Obituaries
Rev. Warren N. Owens
Aug 1, 2021
Rev. Warren N. Owens, 61, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 01, 2021 at his residence following his morning sermon titled “Bread of Life.”
He was born in Rutherford County on December 31, 1959. Rev. Owens was the current pastor of First United Methodist Church of Marion where he had served for the past 6 years. He...
Beulahdean Caraway Huskins
Aug 1, 2021
Beulahdean Caraway Huskins, 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, August 01, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
She was born in Burnsville on November 02, 1940 to the late Robert Roscoe Caraway and Susie Styles Caraway. Known as a hard worker, Beulahdean was a devoted employee of Collins and Aikman for over 40 years. She also worked at...
Marlene "Sue" Rowe
Jul 31, 2021
On July 31, 2021, Marlene “Sue” Rowe went to meet her Lord and Savior. Her life exemplified Proverbs 31: 10-31, a virtuous woman loved by her family and all who knew her. She is now reunited with her husband, George David Rowe, and her parents, David and Pansy McKinney.
She leaves a legacy of love and strong Christian values to...
Johnathan Ray Jones
Jul 30, 2021
On Friday, July 30, 2021 Johnathan Ray Jones passed away at the age of 45. John was born on February 22nd, 1976 in Asheville, NC to Sandra Jones Beaver.
He was a member of the class of 1994 at Asheville High School. His participation in ROTC and football has kept him in the hearts of many of his classmates to...
Brian Alan Schleede
Jul 30, 2021
Brian Alan Schleede, 53, of Marion, North Carolina and formerly of New York, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021. He was born on August 23, 1967 in Brockport, New York to the late Lynn Schleede and Marilyn Judd Schleede. Brian recently relocated to North Carolina for work. He worked in tool manufacturing and was very talented with his job. Brian...
Judy Lee Beam Biggerstaff
Jul 28, 2021
Judy Lee Biggerstaff, age 77, of Marion, N.C. passed away July 28, 2021 peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side. A native of Avery County, Judy was born on January 19, 1944 to Lovie Flo McKinney.
Judy is preceded in death by her husband of thirty-three years, Jimmy Biggerstaff; son, Tony Hughes; granddaughter, Kimberly Hughes; grandson,...
Arzella Mae Boone Robinson
Jul 28, 2021
On the evening of Wednesday, July 28, 2021, Arzella Mae Boone Robinson passed away at Mission McDowell. A native of Yancey County, Arzella was born on July 13, 1930 to the late Arthur and Maggie Robinson Boone.
Arzella enjoyed quilting, canning and gardening. She was a lifelong homemaker and was known as a prayer warrior. She loved spending time with...
Jerry Gilbert Gouge
Jul 27, 2021
Jerry Gilbert Gouge 72 of Nebo, North Carolina passed away in the VA Hospice Unit at the Asheville Veterans Administration Hospital on July 27,2021.
A native of McDowell County he was born in Marion on October 4th 1948 to Anna Belle Sowers Gouge and Hubert Edward Gouge. He was retired from Etta Box where he worked as a printing operator....
Ethel Howell Kanipe
Jul 27, 2021
Ethel Ada Howell Kanipe, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. She was born to the late Edward and Ruth Queen Howell, on November 29,1938, in Mitchell County, North Carolina.
Ethel was a retired telecommunicator for the Marion Police Department proudly serving over 20 years. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband Alonzo...
Reverend Dennis Sexton
Jul 26, 2021
Reverend Dennis Sexton, age 76, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. He was born to the late Leonard and Ollie Adams Sexton on November 18,1944 in Whitesburg, Kentucky.
Dennis attended Victory Temple Full Gospel Church and was a former member of Glenwood Baptist Church. He enjoyed singing gospel music, playing the guitar...
David Gerald Barnett
Jul 26, 2021
David Gerald Barnett, age 69, passed away on Monday 26,2021 at his residence. He was born to the late Calvin and Rittie Peterson Barnett, on July 18,1952, in Bakersville, North Carolina. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
David enjoyed all of the outdoors, hunting, camping and especially riding his Harley. He also enjoyed watching...
Rev. Preston Thomas
Jul 25, 2021
Preston Thomas III, age 64, passed away on Sunday, July 25,2021 at Cleveland Regional Hospital. He was born to the late Willard Preston Thomas II and Thurlene Jones Thomas, on April 18,1957, in McDowell County, North Carolina.
Preston served as a Methodist Pastor for over 22 years. He never met a stranger. He volunteered over 20 years at Camp Funshine,...
Joyce Warren
Jul 23, 2021
Mrs. Joyce Warren, age 86, of Nebo, passed away July 23, 2021 at the Deer Park Health and Rehab.
Joyce was born on February 24, 1935. She was known as a wonderful Christian lady, and enjoyed dancing until she became unable. She will be missed by all that knew her.
No services are planned at this time.
Kimberly Young Williams
Jul 22, 2021
Kimberly Sue Young Williams, age 60, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at her residence. She was born to the late Everette Young and Zella Mae Duncan, on September 07, 1960, in Gaston County, North Carolina.
Kimberly enjoyed attending church when she was able. She was a loving wife & sister. She enjoyed traveling but mostly enjoyed spending time...
Carolyn Davis Evans
Jul 21, 2021
Carolyn Davis Evans, age 83, passed away at her residence on July 21, 2021. She was born on June 26, 1938, in McDowell County, to the late Tom and Hattie Poteat Curtis.
Carolyn was a member of Old Fort First Freewill Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed listening to gospel music in the mornings....
Charles Larry Hollifield
Jul 20, 2021
Mr. Charles Larry Hollifield, age 61, passed away on, Tuesday July 20, 2021, at Memorial Campus in Asheville, North Carolina. He was born to the late Pless and Elma Williams Hollifield, on November 23, 1959, in McDowell County, North Carolina.
Charles served as an elder at Clinchfield Presbyterian Church, in Marion. He was known as a kind man who loved...
Bennie Christopher Lonon
Jul 20, 2021
Bennie Christopher Lonon, age 52, passed away on, Tuesday July 20, 2021, at his residence. He was born on March 19, 1969, in Burke County to the late Bennie Charles Lonon and Barbara Sue Padgett Brown.
Bennie was known as a hardworking man who enjoyed woodworking. He will be missed by all who knew him. Left to cherish his memory...
Frank O. Reinke
Jul 18, 2021
Frank O. Reinke, 88, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 at CHS-Blue Ridge in Morganton, North Carolina. A native of Illinois, Frank was born September 02, 1932 to the late Oscar Walter Reinke and Sadie Ethel Taylor Reinke. Frank retired from AT&T as an engineering director. He enjoyed his work there and often talked passionately...
Paul Joseph Chavez, Jr.
Jul 18, 2021
Mr. Paul Joseph Chavez, Jr., age 82, of Marion, passed away, Sunday July 18, 2021 at his residence.
No services are planned at this time.
Regina Rae Benner Joice
Jul 17, 2021
Regina Rae Benner Joice, 69, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. A native of Portland, Maine, Regina was born June 04, 1952 to the late Reginald Raymond Benner and Virginia Mae Soper Benner. Her son, Wayne Edward Cupp, Jr., also preceded her in death. Regina worked on various airlines as...
Rev. Warren N. Owens
Aug 1, 2021
Rev. Warren N. Owens, 61, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 01, 2021 at his residence following his morning sermon titled “Bread of Life.”
He was born in Rutherford County on December 31, 1959. Rev. Owens was the current pastor of First United Methodist Church of Marion where he had served for the past 6 years. He...
Beulahdean Caraway Huskins
Aug 1, 2021
Beulahdean Caraway Huskins, 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, August 01, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
She was born in Burnsville on November 02, 1940 to the late Robert Roscoe Caraway and Susie Styles Caraway. Known as a hard worker, Beulahdean was a devoted employee of Collins and Aikman for over 40 years. She also worked at...
Marlene "Sue" Rowe
Jul 31, 2021
On July 31, 2021, Marlene “Sue” Rowe went to meet her Lord and Savior. Her life exemplified Proverbs 31: 10-31, a virtuous woman loved by her family and all who knew her. She is now reunited with her husband, George David Rowe, and her parents, David and Pansy McKinney.
She leaves a legacy of love and strong Christian values to...
Johnathan Ray Jones
Jul 30, 2021
On Friday, July 30, 2021 Johnathan Ray Jones passed away at the age of 45. John was born on February 22nd, 1976 in Asheville, NC to Sandra Jones Beaver.
He was a member of the class of 1994 at Asheville High School. His participation in ROTC and football has kept him in the hearts of many of his classmates to...
Brian Alan Schleede
Jul 30, 2021
Brian Alan Schleede, 53, of Marion, North Carolina and formerly of New York, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021. He was born on August 23, 1967 in Brockport, New York to the late Lynn Schleede and Marilyn Judd Schleede. Brian recently relocated to North Carolina for work. He worked in tool manufacturing and was very talented with his job. Brian...
Judy Lee Beam Biggerstaff
Jul 28, 2021
Judy Lee Biggerstaff, age 77, of Marion, N.C. passed away July 28, 2021 peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side. A native of Avery County, Judy was born on January 19, 1944 to Lovie Flo McKinney.
Judy is preceded in death by her husband of thirty-three years, Jimmy Biggerstaff; son, Tony Hughes; granddaughter, Kimberly Hughes; grandson,...
Arzella Mae Boone Robinson
Jul 28, 2021
On the evening of Wednesday, July 28, 2021, Arzella Mae Boone Robinson passed away at Mission McDowell. A native of Yancey County, Arzella was born on July 13, 1930 to the late Arthur and Maggie Robinson Boone.
Arzella enjoyed quilting, canning and gardening. She was a lifelong homemaker and was known as a prayer warrior. She loved spending time with...
Jerry Gilbert Gouge
Jul 27, 2021
Jerry Gilbert Gouge 72 of Nebo, North Carolina passed away in the VA Hospice Unit at the Asheville Veterans Administration Hospital on July 27,2021.
A native of McDowell County he was born in Marion on October 4th 1948 to Anna Belle Sowers Gouge and Hubert Edward Gouge. He was retired from Etta Box where he worked as a printing operator....
Ethel Howell Kanipe
Jul 27, 2021
Ethel Ada Howell Kanipe, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. She was born to the late Edward and Ruth Queen Howell, on November 29,1938, in Mitchell County, North Carolina.
Ethel was a retired telecommunicator for the Marion Police Department proudly serving over 20 years. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband Alonzo...
Reverend Dennis Sexton
Jul 26, 2021
Reverend Dennis Sexton, age 76, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. He was born to the late Leonard and Ollie Adams Sexton on November 18,1944 in Whitesburg, Kentucky.
Dennis attended Victory Temple Full Gospel Church and was a former member of Glenwood Baptist Church. He enjoyed singing gospel music, playing the guitar...
David Gerald Barnett
Jul 26, 2021
David Gerald Barnett, age 69, passed away on Monday 26,2021 at his residence. He was born to the late Calvin and Rittie Peterson Barnett, on July 18,1952, in Bakersville, North Carolina. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
David enjoyed all of the outdoors, hunting, camping and especially riding his Harley. He also enjoyed watching...
Rev. Preston Thomas
Jul 25, 2021
Preston Thomas III, age 64, passed away on Sunday, July 25,2021 at Cleveland Regional Hospital. He was born to the late Willard Preston Thomas II and Thurlene Jones Thomas, on April 18,1957, in McDowell County, North Carolina.
Preston served as a Methodist Pastor for over 22 years. He never met a stranger. He volunteered over 20 years at Camp Funshine,...
Joyce Warren
Jul 23, 2021
Mrs. Joyce Warren, age 86, of Nebo, passed away July 23, 2021 at the Deer Park Health and Rehab.
Joyce was born on February 24, 1935. She was known as a wonderful Christian lady, and enjoyed dancing until she became unable. She will be missed by all that knew her.
No services are planned at this time.
Kimberly Young Williams
Jul 22, 2021
Kimberly Sue Young Williams, age 60, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at her residence. She was born to the late Everette Young and Zella Mae Duncan, on September 07, 1960, in Gaston County, North Carolina.
Kimberly enjoyed attending church when she was able. She was a loving wife & sister. She enjoyed traveling but mostly enjoyed spending time...
Carolyn Davis Evans
Jul 21, 2021
Carolyn Davis Evans, age 83, passed away at her residence on July 21, 2021. She was born on June 26, 1938, in McDowell County, to the late Tom and Hattie Poteat Curtis.
Carolyn was a member of Old Fort First Freewill Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed listening to gospel music in the mornings....
Charles Larry Hollifield
Jul 20, 2021
Mr. Charles Larry Hollifield, age 61, passed away on, Tuesday July 20, 2021, at Memorial Campus in Asheville, North Carolina. He was born to the late Pless and Elma Williams Hollifield, on November 23, 1959, in McDowell County, North Carolina.
Charles served as an elder at Clinchfield Presbyterian Church, in Marion. He was known as a kind man who loved...
Bennie Christopher Lonon
Jul 20, 2021
Bennie Christopher Lonon, age 52, passed away on, Tuesday July 20, 2021, at his residence. He was born on March 19, 1969, in Burke County to the late Bennie Charles Lonon and Barbara Sue Padgett Brown.
Bennie was known as a hardworking man who enjoyed woodworking. He will be missed by all who knew him. Left to cherish his memory...
Frank O. Reinke
Jul 18, 2021
Frank O. Reinke, 88, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 at CHS-Blue Ridge in Morganton, North Carolina. A native of Illinois, Frank was born September 02, 1932 to the late Oscar Walter Reinke and Sadie Ethel Taylor Reinke. Frank retired from AT&T as an engineering director. He enjoyed his work there and often talked passionately...
Paul Joseph Chavez, Jr.
Jul 18, 2021
Mr. Paul Joseph Chavez, Jr., age 82, of Marion, passed away, Sunday July 18, 2021 at his residence.
No services are planned at this time.
Regina Rae Benner Joice
Jul 17, 2021
Regina Rae Benner Joice, 69, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. A native of Portland, Maine, Regina was born June 04, 1952 to the late Reginald Raymond Benner and Virginia Mae Soper Benner. Her son, Wayne Edward Cupp, Jr., also preceded her in death. Regina worked on various airlines as...
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