Obituaries
Larry "Butch" Hogan
Nov 19, 2021
Larry “Butch” Hogan, 75, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, November 19, 2021. A native of McDowell County, Butch was born July 22, 1946 to the late J.C. and Norma Harklerode Hogan. Butch began working at Cross Cotton Mill, and the Cross Mill community always held a special place in his heart. He...
Virginia Moore Clontz
Nov 19, 2021
On the morning of Friday, November 19, 2021, Virginia Moore Clontz passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side. She was born in Rutherford County on April 27, 1924 to the late Ault and Elizabeth Settlemyre Moore.
In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Albert Lanier Clontz; one brother, Belvin Moore; her sisters, Alma...
Brenda Jean Hutchins-Bledsoe
Nov 18, 2021
Brenda Jean Hutchins-Bledsoe, 74, of Nebo, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021, at her residence.
Brenda was born in Morganton, North Carolina on November 1, 1947 to the late Dewey E. Hutchins and Tassie Ledford Hutchins. Brenda was a quality control specialist at Continental in Morganton, where she retired after many years of dedicated service. She was a member of...
Cecil Howard Pittman
Nov 18, 2021
Cecil Howard Pittman, 72, of Old Fort, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord peacefully at home Thursday, November 18, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.
A native of McDowell County, he was born January 10, 1949 to the late Floyd Pittman and Josie Wheeler Pittman. Cecil worked in construction his whole life and will be remembered as a...
John Michael Lipe
Nov 16, 2021
John Michael Lipe, age 71, of Old Fort, North Carolina, went to be with his Heavenly Father on the evening of Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion.
A native of McDowell County, he was born on August 12, 1950 to the late Gilbert Lipe and Frances Thomason Lipe. John worked in law enforcement and retired as a...
John Walter Inman
Nov 15, 2021
On the night of Monday, November 15, 2021, John Walter Inman went home to be with the Lord at Memorial Campus. Born on September 3, 1958 in Newport, Tennessee to the late Charles Inman, Sr. and Ponnee Ellison Fender.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Angie Rice Inman who passed away on November 2,...
Michele "Shell Shell" Shaw
Nov 15, 2021
Michele “Shell Shell” Shaw, age 56, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at her residence.
She was born in Los Angeles, California on October 12, 1965 to Corbet Macy and the late Phyllis Kay Stevenson. She was co-owner of Head Lines Limited Beauty Salon for many years. Most recently, she was employed at Grace Hospital. Michele...
Samuel Ervin Elliott
Nov 15, 2021
Samuel Ervin Elliott, 87, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
He was born in Rutherford County on March 29, 1934 to the late Arnold Elliott and Olive Stott Elliott. Sam was a resident of the Montford Cove Community where he ran Sam’s Store for 27 years. He was also a...
Peter Martin Barack
Nov 14, 2021
Peter Martin Barack, age 80, of Morganton, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge. He was born on August 19, 1941 in New York to the late Jacob and Clara Goldhagen Barack.
Peter was a loving and caring husband, who loved to travel on large ships. He formally worked as an engineer for...
Robert Dewey Johnston, Jr.
Nov 13, 2021
Robert Dewey Johnston, Jr., 67, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Robert was born in Ohio on July 31, 1954, to the late Robert Dewey Johnston Sr. and Goldie Leslie Johnston. He was married to the love of his life, his wife of twenty five years, Shirley Marie Johnston, who...
Silas Sills, Jr.
Nov 12, 2021
Silas Sills, Jr. 75 of Marion, North Carolina passed away on the evening of Thursday, November 12, 2021 at Memorial Mission.
He was born on August 08, 1946 to the late Silas Sills, Sr. and MaryElizabeth Hogan Sills in Dunn North Carolina.He was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church and worked as a over theroad truck driver for over 40 years....
Barbara Evans
Nov 12, 2021
Barbara Ann Lawing Evans, 80, of Morganton, passed away, Friday, November 12, 2021.
Barbara was born in Iredell County, North Carolina, on July 13, 1941, to the late Beulah Moore and Clyde Lawing. She was married to the late Gerald W. Baker, who preceded her in death in 1995. Barbara was a member of Laurel Hill Baptist Church in Nebo....
Marjorie Styles Gardner
Nov 10, 2021
Marjorie Styles Gardner, 90, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.
She was born May 08, 1931 in Yancey County to the late Blake and Ollie Mae Smith Styles. Margie was a longtime member of Glenwood Baptist Church, and she was well known throughout the Glenwood...
Howard Robinson
Nov 10, 2021
Tommy Howard Robinson, 84, of Narrows, VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Tommy was born on February 16, 1937, in South Toe, NC and was a son of the late Earl Robinson and Annie Wilson Robinson. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ed and...
Jamie Mark O'Conner Sr.
Nov 8, 2021
Jamie Mark O’Conner Sr., age 53, passed away on Monday, November 08, 2021.
He was born on December 14, 1967 to Jessie Thomas Dills and the late Charles O’Conner. Jamie will always be known as a great man and will be greatly missed. He was a former football coach and an avid football fan. He especially liked the Clemson Tigers...
Willard Amos Laws, Jr.
Nov 8, 2021
On the evening of Monday November 8th, 2021, Willard Amos Laws Jr. 65 of Marion, NC left his earthly home after a courageous battle with cancer.
Willard was born August 12, 1956, to Estelle Smith & Willard Amos Laws Sr.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Rodney Laws.
Willard devoted his life to...
Lillion Wingate Cain, III
Nov 8, 2021
Lillion Wingate Cain, III, 55, of Hickory passed away peacefully on November 8 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Wingate will always be remembered for his infectious laughter, razor sharp wit, and generous spirit. Every person he met was left better by his presence. He is survived by his mother, Irene Cain; sister, Jennifer Cain; half- brother Michael...
Douglas George Bartlett
Nov 7, 2021
On the morning of Sunday, November 7, 2021, Douglas George Bartlett passed away at Memorial Campus. A native of McDowell County, Doug was born on February 12, 1953 to the late Willie Bartlett and Ruby Roland Elliott.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, April Dawn Bartlett. Always joking with his friends and family, Doug...
Edward Wayne Elliott
Nov 7, 2021
Mr. Edward Wayne Elliott, age 51, passed away on Sunday, November 07, 2021.
He was born on June 23, 1970, in McDowell County, North Carolina, to Troy Mills Elliott Sr. and the late Gloria Jean Randolph Elliott. Edward attended Lighthouse Church of Lenior. He enjoyed golfing and fishing. He worked most of his life in construction. Edward was a loving...
Ray E. Anderson
Nov 7, 2021
Ray E. Anderson, 87, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away in the late evening hours of Sunday, November 07, 2021 at his residence. A native of Olathe, Kansas, Ray was born on December 17, 1933 to the late Orville Ray Anderson and Kathryn Martin Anderson. Ray served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War on the USS Bataan. He...
Larry "Butch" Hogan
Nov 19, 2021
Larry “Butch” Hogan, 75, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, November 19, 2021. A native of McDowell County, Butch was born July 22, 1946 to the late J.C. and Norma Harklerode Hogan. Butch began working at Cross Cotton Mill, and the Cross Mill community always held a special place in his heart. He...
Virginia Moore Clontz
Nov 19, 2021
On the morning of Friday, November 19, 2021, Virginia Moore Clontz passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side. She was born in Rutherford County on April 27, 1924 to the late Ault and Elizabeth Settlemyre Moore.
In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Albert Lanier Clontz; one brother, Belvin Moore; her sisters, Alma...
Brenda Jean Hutchins-Bledsoe
Nov 18, 2021
Brenda Jean Hutchins-Bledsoe, 74, of Nebo, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021, at her residence.
Brenda was born in Morganton, North Carolina on November 1, 1947 to the late Dewey E. Hutchins and Tassie Ledford Hutchins. Brenda was a quality control specialist at Continental in Morganton, where she retired after many years of dedicated service. She was a member of...
Cecil Howard Pittman
Nov 18, 2021
Cecil Howard Pittman, 72, of Old Fort, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord peacefully at home Thursday, November 18, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.
A native of McDowell County, he was born January 10, 1949 to the late Floyd Pittman and Josie Wheeler Pittman. Cecil worked in construction his whole life and will be remembered as a...
John Michael Lipe
Nov 16, 2021
John Michael Lipe, age 71, of Old Fort, North Carolina, went to be with his Heavenly Father on the evening of Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion.
A native of McDowell County, he was born on August 12, 1950 to the late Gilbert Lipe and Frances Thomason Lipe. John worked in law enforcement and retired as a...
John Walter Inman
Nov 15, 2021
On the night of Monday, November 15, 2021, John Walter Inman went home to be with the Lord at Memorial Campus. Born on September 3, 1958 in Newport, Tennessee to the late Charles Inman, Sr. and Ponnee Ellison Fender.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Angie Rice Inman who passed away on November 2,...
Michele "Shell Shell" Shaw
Nov 15, 2021
Michele “Shell Shell” Shaw, age 56, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at her residence.
She was born in Los Angeles, California on October 12, 1965 to Corbet Macy and the late Phyllis Kay Stevenson. She was co-owner of Head Lines Limited Beauty Salon for many years. Most recently, she was employed at Grace Hospital. Michele...
Samuel Ervin Elliott
Nov 15, 2021
Samuel Ervin Elliott, 87, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
He was born in Rutherford County on March 29, 1934 to the late Arnold Elliott and Olive Stott Elliott. Sam was a resident of the Montford Cove Community where he ran Sam’s Store for 27 years. He was also a...
Peter Martin Barack
Nov 14, 2021
Peter Martin Barack, age 80, of Morganton, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge. He was born on August 19, 1941 in New York to the late Jacob and Clara Goldhagen Barack.
Peter was a loving and caring husband, who loved to travel on large ships. He formally worked as an engineer for...
Robert Dewey Johnston, Jr.
Nov 13, 2021
Robert Dewey Johnston, Jr., 67, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Robert was born in Ohio on July 31, 1954, to the late Robert Dewey Johnston Sr. and Goldie Leslie Johnston. He was married to the love of his life, his wife of twenty five years, Shirley Marie Johnston, who...
Silas Sills, Jr.
Nov 12, 2021
Silas Sills, Jr. 75 of Marion, North Carolina passed away on the evening of Thursday, November 12, 2021 at Memorial Mission.
He was born on August 08, 1946 to the late Silas Sills, Sr. and MaryElizabeth Hogan Sills in Dunn North Carolina.He was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church and worked as a over theroad truck driver for over 40 years....
Barbara Evans
Nov 12, 2021
Barbara Ann Lawing Evans, 80, of Morganton, passed away, Friday, November 12, 2021.
Barbara was born in Iredell County, North Carolina, on July 13, 1941, to the late Beulah Moore and Clyde Lawing. She was married to the late Gerald W. Baker, who preceded her in death in 1995. Barbara was a member of Laurel Hill Baptist Church in Nebo....
Marjorie Styles Gardner
Nov 10, 2021
Marjorie Styles Gardner, 90, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.
She was born May 08, 1931 in Yancey County to the late Blake and Ollie Mae Smith Styles. Margie was a longtime member of Glenwood Baptist Church, and she was well known throughout the Glenwood...
Howard Robinson
Nov 10, 2021
Tommy Howard Robinson, 84, of Narrows, VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Tommy was born on February 16, 1937, in South Toe, NC and was a son of the late Earl Robinson and Annie Wilson Robinson. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ed and...
Jamie Mark O'Conner Sr.
Nov 8, 2021
Jamie Mark O’Conner Sr., age 53, passed away on Monday, November 08, 2021.
He was born on December 14, 1967 to Jessie Thomas Dills and the late Charles O’Conner. Jamie will always be known as a great man and will be greatly missed. He was a former football coach and an avid football fan. He especially liked the Clemson Tigers...
Willard Amos Laws, Jr.
Nov 8, 2021
On the evening of Monday November 8th, 2021, Willard Amos Laws Jr. 65 of Marion, NC left his earthly home after a courageous battle with cancer.
Willard was born August 12, 1956, to Estelle Smith & Willard Amos Laws Sr.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Rodney Laws.
Willard devoted his life to...
Lillion Wingate Cain, III
Nov 8, 2021
Lillion Wingate Cain, III, 55, of Hickory passed away peacefully on November 8 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Wingate will always be remembered for his infectious laughter, razor sharp wit, and generous spirit. Every person he met was left better by his presence. He is survived by his mother, Irene Cain; sister, Jennifer Cain; half- brother Michael...
Douglas George Bartlett
Nov 7, 2021
On the morning of Sunday, November 7, 2021, Douglas George Bartlett passed away at Memorial Campus. A native of McDowell County, Doug was born on February 12, 1953 to the late Willie Bartlett and Ruby Roland Elliott.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, April Dawn Bartlett. Always joking with his friends and family, Doug...
Edward Wayne Elliott
Nov 7, 2021
Mr. Edward Wayne Elliott, age 51, passed away on Sunday, November 07, 2021.
He was born on June 23, 1970, in McDowell County, North Carolina, to Troy Mills Elliott Sr. and the late Gloria Jean Randolph Elliott. Edward attended Lighthouse Church of Lenior. He enjoyed golfing and fishing. He worked most of his life in construction. Edward was a loving...
Ray E. Anderson
Nov 7, 2021
Ray E. Anderson, 87, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away in the late evening hours of Sunday, November 07, 2021 at his residence. A native of Olathe, Kansas, Ray was born on December 17, 1933 to the late Orville Ray Anderson and Kathryn Martin Anderson. Ray served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War on the USS Bataan. He...
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