All Obituaries

    Lois Ann Owensby Hollifield, age 72, Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on August 4, 2020 at Hospice of Carolina Foothills in Rutherfordton, NC, with her loving husband by her side. A native of McDowell County, born on February 18, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Jonas and Faye Webb Owensby.   A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, she loved the Lord with all her heart. Ann loved spending time with her family, and she liked going on trips to...

    Mrs. Callie Mae Lytle Logan, age 82, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away into her heavenly home peacefully at Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation in Black Mountain, North Carolina on Monday, August 3rd, 2020 with her loving children by her side. Callie Mae was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on November 10, 1937, daughter to the late Armis (Inez) Lytle Dinkins and John Dinkins.   She loved and cherished her family deeply.  Callie Mae retired from...

    Miller Rufus Wood, age 84, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, August 03, 2020 at his residence.  A native of McDowell County, born June 15, 1936, he was the son of the late Miller and Nettie Owensby Wood.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Juanita Brown Wood; his second wife, Frances Presley Wood; and a daughter.   After many years, Miller retired from Collins & Aikman.  Following retirement, he...

    Madeline Davis Nunnally, wonderful mother, grandmother and friend to all, departed to be with the Lord on Monday, August 03, 2020 at Autumn Care of Marion. The daughter of the late Hosten and Hester Ledford Davis, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on November 21, 1922.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Otto Nunnally (June 20th, 2006); one son, Donald “Butch” Nunnally (February 6th, 2020); and nine...

    Rebecca Lynn Gray Holland, 60, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday morning, August 02, 2020 at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation.   A native of McDowell County, Rebecca was born on January 29, 1960 to the late Billy Max Gray and Dorothy Eloise Lingo Gray. She was a homemaker.   In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two sisters, Laura Lowery and Debbie Gray.   Survivors include four children, Matt Triplett (Jan), Katie...

    Patricia Ann Simsack Rewinski, 87, of Black Mountain, North Carolina passed away Sunday morning, August 02, 2020 at her residence. Born in Manhattan, New York to the late Michael John Simsack and Florence Beatrice Wright Simsack, Mrs. Rewinski was born on March 17, 1933. She worked as a certified nurse. No services are scheduled at this time.      

    Debra Diane Bowen Perkins, 61, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, August 01, 2020, at Burke Hospice and Palliative Care.   A native of McDowell County, Debra was born on September 09, 1958 to the late William Carson Bowen and Gladys Mashburn Bowen.   She worked as a metal cutter for Air Preheater. Known to be a very artistic lady, Debra loved sewing and embroidery. She was also a talented cake decorator. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed...

    On the morning of Friday, July 31, 2020, Mr. Phillip E. Bradford, age 76, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo with his daughter by his side.  The son of the late Fate and Effie MacBee Fortner, he was born in Mitchell County, North Carolina on July 15, 1944.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Nancy Simpson Bradford, who passed away March 24th, 2019.    A...

    Patricia Ann Abernathy, age 68, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 at Mission Hospital-McDowell.  The daughter of the late Fred Abernathy and Katie Sisk, she was born in Gastonia, North Carolina on August 15, 1951.   A loving mother, grandmother and sister, Patricia enjoyed spending quality time with her family, especially her grandkids.  She will be missed by all that knew her.   Left to cherish her...

    John Richardson Thomas, age 54, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, July 27th, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. while at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born June 06, 1966, he was the son of the late Leroy and Sadie Boyce Thomas.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Francinia Thomas Carson.   John was known as being a hard worker and enjoyed working outdoors.  Always helping others...