Obituaries

Frances Pauline Smith Bradley

Aug 23, 2022

Frances Smith Bradley, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Rose Hill Retirement Community of Marion.

Frances was born in McDowell County on February 7, 1937 to the late Ott Smith and Maggie Faye Pyatt Smith. Frances was a member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church. She was known as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister-in-law and...

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Phil Marshall Lowery

Aug 22, 2022

Phil Marshall Lowery, 79, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.

He was born in Franklin, North Carolina on May 20, 1943 to the late Marshall and Myrtle Lowery. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Carnahan.

A dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Old...

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Ralph D. Burnette, Jr.

Aug 21, 2022

Ralph D. Burnette, Jr., 78, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.

He was born in Cedartown, Georgia on April 19, 1944 to the late Ralph D. Burnette, Sr. and Thelma Malline Watson Burnette.

Ralph, a three-sport athlete, graduated from Salem High School in 1962. He was drafted...

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Christy Carpenter

Aug 20, 2022

    Christy Lynn Carpenter, age 64, died Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Autumn Care of Marion with Carepartners Hospice of McDowell. She was born February 8, 1958 to the late J.W. and JoAnne “Pat” Reavis Carpenter of the North Cove community. Later in life she moved to Marion, but always considered herself a “cove girl” at heart.

    Christy...

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Justin Ray Messer

Aug 20, 2022

Justin Ray Messer, 27, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 20, 2022.

He was born in Burke County on June 17, 1995 to William Ray Messer and Tina Louise Sisk Messer.

Justin was known as a very kind-hearted person. He enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting, fishing, and camping. Justin loved his family and his...

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Marilyn Owensby

Aug 19, 2022

On August 19, 2022, Marilyn Owensby, 84 of Marion, North Carolina went home to meet Jesus and to meet up with her beloved family and friends waiting for her with open arms. On this day, the world became a little less of a special place. Marilyn was born on April 20, 1938, to Mr. & Mrs. Jeter Buchanan. Marilyn was...

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Barbara Jean Randolph

Aug 19, 2022

     Barbara Jean Howell Randolph, 71, of Marion, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022, at Mission Hospital McDowell.



     Barbara was born in Mitchell County, NC, on February 28, 1951, the late George Howell and Vertie Mae Hollifield Howell. She was married to her husband of 25 years, Tice Randolph, Sr. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, and...

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India Rutherford

Aug 19, 2022

India Elizabeth Dawn Rutherford, age 37, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed way Friday, August 19, 2022 at UNC Health Blue Ridge.

She was born on September 16, 1984 in Burke County to Earl Franklin “Bubba” Wilkerson and Sherry Rutherford Wilkerson.

India was known to always have a smile, and she always put others before herself. India lived for...

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Lydia LeCounte

Aug 18, 2022

Lydia LeCounte, 84, of Sevierville, Tennessee and formerly of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022.

She was born in Puerto Rico on September 02, 1937, to the late Jose (Pepe) Arnal and Eustaquia (Tata) Arnal.

Lydia lived her life to serve others and her Lord. She brought joy and laughter to those she met. A great...

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Victoria Faith McEntire Hensley

Aug 17, 2022

Victoria Faith McEntire Hensley, 52 of Old Fort passed away on the evening of August 17, 2022 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

She was born in McDowell County on August 2, 1970 to Erastus Bryant McEntire, Jr. and the late Brenda Brown Guderian. Victoria was a beloved Wife, Mother and Daughter and will be greatly missed. Victoria formally worked in...

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Lisa Greene Sprouse

Aug 16, 2022

Lisa was born January 19, 1965 to Kenneth Greene and Anna Laura Copeland Greene.

Left to survive her is her true love, best friend, through and through fishing companion and husband of 31 years Brian D. Sprouse and their son Emory Copeland Sprouse. Emory is loved to the moon and back by Brian and Lisa. Lisa was exceptionally blessed...

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William Russell Henson

Aug 15, 2022

William Russell Henson, 60, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022.

William was born to the late Billy Henson and Linda Jackson Kimbrell on April 25, 1962 in Tryon, North Carolina. William enjoyed watching NASCAR and the NFL. He loved his dogs and his family, but his wife and his grandchildren was his world.

William...

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Ruth Weiler

Aug 14, 2022

Ruth Weiler, 91, of Marion, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022, at Autumn Care in Marion. Ruth was one of 8 children, born in Yancey County, August 06, 1931, to the late Jessie and Geneva McPeters.

Ruth supported her husband, Johnny Weiler, during his career as an owner-driver. She managed the books, dispatched loads, and looked after the...

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Rick McCall

Aug 13, 2022

Rick McCall, 68, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022 at his home.

He was born on May 28, 1954 at home in the North Cove community to the late Alvin George McCall and Sue Caroline Clontz McCall. He is also preceded in death by an aunt, Alma Childers.

Rick had a love for cars...

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Revonda Darlene Morris Lanning "Mama Von"

Aug 13, 2022

Revonda Darlene Morris Lanning “Mama Von,” 63, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022 at her residence.

A native of McDowell County, she was born November 01, 1958 to the late Jerry Morris and Floy Jean Strickland Presnell.

Revonda was a caregiver at heart. She spent her life working in home health. Her husband,...

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Gladys Crosby Washburn

Aug 12, 2022

Gladys Crosby Washburn Age 91, of Marion, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 at her residence.

Gladys was born in McDowell County, on March 19, 1931 to the late Jim Fate Crosby and the late Myrtle Foster Crosby.

Gladys was the oldest living member of Sunny Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling, quilting, bird watching and tending to...

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Thelma Helen Austin Trent

Aug 12, 2022

On the afternoon of Friday, August 12th, with her daughters by her side Thelma was ushered into the gates of Heaven as a decorated soldier of the cross. Thelma is lovingly best known as “Little Nana.” And while small in stature, she was a giant in the Christian faith, loving big and serving faithfully in the Army of God right...

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Paul Edward Messer

Aug 10, 2022

Paul Edward Messer, 78, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Mission Hospital McDowell.

He was born on April 15, 1944 to the late Grady Messer and Lula Davis Messer.

Mr. Messer was a retired veteran of the United States Army. He served for over 21 years and earned the rank of sergeant. Paul...

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Ian Connor Rawley

Aug 8, 2022

Senior Airman Ian Connor Rawley passed on from this life on August 8, 2022 in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 23. He was born on January 12, 1999 in Humble, Texas to father, Daniel Rawley and mother, Leslie Gordon.Ian graduated Manvel High School in 2017, and from there he went straight into the United States Air Force, where he...

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Dennis Rufus Sapp, Jr.

Aug 7, 2022

Dennis Rufus Sapp, Jr., 64, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, August 07, 2022 at his residence.

He was born on April 13, 1958 to the late Dennis Rufus Sapp, Sr. and Annie Mae Richardson Sapp.

Dennis graduated in 1976 from North Forsythe High School. He was a talented musician, cook, and graphic artist. He loved...

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