Obituaries

Donald "Butch" Nunnally

Donald "Butch" Nunnally

Feb 6, 2020

 

On Thursday, February 06, 2020, while surrounded by his loved ones, Mr. Donald “Butch” Nunnally, age 77, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  A native of McDowell County, Butch was born on May 13, 1942 and was the son of Madeline Davis Nunnally of Marion and the late Charles Otto Nunnally. 

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Charles David Bradfield

Charles David Bradfield

Feb 6, 2020

 

Charles David Bradfield, age 73, of Newland, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 06, 2020.  The son of the late Donald and Betty Ann Bradfield, he was born in St. Louis, Missouri on November 26, 1946.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded on death by his loving wife, Irene Angela Bradfield.

 

A veteran of the...

Andy Crawford

Andy Crawford

Feb 6, 2020

 

Andy Crawford, age 40, loving husband, father, son, brother and friend, passed away unexpectedly on the night of Thursday, February 06, 2020.  The son of Joe and Wanda Crawford of Crouse, North Carolina, Andy was born in Palm Beach County, Florida on March 10, 1979. 

 

He was preceded in death by his brother, Rob Crawford, who passed away...

Katherine Brown

Katherine Brown

Feb 5, 2020

 

Katherine Crowder Brown, age 78, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, February 05, 2020 at her residence with her loving family at her side.  The daughter of the late Roscoe and Edith Riddle Crowder, she was born in Spruce Pine, North Carolina on June 17, 1941. 

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Jamie Laughter

Jamie Laughter

Feb 4, 2020

 

Jamie Laughter, age 43, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday February 04, 2020.  A native of Burke County, North Carolina, born on July 20, 1976, he was the son of the late James and Joann Pearson Laughter. 

 

Having been talented in many ways, Jamie was an avid outdoorsman and really enjoyed doing tree removals. 

 

Jamie...

Kathy Greene

Kathy Greene

Feb 4, 2020

 

Kathy Bradley Greene, age 59, of the Pleasant Gardens Community, departed to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 04, 2020 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville following a courageous battle with cancer.  Her loved ones were by her side.  Born in Yancey County, North Carolina on April 17, 1960, she was the daughter of Elizabeth...

Douglas M. Cummings, Sr.

Douglas M. Cummings, Sr.

Feb 2, 2020

 

 

Mr. Douglas M. Cummings, Sr., age 69, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, February 02, 2020 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  Born in Otsego County, New York on January 23, 1951, he was the son of the late Elmer and Bernice Johnson Cummings. 

 

Douglas is survived by his many friends he met...

Mildred "Millie" Ward

Mildred "Millie" Ward

Feb 2, 2020

 

Mildred “Millie” Phillips Ward, age 85, of Pineville, North Carolina, was ushered into the presence of her Savior on Sunday, February 02, 2020 at Atrium Health Hospital in Pineville.  She was surrounded by her family.  A native of Yancey County, North Carolina, born on July 17, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Belle McCurry Phillips. 

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Herbert James Barnes

Herbert James Barnes

Feb 1, 2020

Mr. Herbert James Barnes, age 66, of Marion, passed away, Saturday February 1, 2020 at his residence.

 

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 12th, 2020, at Mt. Zion AME Church, 75 Zion Road, Marion, NC 28752, at 4:30 p.m.

James Britt Hemphill

James Britt Hemphill

Feb 1, 2020

 

On the evening of February 01, 2020, Mr. James Britt Hemphill, age 91 of Marion and formerly of Brevard, departed from this world to be home with his Lord and Savior at Mountain Ridge Health and Wellness Center in Black Mountain. The son of the late George H. and Effie Queen Hemphill, he was born on April 27, 1928...

Wynn Davis Pritchard

Wynn Davis Pritchard

Jan 30, 2020

 

Wynn Davis Pritchard passed away peacefully in the arms of his family where he met the eyes of Jesus at 9:19 a.m. on the morning of Thursday, January 30, 2020, shortly after entering this world while at Mission Hospital-McDowell in Marion. Wynn was the son of Ethan and Anna Pritchard of Rutherfordton, North Carolina. 

 

He is preceded in...

Patsy Sue McCloud

Patsy Sue McCloud

Jan 28, 2020

On the morning of Tuesday, January 28, 2020, Ms. Patsy Sue Edwards McCloud, age 65 of Spruce Pine, departed from this earthly world at the Mitchell House of Spruce Pine. The daughter of the late Estal Edwards and Myrtle Atkins Edwards, she was born in Yancey County on June 23, 1954.

 

Known to be a very happy person, Patsy...

Charles Sherwood McLaughlin

Charles Sherwood McLaughlin

Jan 28, 2020

 

Charles Sherwood McLaughlin, age 85, of Forest City, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills Inpatient Unit in Forest City.  The son of the late Nelson and Pansy Arrowood McLaughlin, he was born in Yancey County, North Carolina on January 18, 1935.

 

Having been a wonderful and loving husband, father,...

Kathleen Ann Lonon

Kathleen Ann Lonon

Jan 25, 2020

 

Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Lonon, age 68, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Mission Hospital-McDowell.  A native of Bronx, New York, born on March 22, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Eileen Distler Gates. 

 

A loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, Kathy had a wonderful personality, she...

Robert Wayne Lewis (Wink)

Robert Wayne Lewis (Wink)

Jan 25, 2020

 

Robert Wayne Lewis, loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, age 77, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, with his loved ones by his side.  A native of McDowell County, born December 14, 1942, he was the son of the late Bis Ray and Georgia Kelly...

Wayde "Chris" Revis

Wayde "Chris" Revis

Jan 24, 2020

 

Wayde “Chris” Revis, age 61, of Forest City, North Carolina, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at Willow Ridge Rehabilitation & Living Center in Forest City.  The son of Marzellia Peters Revis of Nebo and the late Carl J. Revis, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on January 10, 1959.

 

Following 31 years with the North...

Patricia Freeman

Patricia Freeman

Jan 24, 2020

 

On the morning of Friday, January 24, 2020, while surrounded by her loved ones, Patricia Freeman, age 72, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away at her residence following a brief battle with cancer.  The daughter of the late A V and Janie Louise Miller Dockery, she was born in Clayton, Georgia on May 12, 1947. 

 

In addition to...

Kirk John Kratky

Kirk John Kratky

Jan 23, 2020

 

Mr. Kirk J. Kratky, age 57, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, passed away on the morning of Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills Inpatient Unit in Forest City.  The son of the late William and Florence Stille Kratky, he was born in DuPage County, Illinois on Christmas Eve in 1962 (December 24, 1962).  

 

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Richard "Dicky" Lee Crisp

Richard "Dicky" Lee Crisp

Jan 23, 2020

 

Richard “Dicky” Lee Crisp, age 72, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, January 23, 2020 at his residence.  His loved ones were by his side.  Born in Lenoir, North Carolina on July 22, 1947, he was the son of Margie Crisp of Marion and the late Richard T. Crisp. 

 

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Donald "Butch" Nunnally

Donald "Butch" Nunnally

Feb 6, 2020

 

On Thursday, February 06, 2020, while surrounded by his loved ones, Mr. Donald “Butch” Nunnally, age 77, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  A native of McDowell County, Butch was born on May 13, 1942 and was the son of Madeline Davis Nunnally of Marion and the late Charles Otto Nunnally. 

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Charles David Bradfield

Charles David Bradfield

Feb 6, 2020

 

Charles David Bradfield, age 73, of Newland, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 06, 2020.  The son of the late Donald and Betty Ann Bradfield, he was born in St. Louis, Missouri on November 26, 1946.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded on death by his loving wife, Irene Angela Bradfield.

 

A veteran of the...

Andy Crawford

Andy Crawford

Feb 6, 2020

 

Andy Crawford, age 40, loving husband, father, son, brother and friend, passed away unexpectedly on the night of Thursday, February 06, 2020.  The son of Joe and Wanda Crawford of Crouse, North Carolina, Andy was born in Palm Beach County, Florida on March 10, 1979. 

 

He was preceded in death by his brother, Rob Crawford, who passed away...

Katherine Brown

Katherine Brown

Feb 5, 2020

 

Katherine Crowder Brown, age 78, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, February 05, 2020 at her residence with her loving family at her side.  The daughter of the late Roscoe and Edith Riddle Crowder, she was born in Spruce Pine, North Carolina on June 17, 1941. 

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Jamie Laughter

Jamie Laughter

Feb 4, 2020

 

Jamie Laughter, age 43, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday February 04, 2020.  A native of Burke County, North Carolina, born on July 20, 1976, he was the son of the late James and Joann Pearson Laughter. 

 

Having been talented in many ways, Jamie was an avid outdoorsman and really enjoyed doing tree removals. 

 

Jamie...

Kathy Greene

Kathy Greene

Feb 4, 2020

 

Kathy Bradley Greene, age 59, of the Pleasant Gardens Community, departed to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 04, 2020 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville following a courageous battle with cancer.  Her loved ones were by her side.  Born in Yancey County, North Carolina on April 17, 1960, she was the daughter of Elizabeth...

Douglas M. Cummings, Sr.

Douglas M. Cummings, Sr.

Feb 2, 2020

 

 

Mr. Douglas M. Cummings, Sr., age 69, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, February 02, 2020 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  Born in Otsego County, New York on January 23, 1951, he was the son of the late Elmer and Bernice Johnson Cummings. 

 

Douglas is survived by his many friends he met...

Mildred "Millie" Ward

Mildred "Millie" Ward

Feb 2, 2020

 

Mildred “Millie” Phillips Ward, age 85, of Pineville, North Carolina, was ushered into the presence of her Savior on Sunday, February 02, 2020 at Atrium Health Hospital in Pineville.  She was surrounded by her family.  A native of Yancey County, North Carolina, born on July 17, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Belle McCurry Phillips. 

...

Herbert James Barnes

Herbert James Barnes

Feb 1, 2020

Mr. Herbert James Barnes, age 66, of Marion, passed away, Saturday February 1, 2020 at his residence.

 

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 12th, 2020, at Mt. Zion AME Church, 75 Zion Road, Marion, NC 28752, at 4:30 p.m.

James Britt Hemphill

James Britt Hemphill

Feb 1, 2020

 

On the evening of February 01, 2020, Mr. James Britt Hemphill, age 91 of Marion and formerly of Brevard, departed from this world to be home with his Lord and Savior at Mountain Ridge Health and Wellness Center in Black Mountain. The son of the late George H. and Effie Queen Hemphill, he was born on April 27, 1928...

Wynn Davis Pritchard

Wynn Davis Pritchard

Jan 30, 2020

 

Wynn Davis Pritchard passed away peacefully in the arms of his family where he met the eyes of Jesus at 9:19 a.m. on the morning of Thursday, January 30, 2020, shortly after entering this world while at Mission Hospital-McDowell in Marion. Wynn was the son of Ethan and Anna Pritchard of Rutherfordton, North Carolina. 

 

He is preceded in...

Patsy Sue McCloud

Patsy Sue McCloud

Jan 28, 2020

On the morning of Tuesday, January 28, 2020, Ms. Patsy Sue Edwards McCloud, age 65 of Spruce Pine, departed from this earthly world at the Mitchell House of Spruce Pine. The daughter of the late Estal Edwards and Myrtle Atkins Edwards, she was born in Yancey County on June 23, 1954.

 

Known to be a very happy person, Patsy...

Charles Sherwood McLaughlin

Charles Sherwood McLaughlin

Jan 28, 2020

 

Charles Sherwood McLaughlin, age 85, of Forest City, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills Inpatient Unit in Forest City.  The son of the late Nelson and Pansy Arrowood McLaughlin, he was born in Yancey County, North Carolina on January 18, 1935.

 

Having been a wonderful and loving husband, father,...

Kathleen Ann Lonon

Kathleen Ann Lonon

Jan 25, 2020

 

Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Lonon, age 68, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Mission Hospital-McDowell.  A native of Bronx, New York, born on March 22, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Eileen Distler Gates. 

 

A loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, Kathy had a wonderful personality, she...

Robert Wayne Lewis (Wink)

Robert Wayne Lewis (Wink)

Jan 25, 2020

 

Robert Wayne Lewis, loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, age 77, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, with his loved ones by his side.  A native of McDowell County, born December 14, 1942, he was the son of the late Bis Ray and Georgia Kelly...

Wayde "Chris" Revis

Wayde "Chris" Revis

Jan 24, 2020

 

Wayde “Chris” Revis, age 61, of Forest City, North Carolina, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at Willow Ridge Rehabilitation & Living Center in Forest City.  The son of Marzellia Peters Revis of Nebo and the late Carl J. Revis, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on January 10, 1959.

 

Following 31 years with the North...

Patricia Freeman

Patricia Freeman

Jan 24, 2020

 

On the morning of Friday, January 24, 2020, while surrounded by her loved ones, Patricia Freeman, age 72, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away at her residence following a brief battle with cancer.  The daughter of the late A V and Janie Louise Miller Dockery, she was born in Clayton, Georgia on May 12, 1947. 

 

In addition to...

Kirk John Kratky

Kirk John Kratky

Jan 23, 2020

 

Mr. Kirk J. Kratky, age 57, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, passed away on the morning of Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills Inpatient Unit in Forest City.  The son of the late William and Florence Stille Kratky, he was born in DuPage County, Illinois on Christmas Eve in 1962 (December 24, 1962).  

 

Known as...

Richard "Dicky" Lee Crisp

Richard "Dicky" Lee Crisp

Jan 23, 2020

 

Richard “Dicky” Lee Crisp, age 72, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, January 23, 2020 at his residence.  His loved ones were by his side.  Born in Lenoir, North Carolina on July 22, 1947, he was the son of Margie Crisp of Marion and the late Richard T. Crisp. 

 

In addition...

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