Obituaries

Robert Shane Cline

Robert Shane Cline

Jun 26, 2018

 

 

 

Robert Shane Cline, age 47, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at his home. A native of Rutherford County, Shane is the son of Martha Sansing Johnson and the late Norman Cline.

 

He is preceded in death by brothers Ronnie and Jeff Cline.

 

Shane was an avid Harley Davidson rider....

Robert Marshall Buchanan

Robert Marshall Buchanan

Jun 25, 2018

 

 

Robert Marshall Buchanan, age 63, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 at the John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville, NC, with his loving family by his side.

 

Robert was born June 28, 1954 in Burke County, NC to the late Jerome Marshall Buchanan and Mary Ruth McFalls Buchanan. 

 

In addition to...

Karen Rebecca Wells

Karen Rebecca Wells

Jun 25, 2018

 

 

 

 

Karen Rebecca Willis Wells, age 60, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation.

 

Karen was born October 16, 1957 in Lancing, MI to the late Pat Willis and Bertie Ellen Roland Willis.  She was a great cook and enjoyed arts and crafts.  She had a good...

Nancy Poteat Holland

Nancy Poteat Holland

Jun 24, 2018

 

 

Nancy Poteat Holland, age 74, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. A native of McDowell County, Nancy was born on March 21, 1944 to Terrance Miles Poteat and Florence Moore Poteat.

 

Prior to becoming ill, Nancy had many hobbies including:  painting rocks, going to yard...

Rebecca Deal

Rebecca Deal

Jun 23, 2018

 

 

Rebecca Faulkner Deal, age 66, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.

 

Rebecca was born May 31, 1952 in Lincoln County, NC to the late Hubert and Evelyn Hester Faulkner.  Prior to becoming ill, she worked as a plant manager for Thorneberg in Lincolnton, NC. ...

Dennis R. Wyatt

Dennis R. Wyatt

Jun 23, 2018

 

Dennis R. Wyatt, age 52, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  Born in Charleston, South Carolina on March 19, 1966, he was the son of Betty Woody Wyatt of Bakersville, North Carolina and the late Thomas R. Wyatt.

 

He was also preceded in death by...

Pastor Robert Clarence Vance

Pastor Robert Clarence Vance

Jun 22, 2018

 

 

Pastor Robert Clarence Vance, age 77, of Marion, North Carolina went to be with the Lord Friday, June 22, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

 

Pastor Vance was born August 28, 1940 in Bristol, TN to the late Ralph Vance and Ethel Roark Giger.  He was the pastor of Roland’s Chapel Baptist Church for...

Lillian Presnell

Lillian Presnell

Jun 22, 2018

 

In the early morning hours of Friday, June 22, 2018, Lillian Ballew Presnell, age 83, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord and to join her late husband, Kenneth “Ken” Presnell.  A native of Yancey County, North Carolina, born May 08, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Lennie Mace Ballew.

 

...

Phyllis Rae Cook

Phyllis Rae Cook

Jun 21, 2018

 

 

Phyllis Rae Moore Cook, age 84, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. A native of Max County, IN, Phyllis was born on April 29, 1934 to the late John and Audrey Conner Moore.

 

In keeping with Mrs. Cook's wishes, no services are planned at this time.

Ronnie Richard Bolick

Ronnie Richard Bolick

Jun 21, 2018

 

Ronnie Richard Bolick, age 54, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side. A native of McDowell County, Ronnie was born on November 6, 1963 to Doris Martin Woody and the late Donald Bolick.

 

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

Delores A. Jordan

Delores A. Jordan

Jun 21, 2018

 

Delores A. Jordan, age 80, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 while at Autumn Care of Marion.  A native of Yancey County, North Carolina, born on March 14, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Gladys Benfield Woody. 

 

Delores loved to watch her soap operas and enjoyed working puzzles and...

Harold Ray Sprinkle

Harold Ray Sprinkle

Jun 18, 2018

 

On the night of Monday, June 18, 2018, while surrounded by his loved ones, Harold Ray Sprinkle, age 84, of Marion, North Carolina passed away peacefully at his residence.  The son of the late Everette and Myrtle Waldrop Sprinkle, he was born in Madison County, North Carolina on January 26, 1934.

 

In addition to his parents, he was...

Dorothy Jean Crain

Dorothy Jean Crain

Jun 17, 2018

 

 

Dorothy Jean Shipley Crain, age 50, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation.

 

Dorothy was born July 22, 1967 in Buncombe County to the late Manley Eugene Shipley and Beatrice Rice Shipley.  She was a wonderful mother and an avid reader.

 

Left behind to cherish Dorothy’s memories...

Sonya Parker Chrisawn

Sonya Parker Chrisawn

Jun 16, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sonya Parker Chrisawn, age 43, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018 at John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville, NC.

 

 

Services will be announced once arrangements have been finalized.

Katherine Queen Woody

Katherine Queen Woody

Jun 16, 2018

 

Katherine Darlene Queen Woody, age 62, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018 at her home.

 

Mrs. Woody was born January 2, 1956 in Avery County, NC to the late Clair Arthur Queen and Pearl Huskins Queen.  She retired from Baxter Healthcare.  She loved being outdoors, playing with her dogs and going to NASCAR races...

Garion L. Parker

Garion L. Parker

Jun 16, 2018

 

Garion L. Parker, age 26, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018.  Born in McDowell County on June 17, 1991, Garion was the son of Durand Parker and Piper Bullock Parker, both of Old Fort.

 

Garion, who was a die-hard Carolina Panthers fan, is survived by his parents, Durand and Andrea Parker and...

Preacher Harold O. Burleson

Preacher Harold O. Burleson

Jun 15, 2018

 

Preacher Harold O. Burleson, age 77, of the Woodlawn Community, went home to be with the Lord and join his loving wife on the morning of Friday, June 15, 2018 at his residence with his family by his side.  The son of the late Odell and Lora Goforth Burleson, Harold was born in Avery County, North Carolina on June...

Virginia Raye Seagle

Virginia Raye Seagle

Jun 15, 2018

 

Virginia Raye Godfrey Seagle, age 76, of Marion, North Carolina, while surrounded by her loving family, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of Friday, June 15, 2018 at John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.  A native of McDowell County, born on August 25, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Ed and...

Vivian Elaine Clifton

Vivian Elaine Clifton

Jun 13, 2018

 

Vivian Elaine Freeman Clifton, age 69, of Marion, North Carolina, following a battle with cancer, passed away on the night of Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Autumn Care of Marion.  Born in Huntsville, Alabama on July 14, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Corbett and Jean Williams Freeman.

 

Vivian, who enjoyed working in her garden, loved...

Randall Scott Howell

Randall Scott Howell

Jun 9, 2018

Randall Scott Howell, age 57, of Spruce Pine, North Carolina passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.

 

Randall was born September 15, 1960 in Mitchell County, NC to Nell Collis Howell of Spruce Pine, NC and to the late Joe Howell.   He enjoyed carpentry work and for the last few years he was devoted...

Robert Shane Cline

Robert Shane Cline

Jun 26, 2018

 

 

 

Robert Shane Cline, age 47, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at his home. A native of Rutherford County, Shane is the son of Martha Sansing Johnson and the late Norman Cline.

 

He is preceded in death by brothers Ronnie and Jeff Cline.

 

Shane was an avid Harley Davidson rider....

Robert Marshall Buchanan

Robert Marshall Buchanan

Jun 25, 2018

 

 

Robert Marshall Buchanan, age 63, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 at the John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville, NC, with his loving family by his side.

 

Robert was born June 28, 1954 in Burke County, NC to the late Jerome Marshall Buchanan and Mary Ruth McFalls Buchanan. 

 

In addition to...

Karen Rebecca Wells

Karen Rebecca Wells

Jun 25, 2018

 

 

 

 

Karen Rebecca Willis Wells, age 60, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation.

 

Karen was born October 16, 1957 in Lancing, MI to the late Pat Willis and Bertie Ellen Roland Willis.  She was a great cook and enjoyed arts and crafts.  She had a good...

Nancy Poteat Holland

Nancy Poteat Holland

Jun 24, 2018

 

 

Nancy Poteat Holland, age 74, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. A native of McDowell County, Nancy was born on March 21, 1944 to Terrance Miles Poteat and Florence Moore Poteat.

 

Prior to becoming ill, Nancy had many hobbies including:  painting rocks, going to yard...

Rebecca Deal

Rebecca Deal

Jun 23, 2018

 

 

Rebecca Faulkner Deal, age 66, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.

 

Rebecca was born May 31, 1952 in Lincoln County, NC to the late Hubert and Evelyn Hester Faulkner.  Prior to becoming ill, she worked as a plant manager for Thorneberg in Lincolnton, NC. ...

Dennis R. Wyatt

Dennis R. Wyatt

Jun 23, 2018

 

Dennis R. Wyatt, age 52, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  Born in Charleston, South Carolina on March 19, 1966, he was the son of Betty Woody Wyatt of Bakersville, North Carolina and the late Thomas R. Wyatt.

 

He was also preceded in death by...

Pastor Robert Clarence Vance

Pastor Robert Clarence Vance

Jun 22, 2018

 

 

Pastor Robert Clarence Vance, age 77, of Marion, North Carolina went to be with the Lord Friday, June 22, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

 

Pastor Vance was born August 28, 1940 in Bristol, TN to the late Ralph Vance and Ethel Roark Giger.  He was the pastor of Roland’s Chapel Baptist Church for...

Lillian Presnell

Lillian Presnell

Jun 22, 2018

 

In the early morning hours of Friday, June 22, 2018, Lillian Ballew Presnell, age 83, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord and to join her late husband, Kenneth “Ken” Presnell.  A native of Yancey County, North Carolina, born May 08, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Lennie Mace Ballew.

 

...

Phyllis Rae Cook

Phyllis Rae Cook

Jun 21, 2018

 

 

Phyllis Rae Moore Cook, age 84, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. A native of Max County, IN, Phyllis was born on April 29, 1934 to the late John and Audrey Conner Moore.

 

In keeping with Mrs. Cook's wishes, no services are planned at this time.

Ronnie Richard Bolick

Ronnie Richard Bolick

Jun 21, 2018

 

Ronnie Richard Bolick, age 54, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side. A native of McDowell County, Ronnie was born on November 6, 1963 to Doris Martin Woody and the late Donald Bolick.

 

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

Delores A. Jordan

Delores A. Jordan

Jun 21, 2018

 

Delores A. Jordan, age 80, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 while at Autumn Care of Marion.  A native of Yancey County, North Carolina, born on March 14, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Gladys Benfield Woody. 

 

Delores loved to watch her soap operas and enjoyed working puzzles and...

Harold Ray Sprinkle

Harold Ray Sprinkle

Jun 18, 2018

 

On the night of Monday, June 18, 2018, while surrounded by his loved ones, Harold Ray Sprinkle, age 84, of Marion, North Carolina passed away peacefully at his residence.  The son of the late Everette and Myrtle Waldrop Sprinkle, he was born in Madison County, North Carolina on January 26, 1934.

 

In addition to his parents, he was...

Dorothy Jean Crain

Dorothy Jean Crain

Jun 17, 2018

 

 

Dorothy Jean Shipley Crain, age 50, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation.

 

Dorothy was born July 22, 1967 in Buncombe County to the late Manley Eugene Shipley and Beatrice Rice Shipley.  She was a wonderful mother and an avid reader.

 

Left behind to cherish Dorothy’s memories...

Sonya Parker Chrisawn

Sonya Parker Chrisawn

Jun 16, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sonya Parker Chrisawn, age 43, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018 at John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville, NC.

 

 

Services will be announced once arrangements have been finalized.

Katherine Queen Woody

Katherine Queen Woody

Jun 16, 2018

 

Katherine Darlene Queen Woody, age 62, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018 at her home.

 

Mrs. Woody was born January 2, 1956 in Avery County, NC to the late Clair Arthur Queen and Pearl Huskins Queen.  She retired from Baxter Healthcare.  She loved being outdoors, playing with her dogs and going to NASCAR races...

Garion L. Parker

Garion L. Parker

Jun 16, 2018

 

Garion L. Parker, age 26, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018.  Born in McDowell County on June 17, 1991, Garion was the son of Durand Parker and Piper Bullock Parker, both of Old Fort.

 

Garion, who was a die-hard Carolina Panthers fan, is survived by his parents, Durand and Andrea Parker and...

Preacher Harold O. Burleson

Preacher Harold O. Burleson

Jun 15, 2018

 

Preacher Harold O. Burleson, age 77, of the Woodlawn Community, went home to be with the Lord and join his loving wife on the morning of Friday, June 15, 2018 at his residence with his family by his side.  The son of the late Odell and Lora Goforth Burleson, Harold was born in Avery County, North Carolina on June...

Virginia Raye Seagle

Virginia Raye Seagle

Jun 15, 2018

 

Virginia Raye Godfrey Seagle, age 76, of Marion, North Carolina, while surrounded by her loving family, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of Friday, June 15, 2018 at John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.  A native of McDowell County, born on August 25, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Ed and...

Vivian Elaine Clifton

Vivian Elaine Clifton

Jun 13, 2018

 

Vivian Elaine Freeman Clifton, age 69, of Marion, North Carolina, following a battle with cancer, passed away on the night of Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Autumn Care of Marion.  Born in Huntsville, Alabama on July 14, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Corbett and Jean Williams Freeman.

 

Vivian, who enjoyed working in her garden, loved...

Randall Scott Howell

Randall Scott Howell

Jun 9, 2018

Randall Scott Howell, age 57, of Spruce Pine, North Carolina passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.

 

Randall was born September 15, 1960 in Mitchell County, NC to Nell Collis Howell of Spruce Pine, NC and to the late Joe Howell.   He enjoyed carpentry work and for the last few years he was devoted...

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