Obituaries
Gladys Johnson
Mar 9, 2016
Gladys Koone Johnson, age 98, of Marion, passed away Wednesday March 9, 2016 at her residence. Her loving family was by her side. Born in Yancey County, North Carolina on March 25, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Laura Young Harris. A loving, precious mother and grandmother, Gladys loved working in her vegetable garden. She was a...
Jonathan Craig Patterson "J.C."
Mar 7, 2016
Jonathan Craig Patterson, “J.C.”, age 27, of Nebo, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 7, 2016 at Mission Hospital Memorial Campus in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, born August 4, 1988, he was the son of the late Gary L. Patterson and Cynthia Dobbins Patterson of Nebo. Jonathan, known for a big heart, took great pride in helping others...
Louise Ward
Mar 7, 2016
Mrs. Louise Ward, age 84, of Nebo, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 7, 2016 at Burke Hospice & Palliative Care in Valdese. A loving mother and grandmother, born August 25, 1931 in McDowell County, Louise was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Elsie Brown Benge. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie...
Keith "Budda" Cannon
Mar 6, 2016
Keith “Budda” Cannon, age 68, of the Montford Cove Community, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016 at his residence. Born in McDowell County on May 11, 1947, he was the son of the late Chesley and Natilla Pannell Cannon. Keith enjoyed spending time in his garden, but most of all, he loved being with his family, especially his grandchildren. He...
J. D. Wilson
Mar 5, 2016
J.D. Wilson, 78, of Old Fort, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 5, 2016 at his residence.
Mr. Wilson was born November 15, 1937, in Yancey County, to the late Philmore Wilson and Mae McIntyre Rathbone. Mr. Wilson was retired from Ethan Allen where he worked as a furniture repairman. He was a man of faith and strongly believed in the Lord....
Howard Curtis, Jr.
Mar 4, 2016
Howard Curtis, Jr., age 75, of Marion, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016 at Charles George VA Medical Center’s Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Asheville. Born in McDowell County on January 15, 1941, he was the son of the late Howard Curtis, Sr. and Myrtle Newton Rowley.
Howard will be remembered for his sense of humor, ability...
Sandra Washburn
Mar 4, 2016
On the morning of Friday, March 4, 2016, Mrs. Sandra Laughridge Washburn, age 68, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord at her residence. A native of McDowell County, born September 1, 1947, she was the daughter of the late James Neil and Ernestine Medlin Laughridge.
A devoted Christian, Sandra was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and...
Mark "Bones" Duncan
Mar 4, 2016
Mark “Bones” Duncan, age 59, of Marion, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016 at The McDowell Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, Mark was born December 10, 1956 and was the son of the late Rev. Earl Duncan and Corinne Ellis Duncan.
In his spare time, Mark enjoyed reading, camping and spending time on the beach. ...
Staff Sgt. T. J. Loftis
Feb 29, 2016
Staff Sgt. T. J. Loftis, age 34, of Jonas Ridge, North Carolina, passed away Monday, February, 29, 2016 at his residence. Born June 28, 1981 in Tyler, Texas, T. J., known for his remarkable smile, was an avid fisherman and hiker. He enjoyed hiking and admiring the beauty of the Linville Gorge every opportunity he had. Staff Sgt. Loftis was a...
Jewell Haynes
Feb 27, 2016
Jewell Greenlee Haynes, age 93, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Autumn Care of Marion. A native of Mitchell County, NC, born January 9, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Jason and Maggie Loven Greenlee. A loving mother, grandmother and sister, Jewell enjoyed quilting and reading. She is preceded...
Judy Bridgewater
Feb 26, 2016
Judy Basham Bridgewater, age 64, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016 with her family by her side at her residence. Born in Bend, Oregon on July 24, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Rozzena Spurgeon Basham. Judy will be remembered not only as being a hard worker, but being a loving...
Bobby Dean Painter
Feb 26, 2016
Bobby Dean Painter, age 80, of Marion, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016 at Mission Hospital-Memorial Campus in Asheville. Born on February 17, 1936 in Chesnee, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Broadus Painter and Bertie Woods Beam.
A man with a wonderful sense of humor, Bobby enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time. ...
"Eudy" Carthel Lee Cuthbertson
Feb 25, 2016
“Eudy” Carthel Lee Cuthbertson, age 82, of Marion, NC, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Rose Hill Retirement Community. He was born August 30, 1933 in McDowell County to the late Hubert Carthel and Vera Cuthbertson.
Eudy volunteered with The Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of America for more than a decade and served as assistant scoutmaster...
Tammy A. Reece
Feb 24, 2016
Tammy A. Reece, age 44, of Morganton, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. A native of Florida, born February 26, 1971, Tammy was a loving wife, mother, nana and sister; and nothing made her happier than spending time with her precious grandchildren. Tammy was a member of Summitt Community Church.
She is survived by her husband, Clyde...
Mary Huskins
Feb 22, 2016
Mary Washburn Huskins, age 94, of the Dysartsville Community, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 22, 2016 at her residence. Her loving family was by her side. Born on June 22, 1921 in Mitchell County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Trissie Cox Washburn.
Mary loved spending time with her family,...
M'Della Knight
Feb 20, 2016
M’Della Williams Knight, age 82, of Marion, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at her residence with her loving family and friends by her side. Born in Jefferson County, KY on July 22, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Helen Moon Williams.
A strong loving and giving woman, not...
Dwight Donald Hollifield
Feb 19, 2016
Mr. Dwight Donald Hollifield, age 55, of Marion, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016 at The McDowell Hospital. A native of McDowell County, Dwight was born July 20, 1960 to the late Earl D. Hollifield and Shelby Owensby Hollifield. Dwight, who loved to fish and hunt when he was able, enjoyed operating his C.B. radio and was known as...
Thomas E. Helms
Feb 11, 2016
Thomas E. Helms (Iron Hand), age 48, of the Glenwood Community, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, born December 6, 1967, he was the son of the late Douglas and Ruth Hawkins Helms.
Thomas, who never met a stranger, enjoyed hunting, fishing and collecting antiques,...
Lloyd E. Gouge
Feb 7, 2016
Mr. Lloyd E. Gouge of Nebo died in Christ in his 94th year of age on Sunday, February 7, 2016, at McDowell Hospital in Marion, North Carolina. Mr. Gouge was born in Mitchell County, NC, on July 5, 1921, to the late Burnice and Essie Barnett Gouge. An avid gardener, fisherman, and restorer of automobiles, he will be greatly missed...
Thomas D. Perry, Sr.
Feb 7, 2016
Thomas D. Perry, Sr., age 80, of Marion, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born on June 19, 1935 in Iosco County, Michigan, he was the son of the late Arthur and Hazel Halterman Perry. Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Lowe Perry, who passed away July...
Gladys Johnson
Mar 9, 2016
Gladys Koone Johnson, age 98, of Marion, passed away Wednesday March 9, 2016 at her residence. Her loving family was by her side. Born in Yancey County, North Carolina on March 25, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Laura Young Harris. A loving, precious mother and grandmother, Gladys loved working in her vegetable garden. She was a...
Jonathan Craig Patterson "J.C."
Mar 7, 2016
Jonathan Craig Patterson, “J.C.”, age 27, of Nebo, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 7, 2016 at Mission Hospital Memorial Campus in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, born August 4, 1988, he was the son of the late Gary L. Patterson and Cynthia Dobbins Patterson of Nebo. Jonathan, known for a big heart, took great pride in helping others...
Louise Ward
Mar 7, 2016
Mrs. Louise Ward, age 84, of Nebo, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 7, 2016 at Burke Hospice & Palliative Care in Valdese. A loving mother and grandmother, born August 25, 1931 in McDowell County, Louise was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Elsie Brown Benge. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie...
Keith "Budda" Cannon
Mar 6, 2016
Keith “Budda” Cannon, age 68, of the Montford Cove Community, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016 at his residence. Born in McDowell County on May 11, 1947, he was the son of the late Chesley and Natilla Pannell Cannon. Keith enjoyed spending time in his garden, but most of all, he loved being with his family, especially his grandchildren. He...
J. D. Wilson
Mar 5, 2016
J.D. Wilson, 78, of Old Fort, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 5, 2016 at his residence.
Mr. Wilson was born November 15, 1937, in Yancey County, to the late Philmore Wilson and Mae McIntyre Rathbone. Mr. Wilson was retired from Ethan Allen where he worked as a furniture repairman. He was a man of faith and strongly believed in the Lord....
Howard Curtis, Jr.
Mar 4, 2016
Howard Curtis, Jr., age 75, of Marion, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016 at Charles George VA Medical Center’s Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Asheville. Born in McDowell County on January 15, 1941, he was the son of the late Howard Curtis, Sr. and Myrtle Newton Rowley.
Howard will be remembered for his sense of humor, ability...
Sandra Washburn
Mar 4, 2016
On the morning of Friday, March 4, 2016, Mrs. Sandra Laughridge Washburn, age 68, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord at her residence. A native of McDowell County, born September 1, 1947, she was the daughter of the late James Neil and Ernestine Medlin Laughridge.
A devoted Christian, Sandra was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and...
Mark "Bones" Duncan
Mar 4, 2016
Mark “Bones” Duncan, age 59, of Marion, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016 at The McDowell Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, Mark was born December 10, 1956 and was the son of the late Rev. Earl Duncan and Corinne Ellis Duncan.
In his spare time, Mark enjoyed reading, camping and spending time on the beach. ...
Staff Sgt. T. J. Loftis
Feb 29, 2016
Staff Sgt. T. J. Loftis, age 34, of Jonas Ridge, North Carolina, passed away Monday, February, 29, 2016 at his residence. Born June 28, 1981 in Tyler, Texas, T. J., known for his remarkable smile, was an avid fisherman and hiker. He enjoyed hiking and admiring the beauty of the Linville Gorge every opportunity he had. Staff Sgt. Loftis was a...
Jewell Haynes
Feb 27, 2016
Jewell Greenlee Haynes, age 93, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Autumn Care of Marion. A native of Mitchell County, NC, born January 9, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Jason and Maggie Loven Greenlee. A loving mother, grandmother and sister, Jewell enjoyed quilting and reading. She is preceded...
Judy Bridgewater
Feb 26, 2016
Judy Basham Bridgewater, age 64, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016 with her family by her side at her residence. Born in Bend, Oregon on July 24, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Rozzena Spurgeon Basham. Judy will be remembered not only as being a hard worker, but being a loving...
Bobby Dean Painter
Feb 26, 2016
Bobby Dean Painter, age 80, of Marion, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016 at Mission Hospital-Memorial Campus in Asheville. Born on February 17, 1936 in Chesnee, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Broadus Painter and Bertie Woods Beam.
A man with a wonderful sense of humor, Bobby enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time. ...
"Eudy" Carthel Lee Cuthbertson
Feb 25, 2016
“Eudy” Carthel Lee Cuthbertson, age 82, of Marion, NC, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Rose Hill Retirement Community. He was born August 30, 1933 in McDowell County to the late Hubert Carthel and Vera Cuthbertson.
Eudy volunteered with The Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of America for more than a decade and served as assistant scoutmaster...
Tammy A. Reece
Feb 24, 2016
Tammy A. Reece, age 44, of Morganton, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. A native of Florida, born February 26, 1971, Tammy was a loving wife, mother, nana and sister; and nothing made her happier than spending time with her precious grandchildren. Tammy was a member of Summitt Community Church.
She is survived by her husband, Clyde...
Mary Huskins
Feb 22, 2016
Mary Washburn Huskins, age 94, of the Dysartsville Community, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 22, 2016 at her residence. Her loving family was by her side. Born on June 22, 1921 in Mitchell County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Trissie Cox Washburn.
Mary loved spending time with her family,...
M'Della Knight
Feb 20, 2016
M’Della Williams Knight, age 82, of Marion, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at her residence with her loving family and friends by her side. Born in Jefferson County, KY on July 22, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Helen Moon Williams.
A strong loving and giving woman, not...
Dwight Donald Hollifield
Feb 19, 2016
Mr. Dwight Donald Hollifield, age 55, of Marion, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016 at The McDowell Hospital. A native of McDowell County, Dwight was born July 20, 1960 to the late Earl D. Hollifield and Shelby Owensby Hollifield. Dwight, who loved to fish and hunt when he was able, enjoyed operating his C.B. radio and was known as...
Thomas E. Helms
Feb 11, 2016
Thomas E. Helms (Iron Hand), age 48, of the Glenwood Community, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, born December 6, 1967, he was the son of the late Douglas and Ruth Hawkins Helms.
Thomas, who never met a stranger, enjoyed hunting, fishing and collecting antiques,...
Lloyd E. Gouge
Feb 7, 2016
Mr. Lloyd E. Gouge of Nebo died in Christ in his 94th year of age on Sunday, February 7, 2016, at McDowell Hospital in Marion, North Carolina. Mr. Gouge was born in Mitchell County, NC, on July 5, 1921, to the late Burnice and Essie Barnett Gouge. An avid gardener, fisherman, and restorer of automobiles, he will be greatly missed...
Thomas D. Perry, Sr.
Feb 7, 2016
Thomas D. Perry, Sr., age 80, of Marion, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born on June 19, 1935 in Iosco County, Michigan, he was the son of the late Arthur and Hazel Halterman Perry. Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Lowe Perry, who passed away July...
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