Obituaries

James Hal Davis

James Hal Davis

Mar 2, 2022

 

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 2, 2022, James Hal Davis passed away at CarePartners Solace Center. A native of McDowell County, James was born on September 18, 1930 to the late Geter and Dullie Silver Davis.

 

Having been married for sixty-five years, he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Gibson Davis.

 

James...

Richard  "Leon" Stroupe

Richard "Leon" Stroupe

Mar 2, 2022

Richard “Leon” Stroupe, 61, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, March 02, 2022 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.

 

He was born in Buncombe County on February 23, 1961 to the late William Franklin Stroupe and Betty Craig Stroupe. He is also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Gerald Trivett.

 

Leon was a great father and brother...

Roberta Lee Satterfield English

Roberta Lee Satterfield English

Mar 1, 2022

Roberta Lee Satterfield English 85, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at her residence.

Roberta was born in Graffton, West Virginia on January 25, 1937 to the late Bernard Satterfield and the late Gertrude Knotts Satterfield. Roberta was an avid horseback rider and was also a dance instructor.  She especially loved her dogs, Jack and Skippy. Roberta...

Warren  Ray Kluttz

Warren Ray Kluttz

Mar 1, 2022

  Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Warren Ray Kluttz, age 91, went to be with his Lord on March 1, 2022, after an extended chronic illness.    Born in Salisbury, NC, in 1930 to Arthur and Mary Kluttz, Warren was first employed by Southern Railway as a machinist. He went on to become a master of his trade employed...

Rev. James Logan Lane

Rev. James Logan Lane

Mar 1, 2022

 

Reverend James Logan Lane, age 97, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Memorial Campus. He was born in McDowell County on July 21, 1924 to the late George and Effie Lane.

 

He is preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Marie Lane; siblings, Virgil Lane and Marie Greene.

 

James was a...

Jimmie  Wayne Jobe

Jimmie Wayne Jobe

Feb 25, 2022

Jimmie Jobe, 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away while surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer.

 

He was a native of Kingsport, Tennessee, born on August 20, 1941.

 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Basil and Sarah Overbay Jobe; one brother, Harold Jobe; and one sister, Pauline Jobe Crawford.

 

He...

Larry Joe  King

Larry Joe King

Feb 24, 2022

 

Larry Joe King, 78, of Marion, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 at his residence.

Larry was born in Buncombe County, on December 10, 1943 to the late Homer Baxter King Sr. and the late Edith Elizabeth Nix King. He is of the Seventh Day Adventist faith and a member of Asheville North S.D.A. Larry began practicing karate in...

Renita Evette Lytle Swepson

Renita Evette Lytle Swepson

Feb 24, 2022

Renita Evette Lytle Swepson, 57, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, NC.

 

Renita was a beautiful person with a gentle loving soul. She was a generous person, kind, helpful, easy to get along with and had incredible patience. She was family oriented and poured herself into her children...

Lillie Mary Price Robinson

Lillie Mary Price Robinson

Feb 23, 2022

 

Lillie Mary Price Robinson of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation. A native of McDowell County, Lillie was born on April 23, 1933 to the late Ossie and Cora Moses Price.

 

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by one son, Theodore Hutchins, Jr., four brothers...

Richard Keith Robinson

Richard Keith Robinson

Feb 23, 2022

Richard "Ricky" Keith Robinson, 64, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at his residence, with his loving family by his side.

Ricky was born in Surry County, North Carolina on December 12, 1957 to the late Floyd James Robinson and the late Geneva Thomas Robinson. He loved to fish and enjoyed going to car shows especially to see...

Jackson Nelson Gatch

Jackson Nelson Gatch

Feb 23, 2022

     Jackson Nelson Gatch, infant son of Nydaia McClure and Justin Gatch, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022.

     Beam Funeral Service & Crematory is assisting the family.

Betty Joyce Sorrells Chapman

Betty Joyce Sorrells Chapman

Feb 21, 2022

In the early morning hours of Monday, February 21, 2022, Betty Joyce Sorrells Chapman passed away at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born on September 24, 1937 in Buncombe County to the late Ernest Sorrells and Jessie Miller Sorrells.

 

Along with her parents and husband, David Willis Chapman, she is preceded in death...

Newt  "Tooter" Maltba, Jr.

Newt "Tooter" Maltba, Jr.

Feb 20, 2022

 

On the evening of Sunday, February 20, 2022, Newt “Tooter” Maltba, Jr. passed away at Watauga Medical Center. A native of Avery County, Newt was born on March 23, 1968 to Newt Maltba, Sr. and Gail Braswell Maltba.

 

He is preceded in death by one son, Levi Maltba and one grandson, Levi Chance Maltba.

 

Newt was a...

Belle Hawkes Gray

Belle Hawkes Gray

Feb 19, 2022

     Belle Hawkes Gray, 91, of Morganton, NC, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022, at her daughter’s residence.

 

     Belle was born in Maine on February 8, 1931, to the late James Frank Hawkes and Sophronia Jeanne Perkins Hawkes. Belle was a Seventh Day Adventist who enjoyed volunteering with children. She was a loving mother who would always...

Christy Dannette Siler Hamilton

Christy Dannette Siler Hamilton

Feb 18, 2022

 

Mrs. Christy Siler Hamilton, age 49 of Bristol Va, went to be with the Lord on Friday February 18, 2022 at the Ballad Hospice House in Bristol Va. Christy was the born in Marion NC on March 31, 1972 to the late Albert and Janie Hardy Siler.

Christy was known as a wonderful mother, who had a great sense...

Jayden Denver McNeilly

Jayden Denver McNeilly

Feb 18, 2022

     Jayden Denver McNeilly, infant son of Jordan Miller and Jacob McNeilly, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022.

     A graveside funeral will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at McDowell Memorial Park. Pastor Darrin Gibby will officiate. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.beamfuneralservice.com

Patricia Ann Shelton Noel

Patricia Ann Shelton Noel

Feb 16, 2022

 

Patricia Ann Shelton Noel, of Marion, North Carolina passed away at her residence with her loved ones by her side. A native of Haywood County, Patricia was born on August 17, 1949 to the late Seldon and Lillian Rhinehart Shelton.

 

She is preceded in death by one son, Brian Williams.

 

Patricia was a loving mother, sister and...

Jimmie Lewis Condrey

Jimmie Lewis Condrey

Feb 16, 2022

Jimmie Lewis Condrey, 79, of Marion, passed away surrounded by the ones he loved, Wednesday, February 16, 2022.

 

Jimmie was born in McDowell County, on August 20, 1942 to the late James William Condrey and the late Edna Viola Finley Condrey. Jim had a love of the outdoors. Over the years he enjoyed hunting and fishing but nothing surpassed...

Hattie Wilkerson Kelly

Hattie Wilkerson Kelly

Feb 16, 2022

     Hattie Helen Wilkerson Kelly, 84, of Marion, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at her residence.

     Hattie was born in McDowell County, NC on October 6, 1937 to the late Frank and Lovie Hall Wilkerson. She was married to the late Morris Kelly, who preceded her in death in 1971. She...

Doris Ann (Hollifield) McGinnis

Doris Ann (Hollifield) McGinnis

Feb 16, 2022

Doris Ann (Hollifield) McGinnis, 67, of Old Fort, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at her residence.                                                   

Doris was born in Yancey County, North Carolina on June 10, 1954 to the late Ellis Hollifield and the late Shirley Barnett Hollifield. Doris enjoyed watching TV, shopping and most of all spending time with her grandchildren. She also loved her family very...

James Hal Davis

James Hal Davis

Mar 2, 2022

 

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 2, 2022, James Hal Davis passed away at CarePartners Solace Center. A native of McDowell County, James was born on September 18, 1930 to the late Geter and Dullie Silver Davis.

 

Having been married for sixty-five years, he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Gibson Davis.

 

James...

Richard  "Leon" Stroupe

Richard "Leon" Stroupe

Mar 2, 2022

Richard “Leon” Stroupe, 61, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, March 02, 2022 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.

 

He was born in Buncombe County on February 23, 1961 to the late William Franklin Stroupe and Betty Craig Stroupe. He is also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Gerald Trivett.

 

Leon was a great father and brother...

Roberta Lee Satterfield English

Roberta Lee Satterfield English

Mar 1, 2022

Roberta Lee Satterfield English 85, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at her residence.

Roberta was born in Graffton, West Virginia on January 25, 1937 to the late Bernard Satterfield and the late Gertrude Knotts Satterfield. Roberta was an avid horseback rider and was also a dance instructor.  She especially loved her dogs, Jack and Skippy. Roberta...

Warren  Ray Kluttz

Warren Ray Kluttz

Mar 1, 2022

  Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Warren Ray Kluttz, age 91, went to be with his Lord on March 1, 2022, after an extended chronic illness.    Born in Salisbury, NC, in 1930 to Arthur and Mary Kluttz, Warren was first employed by Southern Railway as a machinist. He went on to become a master of his trade employed...

Rev. James Logan Lane

Rev. James Logan Lane

Mar 1, 2022

 

Reverend James Logan Lane, age 97, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Memorial Campus. He was born in McDowell County on July 21, 1924 to the late George and Effie Lane.

 

He is preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Marie Lane; siblings, Virgil Lane and Marie Greene.

 

James was a...

Jimmie  Wayne Jobe

Jimmie Wayne Jobe

Feb 25, 2022

Jimmie Jobe, 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away while surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer.

 

He was a native of Kingsport, Tennessee, born on August 20, 1941.

 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Basil and Sarah Overbay Jobe; one brother, Harold Jobe; and one sister, Pauline Jobe Crawford.

 

He...

Larry Joe  King

Larry Joe King

Feb 24, 2022

 

Larry Joe King, 78, of Marion, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 at his residence.

Larry was born in Buncombe County, on December 10, 1943 to the late Homer Baxter King Sr. and the late Edith Elizabeth Nix King. He is of the Seventh Day Adventist faith and a member of Asheville North S.D.A. Larry began practicing karate in...

Renita Evette Lytle Swepson

Renita Evette Lytle Swepson

Feb 24, 2022

Renita Evette Lytle Swepson, 57, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, NC.

 

Renita was a beautiful person with a gentle loving soul. She was a generous person, kind, helpful, easy to get along with and had incredible patience. She was family oriented and poured herself into her children...

Lillie Mary Price Robinson

Lillie Mary Price Robinson

Feb 23, 2022

 

Lillie Mary Price Robinson of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation. A native of McDowell County, Lillie was born on April 23, 1933 to the late Ossie and Cora Moses Price.

 

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by one son, Theodore Hutchins, Jr., four brothers...

Richard Keith Robinson

Richard Keith Robinson

Feb 23, 2022

Richard "Ricky" Keith Robinson, 64, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at his residence, with his loving family by his side.

Ricky was born in Surry County, North Carolina on December 12, 1957 to the late Floyd James Robinson and the late Geneva Thomas Robinson. He loved to fish and enjoyed going to car shows especially to see...

Jackson Nelson Gatch

Jackson Nelson Gatch

Feb 23, 2022

     Jackson Nelson Gatch, infant son of Nydaia McClure and Justin Gatch, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022.

     Beam Funeral Service & Crematory is assisting the family.

Betty Joyce Sorrells Chapman

Betty Joyce Sorrells Chapman

Feb 21, 2022

In the early morning hours of Monday, February 21, 2022, Betty Joyce Sorrells Chapman passed away at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born on September 24, 1937 in Buncombe County to the late Ernest Sorrells and Jessie Miller Sorrells.

 

Along with her parents and husband, David Willis Chapman, she is preceded in death...

Newt  "Tooter" Maltba, Jr.

Newt "Tooter" Maltba, Jr.

Feb 20, 2022

 

On the evening of Sunday, February 20, 2022, Newt “Tooter” Maltba, Jr. passed away at Watauga Medical Center. A native of Avery County, Newt was born on March 23, 1968 to Newt Maltba, Sr. and Gail Braswell Maltba.

 

He is preceded in death by one son, Levi Maltba and one grandson, Levi Chance Maltba.

 

Newt was a...

Belle Hawkes Gray

Belle Hawkes Gray

Feb 19, 2022

     Belle Hawkes Gray, 91, of Morganton, NC, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022, at her daughter’s residence.

 

     Belle was born in Maine on February 8, 1931, to the late James Frank Hawkes and Sophronia Jeanne Perkins Hawkes. Belle was a Seventh Day Adventist who enjoyed volunteering with children. She was a loving mother who would always...

Christy Dannette Siler Hamilton

Christy Dannette Siler Hamilton

Feb 18, 2022

 

Mrs. Christy Siler Hamilton, age 49 of Bristol Va, went to be with the Lord on Friday February 18, 2022 at the Ballad Hospice House in Bristol Va. Christy was the born in Marion NC on March 31, 1972 to the late Albert and Janie Hardy Siler.

Christy was known as a wonderful mother, who had a great sense...

Jayden Denver McNeilly

Jayden Denver McNeilly

Feb 18, 2022

     Jayden Denver McNeilly, infant son of Jordan Miller and Jacob McNeilly, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022.

     A graveside funeral will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at McDowell Memorial Park. Pastor Darrin Gibby will officiate. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.beamfuneralservice.com

Patricia Ann Shelton Noel

Patricia Ann Shelton Noel

Feb 16, 2022

 

Patricia Ann Shelton Noel, of Marion, North Carolina passed away at her residence with her loved ones by her side. A native of Haywood County, Patricia was born on August 17, 1949 to the late Seldon and Lillian Rhinehart Shelton.

 

She is preceded in death by one son, Brian Williams.

 

Patricia was a loving mother, sister and...

Jimmie Lewis Condrey

Jimmie Lewis Condrey

Feb 16, 2022

Jimmie Lewis Condrey, 79, of Marion, passed away surrounded by the ones he loved, Wednesday, February 16, 2022.

 

Jimmie was born in McDowell County, on August 20, 1942 to the late James William Condrey and the late Edna Viola Finley Condrey. Jim had a love of the outdoors. Over the years he enjoyed hunting and fishing but nothing surpassed...

Hattie Wilkerson Kelly

Hattie Wilkerson Kelly

Feb 16, 2022

     Hattie Helen Wilkerson Kelly, 84, of Marion, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at her residence.

     Hattie was born in McDowell County, NC on October 6, 1937 to the late Frank and Lovie Hall Wilkerson. She was married to the late Morris Kelly, who preceded her in death in 1971. She...

Doris Ann (Hollifield) McGinnis

Doris Ann (Hollifield) McGinnis

Feb 16, 2022

Doris Ann (Hollifield) McGinnis, 67, of Old Fort, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at her residence.                                                   

Doris was born in Yancey County, North Carolina on June 10, 1954 to the late Ellis Hollifield and the late Shirley Barnett Hollifield. Doris enjoyed watching TV, shopping and most of all spending time with her grandchildren. She also loved her family very...

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