Obituaries
Kenny Russell Smith
Nov 7, 2023
Kenny Russell Smith, 66, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at his residence.
Kenny was born in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 19, 1957, to the late Luther Burton Smith and Iva Ruby Buchanan Smith. He was married to his wife of 41 years, Donna Lynn McKinney Smith. Kenny served his country proudly in...
Jo-Ann Waters Seagle
Nov 5, 2023
Jo-Ann Waters Seagle, 86, of Marion, passed away Sunday evening, November 5, 2023 at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center.
She was born in Rutherford County on July 4, 1937 to the late J.D. Waters and Leila Rash Waters. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Garland Ray “Sonny” Seagle; and her oldest son, Michael Ray Seagle.
...
Peggy Jane Lovett
Nov 5, 2023
Peggy Jane Hubbard Lovett, 75, of Marion, NC, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, at the John F. Keever Jr., Solace Center in Asheville.
Peggy was born in Abingdon, Virginia on February 25, 1948, to the late Harold Hubbard and Pearl Miller Hubbard. Peggy was a people person who enjoyed plants and crocheting. She was very...
Valorie Kaye Washburn Hall
Nov 5, 2023
Valorie Kaye Washburn Hall, 70, of Marion, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023.
A native of McDowell County, she was born July 18, 1953 to the late Onan and Shirley Boyd Washburn.
Valorie was the most giving, loving, caring, and forgiving person ever. She was never judgmental and always gave the best advice. She will be missed...
David LeRoy Setzer
Nov 4, 2023
David LeRoy Setzer, 79, of Marion passed away at his residence on Saturday, November 4, 2023 after a long battle with cancer, diagnosed in 2005.
David was born in Iredell County on January 16, 1944 to the late Thad Durant Setzer and the late Ahrevia Willis Reitzell Setzer. David was also preceded in death by his son, Shane...
Mary Ivis Connor
Nov 4, 2023
Mary Ivis Connor, 85, of Marion, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
She was born on June 17, 1938 to the late Horace and Maggie Connor. She is also preceded in death by a sister, Zelda Lawing.
She is survived by two daughters, Shelia Boyd (Shane) and Amy Hamrick (Doug); seven grandchildren, Stephanie Queen...
Inez Finley Kirkpatrick
Nov 3, 2023
On Friday, November 3, 2023 Inez Finley Kirkpatrick went to be with the Lord at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills with her loving family by her side.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on April 13, 1935 to the late Robert Finley and Hessie Hollifield Finley. She was also preceded in death by a son, Carroll...
Ted Snyder
Nov 2, 2023
Ted Snyder, aged 88, entered Gloryland on November 2, 2023. He was born March 30, 1935 to the late Dall and Minnie Snyder from Cane Creek, North Carolina. He was married to his sweetheart, Margie Teague Snyder, for 67 years. Together they built a home. He worked as a dump truck driver and long-haul truck driver for 30 years,...
James Edward Born
Nov 1, 2023
James Edward Born, 75, of Marion passed away at his residence, on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.
James was born in Genesee County, MI on November 19, 1947 to the late Peter Edward Born and the late Nina Bernear Born.
James was a loving husband who was happily married to his wife, Janice Deese Born for twenty-eight years....
Louise Tilley Young
Nov 1, 2023
Louise Tilley Young, 89, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation in Black Mountain.
Louise was born in Yancey County, NC on August 1, 1934, to the late J.B. and Hassie Tilley. She was married to the late Bill Young, her husband of more than 60 years. Louise was a...
Matthew Craig Chapman
Oct 31, 2023
Matthew Craig Chapman, 48, of Marion, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
A native of Marion, Matthew was born March 11, 1975 to Samuel Grady Chapman and the late Debra Kay Finley Chapman.
Matthew was a faithful member and deacon at The Lord’s House Baptist Church. He loved...
Jorge Octavio Foster
Oct 30, 2023
Jorge Octavio Foster, 62, of Nebo, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 in his home.
He was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on July 1, 1961 to the late Marion Foster and Katie Galvan Williams. He was also preceded in death by his dad, Lewis Williams, Sr.
Jorge’s love for his family was unmatched, and he always made...
Patsy Condrey
Oct 27, 2023
Patsy Ayers Condrey, 87, went to her Heavenly home on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Pineville Hospital in Pineville, NC, after a brief illness.
She was born in McDowell County, NC on August 20, 1936 to the late Dayton and Lottie Ayers. She was married to the late William Harold Condrey. Patsy was a Proverbs 31...
Linda Gail Boyd Smith
Oct 26, 2023
Linda Gail Boyd Smith, 81, of Marion, entered her heavenly home on Thursday October, 26, 2023 having passed away at Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville.
Linda was born in McDowell County on October 16, 1942 to Everette Boyd and Jessie Washburn Boyd who preceded her in death.
She attended Turkey Cove Baptist Church and Coxes Creek FWB Church....
Ethan Lee Smith
Oct 25, 2023
Ethan Lee Smith, 33, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.
Ethan was born in McDowell County on November 12, 1989 to Jonas Dean Smith and Elizabeth Kay Rhom Hudson.
Ethan was a wonderful father who enjoyed spending time with his daughter more than anything. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed hunting and working on...
Sherron Rae Beaty
Oct 24, 2023
Sherron Rae Platt Beaty, 68, of Nebo entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Sherron passed away at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Sherron was born in McDowell County on February 26, 1955 to Robert Platt and Vera Louise McKinney who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Kay Robinette.
...
Roger Dale Yelton
Oct 23, 2023
Roger Dale Yelton, 74, of Nebo, departed this life on Monday, October 23, 2023.
He was born in Mitchell County on May 7, 1949 to the late James Yelton and Irene Mosley Yelton. Roger was a member of Ridgeway Free Will Baptist Church. He was passionate about the outdoors and spent a lot of time hunting and trout...
Mark Anthony Mode
Oct 23, 2023
Mark Anthony Mode, 43, of Morganton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 23, 2023.
He was born in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia on March 22, 1980. He was the son of the late Ray Mode and Betty Jean Chapman Mode. A special cousin, Jackie Childers, also preceded him in death.
Mark held several jobs over the years, but...
Enoch Taylor DeHart
Oct 21, 2023
Enoch DeHart age 66 of Etowah NC born June 13,1957 went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2023. Enoch was doing what he loved, riding motorcycles, serving God and helping others. Enoch was a Deacon at Blue Ridge Biker Church, a lifetime member of CBA/ABATE of Buncombe county and an avid supporter of Riders Roost, where...
Vera Bailey Stroupe
Oct 21, 2023
Vera Bailey Stroupe, 91, of Old Fort, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
A native of Buncombe County, she was born October 31, 1931 to the late Walter Herman Bailey and Ocie Mae Corn Bailey.
Vera spent her life caring for others. She took care of countless babies over...
Kenny Russell Smith
Nov 7, 2023
Kenny Russell Smith, 66, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at his residence.
Kenny was born in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 19, 1957, to the late Luther Burton Smith and Iva Ruby Buchanan Smith. He was married to his wife of 41 years, Donna Lynn McKinney Smith. Kenny served his country proudly in...
Jo-Ann Waters Seagle
Nov 5, 2023
Jo-Ann Waters Seagle, 86, of Marion, passed away Sunday evening, November 5, 2023 at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center.
She was born in Rutherford County on July 4, 1937 to the late J.D. Waters and Leila Rash Waters. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Garland Ray “Sonny” Seagle; and her oldest son, Michael Ray Seagle.
...
Peggy Jane Lovett
Nov 5, 2023
Peggy Jane Hubbard Lovett, 75, of Marion, NC, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, at the John F. Keever Jr., Solace Center in Asheville.
Peggy was born in Abingdon, Virginia on February 25, 1948, to the late Harold Hubbard and Pearl Miller Hubbard. Peggy was a people person who enjoyed plants and crocheting. She was very...
Valorie Kaye Washburn Hall
Nov 5, 2023
Valorie Kaye Washburn Hall, 70, of Marion, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023.
A native of McDowell County, she was born July 18, 1953 to the late Onan and Shirley Boyd Washburn.
Valorie was the most giving, loving, caring, and forgiving person ever. She was never judgmental and always gave the best advice. She will be missed...
David LeRoy Setzer
Nov 4, 2023
David LeRoy Setzer, 79, of Marion passed away at his residence on Saturday, November 4, 2023 after a long battle with cancer, diagnosed in 2005.
David was born in Iredell County on January 16, 1944 to the late Thad Durant Setzer and the late Ahrevia Willis Reitzell Setzer. David was also preceded in death by his son, Shane...
Mary Ivis Connor
Nov 4, 2023
Mary Ivis Connor, 85, of Marion, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
She was born on June 17, 1938 to the late Horace and Maggie Connor. She is also preceded in death by a sister, Zelda Lawing.
She is survived by two daughters, Shelia Boyd (Shane) and Amy Hamrick (Doug); seven grandchildren, Stephanie Queen...
Inez Finley Kirkpatrick
Nov 3, 2023
On Friday, November 3, 2023 Inez Finley Kirkpatrick went to be with the Lord at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills with her loving family by her side.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on April 13, 1935 to the late Robert Finley and Hessie Hollifield Finley. She was also preceded in death by a son, Carroll...
Ted Snyder
Nov 2, 2023
Ted Snyder, aged 88, entered Gloryland on November 2, 2023. He was born March 30, 1935 to the late Dall and Minnie Snyder from Cane Creek, North Carolina. He was married to his sweetheart, Margie Teague Snyder, for 67 years. Together they built a home. He worked as a dump truck driver and long-haul truck driver for 30 years,...
James Edward Born
Nov 1, 2023
James Edward Born, 75, of Marion passed away at his residence, on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.
James was born in Genesee County, MI on November 19, 1947 to the late Peter Edward Born and the late Nina Bernear Born.
James was a loving husband who was happily married to his wife, Janice Deese Born for twenty-eight years....
Louise Tilley Young
Nov 1, 2023
Louise Tilley Young, 89, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation in Black Mountain.
Louise was born in Yancey County, NC on August 1, 1934, to the late J.B. and Hassie Tilley. She was married to the late Bill Young, her husband of more than 60 years. Louise was a...
Matthew Craig Chapman
Oct 31, 2023
Matthew Craig Chapman, 48, of Marion, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
A native of Marion, Matthew was born March 11, 1975 to Samuel Grady Chapman and the late Debra Kay Finley Chapman.
Matthew was a faithful member and deacon at The Lord’s House Baptist Church. He loved...
Jorge Octavio Foster
Oct 30, 2023
Jorge Octavio Foster, 62, of Nebo, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 in his home.
He was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on July 1, 1961 to the late Marion Foster and Katie Galvan Williams. He was also preceded in death by his dad, Lewis Williams, Sr.
Jorge’s love for his family was unmatched, and he always made...
Patsy Condrey
Oct 27, 2023
Patsy Ayers Condrey, 87, went to her Heavenly home on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Pineville Hospital in Pineville, NC, after a brief illness.
She was born in McDowell County, NC on August 20, 1936 to the late Dayton and Lottie Ayers. She was married to the late William Harold Condrey. Patsy was a Proverbs 31...
Linda Gail Boyd Smith
Oct 26, 2023
Linda Gail Boyd Smith, 81, of Marion, entered her heavenly home on Thursday October, 26, 2023 having passed away at Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville.
Linda was born in McDowell County on October 16, 1942 to Everette Boyd and Jessie Washburn Boyd who preceded her in death.
She attended Turkey Cove Baptist Church and Coxes Creek FWB Church....
Ethan Lee Smith
Oct 25, 2023
Ethan Lee Smith, 33, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.
Ethan was born in McDowell County on November 12, 1989 to Jonas Dean Smith and Elizabeth Kay Rhom Hudson.
Ethan was a wonderful father who enjoyed spending time with his daughter more than anything. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed hunting and working on...
Sherron Rae Beaty
Oct 24, 2023
Sherron Rae Platt Beaty, 68, of Nebo entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Sherron passed away at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Sherron was born in McDowell County on February 26, 1955 to Robert Platt and Vera Louise McKinney who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Kay Robinette.
...
Roger Dale Yelton
Oct 23, 2023
Roger Dale Yelton, 74, of Nebo, departed this life on Monday, October 23, 2023.
He was born in Mitchell County on May 7, 1949 to the late James Yelton and Irene Mosley Yelton. Roger was a member of Ridgeway Free Will Baptist Church. He was passionate about the outdoors and spent a lot of time hunting and trout...
Mark Anthony Mode
Oct 23, 2023
Mark Anthony Mode, 43, of Morganton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 23, 2023.
He was born in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia on March 22, 1980. He was the son of the late Ray Mode and Betty Jean Chapman Mode. A special cousin, Jackie Childers, also preceded him in death.
Mark held several jobs over the years, but...
Enoch Taylor DeHart
Oct 21, 2023
Enoch DeHart age 66 of Etowah NC born June 13,1957 went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2023. Enoch was doing what he loved, riding motorcycles, serving God and helping others. Enoch was a Deacon at Blue Ridge Biker Church, a lifetime member of CBA/ABATE of Buncombe county and an avid supporter of Riders Roost, where...
Vera Bailey Stroupe
Oct 21, 2023
Vera Bailey Stroupe, 91, of Old Fort, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
A native of Buncombe County, she was born October 31, 1931 to the late Walter Herman Bailey and Ocie Mae Corn Bailey.
Vera spent her life caring for others. She took care of countless babies over...
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