Obituaries
Richard "Rick" Price Thornton
Oct 1, 2024
Richard "Rick" Price Thornton, 69, of Old Fort, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on October 1, 2024. Born on November 15, 1954, in the mountains of Asheville, NC, Rick was a beloved son of the late Wilburn and Frankie Thornton.
He is survived by his devoted partner, Shirley Greene, and his children: Jackson Thornton and wife Becky; Justin Thornton...
Alfred "Gene" Eugene Effler
Oct 1, 2024
Alfred Eugene Effler, 74, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, October 01, 2024 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
He was born in McDowell County on February 11, 1950 to Lewis Edward Effler and Ruby Davis Effler who preceded him in death.
Gene served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of Victory Temple Full Gospel Church. He...
Barbara "Bobbie" Ann Wright Adams
Sep 30, 2024
Barbara Ann Wright Adams, 76, of Nebo passed away September 30, 2024, at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills, Forest City, with her loving family by her side. Bobbie, as she was known to close friends and family, was born December 25, 1947, in Woodstock, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Frederick Lee and Helen Blanche Looney Wright....
Cathy Jo Minish
Sep 29, 2024
Cathy Jo Minish, 52, of Marion, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024 in Fairview, North Carolina.
She was born in Burke County on July 31, 1972 to Dianne Elizabeth Benge Minish and the late John Franklin Minish. She was also preceded in death by her grandmother, Bertha Lewis, and a number of aunts and uncles.
Cathy had an incredible sense of humor...
Dorothy Elizabeth Duncan Rumfelt
Sep 29, 2024
Dorothy Elizabeth Duncan Rumfelt, of Greeneville, Tennessee surrounded by family and friends, passed away on September 29, 2024 after an extended illness.
Dot (Dorothy) was born on May 11, 1934 to the late Rev. Milton and Bonnie Duncan of Marion, NC. Dorothy was the second oldest of ten children. Her two surviving siblings are Bill (Gail) Duncan and Carolyn (Tim) Biddix.
Dot...
Barbara Kathleen Mann
Sep 29, 2024
Barbara Kathleen Scott Mann, age 74, of Marion, passed away, Sunday September 29, 2024.
A full obituary will be posted once finalized.
Ronnie Dale Cox, Jr.
Sep 28, 2024
Ronnie Dale Cox, Jr., 46, of Marion passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
Ronnie was born in Burke County on June 27, 1978 to Ronnie Dale Cox, Sr. and Janice Wheelon Cox.
He formerly worked as a cook, which he loved. He was a fan of fast cars and enjoyed working on them. Most of all he was a loving...
Jenesis Nevaeh Lynch
Sep 26, 2024
Jenesis Nevaeh Lynch, 11, of Marion, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, at McDowell Hospital.
Jenesis was born in Burke County, NC on August 9, 2013, to Jessica Nicole Lynch and Keith Elliott Avery. She was very academically gifted. While Jenesis was a student at North Cove Elementary School, she earned multiple awards for academic achievements. She was on the safety...
Janet Ann Frentz Kinsey
Sep 26, 2024
Janet Ann Frentz Kinsey age 94 of Lake Waccamaw, NC passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on September 26, 2024. Born June 4, 1930 in Hammond, Indiana, Janet was the daughter of the late Fred Henry Frentz and Mildred Martha Wiese Frentz.
Janet was preceded in death by her sister Dorothy Lois Frentz Paterson.
She is survived by her...
Mildred "Mitzi" Alice Hall Haynes
Sep 24, 2024
Mildred “Mitzi” Alice Hall Haynes passed away at Autumn Care of Marion on the morning of Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the age of 86.
Mitzi was born on January 26, 1938 in McDowell County to her late parents, Gettys Harold Hall, Sr. and Juanita Poteat Stamey. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Haynes.
She was a member...
George Pierce Stanford III
Sep 23, 2024
George Pierce Stanford III, 78, of Nebo, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 23, 2024 at Mission Hospital McDowell after a brief illness.
He was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee on May 17, 1946 to the late George Pierce Stanford Jr. and Audrie McCurry Stanford. He was also preceded in death by a great-grandson, Canaan Sayles.
George was a...
Lewis J. Scott
Sep 22, 2024
Lewis J. Scott, 72, formerly of Caldwell County, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Smoky Ridge Health & Rehabilitation.
He was born in Granite Falls on January 7, 1952 to the late Sam Evans Scott and Emma Jean Henderson Scott. Lewis was a very kind soul who loved to laugh. He loved music, but he loved the Lord more than...
Donald Michael McKenzie
Sep 20, 2024
Donald Michael "Mike" McKenzie, 65, of Chimney Rock, peacefully departed this life on the morning of Friday, September 20, 2024.
He was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on March 14, 1959 to the late Donald McKenzie and Barbara Jean Symms Jones.
He was a beloved chef whose culinary journey spanned 50 years. Mike discovered his passion for cooking at an early age, and...
John Ray Waycaster
Sep 19, 2024
John Ray Waycaster, 82, of Marion, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Amorem Hospice in Valdese.
John was born in Mitchell County, NC on April 14, 1942, to the late Raymond Waycaster and Faye Bradshaw Waycaster. John was a member of the Marion Moose Lodge and was an enthusiast of classic cars and anything mechanical. John was very kindhearted, generous,...
James Gregory Stackable
Sep 18, 2024
James Gregory Stackable, 79, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the Charles F. George VA Medical Center in Asheville.
Mr. Stackable was born on March 27, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Robert Vincent Stackable and Alice Elizabeth Metevier Stackable.
He served his country proudly in the United States Navy, having served two tours of duty in Vietnam....
Ronald Merle Shaffer
Sep 18, 2024
Ronald Merle Shaffer of Hendersonville, NC passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at the age of 76 at Cannon Memorial Hospital in Newland, NC.
Ronald was born in Elyria, OH to the late Merle “Bud” Shaffer and the late Rita Stein Shaffer. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Yvonne Martin.
Ronald proudly served his country in the United...
Davonté Cavario Conley
Sep 18, 2024
Davonté Cavario Conley, 32, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.
He was born in Marion on November 18, 1991. Davonté had a strong work ethic, and he always took pride in his job. He spent his life working in construction. He was currently employed with GEM Constructors, and he worked for IEM Contractors for nine years prior...
Kenneth Ray Sparks
Sep 16, 2024
Kenneth Ray Sparks, age 77, of Spruce Pine, departed this life on Monday, September 16, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Mitchell County on March 29, 1947 to the late Henry Sparks and Mary Lee Biddix Sparks. Kenneth formerly worked as a cook in fish camps in both Marion and Bakersville. He was a wonderful...
James Henry Gibson, Sr.
Sep 13, 2024
James Henry Gibson, Sr., 74, of Marion, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024, at his residence.
James was born in McDowell County, NC on March 5, 1950, to William Silvers and Verties Ellen Gibson. He was married to his wife of 29 years, Denise Kay Rumfelt Gibson and was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Nebo. He was a hard...
Willow Cera Thorne
Sep 12, 2024
Willow Cera Thorne, age 3 months, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
She was born June 3, 2024 in Marion. Willow was a very happy baby who had a smile that would melt your heart. She would always smile when someone said “I love you.” She had the most beautiful sky-blue eyes. Willow recently started cooing...
Richard "Rick" Price Thornton
Oct 1, 2024
Richard "Rick" Price Thornton, 69, of Old Fort, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on October 1, 2024. Born on November 15, 1954, in the mountains of Asheville, NC, Rick was a beloved son of the late Wilburn and Frankie Thornton.
He is survived by his devoted partner, Shirley Greene, and his children: Jackson Thornton and wife Becky; Justin Thornton...
Alfred "Gene" Eugene Effler
Oct 1, 2024
Alfred Eugene Effler, 74, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, October 01, 2024 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
He was born in McDowell County on February 11, 1950 to Lewis Edward Effler and Ruby Davis Effler who preceded him in death.
Gene served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of Victory Temple Full Gospel Church. He...
Barbara "Bobbie" Ann Wright Adams
Sep 30, 2024
Barbara Ann Wright Adams, 76, of Nebo passed away September 30, 2024, at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills, Forest City, with her loving family by her side. Bobbie, as she was known to close friends and family, was born December 25, 1947, in Woodstock, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Frederick Lee and Helen Blanche Looney Wright....
Cathy Jo Minish
Sep 29, 2024
Cathy Jo Minish, 52, of Marion, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024 in Fairview, North Carolina.
She was born in Burke County on July 31, 1972 to Dianne Elizabeth Benge Minish and the late John Franklin Minish. She was also preceded in death by her grandmother, Bertha Lewis, and a number of aunts and uncles.
Cathy had an incredible sense of humor...
Dorothy Elizabeth Duncan Rumfelt
Sep 29, 2024
Dorothy Elizabeth Duncan Rumfelt, of Greeneville, Tennessee surrounded by family and friends, passed away on September 29, 2024 after an extended illness.
Dot (Dorothy) was born on May 11, 1934 to the late Rev. Milton and Bonnie Duncan of Marion, NC. Dorothy was the second oldest of ten children. Her two surviving siblings are Bill (Gail) Duncan and Carolyn (Tim) Biddix.
Dot...
Barbara Kathleen Mann
Sep 29, 2024
Barbara Kathleen Scott Mann, age 74, of Marion, passed away, Sunday September 29, 2024.
A full obituary will be posted once finalized.
Ronnie Dale Cox, Jr.
Sep 28, 2024
Ronnie Dale Cox, Jr., 46, of Marion passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
Ronnie was born in Burke County on June 27, 1978 to Ronnie Dale Cox, Sr. and Janice Wheelon Cox.
He formerly worked as a cook, which he loved. He was a fan of fast cars and enjoyed working on them. Most of all he was a loving...
Jenesis Nevaeh Lynch
Sep 26, 2024
Jenesis Nevaeh Lynch, 11, of Marion, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, at McDowell Hospital.
Jenesis was born in Burke County, NC on August 9, 2013, to Jessica Nicole Lynch and Keith Elliott Avery. She was very academically gifted. While Jenesis was a student at North Cove Elementary School, she earned multiple awards for academic achievements. She was on the safety...
Janet Ann Frentz Kinsey
Sep 26, 2024
Janet Ann Frentz Kinsey age 94 of Lake Waccamaw, NC passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on September 26, 2024. Born June 4, 1930 in Hammond, Indiana, Janet was the daughter of the late Fred Henry Frentz and Mildred Martha Wiese Frentz.
Janet was preceded in death by her sister Dorothy Lois Frentz Paterson.
She is survived by her...
Mildred "Mitzi" Alice Hall Haynes
Sep 24, 2024
Mildred “Mitzi” Alice Hall Haynes passed away at Autumn Care of Marion on the morning of Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the age of 86.
Mitzi was born on January 26, 1938 in McDowell County to her late parents, Gettys Harold Hall, Sr. and Juanita Poteat Stamey. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Haynes.
She was a member...
George Pierce Stanford III
Sep 23, 2024
George Pierce Stanford III, 78, of Nebo, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 23, 2024 at Mission Hospital McDowell after a brief illness.
He was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee on May 17, 1946 to the late George Pierce Stanford Jr. and Audrie McCurry Stanford. He was also preceded in death by a great-grandson, Canaan Sayles.
George was a...
Lewis J. Scott
Sep 22, 2024
Lewis J. Scott, 72, formerly of Caldwell County, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Smoky Ridge Health & Rehabilitation.
He was born in Granite Falls on January 7, 1952 to the late Sam Evans Scott and Emma Jean Henderson Scott. Lewis was a very kind soul who loved to laugh. He loved music, but he loved the Lord more than...
Donald Michael McKenzie
Sep 20, 2024
Donald Michael "Mike" McKenzie, 65, of Chimney Rock, peacefully departed this life on the morning of Friday, September 20, 2024.
He was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on March 14, 1959 to the late Donald McKenzie and Barbara Jean Symms Jones.
He was a beloved chef whose culinary journey spanned 50 years. Mike discovered his passion for cooking at an early age, and...
John Ray Waycaster
Sep 19, 2024
John Ray Waycaster, 82, of Marion, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Amorem Hospice in Valdese.
John was born in Mitchell County, NC on April 14, 1942, to the late Raymond Waycaster and Faye Bradshaw Waycaster. John was a member of the Marion Moose Lodge and was an enthusiast of classic cars and anything mechanical. John was very kindhearted, generous,...
James Gregory Stackable
Sep 18, 2024
James Gregory Stackable, 79, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the Charles F. George VA Medical Center in Asheville.
Mr. Stackable was born on March 27, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Robert Vincent Stackable and Alice Elizabeth Metevier Stackable.
He served his country proudly in the United States Navy, having served two tours of duty in Vietnam....
Ronald Merle Shaffer
Sep 18, 2024
Ronald Merle Shaffer of Hendersonville, NC passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at the age of 76 at Cannon Memorial Hospital in Newland, NC.
Ronald was born in Elyria, OH to the late Merle “Bud” Shaffer and the late Rita Stein Shaffer. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Yvonne Martin.
Ronald proudly served his country in the United...
Davonté Cavario Conley
Sep 18, 2024
Davonté Cavario Conley, 32, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.
He was born in Marion on November 18, 1991. Davonté had a strong work ethic, and he always took pride in his job. He spent his life working in construction. He was currently employed with GEM Constructors, and he worked for IEM Contractors for nine years prior...
Kenneth Ray Sparks
Sep 16, 2024
Kenneth Ray Sparks, age 77, of Spruce Pine, departed this life on Monday, September 16, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Mitchell County on March 29, 1947 to the late Henry Sparks and Mary Lee Biddix Sparks. Kenneth formerly worked as a cook in fish camps in both Marion and Bakersville. He was a wonderful...
James Henry Gibson, Sr.
Sep 13, 2024
James Henry Gibson, Sr., 74, of Marion, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024, at his residence.
James was born in McDowell County, NC on March 5, 1950, to William Silvers and Verties Ellen Gibson. He was married to his wife of 29 years, Denise Kay Rumfelt Gibson and was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Nebo. He was a hard...
Willow Cera Thorne
Sep 12, 2024
Willow Cera Thorne, age 3 months, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
She was born June 3, 2024 in Marion. Willow was a very happy baby who had a smile that would melt your heart. She would always smile when someone said “I love you.” She had the most beautiful sky-blue eyes. Willow recently started cooing...
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