Obituaries
Bobby Ray Barnes, Sr.
Feb 22, 2024
Bobby Ray Barnes, Sr., 83, of Marion, passed away Thursday evening, February 22, 2024 at Charles George VA Medical Center with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Rutherford County on September 29, 1940 to the late Paul Barnes, Sr. and Esther Parker Barnes. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Barnes; and one brother,...
Sarah Margaret Isaacs Bartholomew
Feb 20, 2024
Sarah Margaret Isaacs Bartholomew, 62, of Marion, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
A native of McDowell County, Sarah was born on August 29, 1961 to Ruby Christine Robinson Isaacs and the late Billy Dean Isaacs.
Sarah attended Dysartsville Church of Christ when her health allowed. She worked as an LPN for many...
Gary Daniel Grooms
Feb 19, 2024
Gary Daniel Grooms, 69, of Old Fort, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024, at his residence.
Gary was born in McDowell County, NC to the late Carl Lesley Grooms, Sr. and Leah Anderson Grooms.
In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by four brothers, Carl Lesley Grooms, Jr., Ray Grooms, Bob Grooms, and...
Mae Edwards Randolph
Feb 19, 2024
Mae Edwards Randolph “Mamaw”, age 94, of Marion, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 19, 2024.
She devoted her life to the Lord. She grew up in the Beelog community of Yancey County with her parents Andrew and Carrie, 5 sisters, and 2 brothers. She learned the value of hard work, and a caring...
Sharon Elizabeth Shaw
Feb 18, 2024
Sharon Elizabeth Shaw, 72, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Sunday, February 18, 2024.
Sharon was born in Johnson City, TN. on June 15, 1951 to the late Billy Joe Shaw and the late Lucille Dillow Shaw.
Sharon was employed as a teacher for McDowell County Schools for over 30 years. She loved her grandchildren dearly, they were her...
Vivian Grooms Searcy
Feb 18, 2024
Vivian Grooms Searcy passed away on February 18 surrounded by loving family. Vivan was born on July 30, 1928 in Lee County, SC to parents William Frank Grooms and Eunie Fields Grooms. She was the youngest of ten children, grew up working on the family farm and prided herself in being able to keep up with the boys.
She was...
Henry Davis Kanipe
Feb 18, 2024
Henry Davis Kanipe, age 84, of Marion, NC, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at his home.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Summie Kanipe and Nora Bright Kanipe; and his first wife, Wynema Lawing Kanipe.
Henry was a member of First United Methodist Church in Marion and a previous member of West Marion...
Marjorie Stroupe Loven
Feb 17, 2024
Marjorie Stroupe Loven "Granny" went home to Heaven on February...
Ralph Denson Laughter
Feb 16, 2024
Mr. Ralph Laughter, age 77 of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 16, 2024. He was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina on September 15, 1946 and is the son of the late Leonard and Mafo Arrowood Laughter.
The Lord was first in Ralph’s life. He attended the Nealsville Church of God where he served as Clerk...
Thelma Faye Simmons Loftis
Feb 15, 2024
Thelma Faye Simmons Loftis, 93, of Burnsville, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024, at the Yancey House.
Thelma was born in McDowell County, NC on February 23, 1930, to the late Adrian F. Simmons and Clela Kates Simmons. She was married to the late Archie Loftis and was a member of Browns Creek Baptist Church in Burnsville....
Jacqulene Wilburn Pilkenton
Feb 12, 2024
Jacqulene “Jackie” Wilburn Pilkenton, 92, of Marion, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 at Mission Hospital McDowell with her loving family by her side.
She was born in McDowell County on June 7, 1931 to the late Fred Wilburn, Sr. and Katy Arrowood Wilburn.
Jackie, who was affectionately known as Nanny to her family, was a loving mother and grandmother. She was...
Rita Mitchell Myers
Feb 11, 2024
Rita Mitchell Myers, 83, of Granite Falls, formerly of Old Fort, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.
Rita was born in Buckhannon, West Virginia on February 5, 1941, to the late Lawrence Mitchell and Ann Clem Mitchell. She was married to her husband of 63 years, Patrick A. Myers. Rita retired...
Peggy Jane Queen Brooks
Feb 11, 2024
Peggy Jane Queen Brooks, 85, of Marion, passed away at Autumn Care of Marion on Sunday, Feb 11, 2024.
Peggy was born in McDowell County on January 27, 1939 to the late Clarence Queen and Mattie Burnett Queen. She is also preceded in death by a brother, Bill Queen.
Peggy enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping and trips to the lake. She was...
Katie Norine Hemphill Logan
Feb 10, 2024
Katie Norine Hemphill Logan (AKA Maw Maw) began her journey home with the Lord, February 10, 2024. She was born in McDowell County Oct. 29, 1930 to the late Luther Hemphill, Sr. and Hessie Lytle Hemphill.
Katie was preceded in death by her husband of fifty three years, Charlie Alfonzo Logan; son William Randolph Logan; three brothers, Luther Hemphill, Jr.,...
Susan Lea Zack
Feb 10, 2024
Susan Lea Zack, 71, of Morganton, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, at UNC Healthcare Blue Ridge.
Susan was born in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Henry Civil Zack and Marie Maxine Capps Zack. For several years, she was the host of ‘Susanna on the Nightshift’ radio show with WBRM.
She is survived by a son,...
Karen Dawn McMahan Allen
Feb 10, 2024
Karen Dawn McMahan Allen, 52, of Marion, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, at her residence.
Karen was born in McDowell County, NC on August 16, 1971, to the late Donald McMahan and Patricia Godfrey. She enjoyed fishing and riding through the country. Most of all, Karen enjoyed spending time with her great niece. She will be...
Stephanie Telalmia Woods
Feb 9, 2024
The beautiful soul of Stephanie Telalmia Woods, 39, of Rutherfordton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 9, 2024.
Born in McDowell County on August 12, 1984, to Steven Woods and Stella Renee Whiteside Woods. Stephanie was a woman of strength, grace, and boundless love. Her infectious laughter and unwavering kindness touched the lives of everyone she encountered. Her presence illuminated every...
Edd Davis
Feb 9, 2024
Edd Davis, age 83, of Nebo, North Carolina, went Home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 9, 2024 at the Amorem Hospice House in Valdese. A native of Mitchell County, North Carolina, born May 6, 1940, he was the son of the late John and Bertha McKinney Davis.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Arlene McClure Russell
Feb 9, 2024
Arlene McClure Russell, 70, of Old Fort, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024.
She was born in McDowell County on December 10, 1953 to the late Kelly McClure and Mittie Sue Smith McClure. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sara Clark.
Arlene was formerly employed at Parker’s Hosiery Mill and also Lake James Lodge. She was a loving wife,...
Hazel Marie Johnson Helms
Feb 9, 2024
Hazel Marie Johnson Helms, 95, of Marion, departed this life in the early morning hours of Friday, February 9, 2024 at UNC Health Blue Ridge.
A native of McDowell County, Hazel was born June 28, 1928 to the late Jobie Johnson, Sr. and Bessie Davis Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Earl Helms; a daughter, Marie...
Bobby Ray Barnes, Sr.
Feb 22, 2024
Bobby Ray Barnes, Sr., 83, of Marion, passed away Thursday evening, February 22, 2024 at Charles George VA Medical Center with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Rutherford County on September 29, 1940 to the late Paul Barnes, Sr. and Esther Parker Barnes. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Barnes; and one brother,...
Sarah Margaret Isaacs Bartholomew
Feb 20, 2024
Sarah Margaret Isaacs Bartholomew, 62, of Marion, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
A native of McDowell County, Sarah was born on August 29, 1961 to Ruby Christine Robinson Isaacs and the late Billy Dean Isaacs.
Sarah attended Dysartsville Church of Christ when her health allowed. She worked as an LPN for many...
Gary Daniel Grooms
Feb 19, 2024
Gary Daniel Grooms, 69, of Old Fort, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024, at his residence.
Gary was born in McDowell County, NC to the late Carl Lesley Grooms, Sr. and Leah Anderson Grooms.
In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by four brothers, Carl Lesley Grooms, Jr., Ray Grooms, Bob Grooms, and...
Mae Edwards Randolph
Feb 19, 2024
Mae Edwards Randolph “Mamaw”, age 94, of Marion, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 19, 2024.
She devoted her life to the Lord. She grew up in the Beelog community of Yancey County with her parents Andrew and Carrie, 5 sisters, and 2 brothers. She learned the value of hard work, and a caring...
Sharon Elizabeth Shaw
Feb 18, 2024
Sharon Elizabeth Shaw, 72, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Sunday, February 18, 2024.
Sharon was born in Johnson City, TN. on June 15, 1951 to the late Billy Joe Shaw and the late Lucille Dillow Shaw.
Sharon was employed as a teacher for McDowell County Schools for over 30 years. She loved her grandchildren dearly, they were her...
Vivian Grooms Searcy
Feb 18, 2024
Vivian Grooms Searcy passed away on February 18 surrounded by loving family. Vivan was born on July 30, 1928 in Lee County, SC to parents William Frank Grooms and Eunie Fields Grooms. She was the youngest of ten children, grew up working on the family farm and prided herself in being able to keep up with the boys.
She was...
Henry Davis Kanipe
Feb 18, 2024
Henry Davis Kanipe, age 84, of Marion, NC, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at his home.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Summie Kanipe and Nora Bright Kanipe; and his first wife, Wynema Lawing Kanipe.
Henry was a member of First United Methodist Church in Marion and a previous member of West Marion...
Marjorie Stroupe Loven
Feb 17, 2024
Marjorie Stroupe Loven "Granny" went home to Heaven on February...
Ralph Denson Laughter
Feb 16, 2024
Mr. Ralph Laughter, age 77 of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 16, 2024. He was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina on September 15, 1946 and is the son of the late Leonard and Mafo Arrowood Laughter.
The Lord was first in Ralph’s life. He attended the Nealsville Church of God where he served as Clerk...
Thelma Faye Simmons Loftis
Feb 15, 2024
Thelma Faye Simmons Loftis, 93, of Burnsville, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024, at the Yancey House.
Thelma was born in McDowell County, NC on February 23, 1930, to the late Adrian F. Simmons and Clela Kates Simmons. She was married to the late Archie Loftis and was a member of Browns Creek Baptist Church in Burnsville....
Jacqulene Wilburn Pilkenton
Feb 12, 2024
Jacqulene “Jackie” Wilburn Pilkenton, 92, of Marion, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 at Mission Hospital McDowell with her loving family by her side.
She was born in McDowell County on June 7, 1931 to the late Fred Wilburn, Sr. and Katy Arrowood Wilburn.
Jackie, who was affectionately known as Nanny to her family, was a loving mother and grandmother. She was...
Rita Mitchell Myers
Feb 11, 2024
Rita Mitchell Myers, 83, of Granite Falls, formerly of Old Fort, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.
Rita was born in Buckhannon, West Virginia on February 5, 1941, to the late Lawrence Mitchell and Ann Clem Mitchell. She was married to her husband of 63 years, Patrick A. Myers. Rita retired...
Peggy Jane Queen Brooks
Feb 11, 2024
Peggy Jane Queen Brooks, 85, of Marion, passed away at Autumn Care of Marion on Sunday, Feb 11, 2024.
Peggy was born in McDowell County on January 27, 1939 to the late Clarence Queen and Mattie Burnett Queen. She is also preceded in death by a brother, Bill Queen.
Peggy enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping and trips to the lake. She was...
Katie Norine Hemphill Logan
Feb 10, 2024
Katie Norine Hemphill Logan (AKA Maw Maw) began her journey home with the Lord, February 10, 2024. She was born in McDowell County Oct. 29, 1930 to the late Luther Hemphill, Sr. and Hessie Lytle Hemphill.
Katie was preceded in death by her husband of fifty three years, Charlie Alfonzo Logan; son William Randolph Logan; three brothers, Luther Hemphill, Jr.,...
Susan Lea Zack
Feb 10, 2024
Susan Lea Zack, 71, of Morganton, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, at UNC Healthcare Blue Ridge.
Susan was born in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Henry Civil Zack and Marie Maxine Capps Zack. For several years, she was the host of ‘Susanna on the Nightshift’ radio show with WBRM.
She is survived by a son,...
Karen Dawn McMahan Allen
Feb 10, 2024
Karen Dawn McMahan Allen, 52, of Marion, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, at her residence.
Karen was born in McDowell County, NC on August 16, 1971, to the late Donald McMahan and Patricia Godfrey. She enjoyed fishing and riding through the country. Most of all, Karen enjoyed spending time with her great niece. She will be...
Stephanie Telalmia Woods
Feb 9, 2024
The beautiful soul of Stephanie Telalmia Woods, 39, of Rutherfordton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 9, 2024.
Born in McDowell County on August 12, 1984, to Steven Woods and Stella Renee Whiteside Woods. Stephanie was a woman of strength, grace, and boundless love. Her infectious laughter and unwavering kindness touched the lives of everyone she encountered. Her presence illuminated every...
Edd Davis
Feb 9, 2024
Edd Davis, age 83, of Nebo, North Carolina, went Home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 9, 2024 at the Amorem Hospice House in Valdese. A native of Mitchell County, North Carolina, born May 6, 1940, he was the son of the late John and Bertha McKinney Davis.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Arlene McClure Russell
Feb 9, 2024
Arlene McClure Russell, 70, of Old Fort, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024.
She was born in McDowell County on December 10, 1953 to the late Kelly McClure and Mittie Sue Smith McClure. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sara Clark.
Arlene was formerly employed at Parker’s Hosiery Mill and also Lake James Lodge. She was a loving wife,...
Hazel Marie Johnson Helms
Feb 9, 2024
Hazel Marie Johnson Helms, 95, of Marion, departed this life in the early morning hours of Friday, February 9, 2024 at UNC Health Blue Ridge.
A native of McDowell County, Hazel was born June 28, 1928 to the late Jobie Johnson, Sr. and Bessie Davis Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Earl Helms; a daughter, Marie...
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