All Obituaries

Irene Kanipe Morgan Rayburn, age 90, passed away on Monday February 17, 2020 at her residence. A complete obituary to be published once finalized.  Irene was preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Y Morgan; second husband of 36 years, Dewey L Rayburn Sr.; son, Clarence Douglas Morgan and stepdaughter, Theresa Rayburn Dennis. Surviving Irene is a step son, Dewey Rayburn Jr. of York, S.C.; two grandsons, Michael Morgan of Marion and Tim and wife Diana Morgan of Texas; a step...

Ruth Black Davis, age 81, of Marion went home to be with her Lord on Friday, February 14, 2020.  A native of Davison County, Ruth was born on July 24, 1938 to the late Walter P. Black and Ola Mae Payne Black. Ruth was a long time member of Zion Hill Baptist Church.  Her pastime was spent working jigsaw puzzles and reading. Ruth had a heart for people, she took great joy in giving to others and would help anyone she could. Children especially had a place in her compassion, any child...

Helen McCoy Allison, age 69, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Friday, February 14, 2020. A native of McDowell County, Helen was born on November 29, 1950 to the late Wilma Judith McCoy.  When Helen was a child, her late grandparents, William “Bill” McCoy and Georgia Rhea Baily McCoy were like her parents.  Her grandparents would take her to East Marion Baptist Church and in her later years she attended Old Fort Church of God.  Helen also had a...

Erick Cruz Cadena, de 37 años, falleció en su residencia el miércoles 12 de febrero de 2020. Elsuyo nació el 10 de agosto de 1982 en el seno del difunto Procoro Cruz y Guadalupe Cadena. Erick era un hombre y trabajó en la construcción la mayor parte de su vida. Le gustaba trabajar en madera, jugar a las cartas y salir al campo de fútbol cuando tenía la oportunidad. Erick era un hombre dulce y cariñoso que traia flores a su...

Patricia "Pat" Nelson Bennett McInturff left her earthly home on Thursday Feb. 6, 2020 with family by her side. She was born in McDowell County on June 19th, 1946 to the late William Nelson & Lena Gurley Nelson. She was preceded in death by her nephew Jeff Nelson, her brother Peter Nelson, her son Brandon Bennett and her husband Tony D. McInturff.  She leaves behind to cherish her memory her brother Billy Nelson of Pleasant Gardens, children Andy Bennett and spouse Janice...

  Vivian “Bibbie” Faye Seagle, age 71, of Marion, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.  Vivian was born in Marion on July 29, 1948 to the late Garland and Nora Hawkins Seagle.  She really enjoyed yard sales and thrift stores, always ready to find a bargain.  She also loved Gospel music and loved attending church.  She was a long time member of Bethel Free Will Baptist Church.  Her big heart...

Glenda Jones Hinkle, age 69, of Marion, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Marion following several months of declining health.  Glenda was born in Bakersville on August 13, 1950 to the late Fred H. Jones and Jewell Webb Jones.  She worked in several of the manufacturing plants in Marion over the years and more recently provided home health care to elderly people in the community.  Her life was devoted to her four daughters who will always...

Grace Gibson Watson passed away at the age of 73 on Friday, January 31, 2020, after a long courageous battle with cancer.  A native of Old Fort, Grace was born to the late William  Robert Gibson and Eula Wright Gibson on June, 18, 1946. Grace was a true country girl who enjoyed doing her yard work, tending to her garden and just riding the lawnmower. She use to have cattle, two Jerusalem donkeys and a dog who she loved and spoiled.  Grace is predeceased in death by two...

  Christopher Joseph “Chris” Davis, 50, of Mars Hill, N.C., was killed in an auto accident the night of Friday, January 31, 2020, while on his way home from work, having just learned of his father’s passing the night before.  Chris was born August 20, 1969 and grew up in Ocean City, MD, and is a graduate of Stephen Decatur High school. He is survived by his mother, Kathleen Davis, his children, Arias Abbruzzi Davis, Chiara Abbruzzi-Davis, River Abbruzzi-Davis,...

 Joseph Ray “Babe” Kaylor, Glenwood resident and longtime community leader, departed to be with the Lord on Monday, January 27, 2020, 3 days prior to his 92nd birthday. The son of the late George and Elmyra Kaylor, Joe was born in McDowell County, NC on January 30, 1928.   Joe enjoyed working outside around his home, walking at the YMCA and athletics.  He was a huge supporter of Titan Athletics and attended many sports events and especially when his grandchildren...