All Obituaries

    Betty Joan Dover Rice, age 86, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at her residence on Friday, January 22, 2021.  The daughter of the late Thomas and Pearl Reed Dover, she was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on January 20, 1935.    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Ray Rice “Red”, who passed away on September 12, 2013; two sisters, Hazel Bryson and Mary...

    Wilburn “Buddy” Lee, Jr., age 67, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at his residence.  A native of Haywood County, North Carolina, born on April 09, 1953, he was the son of the late Wilburn D. Lee, Sr. and Emma Jean Shelton Lee.    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Jackie Lee; and one nephew, Bobby Evans.    A devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and...

    Margaret Rhom Mace, age 78, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  The daughter of the late Garther and Loney Arrowood Rhom, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on August 11, 1942.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Mace; one granddaughter, Hartley Mace; one daughter, Susie Brown; and one brother Jim...

    Lance Burton Neighbors, son of proud parents H. Russell Neighbors, Jr. and Patricia (Patty) Rumfelt Neighbors and brother of H. Russell Neighbors III passed onto our God's heaven in the early morning hours of January 20, 2021 at Memorial Mission Hospital after a short illness resulting from medical misdiagnosis.   Lance was a saved young man having made his decision after listening week in and week out to the preaching of friend and pastor Steve Durham who baptized...

    Mr. Claude Lewis Ledbetter, age 89, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.     A private graveside will be held.       

    In the early morning hours of Monday, January 18, 2021, Mrs. Polly Lanning Smith, age 72, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord at Mission Hospital-McDowell.  The daughter of the late Robert Lanning and Emma Lou Morgan Griggs, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on May 18, 1948.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Eugene Smith, who passed away on December 25, 2020; and two brothers, Joel...

    Mr. Rocky Lane Truett, age 64, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 18, 2021.   Funeral arrangements will be announced once finalized.

    Ann Harris Randolph, 89, of Marion, North Carolina, went to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at her daughter’s residence.   She was born on July 13, 1931 to the late Walter B. Harris and Radie Crain.   Ann worked for many years at American Thread before retiring and serving as a caregiver for several families in the area. Her whole life revolved around children, helping somebody, and her Lord. She was the oldest living member of North Cove...

    Betty Washburn McGhee, age 85, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Carolinas HealthCare System-Blue Ridge in Morganton, North Carolina.  The daughter of the late Arvey Pete and Maggie King Washburn, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on November 1st, 1935.    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Sinclair McGhee, who passed away in 2001; and one sister Ruth...

Helen (Jean) Allen Hollifield, 88, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of Saturday, January 16, 2021, at her residence with her family by her side.   She was born in Mitchell County on November 11, 1932 to the late Roscoe and Velma McKinney Allen.   Jean loved the Lord and her family with her whole heart. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, she enjoyed spending time with them. In her spare time, she liked to read and...