Obituaries
Ricky Lee Elliott
May 7, 2023
Ricky Lee Elliott, 71, of Spruce Pine, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023 at his residence.
Ricky was born in Spruce Pine, NC on December 9, 1951, to the late Obie Lee Elliott and Beatrice Marie Honeycutt Elliott. He was married to his wife of 49 years, Louann Wise Elliott. Ricky was an outdoorsman who...
Ruby Louise Helton McPeters
May 6, 2023
Ruby Louise Helton McPeters of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
She was born in Polk County on March 26 to the late Preston Helton and Bessie Hopson Helton.
Ruby worked at Coats America before becoming employed at Baxter Healthcare where she later retired. She was a strong woman...
Christopher Eugene Revis
May 5, 2023
Christopher Eugene Revis, 56, of Morganton passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023.
Chris was born in Burke County on June 20, 1966 to Matavia Ann Burleson Shuffler and the late Billy Richard Revis. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Chris also enjoyed car and motorcycle racing.
Including his father, Chris is preceded in death by a...
Brenda "Susie" Harvey Knighton
May 5, 2023
Brenda “Susie” Harvey Knighton, 81, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
A native of Marion, she was born August 25, 1941 to the late Rassie Clyde Harvey and Mollie Morrow Harvey. Susie was formerly a member of Cross Mill Pentecostal Holiness Church for many years, and she has been...
Max Stewart Browning, Sr.
May 4, 2023
Max Stewart Browning, Sr. went to our Heavenly Home Thursday, May 4, 2023 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
He was born in Canton, Ohio but was a native of Nebo. He graduated from Nebo High School and served in the U.S. Army. Max retired from Duke Energy after 23 years of service. Max knew and accepted the Lord...
Billy James New
May 2, 2023
Billy James New, 79, of Burnsville, North Carolina and formerly of Shallotte, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday evening, May 2, 2023 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
He was born in Sampson County on July 16, 1943 to the late Roy and Hattie New. Billy worked in auto body repair his whole life. He taught others how to paint...
Ruby Eloise Duncan Oliver
May 1, 2023
Ruby Eloise Duncan Oliver, 93, of Morganton, North Carolina and formerly of Marion, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023.
She was born in Marion on May 13, 1929 to the late Charles Everette Duncan and Mae Willie Wilson Duncan.
Ruby was employed at Cross Cotton Mill and worked in textiles for many years before becoming a Supervisor...
Amanda Hernandez Alvarado
Apr 30, 2023
Amanda Hernandez Alvarado, 57, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at UNC Health Blue Ridge.
She was born in Mexico on February 6, 1966.
She enjoyed painting and making desserts. She worked for many years as a seamstress and loved sewing and making dresses. She was a loving wife, mother, and friend.
A...
William Darrell Clark
Apr 29, 2023
William Darrell Clark, 57, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023.
He was born in Rutherford County on September 27, 1965.
No services are planned.
Lois Margaret Graybeal
Apr 29, 2023
Lois Margaret Cornett Graybeal, 94, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Henderson Care Center in Forest City.
Mrs. Graybeal was born in Avery County, NC on October 2, 1928, to the late Arthur Cornett and Media Calhoun Cornett. She was married to the late Danie H. Graybeal, her husband of 60 years. She was a...
Wilma "Willa Mae" Brown Williams
Apr 29, 2023
Wilma “Willa Mae” Brown Williams, 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Deer Park.
She was born in Mitchell County on November 23, 1942 to the late Rev. Woodrow Brown and Ella Marie Duncan Brown.
Willa Mae was a great woman of faith who loved the Lord and reading her Bible. She...
James Edward Bartlett
Apr 29, 2023
James Edward Bartlett, 40, of Marion, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
James was born in Mitchell County, NC on July 12, 1982. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing. James loved to cook and was a loving dad. He will be greatly missed.
He was...
Eddie Jean Rigsbee
Apr 29, 2023
Eddie Jean Rigsbee, 74, of Little Switzerland, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023, at her residence.
In accordance with her wishes, no services will be held.
Ronny Lee Mills
Apr 28, 2023
Ronny Lee Mills, 64, of Nebo, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at his residence.
Ronny was born in Jackson County, NC on March 12, 1959 to James Mills and the late Christine Mills. Ronny was a classic car enthusiast and enjoyed playing cards and slot machines. He had a very outgoing personality and never...
Starla Michelle Shifflett
Apr 28, 2023
Starla Michelle Shifflett, 26, of Nebo, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023.Starla was born in McDowell County on June 21, 1996, to Tony E. Patrick andIsabella S. Shifflett. She was known for her outgoing personality and her adventurousspirit. She was loved by everyone.
Those left to cherish her memory include her father, Tony Patrick; her mother,Isabella Shifflett (Steve Clark); and...
Helen Louise Hill Hoyle
Apr 28, 2023
Helen Louise Hill Hoyle, 88, of Marion, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at Autumn Care of Marion.
Helen was born in McDowell County, NC on April 17, 1935, to the late Addie Franklin Hill and Mary Venetta Condrey Hill. She was married to the late John Ray Lewis, and following his death, she was married to...
Emma Lee McPeters Causby
Apr 28, 2023
Emma “Nana Emma” Lee McPeters Causby, 79, of Marion, North Carolina, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, April 28, 2023 at Mountain Ridge.
She was born in Yancey County on February 29, 1944 to the late Vilous and Ada Silvers McPeters. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Fred Causby and a...
John Horace Jenkins, III
Apr 27, 2023
John Horace Jenkins, III, 82, of Old Fort, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the Charles F. George VA Medical Center in Asheville.
John was born in Elkton, MD, to the late Laura Arbour and John Horace Jenkins, II. He was married to his wife of 34 years, Kathy Marie Lytle Jenkins. John served his...
Jesse Lee Freeman, Jr.
Apr 26, 2023
Jesse Lee Freeman, Jr., 74, of Marion, North Carolina, departed on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
A native of Marion, Jesse was born on June 28, 1948, to the late Jesse Lee Freeman, Sr., and Rebecca Freeman. Jesse grew up in their longtime family home off of Airport Road in Marion. He was baptized...
Cecilia "Beth" Elizabeth Crawford
Apr 26, 2023
Cecilia Elizabeth (“Beth”) Crawford smoothly transitioned into her Savior’s open arms on April 26, 2023, at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte. Beth suffered with Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease throughout her entire life, but severe pneumonia proved more than she could overcome.
Beth was an accomplished individual who downplayed her health struggles, was kind to everyone, and had the personality...
Ricky Lee Elliott
May 7, 2023
Ricky Lee Elliott, 71, of Spruce Pine, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023 at his residence.
Ricky was born in Spruce Pine, NC on December 9, 1951, to the late Obie Lee Elliott and Beatrice Marie Honeycutt Elliott. He was married to his wife of 49 years, Louann Wise Elliott. Ricky was an outdoorsman who...
Ruby Louise Helton McPeters
May 6, 2023
Ruby Louise Helton McPeters of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
She was born in Polk County on March 26 to the late Preston Helton and Bessie Hopson Helton.
Ruby worked at Coats America before becoming employed at Baxter Healthcare where she later retired. She was a strong woman...
Christopher Eugene Revis
May 5, 2023
Christopher Eugene Revis, 56, of Morganton passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023.
Chris was born in Burke County on June 20, 1966 to Matavia Ann Burleson Shuffler and the late Billy Richard Revis. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Chris also enjoyed car and motorcycle racing.
Including his father, Chris is preceded in death by a...
Brenda "Susie" Harvey Knighton
May 5, 2023
Brenda “Susie” Harvey Knighton, 81, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
A native of Marion, she was born August 25, 1941 to the late Rassie Clyde Harvey and Mollie Morrow Harvey. Susie was formerly a member of Cross Mill Pentecostal Holiness Church for many years, and she has been...
Max Stewart Browning, Sr.
May 4, 2023
Max Stewart Browning, Sr. went to our Heavenly Home Thursday, May 4, 2023 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
He was born in Canton, Ohio but was a native of Nebo. He graduated from Nebo High School and served in the U.S. Army. Max retired from Duke Energy after 23 years of service. Max knew and accepted the Lord...
Billy James New
May 2, 2023
Billy James New, 79, of Burnsville, North Carolina and formerly of Shallotte, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday evening, May 2, 2023 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
He was born in Sampson County on July 16, 1943 to the late Roy and Hattie New. Billy worked in auto body repair his whole life. He taught others how to paint...
Ruby Eloise Duncan Oliver
May 1, 2023
Ruby Eloise Duncan Oliver, 93, of Morganton, North Carolina and formerly of Marion, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023.
She was born in Marion on May 13, 1929 to the late Charles Everette Duncan and Mae Willie Wilson Duncan.
Ruby was employed at Cross Cotton Mill and worked in textiles for many years before becoming a Supervisor...
Amanda Hernandez Alvarado
Apr 30, 2023
Amanda Hernandez Alvarado, 57, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at UNC Health Blue Ridge.
She was born in Mexico on February 6, 1966.
She enjoyed painting and making desserts. She worked for many years as a seamstress and loved sewing and making dresses. She was a loving wife, mother, and friend.
A...
William Darrell Clark
Apr 29, 2023
William Darrell Clark, 57, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023.
He was born in Rutherford County on September 27, 1965.
No services are planned.
Lois Margaret Graybeal
Apr 29, 2023
Lois Margaret Cornett Graybeal, 94, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Henderson Care Center in Forest City.
Mrs. Graybeal was born in Avery County, NC on October 2, 1928, to the late Arthur Cornett and Media Calhoun Cornett. She was married to the late Danie H. Graybeal, her husband of 60 years. She was a...
Wilma "Willa Mae" Brown Williams
Apr 29, 2023
Wilma “Willa Mae” Brown Williams, 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Deer Park.
She was born in Mitchell County on November 23, 1942 to the late Rev. Woodrow Brown and Ella Marie Duncan Brown.
Willa Mae was a great woman of faith who loved the Lord and reading her Bible. She...
James Edward Bartlett
Apr 29, 2023
James Edward Bartlett, 40, of Marion, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
James was born in Mitchell County, NC on July 12, 1982. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing. James loved to cook and was a loving dad. He will be greatly missed.
He was...
Eddie Jean Rigsbee
Apr 29, 2023
Eddie Jean Rigsbee, 74, of Little Switzerland, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023, at her residence.
In accordance with her wishes, no services will be held.
Ronny Lee Mills
Apr 28, 2023
Ronny Lee Mills, 64, of Nebo, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at his residence.
Ronny was born in Jackson County, NC on March 12, 1959 to James Mills and the late Christine Mills. Ronny was a classic car enthusiast and enjoyed playing cards and slot machines. He had a very outgoing personality and never...
Starla Michelle Shifflett
Apr 28, 2023
Starla Michelle Shifflett, 26, of Nebo, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023.Starla was born in McDowell County on June 21, 1996, to Tony E. Patrick andIsabella S. Shifflett. She was known for her outgoing personality and her adventurousspirit. She was loved by everyone.
Those left to cherish her memory include her father, Tony Patrick; her mother,Isabella Shifflett (Steve Clark); and...
Helen Louise Hill Hoyle
Apr 28, 2023
Helen Louise Hill Hoyle, 88, of Marion, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at Autumn Care of Marion.
Helen was born in McDowell County, NC on April 17, 1935, to the late Addie Franklin Hill and Mary Venetta Condrey Hill. She was married to the late John Ray Lewis, and following his death, she was married to...
Emma Lee McPeters Causby
Apr 28, 2023
Emma “Nana Emma” Lee McPeters Causby, 79, of Marion, North Carolina, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, April 28, 2023 at Mountain Ridge.
She was born in Yancey County on February 29, 1944 to the late Vilous and Ada Silvers McPeters. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Fred Causby and a...
John Horace Jenkins, III
Apr 27, 2023
John Horace Jenkins, III, 82, of Old Fort, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the Charles F. George VA Medical Center in Asheville.
John was born in Elkton, MD, to the late Laura Arbour and John Horace Jenkins, II. He was married to his wife of 34 years, Kathy Marie Lytle Jenkins. John served his...
Jesse Lee Freeman, Jr.
Apr 26, 2023
Jesse Lee Freeman, Jr., 74, of Marion, North Carolina, departed on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
A native of Marion, Jesse was born on June 28, 1948, to the late Jesse Lee Freeman, Sr., and Rebecca Freeman. Jesse grew up in their longtime family home off of Airport Road in Marion. He was baptized...
Cecilia "Beth" Elizabeth Crawford
Apr 26, 2023
Cecilia Elizabeth (“Beth”) Crawford smoothly transitioned into her Savior’s open arms on April 26, 2023, at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte. Beth suffered with Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease throughout her entire life, but severe pneumonia proved more than she could overcome.
Beth was an accomplished individual who downplayed her health struggles, was kind to everyone, and had the personality...
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