Obituaries

Scott Johnson

Dec 7, 2022

Gregory Scott Johnson, 41, of Nebo, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at his residence.

Scott was born in McDowell County, NC, on October 27, 1981, to David Finley Johnson and the late Gail Susan Manning Johnson. Scott enjoyed working with computers, reading, cooking, and welding. He was a hard worker who always enjoyed helping his...

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Mildred Eloise Lowder Tennant

Dec 5, 2022

Mildred Eloise Lowder Tennant, 83, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022 at Grace Ridge Retirement Community.

She was born in Albemarle, North Carolina on January 28, 1939 to the late Charlie Ray Lowder and Mary Crump Lowder.

Mildred was a shining example of dedication and love. Growing up on a dairy in Norwood, she...

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Connie Jo Causby

Dec 4, 2022

Connie Jo Causby, 75, of Marion, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord at Mission Hospital in Asheville on Sunday, December 4, 2022.

She was born on September 28, 1947 to the late Clarence “Bill” Causby and Sarah Clark Causby. Her brother, Gary Causby, also precedes her in death.

Connie was a resident of East Court Group...

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Amber Akers Freeman

Dec 3, 2022

Amber Akers Freeman, 41, of Marion, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.

Amber was born in Orlando, Florida, on April 3, 1981, to Darrell Kenneth Akers, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Weber. She was married to Chad Edward Freeman. She attended Grace Community Church in Marion. Amber enjoyed shopping, reading, walking, traveling,...

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Amanda Brook Cook Buchanan

Dec 3, 2022

Amanda Brook Cook Buchanan, 41, of Newland, NC, passed away Saturday,December 3, 2022, at Cannon Memorial Hospital.

Amanda was born in Mitchell County, NC, on October 25, 1981, to Roger Wilson and Audrey Cook Styles.

In addition to her parents, survivors include her boyfriend, Dustin Jordan; herchildren, Makala Cook and Caleb Buchanan; two sisters, Taylor Styles and JessicaStyles; and two...

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Gerald Douglas Stroud

Dec 2, 2022

Gerald Douglas Stroud, 67, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022.

He was born in Michigan on November 21, 1955 to the late Paul Banner Stroud and Shelby Jean Harrison Stroud. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Stroud.

Gerald worked for his family’s sheet metal business for many years and could...

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William Ernest Shuffler

Dec 1, 2022

William Ernest Shuffler, 75, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

He was born on March 3, 1947 to the late Gordon Shuffler and Elizabeth Alice Terry Shuffler Moody. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three siblings, Gordon Shuffler, Jr., Roy Shuffler, and Betty Metcalf. William...

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Mitchell Scott Auton

Nov 27, 2022

Mitchell Scott Auton, 32, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at his residence.

He was born in Rutherford County on May 23, 1990 to Kimberly Benge Auton and the late Willard Scott Auton.

Mitchell loved his family with his whole heart, especially his nana who was very special to him. He was also...

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Wanda "Diane" Gilliland

Nov 27, 2022

Wanda Diane Gilliland, 57, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

A native of Marion, she was born on December 31, 1964 to Jean Elizabeth Atwood Gilliland and the late Ernest Lee Gilliland.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and was known for making the best potato...

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Margie Hughes Dalton

Nov 26, 2022

Margie Hughes Dalton, 84 passed away Nov 26th at Orlando Health and Rehab Center. She was born August 25th, 1938 to the late Ardle Hughes and Mary Hughes. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her loving husband Wilbur Dalton and two twin sons Michael and Melvin Dalton. She is survived by one daughter Kathy...

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William Edward Long, Sr.

Nov 26, 2022

William Edward Long, Sr., 84, of Marion, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Autumn Care of Marion.

Mr. Long was born in McDowell County, NC on January 2, 1938 to the late Jerome and Irene Carson Long. He was married to the late Harriet Fields Long. He attended Addies Chapel United Methodist Church and enjoyed...

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Shannon Mancuso

Nov 26, 2022

Shannon Yvonne Morgan Mancuso, 45, of Marion, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, at her residence.

Shannon was born in McDowell County, NC on July 30, 1977, to Donna Hollifield Morgan and the late Dean Morgan. She was married to her husband of 26 years, Kelley Mancuso. Shannon had the biggest heart and would always sacrifice for...

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David Howard Hawkins

Nov 26, 2022

David Howard Hawkins, 63, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

He was born on January 2, 1959 in McDowell County to the late William Howard Hawkins and Betty Jewel Wright Hawkins.

David was formerly employed at Coats America for over 20 years. He was known as a people person...

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Annie Jean Ledford Rumfelt

Nov 25, 2022

Annie Jean Ledford Rumfelt, 91, of Marion passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022.

She was born in McDowell County on September 08,1931 to the late Manley and Annie Burgin Ledford.

Annie lived in Atlanta for many years before retiring to her home in McDowell County. She enjoyed being outdoors working in her flowers.

Annie will be...

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Sua Vinh Lam

Nov 25, 2022

Sua Vinh Lam, 102 of Marion, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022.

Sua was born in Canton, China on May 10, 1920 to the late Nai Lo.

He is preceded in death by his wife Nai Get Lo. Sua was a loving father and grandfather. He was known as hardworking and good provider. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and watching...

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Donald Wayne Reece

Nov 25, 2022

Donald Wayne Reece, age 85, of Nebo, North Carolina and formerly of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on November 25, 2022 in Marshall, Texas in the care of his two daughters.

He was born on September 21, 1937 to Nettie and Louis Reece of Iowa where he met his wife Vivian Joyce Jairl, and they moved to...

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Loretta Elizabeth Schneider Reddick

Nov 23, 2022

Loretta Elizabeth Schneider Reddick, 86, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at her residence.

She was born in Jersey City, NJ on December 29, 1935 to the late Erwin and Elsie Forster Schneider. Her husband, William Reddick, also precedes her in death.

Loretta was a member of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church....

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Michael Stanley Devnew

Nov 22, 2022

Michael Stanley Devnew, 65, of Marion, North Carolina and Cooper City, Florida, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at his home.

Arrangements are under the care of Joseph A. Scarano Funeral Home in Pembroke Pines, Florida.

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Bobby Lee Moore

Nov 22, 2022

Bobby Lee Moore, 74, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. He was born to the late Robert Lee and Orie Smith Moore, on July 11, 1948.

Bobby retired from Marion Correctional following twenty seven years of service. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Mystic Tie #237. Bobby was known as a devoted husband, father and the...

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Roland Lee Reel

Nov 22, 2022

Roland Lee Reel, 87, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Blue Ridge Hospital in Spruce Pine.

Roland was born in McDowell County on April 29, 1935 to the late Luther Reel and Elizabeth Morgan Reel. He was a member of Mt. Calvary Free Will Baptist Church where he served as Sunday school...

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