Obituaries
David M. Hester, Sr.
Apr 2, 2021
Mr. David M. Hester, Sr., age 82, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, April 02, 2021 with his loved ones at his side. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on October 04, 1938, he was the son of the late Con and Mary Ellen Hoyle Hester.
In addition to...
James "Doyle" Lytle
Mar 31, 2021
James “Doyle” Lytle, age 71, of the Montford Cove Community, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at his residence. The son of Helen Lytle Groner of Tampa, Florida, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on February 05, 1950.
A veteran of the United States Army, Doyle was an avid fisherman. A “diehard” University...
Ruben Swafford
Mar 29, 2021
Ruben Swafford, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 29, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Ruben was born April 06, 1931 to the late Clifton Doc Swafford and Beulah Lee Carswell Swafford. He was a lifelong resident of Nebo, North Carolina.
Ruben lived life to the fullest, and was well known as a family man...
William "Marshall" Bates
Mar 27, 2021
William “Marshall” Bates, age 57, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 after an extended illness. His loving family was at his side.
A native of McDowell County, he was born on November 14, 1963 to the late George L. Bates and Shirley R. Bates.
Marshall enjoyed working with his hands, and he...
Mary Louise Casselman
Mar 27, 2021
On the night of Saturday, March 27, 2021, Mary Louise Casselman, age 81, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at her residence following an extended illness. The daughter of the late Paul and Geneva Waddell, she was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on July 24, 1939.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Carl Hall, Sr.
Mar 24, 2021
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 24, 2021, Carl Hall, age 96, of Nebo, left this earthly home to reunite with his late wife, Ruby Geneva Hall in Heaven. Carl was born November 26, 1924, to the late Tom and Gertrude Hall and was one of six siblings.
Carl was a decorated veteran of WWII,...
Ruth Wilson Hodge
Mar 22, 2021
Ruth Wilson Hodge, 92, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion.
A native of Gaston County, she was born October 24, 1928 to the late King David Wilson and Cordie Osborne Wilson.
Ruth was a winder in the textile industry. She was a member of East Marion Pentecostal...
Joyce Ivey Estes
Mar 21, 2021
Mrs. Joyce Rumfelt Estes, age 87 closed her eyes on this earth and opened them in heaven in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was also united with her husband of 49 years Leonard Lee Estes, Sr. Joyce was born in McDowell County on March 3, 1934 to Houston and Eursley Rhom Rumfelt.
In addition...
Novella "Betty" Rumfelt
Mar 20, 2021
Novella “Betty” Rumfelt, age 100, of Nebo, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on the morning of Saturday, March 20, 2021 at her residence. Her loving family was by her side. The daughter of the late Wade and Bessie Page Usery, she was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on March 26, 1920.
In addition...
Sherry Lee Andrews
Mar 20, 2021
Sherry Lee Andrews, age 44, of Hickory, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at her residence.
Born in McDowell County on March 07, 1977, she was the daughter of Edward Lee Andrews and Martha Ballard Foster.
Sherry was employed at H.T. Hackney in Conover. She was known as a fun-loving person who enjoyed life. She...
Cynthia Ellen French
Mar 20, 2021
Cynthia Ellen French, age 59, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at Mission Hospital-McDowell on Saturday, March 20, 2021. The daughter of the late Basil and Bertie Marshal French, she was born in High Point, North Carolina on March 04, 1962.
Cynthia, who proudly served as a certified nursing assistant, loved caring for children.
A loving...
Gary Dean Murphy
Mar 17, 2021
Mr. Gary Dean Murphy, age 71, of Burnsville, North Carolina, made that wonderful cross over into Heaven on the night of Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville with his loved ones at his side. The son of Maude Huskins Murphy of Burnsville and the late Vernie Murphy, he was born in Marion,...
Richard Dean Hollifield
Mar 16, 2021
Richard Dean Hollifield, 61, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on the morning of Tuesday, March 16, 2021.
A native of McDowell County, Richard was born on May 12, 1959 to Richard Gene Hollifield and the late Christine Gibbs Hollifield Faries.
Richard had a big heart, and he truly loved everyone he...
Joanne Young
Mar 15, 2021
On the night of Monday, March 15, 2021, Joanne Port Young, age 79, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. Born in Georgetown, South Carolina on August 11, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Molly Etheridge Port.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Shelley McMahan
Mar 14, 2021
Shelley Elliott McMahan, age 68, passed away at her residence in Old Fort, North Carolina on the morning of Sunday, March 14, 2021. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, she was born on February 14, 1953 to the late Hobert and Betty Jean Elliott.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one...
Jeffrey Bryon Simerly
Mar 12, 2021
Jeffrey Bryon Simerly, age 49, of Marion, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Friday, March 12, 2021 in Sanford, North Carolina.
He was born in Guilford County on August 12, 1971 to the late Jessee Simerly and Bonnie Wilson Simerly.
Jeffrey was a great and loving husband, father, and brother and a...
Gary Dean Lewis
Mar 12, 2021
Gary Dean Lewis, 60, of Whittier, North Carolina, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
A native of McDowell County, he was born April 23, 1960 to Betty Bartlett Lewis and the late Robert R. Lewis.
Gary worked as the manager at the Qualla Inn in Whittier. He...
John Calvin Ayers
Mar 12, 2021
John Calvin Ayers, age 54, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville on Friday, March 12, 2021.
He was born in McDowell County on January 24, 1967 to Ruby Hensley Ayers and the late John Ayers.
John was a dedicated member of West Court Baptist Church where...
Randy Lee Williams
Mar 11, 2021
Randy Lee Williams, 63, of Mather, CA (native of Marion, NC), passed away unexpectedly of heart conditions at home on March 11, 2021.
Randy married Virginia McCall, the love of his life and best friend, September 12, 1975. They were able to celebrate over 45 years of love for one another. Randy is survived by his wife Virginia,...
Gary Eugene Clontz
Mar 11, 2021
“Don’t look for me in a mansion, or walking on the streets of gold. I will be waiting for you just inside the gates. I will be there, mowing the grass.” As of March 11, 2021, Gary Eugene Clontz (born June 18, 1968) is there, just inside the pearly gates alongside his father Roy Eugene Clontz and Stacy...
David M. Hester, Sr.
Apr 2, 2021
Mr. David M. Hester, Sr., age 82, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, April 02, 2021 with his loved ones at his side. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on October 04, 1938, he was the son of the late Con and Mary Ellen Hoyle Hester.
In addition to...
James "Doyle" Lytle
Mar 31, 2021
James “Doyle” Lytle, age 71, of the Montford Cove Community, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at his residence. The son of Helen Lytle Groner of Tampa, Florida, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on February 05, 1950.
A veteran of the United States Army, Doyle was an avid fisherman. A “diehard” University...
Ruben Swafford
Mar 29, 2021
Ruben Swafford, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 29, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Ruben was born April 06, 1931 to the late Clifton Doc Swafford and Beulah Lee Carswell Swafford. He was a lifelong resident of Nebo, North Carolina.
Ruben lived life to the fullest, and was well known as a family man...
William "Marshall" Bates
Mar 27, 2021
William “Marshall” Bates, age 57, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 after an extended illness. His loving family was at his side.
A native of McDowell County, he was born on November 14, 1963 to the late George L. Bates and Shirley R. Bates.
Marshall enjoyed working with his hands, and he...
Mary Louise Casselman
Mar 27, 2021
On the night of Saturday, March 27, 2021, Mary Louise Casselman, age 81, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at her residence following an extended illness. The daughter of the late Paul and Geneva Waddell, she was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on July 24, 1939.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Carl Hall, Sr.
Mar 24, 2021
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 24, 2021, Carl Hall, age 96, of Nebo, left this earthly home to reunite with his late wife, Ruby Geneva Hall in Heaven. Carl was born November 26, 1924, to the late Tom and Gertrude Hall and was one of six siblings.
Carl was a decorated veteran of WWII,...
Ruth Wilson Hodge
Mar 22, 2021
Ruth Wilson Hodge, 92, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion.
A native of Gaston County, she was born October 24, 1928 to the late King David Wilson and Cordie Osborne Wilson.
Ruth was a winder in the textile industry. She was a member of East Marion Pentecostal...
Joyce Ivey Estes
Mar 21, 2021
Mrs. Joyce Rumfelt Estes, age 87 closed her eyes on this earth and opened them in heaven in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was also united with her husband of 49 years Leonard Lee Estes, Sr. Joyce was born in McDowell County on March 3, 1934 to Houston and Eursley Rhom Rumfelt.
In addition...
Novella "Betty" Rumfelt
Mar 20, 2021
Novella “Betty” Rumfelt, age 100, of Nebo, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on the morning of Saturday, March 20, 2021 at her residence. Her loving family was by her side. The daughter of the late Wade and Bessie Page Usery, she was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on March 26, 1920.
In addition...
Sherry Lee Andrews
Mar 20, 2021
Sherry Lee Andrews, age 44, of Hickory, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at her residence.
Born in McDowell County on March 07, 1977, she was the daughter of Edward Lee Andrews and Martha Ballard Foster.
Sherry was employed at H.T. Hackney in Conover. She was known as a fun-loving person who enjoyed life. She...
Cynthia Ellen French
Mar 20, 2021
Cynthia Ellen French, age 59, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at Mission Hospital-McDowell on Saturday, March 20, 2021. The daughter of the late Basil and Bertie Marshal French, she was born in High Point, North Carolina on March 04, 1962.
Cynthia, who proudly served as a certified nursing assistant, loved caring for children.
A loving...
Gary Dean Murphy
Mar 17, 2021
Mr. Gary Dean Murphy, age 71, of Burnsville, North Carolina, made that wonderful cross over into Heaven on the night of Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville with his loved ones at his side. The son of Maude Huskins Murphy of Burnsville and the late Vernie Murphy, he was born in Marion,...
Richard Dean Hollifield
Mar 16, 2021
Richard Dean Hollifield, 61, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on the morning of Tuesday, March 16, 2021.
A native of McDowell County, Richard was born on May 12, 1959 to Richard Gene Hollifield and the late Christine Gibbs Hollifield Faries.
Richard had a big heart, and he truly loved everyone he...
Joanne Young
Mar 15, 2021
On the night of Monday, March 15, 2021, Joanne Port Young, age 79, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. Born in Georgetown, South Carolina on August 11, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Molly Etheridge Port.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Shelley McMahan
Mar 14, 2021
Shelley Elliott McMahan, age 68, passed away at her residence in Old Fort, North Carolina on the morning of Sunday, March 14, 2021. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, she was born on February 14, 1953 to the late Hobert and Betty Jean Elliott.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one...
Jeffrey Bryon Simerly
Mar 12, 2021
Jeffrey Bryon Simerly, age 49, of Marion, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Friday, March 12, 2021 in Sanford, North Carolina.
He was born in Guilford County on August 12, 1971 to the late Jessee Simerly and Bonnie Wilson Simerly.
Jeffrey was a great and loving husband, father, and brother and a...
Gary Dean Lewis
Mar 12, 2021
Gary Dean Lewis, 60, of Whittier, North Carolina, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
A native of McDowell County, he was born April 23, 1960 to Betty Bartlett Lewis and the late Robert R. Lewis.
Gary worked as the manager at the Qualla Inn in Whittier. He...
John Calvin Ayers
Mar 12, 2021
John Calvin Ayers, age 54, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville on Friday, March 12, 2021.
He was born in McDowell County on January 24, 1967 to Ruby Hensley Ayers and the late John Ayers.
John was a dedicated member of West Court Baptist Church where...
Randy Lee Williams
Mar 11, 2021
Randy Lee Williams, 63, of Mather, CA (native of Marion, NC), passed away unexpectedly of heart conditions at home on March 11, 2021.
Randy married Virginia McCall, the love of his life and best friend, September 12, 1975. They were able to celebrate over 45 years of love for one another. Randy is survived by his wife Virginia,...
Gary Eugene Clontz
Mar 11, 2021
“Don’t look for me in a mansion, or walking on the streets of gold. I will be waiting for you just inside the gates. I will be there, mowing the grass.” As of March 11, 2021, Gary Eugene Clontz (born June 18, 1968) is there, just inside the pearly gates alongside his father Roy Eugene Clontz and Stacy...
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