Obituaries

Barbara Ellen Bryant

Barbara Ellen Bryant

Sep 16, 2021

Barbara Ellen Bryant, 36, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Mission Hospital- McDowell due to COVID-19 complications.

She was born in Caldwell County on November 11, 1984 to Donna Crow of Marion and the late Robert Lee Bryant, Jr. She is also preceded in death by her grandparents. Barbara worked for some time as a...

Betty Hensley Carmack

Betty Hensley Carmack

Sep 16, 2021

Betty Hensley Carmack, 64, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at CHS- Blue Ridge in Morganton.

She was born on June 07, 1957 in Yancey County to the late James Worley Hensley and Jennie Lee Fender Hensley. Betty loved the Lord with all her heart, and she will be remembered as a very spiritual person. She...

Donald Earl  Gardner

Donald Earl Gardner

Sep 16, 2021

Donald Earl Gardner, 79, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.

A native of McDowell County, Donald was born November 15, 1941 to the late Joseph Hartzel Gardner and Rellie Fender Gardner Peek. Donald served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked in the oil business for...

Chase Bauguess

Chase Bauguess

Sep 15, 2021

Chase Bauguess, age 22, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away at Carolinas Healthcare-Blue Ridge. He was born in Buncombe County on August 29, 1999 to Karen Whitson Morrow. Chase was a loving son, who enjoyed watching wresting, fishing and playing putt-putt. He had a joking sense of humor and loved everyone. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, but mostly he loved...

Nancy Ann Brewer Johnson

Nancy Ann Brewer Johnson

Sep 15, 2021

Nancy Ann Brewer Johnson of Morganton, NC got to meet her Savior face to face on Wednesday morning, September 15th, 2021 after a brief illness. Nancy was born January 29th, 1946 in Roan Mountain, Tennessee. Nancy is well known for her service to the Lord with over 35 years in ministry. She played and sang with groups New Grace with...

Dawn Mathes Martin

Dawn Mathes Martin

Sep 15, 2021

Dawn Mathes Martin of Morganton, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Carolinas Healthcare-Blue Ridge. A native of Burke County, Dawn was born on May 10, 1966 to the late Ralph and Louise Webb Mathes.



Dawn attended Glenwood Independent Baptist Church and was known for her good sense of humor and infectious smile. She was a self-less person...

Andrew  Michael Prince

Andrew Michael Prince

Sep 14, 2021

Andrew Michael Prince passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. He was born in Tampa, Florida on October 16, 1962 to Jack Prince and the late Christine Lewin Prince.

Along with his father Jack he is survived by two uncles, Billy F. Prince and Robert N. Prince.

In his spare time Andrew enjoyed fishing.

The family will receive friends on Friday, September...

Sheila Pope Pyatt

Sheila Pope Pyatt

Sep 14, 2021

Sheila Pope Pyatt, 63, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at CHS- Blue Ridge.

She was born in Catawba County on November 22, 1957 to the late Fred Pope and Helen Brown Pope. She is also preceded in death by a brother, Mike Pope; and her grandmother, Eula Parker. Sheila was a loving and nurturing woman...

Dennis Wayne Buchanan

Dennis Wayne Buchanan

Sep 14, 2021

On Tuesday, September 14, 2021, Dennis Wayne Buchanan passed away at Memorial Campus. A native of McDowell County, Dennis was born on December 19, 1950 to the late Carl and Faye Hollifield Buchanan.

Dennis retired from Coats America and enjoyed working on older cars. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Left to cherish...

Lex Gibbs

Lex Gibbs

Sep 11, 2021

On the morning of Saturday, September 11, 2021, Lex Gibbs passed away at his residence with his loved ones by his side. A native of McDowell County, Lex was born on June 12, 1974 to Sue Crawford Gibbs and the late Dan Gibbs.

Lex was employed at the Marion Post Office for over twenty-seven years where he rarely missed a...

Floyd Bailey

Floyd Bailey

Sep 11, 2021

Floyd Bailey, age 73, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Davis Regional Medical Center. A native of McDowell County, Floyd was born on September 30, 1947 to the late Justice and Christine Roberts Bailey.

He preceded in death by a son, Scott Bailey.

Floyd was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who enjoyed working with...

Carolyn  Jane Radford

Carolyn Jane Radford

Sep 11, 2021

Carolyn Jane Radford passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021.

Arrangements will be announced once finalized.

Louis Anthony Liounis, Jr.

Louis Anthony Liounis, Jr.

Sep 10, 2021

Louis Anthony Liounis, Jr., 90, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021, after a short illness. A native of Glens Falls, New York, he was born on May 27, 1931 to the late Louis Anthony Liounis, Sr. and Julia Sanders Liounis. He is also preceded in death by his younger brother, Robert Liounis. Lou was a standout...

William "Bill" Robert Ward

William "Bill" Robert Ward

Sep 10, 2021

William "Bill" Robert Ward passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Autumn Care of Saluda. A native of Terre Haute, Indiana, Bill was born on June 2, 1942 to the late Arnold Ward and Maxine Heilderman.

In accordance with his wishes, no services will be held.

Kimberly Ann Robinson Rector

Kimberly Ann Robinson Rector

Sep 9, 2021

Kimberly Ann Robinson Rector, 58, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, September 09, 2021 at Asheville Specialty Hospital. She was born on August 24, 1963 to Mary Frances Hogan Robinson and the late Charles Denver Robinson. Kimberly enjoyed worshipping with her church family, Calvary Temple Church. She was very involved in the church. She was the most kindhearted soul...

Kenneth Ray Messer

Kenneth Ray Messer

Sep 9, 2021

Kenneth Ray Messer, age 82, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Memorial Mission-McDowell. A native of Blunt County, Tennessee, Kenneth was born on September 6, 1939 to the late John and Mildred Mullins Messer.

He is preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Ray Messer, Jr.

Kenneth was a truck driver until he retired...

Todd Winfred Crisp

Todd Winfred Crisp

Sep 9, 2021

On the morning of Thursday, September 9, 2021, Todd Winfred Crisp passed away at Carolinas Healthcare-Blue Ridge. A native of Burke County, Todd was born on February 12, 1966 to the late Alfred Crisp, Jr. and Essie Mae March Crisp. He is also preceded in death by three siblings, Keith Crisp, Lori Ann Crisp, and Renee Crisp. Todd was known...

Walter Vance Webb

Walter Vance Webb

Sep 8, 2021

Walter Vance Webb, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, September 08, 2021. He was born to the late Duried and Grace Boone Webb, on April 22, 1947, in Yancey County, North Carolina.

Walter retired from Ethan Allen with more than 35 years of service. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Walter loved his family, especially all of his...

Marilyn  Perkins McIntosh

Marilyn Perkins McIntosh

Sep 8, 2021

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 8, 2021, Marilyn Perkins McIntosh passed away at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center. She was born on December 7, 1957 in McDowell County to the late Stanley and Cleo Wall Perkins.

She is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Lauren Wyatt and half-brother, James “Dinky” Perkins. Marilyn attended Clinchfield Methodist Church. She enjoyed...

Donald Ray  Johnson

Donald Ray Johnson

Sep 8, 2021

Donald Ray Johnson, age 85, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Memorial Campus in Asheville. A native of Maryville, Tennessee, Don was born on October 29, 1935 to the late Nola Johnson. He is preceded in death by his son, Paxton “Packy” Johnson and two grandchildren, Daniel Maynor and Erica Johnson Walker. Don was...

Barbara Ellen Bryant

Barbara Ellen Bryant

Sep 16, 2021

Barbara Ellen Bryant, 36, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Mission Hospital- McDowell due to COVID-19 complications.

She was born in Caldwell County on November 11, 1984 to Donna Crow of Marion and the late Robert Lee Bryant, Jr. She is also preceded in death by her grandparents. Barbara worked for some time as a...

Betty Hensley Carmack

Betty Hensley Carmack

Sep 16, 2021

Betty Hensley Carmack, 64, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at CHS- Blue Ridge in Morganton.

She was born on June 07, 1957 in Yancey County to the late James Worley Hensley and Jennie Lee Fender Hensley. Betty loved the Lord with all her heart, and she will be remembered as a very spiritual person. She...

Donald Earl  Gardner

Donald Earl Gardner

Sep 16, 2021

Donald Earl Gardner, 79, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.

A native of McDowell County, Donald was born November 15, 1941 to the late Joseph Hartzel Gardner and Rellie Fender Gardner Peek. Donald served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked in the oil business for...

Chase Bauguess

Chase Bauguess

Sep 15, 2021

Chase Bauguess, age 22, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away at Carolinas Healthcare-Blue Ridge. He was born in Buncombe County on August 29, 1999 to Karen Whitson Morrow. Chase was a loving son, who enjoyed watching wresting, fishing and playing putt-putt. He had a joking sense of humor and loved everyone. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, but mostly he loved...

Nancy Ann Brewer Johnson

Nancy Ann Brewer Johnson

Sep 15, 2021

Nancy Ann Brewer Johnson of Morganton, NC got to meet her Savior face to face on Wednesday morning, September 15th, 2021 after a brief illness. Nancy was born January 29th, 1946 in Roan Mountain, Tennessee. Nancy is well known for her service to the Lord with over 35 years in ministry. She played and sang with groups New Grace with...

Dawn Mathes Martin

Dawn Mathes Martin

Sep 15, 2021

Dawn Mathes Martin of Morganton, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Carolinas Healthcare-Blue Ridge. A native of Burke County, Dawn was born on May 10, 1966 to the late Ralph and Louise Webb Mathes.



Dawn attended Glenwood Independent Baptist Church and was known for her good sense of humor and infectious smile. She was a self-less person...

Andrew  Michael Prince

Andrew Michael Prince

Sep 14, 2021

Andrew Michael Prince passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. He was born in Tampa, Florida on October 16, 1962 to Jack Prince and the late Christine Lewin Prince.

Along with his father Jack he is survived by two uncles, Billy F. Prince and Robert N. Prince.

In his spare time Andrew enjoyed fishing.

The family will receive friends on Friday, September...

Sheila Pope Pyatt

Sheila Pope Pyatt

Sep 14, 2021

Sheila Pope Pyatt, 63, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at CHS- Blue Ridge.

She was born in Catawba County on November 22, 1957 to the late Fred Pope and Helen Brown Pope. She is also preceded in death by a brother, Mike Pope; and her grandmother, Eula Parker. Sheila was a loving and nurturing woman...

Dennis Wayne Buchanan

Dennis Wayne Buchanan

Sep 14, 2021

On Tuesday, September 14, 2021, Dennis Wayne Buchanan passed away at Memorial Campus. A native of McDowell County, Dennis was born on December 19, 1950 to the late Carl and Faye Hollifield Buchanan.

Dennis retired from Coats America and enjoyed working on older cars. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Left to cherish...

Lex Gibbs

Lex Gibbs

Sep 11, 2021

On the morning of Saturday, September 11, 2021, Lex Gibbs passed away at his residence with his loved ones by his side. A native of McDowell County, Lex was born on June 12, 1974 to Sue Crawford Gibbs and the late Dan Gibbs.

Lex was employed at the Marion Post Office for over twenty-seven years where he rarely missed a...

Floyd Bailey

Floyd Bailey

Sep 11, 2021

Floyd Bailey, age 73, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Davis Regional Medical Center. A native of McDowell County, Floyd was born on September 30, 1947 to the late Justice and Christine Roberts Bailey.

He preceded in death by a son, Scott Bailey.

Floyd was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who enjoyed working with...

Carolyn  Jane Radford

Carolyn Jane Radford

Sep 11, 2021

Carolyn Jane Radford passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021.

Arrangements will be announced once finalized.

Louis Anthony Liounis, Jr.

Louis Anthony Liounis, Jr.

Sep 10, 2021

Louis Anthony Liounis, Jr., 90, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021, after a short illness. A native of Glens Falls, New York, he was born on May 27, 1931 to the late Louis Anthony Liounis, Sr. and Julia Sanders Liounis. He is also preceded in death by his younger brother, Robert Liounis. Lou was a standout...

William "Bill" Robert Ward

William "Bill" Robert Ward

Sep 10, 2021

William "Bill" Robert Ward passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Autumn Care of Saluda. A native of Terre Haute, Indiana, Bill was born on June 2, 1942 to the late Arnold Ward and Maxine Heilderman.

In accordance with his wishes, no services will be held.

Kimberly Ann Robinson Rector

Kimberly Ann Robinson Rector

Sep 9, 2021

Kimberly Ann Robinson Rector, 58, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, September 09, 2021 at Asheville Specialty Hospital. She was born on August 24, 1963 to Mary Frances Hogan Robinson and the late Charles Denver Robinson. Kimberly enjoyed worshipping with her church family, Calvary Temple Church. She was very involved in the church. She was the most kindhearted soul...

Kenneth Ray Messer

Kenneth Ray Messer

Sep 9, 2021

Kenneth Ray Messer, age 82, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Memorial Mission-McDowell. A native of Blunt County, Tennessee, Kenneth was born on September 6, 1939 to the late John and Mildred Mullins Messer.

He is preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Ray Messer, Jr.

Kenneth was a truck driver until he retired...

Todd Winfred Crisp

Todd Winfred Crisp

Sep 9, 2021

On the morning of Thursday, September 9, 2021, Todd Winfred Crisp passed away at Carolinas Healthcare-Blue Ridge. A native of Burke County, Todd was born on February 12, 1966 to the late Alfred Crisp, Jr. and Essie Mae March Crisp. He is also preceded in death by three siblings, Keith Crisp, Lori Ann Crisp, and Renee Crisp. Todd was known...

Walter Vance Webb

Walter Vance Webb

Sep 8, 2021

Walter Vance Webb, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, September 08, 2021. He was born to the late Duried and Grace Boone Webb, on April 22, 1947, in Yancey County, North Carolina.

Walter retired from Ethan Allen with more than 35 years of service. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Walter loved his family, especially all of his...

Marilyn  Perkins McIntosh

Marilyn Perkins McIntosh

Sep 8, 2021

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 8, 2021, Marilyn Perkins McIntosh passed away at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center. She was born on December 7, 1957 in McDowell County to the late Stanley and Cleo Wall Perkins.

She is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Lauren Wyatt and half-brother, James “Dinky” Perkins. Marilyn attended Clinchfield Methodist Church. She enjoyed...

Donald Ray  Johnson

Donald Ray Johnson

Sep 8, 2021

Donald Ray Johnson, age 85, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Memorial Campus in Asheville. A native of Maryville, Tennessee, Don was born on October 29, 1935 to the late Nola Johnson. He is preceded in death by his son, Paxton “Packy” Johnson and two grandchildren, Daniel Maynor and Erica Johnson Walker. Don was...

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