Obituaries

Daniel Stephen Wade

Daniel Stephen Wade

Oct 21, 2018

 

 

Daniel Stephen Wade, age 74, of Marion, NC passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018 at his home, with his loving wife at his bedside.  She lost her love, her heart and her soul that day. 

 

Mr. Wade was born August 23, 1944 in Binghamton, NY to the late Charles Finn Wade and Florence Werthamer Wade.  He was...

Emma Mae Moore

Emma Mae Moore

Oct 20, 2018

Emma Mae Moore, infant daughter of Matthew and Halley Newton Moore of Nebo, NC, passed gently into the arms of Jesus, Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Mission Hospital McDowell. 

 

Though she was never able to meet her family here on Earth, she was already so wanted and loved.

 

In addition to her parents, those left behind to cherish...

Jean Whitson

Jean Whitson

Oct 20, 2018

 

Jean Whitson, age 84, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at her home on the morning of Saturday, October 20, 2018 while surrounded by her family. The daughter of the late Brack and Maydth Stamey Buchanan, she was born in Bakersville, North Carolina on September 21, 1934. 

 

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

Louis Dexter Roberts

Louis Dexter Roberts

Oct 19, 2018

 

Mr. Louis Dexter Roberts, age 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Friday October 19, 2018 at his residence. Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on February 26, 1938, he was the son of the late Donald James Roberts and Lola Ray Roberts. 

 

He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Ruby Ayers and Aileen Roberts...

Renee Freeman

Renee Freeman

Oct 18, 2018

 

Renee Allison Freeman, age 58, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospital following a brief illness.  A native of McDowell County, born January 8, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Barbara Fender Allison. 

 

A very giving and caring person, Renee was known to...

James William Henry, Sr. "Big Daddy"

James William Henry, Sr. "Big Daddy"

Oct 18, 2018

 

On the morning of Thursday, October 18, 2018, James William Henry, Sr., aka “Big Daddy”, departed to be with the Lord at his residence in Marion.  A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, James was born September 12, 1929 and was the son of the late Curtis and Mary Carson Henry. 

 

He was preceded in death by...

Sherman Lee Johnson

Sherman Lee Johnson

Oct 18, 2018

 

Sherman Lee Johnson, age 69, of Marion, North Carolina, while surrounded by his loved ones, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at his residence.  The son of Ernest Johnson of Marion and the late Estelle Haney Johnson, Sherman was born in McDowell County on February 12, 1949.

 

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death...

Bill Wilson Barnette

Bill Wilson Barnette

Oct 17, 2018

 

Bill Wilson Barnette, age 84 of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Blue Ridge Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hendersonville. He was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on December 28, 1933 and was the son of Late Nancy Durham Barnette and Bascom Hill Barnette. 

 

Bill and his wife, Peggy were married in 1961 and...

Elaine Hoxit

Elaine Hoxit

Oct 15, 2018

Elaine Hoxit, age 72, of Marion, NC, formerly of Sylva,  NC passed away Monday, October 15, 2018 at Mission Hospital McDowell.

 

Elaine was born June 3, 1946 in Jackson County, NC to the late Ulys Hoxit and Viola Shelton Hoxit Dillard.  She had a beautiful spirit about her and always wanted to make someone smile. She loved animals and...

Matthew Benjamin Potter

Matthew Benjamin Potter

Oct 14, 2018

Matthew Benjamin Potter, age 46, of Marion, NC passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. 

Matthew was born November 7, 1971 in Chehalis, WA to Benjamin “Benny” Potter and Marilyn Ranta Potter both of Marion, NC.  Prior to his illness, he worked as a mechanic for Tom Johnson Camping World. ...

Ernest Gnandt

Ernest Gnandt

Oct 13, 2018

 

Ernest Gnandt, age 89, of Union Mills, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at his residence.  The son of the late Michael and Mary Braun Gnandt, Ernest was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 7, 1928. 

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Valerie Gnandt, who passed away...

Billy D. Lawing

Billy D. Lawing

Oct 12, 2018

 

Billy D. Lawing, age 70, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Friday, October 12, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital as a result of injuries he sustained from a motor vehicle accident.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born July 8, 1948, he was the son of the late Clarence and...

Bessie Mae Setzer

Bessie Mae Setzer

Oct 10, 2018

 

Bessie Mae Duncan Setzer, age 90, of Nebo, while surrounded by her loved ones, passed away on the night of Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo.  Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on May 9, 1928 to the late John and Alice Pinnix Duncan.

 

She was also preceded in death by her...

Carter Lee Harris

Carter Lee Harris

Oct 9, 2018

 

 

 

Mr. Carter Lee Harris, age 66, of Old Fort, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at his residence.

 

In keeping with Carter's wishes no services are planned at this time.

John "Bobby" Robert Gaddy, Jr.

John "Bobby" Robert Gaddy, Jr.

Oct 9, 2018

 

John “Bobby” Gaddy, Jr., age 75, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at his residence with his loving family by his side. A native of McDowell County, Bobby was born on December 18, 1942 to the late John Gaddy, Sr. and Vada McKinney Gaddy.

 

He is preceded in death by a daughter, Angela...

Jesse Lee Wilson

Jesse Lee Wilson

Oct 9, 2018

 

 

Jesse Lee Wilson, age 92, of Marion, North Carolina went to be with his Savior on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of Yancey County, Lee was born on June 9, 1926 to the late Jim and Bertha Silvers Wilson.

 

He was preceded in death by five brothers and...

Fred Edward Williams

Fred Edward Williams

Oct 7, 2018

 

Fred Edward Williams, age 80, of Spruce Pine, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine.  The son of the late Grover and Mary Williams, Fred was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on January 8, 1938. 

 

An avid car trader who enjoyed traveling, Fred retired from Marion Manufacturing following several...

Emma C. Asaro

Emma C. Asaro

Oct 7, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

Emma C. Asaro, age 96, of Lake Lure, North Carolina passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Hospice of Carolina Foothills.  

Services will be held at a later date.

Shirley Marie Johnston

Shirley Marie Johnston

Oct 6, 2018

 

On the morning of Saturday, October 6, 2018 while surrounded by her loving family, Shirley Marie Johnston, age 72, passed away at her residence in Marion.  Born in Middlesex County, New Jersey on February 8, 1946, she was the daughter of the late James and Louise Clark Poteat. 

 

She was preceded in death by, in addition to her parents,...

Glinnie Hazel Childers

Glinnie Hazel Childers

Oct 5, 2018

 

On the morning of Friday, October 5, 2018, Glinnie Hazel Shell Childers, age 84, of Gaffney, South Carolina, passed away at the SECU Inpatient Unit while under the care of Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.  Hazel’s loving family was by her side.  A native of Cherokee County, South Carolina, born July 23, 1934, she was the daughter of the...

Daniel Stephen Wade

Daniel Stephen Wade

Oct 21, 2018

 

 

Daniel Stephen Wade, age 74, of Marion, NC passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018 at his home, with his loving wife at his bedside.  She lost her love, her heart and her soul that day. 

 

Mr. Wade was born August 23, 1944 in Binghamton, NY to the late Charles Finn Wade and Florence Werthamer Wade.  He was...

Emma Mae Moore

Emma Mae Moore

Oct 20, 2018

Emma Mae Moore, infant daughter of Matthew and Halley Newton Moore of Nebo, NC, passed gently into the arms of Jesus, Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Mission Hospital McDowell. 

 

Though she was never able to meet her family here on Earth, she was already so wanted and loved.

 

In addition to her parents, those left behind to cherish...

Jean Whitson

Jean Whitson

Oct 20, 2018

 

Jean Whitson, age 84, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at her home on the morning of Saturday, October 20, 2018 while surrounded by her family. The daughter of the late Brack and Maydth Stamey Buchanan, she was born in Bakersville, North Carolina on September 21, 1934. 

 

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

Louis Dexter Roberts

Louis Dexter Roberts

Oct 19, 2018

 

Mr. Louis Dexter Roberts, age 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Friday October 19, 2018 at his residence. Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on February 26, 1938, he was the son of the late Donald James Roberts and Lola Ray Roberts. 

 

He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Ruby Ayers and Aileen Roberts...

Renee Freeman

Renee Freeman

Oct 18, 2018

 

Renee Allison Freeman, age 58, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospital following a brief illness.  A native of McDowell County, born January 8, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Barbara Fender Allison. 

 

A very giving and caring person, Renee was known to...

James William Henry, Sr. "Big Daddy"

James William Henry, Sr. "Big Daddy"

Oct 18, 2018

 

On the morning of Thursday, October 18, 2018, James William Henry, Sr., aka “Big Daddy”, departed to be with the Lord at his residence in Marion.  A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, James was born September 12, 1929 and was the son of the late Curtis and Mary Carson Henry. 

 

He was preceded in death by...

Sherman Lee Johnson

Sherman Lee Johnson

Oct 18, 2018

 

Sherman Lee Johnson, age 69, of Marion, North Carolina, while surrounded by his loved ones, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at his residence.  The son of Ernest Johnson of Marion and the late Estelle Haney Johnson, Sherman was born in McDowell County on February 12, 1949.

 

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death...

Bill Wilson Barnette

Bill Wilson Barnette

Oct 17, 2018

 

Bill Wilson Barnette, age 84 of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Blue Ridge Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hendersonville. He was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on December 28, 1933 and was the son of Late Nancy Durham Barnette and Bascom Hill Barnette. 

 

Bill and his wife, Peggy were married in 1961 and...

Elaine Hoxit

Elaine Hoxit

Oct 15, 2018

Elaine Hoxit, age 72, of Marion, NC, formerly of Sylva,  NC passed away Monday, October 15, 2018 at Mission Hospital McDowell.

 

Elaine was born June 3, 1946 in Jackson County, NC to the late Ulys Hoxit and Viola Shelton Hoxit Dillard.  She had a beautiful spirit about her and always wanted to make someone smile. She loved animals and...

Matthew Benjamin Potter

Matthew Benjamin Potter

Oct 14, 2018

Matthew Benjamin Potter, age 46, of Marion, NC passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. 

Matthew was born November 7, 1971 in Chehalis, WA to Benjamin “Benny” Potter and Marilyn Ranta Potter both of Marion, NC.  Prior to his illness, he worked as a mechanic for Tom Johnson Camping World. ...

Ernest Gnandt

Ernest Gnandt

Oct 13, 2018

 

Ernest Gnandt, age 89, of Union Mills, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at his residence.  The son of the late Michael and Mary Braun Gnandt, Ernest was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 7, 1928. 

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Valerie Gnandt, who passed away...

Billy D. Lawing

Billy D. Lawing

Oct 12, 2018

 

Billy D. Lawing, age 70, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Friday, October 12, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital as a result of injuries he sustained from a motor vehicle accident.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born July 8, 1948, he was the son of the late Clarence and...

Bessie Mae Setzer

Bessie Mae Setzer

Oct 10, 2018

 

Bessie Mae Duncan Setzer, age 90, of Nebo, while surrounded by her loved ones, passed away on the night of Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo.  Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on May 9, 1928 to the late John and Alice Pinnix Duncan.

 

She was also preceded in death by her...

Carter Lee Harris

Carter Lee Harris

Oct 9, 2018

 

 

 

Mr. Carter Lee Harris, age 66, of Old Fort, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at his residence.

 

In keeping with Carter's wishes no services are planned at this time.

John "Bobby" Robert Gaddy, Jr.

John "Bobby" Robert Gaddy, Jr.

Oct 9, 2018

 

John “Bobby” Gaddy, Jr., age 75, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at his residence with his loving family by his side. A native of McDowell County, Bobby was born on December 18, 1942 to the late John Gaddy, Sr. and Vada McKinney Gaddy.

 

He is preceded in death by a daughter, Angela...

Jesse Lee Wilson

Jesse Lee Wilson

Oct 9, 2018

 

 

Jesse Lee Wilson, age 92, of Marion, North Carolina went to be with his Savior on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of Yancey County, Lee was born on June 9, 1926 to the late Jim and Bertha Silvers Wilson.

 

He was preceded in death by five brothers and...

Fred Edward Williams

Fred Edward Williams

Oct 7, 2018

 

Fred Edward Williams, age 80, of Spruce Pine, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine.  The son of the late Grover and Mary Williams, Fred was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on January 8, 1938. 

 

An avid car trader who enjoyed traveling, Fred retired from Marion Manufacturing following several...

Emma C. Asaro

Emma C. Asaro

Oct 7, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

Emma C. Asaro, age 96, of Lake Lure, North Carolina passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Hospice of Carolina Foothills.  

Services will be held at a later date.

Shirley Marie Johnston

Shirley Marie Johnston

Oct 6, 2018

 

On the morning of Saturday, October 6, 2018 while surrounded by her loving family, Shirley Marie Johnston, age 72, passed away at her residence in Marion.  Born in Middlesex County, New Jersey on February 8, 1946, she was the daughter of the late James and Louise Clark Poteat. 

 

She was preceded in death by, in addition to her parents,...

Glinnie Hazel Childers

Glinnie Hazel Childers

Oct 5, 2018

 

On the morning of Friday, October 5, 2018, Glinnie Hazel Shell Childers, age 84, of Gaffney, South Carolina, passed away at the SECU Inpatient Unit while under the care of Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.  Hazel’s loving family was by her side.  A native of Cherokee County, South Carolina, born July 23, 1934, she was the daughter of the...

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