Obituaries

Rena Louise Roland Strickland

Oct 15, 2023

Mrs. Rena Louise Roland Strickland, age 78, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 15, 2023. She was born in McDowell County on August 31, 1945 to the late Pless Tom Roland and Maine Thomas Whitesides.

Rena was a member of the Grandview Baptist Church where she was a former Sunday school teacher. She...

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Timmy Leon Roper

Oct 14, 2023

Timmy Leon Roper, age 63, passed away at Mission McDowell Hospital on Saturday, October 14,2023. He was born in Rutherford County on September 04, 1960, to the late Jimmy Leon Roper and Emily Murphy Buyers. Along with his parents, Timmy was preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie Roper.

Timmy was a Christian and attended Carsons Chapel. He loved camping,...

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Joanne Ferguson

Oct 14, 2023

Joanne Ferguson, 53, of Marion, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023, at McDowell Hospital.

Joanne was born in Marion, NC on October 27, 1969, to Harvey Ferguson and the late Janie Hensley Ferguson. She attended Non-Denominational Church of God in Marion. Joanne loved listening to Gospel music and had a warm personality. Children were the enjoyment...

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Eugene Ray "Ootsie" Brown, Jr.

Oct 14, 2023

Eugene Ray Brown, Jr. "Ootsie", 80, of Marion passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the WNC Veteran's Home in Black Mountain. Gene was born in McDowell County on November 5, 1942 to Eugene Ray Brown, Sr. and Marjorie Tate Brown who preceded him in death. Following graduation at Marion High Gene attended Appalachian State...

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Harley Lee Morgan

Oct 13, 2023

Harley Lee Morgan, 80, of Marion, passed away peacefully, on Friday, October 13,2023, at McDowell Hospital.

Harley was born in McDowell County, NC on December 14, 1942, to the late JohnMorgan and Althea Elizabeth Gillespie Morgan. He was married to the late DorothyMorgan, who passed away in 2022. Harley was a member of Ridgeway Freewill BaptistChurch and was a professional...

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Aaron Keith Duncan

Oct 13, 2023

During the early morning of Friday, October 13th, 2023, Aaron "Keith" Duncan left Mission Hospital in Asheville and walked through the gates of Heaven into the arms of his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. Born in Greenville SC on an Air Force Base on January 26th, 1960 to the late Jennings "Sweat Pea" Duncan and Shirley Harris...

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Lorene Rathbone Rumfelt

Oct 13, 2023

Lorene Rathbone Rumfelt, 77, of Nebo, passed away at her residence on Friday, October 13, 2023.

Lorene was born in Yancey County on March 29, 1946 to Kenneth Rathbone and Zora Mae Rathbone who preceded her in death. Her husband, Ernest Woody Rumfelt and two sisters Geraldine Jensen and Essie Ward and a brother, J.D. Wilson also preceded...

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Pamela Gayle Bowman Blanton

Oct 9, 2023

Pamela Gayle Bowman Blanton, 77, of Marion, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at Memorial Mission Hospital.

She was born in Greensboro, North Carolina on August 14, 1946 to the late Norman Bowman and Janie Elizabeth Sharpe Bowman.

Pam was a teacher and retired from Nebo Elementary School. She impacted the lives of many students during her...

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Judith Elaine Allen Lindsay

Oct 9, 2023

Judith Elaine Allen Lindsay, 88, of Nebo, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation.

She was born in Sullivan County Tennessee on December 28, 1934 and was the daughter of the late Archie D. Allen and Julia Elizabeth Huffaker Allen.

Judy retired from Drexel Furniture. She was a member of the Seventh-day...

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Jerry Dean Carswell

Oct 8, 2023

Jerry Dean Carswell, 69, of Nebo, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023 at his home.

A native of McDowell County, he was born January 16, 1954 to the late Lenoir Douglas Carswell and Hazel Belle Lawing Carswell. He is also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Madison Carswell; a brother, Leon Carswell; and a sister, Patty Fincher.

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Joyce Ann Burleson Davis

Oct 8, 2023

Joyce Ann Burleson Davis, age 88 died peacefully on October 8, 2023, at Carolina Caring Sherrill’s Ford Hospice House. Joyce was the eldest child of Chester and Pansy Burleson, and was predeceased by her husband, John, as well as her parents and two brothers.

Joyce is remembered for her gracious and giving heart, and for the many years of...

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Caleb Salathiel Urbina

Oct 6, 2023

Caleb Salathiel Urbina, 17, of Marion, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 at his home.

He was born in Marion on May 25, 2006. Caleb was a faithful member of Iglesia Betel and Nebo Crossing Church. He was a Senior at Nebo Crossing Academy where he excelled at multiple sports. He had a contagious smile and was always...

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Gary Wayne Finley

Oct 5, 2023

Gary Wayne Finley, 69, of Marion, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the Charles F. George VA Medical Center in Asheville.

Gary was born in McDowell County, NC on September 21, 1954 to the late Earl Ray Finley and Gladys Lewis Finley. He was married to his wife of 41 years, Carolyn Jane Anderson Finley....

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Daniel Hooper Monteith

Oct 3, 2023

Daniel Hooper Monteith, 72, of Marion, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

Daniel was born in Buncombe County on April 1, 1951 to the late Frank Monteith and the late Verna Hooper Monteith. He is also preceded in death by his sisters, Tammy V. Monteith and Francia “Fran” Deweese.

Daniel was a...

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Joseph John Unick

Oct 3, 2023

On the evening of Tuesday, October 03, 2023, Joseph John Unick passed away unexpectedly at his residence.

Joseph was born to Thomas F. Unick and Gail P. Cannon Unick in Ashland, OH., on May 05, 1975. Both of his parents preceded him in death.

Joseph was a loving father and coach. He was an avid Ohio State...

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Helene Caroline Fox Curtin

Oct 3, 2023

Helene Caroline Fox Curtin, 98, of Nebo, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Carolina Caring Hospice House in Newton, NC, surrounded by her loving family.

Helene was born in Lakewood, Ohio on September 2, 1925 to her late parents, Frank S. Fox and Anna Obelz Fox. She was also preceded in death by her husband Charles Robert Curtin;...

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Ted Phillip "Phil" Newton

Oct 3, 2023

Ted Phillip “Phil” Newton, 72, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

He was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on May 24, 1951 to the late Ted Hoover Newton and Mary Lucille Walker Newton. He is also preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Brenda Bledsoe.

Phil was a lifetime...

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Mildred Alfredia Shelton Suttles

Oct 2, 2023

Mildred Alfredia Shelton Suttles, 95, of Marion, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 at Autumn Care in Marion.

Mildred was born in Madison County on January 28, 1928 to the late James Williams Shelton and the late Carrie Gregory Shelton. Her husband, Thurman Suttles also preceded her in death.

Mildred was a member of Faith Tabernacle...

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Bethel Jean Gainer

Oct 2, 2023

Bethel Jean Mullins Gainer, 89, of Salisbury, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at Rose Hill Retirement Community in Marion.

Mrs. Gainer was born in Clay County, West Virginia on October 4, 1933, to the late Wilbur Bud Mullins and Martha Mable Salisbury Mullins. She was married to the late Allen Burl Gainer. Mrs. Gainer...

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Shirley Ann Vallini

Oct 1, 2023

Shirley Ann Beam Vallini, age 86, of Nebo, left this earthly life on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Mitchell county on September 13, 1937 to the late Glispie Beam and Flora Barrier Beam.

Shirley was known as a Godly Christian woman of the Baptist Faith. Everyone called her granny. She loved...

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