Obituaries
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.
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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...
Ayden Scott Hollifield
Oct 20, 2023
Ayden Scott Hollifield, age 15, of Old Fort, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Friday, October 20, 2023 at his home.
He was born December 21, 2007 in McDowell County. Ayden was a student at The McDowell Academy of Innovation . He was a very smart young man who always made straight A’s. He aspired to be...
Dianne DeBerry Bonty
Oct 19, 2023
Dianne DeBerry Bonty, 69, of Marion, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center.
She was born in Brownsville, Tennessee on July 23, 1954 to the late Joe DeBerry and Esther Smith DeBerry. She spent most of her life in California before moving to Marion three years ago.
She graduated from Crenshaw High School...
Penny Denise Wall Walters
Oct 19, 2023
Penny Denise Wall Walters, 61, of Marion, passed away at her residence on Thursday, October 19, 2023.
Penny was born on October 23, 1961 in McDowell County to Martha Hill Wilson and the late James Greenlee Wall.
Penny was a beautiful soul that was loved and cherished by everyone that knew her. Friends and family knew Penny...
Lorraine Brittian
Oct 17, 2023
Lorraine Juliana Swatlowski Brittian, 90, of Morganton, NC, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023.
Lorraine was born in Ardoch, North Dakota on September 1, 1933, to the late Steve Swatlowski and Mary Korynta Swatlowski. She was married to the late Everett Brittian, her husband of 53 years.
In addition to her husband and...
Richard "Dick" Thomas Mustin
Oct 16, 2023
Richard “Dick” Thomas Mustin, 84, of Old Fort, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Dick was born on February 03, 1939 in Memphis TN. to George Thomas Mustin and Hallie Robinette Taylor who preceded him in death. His grandson, Thomas Ray Welch and his step-father, Ira Gene Taylor also preceded him...
Joseph W. Harris
Oct 16, 2023
Joseph W. Harris, of Old Fort, went to be with his Heavenly Father on October 16, 2023.
He was born July 16, 1935 in McDowell County to the late John and Tercie Dalton Harris.
He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Lillian; his children, Sharon Dennie, Michael and Janice Harris, and Joan and Frank...
Tice Randolph
Oct 16, 2023
Tice Randolph, 80, of Marion, passed away at his residence on Monday, October 16, 2023.
Tice was born in Yancey County to the late Hobert Randolph and the late Queen Belle Honeycutt Randolph on December 16, 1942.
His wife, Barbara Howell Randolph; his great grandson, Turner Stump and seven siblings also preceded him in death.
Tice Randolph was a...
Stephen Jay Thomas
Oct 15, 2023
On Sunday October 15, 2023, Stephen Jay Thomas of Marion, age 67, entered his heavenly home to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Stephen was born on October 9, 1956 in McDowell County to the late James Creed Thomas and the late Bonnie Lucille Wilson Thomas.
In his later years, Stephen dedicated his life...
Florence Ledford
Oct 15, 2023
Florence Jean Harris Ledford, 73, of Marion, passed away peacefully and was received into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, October 15, 2023.
Florence was born in Erwin, Tennessee on March 6, 1950, to the late Charlie Lee Harris and Pansy Cooper Harris. She was married to the late Harold James Ledford. Florence was a...
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...
Ayden Scott Hollifield
Oct 20, 2023
Ayden Scott Hollifield, age 15, of Old Fort, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Friday, October 20, 2023 at his home.
He was born December 21, 2007 in McDowell County. Ayden was a student at The McDowell Academy of Innovation . He was a very smart young man who always made straight A’s. He aspired to be...
Dianne DeBerry Bonty
Oct 19, 2023
Dianne DeBerry Bonty, 69, of Marion, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center.
She was born in Brownsville, Tennessee on July 23, 1954 to the late Joe DeBerry and Esther Smith DeBerry. She spent most of her life in California before moving to Marion three years ago.
She graduated from Crenshaw High School...
Penny Denise Wall Walters
Oct 19, 2023
Penny Denise Wall Walters, 61, of Marion, passed away at her residence on Thursday, October 19, 2023.
Penny was born on October 23, 1961 in McDowell County to Martha Hill Wilson and the late James Greenlee Wall.
Penny was a beautiful soul that was loved and cherished by everyone that knew her. Friends and family knew Penny...
Lorraine Brittian
Oct 17, 2023
Lorraine Juliana Swatlowski Brittian, 90, of Morganton, NC, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023.
Lorraine was born in Ardoch, North Dakota on September 1, 1933, to the late Steve Swatlowski and Mary Korynta Swatlowski. She was married to the late Everett Brittian, her husband of 53 years.
In addition to her husband and...
Richard "Dick" Thomas Mustin
Oct 16, 2023
Richard “Dick” Thomas Mustin, 84, of Old Fort, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Dick was born on February 03, 1939 in Memphis TN. to George Thomas Mustin and Hallie Robinette Taylor who preceded him in death. His grandson, Thomas Ray Welch and his step-father, Ira Gene Taylor also preceded him...
Joseph W. Harris
Oct 16, 2023
Joseph W. Harris, of Old Fort, went to be with his Heavenly Father on October 16, 2023.
He was born July 16, 1935 in McDowell County to the late John and Tercie Dalton Harris.
He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Lillian; his children, Sharon Dennie, Michael and Janice Harris, and Joan and Frank...
Tice Randolph
Oct 16, 2023
Tice Randolph, 80, of Marion, passed away at his residence on Monday, October 16, 2023.
Tice was born in Yancey County to the late Hobert Randolph and the late Queen Belle Honeycutt Randolph on December 16, 1942.
His wife, Barbara Howell Randolph; his great grandson, Turner Stump and seven siblings also preceded him in death.
Tice Randolph was a...
Stephen Jay Thomas
Oct 15, 2023
On Sunday October 15, 2023, Stephen Jay Thomas of Marion, age 67, entered his heavenly home to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Stephen was born on October 9, 1956 in McDowell County to the late James Creed Thomas and the late Bonnie Lucille Wilson Thomas.
In his later years, Stephen dedicated his life...
Florence Ledford
Oct 15, 2023
Florence Jean Harris Ledford, 73, of Marion, passed away peacefully and was received into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, October 15, 2023.
Florence was born in Erwin, Tennessee on March 6, 1950, to the late Charlie Lee Harris and Pansy Cooper Harris. She was married to the late Harold James Ledford. Florence was a...
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