Obituaries
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...
Linda Mullis Davidson
Feb 8, 2024
Linda Mullis Davidson, age 78, of Marion, NC went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, February, 8th 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. A native of Concord, NC, born July 9th, 1945, Linda lived in Concord, NC, central Georgia, and then retired to Marion.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Charley J and Vera Mullis...
Stacie Marie Green Dennie
Feb 8, 2024
Stacie Marie Green Dennie, 50, of Marion passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Thursday, February 8, 2024.
Stacie was born in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma on June 21, 1973 to Robert Lavern Green and the late Gracie Marie Farrell.
Stacie was a member of Hicks Chapel Baptist Church where she formally served as a Sunday school teacher. She enjoyed spending her spare...
Nicholas Devon Randolph
Feb 7, 2024
Nicholas Devon Randolph, 74, of Marion, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.
Nick spent many years as a lead foreman on many rebar jobs tying steel. He was a hard worker and an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He loved to grow a large garden and was well known for...
Mallie Robert "Bob" Washburn
Feb 7, 2024
Mallie Robert “Bob” Washburn, 85, of Marion went to be with the Lord on February 7, 2024 at UNC Blue Ridge in Morganton.
Bob was born in McDowell County on October 28, 1938 to the late Horace Washburn and the late Eunice Hinton Washburn.
Bob grew up in the Woodlawn Community where he was a volunteer fireman for the Woodlawn Fire Department....
Pamela "Pam" Young Sisk
Feb 6, 2024
Pam Sisk, 70, of Marion passed away at Mission McDowell on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
Pam was born in McDowell County on December 07, 1953 to Octavius “Tag” Young and Estella Randolph Young who both preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her sisters, Jone Rhymer, Barbara Walker and Carol McCurry.
Pam especially enjoyed bird watching but loved...
Flora Easter Gladden
Feb 5, 2024
Flora Easter Gladden, 89, of Marion, passed away at her residence, on Monday, February 5, 2024.
Flora was born in Marion, NC to the late Georgia Gibson on March 30, 1934. She is also preceded in death by her husband Hall H. Gladden who passed away in 2008.
Some of Flora’s pass times were reading and crocheting. She will be greatly missed...
DeVante Javarrus Garrison
Feb 3, 2024
DeVante “Vante” Javarrus Garrison, 31, of Marion, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024, at his residence.
Vante was born in Morganton, NC, on May 22, 1992, to Jerrold Irron Thomas and Jerri Arlene Garrison. He enjoyed singing and creating audio visual memories. He was a fan of sports, especially Pittsburg Steelers football and Duke University basketball. Vante...
Carroll Dean Medford
Feb 1, 2024
Carroll Dean Medford, 76, of Old Fort, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, at the Charles F. George VA Medical Center in Asheville.
Carroll was born in Swain County, NC, on January 26, 1948, to the late Grover Medford and Annie Jane Suttles Medford. He was married to his wife of 19 years, Denise Burgin Medford. Carroll...
John Henry Ritter
Jan 31, 2024
John Henry Ritter, 86, of Marion, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.
John was born in Greensboro, NC to the late Charles Ritter and the late Martha Page Ritter on July 2, 1937.
Surviving John are his companion of 45 years, Helen Blum; his children, Marilyn Elizabeth Ritter and Robert Ritter; Helen's children, Harry Coleman and John Coleman;...
Bessie Ray Williams Edwards
Jan 29, 2024
Bessie Ray Williams Edwards, 88, of Marion, passed away at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center on Monday, January 29, 2024.
Bessie was born in Graham, NC on February 2, 1935 to the late Gov Williams and Pearl Johnson Williams.
Left to cherish her memory are her two children, Rosie Trittin and James Edwards.
There are no services planned.
Doris Evelyn Revis Hitt
Jan 29, 2024
Doris Evelyn Revis Hitt, 83, of Nebo, passed away on the morning of Monday, January 29, 2024 at Mission McDowell.
Doris was born to her late parents, Charles Walter Revis and Carrie Frances Wright Revis in McDowell County on August 12, 1940.
Doris was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. She retired from Kearfott following many years of service. She enjoyed...
Lee "Pete" Stillwell
Jan 29, 2024
Lee “Pete” Stillwell, age 84, passed away on January 29, 2024 at Autumn Care of Marion. He was the oldest of six kids, born November 2, 1939 to the late Bud and Hettie Waters Stillwell. His paternal grandparents were Marston and Minnie Stillwell, and his maternal grandparents were Hayes and Minnie Waters.
After graduating from Glen Alpine High, better known as...
Maria Rufina Carreon Ramirez
Jan 28, 2024
Maria Rufina Carreon Ramirez, 80, of Old Fort, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
She was born in Mexico on September 6, 1943 to the late Juan Carreon and Micaela Galvan. She was also preceded in death by one son.
Maria attended Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church and loved going to church. She will be...
Eugene "Gene" Cross, III
Jan 28, 2024
Christian, Family Man, United States Army Veteran, Sports Enthusiast, Business Executive, and Community Leader Eugene “Gene” Cross, III, 89, of Marion, North Carolina, left this world for his heavenly home on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
He was born in Marion, North Carolina on October 23, 1934 to the late Eugene Cross, Jr. and Jeannette Gilkey Cross. His...
Rhonda Gail Williams Smith
Jan 28, 2024
Rhonda Gail Williams Smith, 61, of Marion went to be with the Lord at Mission Hospital McDowell on Sunday, January 28, 2024.
Rhonda was born in McDowell County, on April 10, 1962 to the late Clyde Williams and the late Wilma Brown Williams. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Danny Smith.
Rhonda was a long time member of...
Larry Earl Bruington
Jan 28, 2024
Larry Earl Bruington, 60, of Marion, NC, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024, at his residence.
Larry was born in Coffeyville, Kansas on December 4, 1963. In his youth, he enjoyed riding motorcycles. Larry was an avid sports fan and a collector of memorabilia. He enjoyed NASCAR, the Atlanta Braves, and the Carolina Panthers. He will be...
Charles "Tony" Miller
Jan 28, 2024
Charles “Tony” Anthony Miller, age 60 of Pleasant Gardens peacefully passed away January 28, 2024 at CarePartners Solace House in Asheville NC.
Tony was born in Asheville, NC to the late Claude and Corrine Miller. He was preceded in death by one brother Joseph Miller. Tony lived a full life in his sixty years. He traveled the world while serving in...
Joanne Roland Sherman
Jan 27, 2024
Joanne Roland Sherman, 59, of Burnsville, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital.
A native of McDowell County, she was born February 7, 1964 to the late Troy Lee Roland and Betty Jo Pyatt Roland. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Roy Lee Roland.
Joanne had a passion for cooking and baking. Her family and...
James Benjamin Willis, Jr.
Jan 27, 2024
James Benjamin Willis Jr. (Jimmy), 70, of Marion, peacefully passed away at Mission Hospital McDowell on Saturday, January 27th, 2024.
Jimmy was born in McDowell County to the late James Benjamin Willis Sr. and still living Ruth Elizabeth Willis on December 2nd, 1953.
Jimmy worked as a brick mason most of his life but was mostly known as an athlete. Jimmy loved...
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...
Linda Mullis Davidson
Feb 8, 2024
Linda Mullis Davidson, age 78, of Marion, NC went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, February, 8th 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. A native of Concord, NC, born July 9th, 1945, Linda lived in Concord, NC, central Georgia, and then retired to Marion.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Charley J and Vera Mullis...
Stacie Marie Green Dennie
Feb 8, 2024
Stacie Marie Green Dennie, 50, of Marion passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Thursday, February 8, 2024.
Stacie was born in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma on June 21, 1973 to Robert Lavern Green and the late Gracie Marie Farrell.
Stacie was a member of Hicks Chapel Baptist Church where she formally served as a Sunday school teacher. She enjoyed spending her spare...
Nicholas Devon Randolph
Feb 7, 2024
Nicholas Devon Randolph, 74, of Marion, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.
Nick spent many years as a lead foreman on many rebar jobs tying steel. He was a hard worker and an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He loved to grow a large garden and was well known for...
Mallie Robert "Bob" Washburn
Feb 7, 2024
Mallie Robert “Bob” Washburn, 85, of Marion went to be with the Lord on February 7, 2024 at UNC Blue Ridge in Morganton.
Bob was born in McDowell County on October 28, 1938 to the late Horace Washburn and the late Eunice Hinton Washburn.
Bob grew up in the Woodlawn Community where he was a volunteer fireman for the Woodlawn Fire Department....
Pamela "Pam" Young Sisk
Feb 6, 2024
Pam Sisk, 70, of Marion passed away at Mission McDowell on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
Pam was born in McDowell County on December 07, 1953 to Octavius “Tag” Young and Estella Randolph Young who both preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her sisters, Jone Rhymer, Barbara Walker and Carol McCurry.
Pam especially enjoyed bird watching but loved...
Flora Easter Gladden
Feb 5, 2024
Flora Easter Gladden, 89, of Marion, passed away at her residence, on Monday, February 5, 2024.
Flora was born in Marion, NC to the late Georgia Gibson on March 30, 1934. She is also preceded in death by her husband Hall H. Gladden who passed away in 2008.
Some of Flora’s pass times were reading and crocheting. She will be greatly missed...
DeVante Javarrus Garrison
Feb 3, 2024
DeVante “Vante” Javarrus Garrison, 31, of Marion, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024, at his residence.
Vante was born in Morganton, NC, on May 22, 1992, to Jerrold Irron Thomas and Jerri Arlene Garrison. He enjoyed singing and creating audio visual memories. He was a fan of sports, especially Pittsburg Steelers football and Duke University basketball. Vante...
Carroll Dean Medford
Feb 1, 2024
Carroll Dean Medford, 76, of Old Fort, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, at the Charles F. George VA Medical Center in Asheville.
Carroll was born in Swain County, NC, on January 26, 1948, to the late Grover Medford and Annie Jane Suttles Medford. He was married to his wife of 19 years, Denise Burgin Medford. Carroll...
John Henry Ritter
Jan 31, 2024
John Henry Ritter, 86, of Marion, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.
John was born in Greensboro, NC to the late Charles Ritter and the late Martha Page Ritter on July 2, 1937.
Surviving John are his companion of 45 years, Helen Blum; his children, Marilyn Elizabeth Ritter and Robert Ritter; Helen's children, Harry Coleman and John Coleman;...
Bessie Ray Williams Edwards
Jan 29, 2024
Bessie Ray Williams Edwards, 88, of Marion, passed away at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center on Monday, January 29, 2024.
Bessie was born in Graham, NC on February 2, 1935 to the late Gov Williams and Pearl Johnson Williams.
Left to cherish her memory are her two children, Rosie Trittin and James Edwards.
There are no services planned.
Doris Evelyn Revis Hitt
Jan 29, 2024
Doris Evelyn Revis Hitt, 83, of Nebo, passed away on the morning of Monday, January 29, 2024 at Mission McDowell.
Doris was born to her late parents, Charles Walter Revis and Carrie Frances Wright Revis in McDowell County on August 12, 1940.
Doris was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. She retired from Kearfott following many years of service. She enjoyed...
Lee "Pete" Stillwell
Jan 29, 2024
Lee “Pete” Stillwell, age 84, passed away on January 29, 2024 at Autumn Care of Marion. He was the oldest of six kids, born November 2, 1939 to the late Bud and Hettie Waters Stillwell. His paternal grandparents were Marston and Minnie Stillwell, and his maternal grandparents were Hayes and Minnie Waters.
After graduating from Glen Alpine High, better known as...
Maria Rufina Carreon Ramirez
Jan 28, 2024
Maria Rufina Carreon Ramirez, 80, of Old Fort, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
She was born in Mexico on September 6, 1943 to the late Juan Carreon and Micaela Galvan. She was also preceded in death by one son.
Maria attended Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church and loved going to church. She will be...
Eugene "Gene" Cross, III
Jan 28, 2024
Christian, Family Man, United States Army Veteran, Sports Enthusiast, Business Executive, and Community Leader Eugene “Gene” Cross, III, 89, of Marion, North Carolina, left this world for his heavenly home on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
He was born in Marion, North Carolina on October 23, 1934 to the late Eugene Cross, Jr. and Jeannette Gilkey Cross. His...
Rhonda Gail Williams Smith
Jan 28, 2024
Rhonda Gail Williams Smith, 61, of Marion went to be with the Lord at Mission Hospital McDowell on Sunday, January 28, 2024.
Rhonda was born in McDowell County, on April 10, 1962 to the late Clyde Williams and the late Wilma Brown Williams. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Danny Smith.
Rhonda was a long time member of...
Larry Earl Bruington
Jan 28, 2024
Larry Earl Bruington, 60, of Marion, NC, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024, at his residence.
Larry was born in Coffeyville, Kansas on December 4, 1963. In his youth, he enjoyed riding motorcycles. Larry was an avid sports fan and a collector of memorabilia. He enjoyed NASCAR, the Atlanta Braves, and the Carolina Panthers. He will be...
Charles "Tony" Miller
Jan 28, 2024
Charles “Tony” Anthony Miller, age 60 of Pleasant Gardens peacefully passed away January 28, 2024 at CarePartners Solace House in Asheville NC.
Tony was born in Asheville, NC to the late Claude and Corrine Miller. He was preceded in death by one brother Joseph Miller. Tony lived a full life in his sixty years. He traveled the world while serving in...
Joanne Roland Sherman
Jan 27, 2024
Joanne Roland Sherman, 59, of Burnsville, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital.
A native of McDowell County, she was born February 7, 1964 to the late Troy Lee Roland and Betty Jo Pyatt Roland. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Roy Lee Roland.
Joanne had a passion for cooking and baking. Her family and...
James Benjamin Willis, Jr.
Jan 27, 2024
James Benjamin Willis Jr. (Jimmy), 70, of Marion, peacefully passed away at Mission Hospital McDowell on Saturday, January 27th, 2024.
Jimmy was born in McDowell County to the late James Benjamin Willis Sr. and still living Ruth Elizabeth Willis on December 2nd, 1953.
Jimmy worked as a brick mason most of his life but was mostly known as an athlete. Jimmy loved...
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