Obituaries

Anna Jean Witcher Michael

Jun 30, 2021

Anna Jean Witcher Michael, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at her residence in Boone, North Carolina. The daughter of the late Everett and Nina Jones Witcher, she was born in Guilford County, North Carolina on October 24, 1933.

She was preceded in death by, in addition to her parents, her husband, Edgar Michael, Jr. (2019);...

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Patricia Lowery

Jun 28, 2021

Patricia Ann Boone Lowery, 73, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Monday morning, June 28, 2021 at Mission Hospital- McDowell. A native of McDowell County, Patricia was born January 02, 1948 to the late Jack Alford Boone and Elenor Swann Boone. Patricia found great joy in family gatherings, with a house full of laughter and a heart full of...

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Maggie DePoyster

Jun 28, 2021

Mrs. Maggie Lou Roland DePoyster, 90, of Southaven, Mississippi, went to be with her Lord at her son’s residence in Marion, North Carolina on Monday, June 28, 2021. Maggie was born in Pocahontas, Tennessee on April 06, 1931 to the late Lee Jackson Roland and Ludie Louise Richardson Roland. Mrs. DePoyster was the perfect example of a Christian lady. She...

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Lillie Wilson

Jun 26, 2021

On the evening of Saturday, June 26, 2021, Lillie Jean Austin Wilson, 87, of Marion, North Carolina passed away at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Yancey County on May 20, 1934 to the late Mack Austin and Ellen McPeters Austin. She is also preceded in death by 15 siblings. Lillie was a hard worker who...

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Wayne Davis

Jun 26, 2021

Mr. Wayne Davis, age 62, following a brief illness unexpectedly made that wonderful cross over into Heaven at 2:51 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Iredell Health System in Statesville, North Carolina. Born in Thomasville, North Carolina on March 31, 1959, he was the son of the late Carol and Ruth Black Davis. Following 44 years, Wayne retired from...

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Mary Elliott

Jun 26, 2021

On the morning of Saturday, June 26, 2021, Mary Elizabeth Morgan Elliott, age 81, of the Glenwood Community, departed to be with the Lord at Autumn Care of Marion. Her loving family was by her side. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on November 06, 1939, to the late George and Estelle Vaughn Morgan, she was also preceded in death...

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Pamela Snyder

Jun 25, 2021

On Friday, June 25, 2021, heaven gained its sweetest angel, Mrs. Pamela Louann Snyder, age, 65, who departed this world and entered heavens gates at Grace Hospital in Morganton, North Carolina. She was born to the late Marshall and Mae Greene Byrd on December 05, 1955 in McDowell County, North Carolina. Pam loved and faithfully served the Lord. She adored...

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David "Ricco" Rhodes

Jun 23, 2021

David “Ricco” Rhodes, age 50, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at his residence with his loved ones by his side. Ricco was born in Fort Myers, Florida on May 05, 1971. An avid coffee drinker, Ricco enjoyed watching The Golden Girls, Pittsburg Steelers playing, and listening to a variety of music. Most of all,...

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David Pendley

Jun 22, 2021

Mr. David Lee Pendley, age 87, departed this world on June 22, 2021, at the John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina. He was born to the late Will Pendley and Lizzie Ledford Pendley on November 27, 1933, in Mitchell County, North Carolina. Lee loved the Lord. He adored his family, especially his wife of 64 years and...

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Howard Patton

Jun 22, 2021

Mr. Howard A. Patton, age 76, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at his residence with loved ones at his side on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. In keeping with Mr. Patton's wishes, no services are planned at this time.

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Virginia Rowland

Jun 21, 2021

Virginia Arrowood Rowland, age 94, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on the evening of Monday, June 21, 2021 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, North Carolina. The daughter of the of the late Xurian and Mattie Seagle Arrowood, Virginia was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on October 19, 1926. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

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Roger Hoover

Jun 20, 2021

In the early morning hours of Sunday, June 20, 2021, Mr. Roger Hoover, age 74, of the Buck Creek Community passed away at his residence. A native of Yancey County, North Carolina, he was born on Christmas Eve (December 24th) 1946 and was the son of the late Herman and Marjorie Robinson Hoover. A member of Sunnyvale Baptist Church, Roger enjoyed...

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Hazel Banks

Jun 20, 2021

Hazel Bartlett Banks, age 87, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at her residence in Marion, North Carolina with her loved ones at her side. Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on October 22, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Bulo and Thelma Thompson Bartlett.

Following 38 years serving as a nurse’s assistant, Hazel absolutely loved helping others....

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Dr. Lawrence Manship

Jun 19, 2021

Dr. Lawrence Louis Manship, age 66, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021, at his residence. He was born March 27, 1955, in Elyria, Ohio, the son of the late Lawrence and Vivian Raybourn Manship. Lawrence was a Christian and he worked as a general surgeon at McDowell Hospital in Marion, North Carolina. He enjoyed playing the...

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Jimmy Wright

Jun 19, 2021

Jimmy Nelson Wright, age 70, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Care Partners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. He was born on December 5, 1950 in Wilkes County, North Carolina. Jimmy was a special person who enjoyed life to it’s fullest. He loved listening to music especially Motown style. He loved everyone and never...

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Gregory Holtzclaw

Jun 18, 2021

Gregory Lee Holtzclaw, age 55, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born on March 12, 1966 to Betty Bright Holtzclaw and the late James Holtzclaw. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Paul Proctor. Greg was a...

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Eual Owens

Jun 18, 2021

Eual Clark Owens, 82, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, he was born January 06, 1939 to the late Orvill and Addie Davis Owens. Having retired from Rockwell, Eual worked as a welder for most of his life. Music was his...

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Gurthie Hunter

Jun 18, 2021

Gurthie Morgan Hunter, 94, of Marion, North Carolina, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, June 18, 2021 at Fair Haven Home in Bostic. Gurthie was born April 13, 1927 and grew up in Glenwood. She started working in the hosiery mill before her and her husband, Roy, started Hunter’s Livermush in 1955. She worked there until she...

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Rosalie Ollis

Jun 18, 2021

Rosalie McKinney Ollis, 67, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. She was born in Avery County on December 12, 1953 to the late Fred McKinney and Zennie Mae Taylor McKinney. Rosalie enjoyed tending to her flowers and searching for four leaf clovers. She also liked to visit Mountain Paradise....

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Jeffrey Teaster

Jun 16, 2021

On the morning of Wednesday, June 16, 2021, Jeffrey Wayne Teaster passed away at Memorial Campus in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, Jeff was born on April 9, 1973 to the late Terry Teaster and Patricia Bartlett Thomas. Jeff enjoyed listening to rock music, reading and watching movies. He was a loving father, brother and grandfather. Jeff mostly enjoyed...

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