Obituaries

Julian E. Braswell

Julian E. Braswell

Aug 8, 2017

 

Julian E. Braswell, age 67, of Newland, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, August 08, 2017 while under the care of Life Care Center of Banner Elk.  The son of the late Leo and Isabel Hayes Braswell, he was born in Avery County, North Carolina on September 14, 1949.  Mr. Braswell was also preceded in death by one brother,...

Emily Brittain Williams

Emily Brittain Williams

Aug 7, 2017

 

 

Emily Brittain Williams, age 47, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Monday, August 07, 2017.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on February 15, 1970, she was the daughter of the late James and Joann Pearson Laughter.

 

Emily, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, truly loved her family and...

Arnold Lee Robinson

Arnold Lee Robinson

Aug 6, 2017

 

 

Arnold L. Robinson, age 87, of Marion, passed away on the night of Sunday, August 06, 2017 with his family by his side at Autumn Care of Marion.  The son of the late William and Pearl McIntosh Robinson, he was born in Cleveland County, North Carolina on November 28, 1929. 

 

He was also preceded in death by...

Doris Beck

Doris Beck

Aug 3, 2017

 

 

Doris Curry Lanning Beck, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  Her loving family was by her side.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born January 08, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Stralie and Lula Dayberry...

Charles Pokorny III

Charles Pokorny III

Aug 1, 2017

 

 

Charles Pokorny III, age 78, of Union Mills, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, August 01, 2017 at the SECU Hospice House in Forest City with his loving family by his side. Born in Harper, Kansas on February 14, 1939, he was the son of the late Dr. Charles Pokorny II, and Lois Miller Pokorny.

 

A graduate from both Kansas State...

Margie Kelly

Margie Kelly

Aug 1, 2017

 

 

Margie Branch Kelly, age 64, of Marion, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, August 01, 2017 at the SECU Hospice House in Forest City.  The daughter of the late Margie Autrey Branch and Dean Branch of Marion, she was born in Mitchell County, North Carolina on May 19, 1953.  In addition to her mother, she was preceded...

Minnie Lee Stone

Minnie Lee Stone

Jul 31, 2017

 

 

Minnie Lee Stone, loving and devoted mother and grandmother, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 at her residence in Charles Town, West Virginia at the age of 89. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on July 16, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Ogle and Mary Duncan Ogle. In addition to her parents, she...

Mary Jane Rathbone

Mary Jane Rathbone

Jul 31, 2017

 

Mary Jane Wall Rathbone, age 79, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Monday, July 31, 2017 at the Brian Center of Spruce Pine. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born August 12, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Colin and Venice Thomas Wall.

 

Always happy and...

Jane Quinby

Jane Quinby

Jul 30, 2017

 

 

Jane Deare Quinby, age 86, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at her residence on Sunday, July 30, 2017.  Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Jane was a loving wife and mother.

 

A private memorial service for Miss Jane and her husband, Carleton Quinby, Jr. who passed away on June 06, 2017, will be held at a...

Clarence B. Tichenor

Clarence B. Tichenor

Jul 28, 2017

 

 

Mr. Clarence B. Tichenor, age 83, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at Rose Hill Retirement Community in Marion.  Born in Honolulu, Hawaii on May 25, 1934, Clarence was the son of the late RADM Murray and Dorothy Tichenor, and brother of the late Marjorie Carpenter.

 

A loving father and grandfather, Mr. Tichenor proudly...

Raquel Ramirez

Raquel Ramirez

Jul 26, 2017

 

Raquel Ramirez, age 44, of Vilas, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, as a result of a motor vehicle accident.  Born in Atizapan de Zaragoza on September 20, 1972, she was the daughter of Sergio Ramirez Garcia and Luz Maria Merrado Lopez. “No llores mi muerte, celebra, por qe desde arriba estoy gosando.”  

 

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Dorothy Virginia Moore

Dorothy Virginia Moore

Jul 22, 2017

 

Mrs. Dorothy Hall Moore, age 84, of Marion, passed away on Saturday July 22, 2017 at Autumn Care of Marion.

 

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Wilbur Gene Dalton

Wilbur Gene Dalton

Jul 22, 2017

 

Wilbur Gene Dalton, age 81, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017 at his residence. A native of Rutherford County, he was born February 26, 1936 and was the son of the late Theodore Dalton and Annie Mae Woods Dalton.

 

For over forty five years, Wilbur was owner/operator of M&M Market in Marion.  He enjoyed listing to Elvis Presley...

Ray "Dub" Wesley Connell, Jr.

Ray "Dub" Wesley Connell, Jr.

Jul 21, 2017

 

 

 

Mr. Ray “Dub” Connell Jr., age 77, of Myrtle Beach, SC formerly of Marion, NC went to be with the Lord on Friday July 21, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Dub was born on June 11, 1940 to the late Ray Connell, Sr. and Myrtle Stallings Connell. He attended the Bethel Baptist Church. Dub...

Wanda Negroni

Wanda Negroni

Jul 21, 2017

 

 

Wanda Negroni, age 93, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2017 at her residence with her loving family at her side.  Born in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania on November 05, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Tekla Racis.

 

No services are planned at this time.

 

 

 

Erina Wall

Erina Wall

Jul 20, 2017

 

 

 

Erina Bellani Wall, age 88, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Autumn Care of Marion.  Born in Murlo, Italy on November 26, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Ivono and Argie Bellerini Bellani.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the love...

Travis Larry Miller

Travis Larry Miller

Jul 19, 2017

 

 

On the evening of Wednesday, July 19, 2017, while surrounded by his loved ones, Travis Larry Miller, age 43, passed away peacefully at his sisters’ residence in Marion.  Born in Rutherford County, North Carolina on June 06, 1974, he was the son of Larry Dean Miller and Kaye Mills Miller of Marion. 

 

Travis enjoyed camping and fishing,...

Julie Turpin

Julie Turpin

Jul 18, 2017

 

 

Julie Turpin, age 15, of Morganton, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. She was born on September 27, 2001 and was the beautiful daughter of James Turpin of Morganton and Sharon Salsitz Turpin of Arden.

 

Julie was a member of drama and honors chorus at Robert L. Patton High School. She loved music and...

Louise Hall

Louise Hall

Jul 16, 2017

 

 

Louise Evans Hall, age 94, loving mother, grandmother and sister, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 16, 2017 while at the Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain.  A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, North Carolina, born September 22, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Grady and Etta Evans. 

 

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Chris Hughes

Chris Hughes

Jul 14, 2017

 

 

Chris Hughes, age 37, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017 at his residence.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born November 15, 1979, he was the son of Darryl Hughes and Tammy Laughter Hughes, both of Morganton.

 

Chris was known to have made the best of everything he was involved in. ...

Julian E. Braswell

Julian E. Braswell

Aug 8, 2017

 

Julian E. Braswell, age 67, of Newland, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, August 08, 2017 while under the care of Life Care Center of Banner Elk.  The son of the late Leo and Isabel Hayes Braswell, he was born in Avery County, North Carolina on September 14, 1949.  Mr. Braswell was also preceded in death by one brother,...

Emily Brittain Williams

Emily Brittain Williams

Aug 7, 2017

 

 

Emily Brittain Williams, age 47, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Monday, August 07, 2017.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on February 15, 1970, she was the daughter of the late James and Joann Pearson Laughter.

 

Emily, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, truly loved her family and...

Arnold Lee Robinson

Arnold Lee Robinson

Aug 6, 2017

 

 

Arnold L. Robinson, age 87, of Marion, passed away on the night of Sunday, August 06, 2017 with his family by his side at Autumn Care of Marion.  The son of the late William and Pearl McIntosh Robinson, he was born in Cleveland County, North Carolina on November 28, 1929. 

 

He was also preceded in death by...

Doris Beck

Doris Beck

Aug 3, 2017

 

 

Doris Curry Lanning Beck, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  Her loving family was by her side.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born January 08, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Stralie and Lula Dayberry...

Charles Pokorny III

Charles Pokorny III

Aug 1, 2017

 

 

Charles Pokorny III, age 78, of Union Mills, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, August 01, 2017 at the SECU Hospice House in Forest City with his loving family by his side. Born in Harper, Kansas on February 14, 1939, he was the son of the late Dr. Charles Pokorny II, and Lois Miller Pokorny.

 

A graduate from both Kansas State...

Margie Kelly

Margie Kelly

Aug 1, 2017

 

 

Margie Branch Kelly, age 64, of Marion, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, August 01, 2017 at the SECU Hospice House in Forest City.  The daughter of the late Margie Autrey Branch and Dean Branch of Marion, she was born in Mitchell County, North Carolina on May 19, 1953.  In addition to her mother, she was preceded...

Minnie Lee Stone

Minnie Lee Stone

Jul 31, 2017

 

 

Minnie Lee Stone, loving and devoted mother and grandmother, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 at her residence in Charles Town, West Virginia at the age of 89. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on July 16, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Ogle and Mary Duncan Ogle. In addition to her parents, she...

Mary Jane Rathbone

Mary Jane Rathbone

Jul 31, 2017

 

Mary Jane Wall Rathbone, age 79, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Monday, July 31, 2017 at the Brian Center of Spruce Pine. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born August 12, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Colin and Venice Thomas Wall.

 

Always happy and...

Jane Quinby

Jane Quinby

Jul 30, 2017

 

 

Jane Deare Quinby, age 86, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at her residence on Sunday, July 30, 2017.  Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Jane was a loving wife and mother.

 

A private memorial service for Miss Jane and her husband, Carleton Quinby, Jr. who passed away on June 06, 2017, will be held at a...

Clarence B. Tichenor

Clarence B. Tichenor

Jul 28, 2017

 

 

Mr. Clarence B. Tichenor, age 83, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at Rose Hill Retirement Community in Marion.  Born in Honolulu, Hawaii on May 25, 1934, Clarence was the son of the late RADM Murray and Dorothy Tichenor, and brother of the late Marjorie Carpenter.

 

A loving father and grandfather, Mr. Tichenor proudly...

Raquel Ramirez

Raquel Ramirez

Jul 26, 2017

 

Raquel Ramirez, age 44, of Vilas, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, as a result of a motor vehicle accident.  Born in Atizapan de Zaragoza on September 20, 1972, she was the daughter of Sergio Ramirez Garcia and Luz Maria Merrado Lopez. “No llores mi muerte, celebra, por qe desde arriba estoy gosando.”  

 

...

Dorothy Virginia Moore

Dorothy Virginia Moore

Jul 22, 2017

 

Mrs. Dorothy Hall Moore, age 84, of Marion, passed away on Saturday July 22, 2017 at Autumn Care of Marion.

 

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Wilbur Gene Dalton

Wilbur Gene Dalton

Jul 22, 2017

 

Wilbur Gene Dalton, age 81, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017 at his residence. A native of Rutherford County, he was born February 26, 1936 and was the son of the late Theodore Dalton and Annie Mae Woods Dalton.

 

For over forty five years, Wilbur was owner/operator of M&M Market in Marion.  He enjoyed listing to Elvis Presley...

Ray "Dub" Wesley Connell, Jr.

Ray "Dub" Wesley Connell, Jr.

Jul 21, 2017

 

 

 

Mr. Ray “Dub” Connell Jr., age 77, of Myrtle Beach, SC formerly of Marion, NC went to be with the Lord on Friday July 21, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Dub was born on June 11, 1940 to the late Ray Connell, Sr. and Myrtle Stallings Connell. He attended the Bethel Baptist Church. Dub...

Wanda Negroni

Wanda Negroni

Jul 21, 2017

 

 

Wanda Negroni, age 93, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2017 at her residence with her loving family at her side.  Born in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania on November 05, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Tekla Racis.

 

No services are planned at this time.

 

 

 

Erina Wall

Erina Wall

Jul 20, 2017

 

 

 

Erina Bellani Wall, age 88, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Autumn Care of Marion.  Born in Murlo, Italy on November 26, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Ivono and Argie Bellerini Bellani.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the love...

Travis Larry Miller

Travis Larry Miller

Jul 19, 2017

 

 

On the evening of Wednesday, July 19, 2017, while surrounded by his loved ones, Travis Larry Miller, age 43, passed away peacefully at his sisters’ residence in Marion.  Born in Rutherford County, North Carolina on June 06, 1974, he was the son of Larry Dean Miller and Kaye Mills Miller of Marion. 

 

Travis enjoyed camping and fishing,...

Julie Turpin

Julie Turpin

Jul 18, 2017

 

 

Julie Turpin, age 15, of Morganton, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. She was born on September 27, 2001 and was the beautiful daughter of James Turpin of Morganton and Sharon Salsitz Turpin of Arden.

 

Julie was a member of drama and honors chorus at Robert L. Patton High School. She loved music and...

Louise Hall

Louise Hall

Jul 16, 2017

 

 

Louise Evans Hall, age 94, loving mother, grandmother and sister, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 16, 2017 while at the Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain.  A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, North Carolina, born September 22, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Grady and Etta Evans. 

 

...

Chris Hughes

Chris Hughes

Jul 14, 2017

 

 

Chris Hughes, age 37, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017 at his residence.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born November 15, 1979, he was the son of Darryl Hughes and Tammy Laughter Hughes, both of Morganton.

 

Chris was known to have made the best of everything he was involved in. ...

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