Obituaries

Joey Fix

Joey Fix

Jul 6, 2019

 

Joey Fix, age 34, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 6, 2019.  Born in Toledo, Ohio on January 21, 1985, he was the son of Jerrie Kellerbauer of Nebo, North Carolina.

 

Joey was known as being a kind and considerate person who never met a stranger.  He enjoyed exercising and singing Christian music.  Although...

Angela "Boo" Tate

Angela "Boo" Tate

Jul 4, 2019

 

Angela “Boo” Tate, age 46, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019.  The daughter of the late Larry Ray Tate, Sr. and Brenda Hill Tate, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on March 18, 1973.

 

An avid cooker, Angela enjoyed working on vehicles with her husband, Eugene.  Although she could not carry...

Stephen James Chappie, Sr.

Stephen James Chappie, Sr.

Jul 4, 2019

 

 

Stephen J. Chappie, Sr., age 74, of Shelby, NC, formerly of FL and originally of MA, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2019, following a sixth battle with cancer.  Beloved father, and grandfather, Stephen was a lifelong learner, educator, and gear head.  His love for racing, fast cars, and building engines were second only to his love...

Warren Edmond Cochran

Warren Edmond Cochran

Jul 4, 2019

Mr. Warren Edmond Cochran Sr., age 82 of Marion, passed away on Thursday, July 04, 2019 at his residence with his loving family by his side. The son of the late Dock Cochran and Leona Barker Cochran, he was born in Swain County on July 31, 1936.

 

Warren was a mountain of a man rough and rugged on the...

Phillip Gregory Harmon

Phillip Gregory Harmon

Jul 3, 2019

Mr. Phillip Gregory Harmon, age 63 of Old Fort, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Mission Hospital in Asheville. The son of Jo Bivins Harmon, and the late Jack Howard Harmon, he was born in McDowell County on May 11, 1956.

 

Phillip was known as an avid Duke and Carolina Hurricanes...

Charles Edward Barksdale

Charles Edward Barksdale

Jul 2, 2019

 

 

Charles Edward Barksdale, age 49, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Mission Hospital-McDowell. A native of Forsyth County, Charles was born on October 6, 1969 to the late Patricia Harden Barksdale.

 

Charles volunteered at the History Museum of Burke County and attended Cornerstone Baptist Church in Valdese, North Carolina. He enjoyed...

Judy Rhea Hughes

Judy Rhea Hughes

Jul 2, 2019

 

Judy Rhea Miller Hughes, age 67, of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Carolinas HealthCare System-Blue Ridge in Morganton.  The daughter of the late Howard and Melba Young Miller, she was born in Mitchell County, North Carolina on January 22, 1952. 

 

In addition...

Belinda Vance

Belinda Vance

Jun 30, 2019

Ms. Belinda Hall Vance, age 55 of Marion, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Sunday, June 30, 2019. A native of McDowell County, she was born on September 12, 1963, to the late Floyd Bradley, and Sarah Ross Bradley.

 

Belinda was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Marion. She loved life and helping others in need....

Hubert James Hensley "Jim"

Hubert James Hensley "Jim"

Jun 28, 2019

 

Hubert James Hensley “Jim”, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, departed to be with the Lord following a courageous battle with cancer on the morning of Friday, June 28, 2019 while at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.  His loving family was by his side.  The son of the late Hubert Glaze and Mabel Renfro Hensley, he was born...

Wayne Allen Young

Wayne Allen Young

Jun 27, 2019

 

On the evening of Thursday, June 27, 2019 while surrounded by his loved ones, Mr. Wayne Allen Young, age 64, of Nebo, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord at his residence.  A native of McDowell County, born May 27, 1955, he was the son of the late Rass Samuel and Gertrude Reece Young. 

 

In addition to...

Theodore (Ted) Dixon

Theodore (Ted) Dixon

Jun 25, 2019

 

Theodore (Ted) Dixon, age 58 of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at his residence. The son of the late Findley Dixon and Pearl Powers Dixon, he was born on August 17, 1960.

 

Ted was known as a hardworking and loving man who cared for his family. He enjoyed working on older cars,...

Jackie Hensley

Jackie Hensley

Jun 23, 2019

 

Jackie Hensley, age 66, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville.  The son of the late Ray and Margarite Reynolds Hensley, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on August 11, 1952.

 

Jackie loved not only serving in the United States Army, but he...

Brenda Gale Johnston

Brenda Gale Johnston

Jun 21, 2019

Brenda Gale Bradley Johnston, age 73, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019 at Autumn Care of Marion.  The daughter of the late William and Jennie Phipps Bradley, she was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on August 11, 1945.

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Eugene...

Carroll L. Toney

Carroll L. Toney

Jun 19, 2019

 

Carroll L. Toney, age 87, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on the night of Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Mountain Ridge Health & Rehab in Black Mountain.  His loved ones was by his side.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born December 08, 1931, he was the son of the late Daniel and...

Earnie Gilbert Capps, Jr.

Earnie Gilbert Capps, Jr.

Jun 18, 2019

 

Mr. Earnie Gilbert Capps, Jr., age 77, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at his residence on the evening of Tuesday, June 18, 2019, with his loving family by his side. Born on July 26, 1941 in Union County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Ernie Capps, Sr., and Anna McCormick Capps.

 

Earnie was a member...

Margie Wilson

Margie Wilson

Jun 17, 2019

 

Margie L. Wilson, age 71, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at her residence on Monday, June 17, 2019.  The daughter of the late Benjamin and Dorothy McGalliard Wilson, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on November 19, 1947.

 

Margie is survived by her siblings; and several nieces and nephews.  

 

At this time, no services...

Juanita Waldroup

Juanita Waldroup

Jun 14, 2019

 

Juanita Davis Waldroup, age 76, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on the morning of Friday, June 14, 2019 at her residence.  The daughter of the late Leonard and Lena Frye Davis, she was born in Spruce Pine, North Carolina on May 08, 1943.

 

A devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, Juanita was a...

Edward Aaron Adams

Edward Aaron Adams

Jun 9, 2019

 

 

In the early morning hours on Sunday, June 9, 2019, Aaron Adams, age 77, of Morganton, North Carolina left his earthly home to be with the Lord with his family by his side. A native of Wilson, North Carolina, Aaron was born on June 16, 1941 to the late Colonel Adams and Helen Barnes Brantley.

 

Aaron was...

Betty Jo Roland

Betty Jo Roland

Jun 9, 2019

 

 

Betty Jo Pyatt Roland, age 77, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Carolina’s Medical Center in Charlotte. A native of McDowell County, Betty was born on July 23, 1941 to the late Raymond and Ruby Russell Pyatt.

 

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Marvin Pyatt;...

Joey Fix

Joey Fix

Jul 6, 2019

 

Joey Fix, age 34, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 6, 2019.  Born in Toledo, Ohio on January 21, 1985, he was the son of Jerrie Kellerbauer of Nebo, North Carolina.

 

Joey was known as being a kind and considerate person who never met a stranger.  He enjoyed exercising and singing Christian music.  Although...

Angela "Boo" Tate

Angela "Boo" Tate

Jul 4, 2019

 

Angela “Boo” Tate, age 46, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019.  The daughter of the late Larry Ray Tate, Sr. and Brenda Hill Tate, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on March 18, 1973.

 

An avid cooker, Angela enjoyed working on vehicles with her husband, Eugene.  Although she could not carry...

Stephen James Chappie, Sr.

Stephen James Chappie, Sr.

Jul 4, 2019

 

 

Stephen J. Chappie, Sr., age 74, of Shelby, NC, formerly of FL and originally of MA, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2019, following a sixth battle with cancer.  Beloved father, and grandfather, Stephen was a lifelong learner, educator, and gear head.  His love for racing, fast cars, and building engines were second only to his love...

Warren Edmond Cochran

Warren Edmond Cochran

Jul 4, 2019

Mr. Warren Edmond Cochran Sr., age 82 of Marion, passed away on Thursday, July 04, 2019 at his residence with his loving family by his side. The son of the late Dock Cochran and Leona Barker Cochran, he was born in Swain County on July 31, 1936.

 

Warren was a mountain of a man rough and rugged on the...

Phillip Gregory Harmon

Phillip Gregory Harmon

Jul 3, 2019

Mr. Phillip Gregory Harmon, age 63 of Old Fort, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Mission Hospital in Asheville. The son of Jo Bivins Harmon, and the late Jack Howard Harmon, he was born in McDowell County on May 11, 1956.

 

Phillip was known as an avid Duke and Carolina Hurricanes...

Charles Edward Barksdale

Charles Edward Barksdale

Jul 2, 2019

 

 

Charles Edward Barksdale, age 49, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Mission Hospital-McDowell. A native of Forsyth County, Charles was born on October 6, 1969 to the late Patricia Harden Barksdale.

 

Charles volunteered at the History Museum of Burke County and attended Cornerstone Baptist Church in Valdese, North Carolina. He enjoyed...

Judy Rhea Hughes

Judy Rhea Hughes

Jul 2, 2019

 

Judy Rhea Miller Hughes, age 67, of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Carolinas HealthCare System-Blue Ridge in Morganton.  The daughter of the late Howard and Melba Young Miller, she was born in Mitchell County, North Carolina on January 22, 1952. 

 

In addition...

Belinda Vance

Belinda Vance

Jun 30, 2019

Ms. Belinda Hall Vance, age 55 of Marion, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Sunday, June 30, 2019. A native of McDowell County, she was born on September 12, 1963, to the late Floyd Bradley, and Sarah Ross Bradley.

 

Belinda was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Marion. She loved life and helping others in need....

Hubert James Hensley "Jim"

Hubert James Hensley "Jim"

Jun 28, 2019

 

Hubert James Hensley “Jim”, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, departed to be with the Lord following a courageous battle with cancer on the morning of Friday, June 28, 2019 while at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.  His loving family was by his side.  The son of the late Hubert Glaze and Mabel Renfro Hensley, he was born...

Wayne Allen Young

Wayne Allen Young

Jun 27, 2019

 

On the evening of Thursday, June 27, 2019 while surrounded by his loved ones, Mr. Wayne Allen Young, age 64, of Nebo, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord at his residence.  A native of McDowell County, born May 27, 1955, he was the son of the late Rass Samuel and Gertrude Reece Young. 

 

In addition to...

Theodore (Ted) Dixon

Theodore (Ted) Dixon

Jun 25, 2019

 

Theodore (Ted) Dixon, age 58 of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at his residence. The son of the late Findley Dixon and Pearl Powers Dixon, he was born on August 17, 1960.

 

Ted was known as a hardworking and loving man who cared for his family. He enjoyed working on older cars,...

Jackie Hensley

Jackie Hensley

Jun 23, 2019

 

Jackie Hensley, age 66, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville.  The son of the late Ray and Margarite Reynolds Hensley, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on August 11, 1952.

 

Jackie loved not only serving in the United States Army, but he...

Brenda Gale Johnston

Brenda Gale Johnston

Jun 21, 2019

Brenda Gale Bradley Johnston, age 73, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019 at Autumn Care of Marion.  The daughter of the late William and Jennie Phipps Bradley, she was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on August 11, 1945.

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Eugene...

Carroll L. Toney

Carroll L. Toney

Jun 19, 2019

 

Carroll L. Toney, age 87, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on the night of Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Mountain Ridge Health & Rehab in Black Mountain.  His loved ones was by his side.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born December 08, 1931, he was the son of the late Daniel and...

Earnie Gilbert Capps, Jr.

Earnie Gilbert Capps, Jr.

Jun 18, 2019

 

Mr. Earnie Gilbert Capps, Jr., age 77, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at his residence on the evening of Tuesday, June 18, 2019, with his loving family by his side. Born on July 26, 1941 in Union County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Ernie Capps, Sr., and Anna McCormick Capps.

 

Earnie was a member...

Margie Wilson

Margie Wilson

Jun 17, 2019

 

Margie L. Wilson, age 71, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at her residence on Monday, June 17, 2019.  The daughter of the late Benjamin and Dorothy McGalliard Wilson, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on November 19, 1947.

 

Margie is survived by her siblings; and several nieces and nephews.  

 

At this time, no services...

Juanita Waldroup

Juanita Waldroup

Jun 14, 2019

 

Juanita Davis Waldroup, age 76, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on the morning of Friday, June 14, 2019 at her residence.  The daughter of the late Leonard and Lena Frye Davis, she was born in Spruce Pine, North Carolina on May 08, 1943.

 

A devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, Juanita was a...

Edward Aaron Adams

Edward Aaron Adams

Jun 9, 2019

 

 

In the early morning hours on Sunday, June 9, 2019, Aaron Adams, age 77, of Morganton, North Carolina left his earthly home to be with the Lord with his family by his side. A native of Wilson, North Carolina, Aaron was born on June 16, 1941 to the late Colonel Adams and Helen Barnes Brantley.

 

Aaron was...

Betty Jo Roland

Betty Jo Roland

Jun 9, 2019

 

 

Betty Jo Pyatt Roland, age 77, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Carolina’s Medical Center in Charlotte. A native of McDowell County, Betty was born on July 23, 1941 to the late Raymond and Ruby Russell Pyatt.

 

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Marvin Pyatt;...

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