Obituaries
Pastor Bruce Eugene Marlowe
Jul 17, 2021
Pastor Bruce Eugene Marlowe, 47, of Marion, North Carolina, was promoted unexpectedly on Saturday, July 17, 2021 to his “big house over yonder.” He was born in Mecklenburg County on September 22, 1973 to the late Eugene Marlowe and Bonnie Lawing Marlowe. A loving husband and father, he was deeply loved in return. Whenever you asked him how he was...
Joe H. Johnson
Jul 16, 2021
Joe H. Johnson, 84, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021 at his residence.
A native of McDowell County, he was born June 14, 1937 to the late T.R. and Allie Effler Johnson. Mr. Johnson retired as an engineer from Baxter. He served 10 years in the United States Air Force. A very active man, he always...
Jose Ines Blanco-Ortiz
Jul 15, 2021
Jose Ines Blanco-Ortiz, 48, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
He was born in Mexico on November 20, 1972 to the late Felipe Blanco and Andrea Ortiz. Jose was a very religious man who enjoyed watching Bible verses on YouTube. He also would make recordings on YouTube about the...
Keesler "Kee" Byrd, Jr.
Jul 13, 2021
Keesler “Kee” Charlie Byrd, Jr., 65, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Orlando Regional Medical Center in Orlando, Florida. He was born in Iredell County on July 06, 1956 to the late Keesler Charlie Byrd, Sr. and Zelda Mae Webb Byrd. Kee was the CEO of KC Byrd Electric, a family business which he had...
Barbara Mitchell Head
Jul 13, 2021
Mrs. Barbara (Mitchell) Head, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at the CarePartners Hospice Solace Center, in Asheville, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Quinton and Bernice Kuhse Mitchell. Barbara was born on October 06, 1950 in Seaside Memorial Hospital, City of Long Beach (Los Angeles County), California. Barbara attended Grace Community...
Dawn Linson Vetter
Jul 12, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we announce Dawn Linson Vetter went home to be with her Heavenly Father on 7-12-2021.
Dawn wore many hats but her favorites were Wife, Mother, Grandma and Miss Dawn. She served McDowell County schools for 22 years as the McSmiles Preschool Teacher. She taught preschoolers readiness skills for kindergarten. She deeply loved each and...
Marcus Jerraine Williams "Boo Boo"
Jul 12, 2021
Marcus Jerraine Williams, age 41, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. Affectionately known by many as “Boo Boo”, he was born in Marion, North Carolina on January 21, 1980 and was the son of Althea Felice Whiteside of Lake Lure, North Carolina and the late...
Linda Jean Mason Davis
Jul 12, 2021
Linda Jean Mason Davis, 74, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
She was born in Buncombe County to the late Sam Mason and Bea Burgin Mason on October 31, 1946. Jean enjoyed watching wildlife and looking at flowers. She liked to go to Cade’s Cove and visiting Cataloochee. She was especially...
John Amedeo Santini
Jul 11, 2021
John Amedeo Santini, Jr., age 94, of Newland, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021.
In accordance with his wishes, no services are planned at this time.
David Cornelius Nickerson
Jul 10, 2021
David Cornelius Nickerson, age 83, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina. David was born in Los Angeles, California on May 03, 1938.
In keeping with David's wishes, no services will be held.
William Hobert Smith
Jul 9, 2021
Mr. William Hobert Smith, age 85, of Nebo, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on the evening of Friday, July 9th, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina. He was born to Lonnie and Angie Smith in Burnsville, North Carolina on July 26th, 1935.
He served in the United States Army during the Korean...
Jamie Browning McKinney
Jul 9, 2021
On the morning of Friday, July 09, 2021, Mrs. Jamie Browning McKinney, age 51, made that wonderful cross over into Heaven at Mission Hospital McDowell in Marion. The daughter of the late James and Sandra Dobson Browning, she was born in Morganton, North Carolina on April 22, 1970.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Allen Lee Fisher
Jul 9, 2021
Allen Lee Fisher, age 50, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Friday, July 09, 2021. A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, North Carolina, Allen was born on January 04, 1971 to Joyce Fisher of Marion, North Carolina and the late Glenn Fisher.
A loving husband, father, son, brother, son-in-law and “Uncle Alfie”, Allen...
Melvin H. Smith
Jul 8, 2021
Melvin H. Smith, age 68, of Jonas Ridge, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 08, 2021 at Jonas Ridge Adult Care Facility. Born in York, South Carolina on July 31, 1952, he was the son of the late Chester and Lillie Walker Smith.
He is survived by four children, Carrie Ann Dolin (Gary), Christy Shook, Scottie Smith (Mauri)...
Everett Randall
Jul 8, 2021
Mr. Everett Randall, age 83, while surrounded by his loved ones, departed to be with the Lord on the morning of Thursday, July 08, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City, North Carolina. The son of the late Edward and Lula Sprinkle Randall, he was born in Madison County, North Carolina on November 27, 1937.
In...
Edith Marlowe Goforth
Jul 7, 2021
Edith Marie Marlowe Goforth, 93, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, July 07, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
She was born in Rutherford County on October 23, 1927 to the late Lawrence Marlowe and Tennie Stines Marlowe.In addition to her parents, Edith is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Doyle Goforth who passed away...
Shirley Eleanor Lawing Hensley
Jul 6, 2021
Shirley Eleanor Lawing Hensley, 79, of Nebo, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 06, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion.
A native of McDowell County, she was born February 18, 1942 to the late Floyd Lawing and Rittie Pyatt Lawing. A loving mother, grandmother, and sister, Shirley enjoyed spending time with her family. She formerly worked...
Troy Daniel Cope
Jul 6, 2021
Troy Daniel Cope, age 76, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, July 06,
2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City, North Carolina. Born and raisedin Belmont, North Carolina, he was born on October 16, 1944 to the late Edgar andGeorgia Belle Brown Cope.Dan enjoyed meeting with his bluegrass band at Lucky Strike and entertaining thosewho came...
Randall Jack Dalton, Sr.
Jul 6, 2021
Randall Jack Dalton, Sr., 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, July 06, 2021 at home with his loving wife by his side. No services are planned per Randall’s request. The family would like to thank Evelyn Minish, Paul Burk and Family, Carolyn Hensley, and James and Judy Frady. They would also like to thank Burke Hospice & Palliative...
Betty Mae Hall Ellington
Jul 6, 2021
Betty Mae Hall Ellington, 92, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, July 06, 2021 at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center.
A native of McDowell County, she was born September 04, 1928 to the late Elias Oren Hall and Annie Estelle Hawkins Hall. Betty attended New Manna Baptist Church until her health prevented her from doing so. A very independent woman,...
Pastor Bruce Eugene Marlowe
Jul 17, 2021
Pastor Bruce Eugene Marlowe, 47, of Marion, North Carolina, was promoted unexpectedly on Saturday, July 17, 2021 to his “big house over yonder.” He was born in Mecklenburg County on September 22, 1973 to the late Eugene Marlowe and Bonnie Lawing Marlowe. A loving husband and father, he was deeply loved in return. Whenever you asked him how he was...
Joe H. Johnson
Jul 16, 2021
Joe H. Johnson, 84, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021 at his residence.
A native of McDowell County, he was born June 14, 1937 to the late T.R. and Allie Effler Johnson. Mr. Johnson retired as an engineer from Baxter. He served 10 years in the United States Air Force. A very active man, he always...
Jose Ines Blanco-Ortiz
Jul 15, 2021
Jose Ines Blanco-Ortiz, 48, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
He was born in Mexico on November 20, 1972 to the late Felipe Blanco and Andrea Ortiz. Jose was a very religious man who enjoyed watching Bible verses on YouTube. He also would make recordings on YouTube about the...
Keesler "Kee" Byrd, Jr.
Jul 13, 2021
Keesler “Kee” Charlie Byrd, Jr., 65, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Orlando Regional Medical Center in Orlando, Florida. He was born in Iredell County on July 06, 1956 to the late Keesler Charlie Byrd, Sr. and Zelda Mae Webb Byrd. Kee was the CEO of KC Byrd Electric, a family business which he had...
Barbara Mitchell Head
Jul 13, 2021
Mrs. Barbara (Mitchell) Head, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at the CarePartners Hospice Solace Center, in Asheville, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Quinton and Bernice Kuhse Mitchell. Barbara was born on October 06, 1950 in Seaside Memorial Hospital, City of Long Beach (Los Angeles County), California. Barbara attended Grace Community...
Dawn Linson Vetter
Jul 12, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we announce Dawn Linson Vetter went home to be with her Heavenly Father on 7-12-2021.
Dawn wore many hats but her favorites were Wife, Mother, Grandma and Miss Dawn. She served McDowell County schools for 22 years as the McSmiles Preschool Teacher. She taught preschoolers readiness skills for kindergarten. She deeply loved each and...
Marcus Jerraine Williams "Boo Boo"
Jul 12, 2021
Marcus Jerraine Williams, age 41, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. Affectionately known by many as “Boo Boo”, he was born in Marion, North Carolina on January 21, 1980 and was the son of Althea Felice Whiteside of Lake Lure, North Carolina and the late...
Linda Jean Mason Davis
Jul 12, 2021
Linda Jean Mason Davis, 74, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
She was born in Buncombe County to the late Sam Mason and Bea Burgin Mason on October 31, 1946. Jean enjoyed watching wildlife and looking at flowers. She liked to go to Cade’s Cove and visiting Cataloochee. She was especially...
John Amedeo Santini
Jul 11, 2021
John Amedeo Santini, Jr., age 94, of Newland, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021.
In accordance with his wishes, no services are planned at this time.
David Cornelius Nickerson
Jul 10, 2021
David Cornelius Nickerson, age 83, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina. David was born in Los Angeles, California on May 03, 1938.
In keeping with David's wishes, no services will be held.
William Hobert Smith
Jul 9, 2021
Mr. William Hobert Smith, age 85, of Nebo, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on the evening of Friday, July 9th, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina. He was born to Lonnie and Angie Smith in Burnsville, North Carolina on July 26th, 1935.
He served in the United States Army during the Korean...
Jamie Browning McKinney
Jul 9, 2021
On the morning of Friday, July 09, 2021, Mrs. Jamie Browning McKinney, age 51, made that wonderful cross over into Heaven at Mission Hospital McDowell in Marion. The daughter of the late James and Sandra Dobson Browning, she was born in Morganton, North Carolina on April 22, 1970.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Allen Lee Fisher
Jul 9, 2021
Allen Lee Fisher, age 50, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Friday, July 09, 2021. A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, North Carolina, Allen was born on January 04, 1971 to Joyce Fisher of Marion, North Carolina and the late Glenn Fisher.
A loving husband, father, son, brother, son-in-law and “Uncle Alfie”, Allen...
Melvin H. Smith
Jul 8, 2021
Melvin H. Smith, age 68, of Jonas Ridge, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 08, 2021 at Jonas Ridge Adult Care Facility. Born in York, South Carolina on July 31, 1952, he was the son of the late Chester and Lillie Walker Smith.
He is survived by four children, Carrie Ann Dolin (Gary), Christy Shook, Scottie Smith (Mauri)...
Everett Randall
Jul 8, 2021
Mr. Everett Randall, age 83, while surrounded by his loved ones, departed to be with the Lord on the morning of Thursday, July 08, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City, North Carolina. The son of the late Edward and Lula Sprinkle Randall, he was born in Madison County, North Carolina on November 27, 1937.
In...
Edith Marlowe Goforth
Jul 7, 2021
Edith Marie Marlowe Goforth, 93, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, July 07, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
She was born in Rutherford County on October 23, 1927 to the late Lawrence Marlowe and Tennie Stines Marlowe.In addition to her parents, Edith is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Doyle Goforth who passed away...
Shirley Eleanor Lawing Hensley
Jul 6, 2021
Shirley Eleanor Lawing Hensley, 79, of Nebo, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 06, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion.
A native of McDowell County, she was born February 18, 1942 to the late Floyd Lawing and Rittie Pyatt Lawing. A loving mother, grandmother, and sister, Shirley enjoyed spending time with her family. She formerly worked...
Troy Daniel Cope
Jul 6, 2021
Troy Daniel Cope, age 76, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, July 06,
2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City, North Carolina. Born and raisedin Belmont, North Carolina, he was born on October 16, 1944 to the late Edgar andGeorgia Belle Brown Cope.Dan enjoyed meeting with his bluegrass band at Lucky Strike and entertaining thosewho came...
Randall Jack Dalton, Sr.
Jul 6, 2021
Randall Jack Dalton, Sr., 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, July 06, 2021 at home with his loving wife by his side. No services are planned per Randall’s request. The family would like to thank Evelyn Minish, Paul Burk and Family, Carolyn Hensley, and James and Judy Frady. They would also like to thank Burke Hospice & Palliative...
Betty Mae Hall Ellington
Jul 6, 2021
Betty Mae Hall Ellington, 92, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, July 06, 2021 at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center.
A native of McDowell County, she was born September 04, 1928 to the late Elias Oren Hall and Annie Estelle Hawkins Hall. Betty attended New Manna Baptist Church until her health prevented her from doing so. A very independent woman,...
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