Obituaries
Tabitha Sierra Gibson
Feb 7, 2022
Tabitha Sierra Gibson, 27, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on February 07, 2022 at Memorial Campus in Asheville, North Carolina.
Tabitha was born in Marion, North Carolina on January 23, 1995 to Tracey Michelle Philbeck Gibson. She was always known as Tabby. Despite her handicaps Tabby was always happy. She overcame many obstacles in her life. Tabby...
Paul Jennings Pannell
Feb 7, 2022
Paul Jennings Pannell, 81, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, February 07, 2022 at his residence.
He was born in Cleveland County on August 12, 1940 to the late Orvis Jennings Pannell and Genita Eloise Bailey Pannell.
Paul was a member of Montford Cove Baptist Church. He loved fishing, working in the sawmill, watching westerns, and going...
Trudy Rumfelt
Feb 6, 2022
Trudy Rumfelt, 77, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away, surrounded by loved ones, on February 06, 2022.She was born in McDowell County on March 1, 1944 to the late Willis Rube Rhom and Dorothy Mae Smalley.In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Rhonda Rumfelt, her son Darrell Rumfelt, her granddaughter Alicia Ramsey and her...
Jonathan Jarred Bennick
Feb 5, 2022
Jonathan Jarred Bennick, 37, of Nebo, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 5, 2022. Jonathan was born in Buncombe County to Dianne Sisk Bennick and the late Leonard Bennick. After graduating from high school, Jonathan began working as a machinery operator for Bennick Grading and Excavation with a specialty in septic tank preparation. He was an...
Rebecca "Becky" Lynn Harris Robinson
Feb 3, 2022
Rebecca “Becky” Lynn Harris Robinson, 57, of Lenoir, North Carolina, and formerly of Old Fort, passed away Thursday, February 03, 2022 at Caldwell UNC Health Care.
She was born in Buncombe County on November 07, 1964 to Carroll Harris and Barbara Rickman Harris.
Becky was a Registered Nurse, having obtained her degree from McDowell Technical Community College. She...
Russell Brownlow Hensley
Feb 3, 2022
Russell Brownlow Hensley, 88, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at Autumn Care of Marion on Thursday, February 03, 2022.
He was born in Unicoi County Tennessee on June 13, 1933 to the late Silas Hensley and Martha Blankenship Hensley.
Russell was a jack of all trades who could engineer anything. He enjoyed hunting and was a hard...
Shirley Faye Greene Beck
Feb 3, 2022
Shirley Faye Greene Beck, 72, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, February 03, 2022 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
A native of McDowell County, she was born July 25, 1949 to the late Homer Greene and Mary Thomas Greene.
A member of Muddy Creek Baptist Church, Shirley loved Jesus with her whole heart. She was known as a...
Bonnie Gail Conner
Feb 2, 2022
Bonnie Gail Cox Conner, 65, of Morganton, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022.
Bonnie was born in Surry County on December 2, 1956 to the late Marvin Cox and the late Virginia Watson Cox. Bonnie was known as a strong willed lady that loved spending time with her family that she loved very much.
In addition to her parents, she...
Charlotte Elaine Smith Wright
Feb 1, 2022
On the evening of Tuesday, February 1, 2022, Charlotte Elaine Smith Wright passed away at Mission McDowell. A native of McDowell County, Charlotte was born on October 16, 1938 to the late Clarence and Virginia Wiseman Smith.
She is preceded in death by her great-grandson, Rhylee James Woody and one brother, Van Harold Smith.
...
Winston Louis Vess
Jan 31, 2022
Winston Louis Vess, infant son of David Jennings Vess, Jr. and Karlee Dalton Vess went home into the arms of Jesus on Monday, January 31, 2022.
Along with his parents he is survived by his paternal grandparents, David and Janet Vess; paternal great-grandmother, Jean Ward; maternal grandfather, Todd Dalton; maternal grandmother, Martie Blackmon (Jimmie); maternal great-grandfather, Winston “Junior” Dalton...
Howard Edward Morris, Sr.
Jan 30, 2022
Mr. Howard Edward Morris, Sr., age 89, of Old Fort went to be with his Lord on Sunday, January 30, 2022 while surrounded by his family and closest friends. A native of McDowell County, Howard was born on September 10, 1932 to the late Erbie and Elda Johnson Morris.
Along with his parents, he...
Charles Edward Pinkerton
Jan 29, 2022
Charles Edward Pinkerton, 85, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
He was born in Buncombe County on November 18, 1936 to the late Claude and Bertha Pinkerton. He is also preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Reba Pinkerton.
Charles was a supervisor at Leviton Manufacturing for many years. He...
Kathleen "Katie" Elizabeth Noyes Jernigan
Jan 29, 2022
On Saturday, January 29, 2022, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, Kathleen Elizabeth Noyes Jernigan passed away at her residence. She was born in Mecklenburg County on April 18, 1986 to Robert Noyes, III and Wanda Shuford Noyes.
Katie was a lover of life and always brought joy to those she met. She was strong in her faith and...
Louis "Herbie" Edward Reece
Jan 28, 2022
Louis “Herbie” Edward Reece, 49, of Canton, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022.
Herbie was born in Burke County on January 24, 1973 to Donald Wayne and the late Vivian Joyce Jairl Reece. He was a member of Sunny Point Baptist Church in Canton. Herbie loved fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren. He also loved...
John Dee "Jim" Kirby
Jan 28, 2022
John Dee “Jim” Kirby, 79, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at his residence.
He was born in McDowell County on March 03, 1942 to the late James William Kirby and lily Mae Davis Kirby.
Jim was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a jokester, and he enjoyed woodworking and gardening....
Sandra Duncan Grant
Jan 28, 2022
Sandra Duncan Grant, 66, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at her residence.
She was born in McDowell County on August 03, 1955 to the late Ben Daniel Duncan and Mary Dulaney Duncan.
Sandra graduated from McDowell Technical Community College and worked as a CNA. She was a longtime employee of Cedarbrook Residential...
Scotty Allen Stevens
Jan 26, 2022
Scotty Allen Stevens Sr., 53, of Old Fort, went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2022.
Scotty was born in McDowell County on April 25, 1968 to Norman Lee Stevens and Tina Elaine Silver Butler. Scotty was known as “Mr. Fixit” because of his many talents. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and NASCAR. Scotty loved his dogs Zoey and...
Mickey Ray Miller
Jan 25, 2022
Mickey Ray Miller, 76, of Marion, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, January 25, 2022.
Mickey was born in McDowell County to the late Teleta Miller on July 1, 1945. Mickey was a retired carpenter. He loved to work in his garden and was a farmer for many years. Some of his favorite hobbies were playing cards and...
Dorothy Lee McPeters Morgan
Jan 25, 2022
Dorothy Lee McPeters Morgan, 76, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Watauga Medical Center.
She was born in Yancey County on July 28, 1945 to the late Ollis McPeters and Arvena Hensley McPeters.
Dorothy was a great woman of faith and a member of West Marion Baptist Church. She loved working with flowers...
Gary James Weiler, Sr.
Jan 25, 2022
Gary James Weiler, Sr., of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, passed away January 25, 2022 at the Mitchell House.
No services are planned at this time.
Tabitha Sierra Gibson
Feb 7, 2022
Tabitha Sierra Gibson, 27, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on February 07, 2022 at Memorial Campus in Asheville, North Carolina.
Tabitha was born in Marion, North Carolina on January 23, 1995 to Tracey Michelle Philbeck Gibson. She was always known as Tabby. Despite her handicaps Tabby was always happy. She overcame many obstacles in her life. Tabby...
Paul Jennings Pannell
Feb 7, 2022
Paul Jennings Pannell, 81, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, February 07, 2022 at his residence.
He was born in Cleveland County on August 12, 1940 to the late Orvis Jennings Pannell and Genita Eloise Bailey Pannell.
Paul was a member of Montford Cove Baptist Church. He loved fishing, working in the sawmill, watching westerns, and going...
Trudy Rumfelt
Feb 6, 2022
Trudy Rumfelt, 77, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away, surrounded by loved ones, on February 06, 2022.She was born in McDowell County on March 1, 1944 to the late Willis Rube Rhom and Dorothy Mae Smalley.In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Rhonda Rumfelt, her son Darrell Rumfelt, her granddaughter Alicia Ramsey and her...
Jonathan Jarred Bennick
Feb 5, 2022
Jonathan Jarred Bennick, 37, of Nebo, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 5, 2022. Jonathan was born in Buncombe County to Dianne Sisk Bennick and the late Leonard Bennick. After graduating from high school, Jonathan began working as a machinery operator for Bennick Grading and Excavation with a specialty in septic tank preparation. He was an...
Rebecca "Becky" Lynn Harris Robinson
Feb 3, 2022
Rebecca “Becky” Lynn Harris Robinson, 57, of Lenoir, North Carolina, and formerly of Old Fort, passed away Thursday, February 03, 2022 at Caldwell UNC Health Care.
She was born in Buncombe County on November 07, 1964 to Carroll Harris and Barbara Rickman Harris.
Becky was a Registered Nurse, having obtained her degree from McDowell Technical Community College. She...
Russell Brownlow Hensley
Feb 3, 2022
Russell Brownlow Hensley, 88, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at Autumn Care of Marion on Thursday, February 03, 2022.
He was born in Unicoi County Tennessee on June 13, 1933 to the late Silas Hensley and Martha Blankenship Hensley.
Russell was a jack of all trades who could engineer anything. He enjoyed hunting and was a hard...
Shirley Faye Greene Beck
Feb 3, 2022
Shirley Faye Greene Beck, 72, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, February 03, 2022 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
A native of McDowell County, she was born July 25, 1949 to the late Homer Greene and Mary Thomas Greene.
A member of Muddy Creek Baptist Church, Shirley loved Jesus with her whole heart. She was known as a...
Bonnie Gail Conner
Feb 2, 2022
Bonnie Gail Cox Conner, 65, of Morganton, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022.
Bonnie was born in Surry County on December 2, 1956 to the late Marvin Cox and the late Virginia Watson Cox. Bonnie was known as a strong willed lady that loved spending time with her family that she loved very much.
In addition to her parents, she...
Charlotte Elaine Smith Wright
Feb 1, 2022
On the evening of Tuesday, February 1, 2022, Charlotte Elaine Smith Wright passed away at Mission McDowell. A native of McDowell County, Charlotte was born on October 16, 1938 to the late Clarence and Virginia Wiseman Smith.
She is preceded in death by her great-grandson, Rhylee James Woody and one brother, Van Harold Smith.
...
Winston Louis Vess
Jan 31, 2022
Winston Louis Vess, infant son of David Jennings Vess, Jr. and Karlee Dalton Vess went home into the arms of Jesus on Monday, January 31, 2022.
Along with his parents he is survived by his paternal grandparents, David and Janet Vess; paternal great-grandmother, Jean Ward; maternal grandfather, Todd Dalton; maternal grandmother, Martie Blackmon (Jimmie); maternal great-grandfather, Winston “Junior” Dalton...
Howard Edward Morris, Sr.
Jan 30, 2022
Mr. Howard Edward Morris, Sr., age 89, of Old Fort went to be with his Lord on Sunday, January 30, 2022 while surrounded by his family and closest friends. A native of McDowell County, Howard was born on September 10, 1932 to the late Erbie and Elda Johnson Morris.
Along with his parents, he...
Charles Edward Pinkerton
Jan 29, 2022
Charles Edward Pinkerton, 85, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
He was born in Buncombe County on November 18, 1936 to the late Claude and Bertha Pinkerton. He is also preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Reba Pinkerton.
Charles was a supervisor at Leviton Manufacturing for many years. He...
Kathleen "Katie" Elizabeth Noyes Jernigan
Jan 29, 2022
On Saturday, January 29, 2022, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, Kathleen Elizabeth Noyes Jernigan passed away at her residence. She was born in Mecklenburg County on April 18, 1986 to Robert Noyes, III and Wanda Shuford Noyes.
Katie was a lover of life and always brought joy to those she met. She was strong in her faith and...
Louis "Herbie" Edward Reece
Jan 28, 2022
Louis “Herbie” Edward Reece, 49, of Canton, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022.
Herbie was born in Burke County on January 24, 1973 to Donald Wayne and the late Vivian Joyce Jairl Reece. He was a member of Sunny Point Baptist Church in Canton. Herbie loved fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren. He also loved...
John Dee "Jim" Kirby
Jan 28, 2022
John Dee “Jim” Kirby, 79, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at his residence.
He was born in McDowell County on March 03, 1942 to the late James William Kirby and lily Mae Davis Kirby.
Jim was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a jokester, and he enjoyed woodworking and gardening....
Sandra Duncan Grant
Jan 28, 2022
Sandra Duncan Grant, 66, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at her residence.
She was born in McDowell County on August 03, 1955 to the late Ben Daniel Duncan and Mary Dulaney Duncan.
Sandra graduated from McDowell Technical Community College and worked as a CNA. She was a longtime employee of Cedarbrook Residential...
Scotty Allen Stevens
Jan 26, 2022
Scotty Allen Stevens Sr., 53, of Old Fort, went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2022.
Scotty was born in McDowell County on April 25, 1968 to Norman Lee Stevens and Tina Elaine Silver Butler. Scotty was known as “Mr. Fixit” because of his many talents. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and NASCAR. Scotty loved his dogs Zoey and...
Mickey Ray Miller
Jan 25, 2022
Mickey Ray Miller, 76, of Marion, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, January 25, 2022.
Mickey was born in McDowell County to the late Teleta Miller on July 1, 1945. Mickey was a retired carpenter. He loved to work in his garden and was a farmer for many years. Some of his favorite hobbies were playing cards and...
Dorothy Lee McPeters Morgan
Jan 25, 2022
Dorothy Lee McPeters Morgan, 76, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Watauga Medical Center.
She was born in Yancey County on July 28, 1945 to the late Ollis McPeters and Arvena Hensley McPeters.
Dorothy was a great woman of faith and a member of West Marion Baptist Church. She loved working with flowers...
Gary James Weiler, Sr.
Jan 25, 2022
Gary James Weiler, Sr., of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, passed away January 25, 2022 at the Mitchell House.
No services are planned at this time.
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