Obituaries
Kenneth Walter Strickland
May 21, 2021
Kenneth Strickland, 86, of Marion, passed away peacefully at his home on May 21, 2021.
Kenneth was a devoted husband and a loving father and grandfather. Kenneth was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He was also a passionate antique collector who loved collecting bottles. Kenneth retired from Marion Manufacturing and found a second family...
Charles "Chuck" Melvin Spence III
May 21, 2021
Charles Melvin “Chuck” Spence III, 63, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on the evening of Friday, May 21, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.
A native of Pennsylvania, Chuck was born on August 05, 1957 to the late Charles Melvin Spence II and Sarah Louise Turner Coleman.
Chuck was a very...
Sherri Lee Owenby
May 20, 2021
Sherri Lee Walker Owenby, age 70, of Marion, North Carolina, made that wonderful cross over into Heaven at 12:03 a.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Carolinas HealthCare System-Blue Ridge in Morganton, North Carolina. The daughter of the late Carl and Jetta Webb Walker, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on March 05, 1951.
For...
Barbara Laurence Rabb
May 18, 2021
Barbara Laurence Rabb, 62, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at her residence.
She was born on August 19, 1958 in Burke County to the late Clyde Guy Rabb and Jean Nanney Rabb.
Barbara worked as a caregiver for many years. She enjoyed growing up on the Rabb Farm. She was a...
Margie Lou Atkins
May 17, 2021
On the evening of Monday, May 17, 2021, Mrs. Margie Lou Toney Atkins, 81, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with Jesus.
A native of McDowell County, Margie was born May 05, 1940 to the late John Taylor Toney and Dorothy Mae Patterson Toney.
Margie worked at both the Marion General and McDowell Hospitals...
Marilyn England Epley
May 16, 2021
Marilyn England Epley passed from her life here and moved on to her eternal resting place on Sunday, May 16, 2021.
She was born in 1948 to the late Margaret Lois England and Floyd Jefferson England, both of West Marion, North Carolina.
She is survived by three siblings, Gerald England, Margaret Griffin, and Janet Fox. She...
Jessica "Renee" McDaris
May 16, 2021
Jessica “Renee” McDaris, age 41, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away following a short battle with cancer at 9:06 a.m. on the morning of Sunday, May 16, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina. Renee was a native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on November 12, 1979, she was the daughter of the late...
Phyllis Jane Warren
May 15, 2021
Phyllis Jane Searcy Warren, 73, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
She was born on May 14, 1948 in Rutherford County to the late Daniel and Janie Hutchins Searcy. She was preceded in death by siblings, Bryson Searcy, Edgar Searcy, Alvin Searcy, Jerry...
Alma Smith
May 14, 2021
Alma Smith, age 89, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo. The daughter of the late Sydney and Rosa Hicks Harward, she was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on April 25, 1932.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Rebecca Jo Deal
May 14, 2021
Rebecca Jo Hayes Deal, age 71, of Morganton, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Friday, May 14, 2021 at her residence with her loving family by her side. The daughter of the late Rumulus and Ada Transou Hayes, she was born in Wilkes County, North Carolina on July 21, 1949.
An amazing, loving and...
Reginald "Reggie" Claude Moody
May 13, 2021
Reginald “Reggie” Claude Moody, age 73, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 after a long battle with illness. Reggie was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on June 13, 1947 to Claude and Louise Harr Moody.
Reggie served in the United States Army from 1970-73. Once he returned from his tour of duty, he received his bachelor’s degree in...
Rosa Lavada Gibson
May 12, 2021
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 12, 2021, Rosa Lavada Davis Gibson, age 91, of Weaverville, North Carolina, crossed over into her Heavenly home while at the Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation in Weaverville. A native of Buncombe County, North Carolina, she was born on April 28, 1930 and was the daughter of the late William...
Jerome "Ken" Luckey
May 12, 2021
Mr. Jerome “Ken” Luckey, age 72, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. The son of the late Charles and Lucille Lytle Luckey, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on January 02, 1949.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Amanda Dawn Hubbard
May 11, 2021
Amanda Dawn Clark Hubbard, 30, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.
A native of McDowell County, she was born August 30, 1990 to Michael Dewayne Clark and the late Paula McKinney Clark.
Amanda was known as a very caring and loving person. She was a selfless woman, always putting others...
Donna Jean Manis
May 10, 2021
Donna Jean Manis, age 75, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills SECU Inpatient Unit in Forest City, North Carolina. Donna was born in Dade City, Florida on December 19, 1945.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Enoch Manis, Sr.; one son, Enoch Manis, Jr.;...
Daniel Lee Freeman
May 10, 2021
Daniel "Danny" Lee Freeman, age 62, of Nebo, passed away, Monday May 10, 2021 at his residence. A native of Marion, he was born October 6, 1958 to the late Robert and MaeBelle Hutchins Freeman. Danny was preceded in death by one brother Larry Stewart Freeman, and a niece Tiffany Lynn Freeman.
Danny is survived by two brothers...
Joretta "Jody" Roberts
May 9, 2021
Joretta “Jody” Finley Roberts, age 70, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, May 09, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion. The daughter of the late Earl and Gladys Lewis Finley, Jody was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on November 03, 1950.
An avid animal lover, Jody absolutely loved spending time with her daughter and...
Wayne Franklin Smith
May 9, 2021
Mr. Wayne Franklin Smith, age 67, of Morganton, passed away on Sunday, May 09, 2021. He was born on March 28, 1954, in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Lee Forrest and Selma Plemmons Smith.
Wayne enjoyed woodworking and mechanic work, especially on older cars. He loved his pets and watching drag racing.
In addition to his parents, he...
Helen Francis Gladden
May 9, 2021
Mrs. Helen Francis Gladden (Blanton), of Marion, NC, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at the age of 85. She had been a resident of Marion since 1978.
Helen was born to parents Alfred and Susie Blanton in Slope Hollow, Louellen, KY, on November 24, 1935. She was the second of 9 children. Growing up in the coal fields...
Henry David Layfield
May 9, 2021
Henry David Layfield, age 87, passed away on Sunday, May 09, 2021. He was born on December 17, 1933, to the late Guy and Annie Williamson Layfield.
Henry retired from Drexel. He was a loving brother and a friend to everyone.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Layfield.
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Kenneth Walter Strickland
May 21, 2021
Kenneth Strickland, 86, of Marion, passed away peacefully at his home on May 21, 2021.
Kenneth was a devoted husband and a loving father and grandfather. Kenneth was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He was also a passionate antique collector who loved collecting bottles. Kenneth retired from Marion Manufacturing and found a second family...
Charles "Chuck" Melvin Spence III
May 21, 2021
Charles Melvin “Chuck” Spence III, 63, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on the evening of Friday, May 21, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.
A native of Pennsylvania, Chuck was born on August 05, 1957 to the late Charles Melvin Spence II and Sarah Louise Turner Coleman.
Chuck was a very...
Sherri Lee Owenby
May 20, 2021
Sherri Lee Walker Owenby, age 70, of Marion, North Carolina, made that wonderful cross over into Heaven at 12:03 a.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Carolinas HealthCare System-Blue Ridge in Morganton, North Carolina. The daughter of the late Carl and Jetta Webb Walker, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on March 05, 1951.
For...
Barbara Laurence Rabb
May 18, 2021
Barbara Laurence Rabb, 62, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at her residence.
She was born on August 19, 1958 in Burke County to the late Clyde Guy Rabb and Jean Nanney Rabb.
Barbara worked as a caregiver for many years. She enjoyed growing up on the Rabb Farm. She was a...
Margie Lou Atkins
May 17, 2021
On the evening of Monday, May 17, 2021, Mrs. Margie Lou Toney Atkins, 81, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with Jesus.
A native of McDowell County, Margie was born May 05, 1940 to the late John Taylor Toney and Dorothy Mae Patterson Toney.
Margie worked at both the Marion General and McDowell Hospitals...
Marilyn England Epley
May 16, 2021
Marilyn England Epley passed from her life here and moved on to her eternal resting place on Sunday, May 16, 2021.
She was born in 1948 to the late Margaret Lois England and Floyd Jefferson England, both of West Marion, North Carolina.
She is survived by three siblings, Gerald England, Margaret Griffin, and Janet Fox. She...
Jessica "Renee" McDaris
May 16, 2021
Jessica “Renee” McDaris, age 41, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away following a short battle with cancer at 9:06 a.m. on the morning of Sunday, May 16, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina. Renee was a native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on November 12, 1979, she was the daughter of the late...
Phyllis Jane Warren
May 15, 2021
Phyllis Jane Searcy Warren, 73, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
She was born on May 14, 1948 in Rutherford County to the late Daniel and Janie Hutchins Searcy. She was preceded in death by siblings, Bryson Searcy, Edgar Searcy, Alvin Searcy, Jerry...
Alma Smith
May 14, 2021
Alma Smith, age 89, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo. The daughter of the late Sydney and Rosa Hicks Harward, she was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on April 25, 1932.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Rebecca Jo Deal
May 14, 2021
Rebecca Jo Hayes Deal, age 71, of Morganton, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Friday, May 14, 2021 at her residence with her loving family by her side. The daughter of the late Rumulus and Ada Transou Hayes, she was born in Wilkes County, North Carolina on July 21, 1949.
An amazing, loving and...
Reginald "Reggie" Claude Moody
May 13, 2021
Reginald “Reggie” Claude Moody, age 73, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 after a long battle with illness. Reggie was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on June 13, 1947 to Claude and Louise Harr Moody.
Reggie served in the United States Army from 1970-73. Once he returned from his tour of duty, he received his bachelor’s degree in...
Rosa Lavada Gibson
May 12, 2021
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 12, 2021, Rosa Lavada Davis Gibson, age 91, of Weaverville, North Carolina, crossed over into her Heavenly home while at the Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation in Weaverville. A native of Buncombe County, North Carolina, she was born on April 28, 1930 and was the daughter of the late William...
Jerome "Ken" Luckey
May 12, 2021
Mr. Jerome “Ken” Luckey, age 72, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. The son of the late Charles and Lucille Lytle Luckey, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on January 02, 1949.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Amanda Dawn Hubbard
May 11, 2021
Amanda Dawn Clark Hubbard, 30, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.
A native of McDowell County, she was born August 30, 1990 to Michael Dewayne Clark and the late Paula McKinney Clark.
Amanda was known as a very caring and loving person. She was a selfless woman, always putting others...
Donna Jean Manis
May 10, 2021
Donna Jean Manis, age 75, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills SECU Inpatient Unit in Forest City, North Carolina. Donna was born in Dade City, Florida on December 19, 1945.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Enoch Manis, Sr.; one son, Enoch Manis, Jr.;...
Daniel Lee Freeman
May 10, 2021
Daniel "Danny" Lee Freeman, age 62, of Nebo, passed away, Monday May 10, 2021 at his residence. A native of Marion, he was born October 6, 1958 to the late Robert and MaeBelle Hutchins Freeman. Danny was preceded in death by one brother Larry Stewart Freeman, and a niece Tiffany Lynn Freeman.
Danny is survived by two brothers...
Joretta "Jody" Roberts
May 9, 2021
Joretta “Jody” Finley Roberts, age 70, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, May 09, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion. The daughter of the late Earl and Gladys Lewis Finley, Jody was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on November 03, 1950.
An avid animal lover, Jody absolutely loved spending time with her daughter and...
Wayne Franklin Smith
May 9, 2021
Mr. Wayne Franklin Smith, age 67, of Morganton, passed away on Sunday, May 09, 2021. He was born on March 28, 1954, in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Lee Forrest and Selma Plemmons Smith.
Wayne enjoyed woodworking and mechanic work, especially on older cars. He loved his pets and watching drag racing.
In addition to his parents, he...
Helen Francis Gladden
May 9, 2021
Mrs. Helen Francis Gladden (Blanton), of Marion, NC, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at the age of 85. She had been a resident of Marion since 1978.
Helen was born to parents Alfred and Susie Blanton in Slope Hollow, Louellen, KY, on November 24, 1935. She was the second of 9 children. Growing up in the coal fields...
Henry David Layfield
May 9, 2021
Henry David Layfield, age 87, passed away on Sunday, May 09, 2021. He was born on December 17, 1933, to the late Guy and Annie Williamson Layfield.
Henry retired from Drexel. He was a loving brother and a friend to everyone.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Layfield.
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