Obituaries
David Cornelius Nickerson
Jul 10, 2021
David Cornelius Nickerson, age 83, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina. David was born in Los Angeles, California on May 03, 1938.
In keeping with David's wishes, no services will be held.
William Hobert Smith
Jul 9, 2021
Mr. William Hobert Smith, age 85, of Nebo, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on the evening of Friday, July 9th, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina. He was born to Lonnie and Angie Smith in Burnsville, North Carolina on July 26th, 1935.
He served in the United States Army during the Korean...
Jamie Browning McKinney
Jul 9, 2021
On the morning of Friday, July 09, 2021, Mrs. Jamie Browning McKinney, age 51, made that wonderful cross over into Heaven at Mission Hospital McDowell in Marion. The daughter of the late James and Sandra Dobson Browning, she was born in Morganton, North Carolina on April 22, 1970.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Allen Lee Fisher
Jul 9, 2021
Allen Lee Fisher, age 50, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Friday, July 09, 2021. A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, North Carolina, Allen was born on January 04, 1971 to Joyce Fisher of Marion, North Carolina and the late Glenn Fisher.
A loving husband, father, son, brother, son-in-law and “Uncle Alfie”, Allen...
Melvin H. Smith
Jul 8, 2021
Melvin H. Smith, age 68, of Jonas Ridge, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 08, 2021 at Jonas Ridge Adult Care Facility. Born in York, South Carolina on July 31, 1952, he was the son of the late Chester and Lillie Walker Smith.
He is survived by four children, Carrie Ann Dolin (Gary), Christy Shook, Scottie Smith (Mauri)...
Everett Randall
Jul 8, 2021
Mr. Everett Randall, age 83, while surrounded by his loved ones, departed to be with the Lord on the morning of Thursday, July 08, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City, North Carolina. The son of the late Edward and Lula Sprinkle Randall, he was born in Madison County, North Carolina on November 27, 1937.
In...
Edith Marlowe Goforth
Jul 7, 2021
Edith Marie Marlowe Goforth, 93, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, July 07, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
She was born in Rutherford County on October 23, 1927 to the late Lawrence Marlowe and Tennie Stines Marlowe.In addition to her parents, Edith is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Doyle Goforth who passed away...
Shirley Eleanor Lawing Hensley
Jul 6, 2021
Shirley Eleanor Lawing Hensley, 79, of Nebo, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 06, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion.
A native of McDowell County, she was born February 18, 1942 to the late Floyd Lawing and Rittie Pyatt Lawing. A loving mother, grandmother, and sister, Shirley enjoyed spending time with her family. She formerly worked...
Troy Daniel Cope
Jul 6, 2021
Troy Daniel Cope, age 76, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, July 06,
2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City, North Carolina. Born and raisedin Belmont, North Carolina, he was born on October 16, 1944 to the late Edgar andGeorgia Belle Brown Cope.Dan enjoyed meeting with his bluegrass band at Lucky Strike and entertaining thosewho came...
Randall Jack Dalton, Sr.
Jul 6, 2021
Randall Jack Dalton, Sr., 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, July 06, 2021 at home with his loving wife by his side. No services are planned per Randall’s request. The family would like to thank Evelyn Minish, Paul Burk and Family, Carolyn Hensley, and James and Judy Frady. They would also like to thank Burke Hospice & Palliative...
Betty Mae Hall Ellington
Jul 6, 2021
Betty Mae Hall Ellington, 92, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, July 06, 2021 at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center.
A native of McDowell County, she was born September 04, 1928 to the late Elias Oren Hall and Annie Estelle Hawkins Hall. Betty attended New Manna Baptist Church until her health prevented her from doing so. A very independent woman,...
Willie Teseniar Walker Gillespie
Jul 4, 2021
Mrs. Willie Teseniar Walker Gillespie, age 96, of Old Fort, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life on the morning of Sunday, July 04, 2021 at her residence.
A lifelong resident of Old Fort, Willie was born on August 30, 1924 to the late Charles Teseniar and Ella Padgett Teseniar. Mrs. Gillespie worked in textiles her whole life. She enjoyed tending...
Sherry Ann Mack Adams
Jul 3, 2021
At her residence, Sherry Ann Mack Adams, 64, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 03, 2021. Sherry was born in Hillsborough County, FL, on February 28, 1957, to Carolyn and Joseph Mack, deceased. Sherry will be remembered for her beautiful artwork, her joy of the outdoors, and gardening. Sherry was a very spiritual person who found beauty in...
Danny Bartlett
Jul 3, 2021
Danny Bartlett, 62, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 03, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Madison, Indiana on June 22, 1959 to the late Clifford Vine Bartlett and Florence Harmon Bartlett. Danny was an avid gardener. He enjoyed hunting and fishing but mostly helping others. A loving husband, father, uncle, brother, and best friend, he...
Bryce Hoskins
Jul 3, 2021
Mr. Bryce Hoskins, age 31, passed away, Saturday July 3, 2021.
Arrangements will be announced once finalized.
Frederick William Muller
Jul 2, 2021
Mr. Frederick William Muller, age 76, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at his residence on Friday, July 02, 2021.
A complete obituary will be available once finalized.
Ruth Mae Buff Pierson
Jul 1, 2021
On July 01, 2021, Ruth Pierson, age 88 of Nebo, North Carolina passed away peacefully at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, Forest City, North Carolina. The daughter of the late Ernest and Rose Lee Farr Buff, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on March 14, 1933.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Everett O'Neal Cable
Jul 1, 2021
Mr. Everett O’Neal Cable, age 82, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with Lord on the morning of Thursday, July 01, 2021 while surrounded by family at his residence. Born in Forney Creek in Swain County, North Carolina on January 15, 1939, he was the son of the late Wince and Maggie Laws Cable.
In addition to his...
Maye Elliott
Jun 30, 2021
Maye Elliott, age 86, of the Buck Creek Community (Marion, North Carolina), departed to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at her residence with her loving family at her side. Born in Mitchell County, North Carolina on August 04, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Doc and Dorothy Burnette Young.
In addition to her...
Amy Lynn Clark Carey
Jun 30, 2021
Amy Lynn Clark Carey, age 52, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, she was born on May 27, 1969 and was the daughter of Mary Wilson of Marion, North Carolina and the late Julian Murphy Clark.
In addition to her...
David Cornelius Nickerson
Jul 10, 2021
David Cornelius Nickerson, age 83, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina. David was born in Los Angeles, California on May 03, 1938.
In keeping with David's wishes, no services will be held.
William Hobert Smith
Jul 9, 2021
Mr. William Hobert Smith, age 85, of Nebo, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on the evening of Friday, July 9th, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina. He was born to Lonnie and Angie Smith in Burnsville, North Carolina on July 26th, 1935.
He served in the United States Army during the Korean...
Jamie Browning McKinney
Jul 9, 2021
On the morning of Friday, July 09, 2021, Mrs. Jamie Browning McKinney, age 51, made that wonderful cross over into Heaven at Mission Hospital McDowell in Marion. The daughter of the late James and Sandra Dobson Browning, she was born in Morganton, North Carolina on April 22, 1970.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Allen Lee Fisher
Jul 9, 2021
Allen Lee Fisher, age 50, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Friday, July 09, 2021. A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, North Carolina, Allen was born on January 04, 1971 to Joyce Fisher of Marion, North Carolina and the late Glenn Fisher.
A loving husband, father, son, brother, son-in-law and “Uncle Alfie”, Allen...
Melvin H. Smith
Jul 8, 2021
Melvin H. Smith, age 68, of Jonas Ridge, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 08, 2021 at Jonas Ridge Adult Care Facility. Born in York, South Carolina on July 31, 1952, he was the son of the late Chester and Lillie Walker Smith.
He is survived by four children, Carrie Ann Dolin (Gary), Christy Shook, Scottie Smith (Mauri)...
Everett Randall
Jul 8, 2021
Mr. Everett Randall, age 83, while surrounded by his loved ones, departed to be with the Lord on the morning of Thursday, July 08, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City, North Carolina. The son of the late Edward and Lula Sprinkle Randall, he was born in Madison County, North Carolina on November 27, 1937.
In...
Edith Marlowe Goforth
Jul 7, 2021
Edith Marie Marlowe Goforth, 93, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, July 07, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
She was born in Rutherford County on October 23, 1927 to the late Lawrence Marlowe and Tennie Stines Marlowe.In addition to her parents, Edith is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Doyle Goforth who passed away...
Shirley Eleanor Lawing Hensley
Jul 6, 2021
Shirley Eleanor Lawing Hensley, 79, of Nebo, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 06, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion.
A native of McDowell County, she was born February 18, 1942 to the late Floyd Lawing and Rittie Pyatt Lawing. A loving mother, grandmother, and sister, Shirley enjoyed spending time with her family. She formerly worked...
Troy Daniel Cope
Jul 6, 2021
Troy Daniel Cope, age 76, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, July 06,
2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City, North Carolina. Born and raisedin Belmont, North Carolina, he was born on October 16, 1944 to the late Edgar andGeorgia Belle Brown Cope.Dan enjoyed meeting with his bluegrass band at Lucky Strike and entertaining thosewho came...
Randall Jack Dalton, Sr.
Jul 6, 2021
Randall Jack Dalton, Sr., 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, July 06, 2021 at home with his loving wife by his side. No services are planned per Randall’s request. The family would like to thank Evelyn Minish, Paul Burk and Family, Carolyn Hensley, and James and Judy Frady. They would also like to thank Burke Hospice & Palliative...
Betty Mae Hall Ellington
Jul 6, 2021
Betty Mae Hall Ellington, 92, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, July 06, 2021 at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center.
A native of McDowell County, she was born September 04, 1928 to the late Elias Oren Hall and Annie Estelle Hawkins Hall. Betty attended New Manna Baptist Church until her health prevented her from doing so. A very independent woman,...
Willie Teseniar Walker Gillespie
Jul 4, 2021
Mrs. Willie Teseniar Walker Gillespie, age 96, of Old Fort, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life on the morning of Sunday, July 04, 2021 at her residence.
A lifelong resident of Old Fort, Willie was born on August 30, 1924 to the late Charles Teseniar and Ella Padgett Teseniar. Mrs. Gillespie worked in textiles her whole life. She enjoyed tending...
Sherry Ann Mack Adams
Jul 3, 2021
At her residence, Sherry Ann Mack Adams, 64, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 03, 2021. Sherry was born in Hillsborough County, FL, on February 28, 1957, to Carolyn and Joseph Mack, deceased. Sherry will be remembered for her beautiful artwork, her joy of the outdoors, and gardening. Sherry was a very spiritual person who found beauty in...
Danny Bartlett
Jul 3, 2021
Danny Bartlett, 62, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, July 03, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Madison, Indiana on June 22, 1959 to the late Clifford Vine Bartlett and Florence Harmon Bartlett. Danny was an avid gardener. He enjoyed hunting and fishing but mostly helping others. A loving husband, father, uncle, brother, and best friend, he...
Bryce Hoskins
Jul 3, 2021
Mr. Bryce Hoskins, age 31, passed away, Saturday July 3, 2021.
Arrangements will be announced once finalized.
Frederick William Muller
Jul 2, 2021
Mr. Frederick William Muller, age 76, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at his residence on Friday, July 02, 2021.
A complete obituary will be available once finalized.
Ruth Mae Buff Pierson
Jul 1, 2021
On July 01, 2021, Ruth Pierson, age 88 of Nebo, North Carolina passed away peacefully at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, Forest City, North Carolina. The daughter of the late Ernest and Rose Lee Farr Buff, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on March 14, 1933.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Everett O'Neal Cable
Jul 1, 2021
Mr. Everett O’Neal Cable, age 82, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with Lord on the morning of Thursday, July 01, 2021 while surrounded by family at his residence. Born in Forney Creek in Swain County, North Carolina on January 15, 1939, he was the son of the late Wince and Maggie Laws Cable.
In addition to his...
Maye Elliott
Jun 30, 2021
Maye Elliott, age 86, of the Buck Creek Community (Marion, North Carolina), departed to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at her residence with her loving family at her side. Born in Mitchell County, North Carolina on August 04, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Doc and Dorothy Burnette Young.
In addition to her...
Amy Lynn Clark Carey
Jun 30, 2021
Amy Lynn Clark Carey, age 52, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, she was born on May 27, 1969 and was the daughter of Mary Wilson of Marion, North Carolina and the late Julian Murphy Clark.
In addition to her...
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