Obituaries

Roger Hoover

Roger Hoover

Jun 20, 2021

In the early morning hours of Sunday, June 20, 2021, Mr. Roger Hoover, age 74, of the Buck Creek Community passed away at his residence.  A native of Yancey County, North Carolina, he was born on Christmas Eve (December 24th) 1946 and was the son of the late Herman and Marjorie Robinson Hoover. A member of Sunnyvale Baptist Church, Roger enjoyed...

Hazel Banks

Hazel Banks

Jun 20, 2021

Hazel Bartlett Banks, age 87, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at her residence in Marion, North Carolina with her loved ones at her side. Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on October 22, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Bulo and Thelma Thompson Bartlett.

Following 38 years serving as a nurse’s assistant, Hazel absolutely loved helping others....

Dr. Lawrence Manship

Dr. Lawrence Manship

Jun 19, 2021

Dr. Lawrence Louis Manship, age 66, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021, at his residence. He was born March 27, 1955, in Elyria, Ohio, the son of the late Lawrence and Vivian Raybourn Manship. Lawrence was a Christian and he worked as a general surgeon at McDowell Hospital in Marion, North Carolina. He enjoyed playing the...

Jimmy Wright

Jimmy Wright

Jun 19, 2021

Jimmy Nelson Wright, age 70, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Care Partners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. He was born on December 5, 1950 in Wilkes County, North Carolina. Jimmy was a special person who enjoyed life to it’s fullest. He loved listening to music especially Motown style. He loved everyone and never...

Gregory Holtzclaw

Gregory Holtzclaw

Jun 18, 2021

Gregory Lee Holtzclaw, age 55, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born on March 12, 1966 to Betty Bright Holtzclaw and the late James Holtzclaw. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Paul Proctor. Greg was a...

Eual Owens

Eual Owens

Jun 18, 2021

Eual Clark Owens, 82, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, he was born January 06, 1939 to the late Orvill and Addie Davis Owens. Having retired from Rockwell, Eual worked as a welder for most of his life. Music was his...

Gurthie Hunter

Gurthie Hunter

Jun 18, 2021

Gurthie Morgan Hunter, 94, of Marion, North Carolina, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, June 18, 2021 at Fair Haven Home in Bostic. Gurthie was born April 13, 1927 and grew up in Glenwood. She started working in the hosiery mill before her and her husband, Roy, started Hunter’s Livermush in 1955. She worked there until she...

Rosalie Ollis

Rosalie Ollis

Jun 18, 2021

Rosalie McKinney Ollis, 67, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. She was born in Avery County on December 12, 1953 to the late Fred McKinney and Zennie Mae Taylor McKinney. Rosalie enjoyed tending to her flowers and searching for four leaf clovers. She also liked to visit Mountain Paradise....

Jeffrey Teaster

Jeffrey Teaster

Jun 16, 2021

On the morning of Wednesday, June 16, 2021, Jeffrey Wayne Teaster passed away at Memorial Campus in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, Jeff was born on April 9, 1973 to the late Terry Teaster and Patricia Bartlett Thomas. Jeff enjoyed listening to rock music, reading and watching movies. He was a loving father, brother and grandfather. Jeff mostly enjoyed...

Russell McDaniel

Russell McDaniel

Jun 15, 2021

On Tuesday, June 15, 2021, Mr. Russell Eugene McDaniel, 79, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord at his residence. He was born in Rutherford County on October 12, 1941 to Clover Elliott McDaniel and the late Grady Clarence McDaniel. Eugene was a faithful member of Zion Hill Baptist Church, where he served as the sound...

Tyson Laney

Tyson Laney

Jun 14, 2021

In the early morning hours of Monday, June 14, 2021, Neil Tyson Laney, 74, of Durham, North Carolina and formerly of Marion, passed away at his residence. He was born December 01, 1946, to the late Loren Molly Laney and Wilma Ashe Laney. While born in Maryville, Tennessee, he grew up on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina, a...

Michael Gallery

Michael Gallery

Jun 12, 2021

Mr. Gallery was born March 9, 1950, in Charlotte, North Carolina.  His family later moved to Florence, South Carolina, where he lived before his college years.  After graduating from the Law School of The University of South Carolina he moved to Columbia, South Carolina, before retiring to Bakersville, North Carolina. Mr. Gallery received his undergraduate degree from Belmont Abbey, in...

Lucille Duncan

Lucille Duncan

Jun 12, 2021

Lucille Lane Duncan, 91, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion. A native of McDowell County, Lucille was born October 20, 1929 to the late Nollie Ray Lane and Tina Buchanan Lane. A 1947 graduate of Glenwood High School, Lucille went on to graduate from Mission Hospital School of Nursing in June...

Vernon Worley

Vernon Worley

Jun 11, 2021

 

 

On the evening of Friday, June 11, 2021, Vernon Worley shed the chains of this life and entered his eternal rest.

 

Born December 24, 1928 to Henry Worley and Sylvanie Buckner Worley.  He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Myrtle Baker, Winston Worley, Duran Worley, Burder Worley, Nan Wright and Alton Worley.  Also preceding him were...

Kathy Lynn Webb

Kathy Lynn Webb

Jun 10, 2021

 

 

Kathy Lynn Webb, age 62, passed away peacefully at her residence in Morganton, North Carolina on Thursday, June 10, 2021.  A native of Surry County, North Carolina, born on April 14, 1959 she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Ollie Watson Cox. 

 

She was preceded in death by, in addition to her parents, two brothers,...

Maureen J. Stainbrook

Maureen J. Stainbrook

Jun 10, 2021

 

 

Maureen Murphy Stainbrook, age 88, of Asheville, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Aston Park Health Care Center in Asheville. She was born on December 22, 1932.

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Stainbrook who passed away on December 11, 2019.

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Vickey Nelson

Vickey Nelson

Jun 9, 2021

 

 

Vickey Owens Nelson, age 63, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on the evening of Wednesday, June 09, 2021 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  The daughter of the late John Lewis Owens, Sr. and Edith White Owens, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on August 05, 1957.

 

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Glenn Morgan

Glenn Morgan

Jun 9, 2021

 

 

Glenn Morgan, age 68, of Ellenboro, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, June 09, 2021 at Rutherford Regional Health System in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.  The son of the late Whitey and Thelma Morgan, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on March 03, 1953.

 

A member of Faith Tabernacle Church in Marion, Glenn enjoyed taking walks...

Deborah Lynne Puett

Deborah Lynne Puett

Jun 9, 2021

 

 

Deborah Lynne Hicks Puett, passed away at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville on Wednesday, June 09, 2021.  She was born August 21, 1955 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Betty Copeland Hicks and Willard Ray Hicks.  Deborah grew up on East Concord Street in Morganton and graduated from Morganton High School.  While working as a...

Lawrence Edgar Elliott

Lawrence Edgar Elliott

Jun 8, 2021

Mr. Lawrence Edgar Elliott, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, June 08, 2021. He was the son of the late Commodore Taft and Eva Garrison Elliott, on June 06, 1936 in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Lawrence was a mentor to anyone who needed help. He loved to fix things, especially cars. He also loved Jeep’s, working outside in the yard...

Roger Hoover

Roger Hoover

Jun 20, 2021

In the early morning hours of Sunday, June 20, 2021, Mr. Roger Hoover, age 74, of the Buck Creek Community passed away at his residence.  A native of Yancey County, North Carolina, he was born on Christmas Eve (December 24th) 1946 and was the son of the late Herman and Marjorie Robinson Hoover. A member of Sunnyvale Baptist Church, Roger enjoyed...

Hazel Banks

Hazel Banks

Jun 20, 2021

Hazel Bartlett Banks, age 87, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at her residence in Marion, North Carolina with her loved ones at her side. Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on October 22, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Bulo and Thelma Thompson Bartlett.

Following 38 years serving as a nurse’s assistant, Hazel absolutely loved helping others....

Dr. Lawrence Manship

Dr. Lawrence Manship

Jun 19, 2021

Dr. Lawrence Louis Manship, age 66, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021, at his residence. He was born March 27, 1955, in Elyria, Ohio, the son of the late Lawrence and Vivian Raybourn Manship. Lawrence was a Christian and he worked as a general surgeon at McDowell Hospital in Marion, North Carolina. He enjoyed playing the...

Jimmy Wright

Jimmy Wright

Jun 19, 2021

Jimmy Nelson Wright, age 70, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Care Partners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. He was born on December 5, 1950 in Wilkes County, North Carolina. Jimmy was a special person who enjoyed life to it’s fullest. He loved listening to music especially Motown style. He loved everyone and never...

Gregory Holtzclaw

Gregory Holtzclaw

Jun 18, 2021

Gregory Lee Holtzclaw, age 55, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born on March 12, 1966 to Betty Bright Holtzclaw and the late James Holtzclaw. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Paul Proctor. Greg was a...

Eual Owens

Eual Owens

Jun 18, 2021

Eual Clark Owens, 82, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, he was born January 06, 1939 to the late Orvill and Addie Davis Owens. Having retired from Rockwell, Eual worked as a welder for most of his life. Music was his...

Gurthie Hunter

Gurthie Hunter

Jun 18, 2021

Gurthie Morgan Hunter, 94, of Marion, North Carolina, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, June 18, 2021 at Fair Haven Home in Bostic. Gurthie was born April 13, 1927 and grew up in Glenwood. She started working in the hosiery mill before her and her husband, Roy, started Hunter’s Livermush in 1955. She worked there until she...

Rosalie Ollis

Rosalie Ollis

Jun 18, 2021

Rosalie McKinney Ollis, 67, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. She was born in Avery County on December 12, 1953 to the late Fred McKinney and Zennie Mae Taylor McKinney. Rosalie enjoyed tending to her flowers and searching for four leaf clovers. She also liked to visit Mountain Paradise....

Jeffrey Teaster

Jeffrey Teaster

Jun 16, 2021

On the morning of Wednesday, June 16, 2021, Jeffrey Wayne Teaster passed away at Memorial Campus in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, Jeff was born on April 9, 1973 to the late Terry Teaster and Patricia Bartlett Thomas. Jeff enjoyed listening to rock music, reading and watching movies. He was a loving father, brother and grandfather. Jeff mostly enjoyed...

Russell McDaniel

Russell McDaniel

Jun 15, 2021

On Tuesday, June 15, 2021, Mr. Russell Eugene McDaniel, 79, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord at his residence. He was born in Rutherford County on October 12, 1941 to Clover Elliott McDaniel and the late Grady Clarence McDaniel. Eugene was a faithful member of Zion Hill Baptist Church, where he served as the sound...

Tyson Laney

Tyson Laney

Jun 14, 2021

In the early morning hours of Monday, June 14, 2021, Neil Tyson Laney, 74, of Durham, North Carolina and formerly of Marion, passed away at his residence. He was born December 01, 1946, to the late Loren Molly Laney and Wilma Ashe Laney. While born in Maryville, Tennessee, he grew up on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina, a...

Michael Gallery

Michael Gallery

Jun 12, 2021

Mr. Gallery was born March 9, 1950, in Charlotte, North Carolina.  His family later moved to Florence, South Carolina, where he lived before his college years.  After graduating from the Law School of The University of South Carolina he moved to Columbia, South Carolina, before retiring to Bakersville, North Carolina. Mr. Gallery received his undergraduate degree from Belmont Abbey, in...

Lucille Duncan

Lucille Duncan

Jun 12, 2021

Lucille Lane Duncan, 91, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion. A native of McDowell County, Lucille was born October 20, 1929 to the late Nollie Ray Lane and Tina Buchanan Lane. A 1947 graduate of Glenwood High School, Lucille went on to graduate from Mission Hospital School of Nursing in June...

Vernon Worley

Vernon Worley

Jun 11, 2021

 

 

On the evening of Friday, June 11, 2021, Vernon Worley shed the chains of this life and entered his eternal rest.

 

Born December 24, 1928 to Henry Worley and Sylvanie Buckner Worley.  He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Myrtle Baker, Winston Worley, Duran Worley, Burder Worley, Nan Wright and Alton Worley.  Also preceding him were...

Kathy Lynn Webb

Kathy Lynn Webb

Jun 10, 2021

 

 

Kathy Lynn Webb, age 62, passed away peacefully at her residence in Morganton, North Carolina on Thursday, June 10, 2021.  A native of Surry County, North Carolina, born on April 14, 1959 she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Ollie Watson Cox. 

 

She was preceded in death by, in addition to her parents, two brothers,...

Maureen J. Stainbrook

Maureen J. Stainbrook

Jun 10, 2021

 

 

Maureen Murphy Stainbrook, age 88, of Asheville, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Aston Park Health Care Center in Asheville. She was born on December 22, 1932.

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Stainbrook who passed away on December 11, 2019.

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Vickey Nelson

Vickey Nelson

Jun 9, 2021

 

 

Vickey Owens Nelson, age 63, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on the evening of Wednesday, June 09, 2021 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  The daughter of the late John Lewis Owens, Sr. and Edith White Owens, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on August 05, 1957.

 

In...

Glenn Morgan

Glenn Morgan

Jun 9, 2021

 

 

Glenn Morgan, age 68, of Ellenboro, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, June 09, 2021 at Rutherford Regional Health System in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.  The son of the late Whitey and Thelma Morgan, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on March 03, 1953.

 

A member of Faith Tabernacle Church in Marion, Glenn enjoyed taking walks...

Deborah Lynne Puett

Deborah Lynne Puett

Jun 9, 2021

 

 

Deborah Lynne Hicks Puett, passed away at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville on Wednesday, June 09, 2021.  She was born August 21, 1955 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Betty Copeland Hicks and Willard Ray Hicks.  Deborah grew up on East Concord Street in Morganton and graduated from Morganton High School.  While working as a...

Lawrence Edgar Elliott

Lawrence Edgar Elliott

Jun 8, 2021

Mr. Lawrence Edgar Elliott, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, June 08, 2021. He was the son of the late Commodore Taft and Eva Garrison Elliott, on June 06, 1936 in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Lawrence was a mentor to anyone who needed help. He loved to fix things, especially cars. He also loved Jeep’s, working outside in the yard...

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