Obituaries
Michael Alen Hughes
Jul 31, 2023
Michael Alen Hughes, 58, of Old Fort, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.
A native of Gaston County, he was born November 2, 1964. He worked in the heating and air business. He enjoyed fishing and going to auctions. Michael was a fan of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. He loved riding and attending...
Belinda Lee Cooper Fort
Jul 27, 2023
Belinda Lee Cooper Fort, 67, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
She was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 13, 1956 to the late Joseph Cooper and Patricia Stevens Cooper. A son, Patrick Ackerman and a brother, Raymond Koopman, also precede her in death.
Belinda worked for...
Lloyd Roger Crowder Sr.
Jul 26, 2023
Rev. Lloyd Roger Crowder Sr. went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
Lloyd was born in Mitchell County on June 8, 1949 to the late Roscoe Walter Crowder Sr. and the late Edith Julie Riddle Crowder.
Lloyd served the Lord and was an ordained minister for thirty-three years. He was one of thirteen...
Kristin Brooke Rutherford
Jul 25, 2023
Kristin Brooke Rutherford, 27, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.
She was born in Marion on September 18, 1995 to Bo Rutherford and the late Rhonda Rumfelt. Along with her mother, she is preceded in death by her grandmother, Trudy Rumfelt and an uncle, Darrell Rumfelt.
Kris loved people, especially...
Jordan Robert Blake Stapleton
Jul 23, 2023
Jordan Robert Blake Stapleton, 20, of Nebo, NC, was called home to Jesus on Sunday, July 23, 2023. Jordan was born to Kimberly Stapleton on February 4, 2003. He graduated from McDowell High School and was previously employed in construction with his brother Cody Mashburn.
Jordan loved fishing, playing video games, and camping with his siblings and cousins....
Calvin Godfrey Penland
Jul 23, 2023
Calvin Godfrey Penland, 79, of Marion, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
Calvin was born in Yancey County, NC on February 9, 1944, to the late Arnold and Vergie Penland. He was married to the late Patsy Penland, who passed away in 1988. Calvin was a truck driver for more...
Daniel Eugene Hollifield
Jul 23, 2023
On July 23, 2023, Daniel Eugene Hollifield passed away after a brief illness into the arms of Jesus Christ to that Heavenly Home.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Brenda Painter Hollifield; one brother, Michael; two sisters, Joyce and Rebekah; two nephews; five great nieces; and two great nephews.
Daniel "Gene" was born to Gilkey...
Hicks Neal Moore
Jul 21, 2023
Hicks Neal Moore, 82, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
A native of McDowell County, he was born October 6, 1940 to the late Ransom Moore and Elsie Williams Moore. He is also preceded in death by four siblings, Joyce Bailey, Earl Moore, Donald Moore, and Dennis Moore.
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Michael Bill Cox
Jul 21, 2023
Michael Bill Cox, 64, of Marion, passed away at Autumn Care of Drexel on Friday, July 21, 2023.
Michael was born to the late Bill Wylie Cox and the late Joretta Hefner Cox in McDowell County on October 28, 1958.
Michael was a member of Pleasant Hill Methodist Church. He retired from the NC Department of Public Safety as...
Sam Buckner
Jul 20, 2023
On the night of Thursday, July 20, 2023, Sam Buckner passed away at Carepartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, Sam was born on February 24, 1948 to the late George and Julia Ann Bean Buckner.
He is preceded in death by six brothers and seven sisters.
Sam was a faithful member...
Brian Lee Tepper
Jul 20, 2023
Brian Lee Tepper, 49, of Marion, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born April 30, 1974 to the late Conrad Tepper and Esther Macie Roberts Tepper. Brian was a funny and social man who loved people. His family, especially his daughter and stepson, meant the most to him. He often referred...
Margaret Mayo Grubbs Fisher
Jul 20, 2023
Margaret Mayo Grubbs Fisher, 90, of Newland, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital.
She was born in Florida on November 20, 1932 to the late Jack Grubbs and Florence Gregory Grubbs. Margaret worked as a stewardess for National Airline and as a model for Mercedes-Benz. She was known for her ever-present elegance and...
Shirley Christine Harris Duncan
Jul 20, 2023
Shirley Christine Harris Duncan, 86, of Marion, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
She was born October 20, 1936 to the late Joseph and Minnie Loftis Harris. Shirley was a proud resident of the North Cove Community. She retired from American Thread. She enjoyed watching the news and keeping up with world events. Shirley...
Rev. Kenneth Ray Burleson
Jul 19, 2023
Rev. Ken “Kimbo” Burleson, age 69 of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at his residence. He was born on July 23, 1953 in Spruce Pine, NC to the late Robert Burleson and Lucille Forbes Burleson. He was preceded in death by his wife Ann Rhom Burleson and a brother Robert Burleson Jr.
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Roberta Ellen Smith Peters
Jul 19, 2023
Roberta Ellen Smith Peters, 76, of Black Mountain, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.
Roberta was born in Birmingham, AL on August 7, 1946 to the late Robert R. Smith and the late Nancy Jones Smith.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas Peters; her children, Laura Higgins of Black Mountain and Tracy Higgins...
Anna Louise McClellan Maney
Jul 19, 2023
Anna Louise McClellan Maney, 80, of Nebo, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
A native of Avery County, she was born April 11, 1943 to the late Obie McClellan and Ethyl Tolley McClellan. She worked for 15 years at Broughton Hospital as a housekeeper. Anna enjoyed going to church and singing during services....
Everette "Lee" Laws
Jul 18, 2023
Everette “Lee” Laws, 80, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Lee was born in Mitchell County on September 30, 1942 to the late Fred Cleveland Laws and the late Priscilla Stevens Laws.
Known as a hardworking man, he had worked building houses since he was the age of...
Martha "Lucille" Croom Creasman
Jul 18, 2023
Martha “Lucille” Croom Creasman, 89, of Old Fort, went to be with the Lord at Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
Lucille was born on June 27, 1934 to the late Henry Croom and the late Mary Ida Noblitt.
She was a member of Catawba Falls Baptist Church. Lucille worked in the Cohana...
Mary Carolyn Twitty
Jul 18, 2023
Mary Carolyn Twitty passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 in Rutherford County at Willow Ridge.
Mary was born in McDowell County on January 28, 1941 to the late Albert Cain Twitty and Willie Margaret Ruth Means Henson.
She accepted Christ at a very early age at Roses Chapel Fire Baptized Holiness Church, then later in life...
Wilda McElrath Fisher
Jul 17, 2023
Wilda McElrath Fisher, 97, passed away at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center, on Monday, July 17, 2023.
Wilda was born in Buncombe County on March 17, 1926 to the late Moody Dewight McElrath and the late Mary Duckett McElrath.
Wilda loved to square dance and was a member of the Skyland Twirlers. She was a talented and creative seamstress who...
Michael Alen Hughes
Jul 31, 2023
Michael Alen Hughes, 58, of Old Fort, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.
A native of Gaston County, he was born November 2, 1964. He worked in the heating and air business. He enjoyed fishing and going to auctions. Michael was a fan of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. He loved riding and attending...
Belinda Lee Cooper Fort
Jul 27, 2023
Belinda Lee Cooper Fort, 67, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
She was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 13, 1956 to the late Joseph Cooper and Patricia Stevens Cooper. A son, Patrick Ackerman and a brother, Raymond Koopman, also precede her in death.
Belinda worked for...
Lloyd Roger Crowder Sr.
Jul 26, 2023
Rev. Lloyd Roger Crowder Sr. went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
Lloyd was born in Mitchell County on June 8, 1949 to the late Roscoe Walter Crowder Sr. and the late Edith Julie Riddle Crowder.
Lloyd served the Lord and was an ordained minister for thirty-three years. He was one of thirteen...
Kristin Brooke Rutherford
Jul 25, 2023
Kristin Brooke Rutherford, 27, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.
She was born in Marion on September 18, 1995 to Bo Rutherford and the late Rhonda Rumfelt. Along with her mother, she is preceded in death by her grandmother, Trudy Rumfelt and an uncle, Darrell Rumfelt.
Kris loved people, especially...
Jordan Robert Blake Stapleton
Jul 23, 2023
Jordan Robert Blake Stapleton, 20, of Nebo, NC, was called home to Jesus on Sunday, July 23, 2023. Jordan was born to Kimberly Stapleton on February 4, 2003. He graduated from McDowell High School and was previously employed in construction with his brother Cody Mashburn.
Jordan loved fishing, playing video games, and camping with his siblings and cousins....
Calvin Godfrey Penland
Jul 23, 2023
Calvin Godfrey Penland, 79, of Marion, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
Calvin was born in Yancey County, NC on February 9, 1944, to the late Arnold and Vergie Penland. He was married to the late Patsy Penland, who passed away in 1988. Calvin was a truck driver for more...
Daniel Eugene Hollifield
Jul 23, 2023
On July 23, 2023, Daniel Eugene Hollifield passed away after a brief illness into the arms of Jesus Christ to that Heavenly Home.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Brenda Painter Hollifield; one brother, Michael; two sisters, Joyce and Rebekah; two nephews; five great nieces; and two great nephews.
Daniel "Gene" was born to Gilkey...
Hicks Neal Moore
Jul 21, 2023
Hicks Neal Moore, 82, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
A native of McDowell County, he was born October 6, 1940 to the late Ransom Moore and Elsie Williams Moore. He is also preceded in death by four siblings, Joyce Bailey, Earl Moore, Donald Moore, and Dennis Moore.
...
Michael Bill Cox
Jul 21, 2023
Michael Bill Cox, 64, of Marion, passed away at Autumn Care of Drexel on Friday, July 21, 2023.
Michael was born to the late Bill Wylie Cox and the late Joretta Hefner Cox in McDowell County on October 28, 1958.
Michael was a member of Pleasant Hill Methodist Church. He retired from the NC Department of Public Safety as...
Sam Buckner
Jul 20, 2023
On the night of Thursday, July 20, 2023, Sam Buckner passed away at Carepartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, Sam was born on February 24, 1948 to the late George and Julia Ann Bean Buckner.
He is preceded in death by six brothers and seven sisters.
Sam was a faithful member...
Brian Lee Tepper
Jul 20, 2023
Brian Lee Tepper, 49, of Marion, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born April 30, 1974 to the late Conrad Tepper and Esther Macie Roberts Tepper. Brian was a funny and social man who loved people. His family, especially his daughter and stepson, meant the most to him. He often referred...
Margaret Mayo Grubbs Fisher
Jul 20, 2023
Margaret Mayo Grubbs Fisher, 90, of Newland, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital.
She was born in Florida on November 20, 1932 to the late Jack Grubbs and Florence Gregory Grubbs. Margaret worked as a stewardess for National Airline and as a model for Mercedes-Benz. She was known for her ever-present elegance and...
Shirley Christine Harris Duncan
Jul 20, 2023
Shirley Christine Harris Duncan, 86, of Marion, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
She was born October 20, 1936 to the late Joseph and Minnie Loftis Harris. Shirley was a proud resident of the North Cove Community. She retired from American Thread. She enjoyed watching the news and keeping up with world events. Shirley...
Rev. Kenneth Ray Burleson
Jul 19, 2023
Rev. Ken “Kimbo” Burleson, age 69 of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at his residence. He was born on July 23, 1953 in Spruce Pine, NC to the late Robert Burleson and Lucille Forbes Burleson. He was preceded in death by his wife Ann Rhom Burleson and a brother Robert Burleson Jr.
...
Roberta Ellen Smith Peters
Jul 19, 2023
Roberta Ellen Smith Peters, 76, of Black Mountain, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.
Roberta was born in Birmingham, AL on August 7, 1946 to the late Robert R. Smith and the late Nancy Jones Smith.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas Peters; her children, Laura Higgins of Black Mountain and Tracy Higgins...
Anna Louise McClellan Maney
Jul 19, 2023
Anna Louise McClellan Maney, 80, of Nebo, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
A native of Avery County, she was born April 11, 1943 to the late Obie McClellan and Ethyl Tolley McClellan. She worked for 15 years at Broughton Hospital as a housekeeper. Anna enjoyed going to church and singing during services....
Everette "Lee" Laws
Jul 18, 2023
Everette “Lee” Laws, 80, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Lee was born in Mitchell County on September 30, 1942 to the late Fred Cleveland Laws and the late Priscilla Stevens Laws.
Known as a hardworking man, he had worked building houses since he was the age of...
Martha "Lucille" Croom Creasman
Jul 18, 2023
Martha “Lucille” Croom Creasman, 89, of Old Fort, went to be with the Lord at Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
Lucille was born on June 27, 1934 to the late Henry Croom and the late Mary Ida Noblitt.
She was a member of Catawba Falls Baptist Church. Lucille worked in the Cohana...
Mary Carolyn Twitty
Jul 18, 2023
Mary Carolyn Twitty passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 in Rutherford County at Willow Ridge.
Mary was born in McDowell County on January 28, 1941 to the late Albert Cain Twitty and Willie Margaret Ruth Means Henson.
She accepted Christ at a very early age at Roses Chapel Fire Baptized Holiness Church, then later in life...
Wilda McElrath Fisher
Jul 17, 2023
Wilda McElrath Fisher, 97, passed away at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center, on Monday, July 17, 2023.
Wilda was born in Buncombe County on March 17, 1926 to the late Moody Dewight McElrath and the late Mary Duckett McElrath.
Wilda loved to square dance and was a member of the Skyland Twirlers. She was a talented and creative seamstress who...
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