Obituaries

Earl Gerald Brown

Sep 22, 2019

 

Earl Gerald Brown, age 57, of Marion, passed away, Sunday September 22, 2019 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills Inpatient Unit. Earl was born July 27, 1962 in McDowell County to Margaret Brown Surratt.

 

He was formerly employed as a rock splitter, and enjoyed fishing and watching NASCAR. Earl was known as an avid UNC Tarheel fan.

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Glenda Sue Buckner

Sep 22, 2019

Glenda Ellis Buckner, age 74, of Nebo, North Carolina, went to here heavenly home on the morning of Sunday, September 22, 2019 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville with her family by her side. Glenda was the daughter of the late Ira and Hazel Cole Ellis. She was born in Fulton, Georgia on Tuesday, July 03, 1945.

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Danny Davis

Sep 20, 2019

 

Danny Davis, age 57, of Knightdale, North Carolina and formerly of Old Fort, passed away at his residence in Knightdale on Friday, September 20, 2019.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on July 07, 1962, he was the son of C.L. Davis of Morganton, North Carolina and Ruby Piercy of Old Fort, North Carolina.

 

Danny, who...

Shirley Faye Wyatt

Sep 20, 2019

 

Shirley Dixon Wyatt, age 79, of Asheville, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Friday, September 20, 2019 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville with her loving family by her side. Shirley was the daughter of the late William and Amey Warren Dixon; she was born in Yadkinville, North Carolina...

Ronnie Wayne Renfro

Sep 20, 2019

 

Ronnie Wayne Renfro, age 65, of the Glenwood Community, passed away at his residence in the early morning hours of Friday, September 20, 2019 with his loving family by his side.  The son of the late Rex and Pearl Peterson Renfro, he was born in Yancey County, North Carolina on December 14, 1953.

 

A loving husband, brother and...

Herenia Caridad Hernandez

Sep 19, 2019

 

Herenia Caridad Parra Hernandez, age 80, of Morganton, North Carolina, went to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Burke Hospice & Palliative Care in Valdese.  The daughter of the late Julian Parra Pietro and Maria Isabel Hernandez Rodriguez, she was born in Quivican, Havana, Cuba on July 07, 1939.

 

In...

Wayne Lee Stroud

Sep 18, 2019

 

On the morning of Wednesday, September 18, 2019, Mr. Wayne Lee Stroud, age 74, of the Greenlee Community, departed to be with the Lord at his residence following a battle with cancer.  A native of Richmond, California, born on July 09, 1945, he was the son of the late Robert and Norene Ingram Stroud.

 

Following 30 years, Wayne...

James "Jim" Finley

Sep 16, 2019

 

James “Jim” Finley, age 75, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on the evening of Monday, September 16, 2019 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  His loving family was by his side.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, he was born on July 25, 1944 and was the son of the late...

Patsy Ann Dotson

Sep 13, 2019

Ronald Clair Burnheimer

Sep 11, 2019

 

Mr. Ronald Clair Burnheimer, age 73, of Marion, North Carolina passed away at CarePartners Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina with his loving family by his side. Born in Indiana Pennsylvania, on February 24, 1946, he was the son of the late Logan John Burnheimer and Mary Mildred Fields Burnheimer.

 

Ron was known for his passion for cars....

Pamela Ann Donovan

Sep 9, 2019

 

Pamela Ann Donovan, age 62, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 09, 2019.  

 

No services are planned at this time.

 

 

Ray Cordell

Sep 5, 2019

 

On the morning of Thursday, September 05, 2019, while surrounded by his loving family, Mr. Ray Cordell, age 85, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo.  A native of McDowell County, Ray was born on October 19, 1933. 

 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Vina Parkins Slick; step-father, Galen...

Kevin A. Carson

Sep 5, 2019

 

Mr. Kevin A. Carson, age 65, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at his residence on Thursday, September 05, 2019.  The son of the late Martin and Frances Copening Carson, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on August 20, 1954.

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Lionel Carson and...

Mingus Paul Beddingfield

Sep 4, 2019

 

Mingus Paul Beddingfield, age 39, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the night of Wednesday, September 04, 2019 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo, following a 4-year battle with a heart disease.  Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on October 13, 1979, he was the son of Linda Beddingfield Schultz of Marion. 

 

A model car...

Herbert Crenshaw, Jr.

Sep 4, 2019

 

Herbert Crenshaw, Jr., age 77, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, September 04, 2019 at McAlpine Adult Care in Morganton.  The son of the late Herbert and Lucille Morris Crenshaw, he was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on September 24, 1941. 

 

He was preceded in death by, in addition to his parents, two sisters, Elizabeth Crenshaw...

Regina Kay Haney

Sep 3, 2019

 

Mrs. Regina Kay Haney, age 45, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Asheville.

 

No services are planned at this time.

Alicia Dawn Grindstaff

Sep 3, 2019

 

Alicia Dawn Grindstaff, age 33, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Tuesday, September 03, 2019.  The daughter of Debbie Grindstaff of Marion, North Carolina and the late Jim Dale Boone, she was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on November 21, 1985. 

 

Alicia was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew G. Riddle...

Nancy Bolick

Sep 2, 2019

 

 

Nancy Herman Bolick, age 70, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019 at her residence with her family by her side. A native of Alexander County, Nancy was born on May 19, 1949 to the late Robert and Janie Davis Herman.

 

Nancy was known as a wonderful cook and avid shopper. She loved...