All Obituaries

    Mrs. Joretta Roberts, age 70, of Marion, passed away, Sunday May 9, 2021, at Autumn Care of Marion.   Arrangements will be announced once finalized.

    James “Jimmy” Edwin Bright, age 72, passed away on the morning of Friday, May 7, 2021, after an extended illness. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He was always in good spirits even though he was battling his illness. Jimmy was born in McDowell County on November 6, 1948 to the late Minnie Morgan Bright Thomas (Ervin) and Edwin Bright.   He is preceded in death by a brother, Robert “Bob” Bright of Michigan.   Jimmy was a...

    Donna “Nana” Alsbrooks White, age 64, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away the morning of Friday, May 07, 2021 at Mission Hospital- McDowell.   Nana was born in Manning, South Carolina on March 01, 1957 to the late Clyde and Teresia Richburg Alsbrooks.   Nana was a member of Turkey Cove Baptist Church where she faithfully served the Lord. She truly loved everyone, and they loved her back. Known as Nana to all, she had a special place in her heart...

    Juanita Harris Kirby, age 91, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Hospice of Forest City with her loved ones by her side. A native of Yancey County, Juanita was born on April 9, 1930 to the late Goodson and Nellie Harris.   She is preceded in death by her husband of seventy-one years, Talmadge Kirby.   Juanita was a faithful member of Muddy Creek Baptist Church until she was unable to attend. She resided in Nebo for forty-nine years...

    On the night of Thursday, May 06, 2021, Mr. Ronnie Lee Brooks, loving and amazing husband, father, grandfather and brother, made that wonderful cross over into Heaven at his residence.  His loved ones were by his side.  A resident of McDowell County, North Carolina, he was born on August 09, 1950 and was the son of Ida Brooks of Marion, North Carolina and the late Jack Brooks.   In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one sister, Gail Brooks...

    Benjamin Frederick “Fred” Davis, age 87, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 06, 2021 at 11:00 p.m. at Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina.  The son of the late Mermon “Merm” and Lovie Davis, he was born in Old Fort, North Carolina on October 17, 1933.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Dean Davis and a son Joseph Terry Davis.   A man with a...

    Diane Morgan Frye, 50, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, May 04, 2021 at her residence.   She was born in Burke County on June 05, 1970 to Edward Eugene Morgan and Brenda Crawley Morgan.   Diane was a lifelong learner who spent her whole life educating others. Most recently, she was a teacher at McDowell Early College where she was affectionately known as, “Mama Frye.” She was a selfless woman who let others shine by promoting them...

    On Tuesday afternoon, May 04, 2021, Mr. Joe Ledford, 82, of Bakersville, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life at his residence with his family at his side.   A native of Mitchell County, Joe was born on September 14, 1938 to the late Earnest and Lennis Stafford Ledford.   Joe was the former owner of Ledford’s Wrecker Service & Garage. He enjoyed singing with a couple of his daughters and fishing with the other as well as doing automotive work...

VirJean Martinson Delfosse, age 83, passed away at her residence, on Monday, May 03, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Roland and Mildred Martinson.   VirJean was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She also loved to travel and read. She loved animals, especially horses. VirJean had an avid interest in astronomy also.   In addition to her father and mother, she is preceded in death by two brothers, one sister and her grandmother, Christine Martinson.   Left to...

    On the morning of Sunday, May 02, 2021, Sherry Linda Johnson Durham peacefully departed this life into the hands of our loving Heavenly Father while at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.   Sherry was born in McDowell County on October 20, 1954 to the late Arthur Carl Johnson and Wanda Ricketts Johnson.   Sherry worked in medical records for McDowell Internal Medicine for many years with Dr. Mark Burton and Dr. Edward St. Bernard. Sherry truly...