Obituaries
Joseph Robert McMinn
Sep 8, 2021
Joseph Robert McMinn, passed away peacefully on the night of Wednesday, September 8, 2021. He shared his passion for children with the many educators and families he touched with over forty years of service. Training teachers, serving as a mentor, and caring for hundreds of students by providing security, a knowledgeable and dedicated staff and tremendous love. Some of his...
Randall "Randy" Lee Smith
Sep 7, 2021
Randall “Randy” Lee Smith, 60, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, September 07, 2021 at Carolinas HealthCare System- Blue Ridge.
A native of McDowell County, he was born October 18, 1960 to the late Charles Smith and Verdie Brooks Smith. Randy spent 32 years of his life serving in law enforcement including McDowell County and the town of Norwood,...
Estelle Pyatt Allman
Sep 6, 2021
Estelle Pyatt Allman of Marion, NC went to her heavenly home on September 06, 2021. She was born June 09, 1928 to the late Henry and Nola Pyatt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Allman; four brothers, Wade, T.H., Ray, and Ben Pyatt; two sisters, Beatrice Mainner, Dorothy Hensley; plus four sisters-in-law, Elsie, Mary, Dot, and Pat...
Tristan Ryan Reel
Sep 6, 2021
Tristan Ryan Reel, age 24, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, September 06, 2021. He was born February 05, 1997 in Burke County to Richard Lee Reel and Cecilia Webb Reel. Tristan had a very sweet spirit and had a million friends. He never met a stranger and was loved by all who knew him. He also loved his...
Maria Astello
Sep 6, 2021
Maria Astello, de 66 años, de Marion, Carolina del Norte, falleció el lunes 6 de septiembre de 2021 rodeada de su familia en Carolinas Healthcare-Blue Ridge. María nació el 9 de marzo de 1955 del fallecido Octaviano Astello y Paula Muniz.
María era originaria de Tamaulipas, México y nació en un hermoso pueblo llamado Tula, donde creció con sus...
Jacob William Bowman
Sep 6, 2021
Jacob William Bowman, 51, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Monday evening, September 06, 2021 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
He was born in McDowell County on July 24, 1970 to Vonda Bowman Lowery. Jacob, who never met a stranger, enjoyed laughing and cutting up with his friends and family. He loved fishing, hunting, woodworking, and tending to his bees. He...
James Douglas Biddix
Sep 5, 2021
Mr. James Douglas Biddix entered into his heavenly home with Jesus, Sunday, September 5, 2021. He was born on September 18, 1944 to Mr. Herbert Biddix, Sr. and Mrs. Laura Lowery Biddix.
He is preceded in death by a son, Jason Douglas Biddix; two brothers, Arnold Biddix and Delmar Biddix and four sisters, Agnes B. Carmney, Lula B. Burleson, Peggy...
Jerry Wayne Anderson
Sep 2, 2021
Jerry Wayne Anderson, 64, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 02, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side.
A native of McDowell County, he was born May 11, 1957 to the late Joseph Ray Anderson and Thelma Copely Anderson. Jerry was known as a hard worker who was always helping others. He was a...
Rev. Johnny Linton Trumble
Sep 1, 2021
Rev. Johnny Linton Trumble, 49, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, September 01, 2021 at Mission Hospital McDowell. He was born in Burke County on June 13, 1972 to Molly Crisp Davis and the late Leonard Linton Trumble. He is also preceded in death by a stepchild, Shawn Williams. Johnny worked in construction most of his life. He had...
James E. Lane, Jr.
Sep 1, 2021
On the night of Wednesday, September 1, 2021, James Edwards Lane, Jr. passed away at Northside Gwinnett with his family by his side. A native of Shelby, North Carolina James was born on December 6, 1948 to the late James Edwards Lane, Sr. and Margaret Brock.
He is preceded in death by his wife of twenty-three years, Chalor Lane. James...
Beulah Mae Jones Suttle
Sep 1, 2021
On the morning of Wednesday, September 1, 2021, Beulah Mae Jones Suttle passed away peacefully at Memorial Mission-Asheville. A native of McDowell County, Beulah was born on April 9, 1934 to the late Lewis and Sarah Huffman Jones.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Gerald Suttle. Beulah was a very active member of Story Memorial Presbyterian Church...
George Robert Waycaster, Jr.
Sep 1, 2021
George Robert Waycaster, Jr., age 85, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at his residence with his loving family by his side. A native of Buncombe County, George was born on August 16, 1936 to the late George Waycaster, Sr. and Mabel Moore Waycaster.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Gilliam...
Harold Robert Robinson
Sep 1, 2021
Harold Robert Robinson, 79, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, September 01, 2021 at Carolinas HealthCare System- Blue Ridge. A native of McDowell County, he was born on January 11, 1942 to the late Ralph Robinson and Lucy Burleson Robinson. Harold retired from the maintenance department of McDowell County Schools. He enjoyed telling jokes and riddles, carving, and solving...
Jimmy Lloyd Ray
Aug 31, 2021
Jimmy Lloyd Ray, 70, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Mission Hospital McDowell. He was born March 03, 1951 in McDowell County to the late Clyde Ray, Sr. and Effie Whisenant Ray. Jimmy was an active and devoted member of Bethel Baptist Church where he served for many years in various capacities, often behind the...
Lt. Garrett Stuart Presnell
Aug 31, 2021
On the morning of Tuesday, August 31, 2021, Lt. Garrett Stuart Presnell passed away at Forsyth Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Born in Buncombe County on April 6, 1993, Garrett was the son of Sherie Buchanan Presnell and the late Charles Presnell, Jr.
Along with his father Charles, he is preceded in death by a brother,...
Jerry Leonard Stevenson
Aug 31, 2021
Jerry Leonard Stevenson, 73, Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Los Angeles, California on March 09, 1948 to the late Leonard Stevenson and Mary Ellen Stevenson. A sister, Phyllis Kay Stevenson, also preceded him in death.
For over 43 years, Jerry lived for his career as a flight attendant with Continental/United Airlines....
Judy Harklerode Phillips
Aug 30, 2021
Judy Harklerode Phillips, age 83, passed away with her family by her side on Monday, August 30, 2021. She was born to the late Harry and Annie Fagian Harklerode, on June 13, 1938 in McDowell County, North Carolina.
Judy retired from Baxter after 30 years of service. She enjoyed knitting and painting and was a very crafty person. Her grandchildren...
Georgia Ruth Flathe Wilson
Aug 30, 2021
Georgia Ruth Flathe Wilson, age 75, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 at her residence.
A native of Minnesota, she was born on July 21, 1946 to the late Ralph Flathe and Ruth Chadima Flathe.
Georgia graduated from Hillsboro High School (Nashville, TN) and Vanderbilt University Peabody College as an English major. After retiring from a career as...
Nancy Mae Ring
Aug 30, 2021
Nancy Mae Coombes Ring, age 81, passed away on Monday August, 30, 2021. She was born on May 23, 1940, in Owyhee County, Idaho, to the late Dallas and Ella Mae Kodesh Coombes.
Nancy was a loving mother, sister and grandmother. She loved to crochet, bake and spend time with her family. She was always baking cookies for her grandchildren...
Samuel Dee Brinkley
Aug 30, 2021
Samuel Dee Brinkley, 54, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born on July 11, 1967 to Clara Strickland Brinkley and the late Boyd Brinkley. Samuel was a true music lover, and he was especially a fan of Journey and Lynyrd Skynyrd. He enjoyed spending time...
Joseph Robert McMinn
Sep 8, 2021
Joseph Robert McMinn, passed away peacefully on the night of Wednesday, September 8, 2021. He shared his passion for children with the many educators and families he touched with over forty years of service. Training teachers, serving as a mentor, and caring for hundreds of students by providing security, a knowledgeable and dedicated staff and tremendous love. Some of his...
Randall "Randy" Lee Smith
Sep 7, 2021
Randall “Randy” Lee Smith, 60, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, September 07, 2021 at Carolinas HealthCare System- Blue Ridge.
A native of McDowell County, he was born October 18, 1960 to the late Charles Smith and Verdie Brooks Smith. Randy spent 32 years of his life serving in law enforcement including McDowell County and the town of Norwood,...
Estelle Pyatt Allman
Sep 6, 2021
Estelle Pyatt Allman of Marion, NC went to her heavenly home on September 06, 2021. She was born June 09, 1928 to the late Henry and Nola Pyatt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Allman; four brothers, Wade, T.H., Ray, and Ben Pyatt; two sisters, Beatrice Mainner, Dorothy Hensley; plus four sisters-in-law, Elsie, Mary, Dot, and Pat...
Tristan Ryan Reel
Sep 6, 2021
Tristan Ryan Reel, age 24, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, September 06, 2021. He was born February 05, 1997 in Burke County to Richard Lee Reel and Cecilia Webb Reel. Tristan had a very sweet spirit and had a million friends. He never met a stranger and was loved by all who knew him. He also loved his...
Maria Astello
Sep 6, 2021
Maria Astello, de 66 años, de Marion, Carolina del Norte, falleció el lunes 6 de septiembre de 2021 rodeada de su familia en Carolinas Healthcare-Blue Ridge. María nació el 9 de marzo de 1955 del fallecido Octaviano Astello y Paula Muniz.
María era originaria de Tamaulipas, México y nació en un hermoso pueblo llamado Tula, donde creció con sus...
Jacob William Bowman
Sep 6, 2021
Jacob William Bowman, 51, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Monday evening, September 06, 2021 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
He was born in McDowell County on July 24, 1970 to Vonda Bowman Lowery. Jacob, who never met a stranger, enjoyed laughing and cutting up with his friends and family. He loved fishing, hunting, woodworking, and tending to his bees. He...
James Douglas Biddix
Sep 5, 2021
Mr. James Douglas Biddix entered into his heavenly home with Jesus, Sunday, September 5, 2021. He was born on September 18, 1944 to Mr. Herbert Biddix, Sr. and Mrs. Laura Lowery Biddix.
He is preceded in death by a son, Jason Douglas Biddix; two brothers, Arnold Biddix and Delmar Biddix and four sisters, Agnes B. Carmney, Lula B. Burleson, Peggy...
Jerry Wayne Anderson
Sep 2, 2021
Jerry Wayne Anderson, 64, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 02, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side.
A native of McDowell County, he was born May 11, 1957 to the late Joseph Ray Anderson and Thelma Copely Anderson. Jerry was known as a hard worker who was always helping others. He was a...
Rev. Johnny Linton Trumble
Sep 1, 2021
Rev. Johnny Linton Trumble, 49, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, September 01, 2021 at Mission Hospital McDowell. He was born in Burke County on June 13, 1972 to Molly Crisp Davis and the late Leonard Linton Trumble. He is also preceded in death by a stepchild, Shawn Williams. Johnny worked in construction most of his life. He had...
James E. Lane, Jr.
Sep 1, 2021
On the night of Wednesday, September 1, 2021, James Edwards Lane, Jr. passed away at Northside Gwinnett with his family by his side. A native of Shelby, North Carolina James was born on December 6, 1948 to the late James Edwards Lane, Sr. and Margaret Brock.
He is preceded in death by his wife of twenty-three years, Chalor Lane. James...
Beulah Mae Jones Suttle
Sep 1, 2021
On the morning of Wednesday, September 1, 2021, Beulah Mae Jones Suttle passed away peacefully at Memorial Mission-Asheville. A native of McDowell County, Beulah was born on April 9, 1934 to the late Lewis and Sarah Huffman Jones.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Gerald Suttle. Beulah was a very active member of Story Memorial Presbyterian Church...
George Robert Waycaster, Jr.
Sep 1, 2021
George Robert Waycaster, Jr., age 85, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at his residence with his loving family by his side. A native of Buncombe County, George was born on August 16, 1936 to the late George Waycaster, Sr. and Mabel Moore Waycaster.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Gilliam...
Harold Robert Robinson
Sep 1, 2021
Harold Robert Robinson, 79, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, September 01, 2021 at Carolinas HealthCare System- Blue Ridge. A native of McDowell County, he was born on January 11, 1942 to the late Ralph Robinson and Lucy Burleson Robinson. Harold retired from the maintenance department of McDowell County Schools. He enjoyed telling jokes and riddles, carving, and solving...
Jimmy Lloyd Ray
Aug 31, 2021
Jimmy Lloyd Ray, 70, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Mission Hospital McDowell. He was born March 03, 1951 in McDowell County to the late Clyde Ray, Sr. and Effie Whisenant Ray. Jimmy was an active and devoted member of Bethel Baptist Church where he served for many years in various capacities, often behind the...
Lt. Garrett Stuart Presnell
Aug 31, 2021
On the morning of Tuesday, August 31, 2021, Lt. Garrett Stuart Presnell passed away at Forsyth Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Born in Buncombe County on April 6, 1993, Garrett was the son of Sherie Buchanan Presnell and the late Charles Presnell, Jr.
Along with his father Charles, he is preceded in death by a brother,...
Jerry Leonard Stevenson
Aug 31, 2021
Jerry Leonard Stevenson, 73, Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Los Angeles, California on March 09, 1948 to the late Leonard Stevenson and Mary Ellen Stevenson. A sister, Phyllis Kay Stevenson, also preceded him in death.
For over 43 years, Jerry lived for his career as a flight attendant with Continental/United Airlines....
Judy Harklerode Phillips
Aug 30, 2021
Judy Harklerode Phillips, age 83, passed away with her family by her side on Monday, August 30, 2021. She was born to the late Harry and Annie Fagian Harklerode, on June 13, 1938 in McDowell County, North Carolina.
Judy retired from Baxter after 30 years of service. She enjoyed knitting and painting and was a very crafty person. Her grandchildren...
Georgia Ruth Flathe Wilson
Aug 30, 2021
Georgia Ruth Flathe Wilson, age 75, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 at her residence.
A native of Minnesota, she was born on July 21, 1946 to the late Ralph Flathe and Ruth Chadima Flathe.
Georgia graduated from Hillsboro High School (Nashville, TN) and Vanderbilt University Peabody College as an English major. After retiring from a career as...
Nancy Mae Ring
Aug 30, 2021
Nancy Mae Coombes Ring, age 81, passed away on Monday August, 30, 2021. She was born on May 23, 1940, in Owyhee County, Idaho, to the late Dallas and Ella Mae Kodesh Coombes.
Nancy was a loving mother, sister and grandmother. She loved to crochet, bake and spend time with her family. She was always baking cookies for her grandchildren...
Samuel Dee Brinkley
Aug 30, 2021
Samuel Dee Brinkley, 54, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born on July 11, 1967 to Clara Strickland Brinkley and the late Boyd Brinkley. Samuel was a true music lover, and he was especially a fan of Journey and Lynyrd Skynyrd. He enjoyed spending time...
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