All Obituaries

  Mr. Wayne Lee Stroud, age 74, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at his residence.   Arrangements will be announced once finalized.

  James “Jim” Finley, age 75, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on the evening of Monday, September 16, 2019 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  His loving family was by his side.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, he was born on July 25, 1944 and was the son of the late John Taylor Finley, Georgia Mayfield Finley, and grandchild Lily Stancato.   He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Brenda W....

    Mrs. Patsy Buckner Dotson, age 74 of Old Fort, went home to be with the Lord on the evening of Friday, September 13, 2019 at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center in Black Mountain surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of the late George Truett Buckner, and Julia Ann Bean Buckner, she was born on March 17, 1945.   Patsy was a member of Old Fort Free Will Baptist Church, and loved to spread God’s word. She was known for her love of crafts, and especially making...

  Mr. Ronald Clair Burnheimer, age 73, of Marion, North Carolina passed away at CarePartners Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina with his loving family by his side. Born in Indiana Pennsylvania, on February 24, 1946, he was the son of the late Logan John Burnheimer and Mary Mildred Fields Burnheimer.   Ron was known for his passion for cars. He faithfully served the Ford Motor Company for over 30 years as a mechanical engineer. After retirement he continued his passion...

  Pamela Ann Donovan, age 62, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 09, 2019.     No services are planned at this time.    

  On the morning of Thursday, September 05, 2019, while surrounded by his loving family, Mr. Ray Cordell, age 85, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo.  A native of McDowell County, Ray was born on October 19, 1933.    He was preceded in death by his mother, Vina Parkins Slick; step-father, Galen Slick; his first wife, Betty Hall Cordell; and one son, Steve Cordell.   Ray enjoyed a career as a home builder and...

  Mr. Kevin A. Carson, age 65, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at his residence on Thursday, September 05, 2019.  The son of the late Martin and Frances Copening Carson, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on August 20, 1954.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Lionel Carson and Darrel “Dib” Carson.   A talented and creative artist, Kevin enjoyed fishing.  He loved spending quality time with his...

  Mingus Paul Beddingfield, age 39, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on the night of Wednesday, September 04, 2019 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo, following a 4-year battle with a heart disease.  Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on October 13, 1979, he was the son of Linda Beddingfield Schultz of Marion.    A model car enthusiast and a fan of NASCAR, Mingus enjoyed fishing and loved taking his riding lawn mower and helping out by mowing a...

  Herbert Crenshaw, Jr., age 77, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, September 04, 2019 at McAlpine Adult Care in Morganton.  The son of the late Herbert and Lucille Morris Crenshaw, he was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on September 24, 1941.    He was preceded in death by, in addition to his parents, two sisters, Elizabeth Crenshaw and Rozella Crenshaw.    Herbert attended West Charlotte High School where he loved playing sports,...

  Alicia Dawn Grindstaff, age 33, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Tuesday, September 03, 2019.  The daughter of Debbie Grindstaff of Marion, North Carolina and the late Jim Dale Boone, she was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on November 21, 1985.    Alicia was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew G. Riddle (August 25, 2018); and her maternal grandmother, Sandra “Big Granny” Styles.    Having...