Obituaries
Robert Frank Rumfelt, Jr.
Mar 16, 2022
Robert Frank Rumfelt, Jr., 51, of Marion, NC, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.
Robert was born in Marion to the late Robert Frank Rumfelt, Sr. and Sarah Doris Broadwell Rumfelt. He was married to Kimberly Poole. Robert was a windows and siding installer who liked...
Thomas E Brown
Mar 15, 2022
Thomas E. Brown, 75, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
No services are planned at this time.
Marie Orr Jones
Mar 15, 2022
Marie Orr Jones, 95, of Marion, NC, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Autumn Care of Marion.
Marie was born on March 8, 1927 to the late William Arthur Orr and Flora Lee Thomas Orr. She was married to her husband of 43 years, Gerald David Jones, who preceded her in death. Marie was a...
Margaret Jane McMahan Cruz
Mar 15, 2022
Margaret Jane McMahan Cruz, age 79, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Memorial Campus. She was born in Yancey County on January 30, 1943 to the late Henry and Vergie Cooper McMahan.
She is preceded in death by two brothers, Joe McMahan and Donald McMahan and one sister, Dozena Carroll.
Margaret is survived...
Denson Robinson
Mar 14, 2022
In the early morning hours of Monday, March 14, 2022, Denson Robinson passed away at Memorial Campus. He was born in Yancey County on January 20, 1934 to the late William and Pearl McIntosh Robinson.
He is preceded in death by his first wife, JoAnna Robinson; a step-son, Glenn Young and a daughter-in-law, Melody Robinson.
Denson was...
James Michael "Mike" Simmons
Mar 13, 2022
James Michael “Mike” Simmons, age 71, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at the John F. Keever Solace Center. A native of McDowell County, Mike was born on March 19, 1950 to the late Paul and Helen Hensley Simmons.
He is preceded in death by one grandson, Cody Brogden.
Mike’s life...
Jeffery "Jeff" Dale
Mar 13, 2022
Jeffery “Jeff” Dale, 66, of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022 at his residence.
He was born in Yancey County on June 24, 1955 to the late Sam Dale and Ruth Biddix Dale.
Jeff worked at Coats America in shipping. A member of Bible Baptist Church in Spruce Pine, Jeff enjoyed singing and...
Geneva Louise Rutherford Tate
Mar 11, 2022
Geneva Louise Rutherford Tate, 92, was born May 15, 1929. She departed this life peacefully surrounded by loved ones at her residence on March 11, 2022.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Dolphus Tate; four children, John Wayne Tate, Larry Ray Tate, Ellen Elaine Tate, Charles “Jimmy” Dolphus Tate, Jr. and her six grandchildren, Larry,...
Clyde Leo Raffield
Mar 10, 2022
Clyde Leo Raffield, age 79, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center. A native of McDowell County, Clyde was born on June 8, 1942 to the late Jack and Oma Crisp Raffield.
He is preceded in death by two brothers, J.D. Raffield and Roger Raffield.
Clyde was...
Debra "Deb" Ann Sealey McPeters
Mar 8, 2022
Debra “Deb” Ann Sealey McPeters, 56, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at her residence surrounding by her family.
Deb was born in Newport News, Virginia on March 19, 1965 to the late Marshall Sealey and Betty Sue Davis. Deb loved the outdoors especially doing yard work and also enjoyed music and dancing. Most of all...
William "Bill" Norris Geouge
Mar 6, 2022
William “Bill” Norris Geouge, 81, of Kernersville, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, March 06, 2022 at Carolina Caring Hospice in Newton.
A native of McDowell County, Bill was born on May 11, 1940 to the late Bryan Onie Geouge and Annie Mae Stamey Geouge.
Bill retired from Lockheed Martin. Prior to that, he spent many years...
Nancy Louise Sadler Wheeler
Mar 6, 2022
Nancy Louise Sadler Wheeler, 82, of Union Mills, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, March 06, 2022 at her residence.
She was born in Crab Orchard, West Virginia on June 10, 1939 to the late Alfred Sadler and Ruby Hughes Sadler.
Nancy was a very loving person. She enjoyed her coffee and cigarettes, and she was an avid collector...
Bennie Earl Proctor
Mar 6, 2022
On March 6, 2022. Mr. Bennie Earl Proctor, age 76, of Rutherfordton, crossed over from this life into eternal life with Christ at his home. The son of Julia Proctor and the late Bernie Proctor, he was born in Savannah, Georgia, on December 4, 1945.
Bennie was an avid outdoorsman. In high school, he excelled at tennis while attending Rabun...
Creola Fox
Mar 6, 2022
On the morning of Sunday, March 6, 2022, Creola McIntosh Fox passed away at her residence. A native of Yancey County, Creola was born on February 8, 1939 to the late Lattie C. and Pearl Randolph McIntosh.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Fox and one son, William “Bill” C. Burleson, Jr.
Left to cherish her memories...
Roby Earl "Bud" Barrier
Mar 5, 2022
Roby Earl “Bud” Barrier, 67, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, March 05, 2022.
He was born in Burke County on September 14, 1954 to the late Roy Ronald Barrier and Virginia Jolene Shell Buchanan. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Elsie Barrier Lowman.
Bud worked in lawn care and was very proud...
William "Bill" Walter Propst
Mar 4, 2022
William “Bill” Walter Propst, 84, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Friday, March 04, 2022 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville after a brief illness.
He was born in Buncombe County on January 04, 1938 to the late Woodrow Propst and Mary Elizabeth Williams Propst of Black Mountain, NC.
Bill retired from Ethan Allen...
Travis Gunter
Mar 4, 2022
Travis Gunter, 79, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Friday, March 04, 2022 at his daughter’s residence.
He was born in Madison County on October 11, 1942 to the late Manassie and Carrie Banks Gunter.
Travis enjoyed being in the outdoors, especially cattle farming. He worked as a mechanic. He enjoyed dog day on Sundays with his...
Alex Napoles
Mar 3, 2022
Alexander “Alex” Francisco Napoles, 46, of Vale, North Carolina, formerly of Miami, Florida, received his spiritual wings on Thursday, March 3, 2022.
Alex was born in Miami on December 15, 1975 to Francisco Felix Napoles and Martha Maria Gonzalez Napoles. Alex’s life was devoted to motorcycles. For many years, he was a dedicated service advisor at...
Debby Ka Martin Brown
Mar 3, 2022
Debby Ka Martin, 56, from Marion, NC gained her wings from the Lord unexpectantly on March 3, 2022 at Mission Hospital in Marion, NC.
She was born on February 21, 1966 to Robert DuWayne Brown and Addie Ruth Brown Catell. Debby was the second of Five children. Debby graduated from Beach High School in 1984.
Debby...
Ernest "Calvin" Philbeck
Mar 3, 2022
Ernest “Calvin” Philbeck, 69, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, March 03, 2022 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born May 23, 1952 in Old Fort to the late Ernest Buford Philbeck and Barbara Jo Turner Philbeck.
Calvin was an electronic engineer for UNC-TV. He was an amateur radio operator who...
Robert Frank Rumfelt, Jr.
Mar 16, 2022
Robert Frank Rumfelt, Jr., 51, of Marion, NC, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.
Robert was born in Marion to the late Robert Frank Rumfelt, Sr. and Sarah Doris Broadwell Rumfelt. He was married to Kimberly Poole. Robert was a windows and siding installer who liked...
Thomas E Brown
Mar 15, 2022
Thomas E. Brown, 75, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
No services are planned at this time.
Marie Orr Jones
Mar 15, 2022
Marie Orr Jones, 95, of Marion, NC, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Autumn Care of Marion.
Marie was born on March 8, 1927 to the late William Arthur Orr and Flora Lee Thomas Orr. She was married to her husband of 43 years, Gerald David Jones, who preceded her in death. Marie was a...
Margaret Jane McMahan Cruz
Mar 15, 2022
Margaret Jane McMahan Cruz, age 79, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Memorial Campus. She was born in Yancey County on January 30, 1943 to the late Henry and Vergie Cooper McMahan.
She is preceded in death by two brothers, Joe McMahan and Donald McMahan and one sister, Dozena Carroll.
Margaret is survived...
Denson Robinson
Mar 14, 2022
In the early morning hours of Monday, March 14, 2022, Denson Robinson passed away at Memorial Campus. He was born in Yancey County on January 20, 1934 to the late William and Pearl McIntosh Robinson.
He is preceded in death by his first wife, JoAnna Robinson; a step-son, Glenn Young and a daughter-in-law, Melody Robinson.
Denson was...
James Michael "Mike" Simmons
Mar 13, 2022
James Michael “Mike” Simmons, age 71, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at the John F. Keever Solace Center. A native of McDowell County, Mike was born on March 19, 1950 to the late Paul and Helen Hensley Simmons.
He is preceded in death by one grandson, Cody Brogden.
Mike’s life...
Jeffery "Jeff" Dale
Mar 13, 2022
Jeffery “Jeff” Dale, 66, of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022 at his residence.
He was born in Yancey County on June 24, 1955 to the late Sam Dale and Ruth Biddix Dale.
Jeff worked at Coats America in shipping. A member of Bible Baptist Church in Spruce Pine, Jeff enjoyed singing and...
Geneva Louise Rutherford Tate
Mar 11, 2022
Geneva Louise Rutherford Tate, 92, was born May 15, 1929. She departed this life peacefully surrounded by loved ones at her residence on March 11, 2022.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Dolphus Tate; four children, John Wayne Tate, Larry Ray Tate, Ellen Elaine Tate, Charles “Jimmy” Dolphus Tate, Jr. and her six grandchildren, Larry,...
Clyde Leo Raffield
Mar 10, 2022
Clyde Leo Raffield, age 79, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center. A native of McDowell County, Clyde was born on June 8, 1942 to the late Jack and Oma Crisp Raffield.
He is preceded in death by two brothers, J.D. Raffield and Roger Raffield.
Clyde was...
Debra "Deb" Ann Sealey McPeters
Mar 8, 2022
Debra “Deb” Ann Sealey McPeters, 56, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at her residence surrounding by her family.
Deb was born in Newport News, Virginia on March 19, 1965 to the late Marshall Sealey and Betty Sue Davis. Deb loved the outdoors especially doing yard work and also enjoyed music and dancing. Most of all...
William "Bill" Norris Geouge
Mar 6, 2022
William “Bill” Norris Geouge, 81, of Kernersville, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, March 06, 2022 at Carolina Caring Hospice in Newton.
A native of McDowell County, Bill was born on May 11, 1940 to the late Bryan Onie Geouge and Annie Mae Stamey Geouge.
Bill retired from Lockheed Martin. Prior to that, he spent many years...
Nancy Louise Sadler Wheeler
Mar 6, 2022
Nancy Louise Sadler Wheeler, 82, of Union Mills, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, March 06, 2022 at her residence.
She was born in Crab Orchard, West Virginia on June 10, 1939 to the late Alfred Sadler and Ruby Hughes Sadler.
Nancy was a very loving person. She enjoyed her coffee and cigarettes, and she was an avid collector...
Bennie Earl Proctor
Mar 6, 2022
On March 6, 2022. Mr. Bennie Earl Proctor, age 76, of Rutherfordton, crossed over from this life into eternal life with Christ at his home. The son of Julia Proctor and the late Bernie Proctor, he was born in Savannah, Georgia, on December 4, 1945.
Bennie was an avid outdoorsman. In high school, he excelled at tennis while attending Rabun...
Creola Fox
Mar 6, 2022
On the morning of Sunday, March 6, 2022, Creola McIntosh Fox passed away at her residence. A native of Yancey County, Creola was born on February 8, 1939 to the late Lattie C. and Pearl Randolph McIntosh.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Fox and one son, William “Bill” C. Burleson, Jr.
Left to cherish her memories...
Roby Earl "Bud" Barrier
Mar 5, 2022
Roby Earl “Bud” Barrier, 67, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, March 05, 2022.
He was born in Burke County on September 14, 1954 to the late Roy Ronald Barrier and Virginia Jolene Shell Buchanan. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Elsie Barrier Lowman.
Bud worked in lawn care and was very proud...
William "Bill" Walter Propst
Mar 4, 2022
William “Bill” Walter Propst, 84, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Friday, March 04, 2022 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville after a brief illness.
He was born in Buncombe County on January 04, 1938 to the late Woodrow Propst and Mary Elizabeth Williams Propst of Black Mountain, NC.
Bill retired from Ethan Allen...
Travis Gunter
Mar 4, 2022
Travis Gunter, 79, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Friday, March 04, 2022 at his daughter’s residence.
He was born in Madison County on October 11, 1942 to the late Manassie and Carrie Banks Gunter.
Travis enjoyed being in the outdoors, especially cattle farming. He worked as a mechanic. He enjoyed dog day on Sundays with his...
Alex Napoles
Mar 3, 2022
Alexander “Alex” Francisco Napoles, 46, of Vale, North Carolina, formerly of Miami, Florida, received his spiritual wings on Thursday, March 3, 2022.
Alex was born in Miami on December 15, 1975 to Francisco Felix Napoles and Martha Maria Gonzalez Napoles. Alex’s life was devoted to motorcycles. For many years, he was a dedicated service advisor at...
Debby Ka Martin Brown
Mar 3, 2022
Debby Ka Martin, 56, from Marion, NC gained her wings from the Lord unexpectantly on March 3, 2022 at Mission Hospital in Marion, NC.
She was born on February 21, 1966 to Robert DuWayne Brown and Addie Ruth Brown Catell. Debby was the second of Five children. Debby graduated from Beach High School in 1984.
Debby...
Ernest "Calvin" Philbeck
Mar 3, 2022
Ernest “Calvin” Philbeck, 69, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, March 03, 2022 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born May 23, 1952 in Old Fort to the late Ernest Buford Philbeck and Barbara Jo Turner Philbeck.
Calvin was an electronic engineer for UNC-TV. He was an amateur radio operator who...
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