Obituaries
Lillian Eugene Scott
Apr 11, 2020
During the early morning hours of Saturday, April 11, 2020, Mrs Lillian Eugene Earley Scott, age 81 of Marion, passed away at her residence surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of the late James Earley and Mary Rebecca Holland Earley Hollifield, she was born in Rutherford County on August 05, 1938.
Left to cherish her precious memory are...
John Hazouri
Apr 10, 2020
Mr. John Wallace Hazouri, age 73, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 10, 2020 while visiting his mountain home in Old Fort, North Carolina. The son of Evelyn Ebersold Meisel, Lew Meisel of Jacksonville, Florida and the late Bert Hagen, John was born in Jacksonville on October 07, 1946.
A veteran of the United States Marine Corps....
Elizabeth "LIbby" Kaylor
Apr 10, 2020
Elizabeth “Libby” Morris Kaylor, age 74, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills-Inpatient Unit in Forest City, North Carolina. The daughter of the late Robert and Luella Beddingfield Morris, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on June 26, 1945.
She was preceded in death by, in addition...
Thomas Ernest Hollingsworth III
Apr 8, 2020
Mr. Thomas Ernest Hollingsworth III, age 69, of Newland, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 08, 2020 at his residence with loved ones at his side. The son of the late Thomas and Josephine Battey Hollingsworth, he was born in Washington County, Tennessee on August 21, 1950.
Left to cherish his amazing memories are his...
Reverend William "Bill" Long
Apr 7, 2020
William Harold “Bill” Long opened his eyes in Heaven on the morning of April 7, 2020 at Rose Hill Retirement Community.
Known for decades as the “Pastor of McDowell County,” Long and his wife Wanda of 62 years founded Eastside Baptist Church (now Nebo Crossing) in Nebo, in 1978.
“Preacher Bill,” as he was known by most,...
Lois Huskins Reese
Apr 6, 2020
Lois Styles Huskins Reese, age 86, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord shortly after noon on Monday, April 06, 2020 at Autumn Care of Marion. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on March 15, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Dorothy O’Dear Styles.
In addition to...
Robert Wayne Burnette (Squirrely)
Apr 5, 2020
Mr. Robert Wayne Burnette (Squirrely), age 70, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away at his daughter’s residence on Sunday, April 05, 2020 with his loved ones by his side. A native of Burke County, North Carolina, he was born on June 08, 1949 and was the son of the late Frank and Beulah McGee Burnette.
An avid...
Lucinda Jenny Pittman
Apr 5, 2020
Lucinda Jenny Pittman, age 41, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 05, 2020 at her residence. The daughter of Cecil and Monecca Pittman of Old Fort, she was an Old Fort native and was born on March 11, 1979.
Lucinda cherished her three children; and spending quality time with her family and friends...
Jimmy Dean Hensley
Apr 5, 2020
Mr. Jimmy Dean Hensley, age 75, of Marion, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord and Savior with loved ones at his side on Sunday, April 05, 2020. Born in Mitchell County, North Carolina on July 23, 1944, he was the son of the late Hiram “Jim” and Mary Marie Hensley.
In addition to his parents,...
Zade Westall
Apr 4, 2020
Mr. Zade Westall, age 82, of Marion, North Carolina, made the wonderful cross over into Heaven to join other family members on Saturday, April 04, 2020 at his residence. The son of the late Eugene Westall and Tee Robinson Westall, Zade was born in Yancey County, North Carolina on January 29, 1938.
He was preceded in death by...
Lawrence Sisk
Apr 2, 2020
Lawrence " Sam" Sisk, age 72, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at his residence on the morning of Thursday, April 02, 2020. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on January 21, 1948, he was the son of the late Elbert Sisk and Bessie Patton Sisk.
He was also preceded in death by one brother, Alvin Sisk and one sister,...
Sue A. Hyatt
Mar 31, 2020
Sue A. Hyatt of the Greenlee Community, departed to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. Having celebrated her 100th birthday on November 3rd., Sue was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina to the late James and Mattie Belle Wilson Hyatt.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
James Donald Good
Mar 31, 2020
On the evening of Tuesday, March 31, 2020, Mr. James “Donald” Good, age 93 of Marion, entered into the gates of Heaven at Mission McDowell in Marion. The son of the late Young Justice Good, and Vada McCall Good, he was born in McDowell County on September 16, 1926.
A longtime member of Woodlawn Baptist Church, James...
Trudy Wade
Mar 31, 2020
On the morning of her 87th birthday (Tuesday, March 31, 2020), Gertrude “Trudy” Swiger Wade of Old Fort, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord at Mountain Ridge Health & Rehabilitation in Black Mountain, North Carolina. The daughter of the late Dixon and Margaret Johnson Swiger, she was born in Littleton, West Virginia on March 31, 1933.
In...
Virginia "Ginny" Ruth Conley
Mar 31, 2020
Mrs. Virginia “Ginny” Ruth Vickers Conley age 77, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at the Brian Center in Spruce Pine North Carolina. She was born on September 8, 1942 and is the daughter of the late Clyde Woodrow and Annie Mae McCoy Vickers.
Ginny was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church where...
James Wesley Laws, Sr.
Mar 31, 2020
Mr. James Wesley Laws, Sr., age 68, of the North Cove Community of McDowell County, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. The son of the late Glen and Lillian Medford Laws, James was born in Mitchell County, North Carolina on July 04, 1951.
A celebration of James'...
Jack Curtis
Mar 30, 2020
During the evening hours of Monday, March 30, 2020, Mr. Jack Curtis, age 80 of Marion, entered into the gates of Heaven for his eternal rest at Mission Hospital McDowell in Marion. The son of the late Woodrow Wilson Curtis, and Dorothy Schism Curtis, he was born in McDowell County on January 26, 1940.
A member of Carson’s...
Lucille Luckey
Mar 30, 2020
Lucille Lytle Luckey, age 93, formally of Old Fort, North Carolina, made the wonderful cross over into Heaven on the morning of Monday, March 30, 2020 at Mountain Ridge Health & Rehabilitation in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Born in McDowell County on September 16, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Ethel Lytle.
In addition...
Edna Dare Buchanan
Mar 28, 2020
On the afternoon of Saturday, March 28, 2020, Mrs. Edna Dare Hunter Buchanan, age 76 of Rutherfordton, departed from this world at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills with her loving family by her side. The daughter of the late Grover Hunter and Ann Smith Hunter, she was born in McDowell County on January 31, 1944.
Edna was a...
Mary Lou Lewis
Mar 28, 2020
On the afternoon of Saturday, March 28, 2020, Mrs. Mary Lou Crawford Lewis, age 88 of Marion, North Carolina, unexpectedly departed from this world to be with the Lord at her daughter’s residence. A native of Hale, Alabama, she was born on December 20, 1931 to the late Crit Rhodes and Willie Lou Griffin Rhodes.
Mary was a selfless...
Lillian Eugene Scott
Apr 11, 2020
During the early morning hours of Saturday, April 11, 2020, Mrs Lillian Eugene Earley Scott, age 81 of Marion, passed away at her residence surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of the late James Earley and Mary Rebecca Holland Earley Hollifield, she was born in Rutherford County on August 05, 1938.
Left to cherish her precious memory are...
John Hazouri
Apr 10, 2020
Mr. John Wallace Hazouri, age 73, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 10, 2020 while visiting his mountain home in Old Fort, North Carolina. The son of Evelyn Ebersold Meisel, Lew Meisel of Jacksonville, Florida and the late Bert Hagen, John was born in Jacksonville on October 07, 1946.
A veteran of the United States Marine Corps....
Elizabeth "LIbby" Kaylor
Apr 10, 2020
Elizabeth “Libby” Morris Kaylor, age 74, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills-Inpatient Unit in Forest City, North Carolina. The daughter of the late Robert and Luella Beddingfield Morris, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on June 26, 1945.
She was preceded in death by, in addition...
Thomas Ernest Hollingsworth III
Apr 8, 2020
Mr. Thomas Ernest Hollingsworth III, age 69, of Newland, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 08, 2020 at his residence with loved ones at his side. The son of the late Thomas and Josephine Battey Hollingsworth, he was born in Washington County, Tennessee on August 21, 1950.
Left to cherish his amazing memories are his...
Reverend William "Bill" Long
Apr 7, 2020
William Harold “Bill” Long opened his eyes in Heaven on the morning of April 7, 2020 at Rose Hill Retirement Community.
Known for decades as the “Pastor of McDowell County,” Long and his wife Wanda of 62 years founded Eastside Baptist Church (now Nebo Crossing) in Nebo, in 1978.
“Preacher Bill,” as he was known by most,...
Lois Huskins Reese
Apr 6, 2020
Lois Styles Huskins Reese, age 86, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord shortly after noon on Monday, April 06, 2020 at Autumn Care of Marion. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on March 15, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Dorothy O’Dear Styles.
In addition to...
Robert Wayne Burnette (Squirrely)
Apr 5, 2020
Mr. Robert Wayne Burnette (Squirrely), age 70, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away at his daughter’s residence on Sunday, April 05, 2020 with his loved ones by his side. A native of Burke County, North Carolina, he was born on June 08, 1949 and was the son of the late Frank and Beulah McGee Burnette.
An avid...
Lucinda Jenny Pittman
Apr 5, 2020
Lucinda Jenny Pittman, age 41, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 05, 2020 at her residence. The daughter of Cecil and Monecca Pittman of Old Fort, she was an Old Fort native and was born on March 11, 1979.
Lucinda cherished her three children; and spending quality time with her family and friends...
Jimmy Dean Hensley
Apr 5, 2020
Mr. Jimmy Dean Hensley, age 75, of Marion, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord and Savior with loved ones at his side on Sunday, April 05, 2020. Born in Mitchell County, North Carolina on July 23, 1944, he was the son of the late Hiram “Jim” and Mary Marie Hensley.
In addition to his parents,...
Zade Westall
Apr 4, 2020
Mr. Zade Westall, age 82, of Marion, North Carolina, made the wonderful cross over into Heaven to join other family members on Saturday, April 04, 2020 at his residence. The son of the late Eugene Westall and Tee Robinson Westall, Zade was born in Yancey County, North Carolina on January 29, 1938.
He was preceded in death by...
Lawrence Sisk
Apr 2, 2020
Lawrence " Sam" Sisk, age 72, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at his residence on the morning of Thursday, April 02, 2020. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on January 21, 1948, he was the son of the late Elbert Sisk and Bessie Patton Sisk.
He was also preceded in death by one brother, Alvin Sisk and one sister,...
Sue A. Hyatt
Mar 31, 2020
Sue A. Hyatt of the Greenlee Community, departed to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. Having celebrated her 100th birthday on November 3rd., Sue was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina to the late James and Mattie Belle Wilson Hyatt.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
James Donald Good
Mar 31, 2020
On the evening of Tuesday, March 31, 2020, Mr. James “Donald” Good, age 93 of Marion, entered into the gates of Heaven at Mission McDowell in Marion. The son of the late Young Justice Good, and Vada McCall Good, he was born in McDowell County on September 16, 1926.
A longtime member of Woodlawn Baptist Church, James...
Trudy Wade
Mar 31, 2020
On the morning of her 87th birthday (Tuesday, March 31, 2020), Gertrude “Trudy” Swiger Wade of Old Fort, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord at Mountain Ridge Health & Rehabilitation in Black Mountain, North Carolina. The daughter of the late Dixon and Margaret Johnson Swiger, she was born in Littleton, West Virginia on March 31, 1933.
In...
Virginia "Ginny" Ruth Conley
Mar 31, 2020
Mrs. Virginia “Ginny” Ruth Vickers Conley age 77, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at the Brian Center in Spruce Pine North Carolina. She was born on September 8, 1942 and is the daughter of the late Clyde Woodrow and Annie Mae McCoy Vickers.
Ginny was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church where...
James Wesley Laws, Sr.
Mar 31, 2020
Mr. James Wesley Laws, Sr., age 68, of the North Cove Community of McDowell County, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. The son of the late Glen and Lillian Medford Laws, James was born in Mitchell County, North Carolina on July 04, 1951.
A celebration of James'...
Jack Curtis
Mar 30, 2020
During the evening hours of Monday, March 30, 2020, Mr. Jack Curtis, age 80 of Marion, entered into the gates of Heaven for his eternal rest at Mission Hospital McDowell in Marion. The son of the late Woodrow Wilson Curtis, and Dorothy Schism Curtis, he was born in McDowell County on January 26, 1940.
A member of Carson’s...
Lucille Luckey
Mar 30, 2020
Lucille Lytle Luckey, age 93, formally of Old Fort, North Carolina, made the wonderful cross over into Heaven on the morning of Monday, March 30, 2020 at Mountain Ridge Health & Rehabilitation in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Born in McDowell County on September 16, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Ethel Lytle.
In addition...
Edna Dare Buchanan
Mar 28, 2020
On the afternoon of Saturday, March 28, 2020, Mrs. Edna Dare Hunter Buchanan, age 76 of Rutherfordton, departed from this world at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills with her loving family by her side. The daughter of the late Grover Hunter and Ann Smith Hunter, she was born in McDowell County on January 31, 1944.
Edna was a...
Mary Lou Lewis
Mar 28, 2020
On the afternoon of Saturday, March 28, 2020, Mrs. Mary Lou Crawford Lewis, age 88 of Marion, North Carolina, unexpectedly departed from this world to be with the Lord at her daughter’s residence. A native of Hale, Alabama, she was born on December 20, 1931 to the late Crit Rhodes and Willie Lou Griffin Rhodes.
Mary was a selfless...
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