Obituaries

Sgt. Michael "Bart" Goree

Sgt. Michael "Bart" Goree

Jul 10, 2016

 

Sergeant Michael “Bart” Goree, age 61, of Nebo, North Carolina, following a very long battle with cancer, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016 while at Autumn Care of Marion, his loving family was by his side.  Born on January 16, 1955 in Accomack County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Robert Herbert Goree, Sr. and Barbara...

Mary "Sissy" Kathryn Jones

Mary "Sissy" Kathryn Jones

Jul 10, 2016

Mary “Sissy” Kathryn McDaniel Jones, age 84, of Nebo, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo.  A native of Bladen County, North Carolina, born December 9, 1931, she was the daughter of the late James and Katie King McDaniel.

 

Mary, for several years, was...

Pastor Les Green

Pastor Les Green

Jul 2, 2016

Pastor Les Green, age 65, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 2, 2016 while visiting family in Beechmont, Kentucky.  A native of Paulding County, Ohio, Les was born on August 24, 1950 and was the son of Zaida Choy Green and the late Leslie Earl Green, Sr. 

 

A veteran of the United States Air Force,...

Betty Lou Hunt

Betty Lou Hunt

Jun 29, 2016

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 29, 2016 while surrounded by her family, Betty Lou Whitaker Hunt, age 74, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at her residence.  A native of Black Mountain, North Carolina, born July 22, 1941, she was the daughter of the late George A. Whitaker and Mildred Leona Landing Whitaker.

 

A loving mother,...

Paris "Tater" Shelton

Paris "Tater" Shelton

Jun 27, 2016

Paris “Tater” Shelton, age 32, of Marion, passed away Monday, June 28, 2016. Tater was a native of McDowell County, born on July 30, 1983, and was the son of the late Paris Dillard Shelton and Teresa Presnell Goode.  

Tater enjoyed older model cars especially Camaros. He loved computers and spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to...

Jane Morgan

Jane Morgan

Jun 26, 2016

Jane Noles Morgan, age 60, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Memorial Mission Hospital following an extended illness.  A daughter of the late Frank and Georgia Patterson Noles, she was born in McDowell County on May 29, 1956.

Jane attended Catawba Heights Baptist Church and was a loving mother and sister. She was known for her...

James Paul Harris

James Paul Harris

Jun 25, 2016

 

James Paul “J.P.” Harris, age 70, of Marion, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016.  J.P. was a native of Buncombe County, born on October 10, 1945, and was the son of the late James Grady and Lena Mae Harris. J.P. is also preceded in death by his wife Eleanora Harris, and a son Lee Harris.

J.P. was a hard...

Bryan Vincent Cable

Bryan Vincent Cable

Jun 25, 2016

Bryan Vincent Cable, age 57, of the Sugar Hill community, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016. Bryan was a native of McDowell County, born on August 28, 1958, and was the son of the late Herbert “Hub” and Ruby Morgan Cable.  

Bryan was a very hard worker and an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He loved...

Carl Denney

Carl Denney

Jun 22, 2016

Carl Denney, age 91, of Marion, passed away peacefully June 22, 2016, with his loving family by his side. Carl was a native of McDowell County, born on February 22, 1925, and was the son of the late Joseph Denney and Fullwood Mace Denney.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife Evia Biddix...

Rhylee James Estep

Rhylee James Estep

Jun 21, 2016

 

Rhylee James Estep, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 with his family by his side. Rhylee was the infant son of Tony Estep and Tayler Woody. He will be greatly missed by his loving family.

Left to cherish Rhylee’s memory, in addition to his parents, are...

Shelby Hollifield

Shelby Hollifield

Jun 20, 2016

Shelby Owensby Hollifield, age 78, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 20, 2016 at her home with her loving family by her side. Shelby was a native of McDowell County, born on October 1, 1937, and was the daughter of the late William Ray Owensby and Marjorie O’Dear Owensby.  In addition to her parents, she was also...

Kathy Stamey

Kathy Stamey

Jun 19, 2016

 

Kathy Staton Stamey, age 62, of Spruce Pine, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at the Mitchell House.  A native of Mitchell County, Kathy was born September 22, 1953 to the late Ronald Staton, Sr. and Lorene “Tootsie” Staton of Spruce Pine.  In addition to her father she was also preceded in death by her husband...

Justin Mark Olinger

Justin Mark Olinger

Jun 16, 2016

 

Justin Mark Olinger, age 16, of Asheville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.  A native of Buncombe County, NC, born August 31, 1999, he was the son of Mark and Barbara Flynn Olinger of Asheville.

 A loving son, brother, nephew and friend, Justin enjoyed attending the...

Arthur Albert O'Dell

Arthur Albert O'Dell

Jun 16, 2016

 

Arthur Albert O’Dell, age 55, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Hospice of Rutherford County with his family and friends by his side.  A native of Hyde Park, New York, Arthur was born on September 02, 1960, and was the son of the late Raymond and Frances O’Cherry O’Dell. 

 

Arthur, who enjoyed computers, had served in...

Jack Thomas Holland

Jack Thomas Holland

Jun 10, 2016

Jack Thomas Holland, age 66, of the Glenwood Community, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem.  A son of the late Thomas and Nannie Andrews Holland, he was born on March 9, 1950 in Bethesda, Maryland. 

 

Mr. Holland, a veteran of the United States Army, proudly served his country during the Vietnam War...

Linda A. Shuemaker

Linda A. Shuemaker

Jun 9, 2016

Linda A. Shuemaker, age 54, of Ellenboro, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, June 09, 2016 at the SECU Hospice House of Rutherford County.  Born in Oneida County, New York on July 05, 1961, she was the daughter of Melford Earl Dousharm and Dorothy Katherine Hojdasz Dousharm of New York.  

 

Linda enjoyed being happy and spending time with...

Tim Adams

Tim Adams

Jun 9, 2016

Tim Adams, age 70, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 09, 2016, following a brief illness while at Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care in Spartanburg, South Carolina.  Born in Warren County, Virginia on December 20, 1945, he was the son of the late Harvey and Jane Russell Adams. 

 

An avid hunter and fisherman, Tim enjoyed being...

Louise Burleson

Louise Burleson

Jun 8, 2016

Louise Buff Burleson, age 86, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord; and to be with her late husband, Jay, on the morning of Wednesday, June 8, 2016 while at Autumn Care of Marion.  Her loving family and pastor were by her side. 

 

A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born August 17, 1929, she...

Sandra Wells

Sandra Wells

May 30, 2016

Sandra Weeks Wells, age 45, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Monday, May 30, 2016 with her loving family and friends by her side. 

 

A loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Sandra was a native of McDowell County, North Carolina. Born on October 15, 1970, she was the daughter of the late James Alfred...

Joshua Landon Campbell

Joshua Landon Campbell

May 30, 2016

Joshua Landon Campbell, age 34, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 30, 2016 at his residence.  Born in Johnson City, Tennessee on August 31, 1981, he was the son of the late Landon Walter Campbell and Linda Winters Campbell of Roan Mountain, Tennessee.

 

Joshua was a devoted husband and father, as well as a dedicated brother...

Sgt. Michael "Bart" Goree

Sgt. Michael "Bart" Goree

Jul 10, 2016

 

Sergeant Michael “Bart” Goree, age 61, of Nebo, North Carolina, following a very long battle with cancer, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016 while at Autumn Care of Marion, his loving family was by his side.  Born on January 16, 1955 in Accomack County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Robert Herbert Goree, Sr. and Barbara...

Mary "Sissy" Kathryn Jones

Mary "Sissy" Kathryn Jones

Jul 10, 2016

Mary “Sissy” Kathryn McDaniel Jones, age 84, of Nebo, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo.  A native of Bladen County, North Carolina, born December 9, 1931, she was the daughter of the late James and Katie King McDaniel.

 

Mary, for several years, was...

Pastor Les Green

Pastor Les Green

Jul 2, 2016

Pastor Les Green, age 65, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 2, 2016 while visiting family in Beechmont, Kentucky.  A native of Paulding County, Ohio, Les was born on August 24, 1950 and was the son of Zaida Choy Green and the late Leslie Earl Green, Sr. 

 

A veteran of the United States Air Force,...

Betty Lou Hunt

Betty Lou Hunt

Jun 29, 2016

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 29, 2016 while surrounded by her family, Betty Lou Whitaker Hunt, age 74, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at her residence.  A native of Black Mountain, North Carolina, born July 22, 1941, she was the daughter of the late George A. Whitaker and Mildred Leona Landing Whitaker.

 

A loving mother,...

Paris "Tater" Shelton

Paris "Tater" Shelton

Jun 27, 2016

Paris “Tater” Shelton, age 32, of Marion, passed away Monday, June 28, 2016. Tater was a native of McDowell County, born on July 30, 1983, and was the son of the late Paris Dillard Shelton and Teresa Presnell Goode.  

Tater enjoyed older model cars especially Camaros. He loved computers and spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to...

Jane Morgan

Jane Morgan

Jun 26, 2016

Jane Noles Morgan, age 60, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Memorial Mission Hospital following an extended illness.  A daughter of the late Frank and Georgia Patterson Noles, she was born in McDowell County on May 29, 1956.

Jane attended Catawba Heights Baptist Church and was a loving mother and sister. She was known for her...

James Paul Harris

James Paul Harris

Jun 25, 2016

 

James Paul “J.P.” Harris, age 70, of Marion, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016.  J.P. was a native of Buncombe County, born on October 10, 1945, and was the son of the late James Grady and Lena Mae Harris. J.P. is also preceded in death by his wife Eleanora Harris, and a son Lee Harris.

J.P. was a hard...

Bryan Vincent Cable

Bryan Vincent Cable

Jun 25, 2016

Bryan Vincent Cable, age 57, of the Sugar Hill community, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016. Bryan was a native of McDowell County, born on August 28, 1958, and was the son of the late Herbert “Hub” and Ruby Morgan Cable.  

Bryan was a very hard worker and an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He loved...

Carl Denney

Carl Denney

Jun 22, 2016

Carl Denney, age 91, of Marion, passed away peacefully June 22, 2016, with his loving family by his side. Carl was a native of McDowell County, born on February 22, 1925, and was the son of the late Joseph Denney and Fullwood Mace Denney.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife Evia Biddix...

Rhylee James Estep

Rhylee James Estep

Jun 21, 2016

 

Rhylee James Estep, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 with his family by his side. Rhylee was the infant son of Tony Estep and Tayler Woody. He will be greatly missed by his loving family.

Left to cherish Rhylee’s memory, in addition to his parents, are...

Shelby Hollifield

Shelby Hollifield

Jun 20, 2016

Shelby Owensby Hollifield, age 78, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 20, 2016 at her home with her loving family by her side. Shelby was a native of McDowell County, born on October 1, 1937, and was the daughter of the late William Ray Owensby and Marjorie O’Dear Owensby.  In addition to her parents, she was also...

Kathy Stamey

Kathy Stamey

Jun 19, 2016

 

Kathy Staton Stamey, age 62, of Spruce Pine, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at the Mitchell House.  A native of Mitchell County, Kathy was born September 22, 1953 to the late Ronald Staton, Sr. and Lorene “Tootsie” Staton of Spruce Pine.  In addition to her father she was also preceded in death by her husband...

Justin Mark Olinger

Justin Mark Olinger

Jun 16, 2016

 

Justin Mark Olinger, age 16, of Asheville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.  A native of Buncombe County, NC, born August 31, 1999, he was the son of Mark and Barbara Flynn Olinger of Asheville.

 A loving son, brother, nephew and friend, Justin enjoyed attending the...

Arthur Albert O'Dell

Arthur Albert O'Dell

Jun 16, 2016

 

Arthur Albert O’Dell, age 55, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Hospice of Rutherford County with his family and friends by his side.  A native of Hyde Park, New York, Arthur was born on September 02, 1960, and was the son of the late Raymond and Frances O’Cherry O’Dell. 

 

Arthur, who enjoyed computers, had served in...

Jack Thomas Holland

Jack Thomas Holland

Jun 10, 2016

Jack Thomas Holland, age 66, of the Glenwood Community, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem.  A son of the late Thomas and Nannie Andrews Holland, he was born on March 9, 1950 in Bethesda, Maryland. 

 

Mr. Holland, a veteran of the United States Army, proudly served his country during the Vietnam War...

Linda A. Shuemaker

Linda A. Shuemaker

Jun 9, 2016

Linda A. Shuemaker, age 54, of Ellenboro, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, June 09, 2016 at the SECU Hospice House of Rutherford County.  Born in Oneida County, New York on July 05, 1961, she was the daughter of Melford Earl Dousharm and Dorothy Katherine Hojdasz Dousharm of New York.  

 

Linda enjoyed being happy and spending time with...

Tim Adams

Tim Adams

Jun 9, 2016

Tim Adams, age 70, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 09, 2016, following a brief illness while at Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care in Spartanburg, South Carolina.  Born in Warren County, Virginia on December 20, 1945, he was the son of the late Harvey and Jane Russell Adams. 

 

An avid hunter and fisherman, Tim enjoyed being...

Louise Burleson

Louise Burleson

Jun 8, 2016

Louise Buff Burleson, age 86, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord; and to be with her late husband, Jay, on the morning of Wednesday, June 8, 2016 while at Autumn Care of Marion.  Her loving family and pastor were by her side. 

 

A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born August 17, 1929, she...

Sandra Wells

Sandra Wells

May 30, 2016

Sandra Weeks Wells, age 45, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Monday, May 30, 2016 with her loving family and friends by her side. 

 

A loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Sandra was a native of McDowell County, North Carolina. Born on October 15, 1970, she was the daughter of the late James Alfred...

Joshua Landon Campbell

Joshua Landon Campbell

May 30, 2016

Joshua Landon Campbell, age 34, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 30, 2016 at his residence.  Born in Johnson City, Tennessee on August 31, 1981, he was the son of the late Landon Walter Campbell and Linda Winters Campbell of Roan Mountain, Tennessee.

 

Joshua was a devoted husband and father, as well as a dedicated brother...