Obituaries
Howard John Hudgins
Mar 14, 2023
Howard John Hudgins, 82, of Marion, went peacefully to be with the Lord at his home with his family by his side on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
Howard is preceded in death by his brothers, Donald Hudgins, James Hudgins and Carter Hudgins.
Surviving Howard are his wife of sixty-four years, Carolyn; a daughter, Denise White and Robert of the...
Shyla Faye Cauthen
Mar 13, 2023
Shyla Faye Cauthen, 7, of Old Fort, North Carolina went to be with the Lord on the evening of Monday, March 13, 2023.
Shyla was born in Marion, on May 26, 2015 to Andrew Tyler Cauthen and Melissa Denise Cauthen. She was a student at Glenwood Elementary where she was in the second grade. She was known as...
Linda Green Tressler
Mar 13, 2023
Linda Green Tressler, age 77, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at her home.
A native of Flag Pond, Tennessee, Linda was born on February 17, 1946.
She was a member of Faith Tabernacle Church where she enjoyed singing with her husband.
She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Patrick...
Geneva Mae Randall Cable
Mar 12, 2023
Geneva Mae Randall Cable, 88, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Sunday afternoon, March 12, 2023 at Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum, South Carolina. She was born in Madison County on September 4, 1934 to the late Edward and Lula Sprinkle Randall.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Carl Woody, Jr.
Mar 11, 2023
Carl Woody, Jr., 74, of Marion, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.
Carl was born in McDowell County, NC on September 10, 1948, to the late Ethel McMahan and Carl Woody, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Ora...
Margaret Padgett Fox
Mar 10, 2023
Margaret Padgett Fox, 91, of Marion, departed peacefully to be with the Lord on March 10th, 2023. Born in Old Fort, NC on October 24, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Robert Leroy Padgett and Ella Mae McPeters Padgett. In addition to her parents, Margaret was also preceded in death by a brother, Albert Padgett, a sister,...
Earl "Dean" Moody
Mar 10, 2023
Earl “Dean” Moody, 87, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.
A native of McDowell County, Dean was born December 24, 1935 to the late Gilmer Moody and Myrtle Lee Hollifield Moody.
Dean was a member of Bethel Free Will Baptist Church where he was saved many...
Gregory Scott Hudgins
Mar 10, 2023
Gregory Scott Hudgins, 60, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023 at his residence.
He was born December 20, 1962 to Deloyd Hudgins and the late Geraldine Ballew Hudgins.
Greg worked in construction most of his life. An avid outdoorsman, Greg loved deer hunting and fishing with his brothers. He was a member of...
Cathy McLeod Anderson
Mar 10, 2023
Cathy Mae McLeod Anderson, 62, of Morganton, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 10, 2023, after a period of declining health.
Cathy was born in Caldwell County, NC on June 7, 1960 to the late William Milton McLeod and Irene Bedford McLeod. Cathy was very adventurous. She enjoyed the mountains and taking road trips. She loved...
Juliette "Julie" Ricketts Lipe
Mar 8, 2023
Juliette “Julie” Ricketts Lipe, 91, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Grace Heights. She was born December 24, 1931.
Julie was formerly employed at Ethan Allen. She was a very outgoing, sweet, and loving lady who was special to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Julie was an avid fan of the...
Scott White
Mar 7, 2023
Scott White, 66, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at his home.
He was born January 15, 1957 to the late Harold Ray White and Mary Juanita Griggs White.
Scott’s family meant the world to him. He loved his children and grandchildren more than anything. He was a talented mechanic who enjoyed old...
Pegi Webb
Mar 6, 2023
Pegi Ann Webb, 57, of Marion, was called home on Monday, March 6, 2023, at her residence.
Pegi was born in McDowell County, NC on August 31, 1965 to Barbara Webb and the late Emmett Webb.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Roberts. Those left to cherish...
Phyliss June Henson Kazee
Mar 5, 2023
Phyliss June Henson Kazee, 60, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Sunday morning, March 5, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Buncombe County on August 30, 1962 to the late Howard Gerald Henson and Clemmie Talitha Anderson Henson.
Phyliss spent her life serving others as...
Betty Lou Epley Hudgins
Mar 5, 2023
Betty Lou Epley Hudgins, age 91, of Marion, passed away Sunday, March 05, 2023.
Betty was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina on September 11, 1931 to the late Badger and Lula Haynes Epley. Betty was a member of Hicks Chapel Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher and choir member. She enjoyed quilting and gardening. Betty...
Sherry Lynn Hutchins
Mar 5, 2023
Sherry Lynn Legg Hutchins, 57, of Marion, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville.
Sherry was born in Montgomery County, West Virginia, on March 16, 1965, to the late Joyce Ann Justice and Jack Dennis Legg. Sherry was a Christian would help anyone in need. She was very compassionate...
Orville "Bob" Lee Robinson
Mar 4, 2023
Orville “Bob” Lee Robinson, 73, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
He was born in Spruce Pine on December 20, 1949 to the late Glen and Jane Buchanan Robinson. A sister, Caroleen Correll, also precedes him in death.
Bob worked at Auria, formerly Collins...
John Randolph "Randy" Yoakum
Feb 28, 2023
John Randolph “Randy” Yoakum, 56, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
A native of Marion, Randy was born December 15, 1966 to John Tea Yoakum and Reva Forbes Yoakum.
Randy was an avid sports fan who enjoyed Tennessee football and Carolina basketball. He was a football player himself all through...
Jane Martin Mercell
Feb 28, 2023
Mathilda “Jane” Martin Mercell, 75, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at Colonial Manor in Rutherfordton on the evening of Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
Jane was born in Cottle, West Virginia on November 3, 1947 to the late Cecil Martin and Ella Ruth “Patty” Case Martin.
She worked at Autumn Care from which she retired. Jane enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles...
Angela M. Bottari
Feb 27, 2023
Angela Michele Bottari, a Child of the Most High God, has gone Home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on this 27th day of February, 2023.
Angela’s life’s journey was one of love and compassion for all she knew always putting other’s needs ahead of her own. From sharing the gospel in women’s prison’s,...
Donna Shetley
Feb 24, 2023
Donna Lee Parks Shetley, 75, of Nebo, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023, at the John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville.
Donna was born in Madison County, NC on December 4, 1947, to the late Shirley Dean Holt and Millard Lee Parks. She was married to her husband of fifty nine years, Eugene Shetley. Donna...
Howard John Hudgins
Mar 14, 2023
Howard John Hudgins, 82, of Marion, went peacefully to be with the Lord at his home with his family by his side on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
Howard is preceded in death by his brothers, Donald Hudgins, James Hudgins and Carter Hudgins.
Surviving Howard are his wife of sixty-four years, Carolyn; a daughter, Denise White and Robert of the...
Shyla Faye Cauthen
Mar 13, 2023
Shyla Faye Cauthen, 7, of Old Fort, North Carolina went to be with the Lord on the evening of Monday, March 13, 2023.
Shyla was born in Marion, on May 26, 2015 to Andrew Tyler Cauthen and Melissa Denise Cauthen. She was a student at Glenwood Elementary where she was in the second grade. She was known as...
Linda Green Tressler
Mar 13, 2023
Linda Green Tressler, age 77, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at her home.
A native of Flag Pond, Tennessee, Linda was born on February 17, 1946.
She was a member of Faith Tabernacle Church where she enjoyed singing with her husband.
She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Patrick...
Geneva Mae Randall Cable
Mar 12, 2023
Geneva Mae Randall Cable, 88, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Sunday afternoon, March 12, 2023 at Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum, South Carolina. She was born in Madison County on September 4, 1934 to the late Edward and Lula Sprinkle Randall.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Carl Woody, Jr.
Mar 11, 2023
Carl Woody, Jr., 74, of Marion, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.
Carl was born in McDowell County, NC on September 10, 1948, to the late Ethel McMahan and Carl Woody, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Ora...
Margaret Padgett Fox
Mar 10, 2023
Margaret Padgett Fox, 91, of Marion, departed peacefully to be with the Lord on March 10th, 2023. Born in Old Fort, NC on October 24, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Robert Leroy Padgett and Ella Mae McPeters Padgett. In addition to her parents, Margaret was also preceded in death by a brother, Albert Padgett, a sister,...
Earl "Dean" Moody
Mar 10, 2023
Earl “Dean” Moody, 87, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.
A native of McDowell County, Dean was born December 24, 1935 to the late Gilmer Moody and Myrtle Lee Hollifield Moody.
Dean was a member of Bethel Free Will Baptist Church where he was saved many...
Gregory Scott Hudgins
Mar 10, 2023
Gregory Scott Hudgins, 60, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023 at his residence.
He was born December 20, 1962 to Deloyd Hudgins and the late Geraldine Ballew Hudgins.
Greg worked in construction most of his life. An avid outdoorsman, Greg loved deer hunting and fishing with his brothers. He was a member of...
Cathy McLeod Anderson
Mar 10, 2023
Cathy Mae McLeod Anderson, 62, of Morganton, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 10, 2023, after a period of declining health.
Cathy was born in Caldwell County, NC on June 7, 1960 to the late William Milton McLeod and Irene Bedford McLeod. Cathy was very adventurous. She enjoyed the mountains and taking road trips. She loved...
Juliette "Julie" Ricketts Lipe
Mar 8, 2023
Juliette “Julie” Ricketts Lipe, 91, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Grace Heights. She was born December 24, 1931.
Julie was formerly employed at Ethan Allen. She was a very outgoing, sweet, and loving lady who was special to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Julie was an avid fan of the...
Scott White
Mar 7, 2023
Scott White, 66, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at his home.
He was born January 15, 1957 to the late Harold Ray White and Mary Juanita Griggs White.
Scott’s family meant the world to him. He loved his children and grandchildren more than anything. He was a talented mechanic who enjoyed old...
Pegi Webb
Mar 6, 2023
Pegi Ann Webb, 57, of Marion, was called home on Monday, March 6, 2023, at her residence.
Pegi was born in McDowell County, NC on August 31, 1965 to Barbara Webb and the late Emmett Webb.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Roberts. Those left to cherish...
Phyliss June Henson Kazee
Mar 5, 2023
Phyliss June Henson Kazee, 60, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Sunday morning, March 5, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Buncombe County on August 30, 1962 to the late Howard Gerald Henson and Clemmie Talitha Anderson Henson.
Phyliss spent her life serving others as...
Betty Lou Epley Hudgins
Mar 5, 2023
Betty Lou Epley Hudgins, age 91, of Marion, passed away Sunday, March 05, 2023.
Betty was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina on September 11, 1931 to the late Badger and Lula Haynes Epley. Betty was a member of Hicks Chapel Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher and choir member. She enjoyed quilting and gardening. Betty...
Sherry Lynn Hutchins
Mar 5, 2023
Sherry Lynn Legg Hutchins, 57, of Marion, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville.
Sherry was born in Montgomery County, West Virginia, on March 16, 1965, to the late Joyce Ann Justice and Jack Dennis Legg. Sherry was a Christian would help anyone in need. She was very compassionate...
Orville "Bob" Lee Robinson
Mar 4, 2023
Orville “Bob” Lee Robinson, 73, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
He was born in Spruce Pine on December 20, 1949 to the late Glen and Jane Buchanan Robinson. A sister, Caroleen Correll, also precedes him in death.
Bob worked at Auria, formerly Collins...
John Randolph "Randy" Yoakum
Feb 28, 2023
John Randolph “Randy” Yoakum, 56, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
A native of Marion, Randy was born December 15, 1966 to John Tea Yoakum and Reva Forbes Yoakum.
Randy was an avid sports fan who enjoyed Tennessee football and Carolina basketball. He was a football player himself all through...
Jane Martin Mercell
Feb 28, 2023
Mathilda “Jane” Martin Mercell, 75, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at Colonial Manor in Rutherfordton on the evening of Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
Jane was born in Cottle, West Virginia on November 3, 1947 to the late Cecil Martin and Ella Ruth “Patty” Case Martin.
She worked at Autumn Care from which she retired. Jane enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles...
Angela M. Bottari
Feb 27, 2023
Angela Michele Bottari, a Child of the Most High God, has gone Home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on this 27th day of February, 2023.
Angela’s life’s journey was one of love and compassion for all she knew always putting other’s needs ahead of her own. From sharing the gospel in women’s prison’s,...
Donna Shetley
Feb 24, 2023
Donna Lee Parks Shetley, 75, of Nebo, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023, at the John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville.
Donna was born in Madison County, NC on December 4, 1947, to the late Shirley Dean Holt and Millard Lee Parks. She was married to her husband of fifty nine years, Eugene Shetley. Donna...
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