Obituaries
Steve Abel
Feb 6, 2021
Mr. Steve Abel, age 70, of Union Mills, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, February 06, 2021 at Mission Hospital-McDowell in Marion, North Carolina. The son of the late Carlton and Elizabeth Farrington Abel, he was born in Troy, New York on June 30, 1950.
A member of Story Memorial Presbyterian Church in Marion, Steve worked as...
Paxton "Packy" Ray Johnson
Feb 6, 2021
Paxton Ray Johnson “Packy”, age 56, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 06, 2021 at his residence with his loved ones at his side. The son of Donald and Sue Johnson of Marion, he was born in Maryville, Tennessee on April 10, 1964.
Packy, although he was 56 years of...
James Russell Barnes
Feb 3, 2021
James (Jim) Russell Barnes, age 62, of Marion, N.C. closed his eyes to this world and opened them in the kingdom of Heaven on February 3, 2021. Jim was born in Saratoga County, N.Y. on February 3rd 1959 to the Late Marsha Moore Moeller.
Jim left us way too soon, but accomplished much in the brief time he was here....
Penny Lee Gross
Feb 3, 2021
Penny Lee Goforth Gross, age 60, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 with her family by her side. A native of Hamilton County, Indiana, Penny was born on September 25, 1960 to Emma Testerman Goforth and the late Linton Goforth. Penny loved being outdoors, working in her yard, going to the beach and was...
Barbara Ann Wilson
Feb 3, 2021
*** Due to expected inclement weather for the region on Sunday, the funeral service for Mrs. Wilson has been rescheduled for Monday, February 08, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Beam Funeral Service in Marion. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., prior to the service, at the funeral home. ***
Barbara...
Edgar Daniel Wynn
Feb 2, 2021
Edgar Daniel Wynn, 84, of Bakersville, North Carolina and formerly of Chester, South Carolina, passed away Tuesday, February 02, 2021 in his home.
He was born on September 17, 1936 in Florida to the late John and Grace Stevens Wynn.
Mr. Wynn was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having retired as a Sergeant...
Deborah Lynn Haynes
Feb 2, 2021
Deborah Lynn Wise Haynes, age 59, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at her residence. A native of Mitchell County, Deborah was born on August 23, 1961 to the late Charles and Shirley Woody Wise.
Deborah enjoyed reading and planting flowers. She loved spending time with her family and friends but mostly...
Vernon Lee Silver
Feb 1, 2021
Vernon Lee Silver, 72, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, February 01, 2021 at his residence.
Mr. Silver was a veteran of the United States Army.
No services are planned at this time.
Cathern Vess
Feb 1, 2021
On the morning of Monday, February 01, 2021, Cathern Stockton Vess, age 76, of the Pleasant Gardens Community, departed to be with the Lord where she was welcomed with open arms by her two precious granddaughters, Caroline Hensley Wheeler and Megan Denise Vess. Cathern loved nothing more than spending time with her family, and in fact, her family...
Sarah Ruth McCourry
Feb 1, 2021
Sarah Ruth Johnson McCourry passed away unexpectedly on Monday February 1st, 2021. Born on February 6th, 1949, she was a young 71 years old, but always said she was 39 again.
Preceded in death was her youngest son Curtis L. McCourry, her father and mother Mack and Sallie Johnson, Her most beloved brother Doyle Johnson, Her sister Patricia Buchanan...
Linda Boylen
Feb 1, 2021
Linda Buchanan Boylen, age 62, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, February 01, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on June 09, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Faye Hollifield Buchanan.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Suzanne A Spain
Jan 31, 2021
Suzanne A Spain, 64, of Nebo, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 31 2021 at her residence. Suzanne was born in South Bend, Indiana on November 28 1956, to late Robert E Spain and Jean Audrey Spain. She attended Mishawaka High School in Mishawaka, Indiana.
Suzanne enjoyed the natural world and surrounded herself with it every...
Shirley Ruth Rose
Jan 30, 2021
Shirley Ruth Rose, 83, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at her home.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on March 01, 1937 to the late Willard and Hennie Gardin Lewis.
Shirley was a retiree of Collins and Aikman. She was a funny, outgoing lady who loved cutting up....
Annie Marie Swann
Jan 29, 2021
Annie Marie Porras Swann, 75, of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital.
A native of New Mexico, Annie was born on June 30, 1945 to the late Abraham and Pilar Macias Porras.
Having retired from Ethan Allen and previously worked as a nurse at Blue Ridge...
Jack Ray Thomas
Jan 28, 2021
Jack Ray Thomas, age 82, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at the Mitchell House.
A native of Mitchell County, he was born on July 12, 1938 to the late Scott Thomas and Osa Jane McClellan Thomas. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Glenda...
Debra Jane Allison
Jan 28, 2021
Debra Jane Wilson Allison, age 62, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at her residence.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on September 29, 1958 to the late Daniel Wilson and Mildred Wyatt Owenby.
Debbie was a hard worker who worked at Janesville for many years. She...
Kenneth Paul Baker
Jan 28, 2021
Mr. Kenneth Paul Baker, proud veteran of the United States Air Force, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby, North Carolina at the age of 80. Born in Monroe County, New York on June 17, 1940, he was the son of the late Charles and Lillian Burlew Baker.
In keeping with Mr....
William "Henry" Whiteside
Jan 27, 2021
William “Henry” Whiteside, age 89, of Union Mills, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 27, 2021. The son of the late Charlie and Cora Eplee Whiteside, Henry was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina on November 13, 1931.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Morgan Alexis Garland
Jan 27, 2021
Morgan Alexis Garland, age 27, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away unexpectantly on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Carolinas HealthCare System-Blue Ridge in Morganton. The daughter of Jimmy and Carol Garland of Morganton, she was born on October 01, 1993 in Morganton.
She was preceded in death by one brother who was special to her, Chad Vincent...
Martha Lucy Cauthen
Jan 27, 2021
Martha Lucy Smith Cauthen, 81, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
She was born in Massachusetts on July 15, 1939 to the late Martin and Marie Gaudet Smith.
Martha delighted in the goat farm she and Hy had for many years and her...
Steve Abel
Feb 6, 2021
Mr. Steve Abel, age 70, of Union Mills, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, February 06, 2021 at Mission Hospital-McDowell in Marion, North Carolina. The son of the late Carlton and Elizabeth Farrington Abel, he was born in Troy, New York on June 30, 1950.
A member of Story Memorial Presbyterian Church in Marion, Steve worked as...
Paxton "Packy" Ray Johnson
Feb 6, 2021
Paxton Ray Johnson “Packy”, age 56, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 06, 2021 at his residence with his loved ones at his side. The son of Donald and Sue Johnson of Marion, he was born in Maryville, Tennessee on April 10, 1964.
Packy, although he was 56 years of...
James Russell Barnes
Feb 3, 2021
James (Jim) Russell Barnes, age 62, of Marion, N.C. closed his eyes to this world and opened them in the kingdom of Heaven on February 3, 2021. Jim was born in Saratoga County, N.Y. on February 3rd 1959 to the Late Marsha Moore Moeller.
Jim left us way too soon, but accomplished much in the brief time he was here....
Penny Lee Gross
Feb 3, 2021
Penny Lee Goforth Gross, age 60, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 with her family by her side. A native of Hamilton County, Indiana, Penny was born on September 25, 1960 to Emma Testerman Goforth and the late Linton Goforth. Penny loved being outdoors, working in her yard, going to the beach and was...
Barbara Ann Wilson
Feb 3, 2021
*** Due to expected inclement weather for the region on Sunday, the funeral service for Mrs. Wilson has been rescheduled for Monday, February 08, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Beam Funeral Service in Marion. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., prior to the service, at the funeral home. ***
Barbara...
Edgar Daniel Wynn
Feb 2, 2021
Edgar Daniel Wynn, 84, of Bakersville, North Carolina and formerly of Chester, South Carolina, passed away Tuesday, February 02, 2021 in his home.
He was born on September 17, 1936 in Florida to the late John and Grace Stevens Wynn.
Mr. Wynn was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having retired as a Sergeant...
Deborah Lynn Haynes
Feb 2, 2021
Deborah Lynn Wise Haynes, age 59, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at her residence. A native of Mitchell County, Deborah was born on August 23, 1961 to the late Charles and Shirley Woody Wise.
Deborah enjoyed reading and planting flowers. She loved spending time with her family and friends but mostly...
Vernon Lee Silver
Feb 1, 2021
Vernon Lee Silver, 72, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, February 01, 2021 at his residence.
Mr. Silver was a veteran of the United States Army.
No services are planned at this time.
Cathern Vess
Feb 1, 2021
On the morning of Monday, February 01, 2021, Cathern Stockton Vess, age 76, of the Pleasant Gardens Community, departed to be with the Lord where she was welcomed with open arms by her two precious granddaughters, Caroline Hensley Wheeler and Megan Denise Vess. Cathern loved nothing more than spending time with her family, and in fact, her family...
Sarah Ruth McCourry
Feb 1, 2021
Sarah Ruth Johnson McCourry passed away unexpectedly on Monday February 1st, 2021. Born on February 6th, 1949, she was a young 71 years old, but always said she was 39 again.
Preceded in death was her youngest son Curtis L. McCourry, her father and mother Mack and Sallie Johnson, Her most beloved brother Doyle Johnson, Her sister Patricia Buchanan...
Linda Boylen
Feb 1, 2021
Linda Buchanan Boylen, age 62, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, February 01, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on June 09, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Faye Hollifield Buchanan.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Suzanne A Spain
Jan 31, 2021
Suzanne A Spain, 64, of Nebo, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 31 2021 at her residence. Suzanne was born in South Bend, Indiana on November 28 1956, to late Robert E Spain and Jean Audrey Spain. She attended Mishawaka High School in Mishawaka, Indiana.
Suzanne enjoyed the natural world and surrounded herself with it every...
Shirley Ruth Rose
Jan 30, 2021
Shirley Ruth Rose, 83, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at her home.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on March 01, 1937 to the late Willard and Hennie Gardin Lewis.
Shirley was a retiree of Collins and Aikman. She was a funny, outgoing lady who loved cutting up....
Annie Marie Swann
Jan 29, 2021
Annie Marie Porras Swann, 75, of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital.
A native of New Mexico, Annie was born on June 30, 1945 to the late Abraham and Pilar Macias Porras.
Having retired from Ethan Allen and previously worked as a nurse at Blue Ridge...
Jack Ray Thomas
Jan 28, 2021
Jack Ray Thomas, age 82, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at the Mitchell House.
A native of Mitchell County, he was born on July 12, 1938 to the late Scott Thomas and Osa Jane McClellan Thomas. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Glenda...
Debra Jane Allison
Jan 28, 2021
Debra Jane Wilson Allison, age 62, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at her residence.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on September 29, 1958 to the late Daniel Wilson and Mildred Wyatt Owenby.
Debbie was a hard worker who worked at Janesville for many years. She...
Kenneth Paul Baker
Jan 28, 2021
Mr. Kenneth Paul Baker, proud veteran of the United States Air Force, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby, North Carolina at the age of 80. Born in Monroe County, New York on June 17, 1940, he was the son of the late Charles and Lillian Burlew Baker.
In keeping with Mr....
William "Henry" Whiteside
Jan 27, 2021
William “Henry” Whiteside, age 89, of Union Mills, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 27, 2021. The son of the late Charlie and Cora Eplee Whiteside, Henry was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina on November 13, 1931.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Morgan Alexis Garland
Jan 27, 2021
Morgan Alexis Garland, age 27, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away unexpectantly on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Carolinas HealthCare System-Blue Ridge in Morganton. The daughter of Jimmy and Carol Garland of Morganton, she was born on October 01, 1993 in Morganton.
She was preceded in death by one brother who was special to her, Chad Vincent...
Martha Lucy Cauthen
Jan 27, 2021
Martha Lucy Smith Cauthen, 81, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
She was born in Massachusetts on July 15, 1939 to the late Martin and Marie Gaudet Smith.
Martha delighted in the goat farm she and Hy had for many years and her...
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