Obituaries

Dixie Lee Branton

Dixie Lee Branton

Jan 20, 2023

Dixie Lee Reece Branton, age 90, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 20, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Lee County Iowa on February 20, 1932 the daughter of the late Louis Reece and Nettie Bowers Reece.

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Marvin Edward Branton; two...

Gerald Wayne Noblitt

Gerald Wayne Noblitt

Jan 20, 2023

Gerald Wayne Noblitt, 64, of Marion, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 at Johnson City Medical Center.   Gerald was born on October 28, 1958 to the late Ray Noblitt and Patricia Parker. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially fishing and digging for gold. He also enjoyed NASCAR. Gerald never met a stranger. He was loved by his family and...

Ronald Steven Lee

Ronald Steven Lee

Jan 20, 2023

     Ronald Steven Lee, 72, of Old Fort, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, at Carolina Caring Hospice in Newton.

 

     Ronald was born in Rutherford County, NC on February 12, 1950, to the late Clyde Jasper Lee and Mattie Kay Hicks Lee. He was an outdoorsman with a green thumb who enjoyed planting and arranging flowers. Ronald enjoyed...

Jerry Mac Webb

Jerry Mac Webb

Jan 19, 2023

     Jerry Mac Webb, 72, of Newland, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at his son’s residence in Spruce Pine.

 

     Jerry was born in Avery County, NC on April 28, 1950 to Dorothy Webb McKinney and the late Roy Jones. Jerry loved cars and was a Mustang enthusiast. He was a very kind hearted man who loved his...

Sue Branch Rose

Sue Branch Rose

Jan 18, 2023

Sue Branch Rose, 85, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.

 

She was born in the Grassy Creek Community on September 16, 1937 to the late Albert and Judy Biddix Branch. Her husband, Jim Rose, also precedes her in death; along with three children, Randy Rose, Sheila...

Geretha Coyt Murray "Gerri" Byrd

Geretha Coyt Murray "Gerri" Byrd

Jan 16, 2023

Geretha Coyt Murray “Gerri” Byrd, 79, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023.

 

A native of McDowell County, she was born November 25, 1943 to the late Coyt and Louise Murray.

 

Gerri loved her church family including Sunday School Class – Bethany - and spending time with her family whether it be at the beach,...

Wetzel Samuel Hampton

Wetzel Samuel Hampton

Jan 16, 2023

Wetzel Samuel Hampton, 61, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at his residence on Monday, January 16, 2023.

 

A native of Gaston County, Wetzel was born April 20, 1961 to the late Calvin Hampton and Vivian Sutton Hampton.

 

Wetzel was formerly employed in construction. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He enjoyed learning...

Loretta Jane Causby

Loretta Jane Causby

Jan 16, 2023

     Loretta Jane Causby, 74, of Marion, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at McDowell Hospital.

 

     Loretta was born in McDowell County, NC on April 12, 1948, to the late Jay Horace Causby and Mildred Irene Freeman Causby. Loretta was a member of New Horizon Baptist Fellowship Church. She loved music and enjoyed puzzles and art. Loretta was...

Thomas Leroy Smith

Thomas Leroy Smith

Jan 16, 2023

Thomas Leroy Smith, 72, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville.

 

He was born on July 17, 1950 in Jackson, Michigan to the late Robert Smith and Margaret Anders.

 

Tom, who was also known by many as Big Tom, was a veteran of the United States...

Todd  McKinley Mann

Todd McKinley Mann

Jan 16, 2023

     Todd McKinley Mann, 58, of Marion, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at his residence.

 

     Todd was born in Marion, NC on April 29, 1964, to Arlond Clifford Mann and Linda Elizabeth Clontz Mann. Todd was a simple man who never knew a stranger. He was an avid fan of NASCAR and was especially fond of Dale...

Mark Anthony Nanney

Mark Anthony Nanney

Jan 14, 2023

     Mark Anthony Nanney, 58, of Nebo, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023, at his residence.

 

     Mark was born in Ft. Rucker, Alabama, on June 22, 1964, to the late Charles Richard Nanney, Sr. and Inez Frye Nanney. He was married to his wife of 35 years, Donna Nanney. Mark served his country proudly in the United States...

Jasper Miles Lawing

Jasper Miles Lawing

Jan 14, 2023

Jasper Miles Lawing, infant son of Jacob and Lindsay Lawing, went to be with Jesus on Saturday morning, January 14, 2023.

 

Along with his parents, he is survived by his sister, Juniper Lawing; paternal grandparents, David and Anita Lawing; maternal grandparents, Pastor Jeff and Carmen Hall; great grandparents, Pastor Doug and Eva Worley, Jane Davis, Delores Morgan, and Willette...

Mary Ann Suttles Gardin

Mary Ann Suttles Gardin

Jan 14, 2023

Mary Ann Suttles Gardin, 84, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at College Pines Health and Rehabilitation.

 

A native of Marion, Mary Ann was born June 1, 1938 to the late James and Sally Wilson Suttles.

 

Mary Ann loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed taking trips with her husband...

Eloise Morgan Randolph

Eloise Morgan Randolph

Jan 13, 2023

Eloise Morgan Randolph of Southport, NC, passed away on January 13, 2023 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC surrounded by her loving family. She was 83 years old.

 

Eloise was born in Laurinburg, NC on January 29, 1939 to the late Angus McKinnon Morgan and Eloise Thrower Morgan. She was also preceded in death by her...

Gwynne Lee Strader

Gwynne Lee Strader

Jan 11, 2023

Gwynne was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Her parents were Rebecca Miller Strader and James William Strader. She graduated high school in Statesville, North Carolina, and after, attended commercial art school in Nashville, Tennessee.

 

All of her adult life, Gwynne loved to travel and held a deep appreciation for other cultures. That's why her decision to join the U.S....

John Patton Hemphill

John Patton Hemphill

Jan 11, 2023

John Patton Hemphill • Marion

John, a life-long servant of God, left this world on the morning of Jan 11, 2023. Let us all praise God for bringing this good, patient and humble man into our lives. He leaves a long legacy of kindness, caring and a love for Jesus that has Inspired all who knew him. His service as...

Carolyn  Ann Simmons Manley

Carolyn Ann Simmons Manley

Jan 11, 2023

Carolyn Ann Simmons Manley, 69, of Marion, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Mission Memorial Hospital of Asheville.

Carolyn was born on November 24, 1953 in Wayne County Michigan to the late Troy Simmons and the late Ruth Byrd Simmons. She loved baking and spending time with her family. She was a very loving wife,...

Frank  Bruce  Williams

Frank Bruce Williams

Jan 11, 2023

Frank Bruce Williams, 86, of Marion, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

Including his parents, Frank is preceded in death in the year 2000, by his wife Lenitta Clontz Williams; brothers, Fred Williams, Tally Williams, Lester Williams, Jack Williams and Ivy Williams; sisters, Helen Hudgins, Pearl Nichols and Ruby Williams

Frank was born in McDowell...

Dennis Wayne Corn

Dennis Wayne Corn

Jan 11, 2023

     Dennis Wayne Corn, 67, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.

 

     Dennis was born in Marion, NC on February 12, 1955, to the late Columbus Winton Corn and Ruth Grindstaff Corn. He was a member of West Marion Baptist Church. Dennis was an outdoorsman who loved to travel. Most of...

Harold Vann Ward

Harold Vann Ward

Jan 10, 2023

*****Please note: the funeral service for Harold Vann Ward will take place at Beam Funeral Service due to no power at the Bethel Free Will Baptist Church. The times will remain the same- visitation will begin at 2:00 with the service to follow at 3:00 all at the funeral home.*****

 

 

Harold Vann Ward, 56, of Nebo, North Carolina,...

Dixie Lee Branton

Dixie Lee Branton

Jan 20, 2023

Dixie Lee Reece Branton, age 90, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 20, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Lee County Iowa on February 20, 1932 the daughter of the late Louis Reece and Nettie Bowers Reece.

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Marvin Edward Branton; two...

Gerald Wayne Noblitt

Gerald Wayne Noblitt

Jan 20, 2023

Gerald Wayne Noblitt, 64, of Marion, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 at Johnson City Medical Center.   Gerald was born on October 28, 1958 to the late Ray Noblitt and Patricia Parker. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially fishing and digging for gold. He also enjoyed NASCAR. Gerald never met a stranger. He was loved by his family and...

Ronald Steven Lee

Ronald Steven Lee

Jan 20, 2023

     Ronald Steven Lee, 72, of Old Fort, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, at Carolina Caring Hospice in Newton.

 

     Ronald was born in Rutherford County, NC on February 12, 1950, to the late Clyde Jasper Lee and Mattie Kay Hicks Lee. He was an outdoorsman with a green thumb who enjoyed planting and arranging flowers. Ronald enjoyed...

Jerry Mac Webb

Jerry Mac Webb

Jan 19, 2023

     Jerry Mac Webb, 72, of Newland, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at his son’s residence in Spruce Pine.

 

     Jerry was born in Avery County, NC on April 28, 1950 to Dorothy Webb McKinney and the late Roy Jones. Jerry loved cars and was a Mustang enthusiast. He was a very kind hearted man who loved his...

Sue Branch Rose

Sue Branch Rose

Jan 18, 2023

Sue Branch Rose, 85, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.

 

She was born in the Grassy Creek Community on September 16, 1937 to the late Albert and Judy Biddix Branch. Her husband, Jim Rose, also precedes her in death; along with three children, Randy Rose, Sheila...

Geretha Coyt Murray "Gerri" Byrd

Geretha Coyt Murray "Gerri" Byrd

Jan 16, 2023

Geretha Coyt Murray “Gerri” Byrd, 79, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023.

 

A native of McDowell County, she was born November 25, 1943 to the late Coyt and Louise Murray.

 

Gerri loved her church family including Sunday School Class – Bethany - and spending time with her family whether it be at the beach,...

Wetzel Samuel Hampton

Wetzel Samuel Hampton

Jan 16, 2023

Wetzel Samuel Hampton, 61, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at his residence on Monday, January 16, 2023.

 

A native of Gaston County, Wetzel was born April 20, 1961 to the late Calvin Hampton and Vivian Sutton Hampton.

 

Wetzel was formerly employed in construction. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He enjoyed learning...

Loretta Jane Causby

Loretta Jane Causby

Jan 16, 2023

     Loretta Jane Causby, 74, of Marion, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at McDowell Hospital.

 

     Loretta was born in McDowell County, NC on April 12, 1948, to the late Jay Horace Causby and Mildred Irene Freeman Causby. Loretta was a member of New Horizon Baptist Fellowship Church. She loved music and enjoyed puzzles and art. Loretta was...

Thomas Leroy Smith

Thomas Leroy Smith

Jan 16, 2023

Thomas Leroy Smith, 72, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville.

 

He was born on July 17, 1950 in Jackson, Michigan to the late Robert Smith and Margaret Anders.

 

Tom, who was also known by many as Big Tom, was a veteran of the United States...

Todd  McKinley Mann

Todd McKinley Mann

Jan 16, 2023

     Todd McKinley Mann, 58, of Marion, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at his residence.

 

     Todd was born in Marion, NC on April 29, 1964, to Arlond Clifford Mann and Linda Elizabeth Clontz Mann. Todd was a simple man who never knew a stranger. He was an avid fan of NASCAR and was especially fond of Dale...

Mark Anthony Nanney

Mark Anthony Nanney

Jan 14, 2023

     Mark Anthony Nanney, 58, of Nebo, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023, at his residence.

 

     Mark was born in Ft. Rucker, Alabama, on June 22, 1964, to the late Charles Richard Nanney, Sr. and Inez Frye Nanney. He was married to his wife of 35 years, Donna Nanney. Mark served his country proudly in the United States...

Jasper Miles Lawing

Jasper Miles Lawing

Jan 14, 2023

Jasper Miles Lawing, infant son of Jacob and Lindsay Lawing, went to be with Jesus on Saturday morning, January 14, 2023.

 

Along with his parents, he is survived by his sister, Juniper Lawing; paternal grandparents, David and Anita Lawing; maternal grandparents, Pastor Jeff and Carmen Hall; great grandparents, Pastor Doug and Eva Worley, Jane Davis, Delores Morgan, and Willette...

Mary Ann Suttles Gardin

Mary Ann Suttles Gardin

Jan 14, 2023

Mary Ann Suttles Gardin, 84, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at College Pines Health and Rehabilitation.

 

A native of Marion, Mary Ann was born June 1, 1938 to the late James and Sally Wilson Suttles.

 

Mary Ann loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed taking trips with her husband...

Eloise Morgan Randolph

Eloise Morgan Randolph

Jan 13, 2023

Eloise Morgan Randolph of Southport, NC, passed away on January 13, 2023 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC surrounded by her loving family. She was 83 years old.

 

Eloise was born in Laurinburg, NC on January 29, 1939 to the late Angus McKinnon Morgan and Eloise Thrower Morgan. She was also preceded in death by her...

Gwynne Lee Strader

Gwynne Lee Strader

Jan 11, 2023

Gwynne was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Her parents were Rebecca Miller Strader and James William Strader. She graduated high school in Statesville, North Carolina, and after, attended commercial art school in Nashville, Tennessee.

 

All of her adult life, Gwynne loved to travel and held a deep appreciation for other cultures. That's why her decision to join the U.S....

John Patton Hemphill

John Patton Hemphill

Jan 11, 2023

John Patton Hemphill • Marion

John, a life-long servant of God, left this world on the morning of Jan 11, 2023. Let us all praise God for bringing this good, patient and humble man into our lives. He leaves a long legacy of kindness, caring and a love for Jesus that has Inspired all who knew him. His service as...

Carolyn  Ann Simmons Manley

Carolyn Ann Simmons Manley

Jan 11, 2023

Carolyn Ann Simmons Manley, 69, of Marion, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Mission Memorial Hospital of Asheville.

Carolyn was born on November 24, 1953 in Wayne County Michigan to the late Troy Simmons and the late Ruth Byrd Simmons. She loved baking and spending time with her family. She was a very loving wife,...

Frank  Bruce  Williams

Frank Bruce Williams

Jan 11, 2023

Frank Bruce Williams, 86, of Marion, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

Including his parents, Frank is preceded in death in the year 2000, by his wife Lenitta Clontz Williams; brothers, Fred Williams, Tally Williams, Lester Williams, Jack Williams and Ivy Williams; sisters, Helen Hudgins, Pearl Nichols and Ruby Williams

Frank was born in McDowell...

Dennis Wayne Corn

Dennis Wayne Corn

Jan 11, 2023

     Dennis Wayne Corn, 67, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.

 

     Dennis was born in Marion, NC on February 12, 1955, to the late Columbus Winton Corn and Ruth Grindstaff Corn. He was a member of West Marion Baptist Church. Dennis was an outdoorsman who loved to travel. Most of...

Harold Vann Ward

Harold Vann Ward

Jan 10, 2023

*****Please note: the funeral service for Harold Vann Ward will take place at Beam Funeral Service due to no power at the Bethel Free Will Baptist Church. The times will remain the same- visitation will begin at 2:00 with the service to follow at 3:00 all at the funeral home.*****

 

 

Harold Vann Ward, 56, of Nebo, North Carolina,...

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