Obituaries
Earl Robbins
Jun 19, 2022
Mr. Earl Robbins, 78, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at his home.
He was born in Caldwell County on July 13, 1943 to the late Turner Robbins and Estelle Vaughn McKinney.
An active member of Glenwood Baptist Church, Earl served as a deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and choir member. He was a retired...
Homer Edwards
Jun 19, 2022
Homer Edwards, 82, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 19, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Yancey County, Homer was born on October 06, 1939 to the late Emery Edwards and Minnie Adkins Edwards.
Homer loved the Lord and was a faithful child of God. He had lived in...
Nancy Jo Good Ledbetter
Jun 19, 2022
Nancy Jo Good Ledbetter, 62, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at UNC Health Blue Ridge.
She was born on September 03, 1959 to Kathleen Lowery Good and the late George Good.
Nancy enjoyed gardening and working with her flowers and shrubs. She liked playing volleyball with friends as well as being an avid...
Carolyn Casselman Strom
Jun 18, 2022
Carolyn Casselman Strom, age 90, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Rose Hill Retirement Community.
A complete obituary will be available once finalized.
Sondra Lynn Scruggs Jones
Jun 18, 2022
On Saturday, June 18, 2022, Sondra Lynn Scruggs Jones passed suddenly from this present life into the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ. Sondra was born March 31, 1947 in Cliffside, North Carolina, the only child of the late Melba Lee Blackwell Scruggs and Clyde Carson Scruggs, and lived in the small town she loved until moving to McDowell County...
David Wayne McCormick
Jun 16, 2022
Mr. David Wayne McCormick, age 63, of Marion, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022 at his residence.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 03, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at New Manna Baptist Church.
Alvin "Donnie" Boone
Jun 16, 2022
Alvin “Donnie” Boone, 68, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022.
He was born in Mitchell County on July 09, 1953 to the late Alvin Boone and Patricia Wyatt Hollifield.
Donnie was a project engineer in the mining industry, and he was also a licensed electrician. He started working as a child and maintained his...
Ricardo Valadez
Jun 14, 2022
Ricardo Valadez, 51, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Accordius Health at Brevard.
A California native, he was born on April 27, 1971 to Luis and Maria Valadez.
Ricardo formerly worked for the City of Marion but had more recently worked doing odd jobs. He was an avid sports fan and a music lover, particularly of rock...
Sybil Farr Williams
Jun 14, 2022
Sybil Farr Williams, 85, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on March 06, 1937 to the late Kelly Farr and Dollie Patterson Farr.
Sybil attended Glenwood Baptist Church. Along with her husband, she was co-owner of The Courtyard at Little Acres....
John Richard Biddix
Jun 12, 2022
John Richard Biddix Sr., age 81, of Marion, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was the son of the late George Edwin Biddix and Pansy Alaska Hennessee Biddix.
John was the owner operator of Holiday Cleaners and later co-owner of Metal Industries. Following retirement, he loved the outdoors and was...
Glenda Joyce Nicholson
Jun 10, 2022
Glenda Joyce Nicholson left her pain and limitations behind to be set free in the arms of God on June 10th, 2022.
Glenda was born May 23rd, 1943 at Martin Army Hospital in Fort Benning, Georgia to parents Sgt. Joe B Nicholson and Orie Monk Nicholson.
Beside her parents Glenda is preceded in death by her husband Captain...
Barbara "Cookie" Smith
Jun 10, 2022
Barbara "Cookie" Smith 50, of Marion, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022, after months of declining health.She was preceded in death by her father, Gilmer (Red) Burnette; and a daughter, Brittany Burnette. She is survived by her husband, Timothy Scott Smith of Marion; her mother, Kathy (Ronnie) Haney; daughters, Samantha Burnette and Tiffany Burnette; a son, Waylon Smith; and five...
Dorothy Ann Elliott Lawrence
Jun 8, 2022
Mrs. Dorothy Ann Elliott Lawrence, age 84, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Vernon and Elsie Gilliam Elliott. Ann was preceded in death by her sister, Naomi Burnette and her brother, William Mark Elliott.
Ann lived a full life. She enjoyed traveling, camping and going to...
Samuel Britton Snyder
Jun 8, 2022
Samuel Britton Snyder, 68, of Marion, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at his residence.
Mr. Snyder was born in Spruce Pine, NC to the late Britton Snyder and Tola Cook Snyder. He was married to the late Pamela Louann Snyder, who passed away in 2021. He served his country proudly in the United States Army...
Glenna June Jarrett Hammett
Jun 8, 2022
Glenna June went to her heavenly Home on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. She was born on December 19, 1937 in Yancey County to the late David and Viola Presnell Jarrett.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Eugene Jarrett and Dean Jarrett and sisters, Mona Lee Hughes and Rheba Sneed.
June graduated...
Roger Allen Guffey
Jun 7, 2022
Mr. Roger Allen Guffey, age 62, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at UNC Health care in Morganton. He is the son of the late Frank Guffey and Nellie Guffey Davis. Roger was preceded in death by one brother Randy Guffey.
Roger loved playing the drums. He enjoyed entertaining at many different events. Roger loved his...
Rusty Jack Jenkins
Jun 7, 2022
Rusty Jack Jenkins, 64, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, June 07, 2022 at his home.
He was born in McDowell County on September 20, 1957 to the late Sarah Thomas Hollifield.
Rusty attended Grandview Baptist Church and will be remembered for his great love for Jesus. He enjoyed working in his yard and swinging on his...
Ronald "Kevin" Penland
Jun 6, 2022
Ronald “Kevin” Penland, 49, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Monday, June 06, 2022 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
He was born on May 21, 1973 to Ronald “Glenn” Penland and the late Alice Honeycutt Penland. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by a brother, Shane Penland.
Kevin was a music lover....
Debbie McCurry
Jun 6, 2022
On June 6, 2022, our Savior called home his child, Deborah Lee McCurry to His kingdom.
She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Arnold; daughters, Nicky and Kylie; and 5 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the Chapel of Beam Funeral Service. The family...
Travis Scott Cable
Jun 6, 2022
Travis Scott Cable, age 48, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at Mission Hospital-McDowell. A native of McDowell County, Travis was born on July 8, 1973 to Bonnie Crowder Cable and the late Harold Cable.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Tammy Denise Cable.
Travis enjoyed picking the guitar and...
Earl Robbins
Jun 19, 2022
Mr. Earl Robbins, 78, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at his home.
He was born in Caldwell County on July 13, 1943 to the late Turner Robbins and Estelle Vaughn McKinney.
An active member of Glenwood Baptist Church, Earl served as a deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and choir member. He was a retired...
Homer Edwards
Jun 19, 2022
Homer Edwards, 82, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 19, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Yancey County, Homer was born on October 06, 1939 to the late Emery Edwards and Minnie Adkins Edwards.
Homer loved the Lord and was a faithful child of God. He had lived in...
Nancy Jo Good Ledbetter
Jun 19, 2022
Nancy Jo Good Ledbetter, 62, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at UNC Health Blue Ridge.
She was born on September 03, 1959 to Kathleen Lowery Good and the late George Good.
Nancy enjoyed gardening and working with her flowers and shrubs. She liked playing volleyball with friends as well as being an avid...
Carolyn Casselman Strom
Jun 18, 2022
Carolyn Casselman Strom, age 90, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Rose Hill Retirement Community.
A complete obituary will be available once finalized.
Sondra Lynn Scruggs Jones
Jun 18, 2022
On Saturday, June 18, 2022, Sondra Lynn Scruggs Jones passed suddenly from this present life into the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ. Sondra was born March 31, 1947 in Cliffside, North Carolina, the only child of the late Melba Lee Blackwell Scruggs and Clyde Carson Scruggs, and lived in the small town she loved until moving to McDowell County...
David Wayne McCormick
Jun 16, 2022
Mr. David Wayne McCormick, age 63, of Marion, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022 at his residence.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 03, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at New Manna Baptist Church.
Alvin "Donnie" Boone
Jun 16, 2022
Alvin “Donnie” Boone, 68, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022.
He was born in Mitchell County on July 09, 1953 to the late Alvin Boone and Patricia Wyatt Hollifield.
Donnie was a project engineer in the mining industry, and he was also a licensed electrician. He started working as a child and maintained his...
Ricardo Valadez
Jun 14, 2022
Ricardo Valadez, 51, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Accordius Health at Brevard.
A California native, he was born on April 27, 1971 to Luis and Maria Valadez.
Ricardo formerly worked for the City of Marion but had more recently worked doing odd jobs. He was an avid sports fan and a music lover, particularly of rock...
Sybil Farr Williams
Jun 14, 2022
Sybil Farr Williams, 85, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on March 06, 1937 to the late Kelly Farr and Dollie Patterson Farr.
Sybil attended Glenwood Baptist Church. Along with her husband, she was co-owner of The Courtyard at Little Acres....
John Richard Biddix
Jun 12, 2022
John Richard Biddix Sr., age 81, of Marion, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was the son of the late George Edwin Biddix and Pansy Alaska Hennessee Biddix.
John was the owner operator of Holiday Cleaners and later co-owner of Metal Industries. Following retirement, he loved the outdoors and was...
Glenda Joyce Nicholson
Jun 10, 2022
Glenda Joyce Nicholson left her pain and limitations behind to be set free in the arms of God on June 10th, 2022.
Glenda was born May 23rd, 1943 at Martin Army Hospital in Fort Benning, Georgia to parents Sgt. Joe B Nicholson and Orie Monk Nicholson.
Beside her parents Glenda is preceded in death by her husband Captain...
Barbara "Cookie" Smith
Jun 10, 2022
Barbara "Cookie" Smith 50, of Marion, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022, after months of declining health.She was preceded in death by her father, Gilmer (Red) Burnette; and a daughter, Brittany Burnette. She is survived by her husband, Timothy Scott Smith of Marion; her mother, Kathy (Ronnie) Haney; daughters, Samantha Burnette and Tiffany Burnette; a son, Waylon Smith; and five...
Dorothy Ann Elliott Lawrence
Jun 8, 2022
Mrs. Dorothy Ann Elliott Lawrence, age 84, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Vernon and Elsie Gilliam Elliott. Ann was preceded in death by her sister, Naomi Burnette and her brother, William Mark Elliott.
Ann lived a full life. She enjoyed traveling, camping and going to...
Samuel Britton Snyder
Jun 8, 2022
Samuel Britton Snyder, 68, of Marion, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at his residence.
Mr. Snyder was born in Spruce Pine, NC to the late Britton Snyder and Tola Cook Snyder. He was married to the late Pamela Louann Snyder, who passed away in 2021. He served his country proudly in the United States Army...
Glenna June Jarrett Hammett
Jun 8, 2022
Glenna June went to her heavenly Home on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. She was born on December 19, 1937 in Yancey County to the late David and Viola Presnell Jarrett.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Eugene Jarrett and Dean Jarrett and sisters, Mona Lee Hughes and Rheba Sneed.
June graduated...
Roger Allen Guffey
Jun 7, 2022
Mr. Roger Allen Guffey, age 62, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at UNC Health care in Morganton. He is the son of the late Frank Guffey and Nellie Guffey Davis. Roger was preceded in death by one brother Randy Guffey.
Roger loved playing the drums. He enjoyed entertaining at many different events. Roger loved his...
Rusty Jack Jenkins
Jun 7, 2022
Rusty Jack Jenkins, 64, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, June 07, 2022 at his home.
He was born in McDowell County on September 20, 1957 to the late Sarah Thomas Hollifield.
Rusty attended Grandview Baptist Church and will be remembered for his great love for Jesus. He enjoyed working in his yard and swinging on his...
Ronald "Kevin" Penland
Jun 6, 2022
Ronald “Kevin” Penland, 49, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Monday, June 06, 2022 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
He was born on May 21, 1973 to Ronald “Glenn” Penland and the late Alice Honeycutt Penland. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by a brother, Shane Penland.
Kevin was a music lover....
Debbie McCurry
Jun 6, 2022
On June 6, 2022, our Savior called home his child, Deborah Lee McCurry to His kingdom.
She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Arnold; daughters, Nicky and Kylie; and 5 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the Chapel of Beam Funeral Service. The family...
Travis Scott Cable
Jun 6, 2022
Travis Scott Cable, age 48, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at Mission Hospital-McDowell. A native of McDowell County, Travis was born on July 8, 1973 to Bonnie Crowder Cable and the late Harold Cable.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Tammy Denise Cable.
Travis enjoyed picking the guitar and...
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