Obituaries
Angelina Fincher Esmaili
Oct 28, 2024
Angelina Fincher Esmaili gained her angel wings on October 28, 2024 after a long battle with late stage Parkinsons disease.
Angelina, born June 23, 1944 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina to the late Furman Fincher and Dorothy Evelyn Wells Fincher. She was one of 12 siblings.
Angelina was a spitfire of a woman. Never giving up without a fight. Although her demeanor...
Michael Leroy Stamey
Oct 27, 2024
Michael Leroy Stamey, 64, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024.
He was born in Marion on August 31, 1960 to the late Robert Ellis Stamey and Maggie Lou Mason Stamey. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Harold Eugene Stamey. Mike was an excellent carpenter and was the former owner of Stamey’s Wood Floor and Finishing in Morganton. He...
Rev. Michael Dean Zullo
Oct 27, 2024
Rev. Michael Dean Zullo, born on August 20, 1951, in McDowell County, passed away peacefully on October 27 2024, at the WNC State Veterans Home. He was a devoted husband to the late Debra Minnish Zullo, and together they shared a life filled with love and faith.
Rev. Zullo dedicated sixteen years of his life as the pastor of Amazing Grace...
Linda Crisson Haynes
Oct 26, 2024
Linda Crisson Haynes, age 80, of the Turkey Cove Community, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 26th surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in McDowell County on February 17, 1944 to the late Price and Mayme Hollifield Crisson. She was preceded in death by her infant twin brothers Ronald and Donald Crisson; brother, Price Wesley Crisson Jr.;...
Leona Wilson Fender
Oct 26, 2024
Leona Wilson Fender was a beloved wife, mother, and a longtime resident of Nebo. She passed away peacefully in the arms of her daughter Revonda Ramseur and son-in-law Robert on the morning of October 26, 2024 at Carolina Caring- Sherrills Ford Hospice House. Leona was born June 2, 1938 in McDowell County to the late Mack Wilson, II and Martha...
Terry Dale Haney
Oct 26, 2024
Terry Dale Haney, age 53, born on September 19, 1971, in McDowell County, peacefully passed away on October 26, 2024 at UNC Health Care in Morganton. He was a cherished husband, brother, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew him.
Terry took great pride in his work, over twenty years to Cintas in Asheville, where...
Carl Jerry McNeely, Sr.
Oct 26, 2024
Carl “Jerry” McNeely, Sr. passed away peacefully in Hospice care on October 26, 2024. He was born in Hickory, NC, son of Carl and Bertie McNeely. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter Tracie McNeely Perkins, his son in law Tommy Perkins, and his brother Lanny McNeely.
Jerry was a member of Greenlee Baptist Church....
Grace Bernice Bright
Oct 24, 2024
Grace Bernice Bright, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, this life on October 24, 2024, at Memorial Mission Hospital. Born on July 5, 1942, in McDowell County, Grace lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments. Grace is remembered as a nurturing presence in the lives of her family. She is survived by her daughters Susan Howard...
Herman Virgil Elliott
Oct 24, 2024
Herman Virgil Elliott, age 92, of Nebo, went to have a little talk with Jesus on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
A native of McDowell County, he was born on June 15, 1932 to the late Calvin and Rhoda Elliott.
Herman was a longtime, faithful member of the First Free Will Baptist Church. Over the years, he served...
Margaret Cornelia Worsham Lawing
Oct 23, 2024
Margaret Worsham Lawing, of Marion, passed away at Autumn Care on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at the age of 100.
She was born in Rutherford County on May 13, 1924 to William Jefferson Worsham and Stella Mae Brooks Worsham who preceded her in death. Margaret is also preceded in death by first husband, Boyd Stone and her second husband, Dexter...
Louis Odean Fender
Oct 23, 2024
Louis Odean Fender was born July 30, 1935 to the late Toney and Mary Jo Fender. This kind and gentle man departed this life and moved to his heavenly home on October 23, 2024. Odean lived in Nebo where he grew up and married to Leona Wilson. He had one daughter, Revonda Fender Ramseur (Robert). He was a loving father,...
Robert Leslie Wilson
Oct 23, 2024
Robert Leslie Wilson, 70, of Old Fort, passed away at Caromont Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
Robert was born October 27, 1953 in Alamance County, NC to the late James Wilson and the late Rachel Romine Wilson.
Robert retired from Ethan Allen with over forty years of dedicated service. He was an avid NASCAR fan who loved watching the...
Jimmy Ethaniel South
Oct 21, 2024
Jimmy Ethaniel South, 24, of Morganton, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024 at his residence.
He was born in McDowell County on July 22, 2000. He was known by both “Jimmy” and “Ethan” to family and friends. Ethan was a kind-hearted soul who was always happy. He was a very family-oriented person who enjoyed sharing time with them doing outdoor activities...
Jimmy Darrell Best
Oct 21, 2024
Jimmy Darrell Best, 71, of Marion, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024, at Mission McDowell Hospital.
Jimmy was born in Clearwater, West Virginia on May 23, 1953, to the late Ora Belle Brooks and Billy Best. Jimmy worked at P&R Produce in Marion, where he interacted with many customers over the years. He enjoyed being outdoors and...
Gary Douglas Cooper
Oct 19, 2024
Gary Douglas Cooper, 79, of Morganton, passed away at his residence on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
Gary was born on May 9, 1945 in Burke County to Rev. Clifton Cooper and Lula Mae Shidal Cooper who preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his siblings, Verna Lee Deal, Clifford Cooper, Darby Cooper, Mozelle Evans, Jack Cooper, Paul...
Samuel Lee Ball, Sr.
Oct 19, 2024
Samuel Lee Ball, Sr., 82, of Nebo, peacefully passed into eternity on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
He was born in Buncombe County on November 22, 1941 to the late Walter Lee Ball, Sr., and Pierce Louise “Helen” Ashton Houser. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents who raised him, Samuel Cleveland...
Wanda "Sharon" Morris DeHart
Oct 17, 2024
Wanda “Sharon” Morris DeHart, 79, of Swannanoa, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville.
She was born on February 10, 1945 to the late Wiley Morris and Evelyn Hollingsworth Morris. Sharon began her working career at Beacon Manufacturing. Following that, she worked in administrative roles for over forty years for RECO Trucking and later GDR Contracting....
Bonnie "Irene" Ward Stockton
Oct 17, 2024
Bonnie “Irene” Ward Stockton went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly with her family by her side after suffering injuries from a car accident Wednesday evening on her way to church.
She was the daughter of the late Willard “Dink” Ward and Sudie Hudgins Ward. She was married to the late Bobby Stockton, Sr. for almost 45 years. She said...
Terrence Patrick Hughes
Oct 16, 2024
Terrence Patrick Hughes, 67, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at his residence.
He was born in Patterson, New Jersey on December 19, 1956. Terrence loved the Lord and will be remembered for his strong faith. He was a loving father, grandfather, and brother. Being a grandfather was something he was very proud of. He will be deeply missed.
He is survived...
Stenson Levonette Conley
Oct 15, 2024
Stenson Levonette Conley gained his wings on Tuesday, October15, 2024.
Stenson was born in Buncombe County on May 13, 1955 to Eula Jean Conley. Stenson was a former Winston-Salem State University head women’s basketball coach, track and field and cross-country coach.
Stenson graduated from Winston-Salem State University in 1977 with his bachelor of science and was a member of the men’s basketball...
Angelina Fincher Esmaili
Oct 28, 2024
Angelina Fincher Esmaili gained her angel wings on October 28, 2024 after a long battle with late stage Parkinsons disease.
Angelina, born June 23, 1944 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina to the late Furman Fincher and Dorothy Evelyn Wells Fincher. She was one of 12 siblings.
Angelina was a spitfire of a woman. Never giving up without a fight. Although her demeanor...
Michael Leroy Stamey
Oct 27, 2024
Michael Leroy Stamey, 64, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024.
He was born in Marion on August 31, 1960 to the late Robert Ellis Stamey and Maggie Lou Mason Stamey. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Harold Eugene Stamey. Mike was an excellent carpenter and was the former owner of Stamey’s Wood Floor and Finishing in Morganton. He...
Rev. Michael Dean Zullo
Oct 27, 2024
Rev. Michael Dean Zullo, born on August 20, 1951, in McDowell County, passed away peacefully on October 27 2024, at the WNC State Veterans Home. He was a devoted husband to the late Debra Minnish Zullo, and together they shared a life filled with love and faith.
Rev. Zullo dedicated sixteen years of his life as the pastor of Amazing Grace...
Linda Crisson Haynes
Oct 26, 2024
Linda Crisson Haynes, age 80, of the Turkey Cove Community, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 26th surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in McDowell County on February 17, 1944 to the late Price and Mayme Hollifield Crisson. She was preceded in death by her infant twin brothers Ronald and Donald Crisson; brother, Price Wesley Crisson Jr.;...
Leona Wilson Fender
Oct 26, 2024
Leona Wilson Fender was a beloved wife, mother, and a longtime resident of Nebo. She passed away peacefully in the arms of her daughter Revonda Ramseur and son-in-law Robert on the morning of October 26, 2024 at Carolina Caring- Sherrills Ford Hospice House. Leona was born June 2, 1938 in McDowell County to the late Mack Wilson, II and Martha...
Terry Dale Haney
Oct 26, 2024
Terry Dale Haney, age 53, born on September 19, 1971, in McDowell County, peacefully passed away on October 26, 2024 at UNC Health Care in Morganton. He was a cherished husband, brother, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew him.
Terry took great pride in his work, over twenty years to Cintas in Asheville, where...
Carl Jerry McNeely, Sr.
Oct 26, 2024
Carl “Jerry” McNeely, Sr. passed away peacefully in Hospice care on October 26, 2024. He was born in Hickory, NC, son of Carl and Bertie McNeely. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter Tracie McNeely Perkins, his son in law Tommy Perkins, and his brother Lanny McNeely.
Jerry was a member of Greenlee Baptist Church....
Grace Bernice Bright
Oct 24, 2024
Grace Bernice Bright, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, this life on October 24, 2024, at Memorial Mission Hospital. Born on July 5, 1942, in McDowell County, Grace lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments. Grace is remembered as a nurturing presence in the lives of her family. She is survived by her daughters Susan Howard...
Herman Virgil Elliott
Oct 24, 2024
Herman Virgil Elliott, age 92, of Nebo, went to have a little talk with Jesus on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
A native of McDowell County, he was born on June 15, 1932 to the late Calvin and Rhoda Elliott.
Herman was a longtime, faithful member of the First Free Will Baptist Church. Over the years, he served...
Margaret Cornelia Worsham Lawing
Oct 23, 2024
Margaret Worsham Lawing, of Marion, passed away at Autumn Care on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at the age of 100.
She was born in Rutherford County on May 13, 1924 to William Jefferson Worsham and Stella Mae Brooks Worsham who preceded her in death. Margaret is also preceded in death by first husband, Boyd Stone and her second husband, Dexter...
Louis Odean Fender
Oct 23, 2024
Louis Odean Fender was born July 30, 1935 to the late Toney and Mary Jo Fender. This kind and gentle man departed this life and moved to his heavenly home on October 23, 2024. Odean lived in Nebo where he grew up and married to Leona Wilson. He had one daughter, Revonda Fender Ramseur (Robert). He was a loving father,...
Robert Leslie Wilson
Oct 23, 2024
Robert Leslie Wilson, 70, of Old Fort, passed away at Caromont Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
Robert was born October 27, 1953 in Alamance County, NC to the late James Wilson and the late Rachel Romine Wilson.
Robert retired from Ethan Allen with over forty years of dedicated service. He was an avid NASCAR fan who loved watching the...
Jimmy Ethaniel South
Oct 21, 2024
Jimmy Ethaniel South, 24, of Morganton, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024 at his residence.
He was born in McDowell County on July 22, 2000. He was known by both “Jimmy” and “Ethan” to family and friends. Ethan was a kind-hearted soul who was always happy. He was a very family-oriented person who enjoyed sharing time with them doing outdoor activities...
Jimmy Darrell Best
Oct 21, 2024
Jimmy Darrell Best, 71, of Marion, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024, at Mission McDowell Hospital.
Jimmy was born in Clearwater, West Virginia on May 23, 1953, to the late Ora Belle Brooks and Billy Best. Jimmy worked at P&R Produce in Marion, where he interacted with many customers over the years. He enjoyed being outdoors and...
Gary Douglas Cooper
Oct 19, 2024
Gary Douglas Cooper, 79, of Morganton, passed away at his residence on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
Gary was born on May 9, 1945 in Burke County to Rev. Clifton Cooper and Lula Mae Shidal Cooper who preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his siblings, Verna Lee Deal, Clifford Cooper, Darby Cooper, Mozelle Evans, Jack Cooper, Paul...
Samuel Lee Ball, Sr.
Oct 19, 2024
Samuel Lee Ball, Sr., 82, of Nebo, peacefully passed into eternity on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
He was born in Buncombe County on November 22, 1941 to the late Walter Lee Ball, Sr., and Pierce Louise “Helen” Ashton Houser. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents who raised him, Samuel Cleveland...
Wanda "Sharon" Morris DeHart
Oct 17, 2024
Wanda “Sharon” Morris DeHart, 79, of Swannanoa, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville.
She was born on February 10, 1945 to the late Wiley Morris and Evelyn Hollingsworth Morris. Sharon began her working career at Beacon Manufacturing. Following that, she worked in administrative roles for over forty years for RECO Trucking and later GDR Contracting....
Bonnie "Irene" Ward Stockton
Oct 17, 2024
Bonnie “Irene” Ward Stockton went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly with her family by her side after suffering injuries from a car accident Wednesday evening on her way to church.
She was the daughter of the late Willard “Dink” Ward and Sudie Hudgins Ward. She was married to the late Bobby Stockton, Sr. for almost 45 years. She said...
Terrence Patrick Hughes
Oct 16, 2024
Terrence Patrick Hughes, 67, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at his residence.
He was born in Patterson, New Jersey on December 19, 1956. Terrence loved the Lord and will be remembered for his strong faith. He was a loving father, grandfather, and brother. Being a grandfather was something he was very proud of. He will be deeply missed.
He is survived...
Stenson Levonette Conley
Oct 15, 2024
Stenson Levonette Conley gained his wings on Tuesday, October15, 2024.
Stenson was born in Buncombe County on May 13, 1955 to Eula Jean Conley. Stenson was a former Winston-Salem State University head women’s basketball coach, track and field and cross-country coach.
Stenson graduated from Winston-Salem State University in 1977 with his bachelor of science and was a member of the men’s basketball...
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