Obituaries

Pegi Webb

Mar 6, 2023

     Pegi Ann Webb, 57, of Marion, was called home on Monday, March 6, 2023, at her residence.

     Pegi was born in McDowell County, NC on August 31, 1965 to Barbara Webb and the late Emmett Webb.

     In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Roberts. Those left to cherish...

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Phyliss June Henson Kazee

Mar 5, 2023

Phyliss June Henson Kazee, 60, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Sunday morning, March 5, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Buncombe County on August 30, 1962 to the late Howard Gerald Henson and Clemmie Talitha Anderson Henson.

Phyliss spent her life serving others as...

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Betty Lou Epley Hudgins

Mar 5, 2023

Betty Lou Epley Hudgins, age 91, of Marion, passed away Sunday, March 05, 2023.

Betty was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina on September 11, 1931 to the late Badger and Lula Haynes Epley. Betty was a member of Hicks Chapel Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher and choir member. She enjoyed quilting and gardening. Betty...

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Sherry Lynn Hutchins

Mar 5, 2023

Sherry Lynn Legg Hutchins, 57, of Marion, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville.

Sherry was born in Montgomery County, West Virginia, on March 16, 1965, to the late Joyce Ann Justice and Jack Dennis Legg. Sherry was a Christian would help anyone in need. She was very compassionate...

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Orville "Bob" Lee Robinson

Mar 4, 2023

Orville “Bob” Lee Robinson, 73, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Mission Hospital McDowell.

He was born in Spruce Pine on December 20, 1949 to the late Glen and Jane Buchanan Robinson. A sister, Caroleen Correll, also precedes him in death.

Bob worked at Auria, formerly Collins...

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John Randolph "Randy" Yoakum

Feb 28, 2023

John Randolph “Randy” Yoakum, 56, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Mission Hospital McDowell.

A native of Marion, Randy was born December 15, 1966 to John Tea Yoakum and Reva Forbes Yoakum.

Randy was an avid sports fan who enjoyed Tennessee football and Carolina basketball. He was a football player himself all through...

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Jane Martin Mercell

Feb 28, 2023

Mathilda “Jane” Martin Mercell, 75, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at Colonial Manor in Rutherfordton on the evening of Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

Jane was born in Cottle, West Virginia on November 3, 1947 to the late Cecil Martin and Ella Ruth “Patty” Case Martin.

She worked at Autumn Care from which she retired. Jane enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles...

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Angela M. Bottari

Feb 27, 2023

Angela Michele Bottari, a Child of the Most High God, has gone Home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on this 27th day of February, 2023.

Angela’s life’s journey was one of love and compassion for all she knew always putting other’s needs ahead of her own. From sharing the gospel in women’s prison’s,...

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Donna Shetley

Feb 24, 2023

Donna Lee Parks Shetley, 75, of Nebo, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023, at the John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville.

Donna was born in Madison County, NC on December 4, 1947, to the late Shirley Dean Holt and Millard Lee Parks. She was married to her husband of fifty nine years, Eugene Shetley. Donna...

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Frankie Lane Milliken

Feb 24, 2023

Frankie Lane Milliken, 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 24th, 2023, after a courageous battle with ALS. He was a graduate of West Columbus High School, Class of ’67.

He was drafted into the US Army and served from 1969-1971 in Vietnam and Germany.

Frankie grew up on a tobacco farm in Eastern North Carolina learning the importance...

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Donald Jacob Hilzendager

Feb 23, 2023

Donald Jacob Hilzendager, 59, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Baptist Hospital after a brief battle with stage IV pancreatic cancer.

A native of Summerville, South Carolina, Donnie was born February 20, 1964 to Donald Jacob Hilzendager and Dorothy Kain Hilzendager.

Donnie owned and operated DLH Global for 25 years and was talented...

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Michael Douglas Varnadore

Feb 23, 2023

Michael Douglas Varnadore, 63, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Mission Hospital McDowell.

A native of South Carolina, Doug was born July 18, 1959 to the late Edward Blair Varnadore and Jean Sutton Varnadore.

He worked in carpentry and served in the United States Army. Doug was a member of First Free Will...

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Gary Keith Rockett

Feb 23, 2023

Gary Keith Rockett, 80, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

He was born in Morganton on August 3, 1942 to the late Ned Riddle Rockett and Sarah Melton Rockett.

Gary graduated from Pleasant Gardens High School in 1960 and went on to Western Carolina University where he graduated in...

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Rebecca "Becky" Lynn Bowman

Feb 23, 2023

Rebecca “Becky” Lynn Bowman, age 57, of Old Fort, passed away Thursday, February, 23, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

She was born in McDowell County on October 31, 1965 to the late Billy Dean Bowman and Gladys Lynn Reel Bowman.

Those left to cherish her memory include her mother, Gladys Bowman of Marion: brother, Jeff Bowman (Katie) of...

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Ruth Ellen Smith McKinney

Feb 22, 2023

Ruth Ellen Smith McKinney, 66, of Marion, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Ruth was born on July 4, 1956 to the late Cloyd Vestal Smith and Jennie Gurley Smith. She is also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Kayla Bowling and three brothers, Rex Smith, Buddy Smith and Tommy Smith.

Ruth was known as a...

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Donna Dees Harris

Feb 22, 2023

Donna Dees Harris, age 63 of Morganton, formerly of Old Fort, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at her residence. *Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8*

Donna was born on Thursday, August 27th, 1959, in McDowell County. She was the youngest child of the late Elmer B. Dees and Gladys Sherrill Dees. She was a 1977 graduate of McDowell...

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Terrance Arthur Kincaid, Sr.

Feb 22, 2023

Terrance Arthur Kincaid, Sr., 58 of Marion passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

Terrance was born in McDowell County, on March 20, 1964 to Maxine Logan Kincaid and the late Bobby Joe Kincaid. He was a loving son, father, uncle, grandfather and brother. Terrance was an avid Raiders fan. He enjoyed sports, cooking and spending time with his family....

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Sharon Phillips Smith

Feb 21, 2023

Sharon Phillips Smith, 74, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday morning, February 21, 2023 at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton.

A native of Gastonia, Sharon was born August 11, 1948 to the late Conrad Mack Phillips and Rosa Lee Chesney Phillips.

Sharon was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church of Marion where she served...

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Ruth Marie Hood Johnson

Feb 19, 2023

Ruth Marie Hood Johnson, age 93, of Edgefield, SC passed away on February 19, 2023.

Ruth was born in April 1929 in Edgefield, SC. She married Ralph Johnson in 1947. The family business moved them from Edgefield, SC to Jacksonville, FL; Toccoa, GA; and ultimately back to Edgefield. Ruth was the President of her Garden Club in Jacksonville, and a member...

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Connie Kay Stroupe Hurt

Feb 19, 2023

Connie Kay Stroupe Hurt, 67, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023 at her home.

Connie was born February 14, 1956 to Vera Bailey Stroupe and the late Robert Samuel Stroupe.

She worked for many years in manufacturing, and she worked the longest at Ethan Allen. She loved her family and friends, especially...

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