Obituaries

Gary Vinson Hughes

Mar 20, 2023

Gary Vinson Hughes, 72, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville after a period of declining health.

He was born in Orange County California on January 18, 1951 to the late George "Vince" Hughes and Mary Elizabeth Seguin Ochoa.

Gary retired from Baxter Healthcare. He then worked in...

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Timothy John Meadows, Sr.

Mar 19, 2023

Timothy “Tim” John Meadows, Sr., 61, of Marion, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.

Tim was born in Asheville, NC on December 26, 1961, to Marie Davis Meadows and the late Larry Meadows. He was a member of Marion Moose Lodge #1705 and was very passionate about cars. Tim was...

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Edsel "Billy" Henry Martin, Jr.

Mar 18, 2023

Edsel “Billy” Henry Martin III, 55, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023.

Billy was born in McDowell County on October 1, 1967 to the late Edsel Henry Martin, Jr. and the late Betty Ann Revis Martin. He was also preceded in death by his step children, Elizabeth Hughes and Bynum Hughes.

He loved being outdoors and...

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Doyle "Doc" Edward Silvers

Mar 18, 2023

Doyle “Doc” Edward Silvers, 57, of Marion, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.

Doc was born in Burnsville, NC, on May 3, 1965, to the late Hollis Silvers and Ruby Morris Silvers. He was a gentle giant who loved art, music, and nature. Doc was dearly loved and will be...

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Dora Jean Holsonback

Mar 17, 2023

Dora Jean Spencer Holsonback, 65, of Marion, NC, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023, at her residence.

Dora was born in Raleigh County, West Virginia, on June, 21, 1957, to the late George W. Spencer and Gwendolyn Feltner Spencer. She was married to the late Carlos J. Holsonback, Jr. Dora was a tax preparation accountant...

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Helen Brooks Beam

Mar 16, 2023

Helen Brooks Beam, 96, of Nebo, went to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of Thursday, March 16, 2023.

Helen was born in Marion, on November 29, 1926 to the late Robert Brooks and the late Stella Rector Brooks. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Pat Beam, a daughter, Patsy Beam Hogan and...

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Perry "Jack" Ross

Mar 15, 2023

Perry “Jack” Ross, 83, of Marion passed away at Autumn Care of Marion on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

Jack was born in McDowell County on May 19, 1939 to the late William Elmer Ross and Ruby Masters Ross. He was preceded in death by daughters Angela Depaiva and Jackie Shaneah Ross McCauley.

Jack loved the beauty of the outdoors...

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Beverly Roland Baker

Mar 15, 2023

Beverly Elaine Roland Baker, 68, of Nebo, N.C. passed away at her residence on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

Beverly was born in Marion, N.C. on May 18, 1954 to the late Carl Ervin Roland and Lillian Wyatt Roland.

Beverly was a very loving mother, grandmother and sister. She enjoyed cooking and reading but mostly she loved...

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Patricia Diaina Yancey Browning

Mar 14, 2023

Patricia Diaina Yancey Browning, 68, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at her home.

She was born on September 1, 1954 in McDowell County to the late Harold Lee Yancey and Grace Pauline Crooks Yancey.

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Howard John Hudgins

Mar 14, 2023

Howard John Hudgins, 82, of Marion, went peacefully to be with the Lord at his home with his family by his side on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

Howard is preceded in death by his brothers, Donald Hudgins, James Hudgins and Carter Hudgins.

Surviving Howard are his wife of sixty-four years, Carolyn; a daughter, Denise White and Robert of the...

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Shyla Faye Cauthen

Mar 13, 2023

Shyla Faye Cauthen, 7, of Old Fort, North Carolina went to be with the Lord on the evening of Monday, March 13, 2023.

Shyla was born in Marion, on May 26, 2015 to Andrew Tyler Cauthen and Melissa Denise Cauthen. She was a student at Glenwood Elementary where she was in the second grade. She was known as...

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Linda Green Tressler

Mar 13, 2023

Linda Green Tressler, age 77, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at her home.

A native of Flag Pond, Tennessee, Linda was born on February 17, 1946.

She was a member of Faith Tabernacle Church where she enjoyed singing with her husband.

She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Patrick...

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Geneva Mae Randall Cable

Mar 12, 2023

Geneva Mae Randall Cable, 88, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Sunday afternoon, March 12, 2023 at Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum, South Carolina. She was born in Madison County on September 4, 1934 to the late Edward and Lula Sprinkle Randall.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

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Carl Woody, Jr.

Mar 11, 2023

Carl Woody, Jr., 74, of Marion, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.

Carl was born in McDowell County, NC on September 10, 1948, to the late Ethel McMahan and Carl Woody, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Ora...

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Margaret Padgett Fox

Mar 10, 2023

Margaret Padgett Fox, 91, of Marion, departed peacefully to be with the Lord on March 10th, 2023. Born in Old Fort, NC on October 24, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Robert Leroy Padgett and Ella Mae McPeters Padgett. In addition to her parents, Margaret was also preceded in death by a brother, Albert Padgett, a sister,...

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Earl "Dean" Moody

Mar 10, 2023

Earl “Dean” Moody, 87, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

A native of McDowell County, Dean was born December 24, 1935 to the late Gilmer Moody and Myrtle Lee Hollifield Moody.

Dean was a member of Bethel Free Will Baptist Church where he was saved many...

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Gregory Scott Hudgins

Mar 10, 2023

Gregory Scott Hudgins, 60, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023 at his residence.

He was born December 20, 1962 to Deloyd Hudgins and the late Geraldine Ballew Hudgins.

Greg worked in construction most of his life. An avid outdoorsman, Greg loved deer hunting and fishing with his brothers. He was a member of...

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Cathy McLeod Anderson

Mar 10, 2023

Cathy Mae McLeod Anderson, 62, of Morganton, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 10, 2023, after a period of declining health.

Cathy was born in Caldwell County, NC on June 7, 1960 to the late William Milton McLeod and Irene Bedford McLeod. Cathy was very adventurous. She enjoyed the mountains and taking road trips. She loved...

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Juliette "Julie" Ricketts Lipe

Mar 8, 2023

Juliette “Julie” Ricketts Lipe, 91, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Grace Heights. She was born December 24, 1931.

Julie was formerly employed at Ethan Allen. She was a very outgoing, sweet, and loving lady who was special to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Julie was an avid fan of the...

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Scott White

Mar 7, 2023

Scott White, 66, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at his home.

He was born January 15, 1957 to the late Harold Ray White and Mary Juanita Griggs White.

Scott’s family meant the world to him. He loved his children and grandchildren more than anything. He was a talented mechanic who enjoyed old...

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