All Obituaries

  Sue A. Hyatt of the Greenlee Community, departed to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.  Having celebrated her 100th birthday on November 3rd., Sue was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina to the late James and Mattie Belle Wilson Hyatt.    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Paul Hyatt; and seven children, Marcus Hyatt, Bobby Hyatt, Harold Hyatt, Gerald Hyatt,...

  Lucille Lytle Luckey, age 93, formally of Old Fort, North Carolina, made the wonderful cross over into Heaven on the morning of Monday, March 30, 2020 at Mountain Ridge Health & Rehabilitation in Black Mountain, North Carolina.  Born in McDowell County on September 16, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Ethel Lytle.    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Luckey; and one son, Charles Eugene Luckey,...

  During the evening hours of Monday, March 30, 2020, Mr. Jack Curtis, age 80 of Marion, entered into the gates of Heaven for his eternal rest at Mission Hospital McDowell in Marion. The son of the late Woodrow Wilson Curtis, and Dorothy Schism Curtis, he was born in McDowell County on January 26, 1940.   A member of Carson’s Chapel Methodist Church, Jack had many friends with whom he loved to fellowship with. As a former truck driver, Jack retired from an Alaskan logging...

On the afternoon of Saturday, March 28, 2020, Mrs. Mary Lou Crawford Lewis, age 88 of Marion, North Carolina, unexpectedly departed from this world to be with the Lord at her daughter’s residence. A native of Hale, Alabama, she was born on December 20, 1931 to the late Crit Rhodes and Willie Lou Griffin Rhodes.   Mary was a selfless person who was always trying her best to give help to anyone who needed it. She was a wonderful wife, mother, stepmother, step-grandmother, sister...

On the afternoon of Saturday, March 28, 2020, Mrs. Edna Dare Hunter Buchanan, age 76 of Rutherfordton, departed from this world at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills with her loving family by her side. The daughter of the late Grover Hunter and Ann Smith Hunter, she was born in McDowell County on January 31, 1944.   Edna was a simple lady who enjoyed the smaller things in life, and she had a special love for gardening and crocheting. A loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and...

During the evening hours of Friday, March 27, 2020, Mr. Charles Orville Ponder of Mars Hill, North Carolina passed away at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. Born on December 05, 1934 in Madison County, he was the son of the late Orville Ponder and Savada Barrett Ponder.   Charles had a love for working on older model cars, and was a friend to many who will be missed by all who knew him.   Left to cherish his memory are his five children,...

  Russell R. Weaver completed his journey here and went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 27th, 2020. Russell was born in Zanesville, Ohio. After moving to Florida and residing there 21 years, Russ retired in North Carolina in the early 1990’s and resided in Marion, North Carolina for the last 15 years.     He is preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Erwin Weaver; both parents; and several brothers and sisters.   Left behind to cherish his...

  Angel Marie Jones Wilson, age 38, of Marion, North Carolina, while surrounded by her loving family, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 at her residence.  The daughter of Mark and Linda Smith Jones of Marion, Angel was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina on July 22, 1981.   Having had a heart of gold, she as a loving daughter, mother and sister.  Angel loved her sons more than anything, and they were her world.  She will be greatly missed by all...

  Pamelia Randolph Hardin, age 54, of Union Mills, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills-Inpatient Unit in Forest City.  Her loving family was at her side.  The daughter of Carolyn Irene Reel of Marion and the late Melvin Monroe Reel.    Pamelia was preceded in death by a nephew Donald Christopher Reel.   An excellent homemaker and a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister, Pamelia is survived...

  On Saturday, March 21, 2020, Pastor Donald “Lee” Davis went to be with his Savior after a long battle with cancer. He was born on February 5, 1962 in Marion, North Carolina at McDowell Hospital.    Lee accepted the Lord as his Savior at 11 years old at North Cove Baptist Church in Marion, North Carolina. He was called to preach at the age of 19 and gave his life to the ministry. Lee pastored Bethlehem Baptist Church in Old Fort, North Carolina and...