdie Stevens Propst of Old Fort.
A loving son, brother and friend, Von enjoyed spending time...
Steven Michael Hicks
May 13, 2020
Steven Michael Hicks, age 66, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the night of Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Pelican Health-Asheville. The son of the late Melvin and Dolores Boyd Hicks, he was born in Washington County, Tennessee on December 15, 1953.
A retired painter, Steven was truly loved by his family. He will be missed by...
Inez Durham
May 12, 2020
On the morning of Tuesday, May 12, 2020, Mrs. Inez Jones Durham, age 87 of Morganton, departed from this world at Burke Hospice and Palliative Care in Valdese. The daughter of the late Arvel Adam Jones and Lessie Mace Jones, she was born in McDowell County on November 03, 1932.
A loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister...
Randy R. Chrisawn
May 11, 2020
Mr. Randy R. Chrisawn, age 61, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away at his residence on Monday, May 11, 2020. The son of the late Claude and Phyllis Wilson Chrisawn, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on April 24, 1959.
At this time, no services are planned.
Dallas Taylor
May 11, 2020
Dallas Taylor, age 79, of Old Fort, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Monday, May 11, 2020 at his residence. His loving family was by his side during this journey. Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on August 05, 1940, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Gertrude Wright Taylor. He was also...
Marianna Cowan
May 10, 2020
Marianna Elliott Cowan, age 91, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Rose Hill Retirement Community in Marion. The daughter of the late W. P. Elliott and Emma Hensley Elliott, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on May 25, 1928.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Bertie Wilson
May 9, 2020
On the morning of Saturday, May 09, 2020, while surrounded by her beloved family at her son’s residence, Mrs. Bertie Chrisawn Wilson, age 90 of Marion, took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord. The daughter of the late John Will Chrisawn and Della Smith Chrisawn, she was born in Yancey county on June 07, 1929.
A...
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