Obituaries

Glenna Pope

Glenna Pope

Feb 2, 2019

 

Glenna Stewart Pope, age 66, of Candler, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord shortly after 8:00 p.m. on the night of Saturday, February 02, 2019 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.  Her loved ones were by her side.  A native of Buncombe County, North Carolina, born January 19, 1953, she was the daughter...

Joyce Hogan

Joyce Hogan

Feb 2, 2019

Joyce Bost Hogan, prominent Marion business woman and owner of Hogan Florist, passed away in Statesville at Gordon Hospice House on February 2nd, 2019. Joyce was born in McDowell County on June 22, 1924, and grew up in West Marion. She was the last surviving child of the late Ernest and Carrie Whisenant Bost.

Predeceasing her were her husband, Carroll,...

Royce Dale Hensley, Sr.

Royce Dale Hensley, Sr.

Feb 1, 2019

 

Royce Dale Hensley, Sr., age 74, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Hensley was born September 12, 1944 in Yancey County, North Carolina to the late Haque Hensley and Gladys Carroll Hensley. 

 

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother,...

Paul Allen Bartlett

Paul Allen Bartlett

Jan 30, 2019

 

 

Paul Allen Bartlett, age 76, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Mission Hospital McDowell.

 

Paul was born August 31, 1942 in McDowell County, NC to the late Paul Harrison Bartlett and Eva Christine Workman Bartlett.  He worked for Broyhill Furniture until his retirement.

 

In addition to his parents, he is also...

Cora Ruth Johnson Ward

Cora Ruth Johnson Ward

Jan 29, 2019

 

 

 

Cora Ruth Peterson Johnson Ward, age 88, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Rosehill Retirement Community.

 

Mrs. Ward was born April 9, 1930 in Yancey County, NC to the late Burnie Peterson and Savanah McKinney Peterson.  In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers.

 

In addition...

Cynthia Jan Van Norman

Cynthia Jan Van Norman

Jan 26, 2019

 

 

Cynthia Jan Van Norman, age 62, of Linville, North Carolina passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019 at her home.

 

In keeping with Cynthia’s wishes no services will be held at this time.

 

Dianna Mayfield

Dianna Mayfield

Jan 25, 2019

 

Dianna Mayfield, age 47, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Friday, January 25, 2019.  The daughter of the late Harry and Zora Bowditch Mayfield, Dianna was born on April 22, 1971 in New Haven, Connecticut.

 

A wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Dianna enjoyed playing bingo.  She was a member of...

Glennis Ella Sue Nanney

Glennis Ella Sue Nanney

Jan 24, 2019

 

Glennis Thomas Nanney, age 84, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at her residence. A native of Madison County, Glennis was born on September 10, 1934 to the late Emmitt and Ruby Payne Thomas.

 

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Nanney; one son, Ronald...

Laile Ray Walker

Laile Ray Walker

Jan 24, 2019

 

Mr. Laile Ray Walker, age 67, loving son, father, grandfather and brother, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, January 24, 2019 at the SECU Inpatient Unit in Forest City while under the care of Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born May 20, 1951, he was the son of Willie...

Carl Hobart Buckland

Carl Hobart Buckland

Jan 24, 2019

 

 

Carl Hobart Buckland, age 91, of Morganton, North Carolina passed away into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Carolina Healthcare System-Blue Ridge. A native of Fayette County, West Virginia, Carl was born on May 10, 1927 to the late Cyrus and Laura McGhee Buckland.

 

Carl attended Gibbs Chapel Wesleyan Church and retired from...

Sylvia Jane Reep

Sylvia Jane Reep

Jan 23, 2019

 

Sylvia Jane Reep, age 72, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Autumn Care of Drexel.  The daughter of the late Samuel and Hilda Johnson Reep, she was born in Burke County, North Carolina on December 12, 1946. 

 

A member of Gethsemane Freewill Baptist Church in Marion, she was known to be a...

Shirley Gardner

Shirley Gardner

Jan 22, 2019

 

On the night of Tuesday, January 22, 2019, Shirley McKinney Gardner, age 67, of the Rocky Pass Community passed away at St. Joseph's Campus in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, Shirley was born on May 20, 1951 to the late Herbert and Estelle Vaughn McKinney.

Shirley who had a loving heart for special needs children, retired...

Myrtle "Charlene" Noblitt

Myrtle "Charlene" Noblitt

Jan 21, 2019

 

Myrtle “Charlene” Arrowood Noblitt, age 87, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo.  A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, North Carolina, she was born July 25, 1931 to the late James and Martha Davis Arrowood. 

 

She was also preceded in death by her husband,...

Mary Louise Pittman

Mary Louise Pittman

Jan 19, 2019

Mary Whitney Pittman, age 66, of Dysartsville, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at her residence with her loving family by her side. A daughter of Mattie Grindstaff Whitney, and the late Charles Edward Whitney, she was born on November 12, 1952.

 

Mary, who loved to travel, was a member of Laurel Hill Baptist Church in...

Gary Ray Davis

Gary Ray Davis

Jan 13, 2019

 

 

Gary Ray Davis, age 63, beloved husband, dad and papaw, went to meet his Lord Jesus Christ Sunday, January 13, 2019 at his home after a long battle with COPD.

 

Gary was born May 24, 1955 in McDowell County, NC to the late L.D. and Helen Davis. His passion was music and he was a very talented...

Harold L. Revis

Harold L. Revis

Jan 11, 2019

 

On the morning of Friday, January 11, 2019 while surrounded by his loved ones, Harold L. Revis, age 79, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord at his residence.  A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, he was born September 26, 1939 to the late Alvin and Dora Nations Revis. 

 

In addition to his...

Corey Dalton Hitt

Corey Dalton Hitt

Jan 10, 2019

 

Corey Dalton Hitt, age 28, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the evening of Thursday, January 10, 2019 at his residence.  The son of Steve Hitt of Marion and Renee Hitt of Leicester, he was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on November 12, 1990.

 

Corey’s step grandfather, Clay Dellinger; and one uncle, Joey McCurry preceded him...

Hilda Elizabeth Knupp

Hilda Elizabeth Knupp

Jan 8, 2019

 

Hilda Elizabeth Allison Knupp, age 85, of Old Fort, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Mission Hospital-McDowell. A native of McDowell County, Hilda was born on February 13, 1933 to the late Brownlow and Gladys Burgin Allison.

 

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her...

Hattie Marie Jaynes

Hattie Marie Jaynes

Jan 8, 2019

 

 

 

Marie Truett Jaynes, age 73, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at St. Joseph Campus in Asheville. A native of Cherokee County, Marie was born on November 15, 1945 to the late Bronce Richard and Elma Jones Truett.

 

She is preceded in death by her siblings, Helen Truett Padgett, Carl Neil...

Ruby Revis

Ruby Revis

Jan 8, 2019

 

Ruby Shell Revis, age 91, of Marion, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on January 8, 2019 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.  She was surrounded by her loving family.  Mrs. Revis was born February 8, 1927 in Burke County, North Carolina to the late Carson Shell and Bertha Weatherman Shell. 

 

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Glenna Pope

Glenna Pope

Feb 2, 2019

 

Glenna Stewart Pope, age 66, of Candler, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord shortly after 8:00 p.m. on the night of Saturday, February 02, 2019 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.  Her loved ones were by her side.  A native of Buncombe County, North Carolina, born January 19, 1953, she was the daughter...

Joyce Hogan

Joyce Hogan

Feb 2, 2019

Joyce Bost Hogan, prominent Marion business woman and owner of Hogan Florist, passed away in Statesville at Gordon Hospice House on February 2nd, 2019. Joyce was born in McDowell County on June 22, 1924, and grew up in West Marion. She was the last surviving child of the late Ernest and Carrie Whisenant Bost.

Predeceasing her were her husband, Carroll,...

Royce Dale Hensley, Sr.

Royce Dale Hensley, Sr.

Feb 1, 2019

 

Royce Dale Hensley, Sr., age 74, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Hensley was born September 12, 1944 in Yancey County, North Carolina to the late Haque Hensley and Gladys Carroll Hensley. 

 

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother,...

Paul Allen Bartlett

Paul Allen Bartlett

Jan 30, 2019

 

 

Paul Allen Bartlett, age 76, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Mission Hospital McDowell.

 

Paul was born August 31, 1942 in McDowell County, NC to the late Paul Harrison Bartlett and Eva Christine Workman Bartlett.  He worked for Broyhill Furniture until his retirement.

 

In addition to his parents, he is also...

Cora Ruth Johnson Ward

Cora Ruth Johnson Ward

Jan 29, 2019

 

 

 

Cora Ruth Peterson Johnson Ward, age 88, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Rosehill Retirement Community.

 

Mrs. Ward was born April 9, 1930 in Yancey County, NC to the late Burnie Peterson and Savanah McKinney Peterson.  In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers.

 

In addition...

Cynthia Jan Van Norman

Cynthia Jan Van Norman

Jan 26, 2019

 

 

Cynthia Jan Van Norman, age 62, of Linville, North Carolina passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019 at her home.

 

In keeping with Cynthia’s wishes no services will be held at this time.

 

Dianna Mayfield

Dianna Mayfield

Jan 25, 2019

 

Dianna Mayfield, age 47, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Friday, January 25, 2019.  The daughter of the late Harry and Zora Bowditch Mayfield, Dianna was born on April 22, 1971 in New Haven, Connecticut.

 

A wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Dianna enjoyed playing bingo.  She was a member of...

Glennis Ella Sue Nanney

Glennis Ella Sue Nanney

Jan 24, 2019

 

Glennis Thomas Nanney, age 84, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at her residence. A native of Madison County, Glennis was born on September 10, 1934 to the late Emmitt and Ruby Payne Thomas.

 

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Nanney; one son, Ronald...

Laile Ray Walker

Laile Ray Walker

Jan 24, 2019

 

Mr. Laile Ray Walker, age 67, loving son, father, grandfather and brother, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, January 24, 2019 at the SECU Inpatient Unit in Forest City while under the care of Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born May 20, 1951, he was the son of Willie...

Carl Hobart Buckland

Carl Hobart Buckland

Jan 24, 2019

 

 

Carl Hobart Buckland, age 91, of Morganton, North Carolina passed away into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Carolina Healthcare System-Blue Ridge. A native of Fayette County, West Virginia, Carl was born on May 10, 1927 to the late Cyrus and Laura McGhee Buckland.

 

Carl attended Gibbs Chapel Wesleyan Church and retired from...

Sylvia Jane Reep

Sylvia Jane Reep

Jan 23, 2019

 

Sylvia Jane Reep, age 72, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Autumn Care of Drexel.  The daughter of the late Samuel and Hilda Johnson Reep, she was born in Burke County, North Carolina on December 12, 1946. 

 

A member of Gethsemane Freewill Baptist Church in Marion, she was known to be a...

Shirley Gardner

Shirley Gardner

Jan 22, 2019

 

On the night of Tuesday, January 22, 2019, Shirley McKinney Gardner, age 67, of the Rocky Pass Community passed away at St. Joseph's Campus in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, Shirley was born on May 20, 1951 to the late Herbert and Estelle Vaughn McKinney.

Shirley who had a loving heart for special needs children, retired...

Myrtle "Charlene" Noblitt

Myrtle "Charlene" Noblitt

Jan 21, 2019

 

Myrtle “Charlene” Arrowood Noblitt, age 87, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo.  A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, North Carolina, she was born July 25, 1931 to the late James and Martha Davis Arrowood. 

 

She was also preceded in death by her husband,...

Mary Louise Pittman

Mary Louise Pittman

Jan 19, 2019

Mary Whitney Pittman, age 66, of Dysartsville, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at her residence with her loving family by her side. A daughter of Mattie Grindstaff Whitney, and the late Charles Edward Whitney, she was born on November 12, 1952.

 

Mary, who loved to travel, was a member of Laurel Hill Baptist Church in...

Gary Ray Davis

Gary Ray Davis

Jan 13, 2019

 

 

Gary Ray Davis, age 63, beloved husband, dad and papaw, went to meet his Lord Jesus Christ Sunday, January 13, 2019 at his home after a long battle with COPD.

 

Gary was born May 24, 1955 in McDowell County, NC to the late L.D. and Helen Davis. His passion was music and he was a very talented...

Harold L. Revis

Harold L. Revis

Jan 11, 2019

 

On the morning of Friday, January 11, 2019 while surrounded by his loved ones, Harold L. Revis, age 79, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord at his residence.  A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, he was born September 26, 1939 to the late Alvin and Dora Nations Revis. 

 

In addition to his...

Corey Dalton Hitt

Corey Dalton Hitt

Jan 10, 2019

 

Corey Dalton Hitt, age 28, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the evening of Thursday, January 10, 2019 at his residence.  The son of Steve Hitt of Marion and Renee Hitt of Leicester, he was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on November 12, 1990.

 

Corey’s step grandfather, Clay Dellinger; and one uncle, Joey McCurry preceded him...

Hilda Elizabeth Knupp

Hilda Elizabeth Knupp

Jan 8, 2019

 

Hilda Elizabeth Allison Knupp, age 85, of Old Fort, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Mission Hospital-McDowell. A native of McDowell County, Hilda was born on February 13, 1933 to the late Brownlow and Gladys Burgin Allison.

 

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her...

Hattie Marie Jaynes

Hattie Marie Jaynes

Jan 8, 2019

 

 

 

Marie Truett Jaynes, age 73, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at St. Joseph Campus in Asheville. A native of Cherokee County, Marie was born on November 15, 1945 to the late Bronce Richard and Elma Jones Truett.

 

She is preceded in death by her siblings, Helen Truett Padgett, Carl Neil...

Ruby Revis

Ruby Revis

Jan 8, 2019

 

Ruby Shell Revis, age 91, of Marion, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on January 8, 2019 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.  She was surrounded by her loving family.  Mrs. Revis was born February 8, 1927 in Burke County, North Carolina to the late Carson Shell and Bertha Weatherman Shell. 

 

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