Obituaries
William Floyd Sims
Jul 25, 2022
William Floyd Sims, age 86, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022 at Mission McDowell. He was born on April 19, 1936 in Polk County to the late John and Frances Camp Sims.
He is preceded in death by one sister, Mary McAbee.
Floyd attended Mt. Hebron Wesleyan Church and retired from...
Sandra Mae Webb Blake
Jul 24, 2022
Sandra Mae Webb Blake, age 63, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at her residence with her loved ones by her side. She was born on June 1, 1959 in Lexington, Kentucky to Ada Watkins Willis and the late Frank Eli Webb, Sr.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Danny Blake;...
Lee Elliott
Jul 24, 2022
Conley “Lee” Elliott, 60, of Marion, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Lee was born in McDowell County, NC, on July 11, 1962, to the late Conley V. and Marie Elliott. He was married to his wife of 19 years, Katharine Elliott. Lee was the owner and operator of Elliott Trucking....
Daniel "Dan" Samuel Gilliam
Jul 24, 2022
Daniel “Dan” Samuel Gilliam, age 87, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Rose Hill Retirement and Rehabilitation. He was born on January 9, 1935 to the late John and Connie Morris Gilliam.
He is preceded in death by his sisters, Helen Haynes, Evelyn Craig, Vena Gilliam, Blonnie Buchanan, Ruby Gilliam, and two...
Jerry Wayne Loftis
Jul 24, 2022
Jerry Wayne Loftis, 73, of Nebo, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022, at his residence.
Jerry was born in McDowell County, NC, on June 17, 1949, to the late John Washington Loftis and Blanche Corn Loftis. Prior to retirement, he worked at Marion Manufacturing for many years. Jerry was a member of Woodmen of the World and...
Stephanie Gill Pool
Jul 23, 2022
On the night of Saturday, July 23, 2022, Stephanie Gill Pool passed away at Atrium Health-Wake Forest with her loving family and friends by her side. She was born on July 25, 1974 in Buncombe County to the late William and Carolyn Plemmons Gill.
Stephanie was known as a very loving and giving person. She enjoyed traveling, her...
Lula Arvis Swepson
Jul 22, 2022
Our beloved Lula Arvis Swepson transitioned from this life into the eternal presence of her Lord and Savior on Friday July 22, 2022, at Grace Hospital in Morganton, North Carolina. She was born September 3,1934, in Old Fort, North Carolina to the late Luther and Lucy Logan. She was the eleventh of nineteen children. She graduated from Hudgins High...
Angela Renae Roberts
Jul 22, 2022
Angela Renae Roberts of Marion, passed away at her residence on Friday, July 22, 2022. Angela was born in Buncombe County on October 29, 1963 to Danny Oren Roberts and Betty Lou Lyerly Roberts.
Angela was known as an animal lover and a loving daughter and sister. She will be greatly missed by her family.
Those...
Roy Alan Weatherholtz
Jul 21, 2022
Roy Alan Weatherholtz, age 78, of the North Cove community, passed away, Thursday July 21 2022 at Autumn Care of Marion.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Margie Ruth Jamison "Lewis" Shirlen
Jul 21, 2022
On the evening of Thursday, July 21, 2022, Margie Ruth Jamison “Lewis” Shirlen passed away at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center. A native of McDowell County, Margie was born on December 6, 1933 to the late Robert and Bessie White Jamison.
She is preceded in death by her first husband, George R. Lewis; grandson, Dawson Lewis; sister, Frances...
Dewey Dean Hughes
Jul 21, 2022
Dewey Dean Hughes of Old Fort, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Pelican Health Care.
Dewey was born in McDowell County on November 28, 1935 to the late William Hughes and the late Della Estap Hughes. He was an active member of Bethel United Methodist Church where he served as an usher and trustee of the church....
Calvin Lee Davis
Jul 20, 2022
On the evening of Wednesday, July 20, 2022, Calvin Lee Davis passed away at his residence with his loved ones by his side. A native of Rutherford County, Calvin was born on June 5, 1956 to the late Horace and Elsie Epley Davis.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Marvin Davis.
Calvin enjoyed watching TV...
Dicky McNeill
Jul 19, 2022
Dicky McNeill, age 74, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born on March 15, 1948 to the late Howard McNeill, Jr. and Lucille Huskins McNeill Franklin.
For many years, Dicky worked as a diesel mechanic and a truck driver. He was a hard...
Gladys Marie Bass
Jul 19, 2022
Gladys Marie Bass, 89, of Marion, was received in the loving arms of the Lord on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Regency Care of Black Mountain.
Gladys was born in Buncombe County, NC on March 6, 1933, to the late Donald and Lola Roberts. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Marion. Gladys enjoyed...
Bill Rufus Bradley
Jul 17, 2022
Bill Rufus Bradley, 86, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, July 17, 2022.
He was born in McDowell County on April 06, 1936 to the late Perry and Jane Hawkins Bradley.
He spent his years being a truck driver, but after retirement, he spent his days watching NASCAR, Dallas Cowboys, and the Yankees. He...
Bryan Forrest Smith
Jul 16, 2022
Bryan Forrest Smith, 65, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Catawba Valley Medical Center.
He was born in Tiffin, Ohio on June 02, 1957 to the late Lee Forrest Smith and Selma Plemmons Smith.
Bryan owned a tire business for many years. He loved hiking and enjoying the beauty of nature with his...
James Harlan "Buck" Reel
Jul 15, 2022
James Harlan “Buck” Reel, 88, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 at Willow Ridge Rehabilitation and Living Center surrounded by his loving family.
A lifelong resident of McDowell County, he was born on December 01, 1933 to the late Jonas Reel and Earlene Ward Reel.
Mr. Reel was a member of Sugar Hill Baptist...
Cyrus Leslie Hobbs, Jr.
Jul 11, 2022
Cyrus Leslie Hobbs, Jr., 61, of Marion, NC passed away, Monday July 11, 2022, at his residence.
Cyrus was born in McDowell County to the late Cyrus Leslie Hobbs, Sr. and Betty Reel Hobbs. His passion was designing and creating color finishes for furniture. He loved his family with all his heart. Cyrus enjoyed spending time with...
Celest Katherine Willy Cooper
Jul 10, 2022
Celest Katherine Willy Cooper, 92, of Union Mills, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022 at her home.
A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was born on May 01, 1930 to the late George David and Rose Marie Murphy Willy. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Arlie Cooper, Sr.; and six siblings.
Celest was...
Paul Allen Burnette
Jul 9, 2022
Paul Allen Burnette, 74, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 09, 2022 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
A native of McDowell County, he was born August 13, 1947 to the late Paul Thomas and Evelyn Stroud Burnette.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a wife Sherry Hendley Burnette; a sister, Katheryn...
William Floyd Sims
Jul 25, 2022
William Floyd Sims, age 86, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022 at Mission McDowell. He was born on April 19, 1936 in Polk County to the late John and Frances Camp Sims.
He is preceded in death by one sister, Mary McAbee.
Floyd attended Mt. Hebron Wesleyan Church and retired from...
Sandra Mae Webb Blake
Jul 24, 2022
Sandra Mae Webb Blake, age 63, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at her residence with her loved ones by her side. She was born on June 1, 1959 in Lexington, Kentucky to Ada Watkins Willis and the late Frank Eli Webb, Sr.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Danny Blake;...
Lee Elliott
Jul 24, 2022
Conley “Lee” Elliott, 60, of Marion, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Lee was born in McDowell County, NC, on July 11, 1962, to the late Conley V. and Marie Elliott. He was married to his wife of 19 years, Katharine Elliott. Lee was the owner and operator of Elliott Trucking....
Daniel "Dan" Samuel Gilliam
Jul 24, 2022
Daniel “Dan” Samuel Gilliam, age 87, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Rose Hill Retirement and Rehabilitation. He was born on January 9, 1935 to the late John and Connie Morris Gilliam.
He is preceded in death by his sisters, Helen Haynes, Evelyn Craig, Vena Gilliam, Blonnie Buchanan, Ruby Gilliam, and two...
Jerry Wayne Loftis
Jul 24, 2022
Jerry Wayne Loftis, 73, of Nebo, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022, at his residence.
Jerry was born in McDowell County, NC, on June 17, 1949, to the late John Washington Loftis and Blanche Corn Loftis. Prior to retirement, he worked at Marion Manufacturing for many years. Jerry was a member of Woodmen of the World and...
Stephanie Gill Pool
Jul 23, 2022
On the night of Saturday, July 23, 2022, Stephanie Gill Pool passed away at Atrium Health-Wake Forest with her loving family and friends by her side. She was born on July 25, 1974 in Buncombe County to the late William and Carolyn Plemmons Gill.
Stephanie was known as a very loving and giving person. She enjoyed traveling, her...
Lula Arvis Swepson
Jul 22, 2022
Our beloved Lula Arvis Swepson transitioned from this life into the eternal presence of her Lord and Savior on Friday July 22, 2022, at Grace Hospital in Morganton, North Carolina. She was born September 3,1934, in Old Fort, North Carolina to the late Luther and Lucy Logan. She was the eleventh of nineteen children. She graduated from Hudgins High...
Angela Renae Roberts
Jul 22, 2022
Angela Renae Roberts of Marion, passed away at her residence on Friday, July 22, 2022. Angela was born in Buncombe County on October 29, 1963 to Danny Oren Roberts and Betty Lou Lyerly Roberts.
Angela was known as an animal lover and a loving daughter and sister. She will be greatly missed by her family.
Those...
Roy Alan Weatherholtz
Jul 21, 2022
Roy Alan Weatherholtz, age 78, of the North Cove community, passed away, Thursday July 21 2022 at Autumn Care of Marion.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Margie Ruth Jamison "Lewis" Shirlen
Jul 21, 2022
On the evening of Thursday, July 21, 2022, Margie Ruth Jamison “Lewis” Shirlen passed away at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center. A native of McDowell County, Margie was born on December 6, 1933 to the late Robert and Bessie White Jamison.
She is preceded in death by her first husband, George R. Lewis; grandson, Dawson Lewis; sister, Frances...
Dewey Dean Hughes
Jul 21, 2022
Dewey Dean Hughes of Old Fort, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Pelican Health Care.
Dewey was born in McDowell County on November 28, 1935 to the late William Hughes and the late Della Estap Hughes. He was an active member of Bethel United Methodist Church where he served as an usher and trustee of the church....
Calvin Lee Davis
Jul 20, 2022
On the evening of Wednesday, July 20, 2022, Calvin Lee Davis passed away at his residence with his loved ones by his side. A native of Rutherford County, Calvin was born on June 5, 1956 to the late Horace and Elsie Epley Davis.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Marvin Davis.
Calvin enjoyed watching TV...
Dicky McNeill
Jul 19, 2022
Dicky McNeill, age 74, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born on March 15, 1948 to the late Howard McNeill, Jr. and Lucille Huskins McNeill Franklin.
For many years, Dicky worked as a diesel mechanic and a truck driver. He was a hard...
Gladys Marie Bass
Jul 19, 2022
Gladys Marie Bass, 89, of Marion, was received in the loving arms of the Lord on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Regency Care of Black Mountain.
Gladys was born in Buncombe County, NC on March 6, 1933, to the late Donald and Lola Roberts. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Marion. Gladys enjoyed...
Bill Rufus Bradley
Jul 17, 2022
Bill Rufus Bradley, 86, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, July 17, 2022.
He was born in McDowell County on April 06, 1936 to the late Perry and Jane Hawkins Bradley.
He spent his years being a truck driver, but after retirement, he spent his days watching NASCAR, Dallas Cowboys, and the Yankees. He...
Bryan Forrest Smith
Jul 16, 2022
Bryan Forrest Smith, 65, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Catawba Valley Medical Center.
He was born in Tiffin, Ohio on June 02, 1957 to the late Lee Forrest Smith and Selma Plemmons Smith.
Bryan owned a tire business for many years. He loved hiking and enjoying the beauty of nature with his...
James Harlan "Buck" Reel
Jul 15, 2022
James Harlan “Buck” Reel, 88, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 at Willow Ridge Rehabilitation and Living Center surrounded by his loving family.
A lifelong resident of McDowell County, he was born on December 01, 1933 to the late Jonas Reel and Earlene Ward Reel.
Mr. Reel was a member of Sugar Hill Baptist...
Cyrus Leslie Hobbs, Jr.
Jul 11, 2022
Cyrus Leslie Hobbs, Jr., 61, of Marion, NC passed away, Monday July 11, 2022, at his residence.
Cyrus was born in McDowell County to the late Cyrus Leslie Hobbs, Sr. and Betty Reel Hobbs. His passion was designing and creating color finishes for furniture. He loved his family with all his heart. Cyrus enjoyed spending time with...
Celest Katherine Willy Cooper
Jul 10, 2022
Celest Katherine Willy Cooper, 92, of Union Mills, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022 at her home.
A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was born on May 01, 1930 to the late George David and Rose Marie Murphy Willy. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Arlie Cooper, Sr.; and six siblings.
Celest was...
Paul Allen Burnette
Jul 9, 2022
Paul Allen Burnette, 74, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 09, 2022 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
A native of McDowell County, he was born August 13, 1947 to the late Paul Thomas and Evelyn Stroud Burnette.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a wife Sherry Hendley Burnette; a sister, Katheryn...
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