Obituaries
Vickie Alexander King
Aug 29, 2021
Vickie Alexander King, 70, of Ellenboro, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at her residence. Vickie was born in Fletcher on May 15, 1951 to the late Oliver Alexander and Leola Anderson Alexander. She was a member of Bible Tabernacle in Ruth and will be remembered as a devout Christian woman. She was loved all over the world...
Jack Edward McHone
Aug 28, 2021
Jack Edward McHone, 81, of Marion, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at his residence.
He was born on October 17, 1939 in Mitchell County to the late Walter Lee McHone andDollie Byrd McHone.
A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Jack was a member of Trinity Hill Free WillBaptist Church. He was a proud veteran of the...
Linda Lou Fowler Cody
Aug 26, 2021
Linda Lou Fowler Cody, age 76, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Troy and Corrina Green Fowler, on October 28, 1944, in Johnston County, North Carolina.
Linda was a loving mother, sister and nanny. She enjoyed cooking and crocheting. Her favorite time was spent with her family, especially her grandchildren...
Donald Dean Markum
Aug 25, 2021
Donald Dean “Donnie” Markum was born on December 22, 1947 to Jesse Markum and Buna Beulah Courtney in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, which was a small oil refinery town located halfway between Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Dallas, Texas. Don was the youngest of seven children. When he was six years old his mother died and a few years later Jesse married Alice,...
David Ray Broome
Aug 25, 2021
David Ray Broome, age 64, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at his residence with family at his side.
He was born in McDowell County on September 02, 1956 to Lloyd Ray Broome and the late Betty Crawley Broome. A member of Unity Full Gospel Church, David loved his church family. He was always friendly...
Jerry Benjamine Pritchard
Aug 23, 2021
Jerry Benjamine Pritchard, 76, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation. He was born in Burke County on August 24, 1944 to the late Paul C. Pritchard and Bessie Williams Pritchard. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, he loved the Lord and served Him daily. Jerry was a member of Rocky...
Douglas Jack Gardner
Aug 23, 2021
Douglas Jack Gardner, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 23, 2021, at his residence. He was born in McDowell County on March 27, 1953, to Marjorie Styles Gardner and the late Lawrence Jack Gardner.
Doug was a proud US Navy Veteran. He started his career at Marion Correctional Institute and later retired from Avery/Mitchell Correctional Institute, after 23 years...
Paul Benjamin Avery
Aug 22, 2021
Paul Benjamin Avery, 70, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.
He was born March 10, 1951 in McDowell County to the late Samuel J. Avery and Mary Margaret Moore Avery. Paul spent many years laying carpet, and he truly enjoyed his work. He loved his family, and he never...
Daniel "Danny" Reeves Hicks
Aug 20, 2021
Daniel “Danny” Reeves Hicks, 59, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Haywood County on August 26, 1961 to Beatrice Griffin Hicks and the late Walter Reeves Hicks. Danny was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed NASCAR, wrestling, and football. Tom Brady was his favorite NFL player. Those left to...
Edward Michael Parker
Aug 20, 2021
Edward Michael Parker, 74, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 at Mission Hospital- McDowell.
He was born in Durham, North Carolina on February 15, 1947 to the late Edward "Red" Parker and Reba Scoggins Parker.
He graduated from Appalachian State University and worked in manufacturing most of his life.
He is preceded in death by, in addition...
Jerry Allen Squires
Aug 19, 2021
Jerry Allen Squires, 83, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Mitchell County to the late Lauren Squires and Clara Wilson Squires. Jerry worked in law enforcement. A loving, husband, father, and grandfather, he enjoyed spending time in the outdoors. He was an avid woodworker and was also a big...
James "Jim" Jacob Williams
Aug 19, 2021
James Jacob Williams (“Jim”), 70, of Marion, N.C. passed away on August 19, 2021. Jim was born on October 13, 1950, and was the son of the late James Edgar and Gretta Williams.
Jim enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, and had a special gift for working with his hands tying flies and creating beautiful carvings out of wood. Most of...
Margaret Geraldine Corn Owenby
Aug 19, 2021
Margaret Geraldine Corn Owenby, 88, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion. A native of McDowell County, she was born on October 21, 1932 to the late Ellie Jerome Corn and Florence Marie Gaddy Corn. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Leroy Corn and son-in-law, Lee Bowman. Margaret was...
Katherine Kinsey Jackson
Aug 19, 2021
Katherine Kinsey Jackson, age 76, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021. She was born to the late Roy and Louise Schultz Kinsey, on October, 04, 1944, in Dutchess County, New York.
She enjoyed drag racing, auto racing and volunteering with Brother Wolf. She loved her family, especially her dogs, Coco, Rocky and Mickie.
Left to cherish Katherine’s memory is...
Faye Mace Waldroup
Aug 18, 2021
Faye Mace Waldroup, age 72, of Marion, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at her residence with her loved ones by her side. She was born on June 29, 1949 in McDowell County to the late James and Gertrude Price Mace.
Faye was a charter member of Lighthouse Baptist Church where she loved...
William Jennings "Wig" Deaton
Aug 18, 2021
William Jennings “Wig” Deaton, age 91, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. A native of McDowell County, William was born on June 23, 1930 to the late Arthur and Alma Wilson Deaton.
He is preceded in death by one brother, Carl Deaton. William was a member of Nebo United...
Patricia Lee Carswell Fincher
Aug 17, 2021
Patricia Lee Carswell Fincher, 72, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed peacefully away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 after her courageous battle with cancer.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on April 18, 1949 to the late Lenoir Douglas Carswell and Hazel Bell Lawing Carswell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Leon...
Hillary Harold Gouge
Aug 17, 2021
Mr. Hillary Harold Gouge, age 70, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021.
He is survived by his brother, Glenn Gouge (Glenda); a nephew Kevin Gouge; a niece Brandy Gouge; a great niece Melanie; two great nephews Christian and Marley; also surviving a brother-in-law, Roy Vallini.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 27, 2021 at 11:00 am at...
Linda Jane Proctor Mace
Aug 17, 2021
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 17, 2021, Linda Jane Proctor Mace, 72, of Nebo, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life at her residence with her family at her side.
She was born in Catawba County on April 01, 1949 to the late Marshall Proctor and Rosa Odom Proctor. Linda, who worked as a nurse for many years,...
James Alfred Morrow, Jr.
Aug 17, 2021
James Alfred Morrow, Jr., age 80, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Care Partners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina. He was born to the late James Alfred and Minnie Panther Morrow, on January 29, 1941, in Cherokee County, North Carolina.
James retired from Coats American with 30 plus years. He was a proud United States Air...
Vickie Alexander King
Aug 29, 2021
Vickie Alexander King, 70, of Ellenboro, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at her residence. Vickie was born in Fletcher on May 15, 1951 to the late Oliver Alexander and Leola Anderson Alexander. She was a member of Bible Tabernacle in Ruth and will be remembered as a devout Christian woman. She was loved all over the world...
Jack Edward McHone
Aug 28, 2021
Jack Edward McHone, 81, of Marion, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at his residence.
He was born on October 17, 1939 in Mitchell County to the late Walter Lee McHone andDollie Byrd McHone.
A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Jack was a member of Trinity Hill Free WillBaptist Church. He was a proud veteran of the...
Linda Lou Fowler Cody
Aug 26, 2021
Linda Lou Fowler Cody, age 76, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Troy and Corrina Green Fowler, on October 28, 1944, in Johnston County, North Carolina.
Linda was a loving mother, sister and nanny. She enjoyed cooking and crocheting. Her favorite time was spent with her family, especially her grandchildren...
Donald Dean Markum
Aug 25, 2021
Donald Dean “Donnie” Markum was born on December 22, 1947 to Jesse Markum and Buna Beulah Courtney in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, which was a small oil refinery town located halfway between Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Dallas, Texas. Don was the youngest of seven children. When he was six years old his mother died and a few years later Jesse married Alice,...
David Ray Broome
Aug 25, 2021
David Ray Broome, age 64, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at his residence with family at his side.
He was born in McDowell County on September 02, 1956 to Lloyd Ray Broome and the late Betty Crawley Broome. A member of Unity Full Gospel Church, David loved his church family. He was always friendly...
Jerry Benjamine Pritchard
Aug 23, 2021
Jerry Benjamine Pritchard, 76, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation. He was born in Burke County on August 24, 1944 to the late Paul C. Pritchard and Bessie Williams Pritchard. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, he loved the Lord and served Him daily. Jerry was a member of Rocky...
Douglas Jack Gardner
Aug 23, 2021
Douglas Jack Gardner, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 23, 2021, at his residence. He was born in McDowell County on March 27, 1953, to Marjorie Styles Gardner and the late Lawrence Jack Gardner.
Doug was a proud US Navy Veteran. He started his career at Marion Correctional Institute and later retired from Avery/Mitchell Correctional Institute, after 23 years...
Paul Benjamin Avery
Aug 22, 2021
Paul Benjamin Avery, 70, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.
He was born March 10, 1951 in McDowell County to the late Samuel J. Avery and Mary Margaret Moore Avery. Paul spent many years laying carpet, and he truly enjoyed his work. He loved his family, and he never...
Daniel "Danny" Reeves Hicks
Aug 20, 2021
Daniel “Danny” Reeves Hicks, 59, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Haywood County on August 26, 1961 to Beatrice Griffin Hicks and the late Walter Reeves Hicks. Danny was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed NASCAR, wrestling, and football. Tom Brady was his favorite NFL player. Those left to...
Edward Michael Parker
Aug 20, 2021
Edward Michael Parker, 74, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 at Mission Hospital- McDowell.
He was born in Durham, North Carolina on February 15, 1947 to the late Edward "Red" Parker and Reba Scoggins Parker.
He graduated from Appalachian State University and worked in manufacturing most of his life.
He is preceded in death by, in addition...
Jerry Allen Squires
Aug 19, 2021
Jerry Allen Squires, 83, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Mitchell County to the late Lauren Squires and Clara Wilson Squires. Jerry worked in law enforcement. A loving, husband, father, and grandfather, he enjoyed spending time in the outdoors. He was an avid woodworker and was also a big...
James "Jim" Jacob Williams
Aug 19, 2021
James Jacob Williams (“Jim”), 70, of Marion, N.C. passed away on August 19, 2021. Jim was born on October 13, 1950, and was the son of the late James Edgar and Gretta Williams.
Jim enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, and had a special gift for working with his hands tying flies and creating beautiful carvings out of wood. Most of...
Margaret Geraldine Corn Owenby
Aug 19, 2021
Margaret Geraldine Corn Owenby, 88, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion. A native of McDowell County, she was born on October 21, 1932 to the late Ellie Jerome Corn and Florence Marie Gaddy Corn. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Leroy Corn and son-in-law, Lee Bowman. Margaret was...
Katherine Kinsey Jackson
Aug 19, 2021
Katherine Kinsey Jackson, age 76, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021. She was born to the late Roy and Louise Schultz Kinsey, on October, 04, 1944, in Dutchess County, New York.
She enjoyed drag racing, auto racing and volunteering with Brother Wolf. She loved her family, especially her dogs, Coco, Rocky and Mickie.
Left to cherish Katherine’s memory is...
Faye Mace Waldroup
Aug 18, 2021
Faye Mace Waldroup, age 72, of Marion, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at her residence with her loved ones by her side. She was born on June 29, 1949 in McDowell County to the late James and Gertrude Price Mace.
Faye was a charter member of Lighthouse Baptist Church where she loved...
William Jennings "Wig" Deaton
Aug 18, 2021
William Jennings “Wig” Deaton, age 91, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. A native of McDowell County, William was born on June 23, 1930 to the late Arthur and Alma Wilson Deaton.
He is preceded in death by one brother, Carl Deaton. William was a member of Nebo United...
Patricia Lee Carswell Fincher
Aug 17, 2021
Patricia Lee Carswell Fincher, 72, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed peacefully away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 after her courageous battle with cancer.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on April 18, 1949 to the late Lenoir Douglas Carswell and Hazel Bell Lawing Carswell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Leon...
Hillary Harold Gouge
Aug 17, 2021
Mr. Hillary Harold Gouge, age 70, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021.
He is survived by his brother, Glenn Gouge (Glenda); a nephew Kevin Gouge; a niece Brandy Gouge; a great niece Melanie; two great nephews Christian and Marley; also surviving a brother-in-law, Roy Vallini.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 27, 2021 at 11:00 am at...
Linda Jane Proctor Mace
Aug 17, 2021
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 17, 2021, Linda Jane Proctor Mace, 72, of Nebo, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life at her residence with her family at her side.
She was born in Catawba County on April 01, 1949 to the late Marshall Proctor and Rosa Odom Proctor. Linda, who worked as a nurse for many years,...
James Alfred Morrow, Jr.
Aug 17, 2021
James Alfred Morrow, Jr., age 80, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Care Partners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina. He was born to the late James Alfred and Minnie Panther Morrow, on January 29, 1941, in Cherokee County, North Carolina.
James retired from Coats American with 30 plus years. He was a proud United States Air...
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