Obituaries

Carl William Martin

Carl William Martin

Jul 6, 2017

 

 

Mr. Carl Martin, age 95 of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 6, 2017, at Autumn Care of Marion. Born on June 15, 1922, he was a son of the late Lattie and Vinnie Cuthbertson Martin.

 

Carl worked during World War II at Glenn & Martin Aircraft Plant in Baltimore,...

Guy Edward Washburn

Guy Edward Washburn

Jul 4, 2017

 

 

Guy Edward Washburn, age 87, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday July 4, 2017 at his residence with his loving family by his side. Born on November 21, 1929, he was the son of the late Joseph and Lillie Mae Suttles Washburn.

 

Mr. Washburn was a proud U.S. Army Veteran who served in...

Martha Jean Roberts

Martha Jean Roberts

Jul 3, 2017

 

Martha Jean Roberts, age 69, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017 at Carolinas Healthcare System- Blue Ridge with her loving family by her side. She was born in McDowell County on February 28, 1948 to the late Ray James and Eva Bradley Reel.

 

She is preceded in death by her sister Rose...

Jeremy Terran Benjamin

Jeremy Terran Benjamin

Jul 1, 2017

 

Jeremy Terran Benjamin, age 30, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Saturday July 01, 2017.  Born in Kershaw County, South Carolina on January 23, 1987, he was the son of Timothy and Almeta Benjamin of Concord, North Carolina.

 

Known to be a go getter, Jeremy loved life and lived it to the fullest.  Jeremy had an interest in designing...

Douglas T. White

Douglas T. White

Jul 1, 2017

 

Mr. Douglas T. White of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, July 01, 2017.  

 

Arrangements will be announced once they have been confirmed. 

Molly "Jenny" Andrews

Molly "Jenny" Andrews

Jun 30, 2017

 

 

Molly “Jenny” Andrews, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Friday, June 30, 2017, just one day before her 79th birthday. The last surviving child of 13, she was the daughter of the late Ken and Texie Hughes, she was born in Avery County, North Carolina on July 01, 1938.

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Damien Gonzalez

Damien Gonzalez

Jun 30, 2017

 

 

Damien Gonzalez, age 40, of Nebo, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord while at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville, following a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, June 30, 2017.  Born in San Antonio, Texas on October 31, 1976, he was the son of Tina Hernandez of Nebo and the late...

Maxine Allison

Maxine Allison

Jun 30, 2017

 

 

Maxine Sisk Allison, age 71, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, June 30, 2017 at her residence in Marion.  The daughter of the late Elbert and Bessie Patton Sisk, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on July 18, 1945.  She was also preceded in death by brother, Alvin Sisk.

 

A devoted mother...

James David Houston

James David Houston

Jun 30, 2017

 

James David Houston, age 69, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 at his residence with his family at his side.  A native of Shreveport, Louisiana, born February 04, 1948, he was the son of the late Andrew and Naomi Goepfert Houston.

 

A proud veteran of the United States Navy, James enjoyed fishing, cars...

Carol Pittman

Carol Pittman

Jun 29, 2017

 

Carol McCurry Pittman, age 55, of the Turkey Cove Community, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.  The daughter of the late Mary Anna McCurry, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on November 30, 1961.

 

In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by...

Duane Allen Green

Duane Allen Green

Jun 29, 2017

 

 

Mr. Duane Allen Green, age 58, of Candler, finally won his battle when he went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 29, 2017 while at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.  Born in Germany on December 03, 1958, he was the son of the late Donald W. Green and Katherine Tolley Green. ...

Peggy Brittain

Peggy Brittain

Jun 29, 2017

 

 

Peggy Yoder Brittain, age 74, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Mission Hospital’s Memorial Campus in Asheville.  Born in Catawba County, North Carolina on July 21, 1942, she was the daughter of the late John Yoder and Ruth McKinney.

 

A loving, great and strong “Maw Maw”, Peggy loved to do word searches and...

Joshua Peter Maier

Joshua Peter Maier

Jun 29, 2017

 

 

 

Joshua Peter Maier, age 25, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 29, 2017. Joshua was born to Thomas and Colleen Maier of Charlotte, North Carolina.

 

Joshua was a United States Marine Corps reservist where he served as a cyber network specialist. He recently received the Meritorious Mast award while on deployment in Latvia....

Anna Woody

Anna Woody

Jun 27, 2017

 

Anna Woody, age 73, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital.  A native of McDowell County, she was born April 16, 1944 and was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Williams Nichols.  She is also preceded in death by one sister, Frances O’Dear; and two brothers, Robert Dean Nichols...

Rev. Tommy Hensley

Rev. Tommy Hensley

Jun 26, 2017

 

Rev. Tommy Hensley, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 26, 2017 at his home in Nebo.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born November 02, 1935, he was the son of the late Fred and Ruby Hensley.

 

A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and pastor, Rev. Hensley proudly served as the...

Joy Ledford

Joy Ledford

Jun 25, 2017

 

Joy Ledford, age 82, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017 with her family by her side at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  Born on August 11, 1934 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Dewey and Belva Rector.

 

A faithful and loving mother, grandmother and...

Adam Music

Adam Music

Jun 25, 2017

 

Charles Adam Music, 22, of Marion, North Carolina, was taken to be with the Lord too soon on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on January 09, 1995, he was the son of James and Chrystal Music of Marion. 

 

He was preceded in death by his...

Tilda Wright

Tilda Wright

Jun 24, 2017

 

Tilda Mace Wright, age 84, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  Tilda was born March 07, 1933 in Rutherford County, North Carolina to the late Rufus and Net Mace.

 

She worked at Cross Cotton Mill until its closing in 1990; and she worked as a greeter at...

Rhonda Penland

Rhonda Penland

Jun 23, 2017

 

Rhonda Penland of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.

 

Arrangements will be announced once they have been finalized.

 

Vicki McKinney

Vicki McKinney

Jun 23, 2017

 

Vicki McKinney, age 64, of the Pleasant Gardens Community, went home to be with Lord on Friday, June 23, 2017 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  Her loving family was by her side.  A native of Stanley County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Rudy and Margaret Austin Long.

 

A loving and wonderful...

Carl William Martin

Carl William Martin

Jul 6, 2017

 

 

Mr. Carl Martin, age 95 of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 6, 2017, at Autumn Care of Marion. Born on June 15, 1922, he was a son of the late Lattie and Vinnie Cuthbertson Martin.

 

Carl worked during World War II at Glenn & Martin Aircraft Plant in Baltimore,...

Guy Edward Washburn

Guy Edward Washburn

Jul 4, 2017

 

 

Guy Edward Washburn, age 87, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday July 4, 2017 at his residence with his loving family by his side. Born on November 21, 1929, he was the son of the late Joseph and Lillie Mae Suttles Washburn.

 

Mr. Washburn was a proud U.S. Army Veteran who served in...

Martha Jean Roberts

Martha Jean Roberts

Jul 3, 2017

 

Martha Jean Roberts, age 69, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017 at Carolinas Healthcare System- Blue Ridge with her loving family by her side. She was born in McDowell County on February 28, 1948 to the late Ray James and Eva Bradley Reel.

 

She is preceded in death by her sister Rose...

Jeremy Terran Benjamin

Jeremy Terran Benjamin

Jul 1, 2017

 

Jeremy Terran Benjamin, age 30, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Saturday July 01, 2017.  Born in Kershaw County, South Carolina on January 23, 1987, he was the son of Timothy and Almeta Benjamin of Concord, North Carolina.

 

Known to be a go getter, Jeremy loved life and lived it to the fullest.  Jeremy had an interest in designing...

Douglas T. White

Douglas T. White

Jul 1, 2017

 

Mr. Douglas T. White of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, July 01, 2017.  

 

Arrangements will be announced once they have been confirmed. 

Molly "Jenny" Andrews

Molly "Jenny" Andrews

Jun 30, 2017

 

 

Molly “Jenny” Andrews, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Friday, June 30, 2017, just one day before her 79th birthday. The last surviving child of 13, she was the daughter of the late Ken and Texie Hughes, she was born in Avery County, North Carolina on July 01, 1938.

...

Damien Gonzalez

Damien Gonzalez

Jun 30, 2017

 

 

Damien Gonzalez, age 40, of Nebo, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord while at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville, following a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, June 30, 2017.  Born in San Antonio, Texas on October 31, 1976, he was the son of Tina Hernandez of Nebo and the late...

Maxine Allison

Maxine Allison

Jun 30, 2017

 

 

Maxine Sisk Allison, age 71, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, June 30, 2017 at her residence in Marion.  The daughter of the late Elbert and Bessie Patton Sisk, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on July 18, 1945.  She was also preceded in death by brother, Alvin Sisk.

 

A devoted mother...

James David Houston

James David Houston

Jun 30, 2017

 

James David Houston, age 69, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 at his residence with his family at his side.  A native of Shreveport, Louisiana, born February 04, 1948, he was the son of the late Andrew and Naomi Goepfert Houston.

 

A proud veteran of the United States Navy, James enjoyed fishing, cars...

Carol Pittman

Carol Pittman

Jun 29, 2017

 

Carol McCurry Pittman, age 55, of the Turkey Cove Community, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.  The daughter of the late Mary Anna McCurry, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on November 30, 1961.

 

In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by...

Duane Allen Green

Duane Allen Green

Jun 29, 2017

 

 

Mr. Duane Allen Green, age 58, of Candler, finally won his battle when he went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 29, 2017 while at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.  Born in Germany on December 03, 1958, he was the son of the late Donald W. Green and Katherine Tolley Green. ...

Peggy Brittain

Peggy Brittain

Jun 29, 2017

 

 

Peggy Yoder Brittain, age 74, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Mission Hospital’s Memorial Campus in Asheville.  Born in Catawba County, North Carolina on July 21, 1942, she was the daughter of the late John Yoder and Ruth McKinney.

 

A loving, great and strong “Maw Maw”, Peggy loved to do word searches and...

Joshua Peter Maier

Joshua Peter Maier

Jun 29, 2017

 

 

 

Joshua Peter Maier, age 25, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 29, 2017. Joshua was born to Thomas and Colleen Maier of Charlotte, North Carolina.

 

Joshua was a United States Marine Corps reservist where he served as a cyber network specialist. He recently received the Meritorious Mast award while on deployment in Latvia....

Anna Woody

Anna Woody

Jun 27, 2017

 

Anna Woody, age 73, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital.  A native of McDowell County, she was born April 16, 1944 and was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Williams Nichols.  She is also preceded in death by one sister, Frances O’Dear; and two brothers, Robert Dean Nichols...

Rev. Tommy Hensley

Rev. Tommy Hensley

Jun 26, 2017

 

Rev. Tommy Hensley, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 26, 2017 at his home in Nebo.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born November 02, 1935, he was the son of the late Fred and Ruby Hensley.

 

A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and pastor, Rev. Hensley proudly served as the...

Joy Ledford

Joy Ledford

Jun 25, 2017

 

Joy Ledford, age 82, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017 with her family by her side at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  Born on August 11, 1934 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Dewey and Belva Rector.

 

A faithful and loving mother, grandmother and...

Adam Music

Adam Music

Jun 25, 2017

 

Charles Adam Music, 22, of Marion, North Carolina, was taken to be with the Lord too soon on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on January 09, 1995, he was the son of James and Chrystal Music of Marion. 

 

He was preceded in death by his...

Tilda Wright

Tilda Wright

Jun 24, 2017

 

Tilda Mace Wright, age 84, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  Tilda was born March 07, 1933 in Rutherford County, North Carolina to the late Rufus and Net Mace.

 

She worked at Cross Cotton Mill until its closing in 1990; and she worked as a greeter at...

Rhonda Penland

Rhonda Penland

Jun 23, 2017

 

Rhonda Penland of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.

 

Arrangements will be announced once they have been finalized.

 

Vicki McKinney

Vicki McKinney

Jun 23, 2017

 

Vicki McKinney, age 64, of the Pleasant Gardens Community, went home to be with Lord on Friday, June 23, 2017 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  Her loving family was by her side.  A native of Stanley County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Rudy and Margaret Austin Long.

 

A loving and wonderful...

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