All Obituaries

  Mr. John Gaddy, age 62, of Marion, passed away Tuesday May 21, 2019 at St. Joseph Campus in Ashville.   Arrangements will be announced once finalized.

    On the evening of Monday, May 20, 2019, Howard Scott Huskins, age 83, passed away at the Brian Center with his loving family by his side. A native of Mitchell County, Scott was born on December 11, 1935 to the late George and Beatrice Ledford Huskins.   Scott loved playing music with his friends and loved woodworking. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.   Left to cherish his memories are his three children, Teresa Garland (Jesse), Annetta Gaye Robinson (Mike)...

    Rex Edward Johnson, age 71, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019 at the Charles A. Cannon Memorial Hospital. A native of Mitchell County, Rex was born on November 3, 1947 to the late Ed and Mildred Woody Johnson.   Rex was a United States Army veteran serving in Vietnam. He was an avid photographer who loved to photograph nature. Rex loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He was a loving husband and will be truly missed.   He is...

  Cody Hardy, age 38, passed away on Sunday, May 19,2019 at Memorial Mission Campus in Asheville, North Carolina. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina born on May 6, 1981. He was the son of Ealfounza and the late Drucilla Hardy.   Cody was proceeded in death by his grandparents, Samuel and Mary Avery, Henry and Minerva Beard.   Cody enjoyed fishing, and was known for making people laugh, he loved all people in general.  Cody had a big heart and was a...

  Betty Ann Hensley Bowman, loving mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on the night of Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Rose Hill Retirement Community while surrounded by her loved ones.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on September 23, 1933, she was the daughter of the late John and Myrtle Lamb Hensley.    She was also preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Bryant Bowman, Sr.; one son, Claude Lee Bowman; and one granddaughter, Sarah...

    Sharon Miranda Davis Fetters, age 60, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. A native of McDowell County, Sharon was born on March 25, 1959 to the late Arlette Craig.   Sharon was proud of her Appalachian Heritage which she referenced throughout her entire life. She was also a proud United States Navy Veteran. Sharon was known to be independent, strong and fiercely loyal to her family and will be missed by all.   Left to...

  Mr. Ned Harris, age 69, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away at John F. Keever, Jr. CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville on Saturday, May 18, 2019, following a brief illness.  He was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on June 22, 1949.   An avid Dale Earnhardt fan, Ned, in his spare time, enjoyed working in his garden.  Following many years, he had retired as a manger from BI-LO’s in Black Mountain; and was a veteran of the United States...

  Steve Ford, age 48, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  A native of Anderson County, South Carolina, born July 5, 1970, he was the son of Janet Ford of Marion and the late Bill Ford.    In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his canine companion and friend, “Darla”.   An avid computer gamer, Steve had a special place in his heart for animals. ...

  On the night of Friday, May 17, 2019, while surrounded by her close loved ones, Marie Cochran Nations, age 91, of the Montford Cove Community, departed to be with the Lord at Mission Hospital-McDowell.  The daughter of the late Nathien and Bertha Linsey Cochran, Marie was born in Swain County, North Carolina on June 16, 1927.   She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Rev. Arvle B. Nations (January 4, 2014); one daughter, Shirley Nations Pollard (June 18, 2017);...

  Patricia Hunter Glenn, age 68, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 16, 2019, while surrounded by her loving family. Born in Okolona, Mississippi on April 15, 1951, she was the daughter of D.F. Presley of Supply, North Carolina and the late Betty Jean Beard Duke.    In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her step-mother, Jewel M. Presley; and one brother, Wayne Presley.   A member of Hartis Grove Baptist...