Obituaries

Edward Michael Parker

Edward Michael Parker

Aug 20, 2021

Edward Michael Parker, 74, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 at Mission Hospital- McDowell.

He was born in Durham, North Carolina on February 15, 1947 to the late Edward "Red" Parker and Reba Scoggins Parker.

He graduated from Appalachian State University and worked in manufacturing most of his life.

He is preceded in death by, in addition...

Jerry  Allen Squires

Jerry Allen Squires

Aug 19, 2021

Jerry Allen Squires, 83, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at his residence.

He was born in Mitchell County to the late Lauren Squires and Clara Wilson Squires. Jerry worked in law enforcement. A loving, husband, father, and grandfather, he enjoyed spending time in the outdoors. He was an avid woodworker and was also a big...

James "Jim" Jacob Williams

James "Jim" Jacob Williams

Aug 19, 2021

James Jacob Williams (“Jim”), 70, of Marion, N.C. passed away on August 19, 2021. Jim was born on October 13, 1950, and was the son of the late James Edgar and Gretta Williams.

Jim enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, and had a special gift for working with his hands tying flies and creating beautiful carvings out of wood. Most of...

Margaret Geraldine Corn Owenby

Margaret Geraldine Corn Owenby

Aug 19, 2021

Margaret Geraldine Corn Owenby, 88, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion. A native of McDowell County, she was born on October 21, 1932 to the late Ellie Jerome Corn and Florence Marie Gaddy Corn. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Leroy Corn and son-in-law, Lee Bowman. Margaret was...

Katherine Kinsey Jackson

Katherine Kinsey Jackson

Aug 19, 2021

Katherine Kinsey Jackson, age 76, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021. She was born to the late Roy and Louise Schultz Kinsey, on October, 04, 1944, in Dutchess County, New York.

She enjoyed drag racing, auto racing and volunteering with Brother Wolf. She loved her family, especially her dogs, Coco, Rocky and Mickie.

Left to cherish Katherine’s memory is...

Faye Mace Waldroup

Faye Mace Waldroup

Aug 18, 2021

Faye Mace Waldroup, age 72, of Marion, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at her residence with her loved ones by her side. She was born on June 29, 1949 in McDowell County to the late James and Gertrude Price Mace.

Faye was a charter member of Lighthouse Baptist Church where she loved...

William Jennings "Wig" Deaton

William Jennings "Wig" Deaton

Aug 18, 2021

William Jennings “Wig” Deaton, age 91, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. A native of McDowell County, William was born on June 23, 1930 to the late Arthur and Alma Wilson Deaton.

He is preceded in death by one brother, Carl Deaton. William was a member of Nebo United...

Patricia Lee Carswell Fincher

Patricia Lee Carswell Fincher

Aug 17, 2021

Patricia Lee Carswell Fincher, 72, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed peacefully away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 after her courageous battle with cancer.

A native of McDowell County, she was born on April 18, 1949 to the late Lenoir Douglas Carswell and Hazel Bell Lawing Carswell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Leon...

Hillary Harold Gouge

Hillary Harold Gouge

Aug 17, 2021

Mr. Hillary Harold Gouge, age 70, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021.

He is survived by his brother, Glenn Gouge (Glenda); a nephew Kevin Gouge; a niece Brandy Gouge; a great niece Melanie; two great nephews Christian and Marley; also surviving a brother-in-law, Roy Vallini.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 27, 2021 at 11:00 am at...

Linda Jane Proctor Mace

Linda Jane Proctor Mace

Aug 17, 2021

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 17, 2021, Linda Jane Proctor Mace, 72, of Nebo, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life at her residence with her family at her side.

She was born in Catawba County on April 01, 1949 to the late Marshall Proctor and Rosa Odom Proctor. Linda, who worked as a nurse for many years,...

James Alfred Morrow, Jr.

James Alfred Morrow, Jr.

Aug 17, 2021

James Alfred Morrow, Jr., age 80, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Care Partners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina. He was born to the late James Alfred and Minnie Panther Morrow, on January 29, 1941, in Cherokee County, North Carolina.

James retired from Coats American with 30 plus years. He was a proud United States Air...

Raylan Jay Young

Raylan Jay Young

Aug 17, 2021

On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, Baby Raylan Jay Young went to Heaven to join his uncle, Bob Young and great grandmother, Nona Presnell.

He is survived by his parents, Charles "Bud" and Tonya Young; one brother, Trent C. Young; grandparents, James White, Regina Morris, Clayton and Brenda Young, along with many uncles, aunts and cousins.

He was greatly loved by all of...

Frank David Young

Frank David Young

Aug 17, 2021

Frank David Young, 73, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at his residence.

A native of McDowell County, he was born on May 03, 1948 to the late Frank Young and Josephine Howell Pittman. Frank retired from Case Farms as a maintenance supervisor. He will be remembered by his family as a hard worker and a...

Juna Faye  Carson Webb

Juna Faye Carson Webb

Aug 16, 2021

Faye Carson Webb, age 91, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion. She was born to the late Glen Carson and Ossie Webb Carson on May 20, 1930, in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Marion Webb and son Eddie Dean Webb. Faye...

Henry Franklin Jones, Jr.

Henry Franklin Jones, Jr.

Aug 14, 2021

Henry Franklin Jones, Jr., age 81, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Mission Hospital McDowell.

He was born in Buncombe County on May 31, 1940 to the late Henry Franklin Jones, Sr. and Carrie Bailey Jones. Henry worked for over 30 years at Beacon Manufacturing. He truly loved spending time in the outdoors. He enjoyed...

Hunter  Rylan Dale

Hunter Rylan Dale

Aug 14, 2021

On Saturday, August 14, 2021, Hunter Rylan Dale, age 10, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord.

Hunter was born in Rutherfordton on September 30, 2010. Hunter loved art and music, and he enjoyed dancing for everyone around. His love for God was like no other. His beautiful smile was contagious and his heart of gold brought...

Carolyn Christine Epley Wall

Carolyn Christine Epley Wall

Aug 14, 2021

Carolyn Christine Epley Wall, 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Saturday, August 14, 2021.

She was born in Michigan ton March 24, 1941.

Carolyn loved many things in life, including work, and traveling to various places, but most of all her beloved family including Koko.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Avery Dean Wall.

She...

Jerry  Cleveland Sigmon

Jerry Cleveland Sigmon

Aug 13, 2021

On the afternoon of Friday, August 13, 2021, Jerry Cleveland Sigmon, 62, of Marion, North Carolina went Home to be with the Lord while at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital. A native of McDowell County, he was born on August 06, 1959 to the late James David Sigmon and Iva June Randolph Sigmon. He is also preceded in death...

Seth  Carrigan Laughter

Seth Carrigan Laughter

Aug 13, 2021

Seth Carrigan Laughter, age 26, passed away Friday August 13, 2021 at his residence in Myrtle Beach.

A native of Myrtle Beach, Seth is the son of Teresa Hicks and the late William Laughter. An avid outdoorsman, Seth enjoyed fishing, shooting, kayaking, boating, riding four wheelers, grilling out, working on his truck and especially hanging out with his family and friends....

Shirley Kay Duckworth Sellars

Shirley Kay Duckworth Sellars

Aug 13, 2021

Shirley Kay Duckworth Sellars, 68, of Campobello, South Carolina and formerly of McDowell County, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

She was born in Burke County on October 01, 1952 to the late Paul Duckworth and Lena Duncan Ollis. A granddaughter, Rylee Rhyne, also precedes her in death. A loving mother, grandmother, and sister,...

Edward Michael Parker

Edward Michael Parker

Aug 20, 2021

Edward Michael Parker, 74, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 at Mission Hospital- McDowell.

He was born in Durham, North Carolina on February 15, 1947 to the late Edward "Red" Parker and Reba Scoggins Parker.

He graduated from Appalachian State University and worked in manufacturing most of his life.

He is preceded in death by, in addition...

Jerry  Allen Squires

Jerry Allen Squires

Aug 19, 2021

Jerry Allen Squires, 83, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at his residence.

He was born in Mitchell County to the late Lauren Squires and Clara Wilson Squires. Jerry worked in law enforcement. A loving, husband, father, and grandfather, he enjoyed spending time in the outdoors. He was an avid woodworker and was also a big...

James "Jim" Jacob Williams

James "Jim" Jacob Williams

Aug 19, 2021

James Jacob Williams (“Jim”), 70, of Marion, N.C. passed away on August 19, 2021. Jim was born on October 13, 1950, and was the son of the late James Edgar and Gretta Williams.

Jim enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, and had a special gift for working with his hands tying flies and creating beautiful carvings out of wood. Most of...

Margaret Geraldine Corn Owenby

Margaret Geraldine Corn Owenby

Aug 19, 2021

Margaret Geraldine Corn Owenby, 88, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion. A native of McDowell County, she was born on October 21, 1932 to the late Ellie Jerome Corn and Florence Marie Gaddy Corn. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Leroy Corn and son-in-law, Lee Bowman. Margaret was...

Katherine Kinsey Jackson

Katherine Kinsey Jackson

Aug 19, 2021

Katherine Kinsey Jackson, age 76, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021. She was born to the late Roy and Louise Schultz Kinsey, on October, 04, 1944, in Dutchess County, New York.

She enjoyed drag racing, auto racing and volunteering with Brother Wolf. She loved her family, especially her dogs, Coco, Rocky and Mickie.

Left to cherish Katherine’s memory is...

Faye Mace Waldroup

Faye Mace Waldroup

Aug 18, 2021

Faye Mace Waldroup, age 72, of Marion, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at her residence with her loved ones by her side. She was born on June 29, 1949 in McDowell County to the late James and Gertrude Price Mace.

Faye was a charter member of Lighthouse Baptist Church where she loved...

William Jennings "Wig" Deaton

William Jennings "Wig" Deaton

Aug 18, 2021

William Jennings “Wig” Deaton, age 91, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. A native of McDowell County, William was born on June 23, 1930 to the late Arthur and Alma Wilson Deaton.

He is preceded in death by one brother, Carl Deaton. William was a member of Nebo United...

Patricia Lee Carswell Fincher

Patricia Lee Carswell Fincher

Aug 17, 2021

Patricia Lee Carswell Fincher, 72, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed peacefully away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 after her courageous battle with cancer.

A native of McDowell County, she was born on April 18, 1949 to the late Lenoir Douglas Carswell and Hazel Bell Lawing Carswell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Leon...

Hillary Harold Gouge

Hillary Harold Gouge

Aug 17, 2021

Mr. Hillary Harold Gouge, age 70, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021.

He is survived by his brother, Glenn Gouge (Glenda); a nephew Kevin Gouge; a niece Brandy Gouge; a great niece Melanie; two great nephews Christian and Marley; also surviving a brother-in-law, Roy Vallini.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 27, 2021 at 11:00 am at...

Linda Jane Proctor Mace

Linda Jane Proctor Mace

Aug 17, 2021

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 17, 2021, Linda Jane Proctor Mace, 72, of Nebo, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life at her residence with her family at her side.

She was born in Catawba County on April 01, 1949 to the late Marshall Proctor and Rosa Odom Proctor. Linda, who worked as a nurse for many years,...

James Alfred Morrow, Jr.

James Alfred Morrow, Jr.

Aug 17, 2021

James Alfred Morrow, Jr., age 80, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Care Partners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina. He was born to the late James Alfred and Minnie Panther Morrow, on January 29, 1941, in Cherokee County, North Carolina.

James retired from Coats American with 30 plus years. He was a proud United States Air...

Raylan Jay Young

Raylan Jay Young

Aug 17, 2021

On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, Baby Raylan Jay Young went to Heaven to join his uncle, Bob Young and great grandmother, Nona Presnell.

He is survived by his parents, Charles "Bud" and Tonya Young; one brother, Trent C. Young; grandparents, James White, Regina Morris, Clayton and Brenda Young, along with many uncles, aunts and cousins.

He was greatly loved by all of...

Frank David Young

Frank David Young

Aug 17, 2021

Frank David Young, 73, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at his residence.

A native of McDowell County, he was born on May 03, 1948 to the late Frank Young and Josephine Howell Pittman. Frank retired from Case Farms as a maintenance supervisor. He will be remembered by his family as a hard worker and a...

Juna Faye  Carson Webb

Juna Faye Carson Webb

Aug 16, 2021

Faye Carson Webb, age 91, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion. She was born to the late Glen Carson and Ossie Webb Carson on May 20, 1930, in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Marion Webb and son Eddie Dean Webb. Faye...

Henry Franklin Jones, Jr.

Henry Franklin Jones, Jr.

Aug 14, 2021

Henry Franklin Jones, Jr., age 81, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Mission Hospital McDowell.

He was born in Buncombe County on May 31, 1940 to the late Henry Franklin Jones, Sr. and Carrie Bailey Jones. Henry worked for over 30 years at Beacon Manufacturing. He truly loved spending time in the outdoors. He enjoyed...

Hunter  Rylan Dale

Hunter Rylan Dale

Aug 14, 2021

On Saturday, August 14, 2021, Hunter Rylan Dale, age 10, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord.

Hunter was born in Rutherfordton on September 30, 2010. Hunter loved art and music, and he enjoyed dancing for everyone around. His love for God was like no other. His beautiful smile was contagious and his heart of gold brought...

Carolyn Christine Epley Wall

Carolyn Christine Epley Wall

Aug 14, 2021

Carolyn Christine Epley Wall, 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Saturday, August 14, 2021.

She was born in Michigan ton March 24, 1941.

Carolyn loved many things in life, including work, and traveling to various places, but most of all her beloved family including Koko.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Avery Dean Wall.

She...

Jerry  Cleveland Sigmon

Jerry Cleveland Sigmon

Aug 13, 2021

On the afternoon of Friday, August 13, 2021, Jerry Cleveland Sigmon, 62, of Marion, North Carolina went Home to be with the Lord while at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital. A native of McDowell County, he was born on August 06, 1959 to the late James David Sigmon and Iva June Randolph Sigmon. He is also preceded in death...

Seth  Carrigan Laughter

Seth Carrigan Laughter

Aug 13, 2021

Seth Carrigan Laughter, age 26, passed away Friday August 13, 2021 at his residence in Myrtle Beach.

A native of Myrtle Beach, Seth is the son of Teresa Hicks and the late William Laughter. An avid outdoorsman, Seth enjoyed fishing, shooting, kayaking, boating, riding four wheelers, grilling out, working on his truck and especially hanging out with his family and friends....

Shirley Kay Duckworth Sellars

Shirley Kay Duckworth Sellars

Aug 13, 2021

Shirley Kay Duckworth Sellars, 68, of Campobello, South Carolina and formerly of McDowell County, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

She was born in Burke County on October 01, 1952 to the late Paul Duckworth and Lena Duncan Ollis. A granddaughter, Rylee Rhyne, also precedes her in death. A loving mother, grandmother, and sister,...