Obituaries
Willie Jack Terry
Feb 13, 2025
Willie Jack Terry, 80, of Nebo, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025, at his residence.
Willie was born in McDowell County, NC to the late Ellsworth Jesse Terry and Lilly Hamby Terry. He was a member of Garden Creek Baptist Church in Marion. Willie was a blessing to his family his entire life. He was fun loving man who loved the...
Lewis Frederick Stevens
Feb 12, 2025
Our sweet Papa, Lewis Frederick Stevens age 73, left his body on Wednesday February 12, 2025 to live in the sunsets and whispers of the gentle spring breeze.
He was married to the love of his life, Joyce, for almost 54 years. If you knew him, you knew he was crazy about her. He wrote her love letters and poems, picked...
Emma Mae McKinney
Feb 12, 2025
Emma Mae Bishop McKinney, passed away peacefully at her residence on February 12, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on February 9, 1940, in Warren County, Ohio, Emma lived a vibrant life characterized by her adventurous spirit and deep bonds with family and friends.
Emma was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend who cherished every moment spent with her loved...
Patsy Jo Hunsinger Bradley
Feb 12, 2025
On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Patsy Jo Hunsinger Bradley, of Forest City, passed away at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. She was 76 years old.
Patsy was born in Shelby, North Carolina on January 4, 1949 to the late Johney Franklin Hunsinger and Ava Nell Martin Smith. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Donald Norman.
Her career spanned many...
Judy Lee Mills Buff
Feb 11, 2025
Judy Lee Mills Buff, 74, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on the morning of Tuesday, February 11, 2025 while at her home.
She was born in Marion on August 19, 1950 to the late William Grady Mills and Mary Margaret Lanning Mills.
Judy's career in the textiles industry was marked by hard work and dedication, and she later retired...
Terry Lee Arrowood
Feb 10, 2025
Terry Lee Arrowood, beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her residence on February 10, 2025. Born on March 26, 1954, in Lincoln County, Missouri, she was a woman of immense love and generosity, cherished for her giving nature and kind spirit.
Terry, known for her warm heart, dedicated her life to those she loved. She was a...
Ruth Elizabeth Webb Willis
Feb 10, 2025
Ruth Elizabeth Webb Willis, age 94, of Nebo, peacefully departed this life on the morning of Monday, February 10, 2025 at Autumn Care of Marion.
A native of McDowell County, she was born January 16, 1931 to the late William Webb and Nellie Willis Webb.
Ruth was a lifetime member of First Free Will Baptist Church of Marion where she was very...
Rev. Beauford Brown
Feb 9, 2025
Rev. Beauford Brown, 66, of Hickory, went home to be with the Lord, on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at his residence.
Beauford was born in Long Island, New York on July 2, 1958, to the late Kenneth Dwyer and Sarah Mae Brown. He served his country proudly in the United States Army and was a correctional officer at the Foothills Correctional...
Hubert Carl Stapleton
Feb 9, 2025
Hubert Carl Stapleton, 73, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
Hubert was born in Asheville, North Carolina on June 3, 1951 to the late Betty Ann Walker and Alvin Hubert Stapleton. Hubert served in the United States Army. He loved hunting and fishing, Western T.V., Star Wars, and Jesus.
Hubert was preceded...
Mario "Chewy" Lamond Carson
Feb 9, 2025
Mario "Chewy" Lamond Carson, 42, of Marion, tragically and unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
He was born in McDowell County on June 29, 1982 to Joe Conley and Mamie Lafayette Carson.
Mario possessed a unique ability to make others laugh, infusing light and warmth into every gathering. Known for his reserved nature, when he did speak, his words were...
Selah Leigh Patton
Feb 8, 2025
Selah Leigh Patton, born on February 8, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center, peacefully passed away on the same day. Though her time here was brief, the impact she made in her short life resonated deeply with her family and loved ones who will cherish her memory forever.
Selah is survived by her devoted parents, Kandi Penland and Jacob Patton, who...
Thelma Seay Parker
Feb 8, 2025
Thelma Seay Parker, 95, of Glenwood went home to be with her Savior on Saturday, February 8, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born March 21, 1929 in Swain County, NC to the late Uriah Hayes and Gertrude Alice Mull Seay, Thelma was a homemaker who loved her Lord, her family, and her church. In addition to her parents, she was...
Phillip Leon Swepson
Feb 8, 2025
Phillip Leon Swepson was born on, May 11th, 1952, in Marion, to the late Vivian Hazel Swepson and departed from life on, February, 8 th , 2025. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Denise Jackson Swepson. Phillip was a graduate of McDowell High School where he played football and he later attended Wofford College where he received a...
John "Johnny JJ" Martin Johnson
Feb 8, 2025
John Martin "Johnny JJ" Johnson, passed away on February 8th, 2025, at the age of 74, in his son's home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Yancey County on February 10, 1950, Johnny loved to tinker to see how things worked and fix them if they didn't. He was a mechanic by trade and could fix most anything. When...
Hazel Louise Rosenbaum Callahan
Feb 6, 2025
Hazel Louise Rosenbaum Callahan, formally of Marion, a cherished member of her family and community, passed away peacefully at her residence in Myrtle Beach, SC on February 6, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on June 15, 1937, in Bristol, Tennessee, Hazel was known for her unwavering faith and her dedication to her loved ones.
A hard worker throughout her...
Phyllis Lois Shuford Wylie
Feb 6, 2025
Phyllis Lois Shuford Wylie, age 93, of Marion, North Carolina, departed this life on February 6, 2025, at Deer Park Rehabilitation Center. Born on August 29, 1931, she was a vibrant spirit whose legacy will be cherished by all who knew her.
Phyllis was a beloved member of her community and a longtime member of St. Marks United Methodist Church, where...
George Atwood Digges, IV
Feb 5, 2025
George Atwood Digges, IV passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in Marion after a brief period of declining health. He was 67 years old.
He was born in Asheville on March 25, 1957 to Ruth Gresham Adams and the late George Atwood Digges, III.
George dedicated many years of his career to serving the veterans of North Carolina,...
Charles Robert Yale
Feb 5, 2025
Charles Robert Yale, 68, of Asheville, NC passed away at Mission Hospital on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
Robert was born in Jacksonville, Fl. on January 13, 1956. He enjoyed working on cars which led to a career as an auto mechanic. Robert had a good sense of humor and was very fun to be around. He will be missed by all...
Jerry David Fleming
Feb 5, 2025
Jerry David "JD" Fleming, a devoted father, son, and husband, passed away unexpectedly on February 5, 2025, at the age of 46 due to an automobile accident, while coming home from work. Born on January 28, 1979, in Burke County, Jerry was known for his loving nature and deep commitment to his family.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Crystal,...
Michael James Andersen
Feb 3, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Andersen, 66, of Marion, North Carolina, who left us on February 3, 2025. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Born on May 17, 1958, in Leominster, Massachusetts, Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Pauline Andersen Hayes and Clarence P. Andersen.
Michael leaves behind...
Willie Jack Terry
Feb 13, 2025
Willie Jack Terry, 80, of Nebo, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025, at his residence.
Willie was born in McDowell County, NC to the late Ellsworth Jesse Terry and Lilly Hamby Terry. He was a member of Garden Creek Baptist Church in Marion. Willie was a blessing to his family his entire life. He was fun loving man who loved the...
Lewis Frederick Stevens
Feb 12, 2025
Our sweet Papa, Lewis Frederick Stevens age 73, left his body on Wednesday February 12, 2025 to live in the sunsets and whispers of the gentle spring breeze.
He was married to the love of his life, Joyce, for almost 54 years. If you knew him, you knew he was crazy about her. He wrote her love letters and poems, picked...
Emma Mae McKinney
Feb 12, 2025
Emma Mae Bishop McKinney, passed away peacefully at her residence on February 12, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on February 9, 1940, in Warren County, Ohio, Emma lived a vibrant life characterized by her adventurous spirit and deep bonds with family and friends.
Emma was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend who cherished every moment spent with her loved...
Patsy Jo Hunsinger Bradley
Feb 12, 2025
On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Patsy Jo Hunsinger Bradley, of Forest City, passed away at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. She was 76 years old.
Patsy was born in Shelby, North Carolina on January 4, 1949 to the late Johney Franklin Hunsinger and Ava Nell Martin Smith. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Donald Norman.
Her career spanned many...
Judy Lee Mills Buff
Feb 11, 2025
Judy Lee Mills Buff, 74, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on the morning of Tuesday, February 11, 2025 while at her home.
She was born in Marion on August 19, 1950 to the late William Grady Mills and Mary Margaret Lanning Mills.
Judy's career in the textiles industry was marked by hard work and dedication, and she later retired...
Terry Lee Arrowood
Feb 10, 2025
Terry Lee Arrowood, beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her residence on February 10, 2025. Born on March 26, 1954, in Lincoln County, Missouri, she was a woman of immense love and generosity, cherished for her giving nature and kind spirit.
Terry, known for her warm heart, dedicated her life to those she loved. She was a...
Ruth Elizabeth Webb Willis
Feb 10, 2025
Ruth Elizabeth Webb Willis, age 94, of Nebo, peacefully departed this life on the morning of Monday, February 10, 2025 at Autumn Care of Marion.
A native of McDowell County, she was born January 16, 1931 to the late William Webb and Nellie Willis Webb.
Ruth was a lifetime member of First Free Will Baptist Church of Marion where she was very...
Rev. Beauford Brown
Feb 9, 2025
Rev. Beauford Brown, 66, of Hickory, went home to be with the Lord, on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at his residence.
Beauford was born in Long Island, New York on July 2, 1958, to the late Kenneth Dwyer and Sarah Mae Brown. He served his country proudly in the United States Army and was a correctional officer at the Foothills Correctional...
Hubert Carl Stapleton
Feb 9, 2025
Hubert Carl Stapleton, 73, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
Hubert was born in Asheville, North Carolina on June 3, 1951 to the late Betty Ann Walker and Alvin Hubert Stapleton. Hubert served in the United States Army. He loved hunting and fishing, Western T.V., Star Wars, and Jesus.
Hubert was preceded...
Mario "Chewy" Lamond Carson
Feb 9, 2025
Mario "Chewy" Lamond Carson, 42, of Marion, tragically and unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
He was born in McDowell County on June 29, 1982 to Joe Conley and Mamie Lafayette Carson.
Mario possessed a unique ability to make others laugh, infusing light and warmth into every gathering. Known for his reserved nature, when he did speak, his words were...
Selah Leigh Patton
Feb 8, 2025
Selah Leigh Patton, born on February 8, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center, peacefully passed away on the same day. Though her time here was brief, the impact she made in her short life resonated deeply with her family and loved ones who will cherish her memory forever.
Selah is survived by her devoted parents, Kandi Penland and Jacob Patton, who...
Thelma Seay Parker
Feb 8, 2025
Thelma Seay Parker, 95, of Glenwood went home to be with her Savior on Saturday, February 8, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born March 21, 1929 in Swain County, NC to the late Uriah Hayes and Gertrude Alice Mull Seay, Thelma was a homemaker who loved her Lord, her family, and her church. In addition to her parents, she was...
Phillip Leon Swepson
Feb 8, 2025
Phillip Leon Swepson was born on, May 11th, 1952, in Marion, to the late Vivian Hazel Swepson and departed from life on, February, 8 th , 2025. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Denise Jackson Swepson. Phillip was a graduate of McDowell High School where he played football and he later attended Wofford College where he received a...
John "Johnny JJ" Martin Johnson
Feb 8, 2025
John Martin "Johnny JJ" Johnson, passed away on February 8th, 2025, at the age of 74, in his son's home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Yancey County on February 10, 1950, Johnny loved to tinker to see how things worked and fix them if they didn't. He was a mechanic by trade and could fix most anything. When...
Hazel Louise Rosenbaum Callahan
Feb 6, 2025
Hazel Louise Rosenbaum Callahan, formally of Marion, a cherished member of her family and community, passed away peacefully at her residence in Myrtle Beach, SC on February 6, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on June 15, 1937, in Bristol, Tennessee, Hazel was known for her unwavering faith and her dedication to her loved ones.
A hard worker throughout her...
Phyllis Lois Shuford Wylie
Feb 6, 2025
Phyllis Lois Shuford Wylie, age 93, of Marion, North Carolina, departed this life on February 6, 2025, at Deer Park Rehabilitation Center. Born on August 29, 1931, she was a vibrant spirit whose legacy will be cherished by all who knew her.
Phyllis was a beloved member of her community and a longtime member of St. Marks United Methodist Church, where...
George Atwood Digges, IV
Feb 5, 2025
George Atwood Digges, IV passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in Marion after a brief period of declining health. He was 67 years old.
He was born in Asheville on March 25, 1957 to Ruth Gresham Adams and the late George Atwood Digges, III.
George dedicated many years of his career to serving the veterans of North Carolina,...
Charles Robert Yale
Feb 5, 2025
Charles Robert Yale, 68, of Asheville, NC passed away at Mission Hospital on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
Robert was born in Jacksonville, Fl. on January 13, 1956. He enjoyed working on cars which led to a career as an auto mechanic. Robert had a good sense of humor and was very fun to be around. He will be missed by all...
Jerry David Fleming
Feb 5, 2025
Jerry David "JD" Fleming, a devoted father, son, and husband, passed away unexpectedly on February 5, 2025, at the age of 46 due to an automobile accident, while coming home from work. Born on January 28, 1979, in Burke County, Jerry was known for his loving nature and deep commitment to his family.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Crystal,...
Michael James Andersen
Feb 3, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Andersen, 66, of Marion, North Carolina, who left us on February 3, 2025. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Born on May 17, 1958, in Leominster, Massachusetts, Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Pauline Andersen Hayes and Clarence P. Andersen.
Michael leaves behind...
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