Obituaries
Sandra Stapleton
Nov 14, 2018
Sandra Kuykendall Stapleton, age 68, of Nebo, passed away at her residence following a 10-year battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. The daughter of the late Carol and Ailene Howell Kuykendall, she was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on May 5, 1950.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter,...
Charlye Taleene Christy
Nov 13, 2018
Charlye Taleene Kenimer Christy, age 74, of Old Fort, North Carolina, while surrounded by her loving family, departed to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at her residence. The daughter of the late Talmon and Alice Wall Kenimer, she was born in Statesville, North Carolina on August 25, 1944.
A loving wife, mother, grandmother...
Ulf "Teddy" Ekberg
Nov 12, 2018
Ulf “Teddy” Ekberg, son of Harold and Randi, born in the 1000-year-old small town of Sarpsborg, Norway, second child of two other siblings, his older brother Bjorn and younger sister Unni.
An avid seaman, maritime engineer, architect and bush pilot, he traveled the globe by boat, train, plane, and automobile. Best known for his career as chief engineer...
Darrell Kevin Rumfelt
Nov 11, 2018
Darrell Kevin Rumfelt, age 39, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018. A native of Rutherford County, he was born on August 18, 1979 to James and Trudy Rumfelt.
He is preceded in death by one sister, Rhonda Rumfelt.
Along with his parents, Darrell is survived by one daughter, Tailor Rumfelt; and...
Lorrie Diane Edwards
Nov 9, 2018
Ms. Lorrie Diane Lanning Edwards, age 57 of Rutherfordton, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her family. Born on August 6, 1961, she was the daughter of the late John Lanning, and Doris Curry Lanning.
Lorrie was a former member of Faith Baptist Church, and enjoyed solving word puzzles, knitting,...
Herbert "Hub" Lawing
Nov 9, 2018
On the evening of Friday, November 9, 2018, Herbert “Hub” Lawing, age 89, passed away at his residence with his family by his side. A native of McDowell County, Hub was born on April 14, 1929 to the late Fred and Carrie Morgan Lawing.
Hub attended Bethel Baptist Church and was a proud United States Army veteran,...
William Rowland Young, II
Nov 9, 2018
William Rowland Young, II, age 73, of Spruce Pine, NC passed away Friday, November 9, 2018 at his home, with his loving wife at his bedside.
William was born September 29, 1945 in Brownwood, TX to the late William Young and Maxine Saunders Young. He was raised in Detroit, MI and moved to Florida, as a young...
Joseph Wiseman "JW" Carpenter
Nov 9, 2018
Joseph Wiseman (J.W.) Carpenter, formerly of North Cove, died Friday, November 9, 2018 at his home on the river in Old Fort, NC after a fiercely fought battle with Parkinson’s Disease. J.W. was 85 years of age, but forever young at heart. He was born in Avery County on June 30, 1933 to Robert Lee Carpenter, Sr. and Mildred Wiseman...
Angela Dawn Williams
Nov 9, 2018
Angie Dawn Hughes Williams, age 48, of Marion, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 9, 2018. A native of McDowell County, Angie was born on December 21, 1969 to the late James and Connie Johnson Hughes.
Angie was a wonderful mother who provided for her family. She loved her family dearly especially...
Michael Wayne Lawing
Nov 8, 2018
Mr. Michael Lawing, age 62 of Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 8, 2018. Born on August 21, 1956, in Burlington, Vermont, he was the son of Jessie Garland Lawing, and the late John Brisco Lawing.
Michael, who was an avid Duke fan, was known for his loving personality as he never met a...
Don G. Silver
Nov 8, 2018
Don G. Silver, 86, of the Glenwood Community, passed away at home on November 8, 2018 after a period of declining health.
He was the son of the late Otis L. and Wilma McCollum Silver. He was preceded in death by one infant son, Douglas; four brothers, Bill, Mac, Jack and Jerry; and two sisters, Harriet Silver and...
Margie Helen Gragg
Oct 31, 2018
On the morning of Wednesday, October 31, 2018, Margie Coffey Gragg, age 84, of Marion, North Carolina passed away at Autumn Care of Marion. Margie was born in Avery County on November 21, 1933 to the late Daniel and Jodie Coffey.
She is preceded in death by her great-grandchildren, Ryan and Jacob Kelley.
Margie was a...
Brian David Hall
Oct 28, 2018
Brian David Hall, age 45, of Marion, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at his residence. A native of McDowell County, Brian was born on January 4, 1973 to James and Brenda Goforth Hall of Glenwood.
Brian was a talented guitarist who enjoyed fishing and farming. He was a loving son...
Sylvia Janell Effler
Oct 28, 2018
Sylvia Janell Harris Effler, age 61, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. A native of Buncombe County, Sylvia was born on June 13, 1957 to the late Joe and Nellie Greene Harris.
Sylvia was a loving mother, sister and grandmother, who will be missed by all...
Neftali Carrion
Oct 27, 2018
Neftalí Carrión
Nacido en Arecibo PR Abril 13, 1937 hijo de Carmen Inés Feliciano y Ramón Carrión. Tali como todos lo conocían fue excelente esposo; cariñoso, amable y servicial. Magnifico padre; Amoroso, dedicado a sus hijos y siempre buscando su bienestar. Alcaguete abuelo; siempre pendiente de las necesidades de sus Nietos: Krysmarie, Jorgito, Leamsi, e Ixaira....
Rufus Henry Shade
Oct 23, 2018
On the morning of Tuesday, October 23, 2018, Rufus Henry Shade, Sr., departed to be with the Lord at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Black Mountain, NC, surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Burke County, Rufus was born August 15, 1939 to the late Edward and Thelma O’Neil Shade. He was a veteran...
Viola Joy Foster
Oct 23, 2018
Viola Parker Foster, age 94, of Marion, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Autumn Care of Marion. A native of Rutherford County, Viola was born on August 23, 1924 to the late J.C. and Ina Harris Parker.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Foster and one...
Robert Eldon Libby, Jr.
Oct 23, 2018
Robert Eldon Libby, Jr., age 87, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City. He was born in Branstable, Massachusetts on October 25, 1930 to the late Robert Eldon Libby, Sr. and Matilda Runnels Libby.
In keeping with Robert's wishes, no services are planned...
Daisy Lanning
Oct 23, 2018
Daisy Augusta Martin Lanning, age 94, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at her home.
Daisy was born October 8, 1924 in McDowell County, NC to the late Robert and Gernisha Bradburn Martin. She married Paul Lanning in 1944 and moved to Washington State while Paul served in the Army. She later spent...
Carol McCurry
Oct 22, 2018
Carol Young McCurry, age 73, of Marion, North Carolina went home to be with her Lord on October 22, 2018 with her loving family by her side. A native of McDowell County, Carol was born on March 22, 1945 to the late Octavious and Estella Randolph Young.
She is preceded in death by two sisters, Joan Young Rhymer...
Sandra Stapleton
Nov 14, 2018
Sandra Kuykendall Stapleton, age 68, of Nebo, passed away at her residence following a 10-year battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. The daughter of the late Carol and Ailene Howell Kuykendall, she was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on May 5, 1950.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter,...
Charlye Taleene Christy
Nov 13, 2018
Charlye Taleene Kenimer Christy, age 74, of Old Fort, North Carolina, while surrounded by her loving family, departed to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at her residence. The daughter of the late Talmon and Alice Wall Kenimer, she was born in Statesville, North Carolina on August 25, 1944.
A loving wife, mother, grandmother...
Ulf "Teddy" Ekberg
Nov 12, 2018
Ulf “Teddy” Ekberg, son of Harold and Randi, born in the 1000-year-old small town of Sarpsborg, Norway, second child of two other siblings, his older brother Bjorn and younger sister Unni.
An avid seaman, maritime engineer, architect and bush pilot, he traveled the globe by boat, train, plane, and automobile. Best known for his career as chief engineer...
Darrell Kevin Rumfelt
Nov 11, 2018
Darrell Kevin Rumfelt, age 39, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018. A native of Rutherford County, he was born on August 18, 1979 to James and Trudy Rumfelt.
He is preceded in death by one sister, Rhonda Rumfelt.
Along with his parents, Darrell is survived by one daughter, Tailor Rumfelt; and...
Lorrie Diane Edwards
Nov 9, 2018
Ms. Lorrie Diane Lanning Edwards, age 57 of Rutherfordton, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her family. Born on August 6, 1961, she was the daughter of the late John Lanning, and Doris Curry Lanning.
Lorrie was a former member of Faith Baptist Church, and enjoyed solving word puzzles, knitting,...
Herbert "Hub" Lawing
Nov 9, 2018
On the evening of Friday, November 9, 2018, Herbert “Hub” Lawing, age 89, passed away at his residence with his family by his side. A native of McDowell County, Hub was born on April 14, 1929 to the late Fred and Carrie Morgan Lawing.
Hub attended Bethel Baptist Church and was a proud United States Army veteran,...
William Rowland Young, II
Nov 9, 2018
William Rowland Young, II, age 73, of Spruce Pine, NC passed away Friday, November 9, 2018 at his home, with his loving wife at his bedside.
William was born September 29, 1945 in Brownwood, TX to the late William Young and Maxine Saunders Young. He was raised in Detroit, MI and moved to Florida, as a young...
Joseph Wiseman "JW" Carpenter
Nov 9, 2018
Joseph Wiseman (J.W.) Carpenter, formerly of North Cove, died Friday, November 9, 2018 at his home on the river in Old Fort, NC after a fiercely fought battle with Parkinson’s Disease. J.W. was 85 years of age, but forever young at heart. He was born in Avery County on June 30, 1933 to Robert Lee Carpenter, Sr. and Mildred Wiseman...
Angela Dawn Williams
Nov 9, 2018
Angie Dawn Hughes Williams, age 48, of Marion, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 9, 2018. A native of McDowell County, Angie was born on December 21, 1969 to the late James and Connie Johnson Hughes.
Angie was a wonderful mother who provided for her family. She loved her family dearly especially...
Michael Wayne Lawing
Nov 8, 2018
Mr. Michael Lawing, age 62 of Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 8, 2018. Born on August 21, 1956, in Burlington, Vermont, he was the son of Jessie Garland Lawing, and the late John Brisco Lawing.
Michael, who was an avid Duke fan, was known for his loving personality as he never met a...
Don G. Silver
Nov 8, 2018
Don G. Silver, 86, of the Glenwood Community, passed away at home on November 8, 2018 after a period of declining health.
He was the son of the late Otis L. and Wilma McCollum Silver. He was preceded in death by one infant son, Douglas; four brothers, Bill, Mac, Jack and Jerry; and two sisters, Harriet Silver and...
Margie Helen Gragg
Oct 31, 2018
On the morning of Wednesday, October 31, 2018, Margie Coffey Gragg, age 84, of Marion, North Carolina passed away at Autumn Care of Marion. Margie was born in Avery County on November 21, 1933 to the late Daniel and Jodie Coffey.
She is preceded in death by her great-grandchildren, Ryan and Jacob Kelley.
Margie was a...
Brian David Hall
Oct 28, 2018
Brian David Hall, age 45, of Marion, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at his residence. A native of McDowell County, Brian was born on January 4, 1973 to James and Brenda Goforth Hall of Glenwood.
Brian was a talented guitarist who enjoyed fishing and farming. He was a loving son...
Sylvia Janell Effler
Oct 28, 2018
Sylvia Janell Harris Effler, age 61, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. A native of Buncombe County, Sylvia was born on June 13, 1957 to the late Joe and Nellie Greene Harris.
Sylvia was a loving mother, sister and grandmother, who will be missed by all...
Neftali Carrion
Oct 27, 2018
Neftalí Carrión
Nacido en Arecibo PR Abril 13, 1937 hijo de Carmen Inés Feliciano y Ramón Carrión. Tali como todos lo conocían fue excelente esposo; cariñoso, amable y servicial. Magnifico padre; Amoroso, dedicado a sus hijos y siempre buscando su bienestar. Alcaguete abuelo; siempre pendiente de las necesidades de sus Nietos: Krysmarie, Jorgito, Leamsi, e Ixaira....
Rufus Henry Shade
Oct 23, 2018
On the morning of Tuesday, October 23, 2018, Rufus Henry Shade, Sr., departed to be with the Lord at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Black Mountain, NC, surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Burke County, Rufus was born August 15, 1939 to the late Edward and Thelma O’Neil Shade. He was a veteran...
Viola Joy Foster
Oct 23, 2018
Viola Parker Foster, age 94, of Marion, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Autumn Care of Marion. A native of Rutherford County, Viola was born on August 23, 1924 to the late J.C. and Ina Harris Parker.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Foster and one...
Robert Eldon Libby, Jr.
Oct 23, 2018
Robert Eldon Libby, Jr., age 87, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City. He was born in Branstable, Massachusetts on October 25, 1930 to the late Robert Eldon Libby, Sr. and Matilda Runnels Libby.
In keeping with Robert's wishes, no services are planned...
Daisy Lanning
Oct 23, 2018
Daisy Augusta Martin Lanning, age 94, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at her home.
Daisy was born October 8, 1924 in McDowell County, NC to the late Robert and Gernisha Bradburn Martin. She married Paul Lanning in 1944 and moved to Washington State while Paul served in the Army. She later spent...
Carol McCurry
Oct 22, 2018
Carol Young McCurry, age 73, of Marion, North Carolina went home to be with her Lord on October 22, 2018 with her loving family by her side. A native of McDowell County, Carol was born on March 22, 1945 to the late Octavious and Estella Randolph Young.
She is preceded in death by two sisters, Joan Young Rhymer...
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