Obituaries
Virgie Fox
Apr 19, 2017
Virgie Julia Fox, age 96, of Marion passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Born in Yancey County on November 3, 1920 to the late Malcolm Grover and Julia Sheehan Fox.
Ralph Vincent Bowers, Sr.
Apr 18, 2017
Ralph Bowers, Sr., age 79, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. He was born in Yonkers, New York to the late Edwin and Cathrine Caruso Bowers on November 21, 1937.
Ralph was a retired United States Marine who proudly served in that capacity as a software engineer.
He is...
Douglas Stroud
Apr 17, 2017
Douglas Stroud, age 72, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on the morning of Monday, April 17, 2017 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, born June 02, 1944, he was the son of the late Geroid Frank Stroud and Willie Ballard Stroud.
A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, Douglas, who was self-employed, enjoyed...
Kim Surratt
Apr 14, 2017
On Friday, April 14, 2017, following a battle with cancer, Kim Biddix Surratt, loving mother, grandmother, daughter and sister who lived a full life, passed away at her residence at the age of 40.
Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on November 29, 1976, she was the daughter of Charles E. Biddix of Marion and Lois Smith Biddix...
Lorene Buchanan
Apr 14, 2017
Lorene Buchanan of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2017 at Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation Center in Morganton.
A memorial service will be held at a later date and will be announced once the day and time have been confirmed.
Nora Jean McPeters
Apr 14, 2017
Nora Jean McPeters, age 71, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 14, 2017 while at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville. The daughter of the late Mary White, she was born in Lincoln County, North Carolina on November 14, 1945.
A wonderful and loving mother, grandmother and sister, Nora...
Faye Pack
Apr 13, 2017
Faye Hensley Pack, age 82, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Blue Ridge HealthCare-Grace Hospital in Morganton. The daughter of the late Richard and Rhoda Grindstaff Hensley, she was born in Burke County, North Carolina on April 02, 1935.
A faithful church member up until she was unable to attend due to...
Dennis Ellis
Apr 11, 2017
Dennis Ellis, while surrounded by his loving family and friends, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at his residence in Marion at the age of 70. A native of Mitchell County, North Carolina, born December 13, 1946, he was the son of the late Sam and Daphne Ellis.
In addition to his parents, he is...
Deward Dellinger
Apr 9, 2017
On the morning of Sunday, April 09, 2017, Deward Dellinger, passed away at his residence just days before his 77th birthday surrounded by his loving family. Born in Mitchell County, North Carolina on April 13, 1940, he was the son of the late Fred and Doris Slagle Dellinger.
A member of Rebels Creek Baptist Church, Deward, who...
Marilyn James
Apr 7, 2017
Marilyn Nesbitt James, age 93, of Marion, North Carolina went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2017 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Known affectionately as “Pat”, she was born in McDowell County on March 24, 1924 to Wright R. and Ida Willis Nesbitt.
Pat graduated from Marion High School in...
Stevie Hudgins
Apr 6, 2017
Mr. Stevie Hudgins, age 62, of Marion, NC passed away April 6, 2017 at his residence. Stevie was born in Buncombe county to the late Furman and Elsie Norton Hudgins.
In following Stevie’s wishes he will be cremated, and his ashes returned to his family. No services are planned at this time.
Arthur Bennett Parker
Apr 5, 2017
Arthur “Ben” Parker, age 50, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Ben was born in McDowell County on July 5, 1966 he is the son of the late Cecil and Gladys Franklin Parker.
In his younger days, Ben enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He also loved vintage automobiles. Mostly Ben enjoyed helping...
Samuel Earl Buchanan
Apr 5, 2017
Samuel Earl Buchanan, age 56, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital. The son of the late Rillis and Edith Evans Buchanan, he was born May 16, 1960.
Sammy was predeceased by his wife Carol Rose Buchanan.
A loving father, brother and uncle, Sammy will be missed by a son, Curtis Buchanan; two...
Alice R. Muller
Apr 3, 2017
Alice R. Muller, age 65, of Marion, North Carolina, and formerly of Haywood County, North Carolina, passed away Monday, April 03, 2017 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. The daughter of the late George and Lillian Ross Rogers, she was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on February 17, 1952.
A loving wife, Alice took pleasure...
Randy J. Holtsclaw
Apr 2, 2017
Randy J. Holtsclaw, 63, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, April 02, 2017 at his residence. A native of Avery County, North Carolina, born June 17, 1953, Randy, who was an avid golf player, had worked in the nursery industry from an early age.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Holtsclaw Shook; one sister,...
Craig A. Rothaug
Apr 2, 2017
Craig A. Rothaug, age 57, passed away Sunday, April 02, 2017 at the SECU Hospice House of Rutherford County. A native of Brockport, New York, born November 12, 1959, he was the son of Edward and Darlene Rothaug.
Craig took pride in working on cars and motorcycles, and in his spare time enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and...
Wilma Elliott
Apr 2, 2017
Wilma T. Elliott, age 85, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 02, 2017 at Mountain Ridge Health & Rehabilitation in Black Mountain. Born in Madison County, North Carolina on April 07, 1931, she was the daughter of the late William and Dorchia Baldwin Taylor.
A lifelong member of Clinchfield United Methodist Church,...
James C. Grier
Mar 29, 2017
James C. Grier, age 71, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of Gaston County, North Carolina, born December 18, 1945, James was raised by his grandparents, Solomon and Cenia Grier.
Affectionately known as “Grumpy”, James, during his life, overcame...
Peggy Silvers
Mar 29, 2017
Peggy Griggs Silvers, age 78, wife, mother, grandmother, and dear friend to all, entered eternal life on March 29, 2017 in Asheville, North Carolina. She was diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma and fought it with everything she had for almost a year. She remained a brave, iron-willed woman, even throughout her difficult final months.
Mrs. Silvers was born...
Talmadge James Rumfelt
Mar 29, 2017
Talmadge James Rumfelt, age 72, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Charles George VA Medical Center’s Hospice & Palliative Care in Asheville. The son of the late Rosco James and Ethel Pack Rumfelt, he was born in McDowell County on September 07, 1944.
A great provider who loved his family, especially his grandson. Talmadge was...
Virgie Fox
Apr 19, 2017
Virgie Julia Fox, age 96, of Marion passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Born in Yancey County on November 3, 1920 to the late Malcolm Grover and Julia Sheehan Fox.
Ralph Vincent Bowers, Sr.
Apr 18, 2017
Ralph Bowers, Sr., age 79, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. He was born in Yonkers, New York to the late Edwin and Cathrine Caruso Bowers on November 21, 1937.
Ralph was a retired United States Marine who proudly served in that capacity as a software engineer.
He is...
Douglas Stroud
Apr 17, 2017
Douglas Stroud, age 72, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on the morning of Monday, April 17, 2017 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, born June 02, 1944, he was the son of the late Geroid Frank Stroud and Willie Ballard Stroud.
A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, Douglas, who was self-employed, enjoyed...
Kim Surratt
Apr 14, 2017
On Friday, April 14, 2017, following a battle with cancer, Kim Biddix Surratt, loving mother, grandmother, daughter and sister who lived a full life, passed away at her residence at the age of 40.
Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on November 29, 1976, she was the daughter of Charles E. Biddix of Marion and Lois Smith Biddix...
Lorene Buchanan
Apr 14, 2017
Lorene Buchanan of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2017 at Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation Center in Morganton.
A memorial service will be held at a later date and will be announced once the day and time have been confirmed.
Nora Jean McPeters
Apr 14, 2017
Nora Jean McPeters, age 71, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 14, 2017 while at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville. The daughter of the late Mary White, she was born in Lincoln County, North Carolina on November 14, 1945.
A wonderful and loving mother, grandmother and sister, Nora...
Faye Pack
Apr 13, 2017
Faye Hensley Pack, age 82, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Blue Ridge HealthCare-Grace Hospital in Morganton. The daughter of the late Richard and Rhoda Grindstaff Hensley, she was born in Burke County, North Carolina on April 02, 1935.
A faithful church member up until she was unable to attend due to...
Dennis Ellis
Apr 11, 2017
Dennis Ellis, while surrounded by his loving family and friends, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at his residence in Marion at the age of 70. A native of Mitchell County, North Carolina, born December 13, 1946, he was the son of the late Sam and Daphne Ellis.
In addition to his parents, he is...
Deward Dellinger
Apr 9, 2017
On the morning of Sunday, April 09, 2017, Deward Dellinger, passed away at his residence just days before his 77th birthday surrounded by his loving family. Born in Mitchell County, North Carolina on April 13, 1940, he was the son of the late Fred and Doris Slagle Dellinger.
A member of Rebels Creek Baptist Church, Deward, who...
Marilyn James
Apr 7, 2017
Marilyn Nesbitt James, age 93, of Marion, North Carolina went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2017 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Known affectionately as “Pat”, she was born in McDowell County on March 24, 1924 to Wright R. and Ida Willis Nesbitt.
Pat graduated from Marion High School in...
Stevie Hudgins
Apr 6, 2017
Mr. Stevie Hudgins, age 62, of Marion, NC passed away April 6, 2017 at his residence. Stevie was born in Buncombe county to the late Furman and Elsie Norton Hudgins.
In following Stevie’s wishes he will be cremated, and his ashes returned to his family. No services are planned at this time.
Arthur Bennett Parker
Apr 5, 2017
Arthur “Ben” Parker, age 50, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Ben was born in McDowell County on July 5, 1966 he is the son of the late Cecil and Gladys Franklin Parker.
In his younger days, Ben enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He also loved vintage automobiles. Mostly Ben enjoyed helping...
Samuel Earl Buchanan
Apr 5, 2017
Samuel Earl Buchanan, age 56, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital. The son of the late Rillis and Edith Evans Buchanan, he was born May 16, 1960.
Sammy was predeceased by his wife Carol Rose Buchanan.
A loving father, brother and uncle, Sammy will be missed by a son, Curtis Buchanan; two...
Alice R. Muller
Apr 3, 2017
Alice R. Muller, age 65, of Marion, North Carolina, and formerly of Haywood County, North Carolina, passed away Monday, April 03, 2017 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. The daughter of the late George and Lillian Ross Rogers, she was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on February 17, 1952.
A loving wife, Alice took pleasure...
Randy J. Holtsclaw
Apr 2, 2017
Randy J. Holtsclaw, 63, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, April 02, 2017 at his residence. A native of Avery County, North Carolina, born June 17, 1953, Randy, who was an avid golf player, had worked in the nursery industry from an early age.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Holtsclaw Shook; one sister,...
Craig A. Rothaug
Apr 2, 2017
Craig A. Rothaug, age 57, passed away Sunday, April 02, 2017 at the SECU Hospice House of Rutherford County. A native of Brockport, New York, born November 12, 1959, he was the son of Edward and Darlene Rothaug.
Craig took pride in working on cars and motorcycles, and in his spare time enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and...
Wilma Elliott
Apr 2, 2017
Wilma T. Elliott, age 85, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 02, 2017 at Mountain Ridge Health & Rehabilitation in Black Mountain. Born in Madison County, North Carolina on April 07, 1931, she was the daughter of the late William and Dorchia Baldwin Taylor.
A lifelong member of Clinchfield United Methodist Church,...
James C. Grier
Mar 29, 2017
James C. Grier, age 71, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of Gaston County, North Carolina, born December 18, 1945, James was raised by his grandparents, Solomon and Cenia Grier.
Affectionately known as “Grumpy”, James, during his life, overcame...
Peggy Silvers
Mar 29, 2017
Peggy Griggs Silvers, age 78, wife, mother, grandmother, and dear friend to all, entered eternal life on March 29, 2017 in Asheville, North Carolina. She was diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma and fought it with everything she had for almost a year. She remained a brave, iron-willed woman, even throughout her difficult final months.
Mrs. Silvers was born...
Talmadge James Rumfelt
Mar 29, 2017
Talmadge James Rumfelt, age 72, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Charles George VA Medical Center’s Hospice & Palliative Care in Asheville. The son of the late Rosco James and Ethel Pack Rumfelt, he was born in McDowell County on September 07, 1944.
A great provider who loved his family, especially his grandson. Talmadge was...
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