Obituaries

Terry Lee Webb

Terry Lee Webb

Jun 5, 2018

 

 

Terry Lee Webb, age 58, Nebo, North Carolina passed away at his residence on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 with his loving family by his side. A native of McDowell County, Terry was born on July 4, 1959 to the late Vynes and Bessie Poteat Webb.

 

Terry loved going to worship at New Manna Baptist Church. He enjoyed...

Simon Bradley Elliott

Simon Bradley Elliott

Jun 5, 2018

 

Simon Bradley Elliott, age 43, of Marion, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 5, 2018.

 

A native of McDowell County, Simon was born March 14, 1975 to Jesse Lee Elliott and Janice Robinson Elliott.  He worked at Columbia Forest Products in Old Fort, NC.  Simon was adventurous and loved Harley Davidson, he enjoyed music and playing his...

Melissa (Missy) Ann Godfrey

Melissa (Missy) Ann Godfrey

Jun 4, 2018

 

 

On Monday, June 4, 2018, Melissa “Missy” Godfrey, age 51, of Marion, North Carolina went to be with the Lord and her mother following an extended illness. A native of McDowell County, Missy was born on June 2, 1967 to the late John and Fannie Mae Chapman Lowery.

 

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded...

Larry Michael "Pop" Bradley

Larry Michael "Pop" Bradley

Jun 4, 2018

Larry “Pop” Michael Bradley, age 67, of Marion, North Carolina went to be with the Lord Monday, June 4, 2018 at Mission Hospital McDowell, surrounded by his loving family.

 

Larry was born July 21, 1950 in Rutherford County, NC to the late Wilfred and Martha Pilgram Bradley.  He was a veteran of the US Army and served during the...

Bruce Randolph

Bruce Randolph

Jun 3, 2018

 

Bruce Randolph, age 79, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.  A native of Yancey County, North Carolina, born on February 12, 1939, Bruce was the son of the late Hobert and Queen Belle Honeycutt Randolph. 

 

An avid “Rock Hound”, Bruce had a passion for...

Richard "Rick" Allen Hughes

Richard "Rick" Allen Hughes

Jun 3, 2018

 

Richard “Rick” Allen Hughes, age 57, loving son, brother, uncle and fiercely loyal friend to many, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 3, 2018, following a battle with cancer.  The son of Lillian Katherine Hughes of Marion and the late Joe Hughes. Rick was born in McDowell County on January 25, 1961.

 

In his...

Joseph Suggs

Joseph Suggs

Jun 3, 2018

 

Joseph Suggs, age 57, of Candler, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Carolinas HealthCare System-Blue Ridge in Morganton.  A native of Horry County, South Carolina, born November 24, 1960, he was the son of Carolyn Williams of Maxton, North Carolina and the late Joseph W. Suggs. 

 

A devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, son...

Wanda Gail Jones

Wanda Gail Jones

Jun 2, 2018

 

Wanda Gail Jones, loving mother, grandmother and sister, while surrounded by her family, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at her son’s residence in Marion, North Carolina, while under the care of Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.  A native of Greenville, South Carolina, born September 12, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Georgia Hargrove...

Una Faye Hudson

Una Faye Hudson

May 30, 2018

 

 

Una Faye Hudson, age 69, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation. 

 

In keeping with Faye's wishes, her body will be donated for medical studies and no services will be held at this time.

Rusty Boal

Rusty Boal

May 30, 2018

 

Rusty Boal, age 59, passed away peacefully on the night of Wednesday, May 30, 2018, while at his daughter’s residence in Marion under the care of CarePartners Hospice & Palliative Care-McDowell.  Born in Morristown, New Jersey on May 29, 1959, he was the son of the late Lester Boal and Elizabeth Bloom Boal Lines. 

 

In addition to his...

Jeanette Nellie Wilson

Jeanette Nellie Wilson

May 29, 2018

 

 

Jeanette Frady Wilson, age 91, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Autumn Care of Marion. She was born in Rutherford County on June 9, 1926 to the late Dewey and Diza Hall Frady.

 

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Roland Wilson who passed away in...

Ashley Paige Norman

Ashley Paige Norman

May 27, 2018

 

 

Ashley P. Norman, age 24, of Morganton, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Carolina’s Healthcare-Blue Ridge. A native of Burke County, Ashley was born on February 9, 1994.  

 

She enjoyed playing basketball and going to the beach. Ashley was known to have a big heart and a free spirit. She loved everyone...

Linda May Farmer

Linda May Farmer

May 26, 2018

 

 

Mrs. Linda Godfrey Farmer, age 63, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Linda was born in Gaston County on February 24, 1955 to Mary Coco Godfrey and the late William Edwin Godfrey.

 

Linda was a longtime member of the Independent Baptist Tabernacle...

Shirley Bartlett

Shirley Bartlett

May 23, 2018

 

 

 

On the evening of Wednesday, May 23, 2018, Shirley Bartlett, age 78, of Marion, North Carolina passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus with her loving family by her side. A native of McDowell County, Shirley was born on October 15, 1939 to the late Clyde and Myrtle Hollifield Bates.

 

She is preceded in death...

Anna Louise Morgan

Anna Louise Morgan

May 22, 2018

 

 

Anna Louise Kirby Morgan, age 77, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at her home with her family. Louise was born in McDowell County on April 10, 1941 to the late Garland and Pauline Lamb Finley.

 

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.

...

Haskell Stuart Dawson

Haskell Stuart Dawson

May 20, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

Haskell Stuart Dawson, age 78, of Marion, North Carolina passed away at his home on Sunday, May 20, 2018 with his family by his side. A native of Marshall County, Missouri, Haskell was born on February 27, 1940 to the late Haskell and Mary Bonwitz Dawson.

No services are planned at this time.

Alfred Lee Logan

Alfred Lee Logan

May 20, 2018

 

Alfred Lee Logan, age 66, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

 

Mr. Logan was born in McDowell County to the late Leroy Logan and Genevieve Carson. 

 

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by one brother, Sammie Brown and one...

John Walter Lowery

John Walter Lowery

May 20, 2018

John Walter Lowery, age 70, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

 

Mr. Lowery was born June 28, 1947 in Mitchell County, NC to the late Dock Oda Lowery and Marion S. Styles Lowery.  He was a Vietnam veteran of the US. Army.  He enjoyed...

James Lewis Whitson

James Lewis Whitson

May 17, 2018

 

 

On the evening of Thursday, May 17, 2018, James Lewis Whitson, age 80, of Marion, North Carolina passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. James was born on October 25, 1937 in Mitchell County to the late Holt and Minnie Thomas Whitson.

 

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

James Calhoun Pool

James Calhoun Pool

May 16, 2018

 

James Calhoun Pool, loving father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at the Charles George VA Medical Center’s Hospice & Palliative Care in Asheville.  His loving family was by his side.  A resident of the Pleasant Gardens community, James was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on June 15, 1927 and was the son...

Terry Lee Webb

Terry Lee Webb

Jun 5, 2018

 

 

Terry Lee Webb, age 58, Nebo, North Carolina passed away at his residence on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 with his loving family by his side. A native of McDowell County, Terry was born on July 4, 1959 to the late Vynes and Bessie Poteat Webb.

 

Terry loved going to worship at New Manna Baptist Church. He enjoyed...

Simon Bradley Elliott

Simon Bradley Elliott

Jun 5, 2018

 

Simon Bradley Elliott, age 43, of Marion, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 5, 2018.

 

A native of McDowell County, Simon was born March 14, 1975 to Jesse Lee Elliott and Janice Robinson Elliott.  He worked at Columbia Forest Products in Old Fort, NC.  Simon was adventurous and loved Harley Davidson, he enjoyed music and playing his...

Melissa (Missy) Ann Godfrey

Melissa (Missy) Ann Godfrey

Jun 4, 2018

 

 

On Monday, June 4, 2018, Melissa “Missy” Godfrey, age 51, of Marion, North Carolina went to be with the Lord and her mother following an extended illness. A native of McDowell County, Missy was born on June 2, 1967 to the late John and Fannie Mae Chapman Lowery.

 

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded...

Larry Michael "Pop" Bradley

Larry Michael "Pop" Bradley

Jun 4, 2018

Larry “Pop” Michael Bradley, age 67, of Marion, North Carolina went to be with the Lord Monday, June 4, 2018 at Mission Hospital McDowell, surrounded by his loving family.

 

Larry was born July 21, 1950 in Rutherford County, NC to the late Wilfred and Martha Pilgram Bradley.  He was a veteran of the US Army and served during the...

Bruce Randolph

Bruce Randolph

Jun 3, 2018

 

Bruce Randolph, age 79, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.  A native of Yancey County, North Carolina, born on February 12, 1939, Bruce was the son of the late Hobert and Queen Belle Honeycutt Randolph. 

 

An avid “Rock Hound”, Bruce had a passion for...

Richard "Rick" Allen Hughes

Richard "Rick" Allen Hughes

Jun 3, 2018

 

Richard “Rick” Allen Hughes, age 57, loving son, brother, uncle and fiercely loyal friend to many, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 3, 2018, following a battle with cancer.  The son of Lillian Katherine Hughes of Marion and the late Joe Hughes. Rick was born in McDowell County on January 25, 1961.

 

In his...

Joseph Suggs

Joseph Suggs

Jun 3, 2018

 

Joseph Suggs, age 57, of Candler, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Carolinas HealthCare System-Blue Ridge in Morganton.  A native of Horry County, South Carolina, born November 24, 1960, he was the son of Carolyn Williams of Maxton, North Carolina and the late Joseph W. Suggs. 

 

A devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, son...

Wanda Gail Jones

Wanda Gail Jones

Jun 2, 2018

 

Wanda Gail Jones, loving mother, grandmother and sister, while surrounded by her family, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at her son’s residence in Marion, North Carolina, while under the care of Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.  A native of Greenville, South Carolina, born September 12, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Georgia Hargrove...

Una Faye Hudson

Una Faye Hudson

May 30, 2018

 

 

Una Faye Hudson, age 69, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation. 

 

In keeping with Faye's wishes, her body will be donated for medical studies and no services will be held at this time.

Rusty Boal

Rusty Boal

May 30, 2018

 

Rusty Boal, age 59, passed away peacefully on the night of Wednesday, May 30, 2018, while at his daughter’s residence in Marion under the care of CarePartners Hospice & Palliative Care-McDowell.  Born in Morristown, New Jersey on May 29, 1959, he was the son of the late Lester Boal and Elizabeth Bloom Boal Lines. 

 

In addition to his...

Jeanette Nellie Wilson

Jeanette Nellie Wilson

May 29, 2018

 

 

Jeanette Frady Wilson, age 91, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Autumn Care of Marion. She was born in Rutherford County on June 9, 1926 to the late Dewey and Diza Hall Frady.

 

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Roland Wilson who passed away in...

Ashley Paige Norman

Ashley Paige Norman

May 27, 2018

 

 

Ashley P. Norman, age 24, of Morganton, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Carolina’s Healthcare-Blue Ridge. A native of Burke County, Ashley was born on February 9, 1994.  

 

She enjoyed playing basketball and going to the beach. Ashley was known to have a big heart and a free spirit. She loved everyone...

Linda May Farmer

Linda May Farmer

May 26, 2018

 

 

Mrs. Linda Godfrey Farmer, age 63, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Linda was born in Gaston County on February 24, 1955 to Mary Coco Godfrey and the late William Edwin Godfrey.

 

Linda was a longtime member of the Independent Baptist Tabernacle...

Shirley Bartlett

Shirley Bartlett

May 23, 2018

 

 

 

On the evening of Wednesday, May 23, 2018, Shirley Bartlett, age 78, of Marion, North Carolina passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus with her loving family by her side. A native of McDowell County, Shirley was born on October 15, 1939 to the late Clyde and Myrtle Hollifield Bates.

 

She is preceded in death...

Anna Louise Morgan

Anna Louise Morgan

May 22, 2018

 

 

Anna Louise Kirby Morgan, age 77, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at her home with her family. Louise was born in McDowell County on April 10, 1941 to the late Garland and Pauline Lamb Finley.

 

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.

...

Haskell Stuart Dawson

Haskell Stuart Dawson

May 20, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

Haskell Stuart Dawson, age 78, of Marion, North Carolina passed away at his home on Sunday, May 20, 2018 with his family by his side. A native of Marshall County, Missouri, Haskell was born on February 27, 1940 to the late Haskell and Mary Bonwitz Dawson.

No services are planned at this time.

Alfred Lee Logan

Alfred Lee Logan

May 20, 2018

 

Alfred Lee Logan, age 66, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

 

Mr. Logan was born in McDowell County to the late Leroy Logan and Genevieve Carson. 

 

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by one brother, Sammie Brown and one...

John Walter Lowery

John Walter Lowery

May 20, 2018

John Walter Lowery, age 70, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

 

Mr. Lowery was born June 28, 1947 in Mitchell County, NC to the late Dock Oda Lowery and Marion S. Styles Lowery.  He was a Vietnam veteran of the US. Army.  He enjoyed...

James Lewis Whitson

James Lewis Whitson

May 17, 2018

 

 

On the evening of Thursday, May 17, 2018, James Lewis Whitson, age 80, of Marion, North Carolina passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. James was born on October 25, 1937 in Mitchell County to the late Holt and Minnie Thomas Whitson.

 

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

James Calhoun Pool

James Calhoun Pool

May 16, 2018

 

James Calhoun Pool, loving father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at the Charles George VA Medical Center’s Hospice & Palliative Care in Asheville.  His loving family was by his side.  A resident of the Pleasant Gardens community, James was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on June 15, 1927 and was the son...

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