Obituaries
Allan "Buck" Lawing
Mar 11, 2021
In the early morning hours of Thursday, March 11th, 2021, our hardworking and beloved Allan “Buck” Lawing passed peacefully in his home he built and was right where he wanted to be. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Welch Lawing (married 43 years) and parents, Guy and Betty Lawing, and his fur babies, Max and...
Johnny Allen Evans
Mar 11, 2021
Johnny Allen Evans, age 65, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at his residence. The son of the late Gudger and Wilma Bryson Evans, Johnny was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on December 22, 1955.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Tommy Evans, Frank...
Demaree Seagle
Mar 10, 2021
Mrs. Demaree Ellis Seagle, age 97, of Marion passed from her earthly life to Heaven on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. She was born on March 23, 1923 to Joe and Timmie Ola Ellis. She was preceeded in death by a granddaughter Cindey Dellinger and a grandson-in-law Kelly Pittman.
Demaree attended Blantons Business College after high school and...
Juanita "Nita" Alice Layton
Mar 7, 2021
We regretfully announce the passing of Juanita ‘Nita’ Alice (Meyer) Layton of Black Mountain, North Carolina on March 7, 2021 at Solace Hospice Center in Asheville.
Nita was born on Dec. 27, 1942 in Clearwater, Kansas to Joe and Katherine Meyer. She moved to Wichita, KS where she graduated from Vernon’s Kansas School of Cosmetology, married Ed Layton...
Travis P. Brittain
Mar 7, 2021
Mr. Travis P. Brittain, age 33, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, March 07, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The son of Barry P. Brittain of Morganton, North Carolina and the late Emily Laughter Brittain, he was born in Morganton on Christmas Eve (December 24th) 1987.
Travis, who enjoyed working on cars,...
Michaelanne Hall
Mar 4, 2021
In the early morning hours of Thursday, March 04, 2021, Michaelanne Mullen Hall, age 68, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills SECU Inpatient Unit in Forest City, North Carolina. The daughter of the late Arthur and Nancy Raden Mullen, she was born in Pensacola, Florida on December 31,...
Kenneth Kelly Duvall
Mar 4, 2021
The Lord called Mr. Kenneth Kelly Duvall of Icard, North Carolina to his eternal home in the sky on Thursday, March 04, 2021 after a period of declining health. He is preceded in death by his father, Kelly Duvall; his mother, Ruby Mitchell; and a sister, Mary Mitchell.
A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother uncle and cousin,...
Charles Marion Sisk
Mar 3, 2021
Mr. Charles Marion Sisk, 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, March 03, 2021 at his residence.
He was born on January 30, 1941 in McDowell County to the late Elbert Sisk and Bessie Patton Sisk.
Charles was a member of Sugar Hill Baptist Church. He worked as a welder and retired as a...
Joe Dean Gilliland
Mar 3, 2021
Joe Dean Gilliland, age 63, of Connelly Springs, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, March 03, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills SECU Inpatient in Forest City, North Carolina. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on May 15, 1957, he was the son of the late Hubert and Ernestine Conner Gilliland.
In addition to his...
Carl Nelson Reel
Mar 1, 2021
Mr. Carl Nelson Reel, age 92, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 1st, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills SECU Inpatient Unit in Forest City, North Carolina. The son of the late John Thomas Reel, Sr. and Winnie Lail Reel, Carl was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on February 20th, 1929.
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Marie Julian Wise
Feb 28, 2021
Marie Julian Wise, 84, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday morning, February 28, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion.
She was born September 15, 1936 in Roan Mountain, Tennessee to the late Ernest Julian and Molly Street Julian.
Mrs. Wise was a long-time member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, in which she enjoyed...
Troy Clifford Flynn
Feb 26, 2021
Troy Clifford Flynn, age 85, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at his residence while surrounded by his family following an extended illness.
Born in Rutherford County, he was born on May 31, 1935 to the late Fred and Beulah Vess Flynn.
Known as a very independent hard-worker, Troy lived a long and happy...
Patricia Jean Piercy
Feb 26, 2021
In the early morning hours of Friday, February 26, 2021, Mrs. Pat Marsh Piercy, of Old Fort, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life while at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on September 01, 1951 to the late Burgess (Tub) Marsh and Margie Ford Marsh.
Pat worked for many years...
Tasha L. Patton
Feb 24, 2021
Tasha L. Patton, age 36, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. The daughter of Randy L. Patton of Nebo and the late Anita Hudson Patton, who passed away on February 09, 2021, Tasha was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on January 15,...
Amberse David Barlowe, Sr.
Feb 23, 2021
Amberse David Barlowe, Sr., 82, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion.
He was born December 25, 1938 in McDowell County to the late Oren and Millie Williams Barlowe.
Amberse, who loved to drive, worked as a mechanic, dump truck owner/operator, and truck driver all across the country. Though he held many other jobs...
Jeannette Moore Walker
Feb 22, 2021
Mrs. Jeannette Moore Walker, 79, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at her residence.
No services are planned at this time.
M/Sgt. Loren Boyd Noblitt (Ret. USAF)
Feb 22, 2021
M/Sgt. Loren Boyd Noblitt (Ret. USAF), 82, of Old Fort, NC, passed away Monday morning February 22nd, 2021 at the Kindred Hospital in Greensboro.
He is joined in Heaven by the love of his life, Sammie Noblitt; two children, Mark Anthony and Amber Faith; his parents, Richard and Maude Noblitt; siblings, Sherry Godfrey, Leslie Noblitt, and Paul...
Max Wade Fender
Feb 21, 2021
Max Wade Fender, 62, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at his brother’s residence in Morganton.
He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on June 14, 1958 to the late David Allen Fender and Pauline Mace Fender.
Having worked in different industries over the years, he most recently worked as a welder. He...
Allan "Buck" Lawing
Mar 11, 2021
In the early morning hours of Thursday, March 11th, 2021, our hardworking and beloved Allan “Buck” Lawing passed peacefully in his home he built and was right where he wanted to be. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Welch Lawing (married 43 years) and parents, Guy and Betty Lawing, and his fur babies, Max and...
Johnny Allen Evans
Mar 11, 2021
Johnny Allen Evans, age 65, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at his residence. The son of the late Gudger and Wilma Bryson Evans, Johnny was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on December 22, 1955.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Tommy Evans, Frank...
Demaree Seagle
Mar 10, 2021
Mrs. Demaree Ellis Seagle, age 97, of Marion passed from her earthly life to Heaven on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. She was born on March 23, 1923 to Joe and Timmie Ola Ellis. She was preceeded in death by a granddaughter Cindey Dellinger and a grandson-in-law Kelly Pittman.
Demaree attended Blantons Business College after high school and...
Juanita "Nita" Alice Layton
Mar 7, 2021
We regretfully announce the passing of Juanita ‘Nita’ Alice (Meyer) Layton of Black Mountain, North Carolina on March 7, 2021 at Solace Hospice Center in Asheville.
Nita was born on Dec. 27, 1942 in Clearwater, Kansas to Joe and Katherine Meyer. She moved to Wichita, KS where she graduated from Vernon’s Kansas School of Cosmetology, married Ed Layton...
Travis P. Brittain
Mar 7, 2021
Mr. Travis P. Brittain, age 33, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, March 07, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The son of Barry P. Brittain of Morganton, North Carolina and the late Emily Laughter Brittain, he was born in Morganton on Christmas Eve (December 24th) 1987.
Travis, who enjoyed working on cars,...
Michaelanne Hall
Mar 4, 2021
In the early morning hours of Thursday, March 04, 2021, Michaelanne Mullen Hall, age 68, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills SECU Inpatient Unit in Forest City, North Carolina. The daughter of the late Arthur and Nancy Raden Mullen, she was born in Pensacola, Florida on December 31,...
Kenneth Kelly Duvall
Mar 4, 2021
The Lord called Mr. Kenneth Kelly Duvall of Icard, North Carolina to his eternal home in the sky on Thursday, March 04, 2021 after a period of declining health. He is preceded in death by his father, Kelly Duvall; his mother, Ruby Mitchell; and a sister, Mary Mitchell.
A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother uncle and cousin,...
Charles Marion Sisk
Mar 3, 2021
Mr. Charles Marion Sisk, 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, March 03, 2021 at his residence.
He was born on January 30, 1941 in McDowell County to the late Elbert Sisk and Bessie Patton Sisk.
Charles was a member of Sugar Hill Baptist Church. He worked as a welder and retired as a...
Joe Dean Gilliland
Mar 3, 2021
Joe Dean Gilliland, age 63, of Connelly Springs, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, March 03, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills SECU Inpatient in Forest City, North Carolina. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on May 15, 1957, he was the son of the late Hubert and Ernestine Conner Gilliland.
In addition to his...
Carl Nelson Reel
Mar 1, 2021
Mr. Carl Nelson Reel, age 92, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 1st, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills SECU Inpatient Unit in Forest City, North Carolina. The son of the late John Thomas Reel, Sr. and Winnie Lail Reel, Carl was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on February 20th, 1929.
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Marie Julian Wise
Feb 28, 2021
Marie Julian Wise, 84, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday morning, February 28, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion.
She was born September 15, 1936 in Roan Mountain, Tennessee to the late Ernest Julian and Molly Street Julian.
Mrs. Wise was a long-time member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, in which she enjoyed...
Troy Clifford Flynn
Feb 26, 2021
Troy Clifford Flynn, age 85, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at his residence while surrounded by his family following an extended illness.
Born in Rutherford County, he was born on May 31, 1935 to the late Fred and Beulah Vess Flynn.
Known as a very independent hard-worker, Troy lived a long and happy...
Patricia Jean Piercy
Feb 26, 2021
In the early morning hours of Friday, February 26, 2021, Mrs. Pat Marsh Piercy, of Old Fort, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life while at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on September 01, 1951 to the late Burgess (Tub) Marsh and Margie Ford Marsh.
Pat worked for many years...
Tasha L. Patton
Feb 24, 2021
Tasha L. Patton, age 36, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. The daughter of Randy L. Patton of Nebo and the late Anita Hudson Patton, who passed away on February 09, 2021, Tasha was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on January 15,...
Amberse David Barlowe, Sr.
Feb 23, 2021
Amberse David Barlowe, Sr., 82, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion.
He was born December 25, 1938 in McDowell County to the late Oren and Millie Williams Barlowe.
Amberse, who loved to drive, worked as a mechanic, dump truck owner/operator, and truck driver all across the country. Though he held many other jobs...
Jeannette Moore Walker
Feb 22, 2021
Mrs. Jeannette Moore Walker, 79, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at her residence.
No services are planned at this time.
M/Sgt. Loren Boyd Noblitt (Ret. USAF)
Feb 22, 2021
M/Sgt. Loren Boyd Noblitt (Ret. USAF), 82, of Old Fort, NC, passed away Monday morning February 22nd, 2021 at the Kindred Hospital in Greensboro.
He is joined in Heaven by the love of his life, Sammie Noblitt; two children, Mark Anthony and Amber Faith; his parents, Richard and Maude Noblitt; siblings, Sherry Godfrey, Leslie Noblitt, and Paul...
Max Wade Fender
Feb 21, 2021
Max Wade Fender, 62, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at his brother’s residence in Morganton.
He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on June 14, 1958 to the late David Allen Fender and Pauline Mace Fender.
Having worked in different industries over the years, he most recently worked as a welder. He...
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