Obituaries

Mary Louise Killian Taylor

Nov 23, 2023

Mrs. Mary Louise Killian Taylor, age 89, of Nebo, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at her residence. She was born in McDowell County on March 2, 1934 to the late David Killian and Pearl Haynes Killian. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Taylor and one son Edward Lewis.

Louise was...

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David Mitchell Curtis Lunsford

Nov 21, 2023

David Mitchell Curtis Lunsford, 70, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

He was born December 26, 1952 to the late Conley Lunsford and Irene Moss Lunsford. He is also preceded in death by the mother of his children, Brenda Gail Lunsford.

David was a hard worker his entire...

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Barri Shawn Loftis

Nov 20, 2023

Barri Shawn Loftis, 65, of Rutherfordton, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023.

Barri was born in McDowell County to the late Thomas Franklin Loftis, Jr. and the late Dorothy Jones Loftis.

He was a graduate of McDowell High School, and attended NC State University. He loved the game of golf and Alabama football. Music recharged his soul. He...

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Geraldine Dowless Fox

Nov 20, 2023

Geraldine Dowless Fox, age 72, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.

She was born in Virginia on July 6, 1951 to the late Eugene Dowless and Geneva Mae Dew Perry.

She is survived by her husband, Arcemus Fox; son, Mark Benson; and three grandchildren, Cameron Benson, Collin Benson, and...

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Paul Ferguson Phillips

Nov 19, 2023

On November 19, 2023, Paul Ferguson Phillips returned to his heavenly home. Paul was born in Yellow Creek, North Carolina on December 21, 1944. He was raised in Bessemer City, and he always treasured growing up in the country. His childhood was full of exciting outdoor adventures with his two older brothers and his parents.

Paul was a witty and...

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George Clifford Seagle

Nov 19, 2023

Mr. George Clifford Seagle, Age 89, of Marion passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Deer Park Nursing. Clifford was born in McDowell County on March 22, 1934 to the late Raymond Seagle and Vera Goforth Seagle. He was preceded in death by his wife Polly Atkins Seagle; one grandson, Jason Patrick Blanton; and great granddaughter Olivia Elliott.

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Lynn Carolyn Robinson

Nov 18, 2023

Lynn Carolyn Robinson, 72, of Marion, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

She was born in McDowell County on November 2, 1951 to the late Raymond and Gladys Robinson. Lynn was a longtime member of Garden Creek Baptist Church. She will be remembered as a very loving and giving person who loved the...

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Jerry Malone Sutton

Nov 18, 2023

On the evening of Saturday, November 18, 2023, Jerry Malone Sutton, age 81, of Old Fort, unexpectedly departed this life.

A native of McDowell County, Jerry was born on June 20, 1942, to the late Roby YJ Sutton and Dorothy Parker Sutton.

The oldest of four sons, Jerry was a beloved brother, a devoted husband, a loving...

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Doris Faye Hughes Morgan

Nov 16, 2023

Doris Faye Hughes Morgan, 86, of Marion, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville, SC.

A native of Marion, Doris was born September 15, 1937 to the late Fuce Henry Hughes and Lillian Taylor Hughes.

Doris retired after many years of service as a teacher’s assistant and bus driver from West Marion...

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Jerry Woodrow Wilson

Nov 15, 2023

On the evening of Wednesday, November 15, 2023, Jerry Woodrow Wilson, 76, of Old Fort went to be with the Lord at Mission Memorial in Asheville.

Jerry was born in McDowell County on July 20, 1947 to his late parents, Rev. Howard Woodrow Wilson and Evie Silver Wilson. He is also preceded in death by his sons, Allen...

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Montgomery Price

Nov 14, 2023

On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, Montgomery Price, infant daughter of Jamie and Chelsea Price, passed away at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her siblings, Raylon Price, Mason Price, Natalie Price, Jamie Price, Jr., and twin brother, Remington Price; and her grandparents, Terry and Gail Boone and Karen Roland.

The...

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Billie Jean Miller

Nov 14, 2023

Billie Jean Miller, 60, of Marion passed away at Mission Memorial in Asheville on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

Billie Jean was born in Forsyth County on May 18, 1963 to the late Billie Edd Miller and the late Avery Jean Haynes Woosley.

She formally worked with Foothill Industries and was a resident of McDowell Assisted Living. Her favorite past time...

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Ronnie Lee Hollifield

Nov 13, 2023

Ronnie Lee Hollifield, 75, of Marion, passed away at his home on Monday, November 13, 2023 with his loving family by his side.

A native of McDowell County, he was born December 20, 1947 to the late Troy Greene Hollifield and Lela Jenkins Hollifield. He was also preceded in death by a nephew, Keith Hicks. Ronnie will be...

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Kelly Christina Bess

Nov 12, 2023

Kelly Christina Bess, 45, of Morganton and formerly of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 at her residence.

She was born in Cleveland County on January 6, 1978 to Ella “Judy” Lovelace Bess and the late Robert Wayne Bess. Kelly will be remembered as a loving mother, sister, and daughter who will be greatly missed...

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Dr. Robert Hayward Keenan

Nov 11, 2023

Dr. Robert Keenan of Marion, North Carolina went to be with his heavenly father on Saturday, November 11, 2023 following an extended illness.

Robert (Bob, Doc or Reggie) was preceded in death by his son David Robert Keenan and his brother Larry Keenan. He has two living children, Susan Keenan of Alpharetta, Georgia and Betsy Denning of Waxhaw,...

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Mary Jacquelyn "Jackie" Hughes Finley

Nov 11, 2023

Mary Jacquelyn “Jackie” Hughes Finley, 86, of Nebo, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Mountain Ridge.

She was born in South Carolina on February 1, 1937 to the late Ardle Ernest Hughes and Mary Gilliland Hughes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Sewell Finley; two sisters, Margie Dalton and Patsy Hollifield; and a stepsister,...

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Tammy Rhinehart Lassiter

Nov 11, 2023

Tammy Lee Rhinehart Lassiter, 62 of Marion, entered her Heavenly home on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.

Tammy was born in Marion, NC on January 9, 1961, to Estelle Holland Rhinehart and the late Lawrence Rhinehart. Tammy was of Christian faith and loved holidays. She helped take care of her mother...

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Jerry Wayne Brendle

Nov 9, 2023

Jerry Wayne Brendle, age 78, passed away at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation on November, 9, 2023. He was born to the late Virgil Troy and Viola Christine Roberts Brendle.

He worked at Clinchfield Mills until it closed and then retired from Valdese Manufacturing. Being outdoors and especially mowing his grass were things that he enjoyed. Jerry will...

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Rhoda Kesterson Ezell Ward

Nov 8, 2023

Rhoda Kesterson Ezell Ward, age 99, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

She was born in Madison County on October 13, 1924 to the late John Kesterson and Kitty Austin Kesterson. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Bevearl Ezell; second husband, Perry Ward; granddaughter, Hope Stevens Kelley;...

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Michael Ray Cook

Nov 7, 2023

Michael Ray Cook, 60, of Morganton, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Grace Hospital.

Michael was born in McDowell County, NC on March 27, 1963, to Christine Arvena Henson and the late William Ray Cook. He was fond of the outdoors where he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Michael liked to tinker with things, especially...

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