Obituaries
Lex Gibbs
Sep 11, 2021
On the morning of Saturday, September 11, 2021, Lex Gibbs passed away at his residence with his loved ones by his side. A native of McDowell County, Lex was born on June 12, 1974 to Sue Crawford Gibbs and the late Dan Gibbs.
Lex was employed at the Marion Post Office for over twenty-seven years where he rarely missed a...
Floyd Bailey
Sep 11, 2021
Floyd Bailey, age 73, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Davis Regional Medical Center. A native of McDowell County, Floyd was born on September 30, 1947 to the late Justice and Christine Roberts Bailey.
He preceded in death by a son, Scott Bailey.
Floyd was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who enjoyed working with...
Carolyn Jane Radford
Sep 11, 2021
Carolyn Jane Radford passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021.
Arrangements will be announced once finalized.
Louis Anthony Liounis, Jr.
Sep 10, 2021
Louis Anthony Liounis, Jr., 90, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021, after a short illness. A native of Glens Falls, New York, he was born on May 27, 1931 to the late Louis Anthony Liounis, Sr. and Julia Sanders Liounis. He is also preceded in death by his younger brother, Robert Liounis. Lou was a standout...
William "Bill" Robert Ward
Sep 10, 2021
William "Bill" Robert Ward passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Autumn Care of Saluda. A native of Terre Haute, Indiana, Bill was born on June 2, 1942 to the late Arnold Ward and Maxine Heilderman.
In accordance with his wishes, no services will be held.
Kimberly Ann Robinson Rector
Sep 9, 2021
Kimberly Ann Robinson Rector, 58, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, September 09, 2021 at Asheville Specialty Hospital. She was born on August 24, 1963 to Mary Frances Hogan Robinson and the late Charles Denver Robinson. Kimberly enjoyed worshipping with her church family, Calvary Temple Church. She was very involved in the church. She was the most kindhearted soul...
Kenneth Ray Messer
Sep 9, 2021
Kenneth Ray Messer, age 82, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Memorial Mission-McDowell. A native of Blunt County, Tennessee, Kenneth was born on September 6, 1939 to the late John and Mildred Mullins Messer.
He is preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Ray Messer, Jr.
Kenneth was a truck driver until he retired...
Todd Winfred Crisp
Sep 9, 2021
On the morning of Thursday, September 9, 2021, Todd Winfred Crisp passed away at Carolinas Healthcare-Blue Ridge. A native of Burke County, Todd was born on February 12, 1966 to the late Alfred Crisp, Jr. and Essie Mae March Crisp. He is also preceded in death by three siblings, Keith Crisp, Lori Ann Crisp, and Renee Crisp. Todd was known...
Walter Vance Webb
Sep 8, 2021
Walter Vance Webb, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, September 08, 2021. He was born to the late Duried and Grace Boone Webb, on April 22, 1947, in Yancey County, North Carolina.
Walter retired from Ethan Allen with more than 35 years of service. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Walter loved his family, especially all of his...
Marilyn Perkins McIntosh
Sep 8, 2021
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 8, 2021, Marilyn Perkins McIntosh passed away at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center. She was born on December 7, 1957 in McDowell County to the late Stanley and Cleo Wall Perkins.
She is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Lauren Wyatt and half-brother, James “Dinky” Perkins. Marilyn attended Clinchfield Methodist Church. She enjoyed...
Donald Ray Johnson
Sep 8, 2021
Donald Ray Johnson, age 85, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Memorial Campus in Asheville. A native of Maryville, Tennessee, Don was born on October 29, 1935 to the late Nola Johnson. He is preceded in death by his son, Paxton “Packy” Johnson and two grandchildren, Daniel Maynor and Erica Johnson Walker. Don was...
Joseph Robert McMinn
Sep 8, 2021
Joseph Robert McMinn, passed away peacefully on the night of Wednesday, September 8, 2021. He shared his passion for children with the many educators and families he touched with over forty years of service. Training teachers, serving as a mentor, and caring for hundreds of students by providing security, a knowledgeable and dedicated staff and tremendous love. Some of his...
Randall "Randy" Lee Smith
Sep 7, 2021
Randall “Randy” Lee Smith, 60, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, September 07, 2021 at Carolinas HealthCare System- Blue Ridge.
A native of McDowell County, he was born October 18, 1960 to the late Charles Smith and Verdie Brooks Smith. Randy spent 32 years of his life serving in law enforcement including McDowell County and the town of Norwood,...
Estelle Pyatt Allman
Sep 6, 2021
Estelle Pyatt Allman of Marion, NC went to her heavenly home on September 06, 2021. She was born June 09, 1928 to the late Henry and Nola Pyatt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Allman; four brothers, Wade, T.H., Ray, and Ben Pyatt; two sisters, Beatrice Mainner, Dorothy Hensley; plus four sisters-in-law, Elsie, Mary, Dot, and Pat...
Tristan Ryan Reel
Sep 6, 2021
Tristan Ryan Reel, age 24, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, September 06, 2021. He was born February 05, 1997 in Burke County to Richard Lee Reel and Cecilia Webb Reel. Tristan had a very sweet spirit and had a million friends. He never met a stranger and was loved by all who knew him. He also loved his...
Maria Astello
Sep 6, 2021
Maria Astello, de 66 años, de Marion, Carolina del Norte, falleció el lunes 6 de septiembre de 2021 rodeada de su familia en Carolinas Healthcare-Blue Ridge. María nació el 9 de marzo de 1955 del fallecido Octaviano Astello y Paula Muniz.
María era originaria de Tamaulipas, México y nació en un hermoso pueblo llamado Tula, donde creció con sus...
Jacob William Bowman
Sep 6, 2021
Jacob William Bowman, 51, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Monday evening, September 06, 2021 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
He was born in McDowell County on July 24, 1970 to Vonda Bowman Lowery. Jacob, who never met a stranger, enjoyed laughing and cutting up with his friends and family. He loved fishing, hunting, woodworking, and tending to his bees. He...
James Douglas Biddix
Sep 5, 2021
Mr. James Douglas Biddix entered into his heavenly home with Jesus, Sunday, September 5, 2021. He was born on September 18, 1944 to Mr. Herbert Biddix, Sr. and Mrs. Laura Lowery Biddix.
He is preceded in death by a son, Jason Douglas Biddix; two brothers, Arnold Biddix and Delmar Biddix and four sisters, Agnes B. Carmney, Lula B. Burleson, Peggy...
Jerry Wayne Anderson
Sep 2, 2021
Jerry Wayne Anderson, 64, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 02, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side.
A native of McDowell County, he was born May 11, 1957 to the late Joseph Ray Anderson and Thelma Copely Anderson. Jerry was known as a hard worker who was always helping others. He was a...
Rev. Johnny Linton Trumble
Sep 1, 2021
Rev. Johnny Linton Trumble, 49, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, September 01, 2021 at Mission Hospital McDowell. He was born in Burke County on June 13, 1972 to Molly Crisp Davis and the late Leonard Linton Trumble. He is also preceded in death by a stepchild, Shawn Williams. Johnny worked in construction most of his life. He had...
Lex Gibbs
Sep 11, 2021
On the morning of Saturday, September 11, 2021, Lex Gibbs passed away at his residence with his loved ones by his side. A native of McDowell County, Lex was born on June 12, 1974 to Sue Crawford Gibbs and the late Dan Gibbs.
Lex was employed at the Marion Post Office for over twenty-seven years where he rarely missed a...
Floyd Bailey
Sep 11, 2021
Floyd Bailey, age 73, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Davis Regional Medical Center. A native of McDowell County, Floyd was born on September 30, 1947 to the late Justice and Christine Roberts Bailey.
He preceded in death by a son, Scott Bailey.
Floyd was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who enjoyed working with...
Carolyn Jane Radford
Sep 11, 2021
Carolyn Jane Radford passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021.
Arrangements will be announced once finalized.
Louis Anthony Liounis, Jr.
Sep 10, 2021
Louis Anthony Liounis, Jr., 90, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021, after a short illness. A native of Glens Falls, New York, he was born on May 27, 1931 to the late Louis Anthony Liounis, Sr. and Julia Sanders Liounis. He is also preceded in death by his younger brother, Robert Liounis. Lou was a standout...
William "Bill" Robert Ward
Sep 10, 2021
William "Bill" Robert Ward passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Autumn Care of Saluda. A native of Terre Haute, Indiana, Bill was born on June 2, 1942 to the late Arnold Ward and Maxine Heilderman.
In accordance with his wishes, no services will be held.
Kimberly Ann Robinson Rector
Sep 9, 2021
Kimberly Ann Robinson Rector, 58, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, September 09, 2021 at Asheville Specialty Hospital. She was born on August 24, 1963 to Mary Frances Hogan Robinson and the late Charles Denver Robinson. Kimberly enjoyed worshipping with her church family, Calvary Temple Church. She was very involved in the church. She was the most kindhearted soul...
Kenneth Ray Messer
Sep 9, 2021
Kenneth Ray Messer, age 82, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Memorial Mission-McDowell. A native of Blunt County, Tennessee, Kenneth was born on September 6, 1939 to the late John and Mildred Mullins Messer.
He is preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Ray Messer, Jr.
Kenneth was a truck driver until he retired...
Todd Winfred Crisp
Sep 9, 2021
On the morning of Thursday, September 9, 2021, Todd Winfred Crisp passed away at Carolinas Healthcare-Blue Ridge. A native of Burke County, Todd was born on February 12, 1966 to the late Alfred Crisp, Jr. and Essie Mae March Crisp. He is also preceded in death by three siblings, Keith Crisp, Lori Ann Crisp, and Renee Crisp. Todd was known...
Walter Vance Webb
Sep 8, 2021
Walter Vance Webb, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, September 08, 2021. He was born to the late Duried and Grace Boone Webb, on April 22, 1947, in Yancey County, North Carolina.
Walter retired from Ethan Allen with more than 35 years of service. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Walter loved his family, especially all of his...
Marilyn Perkins McIntosh
Sep 8, 2021
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 8, 2021, Marilyn Perkins McIntosh passed away at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center. She was born on December 7, 1957 in McDowell County to the late Stanley and Cleo Wall Perkins.
She is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Lauren Wyatt and half-brother, James “Dinky” Perkins. Marilyn attended Clinchfield Methodist Church. She enjoyed...
Donald Ray Johnson
Sep 8, 2021
Donald Ray Johnson, age 85, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Memorial Campus in Asheville. A native of Maryville, Tennessee, Don was born on October 29, 1935 to the late Nola Johnson. He is preceded in death by his son, Paxton “Packy” Johnson and two grandchildren, Daniel Maynor and Erica Johnson Walker. Don was...
Joseph Robert McMinn
Sep 8, 2021
Joseph Robert McMinn, passed away peacefully on the night of Wednesday, September 8, 2021. He shared his passion for children with the many educators and families he touched with over forty years of service. Training teachers, serving as a mentor, and caring for hundreds of students by providing security, a knowledgeable and dedicated staff and tremendous love. Some of his...
Randall "Randy" Lee Smith
Sep 7, 2021
Randall “Randy” Lee Smith, 60, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, September 07, 2021 at Carolinas HealthCare System- Blue Ridge.
A native of McDowell County, he was born October 18, 1960 to the late Charles Smith and Verdie Brooks Smith. Randy spent 32 years of his life serving in law enforcement including McDowell County and the town of Norwood,...
Estelle Pyatt Allman
Sep 6, 2021
Estelle Pyatt Allman of Marion, NC went to her heavenly home on September 06, 2021. She was born June 09, 1928 to the late Henry and Nola Pyatt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Allman; four brothers, Wade, T.H., Ray, and Ben Pyatt; two sisters, Beatrice Mainner, Dorothy Hensley; plus four sisters-in-law, Elsie, Mary, Dot, and Pat...
Tristan Ryan Reel
Sep 6, 2021
Tristan Ryan Reel, age 24, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, September 06, 2021. He was born February 05, 1997 in Burke County to Richard Lee Reel and Cecilia Webb Reel. Tristan had a very sweet spirit and had a million friends. He never met a stranger and was loved by all who knew him. He also loved his...
Maria Astello
Sep 6, 2021
Maria Astello, de 66 años, de Marion, Carolina del Norte, falleció el lunes 6 de septiembre de 2021 rodeada de su familia en Carolinas Healthcare-Blue Ridge. María nació el 9 de marzo de 1955 del fallecido Octaviano Astello y Paula Muniz.
María era originaria de Tamaulipas, México y nació en un hermoso pueblo llamado Tula, donde creció con sus...
Jacob William Bowman
Sep 6, 2021
Jacob William Bowman, 51, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Monday evening, September 06, 2021 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
He was born in McDowell County on July 24, 1970 to Vonda Bowman Lowery. Jacob, who never met a stranger, enjoyed laughing and cutting up with his friends and family. He loved fishing, hunting, woodworking, and tending to his bees. He...
James Douglas Biddix
Sep 5, 2021
Mr. James Douglas Biddix entered into his heavenly home with Jesus, Sunday, September 5, 2021. He was born on September 18, 1944 to Mr. Herbert Biddix, Sr. and Mrs. Laura Lowery Biddix.
He is preceded in death by a son, Jason Douglas Biddix; two brothers, Arnold Biddix and Delmar Biddix and four sisters, Agnes B. Carmney, Lula B. Burleson, Peggy...
Jerry Wayne Anderson
Sep 2, 2021
Jerry Wayne Anderson, 64, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 02, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side.
A native of McDowell County, he was born May 11, 1957 to the late Joseph Ray Anderson and Thelma Copely Anderson. Jerry was known as a hard worker who was always helping others. He was a...
Rev. Johnny Linton Trumble
Sep 1, 2021
Rev. Johnny Linton Trumble, 49, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, September 01, 2021 at Mission Hospital McDowell. He was born in Burke County on June 13, 1972 to Molly Crisp Davis and the late Leonard Linton Trumble. He is also preceded in death by a stepchild, Shawn Williams. Johnny worked in construction most of his life. He had...
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