Obituaries
Kevin Lane Knowlton
Jul 29, 2025
Kevin Lane Knowlton, 67, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville.
He was born in McDowell County on August 9, 1957 to the late Frederick Charles Knowlton and Joyce Lewis Knowlton. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Eddie Knowlton and Danny Knowlton.
Kevin was a proud veteran of the...
Sharon Lynn Webb
Jul 27, 2025
Sharon Lynn Webb, 53, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
A native of McDowell County, she was born August 3, 1971 to James Andrew Webb and the late Mildred Louise Allison Webb. Sharon was known by all as a very social person who was always spending time with her friends. She enjoyed traveling, listening...
Holly Anne Dolcater Whitsett
Jul 25, 2025
Holly Anne Dolcater Whitsett, 65, of Marion, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Holly was born on October 18, 1959, in Marrero, Louisiana. A vibrant and artistic soul, she found beauty in every corner of the world and in the smallest of moments. Her boundless curiosity and love of learning shaped...
Gloria Jean Turner Gunter
Jul 23, 2025
On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, Gloria Jean Turner Gunter, 79, of Nebo, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Gloria was born in McDowell County on April 19, 1946 and was the loving daughter of Violet Allison Moore and Bennie Moore who preceded her in death. She was a graduate of the...
Karen Lynn Browning York
Jul 22, 2025
Karen Lynn Browning York, 68, of Marion, passed away at her residence on Tuesday morning, July 22, 2025 with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Pinellas County, Florida on October 29, 1956 to the late David Lee Browning and Dorothy Hazel ORourke Browning. Karen was an avid and talented bowler, and she had a particular fondness for...
Pastor Samuel Jefferson Hall, III
Jul 21, 2025
Pastor Samuel Jefferson Hall, III, 57, of Marion, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 at his residence.
A native of McDowell County, Jeff was born September 10, 1967 to Jane Williamson Davis and the late Samuel Jefferson Hall, Jr.
A man of unwavering faith and deep commitment, he devoted his life to the service of the Lord. He was a member of...
William Latten Soule, Jr.
Jul 21, 2025
William Latten Soule, Jr., 86, of Newland, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.
A native of Pensacola, Florida, Bill was born February 25, 1939 to the late William Latten Soule and Mary Oliver Soule.
A proud graduate of the University of Notre Dame in 1961, Bill formed a lifelong partnership with his wife, Peggy, whom...
Linda Gail Jones Horney
Jul 20, 2025
Linda Gail Jones Horney, age 77, of Marion, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
Born on November 12, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Jessie James Jones and Amelia Franklin of Newland, NC. Linda was known as “Boo” to her husband Charles and as “Little Nannie” to her grandson Cole and many...
Debra Gail McCall Bradley
Jul 19, 2025
Debra Gail McCall Bradley, 66, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation.
She was born in McDowell County on August 25, 1958 to the late Sid Cecil McCall and Nevada McKinney McCall. She was a 1976 graduate of McDowell High School and was formerly employed at Baxter Healthcare. She will be remembered by her husband as...
Jeremy Darrell Wilson
Jul 18, 2025
Jeremy Darrell Wilson, age 47, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025.
Jeremy was born in Burke County, NC, on October 14, 1977. He recently resided in Caldwell County and often lived in McDowell County with relatives. Jeremy loved being outdoors, fishing with Paul, working with tools, and gardening. He was a jack of all trades and loved to tinker.
Surviving are his...
Kenneth Eugene Hollifield
Jul 15, 2025
Kenneth Eugene Hollifield, 79, of Claremont, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at his residence.
A native of McDowell County, he was born September 2, 1945 to the late Willie Hollifield and Edith Barlowe Hollifield.
Ken worked as a mechanic for many years. He especially enjoyed working on classic cars and trucks. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Ken...
Warren Edward Carson, Jr.
Jul 15, 2025
Warren Edward Carson, Jr., beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on July 15, 2025, at Autumn Care of Marion. He was born on December 25, 1939, in McDowell County.
Warren enjoyed a successful career as a truck driver for Coca Cola, known for his strong work ethic and his unwavering willingness to lend a helping hand to others. His dedication...
Mark Aaron Lamb
Jul 13, 2025
Mark Aaron Lamb, 44, of Burnsville, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
A native of McDowell County, he was born June 7, 1981 to the late Tina Fox Roland. Mark was formerly employed by Superior Machine in Marion and later worked with Mark Barber in Forest City. He loved the outdoors, especially spending time flying his...
Denise Darlene Franklin Mitchell
Jul 11, 2025
Denise Darlene Franklin Mitchell, 64, of Newland, passed peacefully on July 11, 2025, surrounded by those who loved her most.
Darlene was born on April 3rd,1961, to Zeb Scott Franklin and Esta Lena Woodie Franklin of Jonas Ridge. She was one of nine siblings. She had a big, loving family that shared a bond rooted in faith, laughter, and the kind...
Jose Luis Mendoza
Jul 11, 2025
Jose Luis Mendoza, 57, of Marion, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born in Mexico on November 8, 1967 and was lovingly known as “Beavis” to many. A talented builder, Jose worked in residential construction doing framing and trim work. He was known as a hard worker, and when he was not on a...
Mary Jane Smith Walker
Jul 11, 2025
Mary Jane Smith Walker, 84, of Old Fort passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, July 11, 2025 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
A native of McDowell County, she was born October 18, 1940 to the late Earl Smith and Blanche Robinson Smith.
Mary Jane always put others before herself and ensured no one went without. She loved her family, and her grandchildren and...
Garrett Dean Shepard
Jul 10, 2025
Garrett Dean Shepard, 22, of Nebo, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025 at his residence.
He was born in McDowell County on October 27, 2002. Garrett was a proud co-owner of Shepard Constructors LLC. Known as a kind-hearted person, he truly loved the Lord. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and listening to music. Garrett looked forward to times spent with family and...
Dan Russell Boyd
Jul 10, 2025
Dan Russell Boyd, 68, of Nebo, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025, with his family at his side.
Dan was born in McDowell County, NC on March 15, 1957, to the late Joe E. Boyd and Devon Fender Boyd. He was a member of Hillcrest Freewill Baptist Church and the Tow River Bear Association. Dan was among the last of the...
Ronald Eugene Stevens
Jul 10, 2025
Ronald Eugene “Punk” Stevens, 58, of Old Fort, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the Solace Center in Asheville.
Ronald was born in McDowell County, NC, on March 30, 1967, to the late Calvin Washington Stevens and Elizabeth Anne Robinson Stevens. Ronald loved being outdoors. He had a big heart and loved helping others in need. He will always be...
Kevin Lane Knowlton
Jul 29, 2025
Kevin Lane Knowlton, 67, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville.
He was born in McDowell County on August 9, 1957 to the late Frederick Charles Knowlton and Joyce Lewis Knowlton. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Eddie Knowlton and Danny Knowlton.
Kevin was a proud veteran of the...
Sharon Lynn Webb
Jul 27, 2025
Sharon Lynn Webb, 53, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
A native of McDowell County, she was born August 3, 1971 to James Andrew Webb and the late Mildred Louise Allison Webb. Sharon was known by all as a very social person who was always spending time with her friends. She enjoyed traveling, listening...
Holly Anne Dolcater Whitsett
Jul 25, 2025
Holly Anne Dolcater Whitsett, 65, of Marion, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Holly was born on October 18, 1959, in Marrero, Louisiana. A vibrant and artistic soul, she found beauty in every corner of the world and in the smallest of moments. Her boundless curiosity and love of learning shaped...
Gloria Jean Turner Gunter
Jul 23, 2025
On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, Gloria Jean Turner Gunter, 79, of Nebo, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Gloria was born in McDowell County on April 19, 1946 and was the loving daughter of Violet Allison Moore and Bennie Moore who preceded her in death. She was a graduate of the...
Karen Lynn Browning York
Jul 22, 2025
Karen Lynn Browning York, 68, of Marion, passed away at her residence on Tuesday morning, July 22, 2025 with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Pinellas County, Florida on October 29, 1956 to the late David Lee Browning and Dorothy Hazel ORourke Browning. Karen was an avid and talented bowler, and she had a particular fondness for...
Pastor Samuel Jefferson Hall, III
Jul 21, 2025
Pastor Samuel Jefferson Hall, III, 57, of Marion, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 at his residence.
A native of McDowell County, Jeff was born September 10, 1967 to Jane Williamson Davis and the late Samuel Jefferson Hall, Jr.
A man of unwavering faith and deep commitment, he devoted his life to the service of the Lord. He was a member of...
William Latten Soule, Jr.
Jul 21, 2025
William Latten Soule, Jr., 86, of Newland, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.
A native of Pensacola, Florida, Bill was born February 25, 1939 to the late William Latten Soule and Mary Oliver Soule.
A proud graduate of the University of Notre Dame in 1961, Bill formed a lifelong partnership with his wife, Peggy, whom...
Linda Gail Jones Horney
Jul 20, 2025
Linda Gail Jones Horney, age 77, of Marion, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
Born on November 12, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Jessie James Jones and Amelia Franklin of Newland, NC. Linda was known as “Boo” to her husband Charles and as “Little Nannie” to her grandson Cole and many...
Debra Gail McCall Bradley
Jul 19, 2025
Debra Gail McCall Bradley, 66, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation.
She was born in McDowell County on August 25, 1958 to the late Sid Cecil McCall and Nevada McKinney McCall. She was a 1976 graduate of McDowell High School and was formerly employed at Baxter Healthcare. She will be remembered by her husband as...
Jeremy Darrell Wilson
Jul 18, 2025
Jeremy Darrell Wilson, age 47, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025.
Jeremy was born in Burke County, NC, on October 14, 1977. He recently resided in Caldwell County and often lived in McDowell County with relatives. Jeremy loved being outdoors, fishing with Paul, working with tools, and gardening. He was a jack of all trades and loved to tinker.
Surviving are his...
Kenneth Eugene Hollifield
Jul 15, 2025
Kenneth Eugene Hollifield, 79, of Claremont, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at his residence.
A native of McDowell County, he was born September 2, 1945 to the late Willie Hollifield and Edith Barlowe Hollifield.
Ken worked as a mechanic for many years. He especially enjoyed working on classic cars and trucks. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Ken...
Warren Edward Carson, Jr.
Jul 15, 2025
Warren Edward Carson, Jr., beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on July 15, 2025, at Autumn Care of Marion. He was born on December 25, 1939, in McDowell County.
Warren enjoyed a successful career as a truck driver for Coca Cola, known for his strong work ethic and his unwavering willingness to lend a helping hand to others. His dedication...
Mark Aaron Lamb
Jul 13, 2025
Mark Aaron Lamb, 44, of Burnsville, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
A native of McDowell County, he was born June 7, 1981 to the late Tina Fox Roland. Mark was formerly employed by Superior Machine in Marion and later worked with Mark Barber in Forest City. He loved the outdoors, especially spending time flying his...
Denise Darlene Franklin Mitchell
Jul 11, 2025
Denise Darlene Franklin Mitchell, 64, of Newland, passed peacefully on July 11, 2025, surrounded by those who loved her most.
Darlene was born on April 3rd,1961, to Zeb Scott Franklin and Esta Lena Woodie Franklin of Jonas Ridge. She was one of nine siblings. She had a big, loving family that shared a bond rooted in faith, laughter, and the kind...
Jose Luis Mendoza
Jul 11, 2025
Jose Luis Mendoza, 57, of Marion, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born in Mexico on November 8, 1967 and was lovingly known as “Beavis” to many. A talented builder, Jose worked in residential construction doing framing and trim work. He was known as a hard worker, and when he was not on a...
Mary Jane Smith Walker
Jul 11, 2025
Mary Jane Smith Walker, 84, of Old Fort passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, July 11, 2025 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
A native of McDowell County, she was born October 18, 1940 to the late Earl Smith and Blanche Robinson Smith.
Mary Jane always put others before herself and ensured no one went without. She loved her family, and her grandchildren and...
Garrett Dean Shepard
Jul 10, 2025
Garrett Dean Shepard, 22, of Nebo, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025 at his residence.
He was born in McDowell County on October 27, 2002. Garrett was a proud co-owner of Shepard Constructors LLC. Known as a kind-hearted person, he truly loved the Lord. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and listening to music. Garrett looked forward to times spent with family and...
Dan Russell Boyd
Jul 10, 2025
Dan Russell Boyd, 68, of Nebo, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025, with his family at his side.
Dan was born in McDowell County, NC on March 15, 1957, to the late Joe E. Boyd and Devon Fender Boyd. He was a member of Hillcrest Freewill Baptist Church and the Tow River Bear Association. Dan was among the last of the...
Ronald Eugene Stevens
Jul 10, 2025
Ronald Eugene “Punk” Stevens, 58, of Old Fort, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the Solace Center in Asheville.
Ronald was born in McDowell County, NC, on March 30, 1967, to the late Calvin Washington Stevens and Elizabeth Anne Robinson Stevens. Ronald loved being outdoors. He had a big heart and loved helping others in need. He will always be...
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