Obituaries

Bonnie Morelock Hicks

Aug 7, 2022

Bonnie Morelock Hicks, 64, of Marion, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Mission Hospital McDowell.

Bonnie was born in Rogersville, Tennessee on December 3, 1957, to the late Reevie and Silvine Morelock. She was married to her husband of forty years, Joseph Hicks. Throughout her life, Bonnie was a very strong willed hard worker. She enjoyed...

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Judy Ann Sparks

Aug 6, 2022

     Judy Ann Sparks, 73, of Spruce Pine, NC, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, at the Brian Center.

     Judy was born in Mitchell County, NC on January 1, 1949, to the late Frank Sparks and Jenella Henson Sparks. She was a thirty year resident of McDowell County.

     In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded...

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Kaye Vivian Fender McMahan

Aug 5, 2022

Kaye Vivian Fender McMahan, 79, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Friday, August 05, 2022 at Rose Hill Retirement Community.

A native of McDowell County, she was born December 21, 1942 to the late Rev. Clyde Fender and Lola Bailey Fender. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Lee McMahan; and son, Jeffrey Scott McMahan.

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Jonathon Ray Hipp

Aug 5, 2022

Jonathon Ray Hipp, 35, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, passed away Friday, August 05, 2022.

A native of Rutherfordton, Jonathon was born on February 25, 1987 to Alissa Nelon Hipp and the late Albert Ray Hipp.

A loving father, son, and brother, Jonathon’s family was his world. He will be remembered as having the biggest heart around, and he...

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Jean Elizabeth Williams Ward

Aug 4, 2022

Jean Elizabeth Williams Ward, 85, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, August 04, 2022 at Mission Hospital McDowell.

A native of McDowell County, she was born on July 02, 1937 to the late Melvin and Bessie Justice Williams.

Jean was a hard worker and retired from Baxter Healthcare. She was a member of Rocky Pass Free Will...

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Mary Frances Hooker Sutphin

Aug 3, 2022

Mary “Frances” Sutphin went to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at the home of her daughter Sandy Dunn in Charlotte N.C.

Frances was born to the late Burnie and Carrie Jessup Hooker on October 7, 1936. Frances lived and worked most of her life in Old Fort from about 1959 until 2015. She was very loved by...

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"Tex" Len Gray

Aug 2, 2022

"Tex" Len Gray of Marion passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Mission McDowell Hospital.

Tex was born in Temple, Texas to the late Willie Russell Sr. and Missouri Scott Gray on June 11, 1963.

A funeral service will be held in, Temple, Texas at Branford Dawson Funeral Home on Saturday, August 13, 2022.

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Doris "Jewell" Whiting

Aug 2, 2022

Doris “Jewell” Whiting, 73, of Marion, North Carolina and formerly of Newport News, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 02, 2022 at her home.

She grew up in Pacolet, South Carolina and was born on February 03, 1949 to the late Leroy Whiting and Frances Sexton Whiting. She is also preceded in death by a brother, Harold Whiting.

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Elizabeth Lorraine Taylor Coffey Saylor

Aug 1, 2022

Elizabeth Lorraine Taylor Coffey Saylor, 73, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, August 01, 2022 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.

She was born in Caldwell County on September 12, 1948 to the late Woodrow Wilson Taylor and Etta Sumpter Taylor. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Dean Saylor.

Elizabeth...

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Clifton Epley

Aug 1, 2022

Clifton Epley, 79, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday morning, August 01, 2022 at Mission Hospital McDowell.

He was born in Burke County on May 20, 1943 to the late Benjamin Leroy Epley and Katie Haskins Epley.

Mr. Epley worked at Henredon, EJ Victor, Universal, and Jarrett Brothers Furniture for many years. Furniture was not only his...

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Pearl Frances Hundley Smith

Jul 31, 2022

Pearl Frances Hundley Smith, 75, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022 at her home.

A native of Ruffin, North Carolina, Pearl was born on April 10, 1947 to the late Willis and Stacy Hundley.

She was a talented seamstress who was proud of her work. She could sew or make anything she wanted. She was a mother to...

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Gregory Scott Allison

Jul 30, 2022

Gregory Scott Allison, 59, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022 at home with his loving family by his side.

A native of McDowell County, Greg was born on September 25, 1962 to the late Charles Allison and Mary Ellen Thomas Allison.

For over 15 years, Greg worked at Wilson Marble. He was a...

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Clarence "Joe" Lee Jackson

Jul 29, 2022

Clarence “Joe” Jackson, 79 years old, passed away Friday, July, 29, 2022 in a rehab center with his wife, Betty and best friend, Cathy Lawing by his side.

Joe was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa to the late Sarah and Clarence O. Jackson. Joe was a proud member of the United States Air Force for 22 years...

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Donald Arvey Washburn

Jul 29, 2022

Donald Arvey Washburn of Marion, North Carolina passed away at his residence on Friday, July 29, 2022 while surrounded by his loving family.

Donald was born in McDowell Co. on October 12, 1937 to the late Arvey Leonard Washburn and the late Maggie Mae King Washburn. He was a member of Coxes Creek FWB Church and was known as a...

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David Clarence Reed

Jul 29, 2022

David Clarence Reed of Marion, passed away at Mission McDowell Hospital on Friday, July 29, 2022.

David was born in McDowell County on April 30, 1955 to Clarence Reed and the late Carolyn Brooks Reed.

David received a Black Belt in Isshin-ryu and was also a rescue scuba diver and Cessna Pilot. He enjoyed restoring classic cars and was known...

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Richard Lee Smith

Jul 29, 2022

Richard Lee Smith, 67, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022 at Mission Hospital McDowell.

He was born on June 04, 1955 in McDowell County to the late Ernest Smith and Selma Jenkins Smith. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Lou Ann Barlowe.

Richard had a love for antique cars and...

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Christopher Wade Johnson

Jul 27, 2022

Christopher Wade Johnson, 52, of Nebo, NC, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, while surrounded by his loved ones at his residence.

Christopher was born in Oakland County, Michigan, on August 13, 1969, to the late Fred Dewey Johnson and Helen Denise Popp Johnson. He was married to Gwendolyn C. Johnson. Christopher served his country proudly as...

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Ellender Nancy Collis Romano

Jul 27, 2022

Ellender Nancy Collis Romano passed peacefully at the age of 94 on July 27, 2022 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford, CT surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 3, 1928 in Ward SC to Florence Hall Roland and James Milton Roland. Sadly, her father passed when she was a baby. She was then raised by Jefferson Collis...

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Megan "Mags" Leigh Trantham

Jul 25, 2022

Megan Leigh “Mags” Mahan Trantham of Marion, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022 at Memorial Mission in Asheville. Megan was born on November 19, 1994. She is the daughter of Danny Tucker and Wanda Kelly Tucker. Megan was preceded in death by her brother, Daniel Tucker.

She was a member of New Manna Baptist Church and graduated from...

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Madeline Winston Moses Hicks

Jul 25, 2022

Madeline Winston Moses Hicks of Morganton passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022. Madeline was born in Prince Edward County, Virginia on June 2, 1944 to the late Alfred Camel Moses and the late Ella Caroline Stamey. Madeline was a member of Walker Road Baptist Church and was known to be very outspoken and had a wicked sense of...

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