Obituaries

Romana Annette Peterson

Romana Annette Peterson

Sep 15, 2022

Romana Annette Peterson, 63, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Thursday, September 15, 2022.

 

She was born in Germany on April 22, 1959 to the late Roger Peterson and Thelma Ruby Gaddy Peterson. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Roger T. Peterson, Jr.

 

Romana was a very smart lady and had...

April Stenseth Reid

April Stenseth Reid

Sep 14, 2022

April Stenseth Reid, age 49, passed away unexpectedley on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, in Rutherford County, North Carolina.

April was born on April 30, 1973, in Otter Tail, Minnesota, to Lee Owen Stenseth and the late Brenda Jean Biederman Stenseth . She enjoyed watching scary movies and thrift store shopping.

Those left to cherish her memory, along with her father;...

James Brooks  Dietz

James Brooks Dietz

Sep 13, 2022

James “Jim” Brooks Dietz, 63, of Miami, Florida passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.

Jim was born on July, 22, 1959 to the late James Eugene Dietz and Martha Elaine Vickory.

He enjoyed nature especially fishing, camping and making art. Jim lived in the Marion area for 22 years prior to moving to Miami for the past 8 years....

Tammy Wall Owensby

Tammy Wall Owensby

Sep 12, 2022

Tammy Leigh Wall Owensby of Marion, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Monday, September 12, 2022.

Tammy was born in McDowell County to the late Warren Joseph Wall and the late Erina Bellani Wall on February 10, 1959. Tammy was known as a giving person who had a contagious smile that would light up the room. She spent many...

Michael Shane Silver

Michael Shane Silver

Sep 11, 2022

 

     Michael Shane Silver, 47, of Spindale, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.

 

     Michael was born in Marion, NC on February 26, 1975. He enjoyed swimming, playing cards, shooting pool, and hanging out with friends. He will be greatly missed.

 

     He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James...

Edna Mae Williams Duncan

Edna Mae Williams Duncan

Sep 11, 2022

Edna Mae Williams Duncan, 83, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022 at her home.

 

A native of McDowell County, Edna was born on October 25, 1938 to the late Clarence Alexander George Williams and Cora Belle Johnson Williams.

 

Edna retired from Baxter Healthcare after over 20 years of service. She attended Redeemed Free...

Jane  Catherine Byrd

Jane Catherine Byrd

Sep 11, 2022

 

On September 11th , 2022, Jane Catherine Byrd, 76, of Marion, went to her eternal home to meet our Lord and Savior. Jane was born in McDowell County, NC, on October 6th, 1945 to Delmar Troy Allison and Hulda Mae Hunter Allison.

Jane was one of eight children. In addition to her parents and four siblings, Jane was also...

Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Thompson

Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Thompson

Sep 10, 2022

Kenneth “Kenny” Wayne Thompson, 53, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

 

A native of Marion, Kenny was born on April 13, 1969 to Waynon and Peggy Shelton Thompson.

 

Kenny was a manager for Tri County Oil in Marion. Kenny was a faithful Christian and a member of Restoration Church...

Lake Lure Ollis

Lake Lure Ollis

Sep 10, 2022

Lake Lure Ollis, age 72, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at his home.

 

Lake was a native of Avery County and was born on August 31, 1950 to the late Ernest and Ethel Garrison Ollis.

 

He worked with shrubbery before working in construction later in life. Mr. Ollis was an avid hunter and...

Alfred Samuel MacJarrett

Alfred Samuel MacJarrett

Sep 5, 2022

Alfred Samuel MacJarrett of Marion, passed away on the evening of Monday, September 5, 2022 at Memorial Mission in Asheville.

Alfred was born in Clinton, New York to the late Homer MacJarrett and Violet Freeman MacJarrett Gallagher on August 31,1961. He enjoyed woodworking, drawing and fishing. He enjoyed spending time with his family most of all, especially his kids. Alfred...

Linda Honeycutt

Linda Honeycutt

Sep 3, 2022

     Linda Charlene Bright Honeycutt, 56, of Nebo, NC, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022, at McDowell Hospital.

 

     Linda was born in Burke County, NC on June 12, 1966, to the late William Bright and Rosalie Head Bright. She was married to the late Thomas “Tommy” Honeycutt. Linda enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She will...

Virginia Ann Vaughan

Virginia Ann Vaughan

Sep 2, 2022

     Virginia Ann Hartwell Vaughan, 76, of Nebo, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.

 

     Virginia was born in Mercier County, West Virginia, on May 18, 1946, to the late Andrew Hartwell and Ellen Brown Hartwell. She was married to the late Robert Vaughan. Virginia was a member of Amazing...

Shaneah Ross McCauley

Shaneah Ross McCauley

Sep 2, 2022

Mrs. Jackie Shaneah “Neah” Ross McCauley, age 56, of Marion, went home to her heavenly father on Friday, September 2, 2022. A beautiful fair-skinned and red-headed baby, she was born in July of 1966 to the absolute joy of her parents Jack and Ruth Ross. Shaneah was saved at a young age and continually strived to be more Christ-like. Despite...

Brenda Joan Mason Walker

Brenda Joan Mason Walker

Sep 1, 2022

Brenda Joan Mason Walker, age 75 of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away on the morning of Thursday, September 1, 2022.

Brenda was born in McDowell County on October 31, 1946 to the late Sam Mack Mason and the late Ethel Beatrice Burgin Mason.  She was a member of Living Waters Tabernacle and volunteered with Samaritans Purse assisting with the...

Sarah Margaret "Smick" Lindsey Baxter

Sarah Margaret "Smick" Lindsey Baxter

Sep 1, 2022

Mrs. Sarah Margaret Lindsey Baxter, age 85, of the West Marion community, went quietly and unexpectedly on Thursday, September 1, 2022. She was born in McDowell County on November 15, 1936 to the late William Hall Lindsey and Sarah Pearson Lindsey.

 

Mrs. Baxter was a faithful member of the Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. She was known to love...

Linda Sue Adkins Rode

Linda Sue Adkins Rode

Aug 31, 2022

Linda Sue Adkins Rode, 75, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

 

A native of McDowell County, she was born May 28, 1947 to the late James Adkins and Edna Faye Randolph Adkins.

 

Linda worked in the furniture industry before working...

Della Hooper McKesson

Della Hooper McKesson

Aug 31, 2022

Della Marie Hooper McKesson, age 64 of Marion, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Mission Hospital of Asheville.

 Della was born February 18, 1958 to the late Arthur Leroy Hooper and the late Julia Irene Moore Hooper. She was an active member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church where she served on various committees at...

Jimmy Clarence Morris

Jimmy Clarence Morris

Aug 30, 2022

Jimmy Clarence Morris, 85, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.

 

A native of Old Fort, Jimmy was born December 26, 1936 to the late Arthur Clarence Morris and Lugene Lavender Morris. His sister, Vena Faye Clark, also precedes him in death.

 

Jimmy worked...

Michael Lytle

Michael Lytle

Aug 29, 2022

     Michael Alvis Lytle, 64, of Hudson, NC, formerly of Marion, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.

 

     Michael was born in San Antonio, Texas, on August 14, 1958, to Cynthia Ann Robinson Lytle and the late Clarence Louis Lytle. He was a member of West Marion Baptist Church....

Rev. Benny T.  Duncan

Rev. Benny T. Duncan

Aug 27, 2022

Rev. Benny T. Duncan, 67, of Statesville, North Carolina, went home with his Savior on Saturday, August 27, 2022. A native of McDowell County, Benny was a retired pastor serving Burke and Iredell counties. He dedicated his life to serving God and helping others. He was very generous toward all.

 

Benny was born October 31, 1954 to the late...

Romana Annette Peterson

Romana Annette Peterson

Sep 15, 2022

Romana Annette Peterson, 63, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Thursday, September 15, 2022.

 

She was born in Germany on April 22, 1959 to the late Roger Peterson and Thelma Ruby Gaddy Peterson. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Roger T. Peterson, Jr.

 

Romana was a very smart lady and had...

April Stenseth Reid

April Stenseth Reid

Sep 14, 2022

April Stenseth Reid, age 49, passed away unexpectedley on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, in Rutherford County, North Carolina.

April was born on April 30, 1973, in Otter Tail, Minnesota, to Lee Owen Stenseth and the late Brenda Jean Biederman Stenseth . She enjoyed watching scary movies and thrift store shopping.

Those left to cherish her memory, along with her father;...

James Brooks  Dietz

James Brooks Dietz

Sep 13, 2022

James “Jim” Brooks Dietz, 63, of Miami, Florida passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.

Jim was born on July, 22, 1959 to the late James Eugene Dietz and Martha Elaine Vickory.

He enjoyed nature especially fishing, camping and making art. Jim lived in the Marion area for 22 years prior to moving to Miami for the past 8 years....

Tammy Wall Owensby

Tammy Wall Owensby

Sep 12, 2022

Tammy Leigh Wall Owensby of Marion, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Monday, September 12, 2022.

Tammy was born in McDowell County to the late Warren Joseph Wall and the late Erina Bellani Wall on February 10, 1959. Tammy was known as a giving person who had a contagious smile that would light up the room. She spent many...

Michael Shane Silver

Michael Shane Silver

Sep 11, 2022

 

     Michael Shane Silver, 47, of Spindale, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.

 

     Michael was born in Marion, NC on February 26, 1975. He enjoyed swimming, playing cards, shooting pool, and hanging out with friends. He will be greatly missed.

 

     He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James...

Edna Mae Williams Duncan

Edna Mae Williams Duncan

Sep 11, 2022

Edna Mae Williams Duncan, 83, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022 at her home.

 

A native of McDowell County, Edna was born on October 25, 1938 to the late Clarence Alexander George Williams and Cora Belle Johnson Williams.

 

Edna retired from Baxter Healthcare after over 20 years of service. She attended Redeemed Free...

Jane  Catherine Byrd

Jane Catherine Byrd

Sep 11, 2022

 

On September 11th , 2022, Jane Catherine Byrd, 76, of Marion, went to her eternal home to meet our Lord and Savior. Jane was born in McDowell County, NC, on October 6th, 1945 to Delmar Troy Allison and Hulda Mae Hunter Allison.

Jane was one of eight children. In addition to her parents and four siblings, Jane was also...

Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Thompson

Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Thompson

Sep 10, 2022

Kenneth “Kenny” Wayne Thompson, 53, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

 

A native of Marion, Kenny was born on April 13, 1969 to Waynon and Peggy Shelton Thompson.

 

Kenny was a manager for Tri County Oil in Marion. Kenny was a faithful Christian and a member of Restoration Church...

Lake Lure Ollis

Lake Lure Ollis

Sep 10, 2022

Lake Lure Ollis, age 72, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at his home.

 

Lake was a native of Avery County and was born on August 31, 1950 to the late Ernest and Ethel Garrison Ollis.

 

He worked with shrubbery before working in construction later in life. Mr. Ollis was an avid hunter and...

Alfred Samuel MacJarrett

Alfred Samuel MacJarrett

Sep 5, 2022

Alfred Samuel MacJarrett of Marion, passed away on the evening of Monday, September 5, 2022 at Memorial Mission in Asheville.

Alfred was born in Clinton, New York to the late Homer MacJarrett and Violet Freeman MacJarrett Gallagher on August 31,1961. He enjoyed woodworking, drawing and fishing. He enjoyed spending time with his family most of all, especially his kids. Alfred...

Linda Honeycutt

Linda Honeycutt

Sep 3, 2022

     Linda Charlene Bright Honeycutt, 56, of Nebo, NC, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022, at McDowell Hospital.

 

     Linda was born in Burke County, NC on June 12, 1966, to the late William Bright and Rosalie Head Bright. She was married to the late Thomas “Tommy” Honeycutt. Linda enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She will...

Virginia Ann Vaughan

Virginia Ann Vaughan

Sep 2, 2022

     Virginia Ann Hartwell Vaughan, 76, of Nebo, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.

 

     Virginia was born in Mercier County, West Virginia, on May 18, 1946, to the late Andrew Hartwell and Ellen Brown Hartwell. She was married to the late Robert Vaughan. Virginia was a member of Amazing...

Shaneah Ross McCauley

Shaneah Ross McCauley

Sep 2, 2022

Mrs. Jackie Shaneah “Neah” Ross McCauley, age 56, of Marion, went home to her heavenly father on Friday, September 2, 2022. A beautiful fair-skinned and red-headed baby, she was born in July of 1966 to the absolute joy of her parents Jack and Ruth Ross. Shaneah was saved at a young age and continually strived to be more Christ-like. Despite...

Brenda Joan Mason Walker

Brenda Joan Mason Walker

Sep 1, 2022

Brenda Joan Mason Walker, age 75 of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away on the morning of Thursday, September 1, 2022.

Brenda was born in McDowell County on October 31, 1946 to the late Sam Mack Mason and the late Ethel Beatrice Burgin Mason.  She was a member of Living Waters Tabernacle and volunteered with Samaritans Purse assisting with the...

Sarah Margaret "Smick" Lindsey Baxter

Sarah Margaret "Smick" Lindsey Baxter

Sep 1, 2022

Mrs. Sarah Margaret Lindsey Baxter, age 85, of the West Marion community, went quietly and unexpectedly on Thursday, September 1, 2022. She was born in McDowell County on November 15, 1936 to the late William Hall Lindsey and Sarah Pearson Lindsey.

 

Mrs. Baxter was a faithful member of the Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. She was known to love...

Linda Sue Adkins Rode

Linda Sue Adkins Rode

Aug 31, 2022

Linda Sue Adkins Rode, 75, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

 

A native of McDowell County, she was born May 28, 1947 to the late James Adkins and Edna Faye Randolph Adkins.

 

Linda worked in the furniture industry before working...

Della Hooper McKesson

Della Hooper McKesson

Aug 31, 2022

Della Marie Hooper McKesson, age 64 of Marion, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Mission Hospital of Asheville.

 Della was born February 18, 1958 to the late Arthur Leroy Hooper and the late Julia Irene Moore Hooper. She was an active member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church where she served on various committees at...

Jimmy Clarence Morris

Jimmy Clarence Morris

Aug 30, 2022

Jimmy Clarence Morris, 85, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.

 

A native of Old Fort, Jimmy was born December 26, 1936 to the late Arthur Clarence Morris and Lugene Lavender Morris. His sister, Vena Faye Clark, also precedes him in death.

 

Jimmy worked...

Michael Lytle

Michael Lytle

Aug 29, 2022

     Michael Alvis Lytle, 64, of Hudson, NC, formerly of Marion, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.

 

     Michael was born in San Antonio, Texas, on August 14, 1958, to Cynthia Ann Robinson Lytle and the late Clarence Louis Lytle. He was a member of West Marion Baptist Church....

Rev. Benny T.  Duncan

Rev. Benny T. Duncan

Aug 27, 2022

Rev. Benny T. Duncan, 67, of Statesville, North Carolina, went home with his Savior on Saturday, August 27, 2022. A native of McDowell County, Benny was a retired pastor serving Burke and Iredell counties. He dedicated his life to serving God and helping others. He was very generous toward all.

 

Benny was born October 31, 1954 to the late...

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