Obituaries
Robert Svend Wade
Feb 13, 2022
Robert Svend Wade, age 73, of Lake Lure, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at McDowell Hospital. He was born in New York on June 29, 1948 to the late John Wade and Edith Peterson.
No services are planned at this time.
Eleanor Lorraine Carver Love
Feb 12, 2022
Eleanor “Lorraine” Carver Love, 90 passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on February 12, 2022. She was born in Buncombe County to the lateJoseph M. Carver and Rachel Allen Carver.
Her friends and family, referred to her as “Ellie”, and “Annie”. Ellie is preceded in death by her brother, Ray A. Carver and survived...
Deanna Elizabeth Nichols Jaynes
Feb 11, 2022
Deanna Elizabeth Nichols Jaynes, age 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at her residence.
She was born in McDowell County on September 29, 1941 to the late Hubert Woodrow Nichols and Pauline Beam Nichols. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Christine Hollifield; and a grandson, Ethan Jaynes.
Deanna was a...
Benjamin Franklin "Cody" Perkins
Feb 11, 2022
Benjamin Franklin “Cody” Perkins, 30, originally from Marion, passed away tragically in the early morning hours of Friday, February 11, 2022.
He was born on November 28, 1991 to the late Benny Lee Perkins and Debra Diane Perkins. Additionally, he is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, William Carson Bowen and Gladys Mashburn Bowen.
Cody was a...
Bruce Ivan Woody
Feb 11, 2022
Bruce Ivan Woody, 70, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022, at Memorial Campus of Asheville.
Bruce was born in Mitchell County to the late Dock Woody and the late Mildred Lois Robinson Woody on November 02, 1951. Bruce retired from McDowell Cement following forty years of service. His favorite past time was watching “Dr....
Josie Caroline Willis Seagle
Feb 11, 2022
Josie Caroline Willis Seagle, 91, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at UNC Health Blue Ridge.
She was born in McDowell County on September 06, 1930 to the late Mack Clarence Willis and Marjorie Viola Young Willis.
Josie was a faithful woman who loved God, loved her family, loved her church, loved her friends...
Lyda C. "Tommie" Bogard
Feb 11, 2022
Lyda C. Bogard, born October 18, 1924, was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on February 11, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband and son and is survived by daughter Susan Strickland and husband Ray, grandson Aaron Strickland with two children, granddaughter Ginnie Strickland Beverly with four children, as well as a widowed daughter-in-law, three grandsons, and...
Jou Vue
Feb 11, 2022
Jou Vue, 64, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
Jou was a native of Samthong, Laos where he was born April 01, 1957 to the late Say Soua Vue and Mee Yang Vue.
He was a dedicated Baxter Healthcare employee for 42 years. Prior to this, he worked along with...
Paul Lee Westmoreland
Feb 11, 2022
Paul Lee Westmoreland, 85, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
He was born in McDowell County on March 30, 1936 to the late John Westmoreland and Mary Jane Rector Westmoreland.
Paul left home and moved to Detroit at age 14 to work on cars. He then served...
Michael Duane Peak
Feb 11, 2022
Michael Duane Peak, 49, of Nebo, NC, passed away Friday, Febraury 11, 2022 at his residence.
Michael was born in Louisville, KY on February 5, 1973 to William and Rebecca Bryant Peak. He was married to Kristy Lynn Trivett Peak. Michael was a machine operator at Morganton Pressure Vessels. Michael enjoyed traveling and being outdoors. He...
Robert "Bob" Edward Evans
Feb 11, 2022
Robert “Bob” Edward Evans, 86, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at Autumn Care of Marion.
He was born in Ithaca, New York on July 02, 1935 to the late Raymond Evans and Zada Lobdell Evans.
Bob was a truck driver for most of his life. He truly loved his work and often donated...
Frank Eli Webb, Jr.
Feb 10, 2022
On the morning of Thursday, February 10, 2022, Frank Eli Webb, Jr. passed away peacefully and entered into his heavenly home. A native of McDowell County, Frank was born on June 29, 1951 to Ada Mae Watkins Willis and the late Frank Eli Webb, Sr.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Angela Dawn Webb and one...
Hermenegildo Magallan-Garcia
Feb 10, 2022
Hermenegildo Magallan-Garcia, 58, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Beam Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 4:00 p.m.
Iris Ann Duncan Riddle
Feb 10, 2022
Iris Ann Duncan Riddle, 86, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 at her residence.
A native of Mitchell County, she was born January 26, 1936 to the late Andrew Duncan and Inez McKinney Duncan. She is also preceded in death by a grandson, Torsten Riddle.
Iris was a teacher’s assistant for over 30...
Deborah "Debbie" DeGarde Wilson
Feb 10, 2022
On February 10, 2022 surrounded by her loving family, Mrs. Deborah “Debbie” DeGarde Wilson, 68, of Glenwood, NC was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior. Debbie, was born on October 2, 1953 to the late Howard and Faye DeGarde at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS.
Known to her friends and family as The...
Donald Dean Martin
Feb 10, 2022
Donald Dean Martin, 80, of Nebo, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022.
Donald was born in McDowell County on June 10, 1941 to the late Paul Singleton Martin and the late Beulah Duncan Martin. He was a longtime member of Pinnacle Baptist Church. Donald was a master builder who worked in construction when he was just sixteen years old....
Trueieleen M Scott
Feb 9, 2022
Trueieleen M Scott, 76, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
Trueieleen is survived by a daughter, Al-Quiyamah Faiz; a son, Kevin Morrison; a granddaughter, Aurora Sage Serenity Grace Faiz; three grandsons, Khari Ward (Brooke), Denzel Ward (Ayesha) and Yilmaz Ward; two great grandson Zeus and Able; three great granddaughters...
Elizabeth Ann Rhom Mace
Feb 8, 2022
Elizabeth Ann Rhom Mace, 81, Marion, passed away Tuesday, Feb 08, 2022 at Grace Heights in Morganton.
Elizabeth was born in McDowell County on October 09, 1940 to the late Garther Rhom and the late Lonney Arrowood Rhom. She was a member of Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church. Elizabeth was known as a wonderful cook who also enjoyed sewing...
Charles Grady Hogan
Feb 8, 2022
Charles “Grady” Hogan, age 93, of Rutherford County, North Carolina, passed away February 8, 2022.
Born February 27, 1928 to the late Charlie Ben Hogan and Ora Watkins Hogan. He graduated from Glenwood High School with perfect attendance in May 1949. He went into the Army in January 1951 and received a Honorable discharge on August l, 1956. During...
Alma Hughes Buchanan
Feb 8, 2022
Alma Hughes Buchanan, 90, of Bakersville, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, February 08, 2022 at her residence.
A native of Mitchell County, she was born on July 08, 1931 to the late Harvey Hughes and Lockie Davis Hughes. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Albert Buchanan; and a great grandson, Logan Garner.
Alma was...
Robert Svend Wade
Feb 13, 2022
Robert Svend Wade, age 73, of Lake Lure, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at McDowell Hospital. He was born in New York on June 29, 1948 to the late John Wade and Edith Peterson.
No services are planned at this time.
Eleanor Lorraine Carver Love
Feb 12, 2022
Eleanor “Lorraine” Carver Love, 90 passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on February 12, 2022. She was born in Buncombe County to the lateJoseph M. Carver and Rachel Allen Carver.
Her friends and family, referred to her as “Ellie”, and “Annie”. Ellie is preceded in death by her brother, Ray A. Carver and survived...
Deanna Elizabeth Nichols Jaynes
Feb 11, 2022
Deanna Elizabeth Nichols Jaynes, age 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at her residence.
She was born in McDowell County on September 29, 1941 to the late Hubert Woodrow Nichols and Pauline Beam Nichols. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Christine Hollifield; and a grandson, Ethan Jaynes.
Deanna was a...
Benjamin Franklin "Cody" Perkins
Feb 11, 2022
Benjamin Franklin “Cody” Perkins, 30, originally from Marion, passed away tragically in the early morning hours of Friday, February 11, 2022.
He was born on November 28, 1991 to the late Benny Lee Perkins and Debra Diane Perkins. Additionally, he is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, William Carson Bowen and Gladys Mashburn Bowen.
Cody was a...
Bruce Ivan Woody
Feb 11, 2022
Bruce Ivan Woody, 70, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022, at Memorial Campus of Asheville.
Bruce was born in Mitchell County to the late Dock Woody and the late Mildred Lois Robinson Woody on November 02, 1951. Bruce retired from McDowell Cement following forty years of service. His favorite past time was watching “Dr....
Josie Caroline Willis Seagle
Feb 11, 2022
Josie Caroline Willis Seagle, 91, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at UNC Health Blue Ridge.
She was born in McDowell County on September 06, 1930 to the late Mack Clarence Willis and Marjorie Viola Young Willis.
Josie was a faithful woman who loved God, loved her family, loved her church, loved her friends...
Lyda C. "Tommie" Bogard
Feb 11, 2022
Lyda C. Bogard, born October 18, 1924, was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on February 11, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband and son and is survived by daughter Susan Strickland and husband Ray, grandson Aaron Strickland with two children, granddaughter Ginnie Strickland Beverly with four children, as well as a widowed daughter-in-law, three grandsons, and...
Jou Vue
Feb 11, 2022
Jou Vue, 64, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
Jou was a native of Samthong, Laos where he was born April 01, 1957 to the late Say Soua Vue and Mee Yang Vue.
He was a dedicated Baxter Healthcare employee for 42 years. Prior to this, he worked along with...
Paul Lee Westmoreland
Feb 11, 2022
Paul Lee Westmoreland, 85, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
He was born in McDowell County on March 30, 1936 to the late John Westmoreland and Mary Jane Rector Westmoreland.
Paul left home and moved to Detroit at age 14 to work on cars. He then served...
Michael Duane Peak
Feb 11, 2022
Michael Duane Peak, 49, of Nebo, NC, passed away Friday, Febraury 11, 2022 at his residence.
Michael was born in Louisville, KY on February 5, 1973 to William and Rebecca Bryant Peak. He was married to Kristy Lynn Trivett Peak. Michael was a machine operator at Morganton Pressure Vessels. Michael enjoyed traveling and being outdoors. He...
Robert "Bob" Edward Evans
Feb 11, 2022
Robert “Bob” Edward Evans, 86, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at Autumn Care of Marion.
He was born in Ithaca, New York on July 02, 1935 to the late Raymond Evans and Zada Lobdell Evans.
Bob was a truck driver for most of his life. He truly loved his work and often donated...
Frank Eli Webb, Jr.
Feb 10, 2022
On the morning of Thursday, February 10, 2022, Frank Eli Webb, Jr. passed away peacefully and entered into his heavenly home. A native of McDowell County, Frank was born on June 29, 1951 to Ada Mae Watkins Willis and the late Frank Eli Webb, Sr.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Angela Dawn Webb and one...
Hermenegildo Magallan-Garcia
Feb 10, 2022
Hermenegildo Magallan-Garcia, 58, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Beam Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 4:00 p.m.
Iris Ann Duncan Riddle
Feb 10, 2022
Iris Ann Duncan Riddle, 86, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 at her residence.
A native of Mitchell County, she was born January 26, 1936 to the late Andrew Duncan and Inez McKinney Duncan. She is also preceded in death by a grandson, Torsten Riddle.
Iris was a teacher’s assistant for over 30...
Deborah "Debbie" DeGarde Wilson
Feb 10, 2022
On February 10, 2022 surrounded by her loving family, Mrs. Deborah “Debbie” DeGarde Wilson, 68, of Glenwood, NC was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior. Debbie, was born on October 2, 1953 to the late Howard and Faye DeGarde at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS.
Known to her friends and family as The...
Donald Dean Martin
Feb 10, 2022
Donald Dean Martin, 80, of Nebo, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022.
Donald was born in McDowell County on June 10, 1941 to the late Paul Singleton Martin and the late Beulah Duncan Martin. He was a longtime member of Pinnacle Baptist Church. Donald was a master builder who worked in construction when he was just sixteen years old....
Trueieleen M Scott
Feb 9, 2022
Trueieleen M Scott, 76, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
Trueieleen is survived by a daughter, Al-Quiyamah Faiz; a son, Kevin Morrison; a granddaughter, Aurora Sage Serenity Grace Faiz; three grandsons, Khari Ward (Brooke), Denzel Ward (Ayesha) and Yilmaz Ward; two great grandson Zeus and Able; three great granddaughters...
Elizabeth Ann Rhom Mace
Feb 8, 2022
Elizabeth Ann Rhom Mace, 81, Marion, passed away Tuesday, Feb 08, 2022 at Grace Heights in Morganton.
Elizabeth was born in McDowell County on October 09, 1940 to the late Garther Rhom and the late Lonney Arrowood Rhom. She was a member of Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church. Elizabeth was known as a wonderful cook who also enjoyed sewing...
Charles Grady Hogan
Feb 8, 2022
Charles “Grady” Hogan, age 93, of Rutherford County, North Carolina, passed away February 8, 2022.
Born February 27, 1928 to the late Charlie Ben Hogan and Ora Watkins Hogan. He graduated from Glenwood High School with perfect attendance in May 1949. He went into the Army in January 1951 and received a Honorable discharge on August l, 1956. During...
Alma Hughes Buchanan
Feb 8, 2022
Alma Hughes Buchanan, 90, of Bakersville, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, February 08, 2022 at her residence.
A native of Mitchell County, she was born on July 08, 1931 to the late Harvey Hughes and Lockie Davis Hughes. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Albert Buchanan; and a great grandson, Logan Garner.
Alma was...
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