Obituaries
James "Fuzzy" Lewis Steptoe
Jul 2, 2022
James “Fuzzy” Lewis Steptoe, 64, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 02, 2022.
He was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on May 12, 1958 to the late William Payne Steptoe and Kathleen Elaine Brown Steptoe.
Fuzzy had a true passion for cooking. He earned a degree in culinary arts, and his family will remember him...
Paul Harant
Jul 2, 2022
Paul Harant, 82, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 02, 2022 at his residence.
He was born on April 11, 1940 in Czech Republic.
He is survived by his wife, Lottie Harant; and three stepchildren, Barbara Drazek, Mary Brice (Robert), and Grace Bednarz.
No services are planned at this time.
John Jerry Paul
Jul 2, 2022
John Jerry Paul, 81, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 02, 2022 at his residence.
A native of Rockingham, North Carolina, he was born on July 08, 1940 to the late William and Jennie Lowery Paul.
John formerly worked in upholstery, which he loved. He also did lawn care. He enjoyed sitting outside at his home...
Joan Margaret Cammer Smith
Jul 2, 2022
Joan Margaret Cammer Smith, 75, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 02, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was originally from Charleston, South Carolina, born on March 03, 1947 to the late Newton Jennings Cammer and Margaret Smith Cammer.
Joan worked as a paralegal with the Social Security Administration. She was...
Benjamin Franklin Herrick, Jr.
Jul 1, 2022
Benjamin Franklin Herrick, Jr., 61, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Friday, July 01, 2022 at Atrium Health in Concord surrounded by his family.
A native of Burke County, he was born on November 25, 1960 to the late Benjamin Franklin Herrick, Sr. and Bettie Epley Herrick.
Mr. Herrick was a 1979 graduate of Freedom High School. Known...
Robert "Bodie" Cheyenne Frisbee
Jul 1, 2022
Robert “Bodie” Cheyenne Frisbee, 51, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, July 01, 2022 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
He was born in McDowell County to Lucy Jenkins and the late Ken Hall on December 15, 1970.
Bodie worked as a painter most of his life. He loved to laugh and enjoyed taking pictures and...
Max Vernon Peters, Jr.
Jul 1, 2022
Max Vernon Peters, Jr., 63, of Morganton N.C. passed away July 1st, 2022 at Grace Hospital in Morganton. Max was the oldest of 5 siblings. He was born December 29, 1958 to Vernon Peters and the late Mary Peters Deal in McDowell County. Max was a United States Air Force Veteran where he was an aircraft mechanic for 8 years.
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Bill Ray Buchanan
Jun 30, 2022
Bill Ray Buchanan, 84, of Marion, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022, at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton.
Bill was born in McDowell County, NC on December 27, 1937, to the late Roy Allen Buchanan and Gladys Silver Buchanan. He was married to his wife of twenty two years, Barbara “Jean” Poteat Buchanan, who passed away in...
Danny Marshall Robinson
Jun 29, 2022
Danny Marshall Robinson, 75, of Nebo, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at his residence.
Danny was born in Yancey County, NC on October 29, 1946, to the late George and Callie Robinson. He was married to his wife of twenty three years, Doris Jean Loftis Robinson. He was a devoted Christian and a member of Bethel...
Laura Woody Hicks
Jun 28, 2022
Laura Woody Hicks, 88, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday evening, June 28, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.
She was born in Newport, Tennessee on October 17, 1933 to the late Patton Lee Woody and Vickie Williamson Woody.
Laura was a member of West Court Baptist Church. She worked in textiles most of her...
Fred Adam Staton
Jun 27, 2022
Fred Adam Staton, 93, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 at the Hospice of Carolina Foothills in Forest City.
He was born to the late Vivian (Bill) H. Staton and Maggie Burgin on February 28, 1929 in Spruce Pine. He is also preceded in death by his wife of over 52 years, Ruth Pool Staton;...
Anthony Simon Franklin
Jun 27, 2022
Anthony Simon Franklin, 33, of Newland, North Carolina, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022.
He was born in Crossnore on February 07, 1989 to Alvin Marshall Phillips and Amanda Sue Franklin Ivey.
Anthony was an automotive mechanic and obtained an Associate degree from McDowell Technical Community College. He loved God and will be remembered for his strong faith....
Geneva Mae Moore Johnson
Jun 26, 2022
Geneva Mae Moore Johnson, 100, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center.
She was born on March 25, 1922 to the late Will and Cora Melton Moore in McDowell County.
Geneva was the last charter member of Old Fort Free Will Baptist Church. For many years, she sang with...
George Gilbert Lipe
Jun 26, 2022
George Gilbert Lipe, 79, of Marion, NC, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
George was born in Marion, North Carolina on September 17, 1942, to the late Gilbert and Frances Thomason Lipe. He was married to his wife of thirty three years, Juliette Wanda Ricketts Lipe and was a member...
Peggy Ann Webb
Jun 26, 2022
Peggy Ann Webb, age 70, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at the home where she had lived her whole life.
A native of McDowell County, Peggy was born on November 11, 1951 to the late J.C. Webb and Retha Creson Webb.
Peggy retired from Baxter Healthcare after many years of service...
Teddy Larry Lawing
Jun 25, 2022
Teddy Larry Lawing, 73, of Marion, NC, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022, at his residence.
Teddy was born on October 7, 1948, in McDowell County, to the late Dexter Lawing and Myrtle Pittman Lawing. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam conflict. He was married to his wife of forty-three...
Frankie Jean Kiser
Jun 24, 2022
Frankie Jean Kiser, 84, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 at Autumn Care of Marion.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on January 01, 1938 to the late Willard Day and Cleat Day both of Marion, North Carolina.
Frankie was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking Sunday meals after church...
Terri L. Hagan
Jun 23, 2022
Terri Lee Crawford Hagan, 68, of Marion, NC, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 at her residence.
Terri was born in Huntington, West Virginia on January 15, 1954. She loved animals and helping others in need. She was quite a conversationalist and never knew a stranger. Terri will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
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Wanda Sue Bowman Price
Jun 23, 2022
Wanda Sue Bowman Price, 72, of Marion, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
She was born on July 18, 1949 to the late Arthur Jay Bowman and Thelma Patricia Turpin Bowman. Wanda fulfilled her purpose in life by taking care of others. She loved her family and spending time with...
Joe Glenn Lawing
Jun 19, 2022
Joe Glenn Lawing, 75, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
He was the son of Howard and Bessie Frye Lawing, born on October 23, 1946.
Following his military service, he returned home to Glenwood to help his father run their poultry farm. Later, he started the hatchery...
James "Fuzzy" Lewis Steptoe
Jul 2, 2022
James “Fuzzy” Lewis Steptoe, 64, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 02, 2022.
He was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on May 12, 1958 to the late William Payne Steptoe and Kathleen Elaine Brown Steptoe.
Fuzzy had a true passion for cooking. He earned a degree in culinary arts, and his family will remember him...
Paul Harant
Jul 2, 2022
Paul Harant, 82, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 02, 2022 at his residence.
He was born on April 11, 1940 in Czech Republic.
He is survived by his wife, Lottie Harant; and three stepchildren, Barbara Drazek, Mary Brice (Robert), and Grace Bednarz.
No services are planned at this time.
John Jerry Paul
Jul 2, 2022
John Jerry Paul, 81, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 02, 2022 at his residence.
A native of Rockingham, North Carolina, he was born on July 08, 1940 to the late William and Jennie Lowery Paul.
John formerly worked in upholstery, which he loved. He also did lawn care. He enjoyed sitting outside at his home...
Joan Margaret Cammer Smith
Jul 2, 2022
Joan Margaret Cammer Smith, 75, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 02, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was originally from Charleston, South Carolina, born on March 03, 1947 to the late Newton Jennings Cammer and Margaret Smith Cammer.
Joan worked as a paralegal with the Social Security Administration. She was...
Benjamin Franklin Herrick, Jr.
Jul 1, 2022
Benjamin Franklin Herrick, Jr., 61, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Friday, July 01, 2022 at Atrium Health in Concord surrounded by his family.
A native of Burke County, he was born on November 25, 1960 to the late Benjamin Franklin Herrick, Sr. and Bettie Epley Herrick.
Mr. Herrick was a 1979 graduate of Freedom High School. Known...
Robert "Bodie" Cheyenne Frisbee
Jul 1, 2022
Robert “Bodie” Cheyenne Frisbee, 51, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, July 01, 2022 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
He was born in McDowell County to Lucy Jenkins and the late Ken Hall on December 15, 1970.
Bodie worked as a painter most of his life. He loved to laugh and enjoyed taking pictures and...
Max Vernon Peters, Jr.
Jul 1, 2022
Max Vernon Peters, Jr., 63, of Morganton N.C. passed away July 1st, 2022 at Grace Hospital in Morganton. Max was the oldest of 5 siblings. He was born December 29, 1958 to Vernon Peters and the late Mary Peters Deal in McDowell County. Max was a United States Air Force Veteran where he was an aircraft mechanic for 8 years.
...
Bill Ray Buchanan
Jun 30, 2022
Bill Ray Buchanan, 84, of Marion, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022, at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton.
Bill was born in McDowell County, NC on December 27, 1937, to the late Roy Allen Buchanan and Gladys Silver Buchanan. He was married to his wife of twenty two years, Barbara “Jean” Poteat Buchanan, who passed away in...
Danny Marshall Robinson
Jun 29, 2022
Danny Marshall Robinson, 75, of Nebo, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at his residence.
Danny was born in Yancey County, NC on October 29, 1946, to the late George and Callie Robinson. He was married to his wife of twenty three years, Doris Jean Loftis Robinson. He was a devoted Christian and a member of Bethel...
Laura Woody Hicks
Jun 28, 2022
Laura Woody Hicks, 88, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday evening, June 28, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.
She was born in Newport, Tennessee on October 17, 1933 to the late Patton Lee Woody and Vickie Williamson Woody.
Laura was a member of West Court Baptist Church. She worked in textiles most of her...
Fred Adam Staton
Jun 27, 2022
Fred Adam Staton, 93, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 at the Hospice of Carolina Foothills in Forest City.
He was born to the late Vivian (Bill) H. Staton and Maggie Burgin on February 28, 1929 in Spruce Pine. He is also preceded in death by his wife of over 52 years, Ruth Pool Staton;...
Anthony Simon Franklin
Jun 27, 2022
Anthony Simon Franklin, 33, of Newland, North Carolina, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022.
He was born in Crossnore on February 07, 1989 to Alvin Marshall Phillips and Amanda Sue Franklin Ivey.
Anthony was an automotive mechanic and obtained an Associate degree from McDowell Technical Community College. He loved God and will be remembered for his strong faith....
Geneva Mae Moore Johnson
Jun 26, 2022
Geneva Mae Moore Johnson, 100, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center.
She was born on March 25, 1922 to the late Will and Cora Melton Moore in McDowell County.
Geneva was the last charter member of Old Fort Free Will Baptist Church. For many years, she sang with...
George Gilbert Lipe
Jun 26, 2022
George Gilbert Lipe, 79, of Marion, NC, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
George was born in Marion, North Carolina on September 17, 1942, to the late Gilbert and Frances Thomason Lipe. He was married to his wife of thirty three years, Juliette Wanda Ricketts Lipe and was a member...
Peggy Ann Webb
Jun 26, 2022
Peggy Ann Webb, age 70, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at the home where she had lived her whole life.
A native of McDowell County, Peggy was born on November 11, 1951 to the late J.C. Webb and Retha Creson Webb.
Peggy retired from Baxter Healthcare after many years of service...
Teddy Larry Lawing
Jun 25, 2022
Teddy Larry Lawing, 73, of Marion, NC, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022, at his residence.
Teddy was born on October 7, 1948, in McDowell County, to the late Dexter Lawing and Myrtle Pittman Lawing. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam conflict. He was married to his wife of forty-three...
Frankie Jean Kiser
Jun 24, 2022
Frankie Jean Kiser, 84, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 at Autumn Care of Marion.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on January 01, 1938 to the late Willard Day and Cleat Day both of Marion, North Carolina.
Frankie was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking Sunday meals after church...
Terri L. Hagan
Jun 23, 2022
Terri Lee Crawford Hagan, 68, of Marion, NC, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 at her residence.
Terri was born in Huntington, West Virginia on January 15, 1954. She loved animals and helping others in need. She was quite a conversationalist and never knew a stranger. Terri will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
...
Wanda Sue Bowman Price
Jun 23, 2022
Wanda Sue Bowman Price, 72, of Marion, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
She was born on July 18, 1949 to the late Arthur Jay Bowman and Thelma Patricia Turpin Bowman. Wanda fulfilled her purpose in life by taking care of others. She loved her family and spending time with...
Joe Glenn Lawing
Jun 19, 2022
Joe Glenn Lawing, 75, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
He was the son of Howard and Bessie Frye Lawing, born on October 23, 1946.
Following his military service, he returned home to Glenwood to help his father run their poultry farm. Later, he started the hatchery...
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