Obituaries
Tim Walston
Apr 8, 2023
Tim Wayne Walston, 87, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation where he had been a resident for the last several years.
He was a native of Wilson, North Carolina and was born on October 22, 1935 to the late Arthur Lee Walston and Minnie Irene Grimsley Walston. Tim...
Richard Lee Spencer
Apr 8, 2023
Richard Lee Spencer, 88, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Mission Hospital McDowell .
In accordance with his wishes, no services will be held .
David "Wahoo" Osbon
Apr 8, 2023
David “Wahoo” Osbon, 55, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center after an extended illness.
He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on July 5, 1967 to the late Tobin Wayne Osbon and the late Linda Aston Haney. David moved to Marion as a teenager and made it his lifelong home.
...
Jackie Franklin "Chuck" Surratt, Jr.
Apr 7, 2023
Jackie Franklin “Chuck” Surratt, Jr., 55, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, April 7, 2023.
Chuck was a native of Marion born on September 18, 1967 to Jewell Sheehan Surratt and the late Jackie Franklin Surratt, Sr. Chuck was a loving man who had a big heart. He enjoyed fishing, and he...
Donald Thomas Jones
Apr 7, 2023
Donald Thomas Jones, 75, of Nebo, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, at his residence.
Donald was born in Buncombe County, NC, on August 30, 1947, to the late Frank Henry Jones and Carrie Bailey Jones.
He is survived by two sons, Mark Jones and Michael Jones (Leslie); and three grandchildren, Ashley Jones, Jack...
Karl Frederick Hoover
Apr 6, 2023
Karl Frederick Hoover, 89, of Morganton, NC, passed away Thursday morning, April 6, 2023, at his residence.
Karl was born in Syracuse, Indiana on May 15, 1933 to the late Martin Hoover and Edith Wogomon Hoover. He was married to his wife of 69 years, Evelyn Geiger Hoover. For many years, Karl lived in Milford,...
Gladys Church Hensley
Apr 5, 2023
Gladys Church Hensley, 89, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born in McDowell County on May 4, 1933 to the late Vick Church and Hannah Williams Church.
Gladys worked in the cafeteria at Nebo Elementary School for 21 years where she was affectionately known as...
Wayne "Oren" Benfield
Apr 5, 2023
Wayne “Oren” Benfield, 67, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Mission Hospital McDowell after a short, courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Avery County on April 2, 1956, Oren was the son of the late Doyle Lovett Benfield and Emma Viola Ledford Benfield.
Oren spent his life serving the citizens of McDowell...
John Campbell "Kelly" Peppers
Apr 4, 2023
John Campbell “Kelly” Peppers, 64, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at CarePartners Solace Center in Asheville.
A native of McDowell County, he was born August 26, 1958 to Dr. James F. Peppers and the late Carolyn Medford Peppers.
Kelly formerly worked as a truck driver with ABF Freight Systems. At the time...
Cheryl Frances Jones
Apr 3, 2023
Cheryl Frances Jones, 77, of Kingsland, GA passed away on April 3, 2023 at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, GA.
Cheryl was born on May 7, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Alfred and Margaret McIndo Sahm. She moved from Marion, NC and has lived in Kingsland, GA since 1992. Cheryl loved her family, enjoyed cooking and...
Pentance "Dawn" Chapman
Apr 3, 2023
Pentance “Dawn” Dover Chapman, 67, of Marion passed away at Mission Memorial in Asheville, on Monday, April 3, 2023.
Dawn was born in Mitchell County, on January 15, 1956 to the late Buddy Dover and the late Ardith Willis Todd.
Dawn was an avid Tar Heel fan and she enjoyed the beach and camping.
Those left to cherish her...
Darlene Burleson Gosnell
Apr 1, 2023
Darlene Burleson Gosnell passed away on April 1, 2023, at the age of 65, due to a heart condition and lung cancer. Darlene was born in Asheville on June 30, 1957. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Ruth Burleson; and two brothers, Ernest Jr. and Gregory.
Darlene is survived by her life partner, Richard...
Loretta "Renee" Young
Apr 1, 2023
Loretta “Renee” Young, 62, of Marion, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
She was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on January 24, 1961 to the late William Dewey Young and Inez Virginia Michael Young.
Renee saw the good in everything and everybody. She was a true...
Terry Lee Isaacs
Apr 1, 2023
Terry Lee Isaacs, 70, of Nebo, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023, at his residence.
Terry was born in McDowell County, NC on March 21, 1953, to the late Dallis Holt Isaacs and Alma Mae Bailey Isaacs. He was married to Rosa Lee Isaacs. Terry was a hard working Christian who would help anyone in need....
Michael "Mike" Adam Giebey
Mar 31, 2023
Michael Adam Giebey, 61, of Marion, NC went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2023.He was born in Mt Holly, NJ on August 21, 1961 to the late Regina Clapper.He was a man of strong faith, and attended Grace Community Church in Marion. He completed his religious studies at Liberty University. He obtained a scholarship for Truck Driving...
Nancy Branch
Mar 31, 2023
God’s faithful servant, Nancy Branch, passed away Friday, March 31, surrounded by her family and in the Blessed Assurance to all of her loved ones that received her crown in glory. All her life was spent sharing her testimony of Christ and his love for all. Throughout her battle, she never once doubted his love as she often rejoiced and...
Michael Claude Allison
Mar 30, 2023
Michael Claude Allison, Sr. 73, of Swannanoa, N.C. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Mission Memorial in Asheville, N.C.
Michael was born in McDowell Co. on April 13, 1949 to the late Claude Allison and the late Mary Frances Smith Allison.
He was a member of Swannanoa Free Will Baptist...
Clifford Glenn Henderson
Mar 30, 2023
Clifford Glenn Henderson, Sr., 86, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away at Rutherford Regional Hospital on the morning of, Thursday, March 30, 2023.
Clifford was born May 12, 1936 in Madison Co. to the late David Henderson and Katie Davis Henderson. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Lee Simmons Henderson.
He was known as a hardworking...
Ronnie G. Smith
Mar 28, 2023
Ronnie G. Smith, 71, entered the gates of Heaven on March 28, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
The Bible says in 2 CORINTHIANS 5:8, We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. We are confident that our daddy, papaw Ronnie is with our...
Joshua Fitzgerald Collins
Mar 27, 2023
Joshua Fitzgerald Collins, 38, went to be with the Lord on Monday March 27th, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on January 23rd, 1985 in McDowell County.
Josh lived his life to the fullest and never met a stranger. He had a brilliant mind and many talents. He loved cooking, fishing and working outdoors. Those who...
Tim Walston
Apr 8, 2023
Tim Wayne Walston, 87, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation where he had been a resident for the last several years.
He was a native of Wilson, North Carolina and was born on October 22, 1935 to the late Arthur Lee Walston and Minnie Irene Grimsley Walston. Tim...
Richard Lee Spencer
Apr 8, 2023
Richard Lee Spencer, 88, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Mission Hospital McDowell .
In accordance with his wishes, no services will be held .
David "Wahoo" Osbon
Apr 8, 2023
David “Wahoo” Osbon, 55, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center after an extended illness.
He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on July 5, 1967 to the late Tobin Wayne Osbon and the late Linda Aston Haney. David moved to Marion as a teenager and made it his lifelong home.
...
Jackie Franklin "Chuck" Surratt, Jr.
Apr 7, 2023
Jackie Franklin “Chuck” Surratt, Jr., 55, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, April 7, 2023.
Chuck was a native of Marion born on September 18, 1967 to Jewell Sheehan Surratt and the late Jackie Franklin Surratt, Sr. Chuck was a loving man who had a big heart. He enjoyed fishing, and he...
Donald Thomas Jones
Apr 7, 2023
Donald Thomas Jones, 75, of Nebo, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, at his residence.
Donald was born in Buncombe County, NC, on August 30, 1947, to the late Frank Henry Jones and Carrie Bailey Jones.
He is survived by two sons, Mark Jones and Michael Jones (Leslie); and three grandchildren, Ashley Jones, Jack...
Karl Frederick Hoover
Apr 6, 2023
Karl Frederick Hoover, 89, of Morganton, NC, passed away Thursday morning, April 6, 2023, at his residence.
Karl was born in Syracuse, Indiana on May 15, 1933 to the late Martin Hoover and Edith Wogomon Hoover. He was married to his wife of 69 years, Evelyn Geiger Hoover. For many years, Karl lived in Milford,...
Gladys Church Hensley
Apr 5, 2023
Gladys Church Hensley, 89, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born in McDowell County on May 4, 1933 to the late Vick Church and Hannah Williams Church.
Gladys worked in the cafeteria at Nebo Elementary School for 21 years where she was affectionately known as...
Wayne "Oren" Benfield
Apr 5, 2023
Wayne “Oren” Benfield, 67, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Mission Hospital McDowell after a short, courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Avery County on April 2, 1956, Oren was the son of the late Doyle Lovett Benfield and Emma Viola Ledford Benfield.
Oren spent his life serving the citizens of McDowell...
John Campbell "Kelly" Peppers
Apr 4, 2023
John Campbell “Kelly” Peppers, 64, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at CarePartners Solace Center in Asheville.
A native of McDowell County, he was born August 26, 1958 to Dr. James F. Peppers and the late Carolyn Medford Peppers.
Kelly formerly worked as a truck driver with ABF Freight Systems. At the time...
Cheryl Frances Jones
Apr 3, 2023
Cheryl Frances Jones, 77, of Kingsland, GA passed away on April 3, 2023 at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, GA.
Cheryl was born on May 7, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Alfred and Margaret McIndo Sahm. She moved from Marion, NC and has lived in Kingsland, GA since 1992. Cheryl loved her family, enjoyed cooking and...
Pentance "Dawn" Chapman
Apr 3, 2023
Pentance “Dawn” Dover Chapman, 67, of Marion passed away at Mission Memorial in Asheville, on Monday, April 3, 2023.
Dawn was born in Mitchell County, on January 15, 1956 to the late Buddy Dover and the late Ardith Willis Todd.
Dawn was an avid Tar Heel fan and she enjoyed the beach and camping.
Those left to cherish her...
Darlene Burleson Gosnell
Apr 1, 2023
Darlene Burleson Gosnell passed away on April 1, 2023, at the age of 65, due to a heart condition and lung cancer. Darlene was born in Asheville on June 30, 1957. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Ruth Burleson; and two brothers, Ernest Jr. and Gregory.
Darlene is survived by her life partner, Richard...
Loretta "Renee" Young
Apr 1, 2023
Loretta “Renee” Young, 62, of Marion, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
She was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on January 24, 1961 to the late William Dewey Young and Inez Virginia Michael Young.
Renee saw the good in everything and everybody. She was a true...
Terry Lee Isaacs
Apr 1, 2023
Terry Lee Isaacs, 70, of Nebo, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023, at his residence.
Terry was born in McDowell County, NC on March 21, 1953, to the late Dallis Holt Isaacs and Alma Mae Bailey Isaacs. He was married to Rosa Lee Isaacs. Terry was a hard working Christian who would help anyone in need....
Michael "Mike" Adam Giebey
Mar 31, 2023
Michael Adam Giebey, 61, of Marion, NC went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2023.He was born in Mt Holly, NJ on August 21, 1961 to the late Regina Clapper.He was a man of strong faith, and attended Grace Community Church in Marion. He completed his religious studies at Liberty University. He obtained a scholarship for Truck Driving...
Nancy Branch
Mar 31, 2023
God’s faithful servant, Nancy Branch, passed away Friday, March 31, surrounded by her family and in the Blessed Assurance to all of her loved ones that received her crown in glory. All her life was spent sharing her testimony of Christ and his love for all. Throughout her battle, she never once doubted his love as she often rejoiced and...
Michael Claude Allison
Mar 30, 2023
Michael Claude Allison, Sr. 73, of Swannanoa, N.C. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Mission Memorial in Asheville, N.C.
Michael was born in McDowell Co. on April 13, 1949 to the late Claude Allison and the late Mary Frances Smith Allison.
He was a member of Swannanoa Free Will Baptist...
Clifford Glenn Henderson
Mar 30, 2023
Clifford Glenn Henderson, Sr., 86, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away at Rutherford Regional Hospital on the morning of, Thursday, March 30, 2023.
Clifford was born May 12, 1936 in Madison Co. to the late David Henderson and Katie Davis Henderson. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Lee Simmons Henderson.
He was known as a hardworking...
Ronnie G. Smith
Mar 28, 2023
Ronnie G. Smith, 71, entered the gates of Heaven on March 28, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
The Bible says in 2 CORINTHIANS 5:8, We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. We are confident that our daddy, papaw Ronnie is with our...
Joshua Fitzgerald Collins
Mar 27, 2023
Joshua Fitzgerald Collins, 38, went to be with the Lord on Monday March 27th, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on January 23rd, 1985 in McDowell County.
Josh lived his life to the fullest and never met a stranger. He had a brilliant mind and many talents. He loved cooking, fishing and working outdoors. Those who...
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