All Obituaries

    Emily Janice Hollifield Stackable, 47, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 13, 2021 at Burke Hospice and Palliative Care in Valdese.   She was born in McDowell County on May 15, 1973 to Jerry Hollifield and Janice Tyo Hollifield.   Emily was a published author who had published two books. She will be remembered as a good, honest friend who was very caring. She was a wonderful mother, and she treated many as her own.   In...

    Dennis Kirkland, 75, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.   A native of McDowell County, he was born on April 08, 1946 to the late Oscar and Eva Woody Kirkland.   A member of Faith Mission Baptist Church, Dennis served as a Sunday School teacher for 30 years, and was an ordained Deacon. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and was also a prior employee at Baxter...

    Ruby Aileene Greene, 97, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on the morning of April 08, 2021 at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center in Black Mountain.   She was born in Avery County on February 12, 1924 to the late Thomas Gibbs Green and Vina Cook Green.   Ruby was a devoted Christian for all her adult life and was anxiously awaiting the day the Lord called her Home. She was a longtime member of the Old Fort Church of God. She was an avid music lover and was...

    Henry Dean Radford, age 69, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, April 07, 2021 at his residence following a lengthy battle with cancer.  Henry’s loving wife, Ann was by his side.  Born in McDowell County on April 23, 1951, he was the son of the late Clay and Mae Radford.    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Jason Radford; and one sister, Wilma...

Richard Allen Rhymer, age 67, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer, on Wednesday, April 07, 2021. He was born in McDowell County on March 08, 1954, to the late James R. and Nannie V. Rhymer. He is survived by a special friend and care taker Peggy Davis; one son, Gregory “Snapper” Rhymer (Joanne); two grandsons, Connor & Lucas, of Marion and one sister, Susie Rhymer, also of Marion. He loved with all his heart, as if they...

    William “Mark” Vess, age 54, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, April 06, 2021 at Mission Hospital-McDowell.  The son of Charlette M. Greer of Old Fort, North Carolina and his step-father, the late John R. Greer, Mark was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on October 08, 1966.   Mark loved fishing and camping with his family and friends.  He also enjoyed muscle cars and working on cars.    He is survived by, in...

    Charles Edward Means, 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday evening, April 05, 2021 at his residence.   A native of McDowell County, he was born on June 18, 1940 to the late Arthur Young and Christine Means.   Charles was a hard worker and was a dedicated employee at Marion Manufacturing for many years. He loved to listen to music and was an avid fan of the Carolina Tarheels, but fishing was his passion. He also loved to read, especially sports books...

    Michael Paul Conner, age 41, of the Montford Cove Community, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 03, 2021 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  The son of Junior and Diane Conner, he was born in Rutherfordton, North Carolina on August 16, 1979.   An avid collector of all types of “nick-nacks”, Michael would always say, “somebody might need that one day”.  Having had an amazing heart, he was always helping those...

    Mr. Kenny Mitchell, age 67, of Nebo, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord peacefully on the night of Saturday, April 03, 2021 at his residence.  Kenny’s loved ones were by his side.  A lifelong resident of McDowell County, North Carolina, he was born on September 25, 1953 to the late Welding and Florence Barlowe Mitchell.    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Roger Mitchell.   A member of Victory...

    Mr. David M. Hester, Sr., age 82, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, April 02, 2021 with his loved ones at his side.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on October 04, 1938, he was the son of the late Con and Mary Ellen Hoyle Hester.    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Sarah Hester; one daughter, Annette Hester; two sisters, Thelma Morgan and Maude Lipscomb; and...