Obituaries

Anne Davis

Anne Davis

Dec 29, 2020

 

 

Anne Price Davis, age 65, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at her residence.  The daughter of the late Sylvester and Lila Hembree Price, she was born in Burke County, North Carolina on August 06, 1955.

 

A loving and caring mother, grandmother and sister, Anne is survived by one daughter,...

Earl Wilson Durham

Earl Wilson Durham

Dec 28, 2020

 

 

Earl Wilson Durham, 93, of Asheville, North Carolina and formerly of Marion, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020.

 

He was born in McDowell County on January 05, 1927 and was a veteran of the United States Army.

 

He is preceded in death by his late wife, Frances Durham.

 

He is survived by six children...

Doris Marie Biddix

Doris Marie Biddix

Dec 28, 2020

 

 

Doris “Rosie” Canipe Biddix, 81, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.

 

She was born in Mitchell County on October 26, 1939 to the late Burns and Verdie Patrick Canipe.

 

Rosie loved the Lord, and she was a faithful member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church for...

Frances Curci

Frances Curci

Dec 26, 2020

 

 

Frances Curci, age 97, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo.  The daughter of the late Domenic and Mary Rafeal Gallelo, she was born in Bronx, New York on January 19, 1923.

 

A private graveside service will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Park...

Joan Goings Grant

Joan Goings Grant

Dec 26, 2020

 

 

Joan Goings Grant, better known as Mamaw, age 66, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Duke University Hospital.

 

She was born in McDowell County on April 17, 1954 to the late Lawrence Elmer Goings and Lillie Mae Kirby Goings.

 

Joan enjoyed visiting the beach with her family. She ran a bingo...

Corey Austin Hudson

Corey Austin Hudson

Dec 25, 2020

 

 

Corey Austin Hudson, age 25, of Fairview, North Carolina, passed away on December 25, 2020.

A native of Ocala, Florida, he was born on July 29, 1995 to Sandra Ayers Parham and the late Charles Dudley Hudson, Jr.

Corey enjoyed being outdoors and going to the beach. A loving son, grandson, and brother, he also enjoyed swimming and...

Jimmy Eugene Smith

Jimmy Eugene Smith

Dec 25, 2020

 

 

Jimmy Eugene Smith, age 79, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  The son of the late Franklin and Martha Lou Pope Smith, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on February 24, 1941.

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Mary E. Tilson

Mary E. Tilson

Dec 24, 2020

 

 

Mary E. Tilson, age 84, of Nebo, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on the night of Thursday, December 24, 2020.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on July 28, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Will and Othel Waters Raines.

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Glenn H. Warren

Glenn H. Warren

Dec 24, 2020

 

 

Mr. Glenn H. Warren, age 73, of Old Fort, North Carolina, while surrounded by loved ones, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his residence.  The son of the late James and Ida Jane Ollis Warren, he was born in Asheville, North Carolina on August 20, 1947. 

 

Glenn, who was an amazing, loving and caring daddy,...

Martha Sue Ortiz

Martha Sue Ortiz

Dec 24, 2020

 

 

In the early morning hours of Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 2020, Martha Sue Ortiz, age 84, of Marion, North Carolina, made that wonderful cross over to Heaven at Autumn Care of Marion.  The daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth Kent Laughter, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on December 06, 1936. 

 

In addition...

Donna Kay Fisher

Donna Kay Fisher

Dec 23, 2020

 

 

Donna Kay Fisher, 65, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.

 

She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on April 28, 1955.

 

She is preceded in death by her son, Stephen Slagle.

 

Donna, who enjoyed spending time with her family, is survived by her daughter, Shannon...

Kay Fowler

Kay Fowler

Dec 23, 2020

 

 

Kay Fowler, age 47, of Bostic, North Carolina, departed to be the Lord and to celebrate the holiday season with her parents, Bob and Sylvia Dean Dayberry Fowler, on Wednesday, December 23, 2020.  Kay passed away at her residence with her loving family at her side.  She was born in Boiling Springs, North Carolina on February 28, 1973. 

...

Gene Cable

Gene Cable

Dec 22, 2020

 

 

Gene Cable, age 79, went home to be with his Lord, on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. He was born in Swain County, North Carolina, on August 30, 1941, to the late Clinton and Loretta Hyde Cable.

 Gene was a member of Living Waters Tabernacle in Old Fort, North Carolina. He loved his church, work, fishing, his dogs &...

Harold Eugene Whitesides

Harold Eugene Whitesides

Dec 22, 2020

 

 

Mr. Harold E. Whitesides, age 80, of Forest City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on the night of Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills SECU Inpatient Unit in Forest City.  The son of the late Ewart Whitesides and Louise Jamison Patterson. 

 

A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Harold had worked...

Karen Nanette Martin

Karen Nanette Martin

Dec 21, 2020

 

 

In the early morning hours of Monday, December 21, 2020, Karen N. Martin, age 61, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  The daughter of the late Nathaniel and Ophelia Swepson Martin Owens, she was born in Marion, North Carolina on April 28, 1959.

 

In addition...

Jerry Lee VanDyke

Jerry Lee VanDyke

Dec 21, 2020

 

 

Mr. Jerry Lee VanDyke, age 78, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at his residence. He was born on August 01, 1942 in Rutherford County, North Carolina to the late Paul Franklin and Ruth Wilkerson VanDyke.

 

Jerry is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary White VanDyke; his two children, Chris VanDyke and Jason VanDyke (Tonia);...

Rhonda Lynn Seagle

Rhonda Lynn Seagle

Dec 20, 2020

 

 

Rhonda Lynn Seagle, age 64, went to be with the Lord, at her home, on Sunday, December 20, 2020. She was born on August 07, 1956 in McDowell County, North Carolina. She was born to the late Ray Eugene and Ella Mae Hicks Seagle.

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister,...

James "Chuck" David Deyton

James "Chuck" David Deyton

Dec 20, 2020

 

 

James David “Chuck” Deyton, age 68, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on December 20, 2020 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. 

 

An avid outdoorsman, Chuck retired from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission after 30+ years of service.  Chuck enjoyed everything from hunting to farming, fishing to gardening, & everything in between. He...

Mary Ruth Edwards

Mary Ruth Edwards

Dec 20, 2020

 

Mary Ruth Edwards, age 90, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2020. Ruth was born in Marion NC on May 18, 1930, she later married Richard Edwards who passed away in 2010. They were married for fifty-nine years. Ruth had two daughters who preceded her in death, Gwendolyn Hope and Sandra Kay.

 

Ruth loved the Lord and loved...

Emma Fox

Emma Fox

Dec 19, 2020

Emma Townsend Fox, age 87, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2020 around 8 pm. She was the daughter of the late Lemuel L. Townsend and Bertha Jestes Townsend.

 

Emma was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, and sister and a follower of Christ. She loved cooking and working word search puzzles, and was known...

Anne Davis

Anne Davis

Dec 29, 2020

 

 

Anne Price Davis, age 65, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at her residence.  The daughter of the late Sylvester and Lila Hembree Price, she was born in Burke County, North Carolina on August 06, 1955.

 

A loving and caring mother, grandmother and sister, Anne is survived by one daughter,...

Earl Wilson Durham

Earl Wilson Durham

Dec 28, 2020

 

 

Earl Wilson Durham, 93, of Asheville, North Carolina and formerly of Marion, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020.

 

He was born in McDowell County on January 05, 1927 and was a veteran of the United States Army.

 

He is preceded in death by his late wife, Frances Durham.

 

He is survived by six children...

Doris Marie Biddix

Doris Marie Biddix

Dec 28, 2020

 

 

Doris “Rosie” Canipe Biddix, 81, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.

 

She was born in Mitchell County on October 26, 1939 to the late Burns and Verdie Patrick Canipe.

 

Rosie loved the Lord, and she was a faithful member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church for...

Frances Curci

Frances Curci

Dec 26, 2020

 

 

Frances Curci, age 97, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo.  The daughter of the late Domenic and Mary Rafeal Gallelo, she was born in Bronx, New York on January 19, 1923.

 

A private graveside service will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Park...

Joan Goings Grant

Joan Goings Grant

Dec 26, 2020

 

 

Joan Goings Grant, better known as Mamaw, age 66, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Duke University Hospital.

 

She was born in McDowell County on April 17, 1954 to the late Lawrence Elmer Goings and Lillie Mae Kirby Goings.

 

Joan enjoyed visiting the beach with her family. She ran a bingo...

Corey Austin Hudson

Corey Austin Hudson

Dec 25, 2020

 

 

Corey Austin Hudson, age 25, of Fairview, North Carolina, passed away on December 25, 2020.

A native of Ocala, Florida, he was born on July 29, 1995 to Sandra Ayers Parham and the late Charles Dudley Hudson, Jr.

Corey enjoyed being outdoors and going to the beach. A loving son, grandson, and brother, he also enjoyed swimming and...

Jimmy Eugene Smith

Jimmy Eugene Smith

Dec 25, 2020

 

 

Jimmy Eugene Smith, age 79, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  The son of the late Franklin and Martha Lou Pope Smith, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on February 24, 1941.

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Mary E. Tilson

Mary E. Tilson

Dec 24, 2020

 

 

Mary E. Tilson, age 84, of Nebo, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on the night of Thursday, December 24, 2020.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on July 28, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Will and Othel Waters Raines.

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Glenn H. Warren

Glenn H. Warren

Dec 24, 2020

 

 

Mr. Glenn H. Warren, age 73, of Old Fort, North Carolina, while surrounded by loved ones, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his residence.  The son of the late James and Ida Jane Ollis Warren, he was born in Asheville, North Carolina on August 20, 1947. 

 

Glenn, who was an amazing, loving and caring daddy,...

Martha Sue Ortiz

Martha Sue Ortiz

Dec 24, 2020

 

 

In the early morning hours of Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 2020, Martha Sue Ortiz, age 84, of Marion, North Carolina, made that wonderful cross over to Heaven at Autumn Care of Marion.  The daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth Kent Laughter, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on December 06, 1936. 

 

In addition...

Donna Kay Fisher

Donna Kay Fisher

Dec 23, 2020

 

 

Donna Kay Fisher, 65, of Marion, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.

 

She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on April 28, 1955.

 

She is preceded in death by her son, Stephen Slagle.

 

Donna, who enjoyed spending time with her family, is survived by her daughter, Shannon...

Kay Fowler

Kay Fowler

Dec 23, 2020

 

 

Kay Fowler, age 47, of Bostic, North Carolina, departed to be the Lord and to celebrate the holiday season with her parents, Bob and Sylvia Dean Dayberry Fowler, on Wednesday, December 23, 2020.  Kay passed away at her residence with her loving family at her side.  She was born in Boiling Springs, North Carolina on February 28, 1973. 

...

Gene Cable

Gene Cable

Dec 22, 2020

 

 

Gene Cable, age 79, went home to be with his Lord, on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. He was born in Swain County, North Carolina, on August 30, 1941, to the late Clinton and Loretta Hyde Cable.

 Gene was a member of Living Waters Tabernacle in Old Fort, North Carolina. He loved his church, work, fishing, his dogs &...

Harold Eugene Whitesides

Harold Eugene Whitesides

Dec 22, 2020

 

 

Mr. Harold E. Whitesides, age 80, of Forest City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on the night of Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills SECU Inpatient Unit in Forest City.  The son of the late Ewart Whitesides and Louise Jamison Patterson. 

 

A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Harold had worked...

Karen Nanette Martin

Karen Nanette Martin

Dec 21, 2020

 

 

In the early morning hours of Monday, December 21, 2020, Karen N. Martin, age 61, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  The daughter of the late Nathaniel and Ophelia Swepson Martin Owens, she was born in Marion, North Carolina on April 28, 1959.

 

In addition...

Jerry Lee VanDyke

Jerry Lee VanDyke

Dec 21, 2020

 

 

Mr. Jerry Lee VanDyke, age 78, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at his residence. He was born on August 01, 1942 in Rutherford County, North Carolina to the late Paul Franklin and Ruth Wilkerson VanDyke.

 

Jerry is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary White VanDyke; his two children, Chris VanDyke and Jason VanDyke (Tonia);...

Rhonda Lynn Seagle

Rhonda Lynn Seagle

Dec 20, 2020

 

 

Rhonda Lynn Seagle, age 64, went to be with the Lord, at her home, on Sunday, December 20, 2020. She was born on August 07, 1956 in McDowell County, North Carolina. She was born to the late Ray Eugene and Ella Mae Hicks Seagle.

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister,...

James "Chuck" David Deyton

James "Chuck" David Deyton

Dec 20, 2020

 

 

James David “Chuck” Deyton, age 68, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on December 20, 2020 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. 

 

An avid outdoorsman, Chuck retired from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission after 30+ years of service.  Chuck enjoyed everything from hunting to farming, fishing to gardening, & everything in between. He...

Mary Ruth Edwards

Mary Ruth Edwards

Dec 20, 2020

 

Mary Ruth Edwards, age 90, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2020. Ruth was born in Marion NC on May 18, 1930, she later married Richard Edwards who passed away in 2010. They were married for fifty-nine years. Ruth had two daughters who preceded her in death, Gwendolyn Hope and Sandra Kay.

 

Ruth loved the Lord and loved...

Emma Fox

Emma Fox

Dec 19, 2020

Emma Townsend Fox, age 87, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2020 around 8 pm. She was the daughter of the late Lemuel L. Townsend and Bertha Jestes Townsend.

 

Emma was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, and sister and a follower of Christ. She loved cooking and working word search puzzles, and was known...

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