Obituaries
Rodger Guy Leach
Aug 15, 2023
Rodger Guy Leach, 63, of Union Mills, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
Rodger was born in Asheville, NC on February 2, 1960, to the late Troy Guy Leach and Lula Mae Arrowood Leach. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed camping and fishing. He was fond of water skiing and enjoyed being on the water....
Rev. Van Harold Davis
Aug 15, 2023
Rev. Van Harold Davis, 85, of Marion, went to be with the Lord at Autumn Care on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
Harold was born in McDowell County on April 1, 1938 to the late Chester Evan Davis and the late Mabel Rice Davis.
He and his wife Joyce organized Faith Tabernacle Church on March 8, 1964...
Roverna Hudgins Pinkerton
Aug 13, 2023
Roverna Hudgins Pinkerton, age 86, of Marion, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at the Solace Center of Asheville.
Roverna was born in McDowell County on June 9, 1937 to the late Arthur and Vennie Gouge Hudgins. Roverna was a member of Hicks Chapel Baptist Church. She retired from the McDowell County Schools food service following twenty years...
Haskel Jones Davis
Aug 13, 2023
Haskel Jones Davis, born 10/15/46 from Marion, NC, passed away on Aug 13, 2023, at the age of 76, in Asheville, NC. His sudden and short battle with cancer showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. He stayed strong until the moment he was ready to see his heavenly Father and be with his family in...
Ethan Gary Ball
Aug 13, 2023
Ethan Gary Ball, 23, of Old Fort, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at home surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness.
Ethan was born in McDowell County on April 26, 2000. He loved riding his 4-wheeler and fishing. He was also an avid gamer. He brought great joy to others and was always full of life.
...
John R. "Rob" Poole, Jr.
Aug 12, 2023
Our beloved son, John R. Poole, Jr. (Rob), 35 years old, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Tucson, AZ. Rob joined our Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven on Saturday, August 12, 2023.
Rob was the most kind, loving, and caring young man with a huge heart. Rob was adored by all of his family, friends, and every...
Coy Fender
Aug 11, 2023
Coy Fender, 93, of Marion, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
He was born in Burnsville on October 29, 1929 to the late George Allen Fender and Winnie Emmaline Bailey Fender. His wife, Helen Lucille Greer Fender, and his siblings, Clay Fender, Ray Fender, and Mae Fender Miller, also precede him...
Eunice Christine Brown
Aug 10, 2023
Eunice Christine Brown, 65, of Marion, passed away at Mission Hospital in Asheville on Thursday, August 10, 2023.
Christine was born in McDowell County on May 28, 1958 to the late John Lester Brown and the late Eunice Hogan Brown.
Christine was known for her big heart. She loved listening to gospel music and going gem mining....
Inez Freeman Fullbright
Aug 10, 2023
Inez Freeman Fullbright, 93, of Marion, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023 at McDowell Hospital.
Inez was born in Mitchell County, NC on June 27, 1930 to the late William Columbus Freeman and Stella Franklin Freeman. She was married to the late Fred Fullbright. Inez retired from Coates American after 36 years of service and attended...
Winston Levi Cox
Aug 9, 2023
Winston Levi Cox went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at home.
He was born on July 14, 2023 in Marion to Casey William Cox and Cember Grace Trulli. He brought great joy to all his loved ones during his time on earth.
Along with his parents, he is survived by his brother,...
Dorothy Mae Autrey
Aug 9, 2023
Dorothy Mae McPeters Autrey, 89, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at her residence.
Dorothy was born in Burnsville, NC on January 4, 1934 to the late Jesse and Geneva McPeters. She was married to her husband of 69 years, Reverend Randolph Autrey, who preceded her in death in 2022. Dorothy was a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Rodger Guy Leach
Aug 15, 2023
Rodger Guy Leach, 63, of Union Mills, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
Rodger was born in Asheville, NC on February 2, 1960, to the late Troy Guy Leach and Lula Mae Arrowood Leach. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed camping and fishing. He was fond of water skiing and enjoyed being on the water....
Rev. Van Harold Davis
Aug 15, 2023
Rev. Van Harold Davis, 85, of Marion, went to be with the Lord at Autumn Care on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
Harold was born in McDowell County on April 1, 1938 to the late Chester Evan Davis and the late Mabel Rice Davis.
He and his wife Joyce organized Faith Tabernacle Church on March 8, 1964...
Roverna Hudgins Pinkerton
Aug 13, 2023
Roverna Hudgins Pinkerton, age 86, of Marion, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at the Solace Center of Asheville.
Roverna was born in McDowell County on June 9, 1937 to the late Arthur and Vennie Gouge Hudgins. Roverna was a member of Hicks Chapel Baptist Church. She retired from the McDowell County Schools food service following twenty years...
Haskel Jones Davis
Aug 13, 2023
Haskel Jones Davis, born 10/15/46 from Marion, NC, passed away on Aug 13, 2023, at the age of 76, in Asheville, NC. His sudden and short battle with cancer showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. He stayed strong until the moment he was ready to see his heavenly Father and be with his family in...
Ethan Gary Ball
Aug 13, 2023
Ethan Gary Ball, 23, of Old Fort, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at home surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness.
Ethan was born in McDowell County on April 26, 2000. He loved riding his 4-wheeler and fishing. He was also an avid gamer. He brought great joy to others and was always full of life.
...
John R. "Rob" Poole, Jr.
Aug 12, 2023
Our beloved son, John R. Poole, Jr. (Rob), 35 years old, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Tucson, AZ. Rob joined our Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven on Saturday, August 12, 2023.
Rob was the most kind, loving, and caring young man with a huge heart. Rob was adored by all of his family, friends, and every...
Coy Fender
Aug 11, 2023
Coy Fender, 93, of Marion, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
He was born in Burnsville on October 29, 1929 to the late George Allen Fender and Winnie Emmaline Bailey Fender. His wife, Helen Lucille Greer Fender, and his siblings, Clay Fender, Ray Fender, and Mae Fender Miller, also precede him...
Eunice Christine Brown
Aug 10, 2023
Eunice Christine Brown, 65, of Marion, passed away at Mission Hospital in Asheville on Thursday, August 10, 2023.
Christine was born in McDowell County on May 28, 1958 to the late John Lester Brown and the late Eunice Hogan Brown.
Christine was known for her big heart. She loved listening to gospel music and going gem mining....
Inez Freeman Fullbright
Aug 10, 2023
Inez Freeman Fullbright, 93, of Marion, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023 at McDowell Hospital.
Inez was born in Mitchell County, NC on June 27, 1930 to the late William Columbus Freeman and Stella Franklin Freeman. She was married to the late Fred Fullbright. Inez retired from Coates American after 36 years of service and attended...
Winston Levi Cox
Aug 9, 2023
Winston Levi Cox went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at home.
He was born on July 14, 2023 in Marion to Casey William Cox and Cember Grace Trulli. He brought great joy to all his loved ones during his time on earth.
Along with his parents, he is survived by his brother,...
Dorothy Mae Autrey
Aug 9, 2023
Dorothy Mae McPeters Autrey, 89, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at her residence.
Dorothy was born in Burnsville, NC on January 4, 1934 to the late Jesse and Geneva McPeters. She was married to her husband of 69 years, Reverend Randolph Autrey, who preceded her in death in 2022. Dorothy was a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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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