All Obituaries

On the morning of Tuesday, January 21, 2020, Mr. Pearl Hoskins, age 91 of Nebo, departed to be with the Lord at his residence. The son of the late Boone Hoskins and Cordellia Cornett Hoskins, he was born in Hyden Kentucky on July 11, 1928.   “Pappy” as he was known, was a loving husband for fifty-seven years, and a hard worker and provider for his family. Pappy was an excellent role model for his family. More than anything else, he loved his family dearly. Pappy enjoyed...

  During the early morning hours of Sunday, January 19, 2020, Ms. Thelma Sturgeon Bruner, age 87 passed away after several years of declining health at Autumn Care of Marion. The daughter of the late Clyde Sturgeon and Hattie Clayton Sturgeon, she was born in Somerset Kentucky on June 10, 1932.   Thelma originally being from Somerset Kentucky, moved to Marion in the early 1940’s when her fathers health began declining so her mother could be near family and work at the...

During the early morning hours of Sunday, January 19, 2020, Mrs. Brenda “Faye” Pannell, age 77 of the Montford Cove Community, departed from this earthly world to be with the Lord at her home with her loving family by her side. The daughter of the late George Washington Smith and Lector Lee Laughter Smith, she was born in McDowell County on February 24, 1942.   Faye was a member of Montford Cove Baptist Church, where she loved serving the Lord. She was an avid canner and...

On the evening of January 19, 2020, Mr. Yves Jacques “Jack” Motte, passed away at the Cranberry House in Newland with his family by his side. Born on July 28, 1942 in St. Maur Des Fosses, France, he was the son of the late Jacelyne Margverite Lemaine Bievet.   A United States Army veteran, Jack retired from Ethan Allen Furniture Company, where he could practice his love of woodworking. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his family.   Left to...

    On the evening of Friday, January 17, 2020, Virginia “Peepsie” Grimmett Buckland, age 79, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior. Virginia was born on June 19, 1940 to the late Perry and Nellie Sims Grimmett.   She is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Hobart Buckland who passed away on January 24, 2019.   Virginia attended Gibbs Chapel Wesleyan Church. She was a loving homemaker who enjoyed cooking for her family and friends for special...

  Steven Wayne Miller, age 62, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away at his residence on Friday, January 17, 2020 with his family by his side. Steven was born on January 6, 1958 to the late Edgar and Joan Burleson Miller.   His father Edgar, was stationed in Japan where the family lived for four years. Steven proudly served in the United States Marines. He retired from the City of Marion water filtration plant as the supervisor following thirty years of service. Steven enjoyed...

  Mr. Stephen A. Crawford, age 68, of Bakersville, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at his residence.  Stephen was a native of Massillon, Ohio, and was born July 10, 1951.   In keeping with Mr. Crawford's wishes, no services are planned.    

  Audrey Lee Berry Allison, age 84, of Old Fort, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on the night of Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at her residence with her loved ones by her side.  A native of Burke County, North Carolina, born on December 25, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Florence Townsend Berry.    She was preceded in death by, in addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Ricky Alan Zimmerman; and one brother,...

  Barbara Jean Conner Wilson, age 82, of the Sugar Hill Community, departed to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at the CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.  The daughter of the late Melrose and Estelle Epley Conner, she was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina on April 06, 1937.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Wilson.   Barbara worked at Old Fort Finishing up until it closed and retired from Quaker Meadows in...

  Erik Olvera, age 20, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at his residence.  The son of Pam Bost of Old Fort, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on December 27, 1999.  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Charles Lindley.    An amazing son, father, brother and friend, Erik was a caring person and was concerned with the needs of others than his own.  Having had a big heart and who loved to joke,...