Obituaries
Gary Douglas Cooper
Oct 19, 2024
Gary Douglas Cooper, 79, of Morganton, passed away at his residence on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
Gary was born on May 9, 1945 in Burke County to Rev. Clifton Cooper and Lula Mae Shidal Cooper who preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his siblings, Verna Lee Deal, Clifford Cooper, Darby Cooper, Mozelle Evans, Jack Cooper, Paul...
Samuel Lee Ball, Sr.
Oct 19, 2024
Samuel Lee Ball, Sr., 82, of Nebo, peacefully passed into eternity on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
He was born in Buncombe County on November 22, 1941 to the late Walter Lee Ball, Sr., and Pierce Louise “Helen” Ashton Houser. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents who raised him, Samuel Cleveland...
Wanda "Sharon" Morris DeHart
Oct 17, 2024
Wanda “Sharon” Morris DeHart, 79, of Swannanoa, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville.
She was born on February 10, 1945 to the late Wiley Morris and Evelyn Hollingsworth Morris. Sharon began her working career at Beacon Manufacturing. Following that, she worked in administrative roles for over forty years for RECO Trucking and later GDR Contracting....
Bonnie "Irene" Ward Stockton
Oct 17, 2024
Bonnie “Irene” Ward Stockton went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly with her family by her side after suffering injuries from a car accident Wednesday evening on her way to church.
She was the daughter of the late Willard “Dink” Ward and Sudie Hudgins Ward. She was married to the late Bobby Stockton, Sr. for almost 45 years. She said...
Terrence Patrick Hughes
Oct 16, 2024
Terrence Patrick Hughes, 67, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at his residence.
He was born in Patterson, New Jersey on December 19, 1956. Terrence loved the Lord and will be remembered for his strong faith. He was a loving father, grandfather, and brother. Being a grandfather was something he was very proud of. He will be deeply missed.
He is survived...
Stenson Levonette Conley
Oct 15, 2024
Stenson Levonette Conley gained his wings on Tuesday, October15, 2024.
Stenson was born in Buncombe County on May 13, 1955 to Eula Jean Conley. Stenson was a former Winston-Salem State University head women’s basketball coach, track and field and cross-country coach.
Stenson graduated from Winston-Salem State University in 1977 with his bachelor of science and was a member of the men’s basketball...
Betty Ann Kerley Watson
Oct 15, 2024
Betty Ann Kerley Watson, 72, of Marion, peacefully passed from this life on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at her home with her loving family by her side.
A native of McDowell County, Betty was born on October 29, 1951 to the late Reverend J.C. Kerley and Oma Ellison Kerley. She was also preceded in death by a brother, George Kerley; a...
Debra Jane Hudgins Roland
Oct 14, 2024
Debra Jane Hudgins Roland, 60, of Marion, passed away at Memorial Mission Hospital on Monday, October 14, 2024.
Debra was a McDowell County native, born to the late Alfred Gene Hudgins and the late Betty Jane Noblitt Maynor on October 17, 1963.
She enjoyed going to old car shows and playing games on her tablet in her spare time. Debra was fiercely...
Laurel Ann Young Stewart
Oct 14, 2024
Laurel Ann Young Stewart, 59, of Spruce Pine passed away on Monday, afternoon at Memorial Mission in Asheville.
Laurel was born in Mecklenburg County on June 9, 1965 to her late mother and father, Thurman Young and Alice Arlene Ramsey Young. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Jeff Stewart.
She was known as a loving mother, sister and grandmother...
Oscar Eugene Steadman
Oct 13, 2024
Oscar Eugene Steadman, 73, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital in Lenoir.
Oscar was born in Hendersonville, NC on June 1, 1951, to Virginia “Becky” Corn Steadman and the late Robert Lee Steadman. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the...
Jamie "Buddy" Christopher Hensley
Oct 12, 2024
Jamie "Buddy" Hensley, born on November 16, 1958, in Buncombe County, left this world on October 12, 2024, at UNC Blue Ridge. Jamie was a cherished husband, a dedicated family man, and an avid musician whose lifelong passion for music brought joy to many.
From the age of five, Jamie exhibited a profound love for music, particularly through the bass guitar....
Eva Ilona Vass Richter
Oct 11, 2024
Eva Ilona Vass Richter, 77, of Marion, passed away at her residence on Friday, October 11, 2024.
Eva was born in Budapest Hungary on April 27, 1947 to Emery Vass and Maria Szak Vass who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her son, Raymond Richter.
She was known as a hard working woman who was a loving...
Robert Wagner Jarvis
Oct 11, 2024
Robert Wagner Jarvis Sr., 89, of Spruce Pine, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024 at the NC State Veterans Home.
He was born in Camden, New Jersey on August 11, 1935 to the late Frederick Jarvis and Florence Hahn Jarvis.
Robert was a proud US Army Veteran. He was formerly the owner/operator of Jarvis Electric Motor shop in Camden N.J. and later...
Danny Huffman
Oct 11, 2024
Danny Van Huffman, of Marion, tragically passed away on his 61st birthday, Friday, October 11, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Charlotte, as a result of injuries he received during Hurricane Helene.
Danny was born in Valdese, NC, on October 11, 1963, to Barbara Hughes and the late Harold Huffman. Danny enjoyed a life of solitude in the...
Alice Dale Self Washburn
Oct 10, 2024
Alice Dale Self Washburn, 82, of Marion, passed away at home with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Mitchell County on April 5, 1942 to the late Plato Self and Lora Sparks Self. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, John Carl Washburn, Sr. who passed away the day after Alice’s birthday this...
Rev. Johnny Douglas Johnson
Oct 9, 2024
Rev. Johnny Douglas Johnson, age 77, a beloved figure and steadfast soldier of the faith, entered eternal rest on October 9, 2024, at The McDowell Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born January 19, 1947, Rev. Johnson dedicated his life to serving others through his ministry and many community engagements.
He began his ministry in 1970 when he accepted his first...
Martha Olive Bradley
Oct 7, 2024
Martha Olive Rhom Bradley, 80, of Nebo, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024, at her residence. Martha was born in McDowell County, NC, on January 12, 1944, to the late Carl Rhom and Vina Conner Rhom. She was married to Daniel Eugene Bradley, Sr.
She loved flowers and was an enthusiast of cats. Martha enjoyed reading and was an avid fan...
Yolanda Morales Valdez
Oct 4, 2024
Yolanda Morales Valdez, 68, of Marion, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 at Autumn Care of Marion.
She was born in Mexico on September 7, 1956 to the late Cecilio Morales and Sara Casas Morales.
Yolanda enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed knitting, gardening, and walking. She loved visiting her home country of Mexico. When her and her...
Charlotte Gymer
Oct 2, 2024
Charlotte Gymer, age 82, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Cedarbrook Residential Center.
No services are planned at this time.
Madge Ellen Bennett Bradley
Oct 2, 2024
Madge Ellen Bennett Bradley, 90, of Nebo, entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Madge passed away at her residence in Nebo, North Carolina.
Madge was born in Erwin, Tenn. On July 11, 1934 to the late Robert Bennett and the late Lula Williams Johnson. She is also preceded in death by her daughters, Zilpha Lowery, Gail Couch and...
Gary Douglas Cooper
Oct 19, 2024
Gary Douglas Cooper, 79, of Morganton, passed away at his residence on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
Gary was born on May 9, 1945 in Burke County to Rev. Clifton Cooper and Lula Mae Shidal Cooper who preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his siblings, Verna Lee Deal, Clifford Cooper, Darby Cooper, Mozelle Evans, Jack Cooper, Paul...
Samuel Lee Ball, Sr.
Oct 19, 2024
Samuel Lee Ball, Sr., 82, of Nebo, peacefully passed into eternity on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
He was born in Buncombe County on November 22, 1941 to the late Walter Lee Ball, Sr., and Pierce Louise “Helen” Ashton Houser. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents who raised him, Samuel Cleveland...
Wanda "Sharon" Morris DeHart
Oct 17, 2024
Wanda “Sharon” Morris DeHart, 79, of Swannanoa, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville.
She was born on February 10, 1945 to the late Wiley Morris and Evelyn Hollingsworth Morris. Sharon began her working career at Beacon Manufacturing. Following that, she worked in administrative roles for over forty years for RECO Trucking and later GDR Contracting....
Bonnie "Irene" Ward Stockton
Oct 17, 2024
Bonnie “Irene” Ward Stockton went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly with her family by her side after suffering injuries from a car accident Wednesday evening on her way to church.
She was the daughter of the late Willard “Dink” Ward and Sudie Hudgins Ward. She was married to the late Bobby Stockton, Sr. for almost 45 years. She said...
Terrence Patrick Hughes
Oct 16, 2024
Terrence Patrick Hughes, 67, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at his residence.
He was born in Patterson, New Jersey on December 19, 1956. Terrence loved the Lord and will be remembered for his strong faith. He was a loving father, grandfather, and brother. Being a grandfather was something he was very proud of. He will be deeply missed.
He is survived...
Stenson Levonette Conley
Oct 15, 2024
Stenson Levonette Conley gained his wings on Tuesday, October15, 2024.
Stenson was born in Buncombe County on May 13, 1955 to Eula Jean Conley. Stenson was a former Winston-Salem State University head women’s basketball coach, track and field and cross-country coach.
Stenson graduated from Winston-Salem State University in 1977 with his bachelor of science and was a member of the men’s basketball...
Betty Ann Kerley Watson
Oct 15, 2024
Betty Ann Kerley Watson, 72, of Marion, peacefully passed from this life on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at her home with her loving family by her side.
A native of McDowell County, Betty was born on October 29, 1951 to the late Reverend J.C. Kerley and Oma Ellison Kerley. She was also preceded in death by a brother, George Kerley; a...
Debra Jane Hudgins Roland
Oct 14, 2024
Debra Jane Hudgins Roland, 60, of Marion, passed away at Memorial Mission Hospital on Monday, October 14, 2024.
Debra was a McDowell County native, born to the late Alfred Gene Hudgins and the late Betty Jane Noblitt Maynor on October 17, 1963.
She enjoyed going to old car shows and playing games on her tablet in her spare time. Debra was fiercely...
Laurel Ann Young Stewart
Oct 14, 2024
Laurel Ann Young Stewart, 59, of Spruce Pine passed away on Monday, afternoon at Memorial Mission in Asheville.
Laurel was born in Mecklenburg County on June 9, 1965 to her late mother and father, Thurman Young and Alice Arlene Ramsey Young. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Jeff Stewart.
She was known as a loving mother, sister and grandmother...
Oscar Eugene Steadman
Oct 13, 2024
Oscar Eugene Steadman, 73, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital in Lenoir.
Oscar was born in Hendersonville, NC on June 1, 1951, to Virginia “Becky” Corn Steadman and the late Robert Lee Steadman. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the...
Jamie "Buddy" Christopher Hensley
Oct 12, 2024
Jamie "Buddy" Hensley, born on November 16, 1958, in Buncombe County, left this world on October 12, 2024, at UNC Blue Ridge. Jamie was a cherished husband, a dedicated family man, and an avid musician whose lifelong passion for music brought joy to many.
From the age of five, Jamie exhibited a profound love for music, particularly through the bass guitar....
Eva Ilona Vass Richter
Oct 11, 2024
Eva Ilona Vass Richter, 77, of Marion, passed away at her residence on Friday, October 11, 2024.
Eva was born in Budapest Hungary on April 27, 1947 to Emery Vass and Maria Szak Vass who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her son, Raymond Richter.
She was known as a hard working woman who was a loving...
Robert Wagner Jarvis
Oct 11, 2024
Robert Wagner Jarvis Sr., 89, of Spruce Pine, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024 at the NC State Veterans Home.
He was born in Camden, New Jersey on August 11, 1935 to the late Frederick Jarvis and Florence Hahn Jarvis.
Robert was a proud US Army Veteran. He was formerly the owner/operator of Jarvis Electric Motor shop in Camden N.J. and later...
Danny Huffman
Oct 11, 2024
Danny Van Huffman, of Marion, tragically passed away on his 61st birthday, Friday, October 11, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Charlotte, as a result of injuries he received during Hurricane Helene.
Danny was born in Valdese, NC, on October 11, 1963, to Barbara Hughes and the late Harold Huffman. Danny enjoyed a life of solitude in the...
Alice Dale Self Washburn
Oct 10, 2024
Alice Dale Self Washburn, 82, of Marion, passed away at home with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Mitchell County on April 5, 1942 to the late Plato Self and Lora Sparks Self. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, John Carl Washburn, Sr. who passed away the day after Alice’s birthday this...
Rev. Johnny Douglas Johnson
Oct 9, 2024
Rev. Johnny Douglas Johnson, age 77, a beloved figure and steadfast soldier of the faith, entered eternal rest on October 9, 2024, at The McDowell Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born January 19, 1947, Rev. Johnson dedicated his life to serving others through his ministry and many community engagements.
He began his ministry in 1970 when he accepted his first...
Martha Olive Bradley
Oct 7, 2024
Martha Olive Rhom Bradley, 80, of Nebo, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024, at her residence. Martha was born in McDowell County, NC, on January 12, 1944, to the late Carl Rhom and Vina Conner Rhom. She was married to Daniel Eugene Bradley, Sr.
She loved flowers and was an enthusiast of cats. Martha enjoyed reading and was an avid fan...
Yolanda Morales Valdez
Oct 4, 2024
Yolanda Morales Valdez, 68, of Marion, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 at Autumn Care of Marion.
She was born in Mexico on September 7, 1956 to the late Cecilio Morales and Sara Casas Morales.
Yolanda enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed knitting, gardening, and walking. She loved visiting her home country of Mexico. When her and her...
Charlotte Gymer
Oct 2, 2024
Charlotte Gymer, age 82, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Cedarbrook Residential Center.
No services are planned at this time.
Madge Ellen Bennett Bradley
Oct 2, 2024
Madge Ellen Bennett Bradley, 90, of Nebo, entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Madge passed away at her residence in Nebo, North Carolina.
Madge was born in Erwin, Tenn. On July 11, 1934 to the late Robert Bennett and the late Lula Williams Johnson. She is also preceded in death by her daughters, Zilpha Lowery, Gail Couch and...
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