Obituaries
William Luther Powell
May 23, 2019
William Luther Powell, age 71, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation. A native of Caldwell County, Luther was born on September 4, 1947 to the late Robert and Marjorie Dula Powell. He is preceded in death by wife, Jean Marie Corpening Powell, a son, William Luther...
Roy Lee Jackson
May 23, 2019
Roy Lee Jackson (Gabby) age 67, of Marion was born October 18, 1951.
He is preceded in death by his mother Sally Wilkerson Jackson and his father Francis Jackson. Roy enjoyed fishing and spending time with his friends.
He is survived by six siblings, Margaret Morrison (John) of Marion, Willie Jackson (Loretta) of Morganton, Jackie Jackson...
Johnny Christopher Gaddy
May 21, 2019
Mr. John Gaddy, age 62, of Marion, passed away Tuesday May 21, 2019 at St. Joseph Campus in Ashville.
There will be a graveside service for Mr. Gaddy Friday May 24, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Rex Edward Johnson
May 20, 2019
Rex Edward Johnson, age 71, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019 at the Charles A. Cannon Memorial Hospital. A native of Mitchell County, Rex was born on November 3, 1947 to the late Ed and Mildred Woody Johnson.
Rex was a United States Army veteran serving in Vietnam. He was an avid...
Scott Huskins
May 20, 2019
On the evening of Monday, May 20, 2019, Howard Scott Huskins, age 83, passed away at the Brian Center with his loving family by his side. A native of Mitchell County, Scott was born on December 11, 1935 to the late George and Beatrice Ledford Huskins.
Scott loved playing music with his friends and loved woodworking. He...
Sharon Miranda Fetters
May 19, 2019
Sharon Miranda Davis Fetters, age 60, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. A native of McDowell County, Sharon was born on March 25, 1959 to the late Arlette Craig.
Sharon was proud of her Appalachian Heritage which she referenced throughout her entire life. She was also a proud United States...
Cody Hardy
May 19, 2019
Cody Hardy, age 38, passed away on Sunday, May 19,2019 at Memorial Mission Campus in Asheville, North Carolina. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina born on May 6, 1981. He was the son of Ealfounza and the late Drucilla Hardy.
Cody was proceeded in death by his grandparents, Samuel and Mary Avery, Henry and Minerva Beard.
Cody enjoyed...
Betty Ann Bowman
May 19, 2019
Betty Ann Hensley Bowman, loving mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on the night of Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Rose Hill Retirement Community while surrounded by her loved ones. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on September 23, 1933, she was the daughter of the late John and Myrtle Lamb Hensley.
She was also preceded...
Ned Harris
May 18, 2019
Mr. Ned Harris, age 69, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away at John F. Keever, Jr. CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville on Saturday, May 18, 2019, following a brief illness. He was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on June 22, 1949.
An avid Dale Earnhardt fan, Ned, in his spare time, enjoyed working in his...
Steve Ford
May 18, 2019
Steve Ford, age 48, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of Anderson County, South Carolina, born July 5, 1970, he was the son of Janet Ford of Marion and the late Bill Ford.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death...
Marie Nations
May 17, 2019
On the night of Friday, May 17, 2019, while surrounded by her close loved ones, Marie Cochran Nations, age 91, of the Montford Cove Community, departed to be with the Lord at Mission Hospital-McDowell. The daughter of the late Nathien and Bertha Linsey Cochran, Marie was born in Swain County, North Carolina on June 16, 1927.
She was...
Patricia Hunter Glenn
May 16, 2019
Patricia Hunter Glenn, age 68, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 16, 2019, while surrounded by her loving family. Born in Okolona, Mississippi on April 15, 1951, she was the daughter of D.F. Presley of Supply, North Carolina and the late Betty Jean Beard Duke.
In addition to her mother,...
Dan Wise
May 14, 2019
Dan Wise, age 79, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills SECU Inpatient Unit with his loved ones by his side. The son of the late Austin and Evalena Burns Wise, he was born in Webster Parrish, Louisiana on February 26, 1940.
In...
George Kenneth Fowler
May 14, 2019
George Kenneth Fowler, age 76, of Spruce Pine, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. A native of Minneapolis, Minnesota, George was born on February 14, 1943 to the late Colin and Laice Rose Mary Fowler.
George was a master painter, a great homemaker and gardener. He was known to...
James E. Horne "Sonny"
May 12, 2019
James E. Horne “Sonny”, age 79, of Mount Holly, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 12, 2019 while at Gaston Hospice’s Robin Johnson House in Dallas, North Carolina. The son of the late Leonard and Alberta Horne, he was born in Dillon County, South Carolina on October 8,...
Mary Ann Johnson
May 11, 2019
In the early morning hours of Saturday, May 12, 2019, Mary Ann Presnell Johnson passed away at Mission Hospital McDowell. A daughter of Wilma Helen Wills, and the late Charles Willard Wills, she was born in McDowell County on March 08, 1954.
Mary was known as a very loving and devoted mother not only to her children, but to...
Mary "Ruth" Justice
May 8, 2019
Mary “Ruth” Hollifield Justice, age 86, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at her residence with her loving family by her side. The daughter of the late Floyd and Madge Mace Hollifield, she was born in McDowell County on November 29, 1932.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Bonnie McEntire
May 8, 2019
Bonnie McEntire, age 77, of Pine Cove Road, Old Fort, surrounded by her family, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Born in Illinois on March 31, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Anna Wright.
Left to cherish her memories are her husband of fifty-four years, Dr. Jerrill McEntire;...
Thurston Guy Haynes, Jr.
May 8, 2019
Thurston Guy Haynes, Jr., age 83, of Marion, North Carolina, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at his residence. A native of McDowell County, born December 15, 1935, he was the son of the late Guy and Evelyn Goforth Haynes.
He was preceded in death by, in addition to his parents, one...
Douglas "Doug" Clyde Randolph
May 7, 2019
Douglas “Doug” Clyde Randolph, loving father, son and brother, left this world to be with the Lord on the morning of Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at his residence in Nebo with his loving family by his side. Doug was 47. The son of Ken and Linda Hollifield Randolph of Nebo, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on...
William Luther Powell
May 23, 2019
William Luther Powell, age 71, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation. A native of Caldwell County, Luther was born on September 4, 1947 to the late Robert and Marjorie Dula Powell. He is preceded in death by wife, Jean Marie Corpening Powell, a son, William Luther...
Roy Lee Jackson
May 23, 2019
Roy Lee Jackson (Gabby) age 67, of Marion was born October 18, 1951.
He is preceded in death by his mother Sally Wilkerson Jackson and his father Francis Jackson. Roy enjoyed fishing and spending time with his friends.
He is survived by six siblings, Margaret Morrison (John) of Marion, Willie Jackson (Loretta) of Morganton, Jackie Jackson...
Johnny Christopher Gaddy
May 21, 2019
Mr. John Gaddy, age 62, of Marion, passed away Tuesday May 21, 2019 at St. Joseph Campus in Ashville.
There will be a graveside service for Mr. Gaddy Friday May 24, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Rex Edward Johnson
May 20, 2019
Rex Edward Johnson, age 71, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019 at the Charles A. Cannon Memorial Hospital. A native of Mitchell County, Rex was born on November 3, 1947 to the late Ed and Mildred Woody Johnson.
Rex was a United States Army veteran serving in Vietnam. He was an avid...
Scott Huskins
May 20, 2019
On the evening of Monday, May 20, 2019, Howard Scott Huskins, age 83, passed away at the Brian Center with his loving family by his side. A native of Mitchell County, Scott was born on December 11, 1935 to the late George and Beatrice Ledford Huskins.
Scott loved playing music with his friends and loved woodworking. He...
Sharon Miranda Fetters
May 19, 2019
Sharon Miranda Davis Fetters, age 60, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. A native of McDowell County, Sharon was born on March 25, 1959 to the late Arlette Craig.
Sharon was proud of her Appalachian Heritage which she referenced throughout her entire life. She was also a proud United States...
Cody Hardy
May 19, 2019
Cody Hardy, age 38, passed away on Sunday, May 19,2019 at Memorial Mission Campus in Asheville, North Carolina. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina born on May 6, 1981. He was the son of Ealfounza and the late Drucilla Hardy.
Cody was proceeded in death by his grandparents, Samuel and Mary Avery, Henry and Minerva Beard.
Cody enjoyed...
Betty Ann Bowman
May 19, 2019
Betty Ann Hensley Bowman, loving mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on the night of Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Rose Hill Retirement Community while surrounded by her loved ones. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on September 23, 1933, she was the daughter of the late John and Myrtle Lamb Hensley.
She was also preceded...
Ned Harris
May 18, 2019
Mr. Ned Harris, age 69, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away at John F. Keever, Jr. CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville on Saturday, May 18, 2019, following a brief illness. He was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on June 22, 1949.
An avid Dale Earnhardt fan, Ned, in his spare time, enjoyed working in his...
Steve Ford
May 18, 2019
Steve Ford, age 48, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of Anderson County, South Carolina, born July 5, 1970, he was the son of Janet Ford of Marion and the late Bill Ford.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death...
Marie Nations
May 17, 2019
On the night of Friday, May 17, 2019, while surrounded by her close loved ones, Marie Cochran Nations, age 91, of the Montford Cove Community, departed to be with the Lord at Mission Hospital-McDowell. The daughter of the late Nathien and Bertha Linsey Cochran, Marie was born in Swain County, North Carolina on June 16, 1927.
She was...
Patricia Hunter Glenn
May 16, 2019
Patricia Hunter Glenn, age 68, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 16, 2019, while surrounded by her loving family. Born in Okolona, Mississippi on April 15, 1951, she was the daughter of D.F. Presley of Supply, North Carolina and the late Betty Jean Beard Duke.
In addition to her mother,...
Dan Wise
May 14, 2019
Dan Wise, age 79, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills SECU Inpatient Unit with his loved ones by his side. The son of the late Austin and Evalena Burns Wise, he was born in Webster Parrish, Louisiana on February 26, 1940.
In...
George Kenneth Fowler
May 14, 2019
George Kenneth Fowler, age 76, of Spruce Pine, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. A native of Minneapolis, Minnesota, George was born on February 14, 1943 to the late Colin and Laice Rose Mary Fowler.
George was a master painter, a great homemaker and gardener. He was known to...
James E. Horne "Sonny"
May 12, 2019
James E. Horne “Sonny”, age 79, of Mount Holly, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 12, 2019 while at Gaston Hospice’s Robin Johnson House in Dallas, North Carolina. The son of the late Leonard and Alberta Horne, he was born in Dillon County, South Carolina on October 8,...
Mary Ann Johnson
May 11, 2019
In the early morning hours of Saturday, May 12, 2019, Mary Ann Presnell Johnson passed away at Mission Hospital McDowell. A daughter of Wilma Helen Wills, and the late Charles Willard Wills, she was born in McDowell County on March 08, 1954.
Mary was known as a very loving and devoted mother not only to her children, but to...
Mary "Ruth" Justice
May 8, 2019
Mary “Ruth” Hollifield Justice, age 86, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at her residence with her loving family by her side. The daughter of the late Floyd and Madge Mace Hollifield, she was born in McDowell County on November 29, 1932.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Bonnie McEntire
May 8, 2019
Bonnie McEntire, age 77, of Pine Cove Road, Old Fort, surrounded by her family, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Born in Illinois on March 31, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Anna Wright.
Left to cherish her memories are her husband of fifty-four years, Dr. Jerrill McEntire;...
Thurston Guy Haynes, Jr.
May 8, 2019
Thurston Guy Haynes, Jr., age 83, of Marion, North Carolina, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at his residence. A native of McDowell County, born December 15, 1935, he was the son of the late Guy and Evelyn Goforth Haynes.
He was preceded in death by, in addition to his parents, one...
Douglas "Doug" Clyde Randolph
May 7, 2019
Douglas “Doug” Clyde Randolph, loving father, son and brother, left this world to be with the Lord on the morning of Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at his residence in Nebo with his loving family by his side. Doug was 47. The son of Ken and Linda Hollifield Randolph of Nebo, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on...
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