Obituaries

Stephen Leonard Goldberg

Stephen Leonard Goldberg

Jun 12, 2020

Stephen Leonard Goldberg, 78, of Hickory, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 at Frye Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Goldberg was born on April 07, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York. He was a self-employed real estate broker.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Naomi Gelb.

Survivors include his companion and love of nearly three decades , Sandy...

Sonja Ann Mikell

Sonja Ann Mikell

Jun 12, 2020

Sonja Ann Ellis Mikell, 81, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, June 12, 2020, with her loving family by her side.

Sonja was married to her loving husband, Tom, for 62 years. Theirs was a love that people hope for and wish to have. She was an amazing mom to her four children and...

William Edward Robinson, Sr.

William Edward Robinson, Sr.

Jun 9, 2020

“WHAT LIES BEHIND US AND WHAT LIES BEFORE US ARE TINY MATTERS COMPARED TO WHAT LIES WITHIN US.”  ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

As we mourn the death of William Edward Robinson (Bill), we celebrate a life well lived. Bill died Tuesday June ninth leaving his love and best friend, Elsie, whom he met on a blind date fifty nine years ago.  Also...

Lois Marie Early

Lois Marie Early

Jun 8, 2020

During the early morning hours of Monday, June 08, 2020, Mrs. Lois Marie Hensley Early, age 91 of Marion, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Autumn Care of Marion. The daughter of the late Willy Aaron Hensley and Blanche Ricketts Hensley, she was born in McDowell County on May 29, 1929.

 

Lois, who was of the Baptist faith,...

Ann Marie Carroll

Ann Marie Carroll

Jun 8, 2020

On the evening of Monday, June 08, 2020, Mrs. Ann Marie Gibson Carroll, age 64 of Nebo, passed away following a brief illness at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. The daughter of the late James William Gibson and Pansy Reel Gibson, she was born on February 01, 1956 in McDowell County.

 

Ann was retired...

Romulus Jack Brown

Romulus Jack Brown

Jun 7, 2020

Romulus Jack Brown,85, son of the late Romulus Jahue Brown and Phoebe Daniels Brown died on the morning of June 7, 2020.  His final days were spent with family by his side. He was preceded in death by his only son, Romulus Tyrone, and his only brother, Henry Seawell.

Jack spent his formative years helping his dad and grandad with the...

Bobby Edward Evans

Bobby Edward Evans

Jun 6, 2020

Mr. Bobby Edward Evans, age 48, of Marion, passed away Saturday June 6, 2020 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.

Arrangements will be announced once finalized

Sarah Bernice Pope

Sarah Bernice Pope

Jun 6, 2020

Mrs. Sarah Bernice Ward Pope, 95, of Charlotte, North Carolina, formerly of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, June 06, 2020, at The Berkeley in Morganton.

 

Born in Rutherford County to the late Perry Campbell Ward and Virginia Sprouse Ward Gordon, Sarah was born on February 1, 1925.

 

Mrs. Pope was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church in...

Robert "Bob" Burns Wessinger

Robert "Bob" Burns Wessinger

Jun 5, 2020

During the evening hours of Friday, June 05, 2020, Mr. Robert “Bob” Burns Wessinger Jr., age 66 of Morganton, North Carolina, departed from this life during a brief illness at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory. The son of the late Robert Wessinger Sr. and Dorothy Pickard French, he was born on August 27, 1953 in Amarillo, Texas.

 

Having...

Dennis Allen Hogan

Dennis Allen Hogan

Jun 5, 2020

Dennis Allen Hogan, 74, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, June 05, 2020 at Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge. The son of the late Cecil Hogan and Bonnie Beheler Hogan, Dennis was born in McDowell County on June, 18, 1945.

 

A veteran of the United States Army, he proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. Dennis...

Reginald "Reggie" Faucette Goode

Reginald "Reggie" Faucette Goode

Jun 5, 2020

 

 

On Friday June 5, 2020 the Lord called home Reginald “ Reggie” Faucette Goode.  Reggie was born February 26, 1952 to the late Orea Faucette Goode and Arminus E. Goode.

 

He was preceded in death by the love of his life Deborah Wilkerson Goode, siblings Sally F. Carter, Leroy Goode, and David Goode, sister in law Alene...

Rev. Calvin Stewart Lonon Sr.

Rev. Calvin Stewart Lonon Sr.

Jun 2, 2020

Mr. Calvin Steward Lonon, Sr., age 93 of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, June 02, 2020 at Autumn Care of Marion.  The son of the late Joseph Clyde and Easter Jolly Lonon, a native of McDowell County, he was born on October 04, 1926.

 

A veteran of the United States Army, Calvin served during...

Linda Marie Schultz

Linda Marie Schultz

Jun 1, 2020

 

 

Linda Marie Beddingfield Schultz, age 58, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, June 01, 2020 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville following a battle with cancer.  The daughter of the late James and Margaret Waddell Beddingfield, she was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on March 19, 1962.

 

In addition to her parents,...

Margaret Elizabeth Holtsclaw

Margaret Elizabeth Holtsclaw

May 31, 2020

 

On the afternoon of Sunday, May 31, 2020, Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Cooper Holtsclaw, age 78 of Marion, departed from this world and was greeted by her Lord and Savior into her eternal home while at the Hospice of The Carolina Foothills inpatient unit in Forest City. The daughter of the late Fred Cooper and Ester Magnus Settlemeyer Buff, she...

Minister William Thomas (Will T.) Winchester

Minister William Thomas (Will T.) Winchester

May 31, 2020

 

 

In the early morning hours of Sunday, May 31, 2020, William Thomas (Will T.) Winchester, age 81, passed away from this earthly life.  He was born on October 04, 1938 in Kentucky to the late E.D. and Maude Winchester.

 

Will married Nancy McClure in 1956 and they shared 63 years of marriage until her passing in August...

Ray Ansel Medford

Ray Ansel Medford

May 30, 2020

 

 

Ray Ansel Medford, age 82, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on May 30, 2020 at Autumn Care of Marion.  Born in Swain County, North Carolina on March 08, 1938, he was the son of the late Grover Roscoe Medford and Annie Jane Suttles. 

 

A member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Old Fort, Ray enjoyed camping...

Donald Arthur Rief

Donald Arthur Rief

May 30, 2020

 

On the afternoon of Saturday, May 30, 2020, Mr. Donald Arthur Rief, age 79 of Marion, set sail on his final journey home to be with his Lord at his residence with his loving wife by his side. The son of the late Albert Edward Rief and Anna Prinz Rief, he was born on August 29, 1940 in West...

Mary Olive Boyd

Mary Olive Boyd

May 29, 2020

          Mary Lawing Boyd went to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on the morning of May 29, 2020. She was raised by a Christian mother and father, Charlie Clyde Lawing and Eva Watkins Lawing. Mary Lawing Boyd was a deeply devoted Christian lady, but had been unable to worship God in church due...

Robert "Bobby" Mashburn

Robert "Bobby" Mashburn

May 28, 2020

 

Mr. Robert Lorans Mashburn (a.k.a. Bobby), age 75, of Old Fort, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest on the evening of Thursday, May 28, 2020 at his residence with his loving family by his side.  Born in Old Fort, North Carolina on May 01, 1945, he was the son of the late George Lorans and Amogene Keaton Mashburn.

 

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Yvonne Christensen

Yvonne Christensen

May 28, 2020

 

 

Yvonne Valle Christensen, age 63, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at her residence.  Born in Houston, Texas on March 27, 1957, she was the daughter of late Fidal Valle and Frances Smallwood Noel. 

 

Yvonne, for majority of her life, was a homemaker.  She had worked as a babysitter, Pizza Hut and...

Stephen Leonard Goldberg

Stephen Leonard Goldberg

Jun 12, 2020

Stephen Leonard Goldberg, 78, of Hickory, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 at Frye Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Goldberg was born on April 07, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York. He was a self-employed real estate broker.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Naomi Gelb.

Survivors include his companion and love of nearly three decades , Sandy...

Sonja Ann Mikell

Sonja Ann Mikell

Jun 12, 2020

Sonja Ann Ellis Mikell, 81, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, June 12, 2020, with her loving family by her side.

Sonja was married to her loving husband, Tom, for 62 years. Theirs was a love that people hope for and wish to have. She was an amazing mom to her four children and...

William Edward Robinson, Sr.

William Edward Robinson, Sr.

Jun 9, 2020

“WHAT LIES BEHIND US AND WHAT LIES BEFORE US ARE TINY MATTERS COMPARED TO WHAT LIES WITHIN US.”  ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

As we mourn the death of William Edward Robinson (Bill), we celebrate a life well lived. Bill died Tuesday June ninth leaving his love and best friend, Elsie, whom he met on a blind date fifty nine years ago.  Also...

Lois Marie Early

Lois Marie Early

Jun 8, 2020

During the early morning hours of Monday, June 08, 2020, Mrs. Lois Marie Hensley Early, age 91 of Marion, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Autumn Care of Marion. The daughter of the late Willy Aaron Hensley and Blanche Ricketts Hensley, she was born in McDowell County on May 29, 1929.

 

Lois, who was of the Baptist faith,...

Ann Marie Carroll

Ann Marie Carroll

Jun 8, 2020

On the evening of Monday, June 08, 2020, Mrs. Ann Marie Gibson Carroll, age 64 of Nebo, passed away following a brief illness at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. The daughter of the late James William Gibson and Pansy Reel Gibson, she was born on February 01, 1956 in McDowell County.

 

Ann was retired...

Romulus Jack Brown

Romulus Jack Brown

Jun 7, 2020

Romulus Jack Brown,85, son of the late Romulus Jahue Brown and Phoebe Daniels Brown died on the morning of June 7, 2020.  His final days were spent with family by his side. He was preceded in death by his only son, Romulus Tyrone, and his only brother, Henry Seawell.

Jack spent his formative years helping his dad and grandad with the...

Bobby Edward Evans

Bobby Edward Evans

Jun 6, 2020

Mr. Bobby Edward Evans, age 48, of Marion, passed away Saturday June 6, 2020 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.

Arrangements will be announced once finalized

Sarah Bernice Pope

Sarah Bernice Pope

Jun 6, 2020

Mrs. Sarah Bernice Ward Pope, 95, of Charlotte, North Carolina, formerly of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, June 06, 2020, at The Berkeley in Morganton.

 

Born in Rutherford County to the late Perry Campbell Ward and Virginia Sprouse Ward Gordon, Sarah was born on February 1, 1925.

 

Mrs. Pope was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church in...

Robert "Bob" Burns Wessinger

Robert "Bob" Burns Wessinger

Jun 5, 2020

During the evening hours of Friday, June 05, 2020, Mr. Robert “Bob” Burns Wessinger Jr., age 66 of Morganton, North Carolina, departed from this life during a brief illness at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory. The son of the late Robert Wessinger Sr. and Dorothy Pickard French, he was born on August 27, 1953 in Amarillo, Texas.

 

Having...

Dennis Allen Hogan

Dennis Allen Hogan

Jun 5, 2020

Dennis Allen Hogan, 74, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, June 05, 2020 at Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge. The son of the late Cecil Hogan and Bonnie Beheler Hogan, Dennis was born in McDowell County on June, 18, 1945.

 

A veteran of the United States Army, he proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. Dennis...

Reginald "Reggie" Faucette Goode

Reginald "Reggie" Faucette Goode

Jun 5, 2020

 

 

On Friday June 5, 2020 the Lord called home Reginald “ Reggie” Faucette Goode.  Reggie was born February 26, 1952 to the late Orea Faucette Goode and Arminus E. Goode.

 

He was preceded in death by the love of his life Deborah Wilkerson Goode, siblings Sally F. Carter, Leroy Goode, and David Goode, sister in law Alene...

Rev. Calvin Stewart Lonon Sr.

Rev. Calvin Stewart Lonon Sr.

Jun 2, 2020

Mr. Calvin Steward Lonon, Sr., age 93 of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, June 02, 2020 at Autumn Care of Marion.  The son of the late Joseph Clyde and Easter Jolly Lonon, a native of McDowell County, he was born on October 04, 1926.

 

A veteran of the United States Army, Calvin served during...

Linda Marie Schultz

Linda Marie Schultz

Jun 1, 2020

 

 

Linda Marie Beddingfield Schultz, age 58, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, June 01, 2020 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville following a battle with cancer.  The daughter of the late James and Margaret Waddell Beddingfield, she was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on March 19, 1962.

 

In addition to her parents,...

Margaret Elizabeth Holtsclaw

Margaret Elizabeth Holtsclaw

May 31, 2020

 

On the afternoon of Sunday, May 31, 2020, Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Cooper Holtsclaw, age 78 of Marion, departed from this world and was greeted by her Lord and Savior into her eternal home while at the Hospice of The Carolina Foothills inpatient unit in Forest City. The daughter of the late Fred Cooper and Ester Magnus Settlemeyer Buff, she...

Minister William Thomas (Will T.) Winchester

Minister William Thomas (Will T.) Winchester

May 31, 2020

 

 

In the early morning hours of Sunday, May 31, 2020, William Thomas (Will T.) Winchester, age 81, passed away from this earthly life.  He was born on October 04, 1938 in Kentucky to the late E.D. and Maude Winchester.

 

Will married Nancy McClure in 1956 and they shared 63 years of marriage until her passing in August...

Ray Ansel Medford

Ray Ansel Medford

May 30, 2020

 

 

Ray Ansel Medford, age 82, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on May 30, 2020 at Autumn Care of Marion.  Born in Swain County, North Carolina on March 08, 1938, he was the son of the late Grover Roscoe Medford and Annie Jane Suttles. 

 

A member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Old Fort, Ray enjoyed camping...

Donald Arthur Rief

Donald Arthur Rief

May 30, 2020

 

On the afternoon of Saturday, May 30, 2020, Mr. Donald Arthur Rief, age 79 of Marion, set sail on his final journey home to be with his Lord at his residence with his loving wife by his side. The son of the late Albert Edward Rief and Anna Prinz Rief, he was born on August 29, 1940 in West...

Mary Olive Boyd

Mary Olive Boyd

May 29, 2020

          Mary Lawing Boyd went to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on the morning of May 29, 2020. She was raised by a Christian mother and father, Charlie Clyde Lawing and Eva Watkins Lawing. Mary Lawing Boyd was a deeply devoted Christian lady, but had been unable to worship God in church due...

Robert "Bobby" Mashburn

Robert "Bobby" Mashburn

May 28, 2020

 

Mr. Robert Lorans Mashburn (a.k.a. Bobby), age 75, of Old Fort, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest on the evening of Thursday, May 28, 2020 at his residence with his loving family by his side.  Born in Old Fort, North Carolina on May 01, 1945, he was the son of the late George Lorans and Amogene Keaton Mashburn.

 

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Yvonne Christensen

Yvonne Christensen

May 28, 2020

 

 

Yvonne Valle Christensen, age 63, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at her residence.  Born in Houston, Texas on March 27, 1957, she was the daughter of late Fidal Valle and Frances Smallwood Noel. 

 

Yvonne, for majority of her life, was a homemaker.  She had worked as a babysitter, Pizza Hut and...