Obituaries
Phillip Keith Davis
Mar 21, 2017
Mr. Phillip Keith Davis, age 65, of Valdese North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at his residence. Born in McDowell County on January 18, 1952 to the late Archie and Daisy Poe Davis.
Phillip was an avid fisherman, he also was known for his artistic abilities. Mostly Phillip loved his family especially his dog “Dude”.
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Patricia Ann Waycaster
Mar 18, 2017
Patricia Ann Gilliam Waycaster, age 76, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Memorial Mission Hospital. Born in McDowell County on July 17, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Howard Gilliam and Viola Rosebud Gilliam.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, William L. Gilliam (Cotton) and James...
Gordon Godfrey
Mar 18, 2017
Gordon Godfrey, age 75, of Marion passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at his residence. A son of the late James Godfrey and Lyda Howell Godfrey, he was born on April 21, 1941. Mr. Godfrey was formally employed with Etta Packaging and Old Fort Finishing. He also worked for Walmart where he enjoyed greeting customers. Mr. Godfrey was...
Gary C. Lawing
Mar 17, 2017
Gary C. Lawing, age 69, of the Pleasant Gardens Community passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at his residence with his family by his side. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born November 22, 1947, he was the son of the late Clarence “Curley” and Pauline Croom Lawing.
Following thirty-one years, Gary retired from Pepsi Cola...
Robert W. Poteat
Mar 17, 2017
Robert W. Poteat, loving husband, grandfather and brother, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 at his home at the age of 68. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born October 25, 1948, he was the son of the late Terrance and Florence Moore Poteat.
Robert was also preceded in death by his son, Eric M. Poteat...
Richard Eugene Coffman
Mar 17, 2017
Richard Eugene Coffman, age 68, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at SEC Hospice of Rutherford County. Richard was born on December 9, 1948 to the late David and Laura Mae Scaggs Coffman.
He is preceded in death by his wife Jeretha Meadows Coffman.
Richard was a former member of Piedmont Baptist Church and enjoyed watching western shows and...
John Clarence Noblitt, Jr. (Johnny)
Mar 17, 2017
John Clarence Noblitt, Jr. (Johnny), age 60, surrounded by his loving family, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at his residence in Nebo. A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, North Carolina, Johnny was born June 30, 1956 and was the son of the late John and Tillie Mills Noblitt.
Johnny took great pride in raising and...
Rachael Elizabeth Hollifield
Mar 17, 2017
Rachael Hollifield, age 49, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 17, 2017 at Mission Hospital – St. Joseph Campus in Asheville. The daughter of the late James and Mary Kirkpatrick, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on July 30, 1967.
A precious lady, Rachael was always full of...
Linda Dale Reep
Mar 14, 2017
Linda Dale Taylor Reep, age 78, of Marion, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Born in McDowell County on July 9, 1938, Linda was born to the late Hoyle and Martha Solomon Taylor.
She is preceded in death by her two sisters, Margaret Taylor and Shirley Loveday; a brother, Reverend Fred Taylor; daughter, Martha Reep...
Edward Ryder
Mar 13, 2017
Edward Ryder “Brother Eddie”, age 55, of Marion, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital. A native of Colorado Springs, Colorado, born November 12, 1961, he was the son of the late Claude and Thelma Ryder.
A good-hearted man who would give you the shirt off his back, Eddie loved to go fishing...
Buddy Dobson
Mar 13, 2017
On the night of Monday, March 13, 2017, and just 35 hours and 55 minutes following the passing of his loving wife, Mr. Buddy “Paw” Dobson, age 82, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord and join his wife, Frances “Granny” Dobson, in their heavenly home. The son of the late Jessie Cole Dobson, he was...
Frances Reel Dobson
Mar 12, 2017
Frances “Granny” Dobson, age 81, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 with her loving family by her side. She was born in McDowell County on September 23, 1935 to the late Jonas and Rose Ward Reel.
Frances attended the Fairview Free Will Baptist Church. She loved to quilt and enjoyed cooking breakfast for...
Glenn R. Ludwig
Mar 12, 2017
Glenn R. Ludwig, age 59, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017 while at the SECU Hospice House of Rutherford County.
No services are planned at this time.
Nora Johnson
Mar 10, 2017
Nora Hoilman Johnson, age 79, loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 10, 2017 while at Watauga Medical Center in Boone. Born in Avery County, North Carolina on January 30, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Coyd and Mary Elizabeth Hoilman.
Miss Nora, known as a gentle...
Mark Edward Barber
Mar 10, 2017
Mr. Mark Edward Barber, age 35, of Marion North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly, on Friday March 10, 2017 at his residence. Born in Rutherford County, North Carolina on March 3, 1982, he is the son of Ron Barber and the late Martha Reep Barber.
Mark was a member of the Gethsemane Free Will Baptist Church where...
Gertrude Young
Mar 9, 2017
Gertrude Holmes Young, age 93, while surrounded by her family, passed away on Thursday, March 09, 2017 at her residence in Nebo.
In keeping with Mrs. Young's wishes, no services are planned.
Ann Ledbetter
Mar 9, 2017
Mrs. Ann McCurdy Ledbetter, age 94, passed away from this life on Thursday, March 09, 2017 at Rose Hill Retirement Community following a brief illness. The daughter of the late J.R. and Carrie McCurdy, she was born August 18, 1922 in LaFayette, Georgia. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband of 62...
Charles "Juke" Wright
Mar 8, 2017
Charles “Juke” Wright, age 79, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday March 08, 2017 at Mission Hospital’s Memorial Campus in Asheville. The son of the late Charles and Fannie Smith Wright, Juke was born in Burke County, North Carolina on March 28, 1937.
Juke, who had retired from John’s Precision Auto Body in Marion, enjoyed fishing,...
Glenna Rosetta Ferguson
Mar 8, 2017
Glenna McCurry Ferguson, age 67, of Marion, North Carolina passed away at The McDowell Hospital, Wednesday, March 8, 2017 with her loving family by her side. She was born in McDowell County on January 21, 1950 to the late Robert and Eva Silver McCurry.
Glenna enjoyed being outdoors and loved all animals.
She is preceded in death...
John "Jack" Walter Walrath
Mar 1, 2017
John “Jack” Walter Walrath, died peacefully on March 1, 2017 in the company of his friend and pastor Kathy Campbell. He was born August 4, 1937, to John and Virginia Walrath in Rochester, New York.
He graduated from Brighton High School and remained lifelong friends with Paul Krenzer and Lyman Hurlburt. After serving three years as a...
Phillip Keith Davis
Mar 21, 2017
Mr. Phillip Keith Davis, age 65, of Valdese North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at his residence. Born in McDowell County on January 18, 1952 to the late Archie and Daisy Poe Davis.
Phillip was an avid fisherman, he also was known for his artistic abilities. Mostly Phillip loved his family especially his dog “Dude”.
...
Patricia Ann Waycaster
Mar 18, 2017
Patricia Ann Gilliam Waycaster, age 76, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Memorial Mission Hospital. Born in McDowell County on July 17, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Howard Gilliam and Viola Rosebud Gilliam.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, William L. Gilliam (Cotton) and James...
Gordon Godfrey
Mar 18, 2017
Gordon Godfrey, age 75, of Marion passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at his residence. A son of the late James Godfrey and Lyda Howell Godfrey, he was born on April 21, 1941. Mr. Godfrey was formally employed with Etta Packaging and Old Fort Finishing. He also worked for Walmart where he enjoyed greeting customers. Mr. Godfrey was...
Gary C. Lawing
Mar 17, 2017
Gary C. Lawing, age 69, of the Pleasant Gardens Community passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at his residence with his family by his side. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born November 22, 1947, he was the son of the late Clarence “Curley” and Pauline Croom Lawing.
Following thirty-one years, Gary retired from Pepsi Cola...
Robert W. Poteat
Mar 17, 2017
Robert W. Poteat, loving husband, grandfather and brother, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 at his home at the age of 68. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born October 25, 1948, he was the son of the late Terrance and Florence Moore Poteat.
Robert was also preceded in death by his son, Eric M. Poteat...
Richard Eugene Coffman
Mar 17, 2017
Richard Eugene Coffman, age 68, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at SEC Hospice of Rutherford County. Richard was born on December 9, 1948 to the late David and Laura Mae Scaggs Coffman.
He is preceded in death by his wife Jeretha Meadows Coffman.
Richard was a former member of Piedmont Baptist Church and enjoyed watching western shows and...
John Clarence Noblitt, Jr. (Johnny)
Mar 17, 2017
John Clarence Noblitt, Jr. (Johnny), age 60, surrounded by his loving family, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at his residence in Nebo. A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, North Carolina, Johnny was born June 30, 1956 and was the son of the late John and Tillie Mills Noblitt.
Johnny took great pride in raising and...
Rachael Elizabeth Hollifield
Mar 17, 2017
Rachael Hollifield, age 49, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 17, 2017 at Mission Hospital – St. Joseph Campus in Asheville. The daughter of the late James and Mary Kirkpatrick, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on July 30, 1967.
A precious lady, Rachael was always full of...
Linda Dale Reep
Mar 14, 2017
Linda Dale Taylor Reep, age 78, of Marion, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Born in McDowell County on July 9, 1938, Linda was born to the late Hoyle and Martha Solomon Taylor.
She is preceded in death by her two sisters, Margaret Taylor and Shirley Loveday; a brother, Reverend Fred Taylor; daughter, Martha Reep...
Edward Ryder
Mar 13, 2017
Edward Ryder “Brother Eddie”, age 55, of Marion, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital. A native of Colorado Springs, Colorado, born November 12, 1961, he was the son of the late Claude and Thelma Ryder.
A good-hearted man who would give you the shirt off his back, Eddie loved to go fishing...
Buddy Dobson
Mar 13, 2017
On the night of Monday, March 13, 2017, and just 35 hours and 55 minutes following the passing of his loving wife, Mr. Buddy “Paw” Dobson, age 82, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord and join his wife, Frances “Granny” Dobson, in their heavenly home. The son of the late Jessie Cole Dobson, he was...
Frances Reel Dobson
Mar 12, 2017
Frances “Granny” Dobson, age 81, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 with her loving family by her side. She was born in McDowell County on September 23, 1935 to the late Jonas and Rose Ward Reel.
Frances attended the Fairview Free Will Baptist Church. She loved to quilt and enjoyed cooking breakfast for...
Glenn R. Ludwig
Mar 12, 2017
Glenn R. Ludwig, age 59, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017 while at the SECU Hospice House of Rutherford County.
No services are planned at this time.
Nora Johnson
Mar 10, 2017
Nora Hoilman Johnson, age 79, loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 10, 2017 while at Watauga Medical Center in Boone. Born in Avery County, North Carolina on January 30, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Coyd and Mary Elizabeth Hoilman.
Miss Nora, known as a gentle...
Mark Edward Barber
Mar 10, 2017
Mr. Mark Edward Barber, age 35, of Marion North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly, on Friday March 10, 2017 at his residence. Born in Rutherford County, North Carolina on March 3, 1982, he is the son of Ron Barber and the late Martha Reep Barber.
Mark was a member of the Gethsemane Free Will Baptist Church where...
Gertrude Young
Mar 9, 2017
Gertrude Holmes Young, age 93, while surrounded by her family, passed away on Thursday, March 09, 2017 at her residence in Nebo.
In keeping with Mrs. Young's wishes, no services are planned.
Ann Ledbetter
Mar 9, 2017
Mrs. Ann McCurdy Ledbetter, age 94, passed away from this life on Thursday, March 09, 2017 at Rose Hill Retirement Community following a brief illness. The daughter of the late J.R. and Carrie McCurdy, she was born August 18, 1922 in LaFayette, Georgia. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband of 62...
Charles "Juke" Wright
Mar 8, 2017
Charles “Juke” Wright, age 79, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday March 08, 2017 at Mission Hospital’s Memorial Campus in Asheville. The son of the late Charles and Fannie Smith Wright, Juke was born in Burke County, North Carolina on March 28, 1937.
Juke, who had retired from John’s Precision Auto Body in Marion, enjoyed fishing,...
Glenna Rosetta Ferguson
Mar 8, 2017
Glenna McCurry Ferguson, age 67, of Marion, North Carolina passed away at The McDowell Hospital, Wednesday, March 8, 2017 with her loving family by her side. She was born in McDowell County on January 21, 1950 to the late Robert and Eva Silver McCurry.
Glenna enjoyed being outdoors and loved all animals.
She is preceded in death...
John "Jack" Walter Walrath
Mar 1, 2017
John “Jack” Walter Walrath, died peacefully on March 1, 2017 in the company of his friend and pastor Kathy Campbell. He was born August 4, 1937, to John and Virginia Walrath in Rochester, New York.
He graduated from Brighton High School and remained lifelong friends with Paul Krenzer and Lyman Hurlburt. After serving three years as a...
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