Obituaries
John Max Metcalf
Jul 1, 2023
John Max Metcalf
October 12, 1967 – July 1, 2023
John was diagnosed April 2022 with terminal stage 4 bone cancer. They gave him 2 weeks 2 months 2 years. He chose to fight and did just that. He fought for 15 months. Strong is an understatement.
Whether you know John Boy, Johnny Max, or Black...
Kaye Roland Simmons
Jul 1, 2023
Mrs. Kaye Roland Simmons, widow of the late Billy Simmons, joined him and their Heavenly Father on July 1, 2023. Mrs. Simmons of the South Toe Community of Yancey County, was preceded in death by two young brothers and by her parents, Thomas Roland and Maine Whiteside of Marion, NC.
Mrs. Simmons is survived by an abundant loving...
Tina Marie Madrazo
Jul 1, 2023
Tina Marie Madrazo, 64, of Old Fort, passed away at her residence on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Tina was born on October 2, 1958 in Ithaca, NY to the late John D. Ford, II and the late Elva Louise Summers Ford.
Left to cherish her memory are her siblings, Debbie Warfel (Mark) of Kingston, Ga., David Ford (Nancy)...
Nola Lorena Miller
Jul 1, 2023
Nola Lorena Miller passed away on July 1, 2023 at Hospice of Rutherford County. Nola was born on November 3, 1954.
She is survived by her mother, Retha Hicks; her son, Scottie Miller; granddaughter, Melody Miller; brother, Jim Hicks; and sisters, Joyce Hicks, Sue Hicks, and Nancy Hudgins.
She loved her family dearly and loved spending time...
Lucille Marie Ledford
Jun 28, 2023
Lucille Marie Jenkins Ledford, 71, of Marion, was received into the loving arms of Jesus, Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at her residence.
Lucille was born in McDowell County, NC on June 22, 1952, to the late Sarah Nellie Hollifield. She attended Muddy Creek Baptist Church in Nebo. Lucille was a prayer warrior who dedicated her life...
Perry Hoke Lawing
Jun 28, 2023
Perry Hoke Lawing, age 90, entered into eternity on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
Perry grew up in Forest City, North Carolina. He was one of seven children of Claude and Eva Lawing. He attended school in Forest City, graduating from Cool Springs High School in 1953. He attended Mars Hill College where he was a pitcher for the...
Glen Alfred Kauk
Jun 27, 2023
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In Loving Memory of Glen A. Kauk
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Glen A. Kauk, a remarkable man who touched...
Ray "Red" Lawing
Jun 25, 2023
Ray “Red” Lawing, 95, of Nebo, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Rose Hill Retirement Community with his family by his side.
A native of McDowell County, he was born September 5, 1927 to the late Floyd and Rittie Pyatt Lawing. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Alyne Moody Lawing; and siblings, Hazel...
James Riley Harklerode, Jr.
Jun 23, 2023
James “Riley” Harklerode, Jr., 70, of Marion, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus, with his family by his side, on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Grace Hospital in Morganton.
Riley was born in McDowell County, NC on June 12, 1953, to the late James Riley “Bud” Harklerode, Sr. and Florence “Tootsie” Toney Harklerode. He was...
Dennis "Blaine" Biddix
Jun 21, 2023
Dennis “Blaine” Biddix, 79, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
A native of Mitchell County, he was born March 11, 1944 to the late Lloyd and Floy McKinney Biddix. Blaine was an avid outdoorsman and a talented musician. He worked for many years at Air Preheater. He loved...
Katherine Louise Foster Trantham
Jun 21, 2023
Katherine “Kathy” Foster Trantham, 63, of Nebo, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at the Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House in Newton.
Kathy was born in Miami, Florida on February 8, 1960, to Edith Louise Gaul and the late Roy Eugene Foster. Kathy was known for her warm heart and great sense of humor. She...
John Howard Melanson
Jun 20, 2023
John Howard Melanson, age 64, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away onTuesday, June 20, 2023 at Nebo, Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation Facility.A native of Texas, John was born in the tiny, one-caution light, JeffersonCounty town of Hamshire on June 2, 1959 to the late John “Johnny” ArthurMelanson and the late Mildred Carolie Busby Melanson. He lived with hisfamily in...
Coy Lee Wilson
Jun 20, 2023
Coy Lee Wilson, 76, of Marion, left his earthly home on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 to spend eternity with his beloved wife Barbara in Heaven.
Coy was born in Yancey County, NC on April 20, 1947 to the late AA Wilson and the late Della Banks Wilson.
He was a former member of Ashworth Road Baptist Church...
Robin Hall South
Jun 20, 2023
Robin Hall South, 62, of Nebo, passed away at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
Robin was born in Marion, NC on August 2, 1960 to the late Cleveland Wayne Hall and the late Louise Grindstaff Hall. She loved to read and was a loving sister and aunt.
Preceding Robin in death including her parents...
William Harry Wright
Jun 19, 2023
William “Bill” Harry Wright, 67, of Marion passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at Asheville Specialty Hospital.
Bill was born in Hesperia, MI, on June 8, 1956, to the late Harry W. Wright and the late Audrey Wolcott Wright. Bill enjoyed hunting with his friends Larry Stevens and Mike Young. He especially enjoyed Turkey hunting. Bill was...
Eleuterio Cardenas Cruz
Jun 19, 2023
Eleuterio Cardenas Cruz, 44, of Marion, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2022.
Eleuterio was born in Veracruz, Mexico on November 19, 1978 to the late Ignacio Cardenas Robles and Ernestina Cruz Arriola.
Eleuterio was an avid America soccer fan. He loved to fish and had a great sense of humor. He really enjoyed making others laugh. Eleuterio was...
Ephraim Kirby "E.K." Brown
Jun 19, 2023
Ephraim Kirby “E.K.” Brown, 71, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Onslow County on May 22, 1952 to the late Lyman Brown and Myrtie Louise Richardson Brown. He is also preceded in death by two siblings, Eloise Brown Parker and Frank Brown.
...
Stella Allene Holley Case
Jun 18, 2023
Stella Allene Holley Case, 91, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday morning, June 18, 2023 at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation.
A native of Kingsport, Tennessee, Stella was born February 11, 1932 to the late Bryan Orman Holley and Thelma Beatrice Sanders Holley.
Stella was a very hardworking woman who worked for many years at both...
Clover Elliott McDaniel
Jun 17, 2023
Clover Ethel Elliott McDaniel, 100, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Henderson Care Center in Forest City.
She was born November 17, 1922 in Rutherford County to the late Claude and Clotilda Frady Elliott. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Grady McDaniel; her sons, Dale Newman McDaniel, Russell Eugene...
Ray Wilson DeWitt
Jun 17, 2023
Ray Wilson DeWitt, 80, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Ray was born in Charleston, SC on June 17, 1943, to the late Woodrow R. DeWitt and Earline Roberts DeWitt. He was married to his wife of 25 years, Judith Mae Herndon DeWitt. Ray was a member of New Manna...
John Max Metcalf
Jul 1, 2023
John Max Metcalf
October 12, 1967 – July 1, 2023
John was diagnosed April 2022 with terminal stage 4 bone cancer. They gave him 2 weeks 2 months 2 years. He chose to fight and did just that. He fought for 15 months. Strong is an understatement.
Whether you know John Boy, Johnny Max, or Black...
Kaye Roland Simmons
Jul 1, 2023
Mrs. Kaye Roland Simmons, widow of the late Billy Simmons, joined him and their Heavenly Father on July 1, 2023. Mrs. Simmons of the South Toe Community of Yancey County, was preceded in death by two young brothers and by her parents, Thomas Roland and Maine Whiteside of Marion, NC.
Mrs. Simmons is survived by an abundant loving...
Tina Marie Madrazo
Jul 1, 2023
Tina Marie Madrazo, 64, of Old Fort, passed away at her residence on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Tina was born on October 2, 1958 in Ithaca, NY to the late John D. Ford, II and the late Elva Louise Summers Ford.
Left to cherish her memory are her siblings, Debbie Warfel (Mark) of Kingston, Ga., David Ford (Nancy)...
Nola Lorena Miller
Jul 1, 2023
Nola Lorena Miller passed away on July 1, 2023 at Hospice of Rutherford County. Nola was born on November 3, 1954.
She is survived by her mother, Retha Hicks; her son, Scottie Miller; granddaughter, Melody Miller; brother, Jim Hicks; and sisters, Joyce Hicks, Sue Hicks, and Nancy Hudgins.
She loved her family dearly and loved spending time...
Lucille Marie Ledford
Jun 28, 2023
Lucille Marie Jenkins Ledford, 71, of Marion, was received into the loving arms of Jesus, Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at her residence.
Lucille was born in McDowell County, NC on June 22, 1952, to the late Sarah Nellie Hollifield. She attended Muddy Creek Baptist Church in Nebo. Lucille was a prayer warrior who dedicated her life...
Perry Hoke Lawing
Jun 28, 2023
Perry Hoke Lawing, age 90, entered into eternity on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
Perry grew up in Forest City, North Carolina. He was one of seven children of Claude and Eva Lawing. He attended school in Forest City, graduating from Cool Springs High School in 1953. He attended Mars Hill College where he was a pitcher for the...
Glen Alfred Kauk
Jun 27, 2023
The service may be live-streamed at the following links. Should there be an interruption during the service, please refresh your browser or try the other link.
https://m.youtube.com/@glenwoodbaptistchurchmario51
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064380501638&mibextid=ZbWKwL
In Loving Memory of Glen A. Kauk
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Glen A. Kauk, a remarkable man who touched...
Ray "Red" Lawing
Jun 25, 2023
Ray “Red” Lawing, 95, of Nebo, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Rose Hill Retirement Community with his family by his side.
A native of McDowell County, he was born September 5, 1927 to the late Floyd and Rittie Pyatt Lawing. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Alyne Moody Lawing; and siblings, Hazel...
James Riley Harklerode, Jr.
Jun 23, 2023
James “Riley” Harklerode, Jr., 70, of Marion, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus, with his family by his side, on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Grace Hospital in Morganton.
Riley was born in McDowell County, NC on June 12, 1953, to the late James Riley “Bud” Harklerode, Sr. and Florence “Tootsie” Toney Harklerode. He was...
Dennis "Blaine" Biddix
Jun 21, 2023
Dennis “Blaine” Biddix, 79, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
A native of Mitchell County, he was born March 11, 1944 to the late Lloyd and Floy McKinney Biddix. Blaine was an avid outdoorsman and a talented musician. He worked for many years at Air Preheater. He loved...
Katherine Louise Foster Trantham
Jun 21, 2023
Katherine “Kathy” Foster Trantham, 63, of Nebo, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at the Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House in Newton.
Kathy was born in Miami, Florida on February 8, 1960, to Edith Louise Gaul and the late Roy Eugene Foster. Kathy was known for her warm heart and great sense of humor. She...
John Howard Melanson
Jun 20, 2023
John Howard Melanson, age 64, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away onTuesday, June 20, 2023 at Nebo, Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation Facility.A native of Texas, John was born in the tiny, one-caution light, JeffersonCounty town of Hamshire on June 2, 1959 to the late John “Johnny” ArthurMelanson and the late Mildred Carolie Busby Melanson. He lived with hisfamily in...
Coy Lee Wilson
Jun 20, 2023
Coy Lee Wilson, 76, of Marion, left his earthly home on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 to spend eternity with his beloved wife Barbara in Heaven.
Coy was born in Yancey County, NC on April 20, 1947 to the late AA Wilson and the late Della Banks Wilson.
He was a former member of Ashworth Road Baptist Church...
Robin Hall South
Jun 20, 2023
Robin Hall South, 62, of Nebo, passed away at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
Robin was born in Marion, NC on August 2, 1960 to the late Cleveland Wayne Hall and the late Louise Grindstaff Hall. She loved to read and was a loving sister and aunt.
Preceding Robin in death including her parents...
William Harry Wright
Jun 19, 2023
William “Bill” Harry Wright, 67, of Marion passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at Asheville Specialty Hospital.
Bill was born in Hesperia, MI, on June 8, 1956, to the late Harry W. Wright and the late Audrey Wolcott Wright. Bill enjoyed hunting with his friends Larry Stevens and Mike Young. He especially enjoyed Turkey hunting. Bill was...
Eleuterio Cardenas Cruz
Jun 19, 2023
Eleuterio Cardenas Cruz, 44, of Marion, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2022.
Eleuterio was born in Veracruz, Mexico on November 19, 1978 to the late Ignacio Cardenas Robles and Ernestina Cruz Arriola.
Eleuterio was an avid America soccer fan. He loved to fish and had a great sense of humor. He really enjoyed making others laugh. Eleuterio was...
Ephraim Kirby "E.K." Brown
Jun 19, 2023
Ephraim Kirby “E.K.” Brown, 71, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Onslow County on May 22, 1952 to the late Lyman Brown and Myrtie Louise Richardson Brown. He is also preceded in death by two siblings, Eloise Brown Parker and Frank Brown.
...
Stella Allene Holley Case
Jun 18, 2023
Stella Allene Holley Case, 91, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday morning, June 18, 2023 at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation.
A native of Kingsport, Tennessee, Stella was born February 11, 1932 to the late Bryan Orman Holley and Thelma Beatrice Sanders Holley.
Stella was a very hardworking woman who worked for many years at both...
Clover Elliott McDaniel
Jun 17, 2023
Clover Ethel Elliott McDaniel, 100, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Henderson Care Center in Forest City.
She was born November 17, 1922 in Rutherford County to the late Claude and Clotilda Frady Elliott. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Grady McDaniel; her sons, Dale Newman McDaniel, Russell Eugene...
Ray Wilson DeWitt
Jun 17, 2023
Ray Wilson DeWitt, 80, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Ray was born in Charleston, SC on June 17, 1943, to the late Woodrow R. DeWitt and Earline Roberts DeWitt. He was married to his wife of 25 years, Judith Mae Herndon DeWitt. Ray was a member of New Manna...
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