Obituaries
James “Ken” Kenneth Dellinger
Oct 8, 2022
James “Ken” Dellinger, age 79, passed away on Saturday, October 08, 2022. He was born on December 23, 1942, to the late Tom and Cassie Brewer Dellinger.
Ken attended Yancey Street Baptist Church in Marion, North Carolina. He loved to hunt, fish and play cards with his Lodge family. Ken was a loving father, brother, grandfather and will be...
Carroll Douglas Robinson
Oct 6, 2022
Carroll Douglas Robinson, 67, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, October 06, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
He was born in Marion on March 26, 1955 to Beulah Wilson Blankenship and the late Olis Robinson. His wife, Donna James, also precedes him in death. Carroll enjoyed walking and being outside enjoying nature’s beauty.
In addition to...
Eric Douglas Slaughter
Oct 6, 2022
Mr. Eric Douglas Slaughter, age 50, of Barnardsville NC, passed away, Thursday October 6, 2022 at his residence.
No services are planned at this time.
George Howard Austin
Oct 3, 2022
George Howard Austin, 78, of Nebo, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Mr. Austin was born in McDowell County, NC on May 31, 1944, to the late Frank Austin and Louise Biggerstaff Austin. He proudly served in the U.S. Army National Guard. Mr. Austin loved horses and other animals,...
Edith Lourine Pressley Crisp
Oct 3, 2022
On October 3, 2022, Edith Lourine Pressley Crisp, age 101, of Marion, North Carolina, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior. Edith was born on April 22, 1921 in Asheville, North Carolina to the late William and Georgia Pressley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Crisp; sons-in-law, Irland...
Cyndi Louise Lash Banner
Oct 2, 2022
Cyndi Louise Lash Banner, 62, of Old Fort, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 02, 2022 at her home.
She was born in Mocksville, North Carolina on June 11, 1960 to the late Joseph Lash and Etta Mae Loggins Lash.
Cyndi was a loving wife and sister. She had many friends who...
Hazel Willie Jenkins Stevens
Oct 2, 2022
Hazel Willie Jenkins Stevens, 90, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, October 02, 2022 at her home.
A native of McDowell County, she was born December 22, 1931 to the late Roy Jenkins and Sarah Whitesides Jenkins.
Hazel formerly worked at Galey and Lord as a weaver. She enjoyed watching the birds and talking with family and...
Carol Martin McCall
Oct 2, 2022
Carol Martin McCall, 73, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, October 02, 2022 at Autumn Care of Marion.
She was born in Buncombe County to the late Wayne Martin and Elsie Marlowe Martin on March 10, 1949.
Carol was a strong, independent woman. Her family was her world, especially her grandkids. She enjoyed watching television, and she...
Tammy Dalton
Oct 1, 2022
Tammy Denise Ferguson Dalton, 56, of Marion, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022 at her residence.
Tammy was born in McDowell County, NC, on March 13, 1966, to Harvey Ferguson and the late Kaye Hensley Ferguson. She was married to the late Randall Jack Dalton, Jr. Tammy was a member of Marion Holiness Church and...
Rodney Mott Windhorst
Oct 1, 2022
Rodney Mott Windhorst, 79, of Nebo, NC, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Rod was born in Minnesota on October 12, 1942, to the late Karl Windhorst and Mary Mott Windhorst. He was an aerospace engineer who enjoyed dancing and listening to music. He was an avid outdoorsman who always enjoyed...
Collin Van Beam
Sep 29, 2022
Collin Van Beam, age 26, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022.
He was born in Marion on April 09, 1996.
Collin was known as a hard worker. He worked in landscaping and construction. He had a big heart and would do anything for anybody. Collin enjoyed playing video games in his free time. He...
Nathan Arlo Wright
Sep 28, 2022
Nathan Arlo Wright, 41, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022.
He was born in Buncombe County on October 13, 1980 to Thomas Henry Wright and Elizabeth Carroll Abshire.
Nathan was a family man who enjoyed camping and being outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and loved cooking. His family was his world, and he...
Dennis Scott Wiseman
Sep 28, 2022
Dennis Scott Wiseman, 75, of Granite Falls, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.
Dennis was born in San Diego, California on August 27, 1947 to the late James Edward Wiseman and the late Louisa Robertson Wiseman. Dennis was known as a very kind and generous person who was always thinking of others. He spent most of his...
Harvie Daniel Nelon
Sep 26, 2022
Harvie Daniel Nelon, 81, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Monday morning, September 26, 2022 at Mountain Ridge Health and Rehab.
He was born in Buncombe County on December 01, 1940 to the late Charlie Lee Nelon and Minnie Owenby Nelon.
Harvie loved being in the outdoors and was talented with whatever he set his mind to....
John William Russell
Sep 25, 2022
John William Russell, 53, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on September 25, 2022.
He was born in Buncombe County on March 26, 1969 to the late Jack Wayne Russell and the late Joan Wilson Jones.
John had a lifelong love of fishing with his friends and family. He loved his work serving intellectual/developmentally disabled men and women. John...
Daisy Jeronimo-Guardian
Sep 25, 2022
Daisy Jeronimo-Guardian, age 10, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 25, 2022.
She was born in Marion on July 27, 2012.
Daisy attended North Cove Elementary School. She was very crafty and enjoyed drawing and making toys and other crafts. She was very caring toward her siblings. Daisy will be remembered for her charisma and...
Robert "Bob" Ayers
Sep 25, 2022
Mr. Robert (Bob) Ayers passed away Sunday, September 25th at the VA Hospice in Asheville, NC.
Mr. Ayers was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina the son of the late John Calvin Ayers and the late Jessie Funderburk Ayers. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Donald Calvin Ayers. He was a graduate of Furman University. After...
Charles Elbert Armstrong
Sep 23, 2022
Charles Elbert Armstrong, 57, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 23, 2022 at Mission Hospital McDowell with his loving wife, Lolita, by his side.
He was born in Burke County on November 17, 1964 to Omelia Connelly Armstrong and the late Robert Jackson Armstrong. His sister, Emily Ann Banner, also precedes him in death.
...
Eddie William Wise
Sep 23, 2022
Eddie Wise, 63, of Cane Creek Community in Bakersville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 23, 2022 at Mission Hospital.
Eddie was born to Edd and Frances Wise on September 24, 1958 where he grew up in the Cane Creek Community, a place that even though he travelled to many places in the United States,...
Ruby Mae Turner Hall
Sep 23, 2022
Ruby Mae Turner Hall, God's precious jewel, age 98, of Marion, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022 at the Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina.
Ruby was born on May 24, 1924 in McDowell County to the late Olis Dillard Turner and the late Bessie Mae Farr Turner. She worked at East Marion Manufacturing but later retired from...
James “Ken” Kenneth Dellinger
Oct 8, 2022
James “Ken” Dellinger, age 79, passed away on Saturday, October 08, 2022. He was born on December 23, 1942, to the late Tom and Cassie Brewer Dellinger.
Ken attended Yancey Street Baptist Church in Marion, North Carolina. He loved to hunt, fish and play cards with his Lodge family. Ken was a loving father, brother, grandfather and will be...
Carroll Douglas Robinson
Oct 6, 2022
Carroll Douglas Robinson, 67, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, October 06, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
He was born in Marion on March 26, 1955 to Beulah Wilson Blankenship and the late Olis Robinson. His wife, Donna James, also precedes him in death. Carroll enjoyed walking and being outside enjoying nature’s beauty.
In addition to...
Eric Douglas Slaughter
Oct 6, 2022
Mr. Eric Douglas Slaughter, age 50, of Barnardsville NC, passed away, Thursday October 6, 2022 at his residence.
No services are planned at this time.
George Howard Austin
Oct 3, 2022
George Howard Austin, 78, of Nebo, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Mr. Austin was born in McDowell County, NC on May 31, 1944, to the late Frank Austin and Louise Biggerstaff Austin. He proudly served in the U.S. Army National Guard. Mr. Austin loved horses and other animals,...
Edith Lourine Pressley Crisp
Oct 3, 2022
On October 3, 2022, Edith Lourine Pressley Crisp, age 101, of Marion, North Carolina, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior. Edith was born on April 22, 1921 in Asheville, North Carolina to the late William and Georgia Pressley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Crisp; sons-in-law, Irland...
Cyndi Louise Lash Banner
Oct 2, 2022
Cyndi Louise Lash Banner, 62, of Old Fort, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 02, 2022 at her home.
She was born in Mocksville, North Carolina on June 11, 1960 to the late Joseph Lash and Etta Mae Loggins Lash.
Cyndi was a loving wife and sister. She had many friends who...
Hazel Willie Jenkins Stevens
Oct 2, 2022
Hazel Willie Jenkins Stevens, 90, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, October 02, 2022 at her home.
A native of McDowell County, she was born December 22, 1931 to the late Roy Jenkins and Sarah Whitesides Jenkins.
Hazel formerly worked at Galey and Lord as a weaver. She enjoyed watching the birds and talking with family and...
Carol Martin McCall
Oct 2, 2022
Carol Martin McCall, 73, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, October 02, 2022 at Autumn Care of Marion.
She was born in Buncombe County to the late Wayne Martin and Elsie Marlowe Martin on March 10, 1949.
Carol was a strong, independent woman. Her family was her world, especially her grandkids. She enjoyed watching television, and she...
Tammy Dalton
Oct 1, 2022
Tammy Denise Ferguson Dalton, 56, of Marion, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022 at her residence.
Tammy was born in McDowell County, NC, on March 13, 1966, to Harvey Ferguson and the late Kaye Hensley Ferguson. She was married to the late Randall Jack Dalton, Jr. Tammy was a member of Marion Holiness Church and...
Rodney Mott Windhorst
Oct 1, 2022
Rodney Mott Windhorst, 79, of Nebo, NC, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Rod was born in Minnesota on October 12, 1942, to the late Karl Windhorst and Mary Mott Windhorst. He was an aerospace engineer who enjoyed dancing and listening to music. He was an avid outdoorsman who always enjoyed...
Collin Van Beam
Sep 29, 2022
Collin Van Beam, age 26, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022.
He was born in Marion on April 09, 1996.
Collin was known as a hard worker. He worked in landscaping and construction. He had a big heart and would do anything for anybody. Collin enjoyed playing video games in his free time. He...
Nathan Arlo Wright
Sep 28, 2022
Nathan Arlo Wright, 41, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022.
He was born in Buncombe County on October 13, 1980 to Thomas Henry Wright and Elizabeth Carroll Abshire.
Nathan was a family man who enjoyed camping and being outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and loved cooking. His family was his world, and he...
Dennis Scott Wiseman
Sep 28, 2022
Dennis Scott Wiseman, 75, of Granite Falls, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.
Dennis was born in San Diego, California on August 27, 1947 to the late James Edward Wiseman and the late Louisa Robertson Wiseman. Dennis was known as a very kind and generous person who was always thinking of others. He spent most of his...
Harvie Daniel Nelon
Sep 26, 2022
Harvie Daniel Nelon, 81, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Monday morning, September 26, 2022 at Mountain Ridge Health and Rehab.
He was born in Buncombe County on December 01, 1940 to the late Charlie Lee Nelon and Minnie Owenby Nelon.
Harvie loved being in the outdoors and was talented with whatever he set his mind to....
John William Russell
Sep 25, 2022
John William Russell, 53, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on September 25, 2022.
He was born in Buncombe County on March 26, 1969 to the late Jack Wayne Russell and the late Joan Wilson Jones.
John had a lifelong love of fishing with his friends and family. He loved his work serving intellectual/developmentally disabled men and women. John...
Daisy Jeronimo-Guardian
Sep 25, 2022
Daisy Jeronimo-Guardian, age 10, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 25, 2022.
She was born in Marion on July 27, 2012.
Daisy attended North Cove Elementary School. She was very crafty and enjoyed drawing and making toys and other crafts. She was very caring toward her siblings. Daisy will be remembered for her charisma and...
Robert "Bob" Ayers
Sep 25, 2022
Mr. Robert (Bob) Ayers passed away Sunday, September 25th at the VA Hospice in Asheville, NC.
Mr. Ayers was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina the son of the late John Calvin Ayers and the late Jessie Funderburk Ayers. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Donald Calvin Ayers. He was a graduate of Furman University. After...
Charles Elbert Armstrong
Sep 23, 2022
Charles Elbert Armstrong, 57, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 23, 2022 at Mission Hospital McDowell with his loving wife, Lolita, by his side.
He was born in Burke County on November 17, 1964 to Omelia Connelly Armstrong and the late Robert Jackson Armstrong. His sister, Emily Ann Banner, also precedes him in death.
...
Eddie William Wise
Sep 23, 2022
Eddie Wise, 63, of Cane Creek Community in Bakersville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 23, 2022 at Mission Hospital.
Eddie was born to Edd and Frances Wise on September 24, 1958 where he grew up in the Cane Creek Community, a place that even though he travelled to many places in the United States,...
Ruby Mae Turner Hall
Sep 23, 2022
Ruby Mae Turner Hall, God's precious jewel, age 98, of Marion, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022 at the Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina.
Ruby was born on May 24, 1924 in McDowell County to the late Olis Dillard Turner and the late Bessie Mae Farr Turner. She worked at East Marion Manufacturing but later retired from...
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