Obituaries
Hazel Vess McPeters
Aug 22, 2023
Hazel Vess McPeters, 92, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at the Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center.
She was born in McDowell County to the late Otis Theodore Vess and Flossie Odell Elliott Vess. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Bruce McPeters; daughter, Vicky Lynn McPeters; and three siblings, Frank Vess, Roy Vess, and Lothella...
Pamela Jean Gooding
Aug 22, 2023
Pamela Jean Gooding, 62, of Marion passed away at Mission Hospital-McDowell on Tuesday, August 22, 2023.
She was born in Kinston, NC to the late Cecil Gooding and the late Norma Jean Ross.
Pamela is survived by her sister Donna Lynn Gooding Harris and her husband Tandy, nephew Ross and niece Caroline. In addition she is survived by many...
Debra Lee Minish Webb
Aug 21, 2023
Debra Lee Minish Webb, 68, of Morganton, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
A native of McDowell County, she was born April 3, 1955 to the late Harold Bruce Minish and Betty Jean Lindsey Ellis. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Allen Minish, Larry Sparks, and Lynn Sparks.
Debbie...
Jonathan James Stroud
Aug 20, 2023
Jonathan James Stroud, 37, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023.
He was born in Burke County to Scott Stroud and Karen Jean Curtis Stroud on August 24, 1985. Jonathan was known to have a heart of gold and was always helping those in his neighborhood. He was a great mechanic and could fix anything he set...
Timothy Wayne Stephenson
Aug 20, 2023
Master Trooper Timothy Wayne Stephenson, 59, of Marion, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 20, 2023 at UNC Health Blue Ridge.
He was born in Asheville on June 2, 1964 to the late Pastor Francis Daniel Stephenson, who was a Baptist minister for more than 55 years, and the late Betty Jo Stephenson. He is also preceded in death...
Lori Beth Cox
Aug 18, 2023
Lori Beth Cox, 40, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 18, 2023.
She was born in Greeneville, Tennessee on August 2, 1983. Lori loved listening to music and reading. She will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her husband, John Wayne Bailey; father, Donnie Everett Cox; mother, Rosa Lee Garland Stanley; her daughter, Zoe Hendrix...
Leroy Albert Price
Aug 18, 2023
Leroy “Bud” Albert Price, 75, of Gaffney, SC, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
Bud was born in McDowell County, NC on April 15, 1948, to the late Clarence Albert Price and Hazel Jean Ellington Price. He was married to his wife of 55 years, Rita Dills Price. Bud...
Donna Jean Hampton Stepp
Aug 17, 2023
Donna Jean Hampton Stepp, 62, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
She was born in Burke County on August 25, 1960 to the late Charles Hampton and Nora Wigley Hampton.
No services are planned at this time.
James "Jim" Cecil Varner
Aug 17, 2023
James “Jim” Cecil Varner of Marion, N.C. passed away on August 17 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. He was 78. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Beam Funeral Service. Rev. Jerry Lewis will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m.
Jim was born...
Rodger Guy Leach
Aug 15, 2023
Rodger Guy Leach, 63, of Union Mills, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
Rodger was born in Asheville, NC on February 2, 1960, to the late Troy Guy Leach and Lula Mae Arrowood Leach. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed camping and fishing. He was fond of water skiing and enjoyed being on the water....
Rev. Van Harold Davis
Aug 15, 2023
Rev. Van Harold Davis, 85, of Marion, went to be with the Lord at Autumn Care on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
Harold was born in McDowell County on April 1, 1938 to the late Chester Evan Davis and the late Mabel Rice Davis.
He and his wife Joyce organized Faith Tabernacle Church on March 8, 1964...
Roverna Hudgins Pinkerton
Aug 13, 2023
Roverna Hudgins Pinkerton, age 86, of Marion, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at the Solace Center of Asheville.
Roverna was born in McDowell County on June 9, 1937 to the late Arthur and Vennie Gouge Hudgins. Roverna was a member of Hicks Chapel Baptist Church. She retired from the McDowell County Schools food service following twenty years...
Haskel Jones Davis
Aug 13, 2023
Haskel Jones Davis, born 10/15/46 from Marion, NC, passed away on Aug 13, 2023, at the age of 76, in Asheville, NC. His sudden and short battle with cancer showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. He stayed strong until the moment he was ready to see his heavenly Father and be with his family in...
Ethan Gary Ball
Aug 13, 2023
Ethan Gary Ball, 23, of Old Fort, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at home surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness.
Ethan was born in McDowell County on April 26, 2000. He loved riding his 4-wheeler and fishing. He was also an avid gamer. He brought great joy to others and was always full of life.
...
John R. "Rob" Poole, Jr.
Aug 12, 2023
Our beloved son, John R. Poole, Jr. (Rob), 35 years old, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Tucson, AZ. Rob joined our Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven on Saturday, August 12, 2023.
Rob was the most kind, loving, and caring young man with a huge heart. Rob was adored by all of his family, friends, and every...
Coy Fender
Aug 11, 2023
Coy Fender, 93, of Marion, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
He was born in Burnsville on October 29, 1929 to the late George Allen Fender and Winnie Emmaline Bailey Fender. His wife, Helen Lucille Greer Fender, and his siblings, Clay Fender, Ray Fender, and Mae Fender Miller, also precede him...
Eunice Christine Brown
Aug 10, 2023
Eunice Christine Brown, 65, of Marion, passed away at Mission Hospital in Asheville on Thursday, August 10, 2023.
Christine was born in McDowell County on May 28, 1958 to the late John Lester Brown and the late Eunice Hogan Brown.
Christine was known for her big heart. She loved listening to gospel music and going gem mining....
Inez Freeman Fullbright
Aug 10, 2023
Inez Freeman Fullbright, 93, of Marion, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023 at McDowell Hospital.
Inez was born in Mitchell County, NC on June 27, 1930 to the late William Columbus Freeman and Stella Franklin Freeman. She was married to the late Fred Fullbright. Inez retired from Coates American after 36 years of service and attended...
Winston Levi Cox
Aug 9, 2023
Winston Levi Cox went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at home.
He was born on July 14, 2023 in Marion to Casey William Cox and Cember Grace Trulli. He brought great joy to all his loved ones during his time on earth.
Along with his parents, he is survived by his brother,...
Dorothy Mae Autrey
Aug 9, 2023
Dorothy Mae McPeters Autrey, 89, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at her residence.
Dorothy was born in Burnsville, NC on January 4, 1934 to the late Jesse and Geneva McPeters. She was married to her husband of 69 years, Reverend Randolph Autrey, who preceded her in death in 2022. Dorothy was a...
Hazel Vess McPeters
Aug 22, 2023
Hazel Vess McPeters, 92, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at the Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center.
She was born in McDowell County to the late Otis Theodore Vess and Flossie Odell Elliott Vess. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Bruce McPeters; daughter, Vicky Lynn McPeters; and three siblings, Frank Vess, Roy Vess, and Lothella...
Pamela Jean Gooding
Aug 22, 2023
Pamela Jean Gooding, 62, of Marion passed away at Mission Hospital-McDowell on Tuesday, August 22, 2023.
She was born in Kinston, NC to the late Cecil Gooding and the late Norma Jean Ross.
Pamela is survived by her sister Donna Lynn Gooding Harris and her husband Tandy, nephew Ross and niece Caroline. In addition she is survived by many...
Debra Lee Minish Webb
Aug 21, 2023
Debra Lee Minish Webb, 68, of Morganton, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
A native of McDowell County, she was born April 3, 1955 to the late Harold Bruce Minish and Betty Jean Lindsey Ellis. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Allen Minish, Larry Sparks, and Lynn Sparks.
Debbie...
Jonathan James Stroud
Aug 20, 2023
Jonathan James Stroud, 37, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023.
He was born in Burke County to Scott Stroud and Karen Jean Curtis Stroud on August 24, 1985. Jonathan was known to have a heart of gold and was always helping those in his neighborhood. He was a great mechanic and could fix anything he set...
Timothy Wayne Stephenson
Aug 20, 2023
Master Trooper Timothy Wayne Stephenson, 59, of Marion, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 20, 2023 at UNC Health Blue Ridge.
He was born in Asheville on June 2, 1964 to the late Pastor Francis Daniel Stephenson, who was a Baptist minister for more than 55 years, and the late Betty Jo Stephenson. He is also preceded in death...
Lori Beth Cox
Aug 18, 2023
Lori Beth Cox, 40, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 18, 2023.
She was born in Greeneville, Tennessee on August 2, 1983. Lori loved listening to music and reading. She will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her husband, John Wayne Bailey; father, Donnie Everett Cox; mother, Rosa Lee Garland Stanley; her daughter, Zoe Hendrix...
Leroy Albert Price
Aug 18, 2023
Leroy “Bud” Albert Price, 75, of Gaffney, SC, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
Bud was born in McDowell County, NC on April 15, 1948, to the late Clarence Albert Price and Hazel Jean Ellington Price. He was married to his wife of 55 years, Rita Dills Price. Bud...
Donna Jean Hampton Stepp
Aug 17, 2023
Donna Jean Hampton Stepp, 62, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
She was born in Burke County on August 25, 1960 to the late Charles Hampton and Nora Wigley Hampton.
No services are planned at this time.
James "Jim" Cecil Varner
Aug 17, 2023
James “Jim” Cecil Varner of Marion, N.C. passed away on August 17 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. He was 78. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Beam Funeral Service. Rev. Jerry Lewis will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m.
Jim was born...
Rodger Guy Leach
Aug 15, 2023
Rodger Guy Leach, 63, of Union Mills, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
Rodger was born in Asheville, NC on February 2, 1960, to the late Troy Guy Leach and Lula Mae Arrowood Leach. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed camping and fishing. He was fond of water skiing and enjoyed being on the water....
Rev. Van Harold Davis
Aug 15, 2023
Rev. Van Harold Davis, 85, of Marion, went to be with the Lord at Autumn Care on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
Harold was born in McDowell County on April 1, 1938 to the late Chester Evan Davis and the late Mabel Rice Davis.
He and his wife Joyce organized Faith Tabernacle Church on March 8, 1964...
Roverna Hudgins Pinkerton
Aug 13, 2023
Roverna Hudgins Pinkerton, age 86, of Marion, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at the Solace Center of Asheville.
Roverna was born in McDowell County on June 9, 1937 to the late Arthur and Vennie Gouge Hudgins. Roverna was a member of Hicks Chapel Baptist Church. She retired from the McDowell County Schools food service following twenty years...
Haskel Jones Davis
Aug 13, 2023
Haskel Jones Davis, born 10/15/46 from Marion, NC, passed away on Aug 13, 2023, at the age of 76, in Asheville, NC. His sudden and short battle with cancer showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. He stayed strong until the moment he was ready to see his heavenly Father and be with his family in...
Ethan Gary Ball
Aug 13, 2023
Ethan Gary Ball, 23, of Old Fort, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at home surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness.
Ethan was born in McDowell County on April 26, 2000. He loved riding his 4-wheeler and fishing. He was also an avid gamer. He brought great joy to others and was always full of life.
...
John R. "Rob" Poole, Jr.
Aug 12, 2023
Our beloved son, John R. Poole, Jr. (Rob), 35 years old, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Tucson, AZ. Rob joined our Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven on Saturday, August 12, 2023.
Rob was the most kind, loving, and caring young man with a huge heart. Rob was adored by all of his family, friends, and every...
Coy Fender
Aug 11, 2023
Coy Fender, 93, of Marion, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
He was born in Burnsville on October 29, 1929 to the late George Allen Fender and Winnie Emmaline Bailey Fender. His wife, Helen Lucille Greer Fender, and his siblings, Clay Fender, Ray Fender, and Mae Fender Miller, also precede him...
Eunice Christine Brown
Aug 10, 2023
Eunice Christine Brown, 65, of Marion, passed away at Mission Hospital in Asheville on Thursday, August 10, 2023.
Christine was born in McDowell County on May 28, 1958 to the late John Lester Brown and the late Eunice Hogan Brown.
Christine was known for her big heart. She loved listening to gospel music and going gem mining....
Inez Freeman Fullbright
Aug 10, 2023
Inez Freeman Fullbright, 93, of Marion, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023 at McDowell Hospital.
Inez was born in Mitchell County, NC on June 27, 1930 to the late William Columbus Freeman and Stella Franklin Freeman. She was married to the late Fred Fullbright. Inez retired from Coates American after 36 years of service and attended...
Winston Levi Cox
Aug 9, 2023
Winston Levi Cox went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at home.
He was born on July 14, 2023 in Marion to Casey William Cox and Cember Grace Trulli. He brought great joy to all his loved ones during his time on earth.
Along with his parents, he is survived by his brother,...
Dorothy Mae Autrey
Aug 9, 2023
Dorothy Mae McPeters Autrey, 89, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at her residence.
Dorothy was born in Burnsville, NC on January 4, 1934 to the late Jesse and Geneva McPeters. She was married to her husband of 69 years, Reverend Randolph Autrey, who preceded her in death in 2022. Dorothy was a...
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