Obituaries
Dorothy "Dot" Thelma Hoyle
Oct 4, 2018
Dorothy “Dot” Thelma Hoyle, age 81, of Old Fort, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on the evening of Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Autumn Care of Marion. A lifelong resident of McDowell County, Dot was born on September 1, 1937 and was the last surviving child of the late Mills and Rosa Jamerson Hoyle.
She...
Leon Banks
Oct 2, 2018
Leon Banks, age 74, of Black Mountain, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Mountain Ridge Health & Rehab in Black Mountain. A native of Buncombe County, born July 29, 1944, he was the son of the late Grady and Virginia Morgan Banks.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
John William "Bill" Greer, Jr.
Oct 1, 2018
John William “Bill” Greer, Jr., age 81, of Glenwood, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 1, 2018. Born on August 13, 1937, in McDowell County, Bill was a son of John W. Greer, Sr. and Edith Barnes Greer.
A 1955 graduate of Glenwood High School, Bill had been a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church for many years...
Julia "Judy" Kay Greenway
Sep 30, 2018
Julia “Judy” Kay McPeters Greenway, age 70, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on the night of Sunday, September 30, 2018 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of Mitchell County, North Carolina, born December 24, 1947, she was the daughter of the late G.E. and Virginia Boone McPeters.
In addition to her parents,...
Ruby Lee Ayers
Sep 30, 2018
Ruby Lee Ayers, age 82, of the Glenwood Community, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at her residence following a brief illness. The daughter of the late James and Lola Ray Roberts, she was born in Asheville, North Carolina on December 31, 1935.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Aileen Peterson.
...
Linda Gail Prince
Sep 29, 2018
Linda Gail Shelton Prince, age 63, of Marion, NC passed away, Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Autumn Care of Marion.
Linda was born March 21, 1955 in Haywood County, NC to the late Seldon and Lillian Shelton. She enjoyed gospel music, flowers and being outdoors. Her children lovingly remember her as being a strong-willed woman who knew what she wanted...
Arnold Garrett Boone
Sep 29, 2018
Arnold Garrett Boone, age 94, entered into rest Saturday, September 29, 2018. Mr. Boone was born May 16, 1924 in Nebo, North Carolina to the late Edward D. Boone and the late Mary Ann Boone.
He was drafted into the US Army and actively served his country in WWII. He served a full tour and was stationed under...
Raymond Eugene Ledford
Sep 27, 2018
Raymond Eugene Ledford, age 70, of Nebo, NC went to be with the Lord Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Mission Hospital McDowell, surrounded by his loving family.
Raymond was born December 20, 1947 in Murphy, TN to the late Albert Junior Ledford and Peggy King Amerto. He worked for East Marion Manufacturing until his retirement. Some...
Jason Smith Lewis
Sep 27, 2018
Jason Smith Lewis, age 38, of Marion, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly.
In keeping with Jason's wishes, no services will be held at this time.
Paul Edward Richey
Sep 26, 2018
Paul Edward Richey, age 46, of Marion, North Carolina passed away at his residence on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. A native of Buncombe County, Paul was born on December 2, 1971 to Jerry Richey and the late Kay Patton Richey.
Paul enjoyed talking and helping others. Another of his joys was to make people laugh. He loved his pets...
Thomas Augustus Turley, Jr.
Sep 26, 2018
Thomas A. Turley, Jr., age 90, passed away on September 26, 2018, in Marion, North Carolina. He was born and grew up in Wytheville, Virginia, and received a B.A. in history from Emory and Henry University. In 1954, he moved to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, where he was employed for 31 years at K-25. He was a longtime member of...
Eva Marie MacRae
Sep 24, 2018
Eva Marie Green MacRae, 97 years of age, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 24, 2018. Born on February 16, 1921, Eva was the daughter of Thomas Gibbs Green and Vina Cook Green.
Preceding her in passing were: husband, Rhonard A. MacRae; grandson, Scott MacRae; brothers, Rev. Talmadge Green, Rev. Ballard Green, Oscar Green,...
Gustav "Gus" Wandelt
Sep 23, 2018
Gustav “Gus” Wandelt, age 81 of Marion, North Carolina, formerly of Glen Cove, New York passed away peacefully in his sleep after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, September 23, 2018.
Beloved husband of Christa Wandelt. Devoted father of Susann (Tony) Tripp, William (Debbie) Wandelt. His greatest joy was being Opi to Laura (Michael) Hallquest, Stacie (Justin)...
Kenneth Wayne Pittman, Sr.
Sep 22, 2018
Kenneth Wayne Pittman, Sr., age 61, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the morning of Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Mission Hospital McDowell. His loving family was by his side. Born in Wayne County, Michigan on November 24, 1956, he was the son of the late Ted and Josephine Howell Pittman.
In addition to his parents, he...
Jetta Jean Walker
Sep 21, 2018
Jetta Jean Webb Walker, age 86, of Marion, North Carolina passed away peacefully Friday, September 21, 2018 at the Mitchell House in Spruce Pine, NC surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Walker was born April 9, 1932 in McDowell County. As a young wife and mother, she was active as a Sunday School teacher and Girl Scout Leader. ...
Eunice Vallini
Sep 18, 2018
Eunice Gouge Vallini, age 76, of Marion, North Carolina passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 with her loving family by her side. A native of McDowell County, Eunice was born on July 19, 1942 to the late Horace and Eula Medford Gouge.
Eunice was a member of Hicks Chapel Baptist Church. She...
Valree Owensby
Sep 18, 2018
Valree Owensby, age 69, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Mission Hospital McDowell following a brief illness. Born in Yancey County, North Carolina on October 1, 1948, she was the daughter of the late George and Callie Robinson.
A loving mother, grandmother and sister, Valree enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, doing crafts, sewing;...
Canaan Ryan Sayles
Sep 18, 2018
On Tuesday, September 18, 2018 Canaan Ryan Sayles, infant son of Caleb and Courtney Styles Sayles, opened his eyes to see Jesus.
He is preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents, Kaye Styles and John and Jennie Roper; and paternal great-grandfather, Owen Sayles.
Along with his parents, Canaan is survived by his maternal grandparents, Johnny and Sabrina...
Clarence Lyle Holtsclaw
Sep 17, 2018
Clarence Lyle Holtsclaw, while surrounded by his loving family, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 at his residence in Marion. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born April 27, 1941, he was the son of the late Goler and Irene Clontz Holtsclaw.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Richard...
Dorothy "Dot" Thelma Hoyle
Oct 4, 2018
Dorothy “Dot” Thelma Hoyle, age 81, of Old Fort, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on the evening of Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Autumn Care of Marion. A lifelong resident of McDowell County, Dot was born on September 1, 1937 and was the last surviving child of the late Mills and Rosa Jamerson Hoyle.
She...
Leon Banks
Oct 2, 2018
Leon Banks, age 74, of Black Mountain, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Mountain Ridge Health & Rehab in Black Mountain. A native of Buncombe County, born July 29, 1944, he was the son of the late Grady and Virginia Morgan Banks.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
John William "Bill" Greer, Jr.
Oct 1, 2018
John William “Bill” Greer, Jr., age 81, of Glenwood, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 1, 2018. Born on August 13, 1937, in McDowell County, Bill was a son of John W. Greer, Sr. and Edith Barnes Greer.
A 1955 graduate of Glenwood High School, Bill had been a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church for many years...
Julia "Judy" Kay Greenway
Sep 30, 2018
Julia “Judy” Kay McPeters Greenway, age 70, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on the night of Sunday, September 30, 2018 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of Mitchell County, North Carolina, born December 24, 1947, she was the daughter of the late G.E. and Virginia Boone McPeters.
In addition to her parents,...
Ruby Lee Ayers
Sep 30, 2018
Ruby Lee Ayers, age 82, of the Glenwood Community, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at her residence following a brief illness. The daughter of the late James and Lola Ray Roberts, she was born in Asheville, North Carolina on December 31, 1935.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Aileen Peterson.
...
Linda Gail Prince
Sep 29, 2018
Linda Gail Shelton Prince, age 63, of Marion, NC passed away, Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Autumn Care of Marion.
Linda was born March 21, 1955 in Haywood County, NC to the late Seldon and Lillian Shelton. She enjoyed gospel music, flowers and being outdoors. Her children lovingly remember her as being a strong-willed woman who knew what she wanted...
Arnold Garrett Boone
Sep 29, 2018
Arnold Garrett Boone, age 94, entered into rest Saturday, September 29, 2018. Mr. Boone was born May 16, 1924 in Nebo, North Carolina to the late Edward D. Boone and the late Mary Ann Boone.
He was drafted into the US Army and actively served his country in WWII. He served a full tour and was stationed under...
Raymond Eugene Ledford
Sep 27, 2018
Raymond Eugene Ledford, age 70, of Nebo, NC went to be with the Lord Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Mission Hospital McDowell, surrounded by his loving family.
Raymond was born December 20, 1947 in Murphy, TN to the late Albert Junior Ledford and Peggy King Amerto. He worked for East Marion Manufacturing until his retirement. Some...
Jason Smith Lewis
Sep 27, 2018
Jason Smith Lewis, age 38, of Marion, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly.
In keeping with Jason's wishes, no services will be held at this time.
Paul Edward Richey
Sep 26, 2018
Paul Edward Richey, age 46, of Marion, North Carolina passed away at his residence on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. A native of Buncombe County, Paul was born on December 2, 1971 to Jerry Richey and the late Kay Patton Richey.
Paul enjoyed talking and helping others. Another of his joys was to make people laugh. He loved his pets...
Thomas Augustus Turley, Jr.
Sep 26, 2018
Thomas A. Turley, Jr., age 90, passed away on September 26, 2018, in Marion, North Carolina. He was born and grew up in Wytheville, Virginia, and received a B.A. in history from Emory and Henry University. In 1954, he moved to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, where he was employed for 31 years at K-25. He was a longtime member of...
Eva Marie MacRae
Sep 24, 2018
Eva Marie Green MacRae, 97 years of age, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 24, 2018. Born on February 16, 1921, Eva was the daughter of Thomas Gibbs Green and Vina Cook Green.
Preceding her in passing were: husband, Rhonard A. MacRae; grandson, Scott MacRae; brothers, Rev. Talmadge Green, Rev. Ballard Green, Oscar Green,...
Gustav "Gus" Wandelt
Sep 23, 2018
Gustav “Gus” Wandelt, age 81 of Marion, North Carolina, formerly of Glen Cove, New York passed away peacefully in his sleep after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, September 23, 2018.
Beloved husband of Christa Wandelt. Devoted father of Susann (Tony) Tripp, William (Debbie) Wandelt. His greatest joy was being Opi to Laura (Michael) Hallquest, Stacie (Justin)...
Kenneth Wayne Pittman, Sr.
Sep 22, 2018
Kenneth Wayne Pittman, Sr., age 61, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the morning of Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Mission Hospital McDowell. His loving family was by his side. Born in Wayne County, Michigan on November 24, 1956, he was the son of the late Ted and Josephine Howell Pittman.
In addition to his parents, he...
Jetta Jean Walker
Sep 21, 2018
Jetta Jean Webb Walker, age 86, of Marion, North Carolina passed away peacefully Friday, September 21, 2018 at the Mitchell House in Spruce Pine, NC surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Walker was born April 9, 1932 in McDowell County. As a young wife and mother, she was active as a Sunday School teacher and Girl Scout Leader. ...
Eunice Vallini
Sep 18, 2018
Eunice Gouge Vallini, age 76, of Marion, North Carolina passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 with her loving family by her side. A native of McDowell County, Eunice was born on July 19, 1942 to the late Horace and Eula Medford Gouge.
Eunice was a member of Hicks Chapel Baptist Church. She...
Valree Owensby
Sep 18, 2018
Valree Owensby, age 69, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Mission Hospital McDowell following a brief illness. Born in Yancey County, North Carolina on October 1, 1948, she was the daughter of the late George and Callie Robinson.
A loving mother, grandmother and sister, Valree enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, doing crafts, sewing;...
Canaan Ryan Sayles
Sep 18, 2018
On Tuesday, September 18, 2018 Canaan Ryan Sayles, infant son of Caleb and Courtney Styles Sayles, opened his eyes to see Jesus.
He is preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents, Kaye Styles and John and Jennie Roper; and paternal great-grandfather, Owen Sayles.
Along with his parents, Canaan is survived by his maternal grandparents, Johnny and Sabrina...
Clarence Lyle Holtsclaw
Sep 17, 2018
Clarence Lyle Holtsclaw, while surrounded by his loving family, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 at his residence in Marion. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born April 27, 1941, he was the son of the late Goler and Irene Clontz Holtsclaw.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Richard...
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