ᐅ North Carolina Death Notices 2009-2025
Epley, Juanita, John, James, Jack, Isabelle, Howard, Helen, Gordon...

Juanita, John, James, Jack, Isabelle, Howard, Helen, Gordon, Gladys, George...

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▰ Juanita Jane Epley

Died April 03, … More Information
Juanita Jane Epley, born December 18, 1967 went to be with the Lord on April 3, 2017 in Morganton, North Carolina. Juanita was 49.

▰ John Thomas Epley

Died September 17, … More Information
John Thomas Epley, 76, went to be with the Lord on September 17, 2005 in Morganton, North Carolina.
Obituary published: September 18, 2005 in "Morganton H"

▰ John Henry Sr Epley

Died March 26, … More Information
John Henry Sr Epley, age 83 of Hickory, North Carolina, went into the presence of the Lord on March 26, 2003.
Obituary published: March 27, 2003 in "Hickory R"

▰ John F Epley

Died December 26, … More Information
John F Epley, age 43 of Marion, North Carolina, went into the presence of the Lord on December 26, 2005.
Obituary published: December 27, 2005 in "McDowell News"

▰ John Henry Epley, Jr

Died January 19, … More Information
John Henry Epley, Jr , born May 20, 1952 passed away peacefully January 19, 2016 in Hickory, North Carolina. John was 63. Tags: #Lucy #Epley #John #Dorothy #Curtis #Hickory #Randy #Wanda #Michael #Tosha #Misty #Brianna #Chapel #Heritage #Service #Roark #Catawba #Park #Valdese #Crematory
Obituary: John Henry Epley, Jr., 63, of Hickory, passed away on , 19, 2016 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical , following a period of declining health.
John was born on May 20, 1952 in McDowell to Lucy Evans Epley and the late John Henry Epley, Sr. He was employed as a machinist in furniture manufacturing.
Surviving in addition to his mother, are his siblings, Dorothy Spiva and husband Curtis of Hickory, Randy Epley of Hickory and Wanda Fortenberry and husband Ken of Hickory. Also surviving are two nephews, Curtis Spiva Jr. and Michael Spiva, two nieces, Tosha and Misty Epley and one great-niece, Brianna Spiva.
services will be held on , 21, 2016 at 12:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Heritage Service with Rev. Bob Roark officiating. Interment will follow at Catawba Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends on , from 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. at Heritage Service in Valdese.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com
Heritage Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the Epley family.

▰ John Henry Epley

Died January 19, … More Information
John Henry Epley, born May 20, 1952 passed from this life on January 19, 2016 in Hickory, North Carolina. John was 63.

▰ John Kenneth "Ken" Epley

Died September 20, … More Information
John Kenneth "Ken" Epley, born November 22, 1922 died on September 20, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina. John was 97.
Family members and close friends: , Sheila Starnes, Vickie Collins Cleaners, Cindy Bb&t, Grace Phillips, Paul Cogburn, Alice Tjiong, Tim Epley

▰ James Ivey "Jim" Epley

Died November 18, … More Information
James Ivey "Jim" Epley, age 71 of Asheville, North Carolina, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord November 18, 2013.
Obituary published: November 19, 2013 in "Morganton H"

▰ James Franklin Sr Epley

Died October 29, … More Information
James Franklin Sr Epley, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed from this life on October 29, 2002. James was 76.
Obituary published: October 30, 2002 in "Charlotte Obs"

▰ James Franklin Sr Epley

Died October 29, … More Information
James Franklin Sr Epley, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully October 29, 2002. James was 76.
Obituary published: October 30, 2002 in "Asheville C-T"

▰ James Franklin "Bud" Sr Epley

Died October 29, … More Information
James Franklin "Bud" Sr Epley, of Asheville, North Carolina, died on October 29, 2002. James was 76.
Obituary published: October 30, 2002 in "Hickory R"

▰ James Epley

Died February 22, … More Information
James Epley, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, passed from this life on February 22, 2006. James was 71.
Obituary published: February 23, 2006 in "Shelby Star"

▰ James Epley

Died February 22, … More Information
James Epley, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, passed from this world into the next February 22, 2006. James was 71.
Obituary published: February 23, 2006 in "McDowell News"

▰ James Epley

Died February 22, … More Information
James Epley, age 71 of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2006.
Obituary published: February 23, 2006 in "FC Courier"

▰ James Epley

Died February 22, … More Information
James Epley, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, entered Heaven's gates on February 22, 2006. James was 71.
Obituary published: February 23, 2006 in "Asheville C-T"

▰ Jack Odell Epley

Died July 29, … More Information
Jack Odell Epley, 62, of Morganton, North Carolina departed this life July 29, 2009.
Obituary published: July 30, 2009 in "Morganton H"

▰ Isabelle Marie "Kitty" (Morgan)[Andersko Epley

Died March 04, … More Information
Isabelle Marie "Kitty" (Morgan)[Andersko Epley, age 94 of North Carolina, born in Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home March 4, 2005.
Obituary published: March 05, 2005 in "Charlotte Obs"

▰ Isabelle "Kitty" (Anderskow) Epley

Died March 02, … More Information
Isabelle "Kitty" (Anderskow) Epley, of Rutherford College, North Carolina, entered eternal life March 2, 2005. Isabelle was 94.
Obituary published: March 03, 2005 in "Charlotte Obs"

▰ Isabelle "Kitty" Epley

Died February 27, … More Information
Isabelle "Kitty" Epley, of Rutherford College, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest February 27, 2005. Isabelle was 94.
Obituary published: February 28, 2005 in "Morganton H"

▰ Isabelle "Kitty" Epley

Died February 27, … More Information
Isabelle "Kitty" Epley, 94, went to be with the Lord on February 27, 2005 in Rutherford College, North Carolina.
Obituary published: February 28, 2005 in "Hickory R"

▰ Howard Calvin Epley

Died August 02, … More Information
Howard Calvin Epley, of Morganton, North Carolina, left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home August 2, 2000. Howard was 82.
Obituary published: August 03, 2000 in "Hickory R"

▰ Howard Calvin Epley

Died August 01, … More Information
On August 1, 2000, Howard Calvin Epley, 82, of Morganton, North Carolina left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home.
Obituary published: August 02, 2000 in "Morganton H"

▰ Howard Calvin Epley

Died July 31, … More Information
Howard Calvin Epley, age 82 of Morganton, North Carolina, died on July 31, 2000.
Obituary published: August 01, 2000 in "Morganton H"

▰ Howard Calvin Epley

Died August 01, … More Information
Howard Calvin Epley, 82, of Morganton, North Carolina, left his earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home August 1, 2000.
Obituary published: August 02, 2000 in "Asheville C-T"

▰ Helen Cornelia Epley

Died February 28, … More Information
Helen Cornelia Epley, of Morganton, North Carolina, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she February 28, 2002. Helen was 90.
Obituary published: March 01, 2002 in "Morganton H"

▰ Helen Cornelia Epley

Died February 28, … More Information
Helen Cornelia Epley, of Morganton, North Carolina, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home February 28, 2002. Helen was 90.
Obituary published: March 01, 2002 in "Hickory R"

▰ Helen (South) Epley

Died June 06, … More Information
Helen (South) Epley, of Morganton, North Carolina, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master June 6, 2009. Helen was 62.
Obituary published: June 07, 2009 in "Morganton H"

▰ Helen Mangum Epley

Died October 26, … More Information
Helen Mangum Epley, born March 20, 1923 entered the Kingdom of Heaven October 26, 2014 in North Carolina. Helen was 91. Tags: #Alice #Owens #Sibyl #Beals #West #Baptist #Christian #Best #Helen #Robert #Epley #Barbara #Surviving #Kathy #Sanford #Bobbie #Bennett #Carl #Jonesborough #Tennessee #Gladys #Marion #Ladies #Hospice #Sunrise #Memorial #Kirksey #Revs #Lewis #Eddie #Murphys
Obituary: Helen Mangum Epley, age 91, of Marion, went to be with the Lord , 26, 2014 at Sunrise Rehabilitation and . She was born 20, 1923 in Norton, Virginia, to the late Arthur and Gladys Mangum.

Helens mother died when she was born and she was raised by her mothers sister, Alice Arrington Owens. Helen became the twelfth child in the Owens family and is preceded in death by all in the family except, Sibyl Owens Beals.

Mrs. Epley was a long time member of West Court Baptist Church and the WMU ladies. She was a hardworking Christian lady totally devoted to her family. She loved cooking and her children dubbed her Best Cook in the . She worked at various restaurants over the years and her cooking was well known. Folks would often ask, Is Helen working today

In addition to her parents and members of the Owens family, she is also preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Robert Ray Epley, Sr. and an infant daughter, Barbara Ann Epley.

Surviving Mrs. Epley are one son, Robert Ray Epley, Jr. and his wife, Kathy of Sanford, N.C.; two daughters, Bobbie Jean Bennett and her husband, Carl H. of Jonesborough, Tennessee, and Gladys Patricia Pat Epley of Marion; four grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

The family would like to extend their thanks and gratitude to the WMU Ladies of West Court Baptist Church, Hospice of McDowell , and the staff at Sunrise for their special care of their mother during this difficult time.

services will be held at 1:00 PM on , 28, 2014 in McCall Memorial Chapel at Kirksey in Marion with the Revs. Ross Lewis and Eddie Kirkpatrick officiating. A private burial will follow at Murphys Chapel . The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Flowers are welcome and memorials may be made to Hospice of McDowell or WMU ladies of West Court Baptist Church.
Words of comfort may be shared with the Epley family at www.kirkseyfhmarion.com

▰ Helen Mangum Epley

Died October 26, … More Information
Helen Mangum Epley, born March 20, 1923 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home October 26, 2014 in Marion, North Carolina. Helen was 91.
Family members and close friends: , Don Reynolds, Joe Hensley, Bobbie Jean Bennett, Angie Mayeaux

▰ Gordon Yvette (Wooten) Epley

Died September 25, … More Information
Gordon Yvette (Wooten) Epley, 51, of Candler, North Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven September 25, 2002.
Obituary published: September 26, 2002 in "Asheville C-T"

▰ Gladys Lucille (Robinson) Epley

Died December 08, … More Information
Gladys Lucille (Robinson) Epley, 68, of Morganton, North Carolina departed this life December 8, 2005.
Obituary published: December 09, 2005 in "Hickory R"

▰ George Kermit Epley

Died March 16, … More Information
George Kermit Epley, of Forest City, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest March 16, 2004. George was 73.
Obituary published: March 17, 2004 in "Shelby Star"

▰ George Kermit Epley

Died March 16, … More Information
George Kermit Epley, age 73 of Forest City, North Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven March 16, 2004.
Obituary published: March 17, 2004 in "FC Courier"

▰ George Kermit Epley

Died March 17, … More Information
George Kermit Epley, of Forest City, North Carolina, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home March 17, 2004. George was 73.
Obituary published: March 18, 2004 in "FC Courier"

▰ Gary R Epley

Died November 22, … More Information
Gary R Epley, of Forest City, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2010. Gary was 74.
Obituary published: November 23, 2010 in "Shelby Star"

▰ Francis Blanchard Blanchard Epley

Died January 21, … More Information
Francis Blanchard Blanchard Epley, born June 16, 1921 died on January 21, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Francis was 91.
Family members and close friends: , John & Phyllis Crump

▰ Foy (Tipton) Epley

Died December 19, … More Information
Foy (Tipton) Epley died unexpectedly on December 19, 2002 at the age of 87 in Asheville, North Carolina.
Obituary published: December 20, 2002 in "FC Courier"

▰ Etta (Carswell) Epley

Died November 18, … More Information
Etta (Carswell) Epley, of Morganton, North Carolina, joined the Lord November 18, 1999. Etta was 85.
Obituary published: November 19, 1999 in "Morganton H"

▰ Etta (Carswell) Epley

Died November 18, … More Information
Etta (Carswell) Epley, of Morganton, North Carolina, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master November 18, 1999. Etta was 85.
Obituary published: November 19, 1999 in "Asheville C-T"

▰ Etta (Carswell) Epley

Died November 17, … More Information
Etta (Carswell) Epley, age 85 of Hickory, North Carolina, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home November 17, 1999.
Obituary published: November 18, 1999 in "Morganton H"

▰ Ernest Stephen Epley

Died January 14, … More Information
Ernest Stephen Epley, of Asheville, North Carolina, left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home January 14, 2010. Ernest was 48.
Obituary published: January 15, 2010 in "McDowell News"

▰ Elizabeth "Beth" (Harrison) Epley

Died October 20, … More Information
Elizabeth "Beth" (Harrison) Epley, of Hickory, North Carolina, joined the Lord October 20, 2001. Elizabeth was 30.
Obituary published: October 21, 2001 in "Morganton H"

▰ Elizabeth "Beth" (Harrison) Epley

Died October 20, … More Information
Elizabeth "Beth" (Harrison) Epley, age 30 of Granite Falls, North Carolina, gained her wings on October 20, 2001.
Obituary published: October 21, 2001 in "Hickory R"

▰ Diana (Lail) Epley

Died September 07, … More Information
Diana (Lail) Epley, age 39 of North Carolina, born in San Diego, California, entered eternal life September 7, 2000.
Obituary published: September 08, 2000 in "Hickory R"

▰ Curley Rich Epley

Died December 08, … More Information
Curley Rich Epley, age 93 of Morganton, North Carolina, passed from this world into the next December 8, 2005.
Obituary published: December 09, 2005 in "Morganton H"

▰ Clarence Wayne Epley

Died July 08, … More Information
Clarence Wayne Epley, age 61 of Gastonia, North Carolina, entered Heaven's gates on July 8, 2002.
Obituary published: July 09, 2002 in "Gaston G"

▰ Charles Michael Epley

Died May 29, … More Information
Charles Michael Epley, of Todd, North Carolina, departed this life Sunday May 29, 2003. Charles was 55.
Obituary published: May 30, 2003 in "Watauga D"

▰ Charles Michael Epley

Died May 29, … More Information
Charles Michael Epley, of Boone, North Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 29, 2003. Charles was 55.
Obituary published: May 30, 2003 in "Asheville C-T"

▰ Carroll Gene Epley

Died August 06, … More Information
Carroll Gene Epley, age 76 of Morganton, North Carolina, died on August 6, 2015.
Obituary published: August 07, 2015 in "Hickory R"

▰ Carrol Gene Epley

Died August 05, … More Information
Carrol Gene Epley, born August 13, 1938 entered the Kingdom of Heaven August 5, 2015 in Morganton, North Carolina. Carrol was 76. Tags: #Susan
Obituary: Carrol was born on 13, 1938 and passed away on , 5, 2015. Carrol was a resident of Morganton, North Carolina at the time of passing. Carrol was married to Susan.
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