Obituaries

Amy Danielle Robinson

Amy Danielle Robinson

May 22, 2023

 

Amy Danielle Robinson, 43, of Kathleen, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 22, 2023.

 

A native of South Toe River and Celo, NC, she was the daughter of Resa Riddle Oakes and Larry Carver of Marion, NC and David Robinson of Celo, NC.

 

Amy had a kind heart and was loved by many. She loved life,...

Ruel Hines Morgan

Ruel Hines Morgan

May 21, 2023

 

Ruel Hines Morgan, 77, entered Heaven’s gate on May 21, 2023. He was born in Charlotte on July 30, 1945, a son of the late Ruel Ree Morgan and Ferne Davis Morgan, and brother to his late sister, Nina Mumpower.

He enjoyed a long working career. He served his country in the United States Air Force for 20 years,...

Shirley Evelyn Moody

Shirley Evelyn Moody

May 21, 2023

 

Shirley Evelyn Moody, 83, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Deer Park.

 

A native of McDowell County, she was born July 11, 1939 to the late Lem Edgar Moody and Nelda Hall Moody. She is also preceded in death by a son, Gary Pyatt; and four siblings, Lloyd Moody, Pauline Moody, Alyne Lawing,...

Charles "Mickey" Jimison

Charles "Mickey" Jimison

May 21, 2023

 

Charles “Mickey” Jimison, 87, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday morning, May 21, 2023 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital.

 

A native of Marion, Mickey was born September 28, 1935 to the late Carl P. Jimison and Valree Hensley Jimison.

 

Mickey was of the Free Will Baptist faith and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air...

Gail Parker Pressley

Gail Parker Pressley

May 20, 2023

 

Gail Parker Pressley, 63, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

 

She was born in Rutherford County on March 22, 1960 to the late Carl Parker and Emma Arrowood Parker. She is also preceded in death by a son, Tyler Parker Pressley; and her sister, Marilyn Parker.

 

Gail never met a stranger...

Sabrina Ann Smith

Sabrina Ann Smith

May 18, 2023

 

Sabrina Ann Smith, 29, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 18, 2023.

 

She was born in Fort Myers, Florida on January 29, 1994 to Christopher Michael Smith and Tammy Jo Prough. Sabrina worked in food service. She was very loving and caring. She would go out of her way to help anyone in need. Above...

Claudia Anne English Baker

Claudia Anne English Baker

May 17, 2023

 

 

Claudia Anne English Baker, 80, of Nebo, passed away at The John F Keever Solace Center in Asheville on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

 

Anne was born in Mitchell County on March 17, 1943 to the late Claude English and the late Zulline English. She was a member of Foothills Christian Church and was known as a very...

Mary Iona Elkins

Mary Iona Elkins

May 16, 2023

 

Mary Elkins of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

Born in Buncombe County to the late Dorothy J. Elkins and Arnold Robinson. Also preceding her in death was two sisters, Sandra Kay Cannon and Wanda Dixon; a son-in-law Allen Fisher; and a niece, Michelle Dixon Foley.

She was a loving daughter, mother, and grandmother who was the...

Christopher Steven Womick

Christopher Steven Womick

May 15, 2023

 

Christopher Steven Womick, 50, of Marion passed away at UNC Blue Ridge Hospital on Monday, May 15, 2023.

Chris was born in McDowell County on September 4, 1972 to Robert Womick and the late Diane Laughter Womick.

He was known as an avid golfer. Chris loved the Tennessee Volunteers and was a Washington Redskins fan. One of his favorite...

Lois Christine Setzer Hutchins

Lois Christine Setzer Hutchins

May 15, 2023

 

On the morning of Monday, May 15, 2023 Lois Christine Setzer Hutchins, 86, of Nebo, passed away at her residence.

Lois was born in McDowell County on January 2, 1937 to the late James Setzer Sr., and the late Loise Lee Setzer. She was known as a sweet and out going lady. She enjoyed making floral arrangements at the...

Georgia Harris

Georgia Harris

May 14, 2023

 

     Georgia Iwana Phillips Harris, 91, of Old Fort, passed away, Sunday, May 14, 2023, at her residence.

 

     Mrs. Harris was born in Haywood County, NC on July 27, 1931, to the late George Phillips and Bessie Barnes Phillips. She was married to the late Millard Harris. She was a member of Living Waters Tabernacle and was...

Maude Fender Lawing

Maude Fender Lawing

May 14, 2023

Mrs. Maude Fender Lawing, age 96, of Spruce Pine, formerly of Shelby, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 at The Greens of Spruce Pine, surrounded by her loving daughters.

Mrs. Lawing was born April 27, 1927 in McDowell County, NC to the late Garrett Wood Fender and Delia Norman Fender. She was a long time member of Calvary Baptist Church...

John Floyd Sellars, Jr.

John Floyd Sellars, Jr.

May 12, 2023

     John Floyd Sellars, Jr., 75, of Nebo, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, at MissionMemorial Hospital in Asheville.     John was born in Taylorsville, NC on November 2, 1947, to the late Bertha Goodman and John Floyd Sellars, Sr. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam conflict. John was an avid sports...

Betty Chrisawn

Betty Chrisawn

May 12, 2023

 

     Betty Jewell Kirby Chrisawn, 85, of Marion, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, at her residence.

 

     Betty was born in Yancey County, NC on July 15, 1937, to the late Gid Malcom Kirby and Martha Henson Kirby. She was married to her husband of 67 years, Finley Chrisawn and was a member of Mt. Calvary Free...

Marc Edward Jackson

Marc Edward Jackson

May 11, 2023

 

Marc Edward Jackson, age 53, of Burnsville, NC formerly of Little Switzerland, NC once posted on his Facebook page: “Be thankful for Today, Because in One Moment, Your Entire Life Can Change.” On Thursday, May 11, 2023, this came true as Marc left this world and stepped into eternity to be with his Lord and Savior.

 

Born on...

Frances Karene Morgan Bartlett

Frances Karene Morgan Bartlett

May 11, 2023

 

On Thursday, May 11, 2023, Frances Karene Morgan Bartlett, 81, of Lincolnton, NC went to be with the Lord following several months of declining health.

Karene was born in McDowell County on October 13, 1941 to the late Boyd Morgan and the late Florence Nelson Morgan. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Leo Bartlett.

She...

Sandra Kay McFarland Wolinski

Sandra Kay McFarland Wolinski

May 11, 2023

 

Sandra Kay McFarland Wolinski, 84, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Rose Hill Retirement Community.

Sandra was born in Kankakee, Illinois on July 10, 1938 to the late Harold McFarland and the late Teresa Anthony McFarland. She worked as a pharmacist from 1963 until 2001.

Surviving Sandra are her son, Jeffrey T. Wolinski and his...

Hunter Dale Goforth

Hunter Dale Goforth

May 10, 2023

 

Hunter Dale Goforth, 21, of Marion passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

Hunter was born in McDowell County on January 7, 2002 to Roger Dale Goforth and Connie Louise Bartlett Goforth. He was known as a people person who was happy go lucky and was always smiling. Hunter was employed at the Heathens Den. He will be greatly...

Thelma Irene Parker Hughes

Thelma Irene Parker Hughes

May 9, 2023

 

Thelma Irene Parker Hughes, 88, of Old Fort passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. She was born November 14, 1934 in McDowell County to the late Charles and Josie Parker.

 

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She and Dewey Hughes shared many happy years of marriage. She loved her family, Frank and Joan Hughes,...

Glenn Wyatt

Glenn Wyatt

May 8, 2023

 

Glenn Wyatt, 87, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday morning, May 8, 2023 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.

 

A native of Mitchell County, he was born April 18, 1936 to the late Lee and Nellie Buchanan Wyatt. He is also preceded in death by four siblings, Cartha Mae Turner, Ruby Branch, Carl Wyatt, and Bernie Wyatt.

 

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Amy Danielle Robinson

Amy Danielle Robinson

May 22, 2023

 

Amy Danielle Robinson, 43, of Kathleen, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 22, 2023.

 

A native of South Toe River and Celo, NC, she was the daughter of Resa Riddle Oakes and Larry Carver of Marion, NC and David Robinson of Celo, NC.

 

Amy had a kind heart and was loved by many. She loved life,...

Ruel Hines Morgan

Ruel Hines Morgan

May 21, 2023

 

Ruel Hines Morgan, 77, entered Heaven’s gate on May 21, 2023. He was born in Charlotte on July 30, 1945, a son of the late Ruel Ree Morgan and Ferne Davis Morgan, and brother to his late sister, Nina Mumpower.

He enjoyed a long working career. He served his country in the United States Air Force for 20 years,...

Shirley Evelyn Moody

Shirley Evelyn Moody

May 21, 2023

 

Shirley Evelyn Moody, 83, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Deer Park.

 

A native of McDowell County, she was born July 11, 1939 to the late Lem Edgar Moody and Nelda Hall Moody. She is also preceded in death by a son, Gary Pyatt; and four siblings, Lloyd Moody, Pauline Moody, Alyne Lawing,...

Charles "Mickey" Jimison

Charles "Mickey" Jimison

May 21, 2023

 

Charles “Mickey” Jimison, 87, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday morning, May 21, 2023 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital.

 

A native of Marion, Mickey was born September 28, 1935 to the late Carl P. Jimison and Valree Hensley Jimison.

 

Mickey was of the Free Will Baptist faith and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air...

Gail Parker Pressley

Gail Parker Pressley

May 20, 2023

 

Gail Parker Pressley, 63, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

 

She was born in Rutherford County on March 22, 1960 to the late Carl Parker and Emma Arrowood Parker. She is also preceded in death by a son, Tyler Parker Pressley; and her sister, Marilyn Parker.

 

Gail never met a stranger...

Sabrina Ann Smith

Sabrina Ann Smith

May 18, 2023

 

Sabrina Ann Smith, 29, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 18, 2023.

 

She was born in Fort Myers, Florida on January 29, 1994 to Christopher Michael Smith and Tammy Jo Prough. Sabrina worked in food service. She was very loving and caring. She would go out of her way to help anyone in need. Above...

Claudia Anne English Baker

Claudia Anne English Baker

May 17, 2023

 

 

Claudia Anne English Baker, 80, of Nebo, passed away at The John F Keever Solace Center in Asheville on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

 

Anne was born in Mitchell County on March 17, 1943 to the late Claude English and the late Zulline English. She was a member of Foothills Christian Church and was known as a very...

Mary Iona Elkins

Mary Iona Elkins

May 16, 2023

 

Mary Elkins of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

Born in Buncombe County to the late Dorothy J. Elkins and Arnold Robinson. Also preceding her in death was two sisters, Sandra Kay Cannon and Wanda Dixon; a son-in-law Allen Fisher; and a niece, Michelle Dixon Foley.

She was a loving daughter, mother, and grandmother who was the...

Christopher Steven Womick

Christopher Steven Womick

May 15, 2023

 

Christopher Steven Womick, 50, of Marion passed away at UNC Blue Ridge Hospital on Monday, May 15, 2023.

Chris was born in McDowell County on September 4, 1972 to Robert Womick and the late Diane Laughter Womick.

He was known as an avid golfer. Chris loved the Tennessee Volunteers and was a Washington Redskins fan. One of his favorite...

Lois Christine Setzer Hutchins

Lois Christine Setzer Hutchins

May 15, 2023

 

On the morning of Monday, May 15, 2023 Lois Christine Setzer Hutchins, 86, of Nebo, passed away at her residence.

Lois was born in McDowell County on January 2, 1937 to the late James Setzer Sr., and the late Loise Lee Setzer. She was known as a sweet and out going lady. She enjoyed making floral arrangements at the...

Georgia Harris

Georgia Harris

May 14, 2023

 

     Georgia Iwana Phillips Harris, 91, of Old Fort, passed away, Sunday, May 14, 2023, at her residence.

 

     Mrs. Harris was born in Haywood County, NC on July 27, 1931, to the late George Phillips and Bessie Barnes Phillips. She was married to the late Millard Harris. She was a member of Living Waters Tabernacle and was...

Maude Fender Lawing

Maude Fender Lawing

May 14, 2023

Mrs. Maude Fender Lawing, age 96, of Spruce Pine, formerly of Shelby, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 at The Greens of Spruce Pine, surrounded by her loving daughters.

Mrs. Lawing was born April 27, 1927 in McDowell County, NC to the late Garrett Wood Fender and Delia Norman Fender. She was a long time member of Calvary Baptist Church...

John Floyd Sellars, Jr.

John Floyd Sellars, Jr.

May 12, 2023

     John Floyd Sellars, Jr., 75, of Nebo, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, at MissionMemorial Hospital in Asheville.     John was born in Taylorsville, NC on November 2, 1947, to the late Bertha Goodman and John Floyd Sellars, Sr. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam conflict. John was an avid sports...

Betty Chrisawn

Betty Chrisawn

May 12, 2023

 

     Betty Jewell Kirby Chrisawn, 85, of Marion, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, at her residence.

 

     Betty was born in Yancey County, NC on July 15, 1937, to the late Gid Malcom Kirby and Martha Henson Kirby. She was married to her husband of 67 years, Finley Chrisawn and was a member of Mt. Calvary Free...

Marc Edward Jackson

Marc Edward Jackson

May 11, 2023

 

Marc Edward Jackson, age 53, of Burnsville, NC formerly of Little Switzerland, NC once posted on his Facebook page: “Be thankful for Today, Because in One Moment, Your Entire Life Can Change.” On Thursday, May 11, 2023, this came true as Marc left this world and stepped into eternity to be with his Lord and Savior.

 

Born on...

Frances Karene Morgan Bartlett

Frances Karene Morgan Bartlett

May 11, 2023

 

On Thursday, May 11, 2023, Frances Karene Morgan Bartlett, 81, of Lincolnton, NC went to be with the Lord following several months of declining health.

Karene was born in McDowell County on October 13, 1941 to the late Boyd Morgan and the late Florence Nelson Morgan. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Leo Bartlett.

She...

Sandra Kay McFarland Wolinski

Sandra Kay McFarland Wolinski

May 11, 2023

 

Sandra Kay McFarland Wolinski, 84, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Rose Hill Retirement Community.

Sandra was born in Kankakee, Illinois on July 10, 1938 to the late Harold McFarland and the late Teresa Anthony McFarland. She worked as a pharmacist from 1963 until 2001.

Surviving Sandra are her son, Jeffrey T. Wolinski and his...

Hunter Dale Goforth

Hunter Dale Goforth

May 10, 2023

 

Hunter Dale Goforth, 21, of Marion passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

Hunter was born in McDowell County on January 7, 2002 to Roger Dale Goforth and Connie Louise Bartlett Goforth. He was known as a people person who was happy go lucky and was always smiling. Hunter was employed at the Heathens Den. He will be greatly...

Thelma Irene Parker Hughes

Thelma Irene Parker Hughes

May 9, 2023

 

Thelma Irene Parker Hughes, 88, of Old Fort passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. She was born November 14, 1934 in McDowell County to the late Charles and Josie Parker.

 

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She and Dewey Hughes shared many happy years of marriage. She loved her family, Frank and Joan Hughes,...

Glenn Wyatt

Glenn Wyatt

May 8, 2023

 

Glenn Wyatt, 87, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday morning, May 8, 2023 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.

 

A native of Mitchell County, he was born April 18, 1936 to the late Lee and Nellie Buchanan Wyatt. He is also preceded in death by four siblings, Cartha Mae Turner, Ruby Branch, Carl Wyatt, and Bernie Wyatt.

 

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