Obituaries
Janet Ann Hensley
Oct 5, 2020
On October 05, 2020, Janet Ann Hensley lost her courageous battle with Huntington Disease at the age of 51. Janet was born July 27, 1969 to Janice Reese Hensley and the late Lecil Edward Hensley.
Janet owned and operated Professional Electrolysis of Asheville for 20 years until her illness prevented her from working. She was a member...
James "Jim" E. Buchanan, Jr.
Oct 4, 2020
On the night of Sunday, October 04, 2020, Mr. James “Jim” E. Buchanan, Jr., age 58, of Nebo, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord at Mission Hospital McDowell. The son of Maxine Peters Buchanan of Nebo and the late James E. Buchanan, Sr., he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on December 27, 1961.
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Nancy Hartenstein Raker
Oct 4, 2020
Nancy Hartenstein Raker was born on June 30, 1945, in Alliance, Ohio. After a brave, 18-month battle with glioblastoma, she peacefully passed away with her husband, Jack Raker, by her side on October 4, 2020, at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. She was a loving and kind wife, sister, stepmother, grandmother and friend.
Nancy was preceded in death...
Ronald "Ronnie" Greenlee
Oct 4, 2020
Ronald “Ronnie” Greenlee, affectionally known as “Roach”, “Pops” or “Paw Paw”, passed away on Sunday, October 04, 2020 at his residence in Old Fort with his loving family and friends by his side. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on July 11, 1944, he was the son of the late John Greenlee and Ruby Logan Boyce.
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Marvin Davis
Oct 3, 2020
On the morning of Saturday, October 03, 2020, Mr. Marvin Davis, age 62, of the North Cove Community, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home with his family by his side. The son of the late Horace and Marie Davis, he was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina on November 16, 1957.
A simple man...
Oliver C. Stratton
Oct 3, 2020
On the morning of Saturday, October 03, 2020, Mr. Oliver C. Stratton, age 94, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at his residence with loved ones at his side. A native of Petersburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late Oliver Wilson Stratton and Celeste Smith Stratton.
Oliver was a veteran and proudly served his country...
Harold G. Edwards
Oct 2, 2020
Harold G. Edwards, age 76, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, October 02, 2020 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. The son of the late Lyda and Oxie Hensley Edwards, he was born in Yancey County, North Carolina on September 04, 1944.
He was preceded in death by, in addition to his parents,...
William R. Fox, Sr.
Oct 2, 2020
Mr. William R. Fox, Sr., age 80, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, October 02, 2020 at his residence. Born in Anderson, Indiana on October 17, 1939, he was the son of the late William and Nondas Harles Fox.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kate Mae Willis...
Charles "Chuck" Christy III
Oct 1, 2020
Mr. Charles “Chuck” Christy III, age 68, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, October 01, 2020 at Mission Hospital McDowell. A native of Hunterdon County, New Jersey, born February 02, 1952, he was the son of the late Robert and Eva Blatterspiel Christy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother,...
Alice "Dodie" Moore
Oct 1, 2020
Alice "Dodie" Seagle Moore, age 86, of Spindale, North Carolina, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, October 01, 2020 at her residence with her loving family at her side. The daughter of the late Ray and Pauline Mull Seagle, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on November 10, 1933.
Dodie is survived by...
Pastor Dean Silver
Sep 30, 2020
Pastor Dean Silver, age 76, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at Carolina Caring-Catawba Valley Hospice House in Newton, North Carolina, following a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. The son of the late Claude and Mary Johnson Silver, a native of Mitchell County, North Carolina, he was born on...
Nettie "Granny" Kelley
Sep 28, 2020
Nettie “Granny” Kelley, age 99, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Monday, September 28, 2020 at Autumn Care of Marion. A native of Bostic, North Carolina, born on February 17, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Nancey Hoyle Lowery.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Toney Wesley Lewis, I
Sep 28, 2020
Toney Wesley Lewis, I, 57, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the evening of Monday, September 28, 2020 at his residence.
A native of McDowell County, he was born on November 13, 1962 to the late Lessie Ruth Lewis Hensley.
He retired in May 2020 as a truck driver for Heartland Express. He was a...
Audrey Lawing
Sep 26, 2020
Audrey Alyne Moody Lawing, 95, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Rose Hill Retirement Community.
Born in Clay County on August 31, 1925, she was born to the late Lem Moody and Nelda Hall Moody.
She retired from Marion Manufacturing Company as a weaver. She enjoyed quilting and cooking for her...
Larry Dean "Bear" Franklin
Sep 26, 2020
Larry Dean “Bear” Franklin, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 surrounded by his family.
He was born on October 9, 1949 to the late Jack and Genouse Lawing Franklin.
He is survived by his “current” wife, Brenda Smith Franklin, two children, David (Lisa), Deana Greene (Jason), 8 grandchildren: Garrison Greene, Jack Franklin, Gabriel Greene,...
Annette Jean Vess
Sep 25, 2020
Annette Jean Vess, 52, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on the afternoon of Friday, September 25, 2020 at her residence.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on August 29, 1968 to Danny and Barbara Vess of Old Fort.
She was a longtime employee of Auria in Old Fort. More recently, she worked...
Corey Michael McCraw
Sep 24, 2020
On the morning of Thursday, September 24, 2020, Mr. Corey Michael McCraw, age 32, of Durham, North Carolina and formerly of Marion, surrounded by his family and the love and support of friends and family near and far, made the wonderful cross over into Heaven at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, after a courageous battle with...
Patsy Ruth Elliott
Sep 22, 2020
Patsy Smith Elliott, age 75, of Marion, North Carolina, following a long battle with cancer, departed to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Mission Hospital. The daughter of the late William Hubert Smith and Etta West Smith, she was born in McDowell County on December 29, 1944.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Rachel Naomi Wheeler
Sep 22, 2020
Rachel Naomi Mainer Wheeler, age 82, of Marion, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Mission Hospital McDowell. The daughter of the late James Mainer and Bertha Huffman Mainer, she was born in McDowell County on December 26, 1937.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Melvin...
Janet Ann Hensley
Oct 5, 2020
On October 05, 2020, Janet Ann Hensley lost her courageous battle with Huntington Disease at the age of 51. Janet was born July 27, 1969 to Janice Reese Hensley and the late Lecil Edward Hensley.
Janet owned and operated Professional Electrolysis of Asheville for 20 years until her illness prevented her from working. She was a member...
James "Jim" E. Buchanan, Jr.
Oct 4, 2020
On the night of Sunday, October 04, 2020, Mr. James “Jim” E. Buchanan, Jr., age 58, of Nebo, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord at Mission Hospital McDowell. The son of Maxine Peters Buchanan of Nebo and the late James E. Buchanan, Sr., he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on December 27, 1961.
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Nancy Hartenstein Raker
Oct 4, 2020
Nancy Hartenstein Raker was born on June 30, 1945, in Alliance, Ohio. After a brave, 18-month battle with glioblastoma, she peacefully passed away with her husband, Jack Raker, by her side on October 4, 2020, at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. She was a loving and kind wife, sister, stepmother, grandmother and friend.
Nancy was preceded in death...
Ronald "Ronnie" Greenlee
Oct 4, 2020
Ronald “Ronnie” Greenlee, affectionally known as “Roach”, “Pops” or “Paw Paw”, passed away on Sunday, October 04, 2020 at his residence in Old Fort with his loving family and friends by his side. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on July 11, 1944, he was the son of the late John Greenlee and Ruby Logan Boyce.
...
Marvin Davis
Oct 3, 2020
On the morning of Saturday, October 03, 2020, Mr. Marvin Davis, age 62, of the North Cove Community, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home with his family by his side. The son of the late Horace and Marie Davis, he was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina on November 16, 1957.
A simple man...
Oliver C. Stratton
Oct 3, 2020
On the morning of Saturday, October 03, 2020, Mr. Oliver C. Stratton, age 94, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at his residence with loved ones at his side. A native of Petersburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late Oliver Wilson Stratton and Celeste Smith Stratton.
Oliver was a veteran and proudly served his country...
Harold G. Edwards
Oct 2, 2020
Harold G. Edwards, age 76, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, October 02, 2020 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. The son of the late Lyda and Oxie Hensley Edwards, he was born in Yancey County, North Carolina on September 04, 1944.
He was preceded in death by, in addition to his parents,...
William R. Fox, Sr.
Oct 2, 2020
Mr. William R. Fox, Sr., age 80, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, October 02, 2020 at his residence. Born in Anderson, Indiana on October 17, 1939, he was the son of the late William and Nondas Harles Fox.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kate Mae Willis...
Charles "Chuck" Christy III
Oct 1, 2020
Mr. Charles “Chuck” Christy III, age 68, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, October 01, 2020 at Mission Hospital McDowell. A native of Hunterdon County, New Jersey, born February 02, 1952, he was the son of the late Robert and Eva Blatterspiel Christy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother,...
Alice "Dodie" Moore
Oct 1, 2020
Alice "Dodie" Seagle Moore, age 86, of Spindale, North Carolina, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, October 01, 2020 at her residence with her loving family at her side. The daughter of the late Ray and Pauline Mull Seagle, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on November 10, 1933.
Dodie is survived by...
Pastor Dean Silver
Sep 30, 2020
Pastor Dean Silver, age 76, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at Carolina Caring-Catawba Valley Hospice House in Newton, North Carolina, following a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. The son of the late Claude and Mary Johnson Silver, a native of Mitchell County, North Carolina, he was born on...
Nettie "Granny" Kelley
Sep 28, 2020
Nettie “Granny” Kelley, age 99, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Monday, September 28, 2020 at Autumn Care of Marion. A native of Bostic, North Carolina, born on February 17, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Nancey Hoyle Lowery.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Toney Wesley Lewis, I
Sep 28, 2020
Toney Wesley Lewis, I, 57, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the evening of Monday, September 28, 2020 at his residence.
A native of McDowell County, he was born on November 13, 1962 to the late Lessie Ruth Lewis Hensley.
He retired in May 2020 as a truck driver for Heartland Express. He was a...
Audrey Lawing
Sep 26, 2020
Audrey Alyne Moody Lawing, 95, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Rose Hill Retirement Community.
Born in Clay County on August 31, 1925, she was born to the late Lem Moody and Nelda Hall Moody.
She retired from Marion Manufacturing Company as a weaver. She enjoyed quilting and cooking for her...
Larry Dean "Bear" Franklin
Sep 26, 2020
Larry Dean “Bear” Franklin, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 surrounded by his family.
He was born on October 9, 1949 to the late Jack and Genouse Lawing Franklin.
He is survived by his “current” wife, Brenda Smith Franklin, two children, David (Lisa), Deana Greene (Jason), 8 grandchildren: Garrison Greene, Jack Franklin, Gabriel Greene,...
Annette Jean Vess
Sep 25, 2020
Annette Jean Vess, 52, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on the afternoon of Friday, September 25, 2020 at her residence.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on August 29, 1968 to Danny and Barbara Vess of Old Fort.
She was a longtime employee of Auria in Old Fort. More recently, she worked...
Corey Michael McCraw
Sep 24, 2020
On the morning of Thursday, September 24, 2020, Mr. Corey Michael McCraw, age 32, of Durham, North Carolina and formerly of Marion, surrounded by his family and the love and support of friends and family near and far, made the wonderful cross over into Heaven at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, after a courageous battle with...
Patsy Ruth Elliott
Sep 22, 2020
Patsy Smith Elliott, age 75, of Marion, North Carolina, following a long battle with cancer, departed to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Mission Hospital. The daughter of the late William Hubert Smith and Etta West Smith, she was born in McDowell County on December 29, 1944.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Rachel Naomi Wheeler
Sep 22, 2020
Rachel Naomi Mainer Wheeler, age 82, of Marion, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Mission Hospital McDowell. The daughter of the late James Mainer and Bertha Huffman Mainer, she was born in McDowell County on December 26, 1937.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Melvin...
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