Obituaries
Sandra Jean Helms
Aug 19, 2016
In the early morning hours of Friday, August 19, 2016, Sandra Mainer Helms, age 75 of Marion, North Carolina passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. A native of Marion, she was the daughter of the late James and Bertha Mainer.
Sandra was known both near and far for her gift of both voice and piano playing. She and...
Joseph "Rick" Schism
Aug 17, 2016
Joseph Richard “Rick” Schism, age 38, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville. Born in Tucson, Arizona on January 09, 1978, he was the son of Jim and Teresa Leslie Schism.
Known for his witty sense of humor, Rick had a passion for hunting,...
Janet Rodifer
Aug 16, 2016
Janet Hilton Rodifer, age 67, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 with her loving husband and family by her side. Born in Johnson City, Tennessee on November 30, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ellen Hilton.
Janet was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She loved spending time...
Norman W. Lavender
Aug 16, 2016
Norman W. Lavender, age 76, of Old Fort, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at his residence. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on April 16, 1940, he was the son of the late Howard and Maybelle Davis Lavender.
A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, Norman had...
John "Allen" Self
Aug 16, 2016
Mr. John "Allen" Self, age 91, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation in Nebo.
A member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness in Marion, Allen enjoyed painting, fishing, and playing his guitar.
Allen is survived by nieces; nephews; his church family; and many friends.
A...
Thomas Entwistle
Aug 13, 2016
Mr. Thomas Entwistle, age 47, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2016.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced once they have been finalized.
James "Randy" Lavender
Aug 13, 2016
James “Randy” Lavender, age 69, of the Glenwood Community, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the SECU Hospice House of Rutherford County with his loving family by his side. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, Randy was born on August 30, 1946 and was the son of the late Ranz and Cleo Morgan Lavender.
Following...
Sue Finley
Aug 9, 2016
Sue Parkins Finley, age 76, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Mountain Ridge Health and Rehab in Black Mountain. Born in Marion, North Carolina on December 16, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Riley and Bonnie Parkins.
A loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, Sue enjoyed watching...
Earnestine Ellen Clay
Aug 6, 2016
Earnestine Ellen Bolick Clay, age 70, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to rest in the arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at her residence with her loving family by her side. The daughter of the late Cartha B. Martin, Earnestine was born on March 29, 1946 in Yancey County, North Carolina.
Earnestine,...
Priscilla Vause
Aug 6, 2016
Mrs. Priscilla Vause passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
There are no services planned at this time.
Charles Lee "Bull" Durham
Aug 2, 2016
Charles Lee “Bull” Durham, age 91, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away and has gone to his heavenly home where he was reunited with his family and friends on Tuesday, August 02, 2016 at Autumn Care of Marion. Born on October 29, 1924 in the Ashford-North Cove Community of McDowell County, he was the son of the late William...
Carolyn Elizabeth Elliott
Aug 1, 2016
In the early morning hours of Monday, August 01, 2016, Miss Carolyn Elizabeth Elliott, age 68, of Marion, North Carolina, while at the SECU Hospice House of Rutherford County, passed away peacefully. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on August 06, 1948, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Edwin “Pee Wee” and Selma Gregory Elliott.
A loving...
David Joe Leakey
Jul 24, 2016
David Joe Leakey, age 67, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at his residence with his loving family by his side. Born in Kokomo, Indiana on August 15, 1948, he was the son of the late Robert M. Leakey and Martha Heath Leakey Soper.
A man who enjoyed being with his animals, David forever cherished the love...
Lewis Frank Green, Jr.
Jul 24, 2016
Lewis “Frank” Green, Jr., age 59, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte following a brief illness. The son of the late Frances Henderson Dewberry and Lewis Frank Green, Sr. of Water Valley, Mississippi, Frank was born in La Rachelle, France on June 07,...
Charles "Chuck" Anthony Sanders
Jul 22, 2016
Charles “Chuck” Sanders, age 55, of the Pleasant Gardens Community, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016 at his home. A native of Ft. Carlson, Colorado, Chuck was born August 14, 1960 and was the son of the late Charles and Faith Conrad Sanders.
A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and a terrific friend, Chuck is preceded in...
Bert Stephen Blaylock
Jul 19, 2016
Bert Stephen Blaylock, age 55, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at his residence. The son of the late Buddy and Shirley Taylor Blaylock, Bert was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on December 22, 1960.
Known for saying “it’s all about the music”, Bert enjoyed playing music and was a member of...
Stella Lillian Marlowe
Jul 19, 2016
Stella Lillian Tate Marlowe, age 96, of the Glenwood community, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Autumn Care of Marion. Mrs. Marlowe was born on August 12, 1919 in the Greenlee community and was the daughter of the late Ephraim Murray Tate and Margaret Lenore Stepp Tate. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death...
Walter Phillip (Bud) Shepherd
Jul 15, 2016
On Friday July 15, 2016, Walter Phillip (Bud) Shepherd was joyfully received into the arms of his Lord and Savior. Walt, who was also known as “Pa”, was born on September 17, 1937 in Inman, Virginia to Verdie and Walter James Shepherd.
He worked at CE Air Preheater from its inception until the doors closed. Rather than retiring,...
Richard "Rick" Leon Truitt
Jul 15, 2016
Richard “Rick” Leon Truitt, age 60, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. Born in Murphy, North Carolina on October 10, 1955, he was the son of the late Jerry and Francis Gibson Truitt.
A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Rick had worked for...
Robert Lee Lavender
Jul 13, 2016
Robert Lee Lavender, age 82, of Old Fort, North Carolina, with his loving family by his side, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native and lifelong resident of Old Fort, Robert was born February 07, 1934, and was the son of the late Alfred and Minnie Smith Lavender.
A...
Sandra Jean Helms
Aug 19, 2016
In the early morning hours of Friday, August 19, 2016, Sandra Mainer Helms, age 75 of Marion, North Carolina passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. A native of Marion, she was the daughter of the late James and Bertha Mainer.
Sandra was known both near and far for her gift of both voice and piano playing. She and...
Joseph "Rick" Schism
Aug 17, 2016
Joseph Richard “Rick” Schism, age 38, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville. Born in Tucson, Arizona on January 09, 1978, he was the son of Jim and Teresa Leslie Schism.
Known for his witty sense of humor, Rick had a passion for hunting,...
Janet Rodifer
Aug 16, 2016
Janet Hilton Rodifer, age 67, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 with her loving husband and family by her side. Born in Johnson City, Tennessee on November 30, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ellen Hilton.
Janet was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She loved spending time...
Norman W. Lavender
Aug 16, 2016
Norman W. Lavender, age 76, of Old Fort, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at his residence. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on April 16, 1940, he was the son of the late Howard and Maybelle Davis Lavender.
A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, Norman had...
John "Allen" Self
Aug 16, 2016
Mr. John "Allen" Self, age 91, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation in Nebo.
A member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness in Marion, Allen enjoyed painting, fishing, and playing his guitar.
Allen is survived by nieces; nephews; his church family; and many friends.
A...
Thomas Entwistle
Aug 13, 2016
Mr. Thomas Entwistle, age 47, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2016.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced once they have been finalized.
James "Randy" Lavender
Aug 13, 2016
James “Randy” Lavender, age 69, of the Glenwood Community, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the SECU Hospice House of Rutherford County with his loving family by his side. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, Randy was born on August 30, 1946 and was the son of the late Ranz and Cleo Morgan Lavender.
Following...
Sue Finley
Aug 9, 2016
Sue Parkins Finley, age 76, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Mountain Ridge Health and Rehab in Black Mountain. Born in Marion, North Carolina on December 16, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Riley and Bonnie Parkins.
A loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, Sue enjoyed watching...
Earnestine Ellen Clay
Aug 6, 2016
Earnestine Ellen Bolick Clay, age 70, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to rest in the arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at her residence with her loving family by her side. The daughter of the late Cartha B. Martin, Earnestine was born on March 29, 1946 in Yancey County, North Carolina.
Earnestine,...
Priscilla Vause
Aug 6, 2016
Mrs. Priscilla Vause passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
There are no services planned at this time.
Charles Lee "Bull" Durham
Aug 2, 2016
Charles Lee “Bull” Durham, age 91, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away and has gone to his heavenly home where he was reunited with his family and friends on Tuesday, August 02, 2016 at Autumn Care of Marion. Born on October 29, 1924 in the Ashford-North Cove Community of McDowell County, he was the son of the late William...
Carolyn Elizabeth Elliott
Aug 1, 2016
In the early morning hours of Monday, August 01, 2016, Miss Carolyn Elizabeth Elliott, age 68, of Marion, North Carolina, while at the SECU Hospice House of Rutherford County, passed away peacefully. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on August 06, 1948, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Edwin “Pee Wee” and Selma Gregory Elliott.
A loving...
David Joe Leakey
Jul 24, 2016
David Joe Leakey, age 67, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at his residence with his loving family by his side. Born in Kokomo, Indiana on August 15, 1948, he was the son of the late Robert M. Leakey and Martha Heath Leakey Soper.
A man who enjoyed being with his animals, David forever cherished the love...
Lewis Frank Green, Jr.
Jul 24, 2016
Lewis “Frank” Green, Jr., age 59, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte following a brief illness. The son of the late Frances Henderson Dewberry and Lewis Frank Green, Sr. of Water Valley, Mississippi, Frank was born in La Rachelle, France on June 07,...
Charles "Chuck" Anthony Sanders
Jul 22, 2016
Charles “Chuck” Sanders, age 55, of the Pleasant Gardens Community, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016 at his home. A native of Ft. Carlson, Colorado, Chuck was born August 14, 1960 and was the son of the late Charles and Faith Conrad Sanders.
A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and a terrific friend, Chuck is preceded in...
Bert Stephen Blaylock
Jul 19, 2016
Bert Stephen Blaylock, age 55, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at his residence. The son of the late Buddy and Shirley Taylor Blaylock, Bert was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on December 22, 1960.
Known for saying “it’s all about the music”, Bert enjoyed playing music and was a member of...
Stella Lillian Marlowe
Jul 19, 2016
Stella Lillian Tate Marlowe, age 96, of the Glenwood community, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Autumn Care of Marion. Mrs. Marlowe was born on August 12, 1919 in the Greenlee community and was the daughter of the late Ephraim Murray Tate and Margaret Lenore Stepp Tate. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death...
Walter Phillip (Bud) Shepherd
Jul 15, 2016
On Friday July 15, 2016, Walter Phillip (Bud) Shepherd was joyfully received into the arms of his Lord and Savior. Walt, who was also known as “Pa”, was born on September 17, 1937 in Inman, Virginia to Verdie and Walter James Shepherd.
He worked at CE Air Preheater from its inception until the doors closed. Rather than retiring,...
Richard "Rick" Leon Truitt
Jul 15, 2016
Richard “Rick” Leon Truitt, age 60, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. Born in Murphy, North Carolina on October 10, 1955, he was the son of the late Jerry and Francis Gibson Truitt.
A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Rick had worked for...
Robert Lee Lavender
Jul 13, 2016
Robert Lee Lavender, age 82, of Old Fort, North Carolina, with his loving family by his side, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native and lifelong resident of Old Fort, Robert was born February 07, 1934, and was the son of the late Alfred and Minnie Smith Lavender.
A...
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