Obituaries
"Bud" Nehemiah Wade Griffin
Nov 3, 2026
Nehemiah Wade “Bud” Griffin, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the Amorem Caldwell Hospice House in Hudson.
Bud was born on August 11, 1939, to the late Olson Griffin and LaVenia Profitt Griffin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Griffin, his sister, Shirley Henderson; son in law, Aaron...
James "Jim" Bubash
Nov 2, 2026
James (Jim) Bubash passed away peacefully on November 2, 2026 where the natural beauty of the Peak Fall Foliage grandeur in the North Carolina Mountains enveloped the day.
Jim’s tenacious 2 ½ year cancer battle ended in the comfort of his home, his Happy Place, with Kathy, his wife of 36 years and his Corgis, Fudge and Spice at his bedside.
Family...
Robert Lee Young, Sr.
Nov 2, 2026
Robert Lee Young, Sr., 76, of Marion, passed away Monday, November 2, 2026 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
The family will receive friends on Monday, November 9, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Beam Celebration Center. A funeral service will follow at 12:30 p.m. with Pastor Jimmy Logan officiating. Interment will be at the Western Carolina...
Pauline Ledford Hollifield
Nov 2, 2026
Pauline Ledford Hollifield, age 99, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Deer Park Health and Rehab.
Pauline was born on September 18, 1927, and was the daughter of the late Green Ledford and Essie Street Ledford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Wesley Davis; her second husband, Virgil Hollifield; three...
Barbara Jean Greene Robinson
Nov 1, 2026
Barbara Jean Greene Robinson, 88, of Nebo, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2026 at her home surrounded by her beloved family.
A native of Bakersville, North Carolina, she was born on January 21, 1938 to the late Townzle Greene and Marvalean Willis Greene.
Known as a hard worker, Barbara held many jobs throughout the years. Most notably, she formerly co-owned and operated...
Barbara Evelyn Robbins
Oct 31, 2026
Barbara Evelyn Robbins, age 83, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Autumn Care. Barbara was born on April 6, 1943, to the late Kents Jackson and Mamie Ledbetter Jackson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Sherry Diane Robbins, and a great grandson, Landon Robbins.
Barbara was a longtime and devoted...
Joseph "Joe" Young Moore
Oct 30, 2026
Joe Y. Moore age 83, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 30, 2026, one day shy of his birthday. Surrounded by the love of his family.
A native of Burnsville, North Carolina (the Newdale Community). He was born on October 31, 1942 to the late Kathleen Young McCollum.
Joe proudly served in the U.S. Army...
Bryant Andrew Cook
Oct 30, 2026
Bryant Andrew Cook, age 36, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026, at UNC Health Chapel Hill.
Born on January 4, 1990, he was the son of the late John Dexter Cook and Crystal Aldredge Cook.
Bryant was a proud graduate of Appalachian State University. He had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing. He also had a passion...
Eva Maria Korfmann Burgess
Oct 30, 2026
Eva Maria Korfmann Burgess, 81, of Marion, passed away Friday, October 30, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Born on April 24, 1945, Eva graduated high school in her home country of Germany and later completed a GED in America. She proudly earned her citizenship in the United States in 1986. Eva enjoyed time spent outdoors. Flowers, hiking,...
Charles Max Stott
Oct 29, 2026
Charles Max Stott of Union Mills, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the age of 93.
Charles proudly served his country in both the Army and United States Air Force. Following his military service he retired from Sears Store where he spent many years working and providing for his family.
Charles was a man of many talents who seemed...
Samuel "Sammie" Junior Mace
Oct 28, 2026
Samuel “Sammie” Junior Mace, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Autumn Care of Salisbury. He was Born on July 29, 1948, in McDowell County.
In keeping to his wishes, the family will have a celebration of life at a later date.
Margaret Shirley Thomas
Oct 26, 2026
Margaret Jaynes Thomas, passed away on October 26, 2026, at the age of 80. She was born on February 1, 1946, in McDowell County.
She was preceded in death by her father, Albert Jaynes, and her mother, Dortha Eller Jaynes.
Margaret built a life marked by service, learning, and care for others. She began her career in education in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida,...
Max William Hendley
Oct 26, 2026
Max William Hendley, born August 28, 1950, in McDowell County, passed away on October 26, 2026.
Mr. Hendley will be remembered as an avid farmer and as a devoted man of God. His faith was a guiding force throughout his life. He was a member of Old Fort Church of God, where he served on the Pastor’s Council and as a...
Denise Christine Young Biggerstaff
Oct 26, 2026
Denise Christine Young Biggerstaff, age 56, of Marion, passed away on October 26, 2026, at Mission Hospital McDowell. Denise was born on November 23, 1969, in McDowell County.
Denise was a loving and devoted wife whose gentle spirit and caring nature touched the lives of those closest to her. She cherished the comfort and peace of home and often preferred the...
Sara Morrison Gettys
Oct 24, 2026
Sara Morrison Gettys, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at her residence on October 24, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on June 4, 1957, in York, South Carolina, she lived a life marked by service, energy, faith, intellectual curiosity, and deep affection for the people and places she loved.
Sara, affectionately known as Sally, devoted many years to serving...
Vera Hudson Reiter
Oct 24, 2026
Vera was born in Greenport, NY on November 10, 1931 to Ida (Trout) Hudson and Samuel Hudson of Shelter Island NY. She enjoyed her childhood years living on a beautiful island with her parents and brother and a close extended family. Vera graduated from Shelter Island K-12 school in 1949.
She married William (Billy) Reiter of Greenport in 1952 and they...
Jennie Jenkins Craig Stroupe
Oct 24, 2026
Jennie Jenkins Craig Stroupe, 78, of Marion, gained her angel wings on October 24, 2026 with her family by her side.
She was born on May 22, 1948 to the late Allen Woodrow Jenkins, Sr. and Thelma Searcy Jenkins. She was born in Buncombe County and was raised in the Oakley area.
She held various jobs in her lifetime. Later in life,...
Theresa Lou Newton
Oct 22, 2026
Theresa McKinney Newton, passed away on October 22, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born on November 30, 1944, in Mitchell County to the late Marion Robert Biddix and Nettie Bailey McKinney.
Theresa will be remembered as a woman of many gifts and a generous heart. She loved to cook and was known as a wonderful seamstress, making clothes...
Nancy Price McMahan
Oct 22, 2026
Nancy Price McMahan, age 57, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Nancy was born on May 28, 1969, to Jay Price and the late Laura Melton Kilby.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose greatest joy in life was her family. Nancy loved her family deeply and wanted nothing more than to see each...
Martha Ann Tate Joyner
Oct 22, 2026
Martha Ann Tate Joyner, 64, of Nebo, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026 at UNC Health Blue Ridge.
A native of McDowell County, she was born February 7, 1962 to the late Ossie Tate and Mary Ellen Rutherford Tate.
Martha was a cherished member of St. John AME Church. Whether she was cooking, planning, or coordinating church events, she was heavily involved...
"Bud" Nehemiah Wade Griffin
Nov 3, 2026
Nehemiah Wade “Bud” Griffin, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the Amorem Caldwell Hospice House in Hudson.
Bud was born on August 11, 1939, to the late Olson Griffin and LaVenia Profitt Griffin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Griffin, his sister, Shirley Henderson; son in law, Aaron...
James "Jim" Bubash
Nov 2, 2026
James (Jim) Bubash passed away peacefully on November 2, 2026 where the natural beauty of the Peak Fall Foliage grandeur in the North Carolina Mountains enveloped the day.
Jim’s tenacious 2 ½ year cancer battle ended in the comfort of his home, his Happy Place, with Kathy, his wife of 36 years and his Corgis, Fudge and Spice at his bedside.
Family...
Robert Lee Young, Sr.
Nov 2, 2026
Robert Lee Young, Sr., 76, of Marion, passed away Monday, November 2, 2026 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
The family will receive friends on Monday, November 9, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Beam Celebration Center. A funeral service will follow at 12:30 p.m. with Pastor Jimmy Logan officiating. Interment will be at the Western Carolina...
Pauline Ledford Hollifield
Nov 2, 2026
Pauline Ledford Hollifield, age 99, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Deer Park Health and Rehab.
Pauline was born on September 18, 1927, and was the daughter of the late Green Ledford and Essie Street Ledford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Wesley Davis; her second husband, Virgil Hollifield; three...
Barbara Jean Greene Robinson
Nov 1, 2026
Barbara Jean Greene Robinson, 88, of Nebo, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2026 at her home surrounded by her beloved family.
A native of Bakersville, North Carolina, she was born on January 21, 1938 to the late Townzle Greene and Marvalean Willis Greene.
Known as a hard worker, Barbara held many jobs throughout the years. Most notably, she formerly co-owned and operated...
Barbara Evelyn Robbins
Oct 31, 2026
Barbara Evelyn Robbins, age 83, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Autumn Care. Barbara was born on April 6, 1943, to the late Kents Jackson and Mamie Ledbetter Jackson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Sherry Diane Robbins, and a great grandson, Landon Robbins.
Barbara was a longtime and devoted...
Joseph "Joe" Young Moore
Oct 30, 2026
Joe Y. Moore age 83, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 30, 2026, one day shy of his birthday. Surrounded by the love of his family.
A native of Burnsville, North Carolina (the Newdale Community). He was born on October 31, 1942 to the late Kathleen Young McCollum.
Joe proudly served in the U.S. Army...
Bryant Andrew Cook
Oct 30, 2026
Bryant Andrew Cook, age 36, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026, at UNC Health Chapel Hill.
Born on January 4, 1990, he was the son of the late John Dexter Cook and Crystal Aldredge Cook.
Bryant was a proud graduate of Appalachian State University. He had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing. He also had a passion...
Eva Maria Korfmann Burgess
Oct 30, 2026
Eva Maria Korfmann Burgess, 81, of Marion, passed away Friday, October 30, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Born on April 24, 1945, Eva graduated high school in her home country of Germany and later completed a GED in America. She proudly earned her citizenship in the United States in 1986. Eva enjoyed time spent outdoors. Flowers, hiking,...
Charles Max Stott
Oct 29, 2026
Charles Max Stott of Union Mills, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the age of 93.
Charles proudly served his country in both the Army and United States Air Force. Following his military service he retired from Sears Store where he spent many years working and providing for his family.
Charles was a man of many talents who seemed...
Samuel "Sammie" Junior Mace
Oct 28, 2026
Samuel “Sammie” Junior Mace, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Autumn Care of Salisbury. He was Born on July 29, 1948, in McDowell County.
In keeping to his wishes, the family will have a celebration of life at a later date.
Margaret Shirley Thomas
Oct 26, 2026
Margaret Jaynes Thomas, passed away on October 26, 2026, at the age of 80. She was born on February 1, 1946, in McDowell County.
She was preceded in death by her father, Albert Jaynes, and her mother, Dortha Eller Jaynes.
Margaret built a life marked by service, learning, and care for others. She began her career in education in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida,...
Max William Hendley
Oct 26, 2026
Max William Hendley, born August 28, 1950, in McDowell County, passed away on October 26, 2026.
Mr. Hendley will be remembered as an avid farmer and as a devoted man of God. His faith was a guiding force throughout his life. He was a member of Old Fort Church of God, where he served on the Pastor’s Council and as a...
Denise Christine Young Biggerstaff
Oct 26, 2026
Denise Christine Young Biggerstaff, age 56, of Marion, passed away on October 26, 2026, at Mission Hospital McDowell. Denise was born on November 23, 1969, in McDowell County.
Denise was a loving and devoted wife whose gentle spirit and caring nature touched the lives of those closest to her. She cherished the comfort and peace of home and often preferred the...
Sara Morrison Gettys
Oct 24, 2026
Sara Morrison Gettys, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at her residence on October 24, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on June 4, 1957, in York, South Carolina, she lived a life marked by service, energy, faith, intellectual curiosity, and deep affection for the people and places she loved.
Sara, affectionately known as Sally, devoted many years to serving...
Vera Hudson Reiter
Oct 24, 2026
Vera was born in Greenport, NY on November 10, 1931 to Ida (Trout) Hudson and Samuel Hudson of Shelter Island NY. She enjoyed her childhood years living on a beautiful island with her parents and brother and a close extended family. Vera graduated from Shelter Island K-12 school in 1949.
She married William (Billy) Reiter of Greenport in 1952 and they...
Jennie Jenkins Craig Stroupe
Oct 24, 2026
Jennie Jenkins Craig Stroupe, 78, of Marion, gained her angel wings on October 24, 2026 with her family by her side.
She was born on May 22, 1948 to the late Allen Woodrow Jenkins, Sr. and Thelma Searcy Jenkins. She was born in Buncombe County and was raised in the Oakley area.
She held various jobs in her lifetime. Later in life,...
Theresa Lou Newton
Oct 22, 2026
Theresa McKinney Newton, passed away on October 22, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born on November 30, 1944, in Mitchell County to the late Marion Robert Biddix and Nettie Bailey McKinney.
Theresa will be remembered as a woman of many gifts and a generous heart. She loved to cook and was known as a wonderful seamstress, making clothes...
Nancy Price McMahan
Oct 22, 2026
Nancy Price McMahan, age 57, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Nancy was born on May 28, 1969, to Jay Price and the late Laura Melton Kilby.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose greatest joy in life was her family. Nancy loved her family deeply and wanted nothing more than to see each...
Martha Ann Tate Joyner
Oct 22, 2026
Martha Ann Tate Joyner, 64, of Nebo, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026 at UNC Health Blue Ridge.
A native of McDowell County, she was born February 7, 1962 to the late Ossie Tate and Mary Ellen Rutherford Tate.
Martha was a cherished member of St. John AME Church. Whether she was cooking, planning, or coordinating church events, she was heavily involved...
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