Obituaries
John Howard Melanson
Jun 20, 2023
John Howard Melanson, age 64, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away onTuesday, June 20, 2023 at Nebo, Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation Facility.A native of Texas, John was born in the tiny, one-caution light, JeffersonCounty town of Hamshire on June 2, 1959 to the late John “Johnny” ArthurMelanson and the late Mildred Carolie Busby Melanson. He lived with hisfamily in...
Coy Lee Wilson
Jun 20, 2023
Coy Lee Wilson, 76, of Marion, left his earthly home on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 to spend eternity with his beloved wife Barbara in Heaven.
Coy was born in Yancey County, NC on April 20, 1947 to the late AA Wilson and the late Della Banks Wilson.
He was a former member of Ashworth Road Baptist Church...
Robin Hall South
Jun 20, 2023
Robin Hall South, 62, of Nebo, passed away at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
Robin was born in Marion, NC on August 2, 1960 to the late Cleveland Wayne Hall and the late Louise Grindstaff Hall. She loved to read and was a loving sister and aunt.
Preceding Robin in death including her parents...
William Harry Wright
Jun 19, 2023
William “Bill” Harry Wright, 67, of Marion passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at Asheville Specialty Hospital.
Bill was born in Hesperia, MI, on June 8, 1956, to the late Harry W. Wright and the late Audrey Wolcott Wright. Bill enjoyed hunting with his friends Larry Stevens and Mike Young. He especially enjoyed Turkey hunting. Bill was...
Eleuterio Cardenas Cruz
Jun 19, 2023
Eleuterio Cardenas Cruz, 44, of Marion, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2022.
Eleuterio was born in Veracruz, Mexico on November 19, 1978 to the late Ignacio Cardenas Robles and Ernestina Cruz Arriola.
Eleuterio was an avid America soccer fan. He loved to fish and had a great sense of humor. He really enjoyed making others laugh. Eleuterio was...
Ephraim Kirby "E.K." Brown
Jun 19, 2023
Ephraim Kirby “E.K.” Brown, 71, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Onslow County on May 22, 1952 to the late Lyman Brown and Myrtie Louise Richardson Brown. He is also preceded in death by two siblings, Eloise Brown Parker and Frank Brown.
...
Stella Allene Holley Case
Jun 18, 2023
Stella Allene Holley Case, 91, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday morning, June 18, 2023 at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation.
A native of Kingsport, Tennessee, Stella was born February 11, 1932 to the late Bryan Orman Holley and Thelma Beatrice Sanders Holley.
Stella was a very hardworking woman who worked for many years at both...
Clover Elliott McDaniel
Jun 17, 2023
Clover Ethel Elliott McDaniel, 100, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Henderson Care Center in Forest City.
She was born November 17, 1922 in Rutherford County to the late Claude and Clotilda Frady Elliott. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Grady McDaniel; her sons, Dale Newman McDaniel, Russell Eugene...
Ray Wilson DeWitt
Jun 17, 2023
Ray Wilson DeWitt, 80, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Ray was born in Charleston, SC on June 17, 1943, to the late Woodrow R. DeWitt and Earline Roberts DeWitt. He was married to his wife of 25 years, Judith Mae Herndon DeWitt. Ray was a member of New Manna...
Coleman Earl "Bo" Freeman
Jun 17, 2023
Coleman Earl “Bo” Freeman, 75, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Autumn Care of Marion.
Bo was born in Marion on September 16, 1947 to the late Ronald Earl Freeman and Helen Louise Owensby Freeman. A brother, Bob Freeman, also precedes him in death.
Bo retired from Collins and Aikman as a...
Joseph James Taylor
Jun 16, 2023
Joseph “Joe” James Taylor, 44, of Morganton, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, at his residence.
Joe was born in Owosso, Michigan on May 26, 1979, to Elbert David Taylor and Patricia Vavricka Taylor. Joe enjoyed music and working with his hands. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He will be greatly missed...
Virginia McBee Cross
Jun 16, 2023
Cherished by her family and friends, and loved by those who knew her; Virginia McBee Cross,88, of Marion, North Carolina, left this world for her heavenly home on Friday, June 16, 2023 atMission Hospital McDowell.
She was born in Richmond, Virginia on October 2, 1934 to the late Dr. Paul Thomas McBee andIvy Lillian Sandy McBee. A sister, Carolyn Morphy,...
Billy Eugene Proffitt, Sr.
Jun 14, 2023
Billy Eugene Proffitt, Sr., 86, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.
A native of Yancey County, Billy was born November 5, 1936 to the late Porter Proffitt and Delphia Austin Proffitt. His brother, Archie “Uncle Bud” Proffitt, also precedes him in death.
He worked for many...
Rev. Ray Stockton
Jun 13, 2023
Rev. Montie Ray Stockton of Marion, left his earthly home on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 to enter into the arms of his Lord and Savior.
Ray was born in Erwin, Tennessee on August 7, 1946 to the late Rev. Arcemus Stockton and the late Georgia Hopson Stockton Lavender. Preceding him in death along with his parents and his...
Barbara Jane Bradley
Jun 13, 2023
Barbara Jane McCurry Bradley, 67, of Old Fort, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the home of her daughter.
Barbara was born in Lincoln County, NC on April 3, 1956, to the late Floyd McCurry and Myrtle Robinson McCurry. She was married to her husband of nearly 50 years, Steve Bradley. Barbara was a member...
Beverly Ann Watson
Jun 12, 2023
Beverly Ann Watson, 47, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 unexpectedly at her home.
A native of Marion, she was born January 7, 1976 to Bea Bailey Watson Whisenant and the late Robert L. Watson. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Kathy Shook, and a brother, Dan Watson.
Beverly was...
Narciso Hernandez
Jun 11, 2023
Narciso Hernandez, 81, of Marion, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Deer Park Health and Rehab.
He was born in San Jeronimo, Mexico, to Jose Hernandez and Soledad Corrales. Survivors include his wife, Adela Juarez; nine children, Angela Irene, Miguel, Jorge, Roberto, Patricia, Rolando, Gricelda, and Victor Hernandez; a sister, Elena Hernandez; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A...
Stephen Douglas Cantrell
Jun 11, 2023
Stephen Douglas Cantrell, 58, of Valdese, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at UNC Health Care Blue Ridge.
Stephen was born in Burke County, NC, to the late Julian Burrell Cantrell and Betty Vanhorn Cantrell. He was known as a people person who loved everyone. He loved being around people and liked to hug everyone he met....
Jerry Lee Sexton
Jun 10, 2023
Jerry Lee Sexton, 76, of Marion, passed away, Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Mission McDowell Hospital.
Jerry was born in Buncombe County, NC on July 28, 1946, to the late Kenneth Hugh Sexton and Geneva Payne Sexton. Jerry was married to his wife of 40 years, Phyllis Ann Plemmons Sexton. He was of Baptist faith and...
Joyce Day
Jun 10, 2023
Joyce Louise Devine Day, 67, of Drexel, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Autumn care of Drexel.
Joyce was born in Newton, NC to the late James and Lou Devine. She was a member of River of Life Church of God in Valdese. Throughout her life, Joyce was a registered nurse who was known for...
John Howard Melanson
Jun 20, 2023
John Howard Melanson, age 64, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away onTuesday, June 20, 2023 at Nebo, Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation Facility.A native of Texas, John was born in the tiny, one-caution light, JeffersonCounty town of Hamshire on June 2, 1959 to the late John “Johnny” ArthurMelanson and the late Mildred Carolie Busby Melanson. He lived with hisfamily in...
Coy Lee Wilson
Jun 20, 2023
Coy Lee Wilson, 76, of Marion, left his earthly home on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 to spend eternity with his beloved wife Barbara in Heaven.
Coy was born in Yancey County, NC on April 20, 1947 to the late AA Wilson and the late Della Banks Wilson.
He was a former member of Ashworth Road Baptist Church...
Robin Hall South
Jun 20, 2023
Robin Hall South, 62, of Nebo, passed away at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
Robin was born in Marion, NC on August 2, 1960 to the late Cleveland Wayne Hall and the late Louise Grindstaff Hall. She loved to read and was a loving sister and aunt.
Preceding Robin in death including her parents...
William Harry Wright
Jun 19, 2023
William “Bill” Harry Wright, 67, of Marion passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at Asheville Specialty Hospital.
Bill was born in Hesperia, MI, on June 8, 1956, to the late Harry W. Wright and the late Audrey Wolcott Wright. Bill enjoyed hunting with his friends Larry Stevens and Mike Young. He especially enjoyed Turkey hunting. Bill was...
Eleuterio Cardenas Cruz
Jun 19, 2023
Eleuterio Cardenas Cruz, 44, of Marion, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2022.
Eleuterio was born in Veracruz, Mexico on November 19, 1978 to the late Ignacio Cardenas Robles and Ernestina Cruz Arriola.
Eleuterio was an avid America soccer fan. He loved to fish and had a great sense of humor. He really enjoyed making others laugh. Eleuterio was...
Ephraim Kirby "E.K." Brown
Jun 19, 2023
Ephraim Kirby “E.K.” Brown, 71, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Onslow County on May 22, 1952 to the late Lyman Brown and Myrtie Louise Richardson Brown. He is also preceded in death by two siblings, Eloise Brown Parker and Frank Brown.
...
Stella Allene Holley Case
Jun 18, 2023
Stella Allene Holley Case, 91, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday morning, June 18, 2023 at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation.
A native of Kingsport, Tennessee, Stella was born February 11, 1932 to the late Bryan Orman Holley and Thelma Beatrice Sanders Holley.
Stella was a very hardworking woman who worked for many years at both...
Clover Elliott McDaniel
Jun 17, 2023
Clover Ethel Elliott McDaniel, 100, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Henderson Care Center in Forest City.
She was born November 17, 1922 in Rutherford County to the late Claude and Clotilda Frady Elliott. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Grady McDaniel; her sons, Dale Newman McDaniel, Russell Eugene...
Ray Wilson DeWitt
Jun 17, 2023
Ray Wilson DeWitt, 80, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Ray was born in Charleston, SC on June 17, 1943, to the late Woodrow R. DeWitt and Earline Roberts DeWitt. He was married to his wife of 25 years, Judith Mae Herndon DeWitt. Ray was a member of New Manna...
Coleman Earl "Bo" Freeman
Jun 17, 2023
Coleman Earl “Bo” Freeman, 75, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Autumn Care of Marion.
Bo was born in Marion on September 16, 1947 to the late Ronald Earl Freeman and Helen Louise Owensby Freeman. A brother, Bob Freeman, also precedes him in death.
Bo retired from Collins and Aikman as a...
Joseph James Taylor
Jun 16, 2023
Joseph “Joe” James Taylor, 44, of Morganton, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, at his residence.
Joe was born in Owosso, Michigan on May 26, 1979, to Elbert David Taylor and Patricia Vavricka Taylor. Joe enjoyed music and working with his hands. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He will be greatly missed...
Virginia McBee Cross
Jun 16, 2023
Cherished by her family and friends, and loved by those who knew her; Virginia McBee Cross,88, of Marion, North Carolina, left this world for her heavenly home on Friday, June 16, 2023 atMission Hospital McDowell.
She was born in Richmond, Virginia on October 2, 1934 to the late Dr. Paul Thomas McBee andIvy Lillian Sandy McBee. A sister, Carolyn Morphy,...
Billy Eugene Proffitt, Sr.
Jun 14, 2023
Billy Eugene Proffitt, Sr., 86, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.
A native of Yancey County, Billy was born November 5, 1936 to the late Porter Proffitt and Delphia Austin Proffitt. His brother, Archie “Uncle Bud” Proffitt, also precedes him in death.
He worked for many...
Rev. Ray Stockton
Jun 13, 2023
Rev. Montie Ray Stockton of Marion, left his earthly home on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 to enter into the arms of his Lord and Savior.
Ray was born in Erwin, Tennessee on August 7, 1946 to the late Rev. Arcemus Stockton and the late Georgia Hopson Stockton Lavender. Preceding him in death along with his parents and his...
Barbara Jane Bradley
Jun 13, 2023
Barbara Jane McCurry Bradley, 67, of Old Fort, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the home of her daughter.
Barbara was born in Lincoln County, NC on April 3, 1956, to the late Floyd McCurry and Myrtle Robinson McCurry. She was married to her husband of nearly 50 years, Steve Bradley. Barbara was a member...
Beverly Ann Watson
Jun 12, 2023
Beverly Ann Watson, 47, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 unexpectedly at her home.
A native of Marion, she was born January 7, 1976 to Bea Bailey Watson Whisenant and the late Robert L. Watson. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Kathy Shook, and a brother, Dan Watson.
Beverly was...
Narciso Hernandez
Jun 11, 2023
Narciso Hernandez, 81, of Marion, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Deer Park Health and Rehab.
He was born in San Jeronimo, Mexico, to Jose Hernandez and Soledad Corrales. Survivors include his wife, Adela Juarez; nine children, Angela Irene, Miguel, Jorge, Roberto, Patricia, Rolando, Gricelda, and Victor Hernandez; a sister, Elena Hernandez; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A...
Stephen Douglas Cantrell
Jun 11, 2023
Stephen Douglas Cantrell, 58, of Valdese, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at UNC Health Care Blue Ridge.
Stephen was born in Burke County, NC, to the late Julian Burrell Cantrell and Betty Vanhorn Cantrell. He was known as a people person who loved everyone. He loved being around people and liked to hug everyone he met....
Jerry Lee Sexton
Jun 10, 2023
Jerry Lee Sexton, 76, of Marion, passed away, Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Mission McDowell Hospital.
Jerry was born in Buncombe County, NC on July 28, 1946, to the late Kenneth Hugh Sexton and Geneva Payne Sexton. Jerry was married to his wife of 40 years, Phyllis Ann Plemmons Sexton. He was of Baptist faith and...
Joyce Day
Jun 10, 2023
Joyce Louise Devine Day, 67, of Drexel, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Autumn care of Drexel.
Joyce was born in Newton, NC to the late James and Lou Devine. She was a member of River of Life Church of God in Valdese. Throughout her life, Joyce was a registered nurse who was known for...
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