Obituaries
Glenda Joyce Nicholson
Jun 10, 2022
Glenda Joyce Nicholson left her pain and limitations behind to be set free in the arms of God on June 10th, 2022.
Glenda was born May 23rd, 1943 at Martin Army Hospital in Fort Benning, Georgia to parents Sgt. Joe B Nicholson and Orie Monk Nicholson.
Beside her parents Glenda is preceded in death by her husband Captain...
Barbara "Cookie" Smith
Jun 10, 2022
Barbara "Cookie" Smith 50, of Marion, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022, after months of declining health.She was preceded in death by her father, Gilmer (Red) Burnette; and a daughter, Brittany Burnette. She is survived by her husband, Timothy Scott Smith of Marion; her mother, Kathy (Ronnie) Haney; daughters, Samantha Burnette and Tiffany Burnette; a son, Waylon Smith; and five...
Dorothy Ann Elliott Lawrence
Jun 8, 2022
Mrs. Dorothy Ann Elliott Lawrence, age 84, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Vernon and Elsie Gilliam Elliott. Ann was preceded in death by her sister, Naomi Burnette and her brother, William Mark Elliott.
Ann lived a full life. She enjoyed traveling, camping and going to...
Samuel Britton Snyder
Jun 8, 2022
Samuel Britton Snyder, 68, of Marion, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at his residence.
Mr. Snyder was born in Spruce Pine, NC to the late Britton Snyder and Tola Cook Snyder. He was married to the late Pamela Louann Snyder, who passed away in 2021. He served his country proudly in the United States Army...
Glenna June Jarrett Hammett
Jun 8, 2022
Glenna June went to her heavenly Home on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. She was born on December 19, 1937 in Yancey County to the late David and Viola Presnell Jarrett.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Eugene Jarrett and Dean Jarrett and sisters, Mona Lee Hughes and Rheba Sneed.
June graduated...
Roger Allen Guffey
Jun 7, 2022
Mr. Roger Allen Guffey, age 62, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at UNC Health care in Morganton. He is the son of the late Frank Guffey and Nellie Guffey Davis. Roger was preceded in death by one brother Randy Guffey.
Roger loved playing the drums. He enjoyed entertaining at many different events. Roger loved his...
Rusty Jack Jenkins
Jun 7, 2022
Rusty Jack Jenkins, 64, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, June 07, 2022 at his home.
He was born in McDowell County on September 20, 1957 to the late Sarah Thomas Hollifield.
Rusty attended Grandview Baptist Church and will be remembered for his great love for Jesus. He enjoyed working in his yard and swinging on his...
Ronald "Kevin" Penland
Jun 6, 2022
Ronald “Kevin” Penland, 49, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Monday, June 06, 2022 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
He was born on May 21, 1973 to Ronald “Glenn” Penland and the late Alice Honeycutt Penland. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by a brother, Shane Penland.
Kevin was a music lover....
Debbie McCurry
Jun 6, 2022
On June 6, 2022, our Savior called home his child, Deborah Lee McCurry to His kingdom.
She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Arnold; daughters, Nicky and Kylie; and 5 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the Chapel of Beam Funeral Service. The family...
Travis Scott Cable
Jun 6, 2022
Travis Scott Cable, age 48, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at Mission Hospital-McDowell. A native of McDowell County, Travis was born on July 8, 1973 to Bonnie Crowder Cable and the late Harold Cable.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Tammy Denise Cable.
Travis enjoyed picking the guitar and...
Jean Naomi Cooper
Jun 5, 2022
Jean Naomi Cooper, 71, of Newland, North Carolina, went to her eternal Heavenly Home in the early morning of, Sunday, June 05, 2022.
Jean is survived by her beloved identical twin sister; Joan, who was by her side when she left this world peacefully.
Jean enjoyed horses, hiking, being outdoors and traveling to Kentucky. She will be deeply missed by...
Cassie Michelle Fender
Jun 5, 2022
Cassie Michelle Fender, 38, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, June 05, 2022.
She was born on May 08, 1984 in Rutherford County.
Cassie enjoyed watching movies, fishing, and racing. She was an avid fan of basketball and followed the Tennessee Lady Volunteers. She was also a music lover. Cassie loved children, and she had a special...
Ruth Barlowe Williams
Jun 5, 2022
Ruth Barlowe Williams, 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, June 05, 2022.
She was born January 01, 1942 in Marion. She was a daughter of the late Ercel Lee Barlowe and Pearl Day Barlowe Chapman. She is also preceded in death by a brother, Tom Barlowe.
She graduated summa cum laude from Mars Hill College with...
Bobby Franklin Wilson
Jun 4, 2022
In the early morning hours of Saturday, June 4, 2022, Bobby Franklin Wilson passed away at Mission Hospital-McDowell. He was born on January 7, 1938 in Rutherford County to the late Jay and Janie Mae Womick Wilson.
Bobby was a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, who enjoyed playing and listening to country music. He was a proud...
Jamie Vance
Jun 3, 2022
Jamie Beth Vance, age 35, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, June 03, 2022 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
She was born in Spruce Pine on July 12, 1986 to Timothy J. Vance and the late Katherine Stinson Vance.
Jamie was a 2005 graduate of McDowell High School. She lived in her childhood home for 33 years....
Ricky Smith
Jun 3, 2022
Ricky Smith, age 57, of Marion, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022 .
Arrangements will be announced once finalized.
Johnny Aaron Roper
Jun 2, 2022
Johnny Aaron Roper, 63, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, June 02, 2022.
He was born on November 29, 1958 to the late John Lee Roper and Jennie Arrowood Roper.
Johnny was a veteran of the United States Army. He will be remembered as a kind, gentle soul who touched many lives. It would be impossible to...
James Edward Williams
Jun 1, 2022
James Edward Williams, 96, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 01, 2022 at his home.
He was born in Old Fort on December 07, 1925 to the late James Melvin Williams and Bessie Lee Justice Williams.
Mr. Williams was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He entered...
Charles Gaston McPeeters, Jr.
Jun 1, 2022
Charles Gaston “Mack” McPeeters Jr. was called home on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born February 16, 1941 to the late Charles Gaston McPeeters Sr and Doris Powlas McPeeters of Swannanoa, North Carolina. He was also preceded in death by his brother, John Samuel McPeeters. Mack resided in Marion North...
Dwight Melvin Neal
May 31, 2022
Dwight Melvin Neal, 73, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at his sister’s residence in Old Fort.
He was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on December 19, 1948 to the late Melvin William Neal and Mae Melinda Suttles Neal.
Dwight worked in the textile industry most of his life. He was an avid fisherman...
Glenda Joyce Nicholson
Jun 10, 2022
Glenda Joyce Nicholson left her pain and limitations behind to be set free in the arms of God on June 10th, 2022.
Glenda was born May 23rd, 1943 at Martin Army Hospital in Fort Benning, Georgia to parents Sgt. Joe B Nicholson and Orie Monk Nicholson.
Beside her parents Glenda is preceded in death by her husband Captain...
Barbara "Cookie" Smith
Jun 10, 2022
Barbara "Cookie" Smith 50, of Marion, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022, after months of declining health.She was preceded in death by her father, Gilmer (Red) Burnette; and a daughter, Brittany Burnette. She is survived by her husband, Timothy Scott Smith of Marion; her mother, Kathy (Ronnie) Haney; daughters, Samantha Burnette and Tiffany Burnette; a son, Waylon Smith; and five...
Dorothy Ann Elliott Lawrence
Jun 8, 2022
Mrs. Dorothy Ann Elliott Lawrence, age 84, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Vernon and Elsie Gilliam Elliott. Ann was preceded in death by her sister, Naomi Burnette and her brother, William Mark Elliott.
Ann lived a full life. She enjoyed traveling, camping and going to...
Samuel Britton Snyder
Jun 8, 2022
Samuel Britton Snyder, 68, of Marion, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at his residence.
Mr. Snyder was born in Spruce Pine, NC to the late Britton Snyder and Tola Cook Snyder. He was married to the late Pamela Louann Snyder, who passed away in 2021. He served his country proudly in the United States Army...
Glenna June Jarrett Hammett
Jun 8, 2022
Glenna June went to her heavenly Home on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. She was born on December 19, 1937 in Yancey County to the late David and Viola Presnell Jarrett.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Eugene Jarrett and Dean Jarrett and sisters, Mona Lee Hughes and Rheba Sneed.
June graduated...
Roger Allen Guffey
Jun 7, 2022
Mr. Roger Allen Guffey, age 62, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at UNC Health care in Morganton. He is the son of the late Frank Guffey and Nellie Guffey Davis. Roger was preceded in death by one brother Randy Guffey.
Roger loved playing the drums. He enjoyed entertaining at many different events. Roger loved his...
Rusty Jack Jenkins
Jun 7, 2022
Rusty Jack Jenkins, 64, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, June 07, 2022 at his home.
He was born in McDowell County on September 20, 1957 to the late Sarah Thomas Hollifield.
Rusty attended Grandview Baptist Church and will be remembered for his great love for Jesus. He enjoyed working in his yard and swinging on his...
Ronald "Kevin" Penland
Jun 6, 2022
Ronald “Kevin” Penland, 49, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Monday, June 06, 2022 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
He was born on May 21, 1973 to Ronald “Glenn” Penland and the late Alice Honeycutt Penland. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by a brother, Shane Penland.
Kevin was a music lover....
Debbie McCurry
Jun 6, 2022
On June 6, 2022, our Savior called home his child, Deborah Lee McCurry to His kingdom.
She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Arnold; daughters, Nicky and Kylie; and 5 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the Chapel of Beam Funeral Service. The family...
Travis Scott Cable
Jun 6, 2022
Travis Scott Cable, age 48, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at Mission Hospital-McDowell. A native of McDowell County, Travis was born on July 8, 1973 to Bonnie Crowder Cable and the late Harold Cable.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Tammy Denise Cable.
Travis enjoyed picking the guitar and...
Jean Naomi Cooper
Jun 5, 2022
Jean Naomi Cooper, 71, of Newland, North Carolina, went to her eternal Heavenly Home in the early morning of, Sunday, June 05, 2022.
Jean is survived by her beloved identical twin sister; Joan, who was by her side when she left this world peacefully.
Jean enjoyed horses, hiking, being outdoors and traveling to Kentucky. She will be deeply missed by...
Cassie Michelle Fender
Jun 5, 2022
Cassie Michelle Fender, 38, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, June 05, 2022.
She was born on May 08, 1984 in Rutherford County.
Cassie enjoyed watching movies, fishing, and racing. She was an avid fan of basketball and followed the Tennessee Lady Volunteers. She was also a music lover. Cassie loved children, and she had a special...
Ruth Barlowe Williams
Jun 5, 2022
Ruth Barlowe Williams, 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, June 05, 2022.
She was born January 01, 1942 in Marion. She was a daughter of the late Ercel Lee Barlowe and Pearl Day Barlowe Chapman. She is also preceded in death by a brother, Tom Barlowe.
She graduated summa cum laude from Mars Hill College with...
Bobby Franklin Wilson
Jun 4, 2022
In the early morning hours of Saturday, June 4, 2022, Bobby Franklin Wilson passed away at Mission Hospital-McDowell. He was born on January 7, 1938 in Rutherford County to the late Jay and Janie Mae Womick Wilson.
Bobby was a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, who enjoyed playing and listening to country music. He was a proud...
Jamie Vance
Jun 3, 2022
Jamie Beth Vance, age 35, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, June 03, 2022 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
She was born in Spruce Pine on July 12, 1986 to Timothy J. Vance and the late Katherine Stinson Vance.
Jamie was a 2005 graduate of McDowell High School. She lived in her childhood home for 33 years....
Ricky Smith
Jun 3, 2022
Ricky Smith, age 57, of Marion, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022 .
Arrangements will be announced once finalized.
Johnny Aaron Roper
Jun 2, 2022
Johnny Aaron Roper, 63, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, June 02, 2022.
He was born on November 29, 1958 to the late John Lee Roper and Jennie Arrowood Roper.
Johnny was a veteran of the United States Army. He will be remembered as a kind, gentle soul who touched many lives. It would be impossible to...
James Edward Williams
Jun 1, 2022
James Edward Williams, 96, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 01, 2022 at his home.
He was born in Old Fort on December 07, 1925 to the late James Melvin Williams and Bessie Lee Justice Williams.
Mr. Williams was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He entered...
Charles Gaston McPeeters, Jr.
Jun 1, 2022
Charles Gaston “Mack” McPeeters Jr. was called home on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born February 16, 1941 to the late Charles Gaston McPeeters Sr and Doris Powlas McPeeters of Swannanoa, North Carolina. He was also preceded in death by his brother, John Samuel McPeeters. Mack resided in Marion North...
Dwight Melvin Neal
May 31, 2022
Dwight Melvin Neal, 73, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at his sister’s residence in Old Fort.
He was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on December 19, 1948 to the late Melvin William Neal and Mae Melinda Suttles Neal.
Dwight worked in the textile industry most of his life. He was an avid fisherman...
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