Obituaries

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...

Dorothy "Dot" Thelma Hoyle

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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...

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...

Dorothy "Dot" Thelma Hoyle

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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...