Obituaries

Ricky Jay Clubb

Aug 7, 2023

Ricky Jay Clubb, 68, of Nebo, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

A man who is known and is loved by everyone who knew him. He showed kindness to everyone who crossed his path and touched so many people's lives. He was a good Christian man who followed God blindly and deeply invested...

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Fred William Cline

Aug 6, 2023

Mr. Fred William Cline, age 71, of Marion went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 6, 2023. He was born in McDowell County on September 10, 1951 to the late Fred and Lucy Duncan Cline.

Fred was a member of the West Marion Baptist Church. He was an original member of the McDowell County EMS which...

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Jack Norville

Aug 6, 2023

Jack Norville, 73, of Union Mills, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.

Jack was born in Rutherford County, NC on July 10, 1950, to the late Bill and Eva Norville. He was married to the late Donna Norville. Jack was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church in...

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Kimberly Owensby Proctor

Aug 5, 2023

Kimberly Owensby Proctor, age 58, of Morganton, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 5, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born March 25, 1965 to the late Jim Holtzclaw and Betty Bright Holtzclaw.

Kim was known for her outgoing personality, and was always willing to help others no matter who they were or...

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Walter Ray Cheek

Aug 4, 2023

Walter "Ray" Cheek, 81, of Marion, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023 at Mission McDowell Hospital.

Ray was born in McDowell County, NC on April 24, 1942, to the late Lee Adam Cheek and Flossie Thelma McKinney Cheek. He was married to his wife of 21 years, Reba McKinney Cheek. Ray was a Christian who served...

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Frances Aldridge

Aug 3, 2023

Frances Irene Brandon Aldridge, age 93, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, with her daughters, Linda and Libby, by her side.

Frances was born June 27, 1930, in Clover, S.C., to Earl Price Brandon and Janie Irene (Barnes) Brandon. After her mother’s death when she was less than two years of age, and...

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Doris Vess Buff

Aug 2, 2023

Doris Vess Buff, 92, of Marion, passed away at Rose Hill Retirement Community on the evening of Wednesday, August 2, 2023.

Doris was born in McDowell County on April 21, 1931 to the late Claude Vess and the late China Fender Vess. She is also preceded in death by her first husband, Bill Nunnally and her second husband,...

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Michael Keith "Bubba" Hicks

Aug 1, 2023

Michael Keith “Bubba” Hicks, 56, of Marion, passed away at The McDowell Hospital on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

Bubba was born in Marion to Alfred Hicks and Linda Hollifield Hicks. He was known as a talker with a great sense of humor and was a huge KISS fan. Bubba enjoyed putting together and painting model cars. He will...

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Amanda Marie Edwards

Aug 1, 2023

Amanda “Mandy” Marie Edwards, 32, of Nebo, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Mission Hospital McDowell.

She was born November 29, 1990 in Morganton. Mandy was a loving daughter, granddaughter, sister, and friend, but her favorite title was being a mother. She was a wonderful mother and loved her daughter tremendously. Her daughter loved her greatly in...

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Michael Alen Hughes

Jul 31, 2023

Michael Alen Hughes, 58, of Old Fort, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.

A native of Gaston County, he was born November 2, 1964. He worked in the heating and air business. He enjoyed fishing and going to auctions. Michael was a fan of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. He loved riding and attending...

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Belinda Lee Cooper Fort

Jul 27, 2023

Belinda Lee Cooper Fort, 67, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.

She was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 13, 1956 to the late Joseph Cooper and Patricia Stevens Cooper. A son, Patrick Ackerman and a brother, Raymond Koopman, also precede her in death.

Belinda worked for...

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Lloyd Roger Crowder Sr.

Jul 26, 2023

Rev. Lloyd Roger Crowder Sr. went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

Lloyd was born in Mitchell County on June 8, 1949 to the late Roscoe Walter Crowder Sr. and the late Edith Julie Riddle Crowder.

Lloyd served the Lord and was an ordained minister for thirty-three years. He was one of thirteen...

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Kristin Brooke Rutherford

Jul 25, 2023

Kristin Brooke Rutherford, 27, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

She was born in Marion on September 18, 1995 to Bo Rutherford and the late Rhonda Rumfelt. Along with her mother, she is preceded in death by her grandmother, Trudy Rumfelt and an uncle, Darrell Rumfelt.

Kris loved people, especially...

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Jordan Robert Blake Stapleton

Jul 23, 2023

Jordan Robert Blake Stapleton, 20, of Nebo, NC, was called home to Jesus on Sunday, July 23, 2023. Jordan was born to Kimberly Stapleton on February 4, 2003. He graduated from McDowell High School and was previously employed in construction with his brother Cody Mashburn.

Jordan loved fishing, playing video games, and camping with his siblings and cousins....

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Calvin Godfrey Penland

Jul 23, 2023

Calvin Godfrey Penland, 79, of Marion, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

Calvin was born in Yancey County, NC on February 9, 1944, to the late Arnold and Vergie Penland. He was married to the late Patsy Penland, who passed away in 1988. Calvin was a truck driver for more...

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Daniel Eugene Hollifield

Jul 23, 2023

On July 23, 2023, Daniel Eugene Hollifield passed away after a brief illness into the arms of Jesus Christ to that Heavenly Home.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Brenda Painter Hollifield; one brother, Michael; two sisters, Joyce and Rebekah; two nephews; five great nieces; and two great nephews.

Daniel "Gene" was born to Gilkey...

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Hicks Neal Moore

Jul 21, 2023

Hicks Neal Moore, 82, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

A native of McDowell County, he was born October 6, 1940 to the late Ransom Moore and Elsie Williams Moore. He is also preceded in death by four siblings, Joyce Bailey, Earl Moore, Donald Moore, and Dennis Moore.

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Michael Bill Cox

Jul 21, 2023

Michael Bill Cox, 64, of Marion, passed away at Autumn Care of Drexel on Friday, July 21, 2023.

Michael was born to the late Bill Wylie Cox and the late Joretta Hefner Cox in McDowell County on October 28, 1958.

Michael was a member of Pleasant Hill Methodist Church. He retired from the NC Department of Public Safety as...

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Sam Buckner

Jul 20, 2023

On the night of Thursday, July 20, 2023, Sam Buckner passed away at Carepartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, Sam was born on February 24, 1948 to the late George and Julia Ann Bean Buckner.

He is preceded in death by six brothers and seven sisters.

Sam was a faithful member...

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Brian Lee Tepper

Jul 20, 2023

Brian Lee Tepper, 49, of Marion, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

He was born April 30, 1974 to the late Conrad Tepper and Esther Macie Roberts Tepper. Brian was a funny and social man who loved people. His family, especially his daughter and stepson, meant the most to him. He often referred...

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