Obituaries
Josie Davis
Jul 10, 2019
Josie Jenkins Davis, age 83, of Casar, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at her residence with her loved ones by her side. The daughter of the late Rosie and Riley Waldroup, she was born in Bryson City, North Carolina on June 01, 1936.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Jerry Lee Smith
Jul 9, 2019
Mr. Jerry Lee Smith, age 54 of Nebo, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 09, 2019 at his residence. Born in Cleveland County on December 07, 1964, he was the son of Bonnie Tallent Smith and the late Horace Lee Smith.
Jerry was known for his collections, especially for the ones consisting of guns and knives.
He is...
Jewel Johnson
Jul 9, 2019
Jewel Toney Johnson, age 81, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 09, 2019 at Mansfield Hospital in Mansfield, Ohio with her loving family by her side. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on May 13, 1938, she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy Patterson Toney.
She was preceded...
Daniel Dean Gardner
Jul 9, 2019
Mr. Daniel Dean Gardner, age 47 of Marion, passed away unexpectedly July 09, 2019. The husband of Holly Gardner, son of Michael David Gardner and the late Judy Buchanan Gardner. Daniel was born on December 02, 1971.
In his high school days, Daniel was an all-state champion wrestler. Daniel was a lifetime fisherman, and among being an excellent cook, he was also...
Bernice Cable
Jul 7, 2019
Ms. Bernice Holtsclaw Cable, age 96 of Marion, passed away peacefully at Autumn Care of Marion during the early morning hours of Sunday, July 07, 2019. A native of Elizabethton, Tennessee, she was born on June 21, 1923 to the late John and Zealie Holtsclaw.
A member of Grandview Baptist Church, Bernice was known to have a love...
Judy Dianna Riggins
Jul 6, 2019
Judy Dianna Edmonds Riggins, age 61, of the North Cove Community, departed to be with the Lord on the night of Saturday, July 6, 2019 at the SECU Inpatient Unit while under the care of Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City, North Carolina.
Judy is survived by her husband, Russell L. Riggins; two sons, Eddie Lanier...
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Josie Davis
Jul 10, 2019
Josie Jenkins Davis, age 83, of Casar, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at her residence with her loved ones by her side. The daughter of the late Rosie and Riley Waldroup, she was born in Bryson City, North Carolina on June 01, 1936.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Jerry Lee Smith
Jul 9, 2019
Mr. Jerry Lee Smith, age 54 of Nebo, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 09, 2019 at his residence. Born in Cleveland County on December 07, 1964, he was the son of Bonnie Tallent Smith and the late Horace Lee Smith.
Jerry was known for his collections, especially for the ones consisting of guns and knives.
He is...
Jewel Johnson
Jul 9, 2019
Jewel Toney Johnson, age 81, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 09, 2019 at Mansfield Hospital in Mansfield, Ohio with her loving family by her side. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on May 13, 1938, she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy Patterson Toney.
She was preceded...
Daniel Dean Gardner
Jul 9, 2019
Mr. Daniel Dean Gardner, age 47 of Marion, passed away unexpectedly July 09, 2019. The husband of Holly Gardner, son of Michael David Gardner and the late Judy Buchanan Gardner. Daniel was born on December 02, 1971.
In his high school days, Daniel was an all-state champion wrestler. Daniel was a lifetime fisherman, and among being an excellent cook, he was also...
Bernice Cable
Jul 7, 2019
Ms. Bernice Holtsclaw Cable, age 96 of Marion, passed away peacefully at Autumn Care of Marion during the early morning hours of Sunday, July 07, 2019. A native of Elizabethton, Tennessee, she was born on June 21, 1923 to the late John and Zealie Holtsclaw.
A member of Grandview Baptist Church, Bernice was known to have a love...
Judy Dianna Riggins
Jul 6, 2019
Judy Dianna Edmonds Riggins, age 61, of the North Cove Community, departed to be with the Lord on the night of Saturday, July 6, 2019 at the SECU Inpatient Unit while under the care of Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City, North Carolina.
Judy is survived by her husband, Russell L. Riggins; two sons, Eddie Lanier...
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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