Obituaries
Brenda Joyce Tyo
Jan 18, 2022
Brenda Joyce Tyo, 78, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Jonas Ridge Adult Care.
A native of McDowell County, she was born March 07, 1943 to the late Clevie Tyo and Evelyn Rash Tyo.
Brenda began her career as an RN in 1984, and she worked at Broughton Hospital for most of her life. She was very caring toward her family.
In...
Allen Bruce Buford
Jan 17, 2022
Allen Bruce Buford, 61, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville.
Allen was born in Clanton, Alabama on February 21, 1960 to Opal Sturgeon Buford and the late Marvin Buford. Allen’s roots were deep in military service in the U.S. Navy. At one time a captain and pilot, he was...
Stephen Wayne Smith
Jan 17, 2022
Stephen Wayne Smith, 69, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at his residence.
A native of Burke County, Steve was born November 09, 1952 to the late Ernest Hunter Smith and Mary Duckworth Smith. Steve was an easy-going man that got along with everyone. He was a wonderful mentor and friend to all. He loved his...
Teresa Lynne Aldredge Seitz
Jan 17, 2022
Teresa Lynne Aldredge Seitz, 61, of Marion, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
Teresa was born in Marion to Donald Edward Aldredge and Nellie Sue Jenkins Aldredge on December 22, 1960. Teresa was known as a good listener and one who could give great advice. She loved all animals, especially her cats. Teresa was a loving daughter,...
Gale Lee Wade
Jan 16, 2022
Gale Lee Wade was born January 20, 1929 in Melva, Missouri and died peacefully on January 16, 2022 at his home in Dysartsville, NC surrounded by his beloved South Mountains. Gale grew up in Southern Missouri where he developed his strong work ethic, later moving to Bremerton, Washington in 1942 where he excelled in baseball and football in high school.
...
Linda Eileen Bothwell
Jan 16, 2022
Linda Eileen Tuten Bothwell, 68, of Marion, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at her residence.
Linda was born on January 20, 1953, in Hialeah, Florida to the late William and Bobbie Blocker Tuten. Linda was an avid NASCAR fan who especially liked Jeff Gordon. She retired following many years of service in the health care field. Linda was a very...
Tracy Lee Orders
Jan 16, 2022
Tracy Lee Orders, 57, of Morganton, NC, grew his angel wings on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at his residence.
Tracy was born in Burke County, NC on February 18, 1964 to Trecia Freeman and the late Jack Edward Orders, Sr. Tracy was a talented painter. He loved mountains and lakes; and was passionate about his dogs. He will be greatly...
Douglas Willard Allison
Jan 15, 2022
Douglas Willard Allison, 77, of Old Fort, NC transitioned to his Heavenly home peacefully while surrounded by his loving family. Following a brief illness, he fought hard to remain here with those he loved but on Saturday, January 15, 2022 the Good Lord took him home to be with his "beloved and beautiful" Donna Morris whom he missed dearly.
Doug...
Randy Patton
Jan 14, 2022
Randy Lee Patton, 65, of Nebo, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 at his residence.
Randy was born in McDowell County, NC on July 10, 1956, to the late Barbara and Hezekiah Patton, Jr. Randy enjoyed being outdoors. He especially enjoyed fishing. Most importantly, he loved his family. He will be greatly missed. In addition to his parents, Randy was...
Beulah Lawing
Jan 13, 2022
Beulah Pearl Lawing, 79, of Nebo, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.
Beulah was born in McDowell County, NC on March 1, 1942, to the late John W. and Effie Lewis Lawing. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Nebo, where she was very active. Beulah liked to travel...
Edward Howard Eller, Jr.
Jan 13, 2022
Edward Howard Eller, Jr., 74, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
He was born in McDowell County on September 30, 1947 to the late Edward Howard Eller, Sr. and Rena Mae Young Eller. Edward retired from Collins & Aikman in engineering and design. He honorably served in the U.S....
Bruce "Pete" Wayne Crawford
Jan 12, 2022
Bruce “Pete” Wayne Crawford, 71, of Marion, North Carolina went to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his residence.
Pete was born in Burke County, North Carolina on November 20, 1950 to the late Elmer and Ruth Crawford of Banner Elk, North Carolina. He was a long-time member of the New...
Robert Bruce Schemke
Jan 12, 2022
On the night of Wednesday, January 12, 2022, Robert Bruce Schemke of Marion, North Carolina passed away at Memorial Campus in Asheville. He was born on April 4, 1953 in Lexington, Michigan to the late Robert and Louise Banyai Schemke.
He is preceded in death by his sisters, Jennie Schemke, Roberta Krajenke and one brother, Christopher Schemke. Robert was the...
Hazel Jane Waldroup
Jan 12, 2022
Hazel Jane Lockman Waldroup, 71, of Marion, passed away at Memorial Campus Asheville.
Hazel was born in Marion, North Carolina to Thelma Effler Lockman and the late Bart Lockman. She enjoyed reading and working word search puzzles. Hazel formally worked at both Autumn Care and Broyhill Furniture Company. Following retirement she volunteered as a teacher’s assistant at Glenwood Elementary. Hazel will...
Mary Ellen Wilson Haynes
Jan 11, 2022
Mary Ellen Wilson Haynes, age 61, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Mission Hospital-McDowell. She was born on November 26, 1960 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to the late James and Rachel Romine Wilson.
Mary loved spending time with family especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed reading and working puzzles. She will be missed...
Alvin Delaney Mann "Poppy"
Jan 11, 2022
Alvin Delaney Mann “Poppy” was born March 17, 1948 in Tallassee, Alabama. He attended Tallassee High School where he graduated in 1966. He made his way to Montgomery, Alabama where he worked as the Building Engineer for Robert E. Lee High School. He was loved by all and a stranger to none. After retirement, he moved to Marion, North Carolina to...
Mark Crocker Jones
Jan 10, 2022
Mark Crocker Jones, age 64, passed away on Monday, January 10, at his residence. Son of the late Graham and Odessa Jones.
Mark worked at Broyhill Furniture for 25 years before his illness. Mark loved woodworking and took pride in his yardwork. Mark is preceded in death by his daughter, Angel Jones Wilson. Left to cherish Mark’s memory is his...
Michael Anthony Ray
Jan 10, 2022
Michael Ray, 64, passed away doing what he loved best, being the center of attention. As the youngest of eight children, there was never any shortage of attention for him and if he ever perceived a lack, he would surely make enough noise to rectify the mistake. Mike was a fan of all things fast: cars, motorcycles, grocery store lines,...
Joey Eugene Rhymer
Jan 10, 2022
Joey Eugene Rhymer, 66, of Nebo, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 at his residence.
Joey was born February 19, 1955 in Marion, North Carolina to the late Norman Rhymer and Joan Ruby Young Rhymer. Joey worked as a rock mason for over twenty years. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially fishing and ginseng hunting. He was also an avid Carolina Tarheel...
Carolyn Mae Cody Hicks
Jan 9, 2022
To be absent from this body is to be present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8
On January 9, our mother, Carolyn Mae Cody Hicks, went into the presence of her Lord.
What a beautiful thought to know she is free of the confinement of a broken body. She is free to run with joy and laughter as she embraces...
Brenda Joyce Tyo
Jan 18, 2022
Brenda Joyce Tyo, 78, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Jonas Ridge Adult Care.
A native of McDowell County, she was born March 07, 1943 to the late Clevie Tyo and Evelyn Rash Tyo.
Brenda began her career as an RN in 1984, and she worked at Broughton Hospital for most of her life. She was very caring toward her family.
In...
Allen Bruce Buford
Jan 17, 2022
Allen Bruce Buford, 61, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville.
Allen was born in Clanton, Alabama on February 21, 1960 to Opal Sturgeon Buford and the late Marvin Buford. Allen’s roots were deep in military service in the U.S. Navy. At one time a captain and pilot, he was...
Stephen Wayne Smith
Jan 17, 2022
Stephen Wayne Smith, 69, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at his residence.
A native of Burke County, Steve was born November 09, 1952 to the late Ernest Hunter Smith and Mary Duckworth Smith. Steve was an easy-going man that got along with everyone. He was a wonderful mentor and friend to all. He loved his...
Teresa Lynne Aldredge Seitz
Jan 17, 2022
Teresa Lynne Aldredge Seitz, 61, of Marion, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
Teresa was born in Marion to Donald Edward Aldredge and Nellie Sue Jenkins Aldredge on December 22, 1960. Teresa was known as a good listener and one who could give great advice. She loved all animals, especially her cats. Teresa was a loving daughter,...
Gale Lee Wade
Jan 16, 2022
Gale Lee Wade was born January 20, 1929 in Melva, Missouri and died peacefully on January 16, 2022 at his home in Dysartsville, NC surrounded by his beloved South Mountains. Gale grew up in Southern Missouri where he developed his strong work ethic, later moving to Bremerton, Washington in 1942 where he excelled in baseball and football in high school.
...
Linda Eileen Bothwell
Jan 16, 2022
Linda Eileen Tuten Bothwell, 68, of Marion, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at her residence.
Linda was born on January 20, 1953, in Hialeah, Florida to the late William and Bobbie Blocker Tuten. Linda was an avid NASCAR fan who especially liked Jeff Gordon. She retired following many years of service in the health care field. Linda was a very...
Tracy Lee Orders
Jan 16, 2022
Tracy Lee Orders, 57, of Morganton, NC, grew his angel wings on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at his residence.
Tracy was born in Burke County, NC on February 18, 1964 to Trecia Freeman and the late Jack Edward Orders, Sr. Tracy was a talented painter. He loved mountains and lakes; and was passionate about his dogs. He will be greatly...
Douglas Willard Allison
Jan 15, 2022
Douglas Willard Allison, 77, of Old Fort, NC transitioned to his Heavenly home peacefully while surrounded by his loving family. Following a brief illness, he fought hard to remain here with those he loved but on Saturday, January 15, 2022 the Good Lord took him home to be with his "beloved and beautiful" Donna Morris whom he missed dearly.
Doug...
Randy Patton
Jan 14, 2022
Randy Lee Patton, 65, of Nebo, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 at his residence.
Randy was born in McDowell County, NC on July 10, 1956, to the late Barbara and Hezekiah Patton, Jr. Randy enjoyed being outdoors. He especially enjoyed fishing. Most importantly, he loved his family. He will be greatly missed. In addition to his parents, Randy was...
Beulah Lawing
Jan 13, 2022
Beulah Pearl Lawing, 79, of Nebo, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.
Beulah was born in McDowell County, NC on March 1, 1942, to the late John W. and Effie Lewis Lawing. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Nebo, where she was very active. Beulah liked to travel...
Edward Howard Eller, Jr.
Jan 13, 2022
Edward Howard Eller, Jr., 74, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
He was born in McDowell County on September 30, 1947 to the late Edward Howard Eller, Sr. and Rena Mae Young Eller. Edward retired from Collins & Aikman in engineering and design. He honorably served in the U.S....
Bruce "Pete" Wayne Crawford
Jan 12, 2022
Bruce “Pete” Wayne Crawford, 71, of Marion, North Carolina went to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his residence.
Pete was born in Burke County, North Carolina on November 20, 1950 to the late Elmer and Ruth Crawford of Banner Elk, North Carolina. He was a long-time member of the New...
Robert Bruce Schemke
Jan 12, 2022
On the night of Wednesday, January 12, 2022, Robert Bruce Schemke of Marion, North Carolina passed away at Memorial Campus in Asheville. He was born on April 4, 1953 in Lexington, Michigan to the late Robert and Louise Banyai Schemke.
He is preceded in death by his sisters, Jennie Schemke, Roberta Krajenke and one brother, Christopher Schemke. Robert was the...
Hazel Jane Waldroup
Jan 12, 2022
Hazel Jane Lockman Waldroup, 71, of Marion, passed away at Memorial Campus Asheville.
Hazel was born in Marion, North Carolina to Thelma Effler Lockman and the late Bart Lockman. She enjoyed reading and working word search puzzles. Hazel formally worked at both Autumn Care and Broyhill Furniture Company. Following retirement she volunteered as a teacher’s assistant at Glenwood Elementary. Hazel will...
Mary Ellen Wilson Haynes
Jan 11, 2022
Mary Ellen Wilson Haynes, age 61, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Mission Hospital-McDowell. She was born on November 26, 1960 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to the late James and Rachel Romine Wilson.
Mary loved spending time with family especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed reading and working puzzles. She will be missed...
Alvin Delaney Mann "Poppy"
Jan 11, 2022
Alvin Delaney Mann “Poppy” was born March 17, 1948 in Tallassee, Alabama. He attended Tallassee High School where he graduated in 1966. He made his way to Montgomery, Alabama where he worked as the Building Engineer for Robert E. Lee High School. He was loved by all and a stranger to none. After retirement, he moved to Marion, North Carolina to...
Mark Crocker Jones
Jan 10, 2022
Mark Crocker Jones, age 64, passed away on Monday, January 10, at his residence. Son of the late Graham and Odessa Jones.
Mark worked at Broyhill Furniture for 25 years before his illness. Mark loved woodworking and took pride in his yardwork. Mark is preceded in death by his daughter, Angel Jones Wilson. Left to cherish Mark’s memory is his...
Michael Anthony Ray
Jan 10, 2022
Michael Ray, 64, passed away doing what he loved best, being the center of attention. As the youngest of eight children, there was never any shortage of attention for him and if he ever perceived a lack, he would surely make enough noise to rectify the mistake. Mike was a fan of all things fast: cars, motorcycles, grocery store lines,...
Joey Eugene Rhymer
Jan 10, 2022
Joey Eugene Rhymer, 66, of Nebo, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 at his residence.
Joey was born February 19, 1955 in Marion, North Carolina to the late Norman Rhymer and Joan Ruby Young Rhymer. Joey worked as a rock mason for over twenty years. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially fishing and ginseng hunting. He was also an avid Carolina Tarheel...
Carolyn Mae Cody Hicks
Jan 9, 2022
To be absent from this body is to be present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8
On January 9, our mother, Carolyn Mae Cody Hicks, went into the presence of her Lord.
What a beautiful thought to know she is free of the confinement of a broken body. She is free to run with joy and laughter as she embraces...
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