Obituaries
Richard Earl Gilbert
Sep 25, 2021
Richard Earl Gilbert, age 73, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 25, 2021.
A burial will take place on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.
John "Jerry" Ellis Wilson
Sep 24, 2021
John "Jerry" Ellis Wilson, 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Yancey County on March 02, 1941 to the late Bryan Wilson Dora Effler Wilson. He is also preceded in death by eight sisters. John enjoyed music, and he liked his gun and watch collections. He loved camping and...
Mary Buchanan Jones
Sep 24, 2021
Mary Buchanan Jones, age 93, of Marion, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life on Friday, September 24, 2021 at her residence.
A native of Yancey County, she was born August 06, 1928 to the late Fonzer Buchanan and Deal Honeycutt Buchanan. Mrs. Jones worked in textiles for most of her life. A great provider, she enjoyed fixing big meals for...
Franciene Stanley McKinney
Sep 24, 2021
Franciene Stanley McKinney, age 68, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born in Millinocket, Maine on December 3, 1952 to Evangeline York Thompson and the late Ronald Thompson.
She is preceded in death by her first husband, Charles A. Stanley; her son, Charles “MD” Stanley and one brother, Ron Thompson. Franciene...
Wanda Sue Brigman Smith
Sep 24, 2021
In the early morning of hours of Friday, September 24, 2021, Wanda Sue Brigman Smith passed away at Blue Ridge Hospital. She was born on March 25, 1955 in Newport, Tennessee to the late Billy and Mary Atkins Brigman.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Ilene Brown. Wanda was a loving mother and grandmother...
Mark Dwain Dalton
Sep 23, 2021
Mark Dwain Dalton, age 58, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Memorial Campus. A native of McDowell County, Mark was born on November 28, 1962 to the late Hubert and Georgia Painter Dalton.
Mark was a member of Valley Chapel Baptist Church and was known as a kind man who like helping others....
Brian Randall Justice
Sep 22, 2021
Brian Randall Justice, 44, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. He was born in Rutherford County on August 09, 1977 to Debra Blankenship Cox and the late William “Hattie” Justice. Brian worked as a logger. He will be remembered as a good, kind-hearted person who loved the...
Jose Andres Martinez Chavez
Sep 22, 2021
Jose Andres Martinez Chavez, 20, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Beam Funeral Service.
Burial will be in Michoacan, Mexico.
Vicente Martinez Morales
Sep 22, 2021
Vicente “Chente” Martinez Morales, 53, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
He was born in Mexico on July 12, 1968. Chente enjoyed being outdoors. He worked as a landscaper and will be remembered as a hard worker. Even after a hard day’s work, he always made time for his...
Thomas Michael Salyer, Jr.
Sep 21, 2021
Thomas Michael Salyer, Jr., 47, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Vidant Hospice in Greenville, North Carolina. He was born in Burke County on April 13, 1971 to Thomas “Mike” Salyer, Sr. and Debra Silver. Thomas enjoyed listening to different types of music. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making others laugh....
Michael Steven Hodges
Sep 20, 2021
Michael Steven Hodges, 55, of Lenoir, North Carolina, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021.
A native of Avery County, he was born January 06, 1966 to Margaret Gragg Hodges Hackney and the late Sherman Bill Hodges. Michael was a very intelligent man that enjoyed reading and working puzzles, including crosswords and sudokus. He enjoyed horticulture and working with wild plants...
Charles Leroy Howard
Sep 20, 2021
On the night of Monday, September 20, 2021, Charles L. Howard, Sr. passed away at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born in Lancaster, South Carolina on March 23, 1946 to the late Carl and Hallie Isaacs Howard.
Charles loved the Lord, his family, his friends, and his church family and had a wonderful sense...
Danya Dawn Morrow
Sep 20, 2021
Danya Dawn Morrow, age 40, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021. She was born in Burke County on August 06, 1981 to Thomas Joseph Morrow III (Donna) and Martha Thomas Morrow. She is also survived by three siblings, Cecil David Morrow, Anne Elizabeth Morrow, and John Preston Morrow; her paternal grandfather, Thomas Joseph Morrow II; two...
Jesse O. Ward
Sep 19, 2021
Jesse Otto Ward, age 70, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021. He was born to the late Charles Devere and Mary Elizabeth Wilson Ward, on July 12, 1951.
He was known as a hardworking and generous man. He never met a stranger and was always there for anyone in need. Jesse was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He...
Eddie Ray Miller
Sep 19, 2021
Eddie Ray Miller, age 65, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021. He was born to Mildred Gardner Anderson and the late Gerald Anderson, on February 28, 1956.
He was known as a humble hard working man. Eddie was a good provider and loved his family, especially his granddaughter. He was a gifted mechanic who enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and...
Brenda Joyce Wilson Hall
Sep 18, 2021
Brenda Joyce Wilson Hall, age 69, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at her residence. She was born to the late Boyd Wilson and Violia Mathis Wilson, on August 19, 1952 in Marion, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Ballard.
Brenda was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. In her earlier days she enjoyed...
Lucinda Cindy Johnson Ott
Sep 17, 2021
The world lost a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend to many on September 17. Lucinda(Cindy)Johnson Ott passed on September 17, 2021. Cindy had a long fight of multiple illnesses but it never stopped her from giving out the best hugs. Cindy passed at her home surrounded by those she loved most. Cindy was born at Cannon Memorial Hospital...
Judy Lynn Spurlin Elliott
Sep 17, 2021
Judy Spurlin Elliott, age 70, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Mission Hospital-McDowell. A native of McDowell County, Judy was born on October 3, 1950 to the late Everette and Eugenia Hardin Spurlin.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Danny Elliott and one brother, Tony Spurlin. Judy was...
Jan Oliver Alms
Sep 17, 2021
Jan Oliver Alms, 71, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at CHS- Blue Ridge in Morganton.
He was born in Sparta, Illinois on November 05, 1949 to the late Oliver and Ruth Alms. Jan worked for 28 years as a professor at McDowell Technical Community College where he touched the lives of many students over the...
Richard Earl Gilbert
Sep 25, 2021
Richard Earl Gilbert, age 73, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 25, 2021.
A burial will take place on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.
John "Jerry" Ellis Wilson
Sep 24, 2021
John "Jerry" Ellis Wilson, 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Yancey County on March 02, 1941 to the late Bryan Wilson Dora Effler Wilson. He is also preceded in death by eight sisters. John enjoyed music, and he liked his gun and watch collections. He loved camping and...
Mary Buchanan Jones
Sep 24, 2021
Mary Buchanan Jones, age 93, of Marion, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life on Friday, September 24, 2021 at her residence.
A native of Yancey County, she was born August 06, 1928 to the late Fonzer Buchanan and Deal Honeycutt Buchanan. Mrs. Jones worked in textiles for most of her life. A great provider, she enjoyed fixing big meals for...
Franciene Stanley McKinney
Sep 24, 2021
Franciene Stanley McKinney, age 68, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born in Millinocket, Maine on December 3, 1952 to Evangeline York Thompson and the late Ronald Thompson.
She is preceded in death by her first husband, Charles A. Stanley; her son, Charles “MD” Stanley and one brother, Ron Thompson. Franciene...
Wanda Sue Brigman Smith
Sep 24, 2021
In the early morning of hours of Friday, September 24, 2021, Wanda Sue Brigman Smith passed away at Blue Ridge Hospital. She was born on March 25, 1955 in Newport, Tennessee to the late Billy and Mary Atkins Brigman.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Ilene Brown. Wanda was a loving mother and grandmother...
Mark Dwain Dalton
Sep 23, 2021
Mark Dwain Dalton, age 58, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Memorial Campus. A native of McDowell County, Mark was born on November 28, 1962 to the late Hubert and Georgia Painter Dalton.
Mark was a member of Valley Chapel Baptist Church and was known as a kind man who like helping others....
Brian Randall Justice
Sep 22, 2021
Brian Randall Justice, 44, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. He was born in Rutherford County on August 09, 1977 to Debra Blankenship Cox and the late William “Hattie” Justice. Brian worked as a logger. He will be remembered as a good, kind-hearted person who loved the...
Jose Andres Martinez Chavez
Sep 22, 2021
Jose Andres Martinez Chavez, 20, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Beam Funeral Service.
Burial will be in Michoacan, Mexico.
Vicente Martinez Morales
Sep 22, 2021
Vicente “Chente” Martinez Morales, 53, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
He was born in Mexico on July 12, 1968. Chente enjoyed being outdoors. He worked as a landscaper and will be remembered as a hard worker. Even after a hard day’s work, he always made time for his...
Thomas Michael Salyer, Jr.
Sep 21, 2021
Thomas Michael Salyer, Jr., 47, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Vidant Hospice in Greenville, North Carolina. He was born in Burke County on April 13, 1971 to Thomas “Mike” Salyer, Sr. and Debra Silver. Thomas enjoyed listening to different types of music. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making others laugh....
Michael Steven Hodges
Sep 20, 2021
Michael Steven Hodges, 55, of Lenoir, North Carolina, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021.
A native of Avery County, he was born January 06, 1966 to Margaret Gragg Hodges Hackney and the late Sherman Bill Hodges. Michael was a very intelligent man that enjoyed reading and working puzzles, including crosswords and sudokus. He enjoyed horticulture and working with wild plants...
Charles Leroy Howard
Sep 20, 2021
On the night of Monday, September 20, 2021, Charles L. Howard, Sr. passed away at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born in Lancaster, South Carolina on March 23, 1946 to the late Carl and Hallie Isaacs Howard.
Charles loved the Lord, his family, his friends, and his church family and had a wonderful sense...
Danya Dawn Morrow
Sep 20, 2021
Danya Dawn Morrow, age 40, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021. She was born in Burke County on August 06, 1981 to Thomas Joseph Morrow III (Donna) and Martha Thomas Morrow. She is also survived by three siblings, Cecil David Morrow, Anne Elizabeth Morrow, and John Preston Morrow; her paternal grandfather, Thomas Joseph Morrow II; two...
Jesse O. Ward
Sep 19, 2021
Jesse Otto Ward, age 70, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021. He was born to the late Charles Devere and Mary Elizabeth Wilson Ward, on July 12, 1951.
He was known as a hardworking and generous man. He never met a stranger and was always there for anyone in need. Jesse was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He...
Eddie Ray Miller
Sep 19, 2021
Eddie Ray Miller, age 65, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021. He was born to Mildred Gardner Anderson and the late Gerald Anderson, on February 28, 1956.
He was known as a humble hard working man. Eddie was a good provider and loved his family, especially his granddaughter. He was a gifted mechanic who enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and...
Brenda Joyce Wilson Hall
Sep 18, 2021
Brenda Joyce Wilson Hall, age 69, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at her residence. She was born to the late Boyd Wilson and Violia Mathis Wilson, on August 19, 1952 in Marion, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Ballard.
Brenda was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. In her earlier days she enjoyed...
Lucinda Cindy Johnson Ott
Sep 17, 2021
The world lost a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend to many on September 17. Lucinda(Cindy)Johnson Ott passed on September 17, 2021. Cindy had a long fight of multiple illnesses but it never stopped her from giving out the best hugs. Cindy passed at her home surrounded by those she loved most. Cindy was born at Cannon Memorial Hospital...
Judy Lynn Spurlin Elliott
Sep 17, 2021
Judy Spurlin Elliott, age 70, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Mission Hospital-McDowell. A native of McDowell County, Judy was born on October 3, 1950 to the late Everette and Eugenia Hardin Spurlin.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Danny Elliott and one brother, Tony Spurlin. Judy was...
Jan Oliver Alms
Sep 17, 2021
Jan Oliver Alms, 71, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at CHS- Blue Ridge in Morganton.
He was born in Sparta, Illinois on November 05, 1949 to the late Oliver and Ruth Alms. Jan worked for 28 years as a professor at McDowell Technical Community College where he touched the lives of many students over the...
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