Obituaries
Irving Causby
Oct 9, 2016
Irving Causby, age 61, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, October 09, 2016 at the McDowell Hospital. A native of Burke County, North Carolina, born February 08, 1954, he was the son of the late Russell and Stella Johnson Causby.
A man who loved to fish, Irving enjoyed drawing, building model cars and dreamcatchers.
He is...
Earl Edward Vaughn
Oct 8, 2016
Earl Edward Vaughn, age 89, of Nebo, went home to be with the Lord, where he is singing “where the roses never fade”, on Saturday, October 08, 2016 at the McDowell Hospital. The son of the late John and Ethel White Vaughn, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on November 02, 1926.
Earl, who loved to...
Janice "Jan" Sue Hastings
Oct 7, 2016
Janice “Jan” Sue Hastings, age 58, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016, following an extended illness. The daughter of the late J C and Selma Short Hastings, Janice was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on December 14, 1958.
Jan was a strong person with a big heart who loved animals. She was a member...
Claudine Bulah Butner
Oct 6, 2016
Claudine Bulah Carpenter Butner, age 83 of Nebo, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 06, 2016 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo. A native of Mitchell County, North Carolina, born on August 04, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Lennie Carpenter.
Claudine volunteered most of her time at...
Ora Belle Woody
Oct 6, 2016
Ora Belle Brooks Woody, age 83, of Marion passed away at Autumn Care on Thursday, October 6, 2016 with her family by her side. Born in Oceana, West Virginia on May 18, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Jodie and Dorothy Daniels Brooks.
Mrs. Woody was a member of Faith Tabernacle for over 30 years....
Delane Honeycutt
Oct 6, 2016
Delane Honeycutt, age 80, of Nebo passed away at his residence on Thursday, October 6, 2016. Born on August 25, 1936 to the late Jeter and Cora Belle Honeycutt. He is preceded in death by his daughter Tammy Honeycutt Frady and his wife of 50 years Colene Honeycutt.
Mr. Honeycutt was known for being a hardworking man who...
Alvin "Tom" Reese
Oct 6, 2016
Alvin “Tom” Reese, age 70, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, October 06, 2016 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born December 17, 1945, he was the son of the late Carsie and Artha Sowers Reese.
Tom, who loved working with older cars and on motors,...
Betty McKinney
Oct 5, 2016
Mrs. Betty McKinney, age 76, of Marion passed away on Wednesday October 5, 2016. Arrangements will be announced once they are finalized.
Wade Westall
Oct 3, 2016
Wade Westall, age 78, of Marion, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016 at the McDowell Hospital. A native of Yancey County, North Carolina, born January 29, 1938, he was the son of the late Eugene and Tee Robinson Westall.
An avid sports fan, Wade had previously sold insurance with Charlotte Liberty Mutual and later retired from Drexel...
Raymond William Simcox
Oct 2, 2016
On the afternoon of Sunday, October 02, 2016, doing what he loved, riding his motorcycle, Raymond William Simcox, age 50, of the Glenwood Community, went home to be with the Lord. Born in Richmond, Virginia on December 03, 1965, he was the son of the late Charles Simcox and Barbara Simcox of Bristol, Virginia.
Raised in Bristol, Tennessee, Raymond proudly...
Rudolph "Rudy" Long
Oct 1, 2016
Rudolph “Rudy” Long, age 90, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 01, 2016, at his residence with his family by his side. A native of Gaston County, North Carolina, born April 28, 1926, he was the son of the late Fred and Odessa Austin Long.
A proud veteran of the United States Army,...
Timothy "Tim" Arrowood
Sep 30, 2016
Timothy “Tim” Arrowood, age 54, of the Clinchfield Community, while surrounded by his loving family, passed away at his residence on Friday, September 30, 2016 following a brief illness. Having been the youngest child, he was the son of the late Maurice and Ollie Mae Messer Arrowood, and was a native of McDowell County, North Carolina born on...
John Bates
Sep 29, 2016
John Bates, age 30, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at his residence with his loving family and friends by his side. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on September 07, 1986, he was the son of the late Rita McMahan and Ronnie Bates of Marion.
A loving companion, father, son, brother and...
Cecilia "Sadie" Pope
Sep 29, 2016
Cecilia “Sadie” Brown Pope, age 58, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born December 09, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Harland and Edith Mulenex Brown.
A blessing to all who...
Jessie Lynn Sneed
Sep 26, 2016
Jessie Harrison Sneed, age 82, of the North Cove community passed away into the arms of her loving Savior Monday, September 26, 2016 with her family by her side. Born in Mitchell County, North Carolina on November 28, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Cornelius and Ora Turbyfill Harrison.
Mrs. Sneed was a member of the Hefner...
Clara Gardner
Sep 26, 2016
Clara Webb Gardner, age 80, of Marion, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 26, 2016 with her loving family by her side. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on March 11, 1936, she was the daughter of the late William “Will” and Nellie Willis Webb. In addition to her parents she is preceded...
Christopher Lee Sparks
Sep 24, 2016
Christopher Lee Sparks, age 41, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Duke University Medical Center after an extended illness. Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on August 9, 1975, he was the son of Benny and Judy Sparks.
Chris was formerly employed at Broyhill Furniture Company and loved to go camping and fishing. He was...
Lizzie Sykes
Sep 22, 2016
Lizzie Sykes, age 62, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation in Nebo, North Carolina.
A funeral service will be held at a later date.
Odessa Webb
Sep 19, 2016
Odessa Higgins Webb “Maw maw Honey”, age 92, of Marion, North Carolina, while surrounded by her family, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 19, 2016 at Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus in Asheville. Born in Yancey County, North Carolina on September 30, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Texie Phillips Wilson.
...
Donald Ray Anderson
Sep 15, 2016
On the evening of Thursday, September 15, 2016, Donald Ray Anderson, age 68, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly at his residence. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on July 17, 1948, he was the son of the late Clarence “Tuck” Anderson and Edith Deaton.
A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and having served in Vietnam, Don was a...
Irving Causby
Oct 9, 2016
Irving Causby, age 61, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, October 09, 2016 at the McDowell Hospital. A native of Burke County, North Carolina, born February 08, 1954, he was the son of the late Russell and Stella Johnson Causby.
A man who loved to fish, Irving enjoyed drawing, building model cars and dreamcatchers.
He is...
Earl Edward Vaughn
Oct 8, 2016
Earl Edward Vaughn, age 89, of Nebo, went home to be with the Lord, where he is singing “where the roses never fade”, on Saturday, October 08, 2016 at the McDowell Hospital. The son of the late John and Ethel White Vaughn, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on November 02, 1926.
Earl, who loved to...
Janice "Jan" Sue Hastings
Oct 7, 2016
Janice “Jan” Sue Hastings, age 58, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016, following an extended illness. The daughter of the late J C and Selma Short Hastings, Janice was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on December 14, 1958.
Jan was a strong person with a big heart who loved animals. She was a member...
Claudine Bulah Butner
Oct 6, 2016
Claudine Bulah Carpenter Butner, age 83 of Nebo, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 06, 2016 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo. A native of Mitchell County, North Carolina, born on August 04, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Lennie Carpenter.
Claudine volunteered most of her time at...
Ora Belle Woody
Oct 6, 2016
Ora Belle Brooks Woody, age 83, of Marion passed away at Autumn Care on Thursday, October 6, 2016 with her family by her side. Born in Oceana, West Virginia on May 18, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Jodie and Dorothy Daniels Brooks.
Mrs. Woody was a member of Faith Tabernacle for over 30 years....
Delane Honeycutt
Oct 6, 2016
Delane Honeycutt, age 80, of Nebo passed away at his residence on Thursday, October 6, 2016. Born on August 25, 1936 to the late Jeter and Cora Belle Honeycutt. He is preceded in death by his daughter Tammy Honeycutt Frady and his wife of 50 years Colene Honeycutt.
Mr. Honeycutt was known for being a hardworking man who...
Alvin "Tom" Reese
Oct 6, 2016
Alvin “Tom” Reese, age 70, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, October 06, 2016 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born December 17, 1945, he was the son of the late Carsie and Artha Sowers Reese.
Tom, who loved working with older cars and on motors,...
Betty McKinney
Oct 5, 2016
Mrs. Betty McKinney, age 76, of Marion passed away on Wednesday October 5, 2016. Arrangements will be announced once they are finalized.
Wade Westall
Oct 3, 2016
Wade Westall, age 78, of Marion, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016 at the McDowell Hospital. A native of Yancey County, North Carolina, born January 29, 1938, he was the son of the late Eugene and Tee Robinson Westall.
An avid sports fan, Wade had previously sold insurance with Charlotte Liberty Mutual and later retired from Drexel...
Raymond William Simcox
Oct 2, 2016
On the afternoon of Sunday, October 02, 2016, doing what he loved, riding his motorcycle, Raymond William Simcox, age 50, of the Glenwood Community, went home to be with the Lord. Born in Richmond, Virginia on December 03, 1965, he was the son of the late Charles Simcox and Barbara Simcox of Bristol, Virginia.
Raised in Bristol, Tennessee, Raymond proudly...
Rudolph "Rudy" Long
Oct 1, 2016
Rudolph “Rudy” Long, age 90, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 01, 2016, at his residence with his family by his side. A native of Gaston County, North Carolina, born April 28, 1926, he was the son of the late Fred and Odessa Austin Long.
A proud veteran of the United States Army,...
Timothy "Tim" Arrowood
Sep 30, 2016
Timothy “Tim” Arrowood, age 54, of the Clinchfield Community, while surrounded by his loving family, passed away at his residence on Friday, September 30, 2016 following a brief illness. Having been the youngest child, he was the son of the late Maurice and Ollie Mae Messer Arrowood, and was a native of McDowell County, North Carolina born on...
John Bates
Sep 29, 2016
John Bates, age 30, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at his residence with his loving family and friends by his side. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on September 07, 1986, he was the son of the late Rita McMahan and Ronnie Bates of Marion.
A loving companion, father, son, brother and...
Cecilia "Sadie" Pope
Sep 29, 2016
Cecilia “Sadie” Brown Pope, age 58, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born December 09, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Harland and Edith Mulenex Brown.
A blessing to all who...
Jessie Lynn Sneed
Sep 26, 2016
Jessie Harrison Sneed, age 82, of the North Cove community passed away into the arms of her loving Savior Monday, September 26, 2016 with her family by her side. Born in Mitchell County, North Carolina on November 28, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Cornelius and Ora Turbyfill Harrison.
Mrs. Sneed was a member of the Hefner...
Clara Gardner
Sep 26, 2016
Clara Webb Gardner, age 80, of Marion, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 26, 2016 with her loving family by her side. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on March 11, 1936, she was the daughter of the late William “Will” and Nellie Willis Webb. In addition to her parents she is preceded...
Christopher Lee Sparks
Sep 24, 2016
Christopher Lee Sparks, age 41, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Duke University Medical Center after an extended illness. Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on August 9, 1975, he was the son of Benny and Judy Sparks.
Chris was formerly employed at Broyhill Furniture Company and loved to go camping and fishing. He was...
Lizzie Sykes
Sep 22, 2016
Lizzie Sykes, age 62, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation in Nebo, North Carolina.
A funeral service will be held at a later date.
Odessa Webb
Sep 19, 2016
Odessa Higgins Webb “Maw maw Honey”, age 92, of Marion, North Carolina, while surrounded by her family, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 19, 2016 at Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus in Asheville. Born in Yancey County, North Carolina on September 30, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Texie Phillips Wilson.
...
Donald Ray Anderson
Sep 15, 2016
On the evening of Thursday, September 15, 2016, Donald Ray Anderson, age 68, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly at his residence. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on July 17, 1948, he was the son of the late Clarence “Tuck” Anderson and Edith Deaton.
A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and having served in Vietnam, Don was a...
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