Obituaries
Marvin Glenn Fuller
Oct 27, 2021
Marvin Glenn Fuller, 71, of Weaverville, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at the Brian Center in Weaverville.
He was born in Buncombe County on September 09, 1950 to the late James Coleman Fuller and Evelyn Creasman Fuller. Marvin worked as a parts manager for several auto parts sales dealerships. He loved the outdoors, including hunting and camping. He...
Carolyn Arvella Mease Marlowe
Oct 26, 2021
Carolyn Arvella Mease Marlowe, born on April 12, 1932, age 89, went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2021.
Family preceding her in death are her father, Colonel Nelson Mease and her mother, Annis McKinney Mease; one sister, Cathy Mease Dobosn; two brothers, CN Mease and GK Mease; and one granddaughter, Amanda Young Wilson.
Surviving family are two daughters, Janet...
Frederick Shouse
Oct 24, 2021
On the night of Sunday, October 24, 2021, Frederick Shouse passed away at Memorial Campus. He was born on July 8, 1960 in Bronx, New York to Jesse Louis Shouse and the late Marie Groves.
Frederick was employed with Ingles Warehouse. He was a great athlete growing up and especially like basketball. He auditioned several times with the Harlem Globetrotters....
Lucille Carroll Riddle
Oct 24, 2021
Lucille Carroll Riddle, age 95, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Memorial Campus. A native of Yancey County, Lucille was born on October 26, 1925 to the late DeCator Carroll and Julia Jones.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jim Riddle; her children, Vernon Riddle, Jimmy Riddle, Ricky...
Lena Diann Woodard Brown
Oct 24, 2021
Lena Diann Woodard Brown, age 70, of Spencer, Virginia, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 at her daughter’s residence in Marion, North Carolina.
She was born in Jamestown, New York on May 24, 1951 to the late Lloyd Lee and Mary Stover Woodard Tiffany. Lena worked as a CNA for many years. She will be remembered as a loving, kind...
Jessica Nicole Buchanan Effler
Oct 23, 2021
Jessica Nicole Buchanan Effler, 40, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at her residence.
She was born in McDowell County to the late Robert Buchanan and Tammy Riddle Buchanan. Nicole formerly worked as a CNA at the Black Mountain Center. She was smart, loving, and care free. Nicole was many things, but she loved her family...
Gerardo Cortes Sanchez
Oct 23, 2021
Gerardo Cortes Sanchez, 56, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at CHS-Blue Ridge in Morganton.
He was born in Mexico on October 03, 1965 to Isaac Cortes Montes and Estela Sanchez Munoz. Gerardo was a hard worker and a great provider for his family. He owned and operated a bakery. He was always smiling and joking...
Jack Eldon Huckobey, II
Oct 22, 2021
Jack Eldon Huckobey, II, 73, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
He was born in Los Banos, California on September 25, 1948 to the late Jack Eldon Huckobey, Sr. and Mary Davenport Huckobey. Jack worked as a heavy equipment operator. He built his home in California, and remodeled his home in North...
Seth Swann
Oct 22, 2021
Seth Swann, 30, of Asheville died October 22, 2021. He is survived by his wife Alexandra Swann, daughter Aaliyah (Lele), mother Angie Swann, brother Patrick Swann (Deanna), grandmother Kay Cogar (John), nephews Brisun and Greysun Swann and special friends Candi and Dani Cooper. No services are planned. A donation in Seth's name may be made to a drug rehab program...
Randy Scott Hutchins
Oct 21, 2021
Randy Scott Hutchins, age 56, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Transylvania Regional Hospital.
He was born in Buncombe County on March 23, 1965 to Freida Jean Hutchins and the late Thomas David Hutchins. Randy worked at Leviton in Morganton. A very avid fisherman, Randy enjoyed visiting yard sales, flea markets, and auctions. He loved...
Eddie Gean Davis, Jr.
Oct 20, 2021
Eddie Gean Davis, Jr., of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at his residence. He was born on December 22, 1990 in Burke County to Eddie Gean Davis, Sr. and Julie McKinney Davis.
Eddie was a loving son, brother and uncle, who was kind hearted always giving to others. He enjoyed the outdoors, including fishing, four-wheeling...
Glenda Sackett Brown
Oct 20, 2021
Glenda Sackett Brown, 57, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.
She was born on February 06, 1964, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late William Dean and Nancy Benenhaley Sackett. Along with her parents, Glenda is preceded in death by her husband of 19 years, Timmy Brown and eldest brother Allen Jerome Sacket. Glenda was a Christian who enjoyed...
Bernard Graham Kendall
Oct 20, 2021
Bernard Graham Kendall, 83, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at his home. He was born in Anson County on January 30, 1938. Bernard was a deacon at Myrtle Grove Presbyterian Church, but became involved with Bethlehem Baptist Church when he moved to the area. He was also involved with the Myrtle Grove Fire Department....
Elizabeth Hope Loudermilk Rose
Oct 19, 2021
Elizabeth Hope Loudermilk Rose, 59, of Swannanoa, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on August 26, 1962 to the late James Jackson Loudermilk, Jr. and Alice Elliott Loudermilk. She is also preceded in death by a brother, James Jackson Loudermilk, III....
Joseph Claude Miller
Oct 19, 2021
Joseph Claude Miller, 59, of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
A complete obituary will be posted once finalized.
Evelyn Ruth Bryant Ethridge
Oct 18, 2021
On the evening of Monday, October 18, 2021, Evelyn Ruth Bryant Ethridge passed away at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. She was born on August 25, 1931 in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Avery Bryant and Ethel York.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by a grandson, Nolan Burgin; brother, Arlen Bryant; sister, Helen Jones and nephew,...
Doris Causby McCurry
Oct 18, 2021
On the afternoon of Monday, October 18, 2021, Doris Causby McCurry, age 76, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at her residence.
She was born in McDowell County on September 27, 1945 to the late Jack Causby and Pauline Krause Causby. A graduate of Marion High School, Doris worked at Baxter and later retired from there. She was a devout...
Jason Thomas Furr
Oct 17, 2021
Jason Thomas Furr, age 50, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 17, 2021. He was born on April 14, 1971 in Washington, DC to Joyce Ann Cox and the late Earl Furr, Jr.
Jason was an avid Carolina Tarheels, Washington Redskins and Dale Earnhardt fan. He loved cars, especially Monte Carlos and visiting flea markets. Jason...
Patricia "Patty" Swafford Warren
Oct 17, 2021
Patricia “Patty” Swafford Warren, 59, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. A native of McDowell County, she was born on February 23, 1962 to the late Ruben Swafford and Mae Stamey Swafford. Patty truly never met a stranger. She knew everybody and had friends everywhere. She was always...
George Gonzalo Rollo
Oct 17, 2021
In the early morning hours of Sunday, October 17, 2021, George Gonzalo Rollo, age 88, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord. Born on May 16, 1933 in Dade County, Florida to the late John and Blanca Rivero Rollo.
George was a member of Rocky Pass Free Will Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, Sunday school...
Marvin Glenn Fuller
Oct 27, 2021
Marvin Glenn Fuller, 71, of Weaverville, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at the Brian Center in Weaverville.
He was born in Buncombe County on September 09, 1950 to the late James Coleman Fuller and Evelyn Creasman Fuller. Marvin worked as a parts manager for several auto parts sales dealerships. He loved the outdoors, including hunting and camping. He...
Carolyn Arvella Mease Marlowe
Oct 26, 2021
Carolyn Arvella Mease Marlowe, born on April 12, 1932, age 89, went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2021.
Family preceding her in death are her father, Colonel Nelson Mease and her mother, Annis McKinney Mease; one sister, Cathy Mease Dobosn; two brothers, CN Mease and GK Mease; and one granddaughter, Amanda Young Wilson.
Surviving family are two daughters, Janet...
Frederick Shouse
Oct 24, 2021
On the night of Sunday, October 24, 2021, Frederick Shouse passed away at Memorial Campus. He was born on July 8, 1960 in Bronx, New York to Jesse Louis Shouse and the late Marie Groves.
Frederick was employed with Ingles Warehouse. He was a great athlete growing up and especially like basketball. He auditioned several times with the Harlem Globetrotters....
Lucille Carroll Riddle
Oct 24, 2021
Lucille Carroll Riddle, age 95, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Memorial Campus. A native of Yancey County, Lucille was born on October 26, 1925 to the late DeCator Carroll and Julia Jones.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jim Riddle; her children, Vernon Riddle, Jimmy Riddle, Ricky...
Lena Diann Woodard Brown
Oct 24, 2021
Lena Diann Woodard Brown, age 70, of Spencer, Virginia, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 at her daughter’s residence in Marion, North Carolina.
She was born in Jamestown, New York on May 24, 1951 to the late Lloyd Lee and Mary Stover Woodard Tiffany. Lena worked as a CNA for many years. She will be remembered as a loving, kind...
Jessica Nicole Buchanan Effler
Oct 23, 2021
Jessica Nicole Buchanan Effler, 40, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at her residence.
She was born in McDowell County to the late Robert Buchanan and Tammy Riddle Buchanan. Nicole formerly worked as a CNA at the Black Mountain Center. She was smart, loving, and care free. Nicole was many things, but she loved her family...
Gerardo Cortes Sanchez
Oct 23, 2021
Gerardo Cortes Sanchez, 56, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at CHS-Blue Ridge in Morganton.
He was born in Mexico on October 03, 1965 to Isaac Cortes Montes and Estela Sanchez Munoz. Gerardo was a hard worker and a great provider for his family. He owned and operated a bakery. He was always smiling and joking...
Jack Eldon Huckobey, II
Oct 22, 2021
Jack Eldon Huckobey, II, 73, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
He was born in Los Banos, California on September 25, 1948 to the late Jack Eldon Huckobey, Sr. and Mary Davenport Huckobey. Jack worked as a heavy equipment operator. He built his home in California, and remodeled his home in North...
Seth Swann
Oct 22, 2021
Seth Swann, 30, of Asheville died October 22, 2021. He is survived by his wife Alexandra Swann, daughter Aaliyah (Lele), mother Angie Swann, brother Patrick Swann (Deanna), grandmother Kay Cogar (John), nephews Brisun and Greysun Swann and special friends Candi and Dani Cooper. No services are planned. A donation in Seth's name may be made to a drug rehab program...
Randy Scott Hutchins
Oct 21, 2021
Randy Scott Hutchins, age 56, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Transylvania Regional Hospital.
He was born in Buncombe County on March 23, 1965 to Freida Jean Hutchins and the late Thomas David Hutchins. Randy worked at Leviton in Morganton. A very avid fisherman, Randy enjoyed visiting yard sales, flea markets, and auctions. He loved...
Eddie Gean Davis, Jr.
Oct 20, 2021
Eddie Gean Davis, Jr., of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at his residence. He was born on December 22, 1990 in Burke County to Eddie Gean Davis, Sr. and Julie McKinney Davis.
Eddie was a loving son, brother and uncle, who was kind hearted always giving to others. He enjoyed the outdoors, including fishing, four-wheeling...
Glenda Sackett Brown
Oct 20, 2021
Glenda Sackett Brown, 57, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.
She was born on February 06, 1964, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late William Dean and Nancy Benenhaley Sackett. Along with her parents, Glenda is preceded in death by her husband of 19 years, Timmy Brown and eldest brother Allen Jerome Sacket. Glenda was a Christian who enjoyed...
Bernard Graham Kendall
Oct 20, 2021
Bernard Graham Kendall, 83, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at his home. He was born in Anson County on January 30, 1938. Bernard was a deacon at Myrtle Grove Presbyterian Church, but became involved with Bethlehem Baptist Church when he moved to the area. He was also involved with the Myrtle Grove Fire Department....
Elizabeth Hope Loudermilk Rose
Oct 19, 2021
Elizabeth Hope Loudermilk Rose, 59, of Swannanoa, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on August 26, 1962 to the late James Jackson Loudermilk, Jr. and Alice Elliott Loudermilk. She is also preceded in death by a brother, James Jackson Loudermilk, III....
Joseph Claude Miller
Oct 19, 2021
Joseph Claude Miller, 59, of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
A complete obituary will be posted once finalized.
Evelyn Ruth Bryant Ethridge
Oct 18, 2021
On the evening of Monday, October 18, 2021, Evelyn Ruth Bryant Ethridge passed away at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. She was born on August 25, 1931 in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Avery Bryant and Ethel York.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by a grandson, Nolan Burgin; brother, Arlen Bryant; sister, Helen Jones and nephew,...
Doris Causby McCurry
Oct 18, 2021
On the afternoon of Monday, October 18, 2021, Doris Causby McCurry, age 76, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at her residence.
She was born in McDowell County on September 27, 1945 to the late Jack Causby and Pauline Krause Causby. A graduate of Marion High School, Doris worked at Baxter and later retired from there. She was a devout...
Jason Thomas Furr
Oct 17, 2021
Jason Thomas Furr, age 50, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 17, 2021. He was born on April 14, 1971 in Washington, DC to Joyce Ann Cox and the late Earl Furr, Jr.
Jason was an avid Carolina Tarheels, Washington Redskins and Dale Earnhardt fan. He loved cars, especially Monte Carlos and visiting flea markets. Jason...
Patricia "Patty" Swafford Warren
Oct 17, 2021
Patricia “Patty” Swafford Warren, 59, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. A native of McDowell County, she was born on February 23, 1962 to the late Ruben Swafford and Mae Stamey Swafford. Patty truly never met a stranger. She knew everybody and had friends everywhere. She was always...
George Gonzalo Rollo
Oct 17, 2021
In the early morning hours of Sunday, October 17, 2021, George Gonzalo Rollo, age 88, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord. Born on May 16, 1933 in Dade County, Florida to the late John and Blanca Rivero Rollo.
George was a member of Rocky Pass Free Will Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, Sunday school...
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