Obituaries
Kimberly Annette Shuford Matthews
Apr 27, 2025
Kimberly Annette Shuford Matthews, 53, of Marion, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, at her residence.
Kim was born in McDowell County, NC, on August 5, 1971, to Armenda Hudgins Shuford and the late Louie Gene Shuford. Kim was a hardworking mom and was known for her straight forward personality. She really enjoyed watching her children play softball. Her family was...
Joan Ann Frisbee Rhom
Apr 27, 2025
Joan Ann Frisbee Rhom, 75, of Marion, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Mission McDowell Hospital.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Bethel Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., prior to the service, at the Church.
A complete obituary...
Ruth Charlotte Withers Childers
Apr 26, 2025
Ruth Childers, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and wife, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025 at the age of 73 at UNC Health Blue Ridge. She was surrounded by family and friends.
A true woman of faith, Ruth found joy in serving the Lord. She instilled her strong values and religious beliefs in her family and led by example volunteering endlessly....
Gary Lee Scott
Apr 25, 2025
Gary Lee Scott, 55, of Marion, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo.
Gary was born in McDowell County, NC on August 4, 1969, to the late Oretha Scott and Leroy Logan. Gary enjoyed walking and being outdoors. He was a very kind hearted man who always enjoyed helping others in need. Most of...
Jimmie Dean Elmore
Apr 24, 2025
Jimmie Dean Elmore, 86, of Nebo, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Charles George VA Medical Center.
He was born in Marion on June 25, 1938 to the late Willie Harold Elmore and Viola Elizabeth Lindsey Elmore. He was also preceded in death by one son, Scott Elmore.
Jim honorably served in the United States Air Force where he earned the...
Emerson Barksdale
Apr 23, 2025
Emerson Barksdale, a beloved member of his community, passed away on April 23, 2025, at Memorial Mission Hospital. He was born on May 22, 1942, in Washington, Georgia, and dedicated his life to being a kind and generous man. Emerson epitomized the values of love and community. He cherished his role as a husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law, and friend, and...
James Peter Van Pelt, II
Apr 22, 2025
James Peter Van Pelt, II passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at the age of 72.
James was born in York County, Pennsylvania to the late James Peter VanPelt and Naomi Anne Ruppert Carl. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Greg Van Pelt. James worked as a mechanic for a number of years, and he truly enjoyed...
Tammy Rena Aldredge
Apr 21, 2025
Tammy Rena Aldredge, 54, of Coconut Beach, FL, formerly of McDowell County, NC, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025.
Born in Germany on November 19, 1970, she was the daughter of James Aldredge (Rita) of Morganton, NC and Sharon Reel Vaughn (Ernest) of Coconut Beach, FL.
Tammy attended Glenwood Elementary School in Marion and graduated from McDowell High School in 1988. She...
Frances Russell Dalton
Apr 21, 2025
Frances Russell Dalton, age 89, born on February 28, 1936, in McDowell County, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, at UNC Blue Ridge Morganton.
Frances attended the Vein Mountain Baptist Church. Following her career she retired from Continental Teves, an achievement that highlighted her hard work and dedication.
She is survived by her son, Ronald D. Dalton, and his wife Kathy;...
Nancy Blalock Collins
Apr 20, 2025
Nancy Blalock Collins, 92, of Salisbury, NC passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025 at her residence.
Nancy was born November 29, 1932 in McDowell County, NC to the late Kathleen Jackson Blalock and Joseph Wesley Blalock. She was a graduate of Glenwood High School where she played basketball. She worked at the Corner Craft Shop for 20 years before retiring.
Nancy was...
Donald Avery Jamison
Apr 19, 2025
Donald Avery Jamison, 77, of Nebo, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 at his residence.
He was born in Marion on February 1, 1948 to the late Fate Jamison and Annie Maney Jamison. Don worked for ten years for the City of Morganton. He later worked for twenty years with the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections where he served as...
Mildred Black Elkins
Apr 18, 2025
Mildred Black Elkins, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her residence on April 18, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on January 16, 1953, in Yancey County, she lived a life marked by dedication, love, and an unwavering commitment to those she cherished.
Mildred was not only meticulous about keeping her yard mowed and her...
Carol Jane McFalls Hensley
Apr 18, 2025
Carol Jane McFalls Hensley, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away on April 18, 2025, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. Born on September 2, 1949, in McDowell County, she lived a life rich with love, compassion, and dedication.
Carol was known for her caring and giving nature, embodying the spirit of a loving wife, mother, and...
James Bryatt Woody
Apr 18, 2025
James Bryatt Woody, a beloved husband, father, and proud veteran, passed away peacefully at his residence on April 18, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born on June 7, 1935, in Yancey County, North Carolina.
James had a commendable career, dedicating over ten years as a truck driver. His work was a testament to his strong work ethic and...
Jacqueline Lee Cannon Hughes
Apr 18, 2025
Jacqueline Lee Cannon Hughes, a cherished member of our community, was born on June 3, 1946, in Mitchell County. She departed this life on April 18, 2025, at the Watauga Medical Center, leaving behind a legacy of love, artistry, and devotion.
Jacqueline was a vibrant soul who loved her family dearly. She was blessed with two loving children, a son, Sandy...
Kevin Douglas Wilson
Apr 17, 2025
Kevin Douglas Wilson January 11, 1963 – April 17th, 2025
Kevin Douglas Wilson, 61, of Yancey County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. Born on January 11, 1963, to Faye Lillie Murphy Wilson and the late Alvin James Wilson, Kevin was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed.
Kevin was...
Mary Helen Dennis Boggs
Apr 16, 2025
Mary Helen Dennis Boggs, 86, of Spruce Pine, NC, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital.
Mary was born in Calhoun County, Alabama to the late
Jasper Wilson Dennis and Gerthie Ophelia Dennis Daniel.
Preceded in death by sisters
Judy Daniel Bell, Glenda Dennis Turley, and Ruby Nell Dennis.
Mary is remembered as a hard worker with a strong work...
Ethel Louise Smith Bolick
Apr 16, 2025
Ethel Louise Smith Bolick, 95, of Marion, went Home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the Solace Center in Asheville.
Ethel was born in Yancey County, NC, on October 27, 1929, to the late Angela Black Smith and Lonnie Smith. She was married to her husband of 61 years, Gold Horace Bolick, who passed away in...
Barbara Ann Gravelle
Apr 14, 2025
Barbara Ann Hicks Gravelle, 86, of Asheville, NC, beloved Aunt, Sister, friend, advocate, artist, poet and mentor, passed away April 14, 2025 peacefully after a fierce battle with cancer. Her tenacious spirit, strong mind and body allowed to her outlive what most thought impossible. Born in Nebo, NC July 30, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Alma Loudermilk...
Brenda Kay Woodby Johnson
Apr 14, 2025
Brenda Kay Woodby Johnson, 73, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 14, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Yancey County on March 25, 1952 to the late Bill Woodby and Honnie Bryant Woodby.
Brenda was a longtime, faithful member of Hefner Memorial Baptist Church. She served as a Sunday School Teacher...
Kimberly Annette Shuford Matthews
Apr 27, 2025
Kimberly Annette Shuford Matthews, 53, of Marion, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, at her residence.
Kim was born in McDowell County, NC, on August 5, 1971, to Armenda Hudgins Shuford and the late Louie Gene Shuford. Kim was a hardworking mom and was known for her straight forward personality. She really enjoyed watching her children play softball. Her family was...
Joan Ann Frisbee Rhom
Apr 27, 2025
Joan Ann Frisbee Rhom, 75, of Marion, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Mission McDowell Hospital.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Bethel Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., prior to the service, at the Church.
A complete obituary...
Ruth Charlotte Withers Childers
Apr 26, 2025
Ruth Childers, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and wife, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025 at the age of 73 at UNC Health Blue Ridge. She was surrounded by family and friends.
A true woman of faith, Ruth found joy in serving the Lord. She instilled her strong values and religious beliefs in her family and led by example volunteering endlessly....
Gary Lee Scott
Apr 25, 2025
Gary Lee Scott, 55, of Marion, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo.
Gary was born in McDowell County, NC on August 4, 1969, to the late Oretha Scott and Leroy Logan. Gary enjoyed walking and being outdoors. He was a very kind hearted man who always enjoyed helping others in need. Most of...
Jimmie Dean Elmore
Apr 24, 2025
Jimmie Dean Elmore, 86, of Nebo, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Charles George VA Medical Center.
He was born in Marion on June 25, 1938 to the late Willie Harold Elmore and Viola Elizabeth Lindsey Elmore. He was also preceded in death by one son, Scott Elmore.
Jim honorably served in the United States Air Force where he earned the...
Emerson Barksdale
Apr 23, 2025
Emerson Barksdale, a beloved member of his community, passed away on April 23, 2025, at Memorial Mission Hospital. He was born on May 22, 1942, in Washington, Georgia, and dedicated his life to being a kind and generous man. Emerson epitomized the values of love and community. He cherished his role as a husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law, and friend, and...
James Peter Van Pelt, II
Apr 22, 2025
James Peter Van Pelt, II passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at the age of 72.
James was born in York County, Pennsylvania to the late James Peter VanPelt and Naomi Anne Ruppert Carl. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Greg Van Pelt. James worked as a mechanic for a number of years, and he truly enjoyed...
Tammy Rena Aldredge
Apr 21, 2025
Tammy Rena Aldredge, 54, of Coconut Beach, FL, formerly of McDowell County, NC, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025.
Born in Germany on November 19, 1970, she was the daughter of James Aldredge (Rita) of Morganton, NC and Sharon Reel Vaughn (Ernest) of Coconut Beach, FL.
Tammy attended Glenwood Elementary School in Marion and graduated from McDowell High School in 1988. She...
Frances Russell Dalton
Apr 21, 2025
Frances Russell Dalton, age 89, born on February 28, 1936, in McDowell County, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, at UNC Blue Ridge Morganton.
Frances attended the Vein Mountain Baptist Church. Following her career she retired from Continental Teves, an achievement that highlighted her hard work and dedication.
She is survived by her son, Ronald D. Dalton, and his wife Kathy;...
Nancy Blalock Collins
Apr 20, 2025
Nancy Blalock Collins, 92, of Salisbury, NC passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025 at her residence.
Nancy was born November 29, 1932 in McDowell County, NC to the late Kathleen Jackson Blalock and Joseph Wesley Blalock. She was a graduate of Glenwood High School where she played basketball. She worked at the Corner Craft Shop for 20 years before retiring.
Nancy was...
Donald Avery Jamison
Apr 19, 2025
Donald Avery Jamison, 77, of Nebo, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 at his residence.
He was born in Marion on February 1, 1948 to the late Fate Jamison and Annie Maney Jamison. Don worked for ten years for the City of Morganton. He later worked for twenty years with the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections where he served as...
Mildred Black Elkins
Apr 18, 2025
Mildred Black Elkins, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her residence on April 18, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on January 16, 1953, in Yancey County, she lived a life marked by dedication, love, and an unwavering commitment to those she cherished.
Mildred was not only meticulous about keeping her yard mowed and her...
Carol Jane McFalls Hensley
Apr 18, 2025
Carol Jane McFalls Hensley, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away on April 18, 2025, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. Born on September 2, 1949, in McDowell County, she lived a life rich with love, compassion, and dedication.
Carol was known for her caring and giving nature, embodying the spirit of a loving wife, mother, and...
James Bryatt Woody
Apr 18, 2025
James Bryatt Woody, a beloved husband, father, and proud veteran, passed away peacefully at his residence on April 18, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born on June 7, 1935, in Yancey County, North Carolina.
James had a commendable career, dedicating over ten years as a truck driver. His work was a testament to his strong work ethic and...
Jacqueline Lee Cannon Hughes
Apr 18, 2025
Jacqueline Lee Cannon Hughes, a cherished member of our community, was born on June 3, 1946, in Mitchell County. She departed this life on April 18, 2025, at the Watauga Medical Center, leaving behind a legacy of love, artistry, and devotion.
Jacqueline was a vibrant soul who loved her family dearly. She was blessed with two loving children, a son, Sandy...
Kevin Douglas Wilson
Apr 17, 2025
Kevin Douglas Wilson January 11, 1963 – April 17th, 2025
Kevin Douglas Wilson, 61, of Yancey County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. Born on January 11, 1963, to Faye Lillie Murphy Wilson and the late Alvin James Wilson, Kevin was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed.
Kevin was...
Mary Helen Dennis Boggs
Apr 16, 2025
Mary Helen Dennis Boggs, 86, of Spruce Pine, NC, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital.
Mary was born in Calhoun County, Alabama to the late
Jasper Wilson Dennis and Gerthie Ophelia Dennis Daniel.
Preceded in death by sisters
Judy Daniel Bell, Glenda Dennis Turley, and Ruby Nell Dennis.
Mary is remembered as a hard worker with a strong work...
Ethel Louise Smith Bolick
Apr 16, 2025
Ethel Louise Smith Bolick, 95, of Marion, went Home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the Solace Center in Asheville.
Ethel was born in Yancey County, NC, on October 27, 1929, to the late Angela Black Smith and Lonnie Smith. She was married to her husband of 61 years, Gold Horace Bolick, who passed away in...
Barbara Ann Gravelle
Apr 14, 2025
Barbara Ann Hicks Gravelle, 86, of Asheville, NC, beloved Aunt, Sister, friend, advocate, artist, poet and mentor, passed away April 14, 2025 peacefully after a fierce battle with cancer. Her tenacious spirit, strong mind and body allowed to her outlive what most thought impossible. Born in Nebo, NC July 30, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Alma Loudermilk...
Brenda Kay Woodby Johnson
Apr 14, 2025
Brenda Kay Woodby Johnson, 73, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 14, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Yancey County on March 25, 1952 to the late Bill Woodby and Honnie Bryant Woodby.
Brenda was a longtime, faithful member of Hefner Memorial Baptist Church. She served as a Sunday School Teacher...
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