All Obituaries

    Shirley Darlene Duffel Eakin, age 73, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020.  A native of White County, Arkansas, she was born on November 27, 1946 to the late William Duffel, Jr. and Eva Ham Pringle.    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Edward Eakin, who passed away September of 2012.   In 1977, Shirley became a registered nurse where she proudly continued up until her health...

    On the night of Wednesday, October 21, 2020, Ollie Skeens Smith, age 73, surrounded by her loved ones, passed away at her residence in Marion, North Carolina. The daughter of the late John and Ruby Skeens, Ollie was born in Pike County, Kentucky on December 27, 1946.   An avid gardener who loved quilting, Ollie is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Drexel Smith; three sons, Alan Craig Smith (Michelle), Kurt Nichols Smith (Lisa) and Eric Wayne Smith; one...

    Flora Ann Whiteside Harris, 87, of Union Mills, North Carolina, passed away on the evening of Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at her residence.   She was born on May 29, 1933 in Rutherford County to the late Charlie and Cora Eplee Whiteside.   Flora worked as a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service. A member of Montford Cove Baptist Church, she was also involved in the White House Community Club. She enjoyed working outside including mowing grass, weed eating, and tending...

    Helen Marie Byrd Hoyle, 88, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.   She was born on November 02, 1931 to the late Grover C. and Grace Erwin Byrd in McDowell County.   Mrs. Hoyle was a member of Pleasant Gardens Baptist Church. She loved animals, especially birds. She was a talented gardener and enjoyed cooking and tending to her flowers. She loved to travel with her late husband,...

   Mrs. Sally Finley, age 88, of Marion went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Autumn Care of Marion. A native of Union, SC and the daughter of Frank and Dorothy McGalliard Wilson, she was born on May 20, 1932. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Robert Terrell Finley, her sisters Hazel Burleson, Mary Proctor and Margie Wilson; as well as her brothers Bob Wilson, Thomas Wilson and Jerry Wilson. A devout Christian and an avid...

    Betty Ann Revis, age 80, of the North Cove Community, passed away on the evening of Saturday, October 17, 2020 at her residence.   She was born in Buncombe County on September 07, 1940 to the late Jack and Mary Bain Revis.   She truly loved her family and was a homemaker for most of her life. Betty thoroughly enjoyed fishing.   In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Jay Hyder, and eleven siblings.   Survivors...

    Mr. David Lee Wheeler, age 61, of Nebo, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on the morning of Friday, October 16, 2020 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo.  A native of Buncombe County, North Carolina, born April 06, 1959, he was the son of the late John and Nellie Penland Wheeler.     A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Skyland, North...

    Leona Conner Smith, age 92, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 at Autumn Care of Marion.  A native of Jackson County, North Carolina, born on October 29, 1927, Leona was the daughter of the late John and Evia Reece Conner.    In addition to her parents, Leona is preceded in death by one son, Mark Smith; one daughter, Brenda Smith; one granddaughter, Cynthia “Cindy” Lynn Smith and her unborn child Riley Quinn Smith;...

    Mary Robinson Crook, age 69, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15th, 2020 at The Laurels of Summit Ridge in Asheville.  A native of Cherokee County, North Carolina, born September 05, 1951, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret Robinson.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother Carol Robinson; and one sister, Robin Presnell.   Mary loved sewing and watching birds; and enjoyed...

    John J. Yoder, age 81, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully with loved ones at his side shortly after 12 o’clock noon on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills SECU Inpatient Unit in Forest City, North Carolina.  The son of the late John Jay Yoder and Ruth Mathis Yoder McKinney, John was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on June 13, 1939.   A loving and amazing husband, father, grandfather and brother, John was an...