Obituaries
Betty Taylor Snyder Foster
Apr 16, 2026
Betty Taylor Snyder Foster, a cherished member of the Victory Temple Full Gospel Church, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, at Mission Hospital McDowell at the age of 92. Born on February 26, 1934, in Mitchell County, she lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her faith, and her community.
Betty dedicated many years to her career, first...
Paul David Woody
Apr 15, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Paul David Woody, who left this world on April 15, 2026, at the age of 66. Paul passed peacefully at home in Nebo, North Carolina, surrounded by the love of his family, after a life rich with love, laughter, and...
Gary Greene
Apr 15, 2026
Gary Greene, 68, of the Buladean community in Bakersville, North Carolina, passed away on April 15, 2026.
Gary was born on September 28 at Spruce Pine Community Hospital to the late Floyd and Mildred Tipton Greene. He spent his life in Mitchell County and was a man known for his strong work ethic, kind spirit, and love for family. Gary worked...
Thursia Germaine Bartlett Robinson
Apr 14, 2026
Thursia Germaine Bartlett Robinson, born October 1, 1942, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at her residence. She was a dedicated wife and devoted caregiver to her beloved husband, Albert Robinson, who predeceased her. Throughout her life, Thursia was an ardent lover of her family, cherishing every moment spent with them. She found joy in the simple pleasures...
James Ervin Frady
Apr 14, 2026
James Ervin Frady, a cherished member of the Marion community and a man known for his unwavering dedication and loving nature, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, at Mountain Ridge Wellness. Born on July 3, 1938, in McDowell County, James led a life marked by hard work, kindness, and a generous spirit.
James devoted over four decades of his professional...
Bobby Glenn Morrow
Apr 13, 2026
Bobby Glenn Morrow, a devoted family man and proud retired U.S. AirForce veteran, passed away peacefully at his residence on April 13, 2026. Born in McDowell County on April 15, 1934, he lived a life marked bydedication to his family, his country, and his community.
Bobby was the owner and operator of Bobs Imports, a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit and...
William Craig Freeman
Apr 13, 2026
William Craig Freeman, 52, of North Port, Florida, formally of Marion, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026 at his residence.
William was born in Buncombe Co. on August 24,1973 to Marcia Lowery Freeman and the late Kenneth Ray Freeman. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Dora Goins.
He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He...
Robert Lee Hall
Apr 12, 2026
Robert Lee Hall, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on April 12, 2026, at Memorial Mission Campus. Born on December 18, 1941, in McDowell County.
Robert devoted many years of his career to the American Thread company. He was a man of many interests, finding joy and fulfillment in working on cars, tending to his garden, and studying...
Susie Calloway Painter
Apr 10, 2026
Susie Ann Calloway Painter, 71, of Nebo, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026, in Asheville, following a lengthy illness.
Susie was born in McDowell County, NC, on June 8, 1954, to the late Frankie Walker Calloway and Thomas Bascombe Calloway. She married James Stephen Painter, on April 23, 1973, in Gaffney, SC. Susie was a graduate of...
Melissa Ellen Clark
Apr 10, 2026
Melissa Ellen Pitman Clark, age 60, of Newland, Avery County, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at her residence.
Born on February 7, 1966, in Avery County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Donald Pitman and Earline Greene Pitman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Penny Buchanan.
Melissa had a passion...
Joyce Ann Luce Pugh
Apr 9, 2026
Joyce Ann Luce Pugh, age 94, of Bakersville, formerly of Old Fort passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026 in Bakersville.
Born on January 18, 1932 in Winnebago County, WI, she was the daughter of the late Seymour and Bessie Williams Luce. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Everett Pugh who passed away in...
Larry Dean Boone
Apr 8, 2026
Larry Dean Boone, 83, of Dale Road in Spruce Pine, passed away on April 8, 2026, at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital.
He was born on January 23, 1943, in Mitchell County to the late Fred James Boone and Wilma Young Boone.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Fowler Boone, and his brother, Jerry Boone....
Thomas Henry Wright
Apr 7, 2026
Thomas “Tommy” Henry Wright, 76, of Marion, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, at Autumn Care of Marion, surrounded by his family.
Tommy was born on July 2, 1949, in Haywood County to the late Lewis Asbury Wright and Jane Owenby Wright. He was preceded in death by his son, Nathan Arlo Wright, and his brother, Tim Wright.
Tommy was a...
Archie Carl Smith
Apr 7, 2026
Archie Carl Smith, 78, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
He was born in McDowell County on April 19, 1947 to the late Ernest “Jay Bird” Smith and Selma Jenkins Smith.
Archie had a passion for all things automotive. He worked as a mechanic for many years, and he spent 34 years as a truck driver....
Betty Ann Holtsclaw
Apr 4, 2026
Betty Ann Hoesman Holtsclaw, 74, of Spindale, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026, at her residence.
Betty was born in Charlotte, NC, on July 20, 1951, to the late John E. Hoesman, Jr. and Myrtle Helms Hoesman. Betty was a faithful Christian and devoted her life to reading the bible and daily prayer. Betty had a deep...
Glynda Danda Vess
Apr 4, 2026
Glynda Danda Vess, age 51, of Roy Moore Road in Old Fort, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville.
Born on March 21, 1975 in Mindananao, Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Johnny Danda and Zenaida Daiwai Danda who still survives. She was also preceded in a sister-in-law; Annette Vess and...
Christen "Christy" Leigh Jones
Apr 4, 2026
Christen “Christy” Leigh Jones, 50, of Marion, North Carolina, met Heaven on April 4, 2026, surrounded by her daughters, who sang her into the arms of Jesus.
Christy was known for her charismatic and playful spirit, often bringing laughter and light into any room she entered. She had a heart for people and found purpose in mentoring and pouring into those...
Craig Eugene Metz, Sr.
Apr 3, 2026
Craig Eugene Metz, Sr., 71, of Nebo, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
A native of South Bend, Indiana, he was born on November 21, 1954 to the late George Metz and Shirley Schock Ressell.
Craig honorably served in the United States Army from 1974 until 1977. He worked as a crane operator for fifty years and...
Charlotte Lorraine Pruitt Hasson
Apr 2, 2026
Charlotte Lorraine Pruitt Hasson, 82, of Spindale, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026.
A native of Carter County, Tennessee, she was born on September 21, 1943 to the late Burnie Pruitt and Frankie Ann Stonecipher Pruitt.
Charlotte was formerly employed as a machine operator, a CNA, and a hairdresser. She mostly enjoyed being a homemaker and tending to the needs of her...
Donald "Donnie" Wesley Hicks
Apr 2, 2026
Donald Wesley ‘Donnie’ Hicks, age 75, of Marion passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Autumn Care of Marion.
Born on February 23, 1951 in Aberdeen Washington, he was the son of the late Acil Lee Hicks and Daisy Hamm Hildebrand. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Danny Royal Hicks.
Donnie was retired from Haldex...
Betty Taylor Snyder Foster
Apr 16, 2026
Betty Taylor Snyder Foster, a cherished member of the Victory Temple Full Gospel Church, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, at Mission Hospital McDowell at the age of 92. Born on February 26, 1934, in Mitchell County, she lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her faith, and her community.
Betty dedicated many years to her career, first...
Paul David Woody
Apr 15, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Paul David Woody, who left this world on April 15, 2026, at the age of 66. Paul passed peacefully at home in Nebo, North Carolina, surrounded by the love of his family, after a life rich with love, laughter, and...
Gary Greene
Apr 15, 2026
Gary Greene, 68, of the Buladean community in Bakersville, North Carolina, passed away on April 15, 2026.
Gary was born on September 28 at Spruce Pine Community Hospital to the late Floyd and Mildred Tipton Greene. He spent his life in Mitchell County and was a man known for his strong work ethic, kind spirit, and love for family. Gary worked...
Thursia Germaine Bartlett Robinson
Apr 14, 2026
Thursia Germaine Bartlett Robinson, born October 1, 1942, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at her residence. She was a dedicated wife and devoted caregiver to her beloved husband, Albert Robinson, who predeceased her. Throughout her life, Thursia was an ardent lover of her family, cherishing every moment spent with them. She found joy in the simple pleasures...
James Ervin Frady
Apr 14, 2026
James Ervin Frady, a cherished member of the Marion community and a man known for his unwavering dedication and loving nature, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, at Mountain Ridge Wellness. Born on July 3, 1938, in McDowell County, James led a life marked by hard work, kindness, and a generous spirit.
James devoted over four decades of his professional...
Bobby Glenn Morrow
Apr 13, 2026
Bobby Glenn Morrow, a devoted family man and proud retired U.S. AirForce veteran, passed away peacefully at his residence on April 13, 2026. Born in McDowell County on April 15, 1934, he lived a life marked bydedication to his family, his country, and his community.
Bobby was the owner and operator of Bobs Imports, a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit and...
William Craig Freeman
Apr 13, 2026
William Craig Freeman, 52, of North Port, Florida, formally of Marion, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026 at his residence.
William was born in Buncombe Co. on August 24,1973 to Marcia Lowery Freeman and the late Kenneth Ray Freeman. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Dora Goins.
He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He...
Robert Lee Hall
Apr 12, 2026
Robert Lee Hall, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on April 12, 2026, at Memorial Mission Campus. Born on December 18, 1941, in McDowell County.
Robert devoted many years of his career to the American Thread company. He was a man of many interests, finding joy and fulfillment in working on cars, tending to his garden, and studying...
Susie Calloway Painter
Apr 10, 2026
Susie Ann Calloway Painter, 71, of Nebo, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026, in Asheville, following a lengthy illness.
Susie was born in McDowell County, NC, on June 8, 1954, to the late Frankie Walker Calloway and Thomas Bascombe Calloway. She married James Stephen Painter, on April 23, 1973, in Gaffney, SC. Susie was a graduate of...
Melissa Ellen Clark
Apr 10, 2026
Melissa Ellen Pitman Clark, age 60, of Newland, Avery County, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at her residence.
Born on February 7, 1966, in Avery County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Donald Pitman and Earline Greene Pitman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Penny Buchanan.
Melissa had a passion...
Joyce Ann Luce Pugh
Apr 9, 2026
Joyce Ann Luce Pugh, age 94, of Bakersville, formerly of Old Fort passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026 in Bakersville.
Born on January 18, 1932 in Winnebago County, WI, she was the daughter of the late Seymour and Bessie Williams Luce. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Everett Pugh who passed away in...
Larry Dean Boone
Apr 8, 2026
Larry Dean Boone, 83, of Dale Road in Spruce Pine, passed away on April 8, 2026, at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital.
He was born on January 23, 1943, in Mitchell County to the late Fred James Boone and Wilma Young Boone.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Fowler Boone, and his brother, Jerry Boone....
Thomas Henry Wright
Apr 7, 2026
Thomas “Tommy” Henry Wright, 76, of Marion, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, at Autumn Care of Marion, surrounded by his family.
Tommy was born on July 2, 1949, in Haywood County to the late Lewis Asbury Wright and Jane Owenby Wright. He was preceded in death by his son, Nathan Arlo Wright, and his brother, Tim Wright.
Tommy was a...
Archie Carl Smith
Apr 7, 2026
Archie Carl Smith, 78, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
He was born in McDowell County on April 19, 1947 to the late Ernest “Jay Bird” Smith and Selma Jenkins Smith.
Archie had a passion for all things automotive. He worked as a mechanic for many years, and he spent 34 years as a truck driver....
Betty Ann Holtsclaw
Apr 4, 2026
Betty Ann Hoesman Holtsclaw, 74, of Spindale, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026, at her residence.
Betty was born in Charlotte, NC, on July 20, 1951, to the late John E. Hoesman, Jr. and Myrtle Helms Hoesman. Betty was a faithful Christian and devoted her life to reading the bible and daily prayer. Betty had a deep...
Glynda Danda Vess
Apr 4, 2026
Glynda Danda Vess, age 51, of Roy Moore Road in Old Fort, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville.
Born on March 21, 1975 in Mindananao, Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Johnny Danda and Zenaida Daiwai Danda who still survives. She was also preceded in a sister-in-law; Annette Vess and...
Christen "Christy" Leigh Jones
Apr 4, 2026
Christen “Christy” Leigh Jones, 50, of Marion, North Carolina, met Heaven on April 4, 2026, surrounded by her daughters, who sang her into the arms of Jesus.
Christy was known for her charismatic and playful spirit, often bringing laughter and light into any room she entered. She had a heart for people and found purpose in mentoring and pouring into those...
Craig Eugene Metz, Sr.
Apr 3, 2026
Craig Eugene Metz, Sr., 71, of Nebo, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
A native of South Bend, Indiana, he was born on November 21, 1954 to the late George Metz and Shirley Schock Ressell.
Craig honorably served in the United States Army from 1974 until 1977. He worked as a crane operator for fifty years and...
Charlotte Lorraine Pruitt Hasson
Apr 2, 2026
Charlotte Lorraine Pruitt Hasson, 82, of Spindale, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026.
A native of Carter County, Tennessee, she was born on September 21, 1943 to the late Burnie Pruitt and Frankie Ann Stonecipher Pruitt.
Charlotte was formerly employed as a machine operator, a CNA, and a hairdresser. She mostly enjoyed being a homemaker and tending to the needs of her...
Donald "Donnie" Wesley Hicks
Apr 2, 2026
Donald Wesley ‘Donnie’ Hicks, age 75, of Marion passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Autumn Care of Marion.
Born on February 23, 1951 in Aberdeen Washington, he was the son of the late Acil Lee Hicks and Daisy Hamm Hildebrand. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Danny Royal Hicks.
Donnie was retired from Haldex...
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