Obituaries

Nora Jean McPeters

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Roy Lee Parker

Roy Lee Parker

Mar 28, 2017

 

 

Roy Lee Parker, age 63, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away at his residence with his loving family by his side Tuesday, March 28, 2017. He was born February 9, 1954 to the late John and Mildred Stockton Parker.

 

Roy is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Tina Brown Parker; four children, Freddie Parker (Marsha), Steven...

Virginia Lingerfelt

Virginia Lingerfelt

Mar 28, 2017

 

 

 

Virginia Young Lingerfelt, age 92, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Autumn Care of Marion. Born on October 15, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mae Ellis Young.

 

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Rev. Paul Lingerfelt and...

Marjorie Fields

Marjorie Fields

Mar 27, 2017

 

 

Marjorie Murphy Fields, age 81, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at Rose Hill Retirement Community with her loving family by her side. She was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on February 26, 1936 to the late Edwin Ted and Bertie Burns Murphy.

 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth E....

James R. "Romeo" Rhom

James R. "Romeo" Rhom

Mar 27, 2017

 

James R. "Romeo" Rhom, age 70, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 27, 2017 at CarePartners Rehabilitation Center in Asheville.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born March 03, 1947, he was the son of the late Garthur and Loney Arrowood Rhom. 

 

A proud veteran of the United States Army, James...

Tillman Byrd, Jr.

Tillman Byrd, Jr.

Mar 27, 2017

 

 

Tillman Byrd (Junior), age 73, of Marion, while surrounded by his loving family, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017 at the Charles George VA Medical Center’s Hospice & Palliative Care in Asheville.  The son of the late Tillman Byrd, Sr. and Rosie Bradford Brown, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on October 16, 1943.  He...

Nora Jean McPeters

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Roy Lee Parker

Roy Lee Parker

Mar 28, 2017

 

 

Roy Lee Parker, age 63, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away at his residence with his loving family by his side Tuesday, March 28, 2017. He was born February 9, 1954 to the late John and Mildred Stockton Parker.

 

Roy is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Tina Brown Parker; four children, Freddie Parker (Marsha), Steven...

Virginia Lingerfelt

Virginia Lingerfelt

Mar 28, 2017

 

 

 

Virginia Young Lingerfelt, age 92, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Autumn Care of Marion. Born on October 15, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mae Ellis Young.

 

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Rev. Paul Lingerfelt and...

Marjorie Fields

Marjorie Fields

Mar 27, 2017

 

 

Marjorie Murphy Fields, age 81, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at Rose Hill Retirement Community with her loving family by her side. She was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on February 26, 1936 to the late Edwin Ted and Bertie Burns Murphy.

 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth E....

James R. "Romeo" Rhom

James R. "Romeo" Rhom

Mar 27, 2017

 

James R. "Romeo" Rhom, age 70, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 27, 2017 at CarePartners Rehabilitation Center in Asheville.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born March 03, 1947, he was the son of the late Garthur and Loney Arrowood Rhom. 

 

A proud veteran of the United States Army, James...

Tillman Byrd, Jr.

Tillman Byrd, Jr.

Mar 27, 2017

 

 

Tillman Byrd (Junior), age 73, of Marion, while surrounded by his loving family, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017 at the Charles George VA Medical Center’s Hospice & Palliative Care in Asheville.  The son of the late Tillman Byrd, Sr. and Rosie Bradford Brown, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on October 16, 1943.  He...

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