Obituaries
Helen Leona Boylen Toney
Dec 15, 2022
Helen Leona Boylen Toney, 95, of Nebo, went to be with the Lord on the morning of Thursday, December 15, 2022 at her residence.
Helen was born in Taylor County, West Virginia on April 22, 1927 to the late Clifford Daniel Boylen and Chloe Florence Shahan Boylen. During WWII she welded on ships and built airplanes in Baltimore, Maryland. Helen...
Gary Biddix
Dec 15, 2022
Gary Biddix, 69, of Marion passed away on the evening of Thursday, December 15, 2022.
Gary was born on January 2, 1953 in McDowell County to Dorothy Hyatt Biddix and the late Willard Biddix. Gary worked as a dyer in the textile industry. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR. He was also known for his...
Richard Brian Peek
Dec 15, 2022
Richard Brian Peek, 53, of Fletcher, NC, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022, at his residence.
Mr. Peek was born in McDowell County, NC on April 22, 1969, to Shirley Hurt Peek and the late Clyde Theodore Peek, Jr. He was a graduate of Western Carolina University and an investment banker. Mr. Peek enjoyed fishing,...
Ronnie Edward Evans
Dec 14, 2022
What a celebration in heaven took place on December 14th as Ronnie Edward Evans, 73, of Old Fort, North Carolina, peacefully left this life on earth and entered the gates of heaven rejoicing!
Ron was born in McDowell County on June 28, 1949 to devoted parents, Lucy Kelly Evans and the late Calvin Evans both of Old Fort, North...
Joseph Mays Waldrop
Dec 14, 2022
Joseph Mays Waldrop, 79, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. He was born in Transylvania County on February 13, 1943 to the late Mays Waldrop and Allie Whitmire Waldrop.
Joe was a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Brevard High School and later attended Western Piedmont Community...
Polly Horton
Dec 14, 2022
Lula “Polly” Nobles Horton, 80, of Nebo, passed away, Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Polly was born in Brunswick County, NC, on December 17, 1941, to the late Floyd and Josephine Milligan Faulk. She was married to the late Arthur B. Horton. Polly was a member of New Britton Baptist Church in...
Clarence Ballew
Dec 13, 2022
Clarence Ballew, 83, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at his residence.
He was born in Yancey County on March 02, 1939 to the late Horace Ballew and Hattie Autrey Ballew.
Clarence worked at Old Fort Finishing for 20 years and later retired from Collins and Aikman. He also helped with the construction...
Dane Kirt West
Dec 9, 2022
Dane Kirt West, 61, of Old Fort, NC, passed away at his home on Dec. 9, 2022.
Dane was born on the Central Coast of California. He grew into a blonde-haired surfer boy, who loved living by the beach. He was often found fishing, clamming, or eating Clam Chowder at Pismo Beach.
As he grew older, he moved to Oregon,...
Shawn Patrick Kelly
Dec 8, 2022
Shawn Patrick Kelly, age 52, of Union Mills, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022. He was born on November 23, 1970 to the late Johnny and Maxine Burnett Kelly.
Shawn was a loving father, brother and friend. He enjoyed watching trains, and attended the Camp Creek Baptist Church. He was known for his laughter and having a heart of...
William "Jack" Hollifield
Dec 7, 2022
William “Jack” Hollifield, 78, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
A native of McDowell County, Jack was born May 17, 1944 to the late James Harvey Hollifield and Georgia King Hollifield.
Jack was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He worked for many years in manufacturing. Jack enjoyed...
Scott Johnson
Dec 7, 2022
Gregory Scott Johnson, 41, of Nebo, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at his residence.
Scott was born in McDowell County, NC, on October 27, 1981, to David Finley Johnson and the late Gail Susan Manning Johnson. Scott enjoyed working with computers, reading, cooking, and welding. He was a hard worker who always enjoyed helping his...
Mildred Eloise Lowder Tennant
Dec 5, 2022
Mildred Eloise Lowder Tennant, 83, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022 at Grace Ridge Retirement Community.
She was born in Albemarle, North Carolina on January 28, 1939 to the late Charlie Ray Lowder and Mary Crump Lowder.
Mildred was a shining example of dedication and love. Growing up on a dairy in Norwood, she...
Connie Jo Causby
Dec 4, 2022
Connie Jo Causby, 75, of Marion, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord at Mission Hospital in Asheville on Sunday, December 4, 2022.
She was born on September 28, 1947 to the late Clarence “Bill” Causby and Sarah Clark Causby. Her brother, Gary Causby, also precedes her in death.
Connie was a resident of East Court Group...
Amber Akers Freeman
Dec 3, 2022
Amber Akers Freeman, 41, of Marion, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Amber was born in Orlando, Florida, on April 3, 1981, to Darrell Kenneth Akers, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Weber. She was married to Chad Edward Freeman. She attended Grace Community Church in Marion. Amber enjoyed shopping, reading, walking, traveling,...
Amanda Brook Cook Buchanan
Dec 3, 2022
Amanda Brook Cook Buchanan, 41, of Newland, NC, passed away Saturday,December 3, 2022, at Cannon Memorial Hospital.
Amanda was born in Mitchell County, NC, on October 25, 1981, to Roger Wilson and Audrey Cook Styles.
In addition to her parents, survivors include her boyfriend, Dustin Jordan; herchildren, Makala Cook and Caleb Buchanan; two sisters, Taylor Styles and JessicaStyles; and two...
Gerald Douglas Stroud
Dec 2, 2022
Gerald Douglas Stroud, 67, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022.
He was born in Michigan on November 21, 1955 to the late Paul Banner Stroud and Shelby Jean Harrison Stroud. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Stroud.
Gerald worked for his family’s sheet metal business for many years and could...
William Ernest Shuffler
Dec 1, 2022
William Ernest Shuffler, 75, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born on March 3, 1947 to the late Gordon Shuffler and Elizabeth Alice Terry Shuffler Moody. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three siblings, Gordon Shuffler, Jr., Roy Shuffler, and Betty Metcalf. William...
Mitchell Scott Auton
Nov 27, 2022
Mitchell Scott Auton, 32, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at his residence.
He was born in Rutherford County on May 23, 1990 to Kimberly Benge Auton and the late Willard Scott Auton.
Mitchell loved his family with his whole heart, especially his nana who was very special to him. He was also...
Wanda "Diane" Gilliland
Nov 27, 2022
Wanda Diane Gilliland, 57, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
A native of Marion, she was born on December 31, 1964 to Jean Elizabeth Atwood Gilliland and the late Ernest Lee Gilliland.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and was known for making the best potato...
Margie Hughes Dalton
Nov 26, 2022
Margie Hughes Dalton, 84 passed away Nov 26th at Orlando Health and Rehab Center. She was born August 25th, 1938 to the late Ardle Hughes and Mary Hughes. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her loving husband Wilbur Dalton and two twin sons Michael and Melvin Dalton. She is survived by one daughter Kathy...
Helen Leona Boylen Toney
Dec 15, 2022
Helen Leona Boylen Toney, 95, of Nebo, went to be with the Lord on the morning of Thursday, December 15, 2022 at her residence.
Helen was born in Taylor County, West Virginia on April 22, 1927 to the late Clifford Daniel Boylen and Chloe Florence Shahan Boylen. During WWII she welded on ships and built airplanes in Baltimore, Maryland. Helen...
Gary Biddix
Dec 15, 2022
Gary Biddix, 69, of Marion passed away on the evening of Thursday, December 15, 2022.
Gary was born on January 2, 1953 in McDowell County to Dorothy Hyatt Biddix and the late Willard Biddix. Gary worked as a dyer in the textile industry. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR. He was also known for his...
Richard Brian Peek
Dec 15, 2022
Richard Brian Peek, 53, of Fletcher, NC, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022, at his residence.
Mr. Peek was born in McDowell County, NC on April 22, 1969, to Shirley Hurt Peek and the late Clyde Theodore Peek, Jr. He was a graduate of Western Carolina University and an investment banker. Mr. Peek enjoyed fishing,...
Ronnie Edward Evans
Dec 14, 2022
What a celebration in heaven took place on December 14th as Ronnie Edward Evans, 73, of Old Fort, North Carolina, peacefully left this life on earth and entered the gates of heaven rejoicing!
Ron was born in McDowell County on June 28, 1949 to devoted parents, Lucy Kelly Evans and the late Calvin Evans both of Old Fort, North...
Joseph Mays Waldrop
Dec 14, 2022
Joseph Mays Waldrop, 79, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. He was born in Transylvania County on February 13, 1943 to the late Mays Waldrop and Allie Whitmire Waldrop.
Joe was a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Brevard High School and later attended Western Piedmont Community...
Polly Horton
Dec 14, 2022
Lula “Polly” Nobles Horton, 80, of Nebo, passed away, Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Polly was born in Brunswick County, NC, on December 17, 1941, to the late Floyd and Josephine Milligan Faulk. She was married to the late Arthur B. Horton. Polly was a member of New Britton Baptist Church in...
Clarence Ballew
Dec 13, 2022
Clarence Ballew, 83, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at his residence.
He was born in Yancey County on March 02, 1939 to the late Horace Ballew and Hattie Autrey Ballew.
Clarence worked at Old Fort Finishing for 20 years and later retired from Collins and Aikman. He also helped with the construction...
Dane Kirt West
Dec 9, 2022
Dane Kirt West, 61, of Old Fort, NC, passed away at his home on Dec. 9, 2022.
Dane was born on the Central Coast of California. He grew into a blonde-haired surfer boy, who loved living by the beach. He was often found fishing, clamming, or eating Clam Chowder at Pismo Beach.
As he grew older, he moved to Oregon,...
Shawn Patrick Kelly
Dec 8, 2022
Shawn Patrick Kelly, age 52, of Union Mills, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022. He was born on November 23, 1970 to the late Johnny and Maxine Burnett Kelly.
Shawn was a loving father, brother and friend. He enjoyed watching trains, and attended the Camp Creek Baptist Church. He was known for his laughter and having a heart of...
William "Jack" Hollifield
Dec 7, 2022
William “Jack” Hollifield, 78, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
A native of McDowell County, Jack was born May 17, 1944 to the late James Harvey Hollifield and Georgia King Hollifield.
Jack was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He worked for many years in manufacturing. Jack enjoyed...
Scott Johnson
Dec 7, 2022
Gregory Scott Johnson, 41, of Nebo, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at his residence.
Scott was born in McDowell County, NC, on October 27, 1981, to David Finley Johnson and the late Gail Susan Manning Johnson. Scott enjoyed working with computers, reading, cooking, and welding. He was a hard worker who always enjoyed helping his...
Mildred Eloise Lowder Tennant
Dec 5, 2022
Mildred Eloise Lowder Tennant, 83, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022 at Grace Ridge Retirement Community.
She was born in Albemarle, North Carolina on January 28, 1939 to the late Charlie Ray Lowder and Mary Crump Lowder.
Mildred was a shining example of dedication and love. Growing up on a dairy in Norwood, she...
Connie Jo Causby
Dec 4, 2022
Connie Jo Causby, 75, of Marion, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord at Mission Hospital in Asheville on Sunday, December 4, 2022.
She was born on September 28, 1947 to the late Clarence “Bill” Causby and Sarah Clark Causby. Her brother, Gary Causby, also precedes her in death.
Connie was a resident of East Court Group...
Amber Akers Freeman
Dec 3, 2022
Amber Akers Freeman, 41, of Marion, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Amber was born in Orlando, Florida, on April 3, 1981, to Darrell Kenneth Akers, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Weber. She was married to Chad Edward Freeman. She attended Grace Community Church in Marion. Amber enjoyed shopping, reading, walking, traveling,...
Amanda Brook Cook Buchanan
Dec 3, 2022
Amanda Brook Cook Buchanan, 41, of Newland, NC, passed away Saturday,December 3, 2022, at Cannon Memorial Hospital.
Amanda was born in Mitchell County, NC, on October 25, 1981, to Roger Wilson and Audrey Cook Styles.
In addition to her parents, survivors include her boyfriend, Dustin Jordan; herchildren, Makala Cook and Caleb Buchanan; two sisters, Taylor Styles and JessicaStyles; and two...
Gerald Douglas Stroud
Dec 2, 2022
Gerald Douglas Stroud, 67, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022.
He was born in Michigan on November 21, 1955 to the late Paul Banner Stroud and Shelby Jean Harrison Stroud. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Stroud.
Gerald worked for his family’s sheet metal business for many years and could...
William Ernest Shuffler
Dec 1, 2022
William Ernest Shuffler, 75, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born on March 3, 1947 to the late Gordon Shuffler and Elizabeth Alice Terry Shuffler Moody. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three siblings, Gordon Shuffler, Jr., Roy Shuffler, and Betty Metcalf. William...
Mitchell Scott Auton
Nov 27, 2022
Mitchell Scott Auton, 32, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at his residence.
He was born in Rutherford County on May 23, 1990 to Kimberly Benge Auton and the late Willard Scott Auton.
Mitchell loved his family with his whole heart, especially his nana who was very special to him. He was also...
Wanda "Diane" Gilliland
Nov 27, 2022
Wanda Diane Gilliland, 57, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
A native of Marion, she was born on December 31, 1964 to Jean Elizabeth Atwood Gilliland and the late Ernest Lee Gilliland.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and was known for making the best potato...
Margie Hughes Dalton
Nov 26, 2022
Margie Hughes Dalton, 84 passed away Nov 26th at Orlando Health and Rehab Center. She was born August 25th, 1938 to the late Ardle Hughes and Mary Hughes. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her loving husband Wilbur Dalton and two twin sons Michael and Melvin Dalton. She is survived by one daughter Kathy...
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