Obituaries
Barbara Evans
Nov 12, 2021
Barbara Ann Lawing Evans, 80, of Morganton, passed away, Friday, November 12, 2021.
Barbara was born in Iredell County, North Carolina, on July 13, 1941, to the late Beulah Moore and Clyde Lawing. She was married to the late Gerald W. Baker, who preceded her in death in 1995. Barbara was a member of Laurel Hill Baptist Church in Nebo....
Marjorie Styles Gardner
Nov 10, 2021
Marjorie Styles Gardner, 90, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.
She was born May 08, 1931 in Yancey County to the late Blake and Ollie Mae Smith Styles. Margie was a longtime member of Glenwood Baptist Church, and she was well known throughout the Glenwood...
Howard Robinson
Nov 10, 2021
Tommy Howard Robinson, 84, of Narrows, VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Tommy was born on February 16, 1937, in South Toe, NC and was a son of the late Earl Robinson and Annie Wilson Robinson. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ed and...
Jamie Mark O'Conner Sr.
Nov 8, 2021
Jamie Mark O’Conner Sr., age 53, passed away on Monday, November 08, 2021.
He was born on December 14, 1967 to Jessie Thomas Dills and the late Charles O’Conner. Jamie will always be known as a great man and will be greatly missed. He was a former football coach and an avid football fan. He especially liked the Clemson Tigers...
Willard Amos Laws, Jr.
Nov 8, 2021
On the evening of Monday November 8th, 2021, Willard Amos Laws Jr. 65 of Marion, NC left his earthly home after a courageous battle with cancer.
Willard was born August 12, 1956, to Estelle Smith & Willard Amos Laws Sr.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Rodney Laws.
Willard devoted his life to...
Lillion Wingate Cain, III
Nov 8, 2021
Lillion Wingate Cain, III, 55, of Hickory passed away peacefully on November 8 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Wingate will always be remembered for his infectious laughter, razor sharp wit, and generous spirit. Every person he met was left better by his presence. He is survived by his mother, Irene Cain; sister, Jennifer Cain; half- brother Michael...
Douglas George Bartlett
Nov 7, 2021
On the morning of Sunday, November 7, 2021, Douglas George Bartlett passed away at Memorial Campus. A native of McDowell County, Doug was born on February 12, 1953 to the late Willie Bartlett and Ruby Roland Elliott.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, April Dawn Bartlett. Always joking with his friends and family, Doug...
Edward Wayne Elliott
Nov 7, 2021
Mr. Edward Wayne Elliott, age 51, passed away on Sunday, November 07, 2021.
He was born on June 23, 1970, in McDowell County, North Carolina, to Troy Mills Elliott Sr. and the late Gloria Jean Randolph Elliott. Edward attended Lighthouse Church of Lenior. He enjoyed golfing and fishing. He worked most of his life in construction. Edward was a loving...
Ray E. Anderson
Nov 7, 2021
Ray E. Anderson, 87, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away in the late evening hours of Sunday, November 07, 2021 at his residence. A native of Olathe, Kansas, Ray was born on December 17, 1933 to the late Orville Ray Anderson and Kathryn Martin Anderson. Ray served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War on the USS Bataan. He...
Margaret Moore Morgan
Nov 7, 2021
Margaret Moore Morgan, age 81, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday morning, November 07, 2021 and is now waiting for her family to meet her by the river.
She was born in Haywood County on August 08, 1940 to the late Lloyd and Nellie Moore. Margaret loved the Lord above all else. She enjoyed being outside and enjoying God’s...
Larry Gordon Roberts, Sr.
Nov 7, 2021
Early Sunday morning, November 07, 2021, Larry Gordon Roberts, Sr., age 73, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
He was born in Buncombe County on December 23, 1947 to the late Donald James Roberts and Lola Maude Ray Roberts. Larry was raised on a farm and had a special place in his heart...
Bill Dean Byrd
Nov 6, 2021
On Saturday, November 06, 2021, Bill Dean Byrd, 73, of Nebo, North Carolina, unexpectedly departed this life at his home.
He was born in Mitchell County on April 22, 1948 to the late Gilbert L. Byrd and Eva Ray Byrd. Bill was a devoted and lifelong member of Glenwood Baptist Church. He had a wonderful sense of humor, and he...
Clyde Monroe Robinson
Nov 3, 2021
Clyde Monroe Robinson, age 95, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at the North Carolina State Veterans Home. A native of Clay County, Clyde was born on November 13, 1925 to the late Charlie and Margaret Grindstaff Robinson.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Arzella Boone Robinson and one...
Angela Rae Rice Inman
Nov 2, 2021
On the morning of Tuesday, November 2, 2021, Angela Rae Rice Inman went home to be with the Lord following a brief battle with Covid-19. She was born in North Augusta, Georgia on August 10, 1962 to the late Birchel and Carolyn McKinney Rice.
Angie was a member of Ashworth Road Baptist Church and formally worked at Wal-Mart for sixteen...
Peggy Lou Wilson Nix
Nov 1, 2021
Peggy Lou Wilson Nix, 82, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, November 01, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion.
She was born in Union, South Carolina on July 01, 1939 to the late Benjamin Wilson and Dorothy McGalliard Wilson. Peggy was a Baxter Healthcare retiree where she worked in filling. She loved her family immensely, and she had a...
Patricia Young Revis
Nov 1, 2021
In the early morning hours of November 1, 2021 Patricia Young Revis passed from this life to her eternal home. After a period of declining health, she is now healed and made whole.
A native of McDowell county, she was born on October 5, 1954 to Louise Young and the late Bill Young. She was also preceded in death by...
Jeanette Ferguson Grindstaff
Nov 1, 2021
Jeanette Ferguson Grindstaff, age 85, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Monday, November 01, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
A native of McDowell County, she was born September 27, 1936 to the late James L. Ferguson, Sr. and Victoria Patterson Ferguson. Jeanette was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church where she was very involved. Over...
Andrew Lynn Bartlett
Oct 31, 2021
Andrew Lynn Bartlett, age 28, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021.
He was born in Spruce Pine on July 28, 1993 to Lynn Bartlett and the late Joan Walrod Bartlett. Andrew had a love for vehicles. He loved working on cars and knew how to fix anything at an early age. He was employed at Auto...
Carla Tate Carson
Oct 29, 2021
Carla Genelle Tate Carson, age 46, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Memorial Campus. A native of McDowell County, Carla was born on April 24, 1975 to Larry Tate, Sr. and the late Brenda Hill Tate.
Along with her mother, she is preceded in death by her brother Larry Ray Tate, Jr. and one...
James Reid Hollifield Sr.
Oct 28, 2021
James Reid Hollifield, Sr., 92, of Marion, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021, at his residence.
James was born in McDowell County, NC, on April 24, 1929, to the late Weldon and Estelle Hollifield. He was married to his wife of 52 Years, Roxanne Hollifield. James worked for American Thread and later retired from H&B Lumber Company. He was a...
Barbara Evans
Nov 12, 2021
Barbara Ann Lawing Evans, 80, of Morganton, passed away, Friday, November 12, 2021.
Barbara was born in Iredell County, North Carolina, on July 13, 1941, to the late Beulah Moore and Clyde Lawing. She was married to the late Gerald W. Baker, who preceded her in death in 1995. Barbara was a member of Laurel Hill Baptist Church in Nebo....
Marjorie Styles Gardner
Nov 10, 2021
Marjorie Styles Gardner, 90, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.
She was born May 08, 1931 in Yancey County to the late Blake and Ollie Mae Smith Styles. Margie was a longtime member of Glenwood Baptist Church, and she was well known throughout the Glenwood...
Howard Robinson
Nov 10, 2021
Tommy Howard Robinson, 84, of Narrows, VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Tommy was born on February 16, 1937, in South Toe, NC and was a son of the late Earl Robinson and Annie Wilson Robinson. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ed and...
Jamie Mark O'Conner Sr.
Nov 8, 2021
Jamie Mark O’Conner Sr., age 53, passed away on Monday, November 08, 2021.
He was born on December 14, 1967 to Jessie Thomas Dills and the late Charles O’Conner. Jamie will always be known as a great man and will be greatly missed. He was a former football coach and an avid football fan. He especially liked the Clemson Tigers...
Willard Amos Laws, Jr.
Nov 8, 2021
On the evening of Monday November 8th, 2021, Willard Amos Laws Jr. 65 of Marion, NC left his earthly home after a courageous battle with cancer.
Willard was born August 12, 1956, to Estelle Smith & Willard Amos Laws Sr.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Rodney Laws.
Willard devoted his life to...
Lillion Wingate Cain, III
Nov 8, 2021
Lillion Wingate Cain, III, 55, of Hickory passed away peacefully on November 8 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Wingate will always be remembered for his infectious laughter, razor sharp wit, and generous spirit. Every person he met was left better by his presence. He is survived by his mother, Irene Cain; sister, Jennifer Cain; half- brother Michael...
Douglas George Bartlett
Nov 7, 2021
On the morning of Sunday, November 7, 2021, Douglas George Bartlett passed away at Memorial Campus. A native of McDowell County, Doug was born on February 12, 1953 to the late Willie Bartlett and Ruby Roland Elliott.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, April Dawn Bartlett. Always joking with his friends and family, Doug...
Edward Wayne Elliott
Nov 7, 2021
Mr. Edward Wayne Elliott, age 51, passed away on Sunday, November 07, 2021.
He was born on June 23, 1970, in McDowell County, North Carolina, to Troy Mills Elliott Sr. and the late Gloria Jean Randolph Elliott. Edward attended Lighthouse Church of Lenior. He enjoyed golfing and fishing. He worked most of his life in construction. Edward was a loving...
Ray E. Anderson
Nov 7, 2021
Ray E. Anderson, 87, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away in the late evening hours of Sunday, November 07, 2021 at his residence. A native of Olathe, Kansas, Ray was born on December 17, 1933 to the late Orville Ray Anderson and Kathryn Martin Anderson. Ray served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War on the USS Bataan. He...
Margaret Moore Morgan
Nov 7, 2021
Margaret Moore Morgan, age 81, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday morning, November 07, 2021 and is now waiting for her family to meet her by the river.
She was born in Haywood County on August 08, 1940 to the late Lloyd and Nellie Moore. Margaret loved the Lord above all else. She enjoyed being outside and enjoying God’s...
Larry Gordon Roberts, Sr.
Nov 7, 2021
Early Sunday morning, November 07, 2021, Larry Gordon Roberts, Sr., age 73, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
He was born in Buncombe County on December 23, 1947 to the late Donald James Roberts and Lola Maude Ray Roberts. Larry was raised on a farm and had a special place in his heart...
Bill Dean Byrd
Nov 6, 2021
On Saturday, November 06, 2021, Bill Dean Byrd, 73, of Nebo, North Carolina, unexpectedly departed this life at his home.
He was born in Mitchell County on April 22, 1948 to the late Gilbert L. Byrd and Eva Ray Byrd. Bill was a devoted and lifelong member of Glenwood Baptist Church. He had a wonderful sense of humor, and he...
Clyde Monroe Robinson
Nov 3, 2021
Clyde Monroe Robinson, age 95, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at the North Carolina State Veterans Home. A native of Clay County, Clyde was born on November 13, 1925 to the late Charlie and Margaret Grindstaff Robinson.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Arzella Boone Robinson and one...
Angela Rae Rice Inman
Nov 2, 2021
On the morning of Tuesday, November 2, 2021, Angela Rae Rice Inman went home to be with the Lord following a brief battle with Covid-19. She was born in North Augusta, Georgia on August 10, 1962 to the late Birchel and Carolyn McKinney Rice.
Angie was a member of Ashworth Road Baptist Church and formally worked at Wal-Mart for sixteen...
Peggy Lou Wilson Nix
Nov 1, 2021
Peggy Lou Wilson Nix, 82, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, November 01, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion.
She was born in Union, South Carolina on July 01, 1939 to the late Benjamin Wilson and Dorothy McGalliard Wilson. Peggy was a Baxter Healthcare retiree where she worked in filling. She loved her family immensely, and she had a...
Patricia Young Revis
Nov 1, 2021
In the early morning hours of November 1, 2021 Patricia Young Revis passed from this life to her eternal home. After a period of declining health, she is now healed and made whole.
A native of McDowell county, she was born on October 5, 1954 to Louise Young and the late Bill Young. She was also preceded in death by...
Jeanette Ferguson Grindstaff
Nov 1, 2021
Jeanette Ferguson Grindstaff, age 85, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Monday, November 01, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
A native of McDowell County, she was born September 27, 1936 to the late James L. Ferguson, Sr. and Victoria Patterson Ferguson. Jeanette was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church where she was very involved. Over...
Andrew Lynn Bartlett
Oct 31, 2021
Andrew Lynn Bartlett, age 28, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021.
He was born in Spruce Pine on July 28, 1993 to Lynn Bartlett and the late Joan Walrod Bartlett. Andrew had a love for vehicles. He loved working on cars and knew how to fix anything at an early age. He was employed at Auto...
Carla Tate Carson
Oct 29, 2021
Carla Genelle Tate Carson, age 46, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Memorial Campus. A native of McDowell County, Carla was born on April 24, 1975 to Larry Tate, Sr. and the late Brenda Hill Tate.
Along with her mother, she is preceded in death by her brother Larry Ray Tate, Jr. and one...
James Reid Hollifield Sr.
Oct 28, 2021
James Reid Hollifield, Sr., 92, of Marion, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021, at his residence.
James was born in McDowell County, NC, on April 24, 1929, to the late Weldon and Estelle Hollifield. He was married to his wife of 52 Years, Roxanne Hollifield. James worked for American Thread and later retired from H&B Lumber Company. He was a...
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