Obituaries
Reverend Joseph "Joey" Beam
Sep 22, 2022
Reverend Joseph “Joey” Paul Beam, 63, of Nebo, North Carolina went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Joey was born on September 30, 1958 in McDowell County to the late Ralph Vernon Beam and the late Dora Lee Black Beam. At the age of fourteen, at Nebo Baptist Church, Joey...
Jimmy Dwayne Matthews
Sep 21, 2022
Jimmy Dwayne Matthews passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at the Mitchell House.
Jimmy was born in Buncombe County on September 18, 1960 to the late Robert Boyd Matthews and the late Willie Wilson Matthews.
Jimmy’s career started at age nineteen as a lifetime trucker. He enjoyed racing cars. Jimmy will be remembered as a loving father, brother and...
Michel Eugene Waitman
Sep 20, 2022
Michel Eugene Waitman of Marion, passed away on the evening of Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at his residence.
Michel was born in McDowell County on March 10, 1968 to Linda Hurt Ramsey.
Michel took great pride in his work as a handyman. He was known for his artistic abilities. He enjoyed woodworking, drawing and painting. Michel was always willing to...
Gloria Frew
Sep 19, 2022
Gloria Frew, of Spruce Pine, NC, passed away, Monday, September 19, 2022. Beam Funeral Service is serving the family.
Lynda Alane Proctor Johnston
Sep 18, 2022
Lynda Alane Proctor Johnston, 55, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022 at her home.
She was born in Savannah, Georgia on October 02, 1966 to the late Bennie Proctor and Dixie McKinney Proctor.
Lynda worked as an accountant, and she will be remembered as a loving mother and sister. She was a member...
Brooks Avery Bryant
Sep 18, 2022
Brooks Avery Bryant, age 36, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022.
A native of Florida, Brooks was born on May 30, 1986 to Larry and Laurie Bryant.
Brooks earned an Associate Degree in advertising, graphic design, and marketing. He was a talented artist and had a heart for animals. He will be remembered as...
Rachel Elizabeth Hollifield
Sep 18, 2022
Rachel Elizabeth Dellinger Hollifield, 85, of Marion, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022, at her residence.
Rachel was born in Newland, NC on November 1, 1936, the youngest of five children, to the late Hobert Dellinger and Stella Watson Dellinger. She was a member of West Court Baptist Church and retired from Baxter Healthcare after many years...
Joseph Willard Davis
Sep 18, 2022
Joseph Willard Davis, 95, of Nebo, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022, at his residence surrounded by family.
Willard was born McDowell County, NC on December 20, 1926, to the late Lester Carr Davis and Monty Brown Davis. He was married to his wife of 73 years, Nancy Hipps Davis. Willard served his country proudly in the...
Frank "Skip" Maxson Hill, Jr.
Sep 16, 2022
Frank “Skip” Maxson Hill, Jr., 74, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on April 13, 1948 to the late Frank Maxson Hill, Sr. and Betie Purtell Hill. He is also preceded in death by a daughter, Christy Hill; and a brother, Jim...
Phillip Leon Jackson
Sep 16, 2022
In the early morning hours of Friday, September 16, 2022, Phillip Leon Jackson passed away at Lake Norman Regional Hospital. A native of McDowell County, Phillip was born on April 8, 1957 to the late Ernest Conley and Annie Jackson Logan.
He is preceded in death by one son, Phillip Jerril Jackson; one grandson, Harold Collins, III and one...
Romana Annette Peterson
Sep 15, 2022
Romana Annette Peterson, 63, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Thursday, September 15, 2022.
She was born in Germany on April 22, 1959 to the late Roger Peterson and Thelma Ruby Gaddy Peterson. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Roger T. Peterson, Jr.
Romana was a very smart lady and had...
April Stenseth Reid
Sep 14, 2022
April Stenseth Reid, age 49, passed away unexpectedley on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
April was born on April 30, 1973, in Otter Tail, Minnesota, to Lee Owen Stenseth and the late Brenda Jean Biederman Stenseth . She enjoyed watching scary movies and thrift store shopping.
Those left to cherish her memory, along with her father;...
James Brooks Dietz
Sep 13, 2022
James “Jim” Brooks Dietz, 63, of Miami, Florida passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.
Jim was born on July, 22, 1959 to the late James Eugene Dietz and Martha Elaine Vickory.
He enjoyed nature especially fishing, camping and making art. Jim lived in the Marion area for 22 years prior to moving to Miami for the past 8 years....
Tammy Wall Owensby
Sep 12, 2022
Tammy Leigh Wall Owensby of Marion, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Monday, September 12, 2022.
Tammy was born in McDowell County to the late Warren Joseph Wall and the late Erina Bellani Wall on February 10, 1959. Tammy was known as a giving person who had a contagious smile that would light up the room. She spent many...
Michael Shane Silver
Sep 11, 2022
Michael Shane Silver, 47, of Spindale, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Michael was born in Marion, NC on February 26, 1975. He enjoyed swimming, playing cards, shooting pool, and hanging out with friends. He will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James...
Edna Mae Williams Duncan
Sep 11, 2022
Edna Mae Williams Duncan, 83, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022 at her home.
A native of McDowell County, Edna was born on October 25, 1938 to the late Clarence Alexander George Williams and Cora Belle Johnson Williams.
Edna retired from Baxter Healthcare after over 20 years of service. She attended Redeemed Free...
Jane Catherine Byrd
Sep 11, 2022
On September 11th , 2022, Jane Catherine Byrd, 76, of Marion, went to her eternal home to meet our Lord and Savior. Jane was born in McDowell County, NC, on October 6th, 1945 to Delmar Troy Allison and Hulda Mae Hunter Allison.
Jane was one of eight children. In addition to her parents and four siblings, Jane was also...
Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Thompson
Sep 10, 2022
Kenneth “Kenny” Wayne Thompson, 53, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
A native of Marion, Kenny was born on April 13, 1969 to Waynon and Peggy Shelton Thompson.
Kenny was a manager for Tri County Oil in Marion. Kenny was a faithful Christian and a member of Restoration Church...
Lake Lure Ollis
Sep 10, 2022
Lake Lure Ollis, age 72, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at his home.
Lake was a native of Avery County and was born on August 31, 1950 to the late Ernest and Ethel Garrison Ollis.
He worked with shrubbery before working in construction later in life. Mr. Ollis was an avid hunter and...
Alfred Samuel MacJarrett
Sep 5, 2022
Alfred Samuel MacJarrett of Marion, passed away on the evening of Monday, September 5, 2022 at Memorial Mission in Asheville.
Alfred was born in Clinton, New York to the late Homer MacJarrett and Violet Freeman MacJarrett Gallagher on August 31,1961. He enjoyed woodworking, drawing and fishing. He enjoyed spending time with his family most of all, especially his kids. Alfred...
Reverend Joseph "Joey" Beam
Sep 22, 2022
Reverend Joseph “Joey” Paul Beam, 63, of Nebo, North Carolina went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Joey was born on September 30, 1958 in McDowell County to the late Ralph Vernon Beam and the late Dora Lee Black Beam. At the age of fourteen, at Nebo Baptist Church, Joey...
Jimmy Dwayne Matthews
Sep 21, 2022
Jimmy Dwayne Matthews passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at the Mitchell House.
Jimmy was born in Buncombe County on September 18, 1960 to the late Robert Boyd Matthews and the late Willie Wilson Matthews.
Jimmy’s career started at age nineteen as a lifetime trucker. He enjoyed racing cars. Jimmy will be remembered as a loving father, brother and...
Michel Eugene Waitman
Sep 20, 2022
Michel Eugene Waitman of Marion, passed away on the evening of Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at his residence.
Michel was born in McDowell County on March 10, 1968 to Linda Hurt Ramsey.
Michel took great pride in his work as a handyman. He was known for his artistic abilities. He enjoyed woodworking, drawing and painting. Michel was always willing to...
Gloria Frew
Sep 19, 2022
Gloria Frew, of Spruce Pine, NC, passed away, Monday, September 19, 2022. Beam Funeral Service is serving the family.
Lynda Alane Proctor Johnston
Sep 18, 2022
Lynda Alane Proctor Johnston, 55, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022 at her home.
She was born in Savannah, Georgia on October 02, 1966 to the late Bennie Proctor and Dixie McKinney Proctor.
Lynda worked as an accountant, and she will be remembered as a loving mother and sister. She was a member...
Brooks Avery Bryant
Sep 18, 2022
Brooks Avery Bryant, age 36, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022.
A native of Florida, Brooks was born on May 30, 1986 to Larry and Laurie Bryant.
Brooks earned an Associate Degree in advertising, graphic design, and marketing. He was a talented artist and had a heart for animals. He will be remembered as...
Rachel Elizabeth Hollifield
Sep 18, 2022
Rachel Elizabeth Dellinger Hollifield, 85, of Marion, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022, at her residence.
Rachel was born in Newland, NC on November 1, 1936, the youngest of five children, to the late Hobert Dellinger and Stella Watson Dellinger. She was a member of West Court Baptist Church and retired from Baxter Healthcare after many years...
Joseph Willard Davis
Sep 18, 2022
Joseph Willard Davis, 95, of Nebo, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022, at his residence surrounded by family.
Willard was born McDowell County, NC on December 20, 1926, to the late Lester Carr Davis and Monty Brown Davis. He was married to his wife of 73 years, Nancy Hipps Davis. Willard served his country proudly in the...
Frank "Skip" Maxson Hill, Jr.
Sep 16, 2022
Frank “Skip” Maxson Hill, Jr., 74, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on April 13, 1948 to the late Frank Maxson Hill, Sr. and Betie Purtell Hill. He is also preceded in death by a daughter, Christy Hill; and a brother, Jim...
Phillip Leon Jackson
Sep 16, 2022
In the early morning hours of Friday, September 16, 2022, Phillip Leon Jackson passed away at Lake Norman Regional Hospital. A native of McDowell County, Phillip was born on April 8, 1957 to the late Ernest Conley and Annie Jackson Logan.
He is preceded in death by one son, Phillip Jerril Jackson; one grandson, Harold Collins, III and one...
Romana Annette Peterson
Sep 15, 2022
Romana Annette Peterson, 63, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Thursday, September 15, 2022.
She was born in Germany on April 22, 1959 to the late Roger Peterson and Thelma Ruby Gaddy Peterson. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Roger T. Peterson, Jr.
Romana was a very smart lady and had...
April Stenseth Reid
Sep 14, 2022
April Stenseth Reid, age 49, passed away unexpectedley on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
April was born on April 30, 1973, in Otter Tail, Minnesota, to Lee Owen Stenseth and the late Brenda Jean Biederman Stenseth . She enjoyed watching scary movies and thrift store shopping.
Those left to cherish her memory, along with her father;...
James Brooks Dietz
Sep 13, 2022
James “Jim” Brooks Dietz, 63, of Miami, Florida passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.
Jim was born on July, 22, 1959 to the late James Eugene Dietz and Martha Elaine Vickory.
He enjoyed nature especially fishing, camping and making art. Jim lived in the Marion area for 22 years prior to moving to Miami for the past 8 years....
Tammy Wall Owensby
Sep 12, 2022
Tammy Leigh Wall Owensby of Marion, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Monday, September 12, 2022.
Tammy was born in McDowell County to the late Warren Joseph Wall and the late Erina Bellani Wall on February 10, 1959. Tammy was known as a giving person who had a contagious smile that would light up the room. She spent many...
Michael Shane Silver
Sep 11, 2022
Michael Shane Silver, 47, of Spindale, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Michael was born in Marion, NC on February 26, 1975. He enjoyed swimming, playing cards, shooting pool, and hanging out with friends. He will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James...
Edna Mae Williams Duncan
Sep 11, 2022
Edna Mae Williams Duncan, 83, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022 at her home.
A native of McDowell County, Edna was born on October 25, 1938 to the late Clarence Alexander George Williams and Cora Belle Johnson Williams.
Edna retired from Baxter Healthcare after over 20 years of service. She attended Redeemed Free...
Jane Catherine Byrd
Sep 11, 2022
On September 11th , 2022, Jane Catherine Byrd, 76, of Marion, went to her eternal home to meet our Lord and Savior. Jane was born in McDowell County, NC, on October 6th, 1945 to Delmar Troy Allison and Hulda Mae Hunter Allison.
Jane was one of eight children. In addition to her parents and four siblings, Jane was also...
Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Thompson
Sep 10, 2022
Kenneth “Kenny” Wayne Thompson, 53, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
A native of Marion, Kenny was born on April 13, 1969 to Waynon and Peggy Shelton Thompson.
Kenny was a manager for Tri County Oil in Marion. Kenny was a faithful Christian and a member of Restoration Church...
Lake Lure Ollis
Sep 10, 2022
Lake Lure Ollis, age 72, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at his home.
Lake was a native of Avery County and was born on August 31, 1950 to the late Ernest and Ethel Garrison Ollis.
He worked with shrubbery before working in construction later in life. Mr. Ollis was an avid hunter and...
Alfred Samuel MacJarrett
Sep 5, 2022
Alfred Samuel MacJarrett of Marion, passed away on the evening of Monday, September 5, 2022 at Memorial Mission in Asheville.
Alfred was born in Clinton, New York to the late Homer MacJarrett and Violet Freeman MacJarrett Gallagher on August 31,1961. He enjoyed woodworking, drawing and fishing. He enjoyed spending time with his family most of all, especially his kids. Alfred...
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