Obituaries
Frank Edward Love, II
Nov 8, 2026
Frank Edward Love, II, 59, of Marion, passed away Sunday morning, November 8, 2026 at his residence.
The son of Phyllis Jones Nelon and the late Frank Edward Love, he was born February 5, 1967 in Buncombe County.
An avid outdoorsman, Edward loved hunting, fishing, and hiking. He loved each member of his family and had a special ability to make them...
Kevin James Anderson
Nov 8, 2026
Kevin James Anderson, age 55, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2026, at his residence.
Kevin was born on July 25, 1971, and was the son of the late Bobby Anderson and Betty Wright Anderson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Johnny Anderson and Tommy Anderson, and his grandson, Zachary Love.
Kevin had a...
Shirley Marie Lawing Hogan
Nov 6, 2026
Shirley Lawing Hogan, age 91, of Marion, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026 at her residence.
Services will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 7:00 one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026 at...
Myrtle Walker Rash
Nov 4, 2026
Myrtle Walker Rash, 90, of Hickory, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, November 04, 2026.
Myrtle was born in McDowell County on January 18, 1936 to the late Robert Clifton Walker and Hattie Williamson Walker. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Carl Rash and her siblings, Leona Smith, Walter Walker, Buddy Walker and Burl Walker.
Myrtle was of...
Lewis Stott
Nov 4, 2026
Mr. Lewis Stott, 90, passed away on November 4, 2026, at his residence. He was born on June 29, 1936, in Rutherford County to the late Willie Miles Stott and Mary Minish Stott.
Mr. Stott will be remembered as a faithful and devoted man whose life was deeply rooted in his church, his family, and the things he loved most. He...
"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...
Robert Lee Young, Sr.
Nov 2, 2026
Robert Lee Young Sr. was born on May 20, 1950, in Marion, North Carolina, to the late James Young and Ruth Twitty Young.Robert earned his GED before answering the call to serve his country in the United States Army. Following his military service, he returned to Marion, North Carolina, where he worked for a textile company for many years before...
Betty Silvers Franklin
Nov 2, 2026
Betty Silvers Franklin, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2026.
Betty was born on June 3, 1937, and was the daughter of the late Baxter Silvers and Bernice Higgins Silvers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Marvin Silvers, and her sister, Ina Jean Pate.
Betty found joy in the simple pleasures of...
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...
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...
Roby Casle Reel
Oct 30, 2026
Roby Casle Reel, age 89, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Mission Hospital McDowell. Roby was born on June 17, 1937, in McDowell County to the late Luther Lee Reel and Elizabeth Morgan Reel. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Clara Styles, Ellen Hollifield, Rosetta Buchanan, his brothers, Roland Reel and...
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...
Frank Edward Love, II
Nov 8, 2026
Frank Edward Love, II, 59, of Marion, passed away Sunday morning, November 8, 2026 at his residence.
The son of Phyllis Jones Nelon and the late Frank Edward Love, he was born February 5, 1967 in Buncombe County.
An avid outdoorsman, Edward loved hunting, fishing, and hiking. He loved each member of his family and had a special ability to make them...
Kevin James Anderson
Nov 8, 2026
Kevin James Anderson, age 55, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2026, at his residence.
Kevin was born on July 25, 1971, and was the son of the late Bobby Anderson and Betty Wright Anderson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Johnny Anderson and Tommy Anderson, and his grandson, Zachary Love.
Kevin had a...
Shirley Marie Lawing Hogan
Nov 6, 2026
Shirley Lawing Hogan, age 91, of Marion, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026 at her residence.
Services will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 7:00 one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026 at...
Myrtle Walker Rash
Nov 4, 2026
Myrtle Walker Rash, 90, of Hickory, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, November 04, 2026.
Myrtle was born in McDowell County on January 18, 1936 to the late Robert Clifton Walker and Hattie Williamson Walker. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Carl Rash and her siblings, Leona Smith, Walter Walker, Buddy Walker and Burl Walker.
Myrtle was of...
Lewis Stott
Nov 4, 2026
Mr. Lewis Stott, 90, passed away on November 4, 2026, at his residence. He was born on June 29, 1936, in Rutherford County to the late Willie Miles Stott and Mary Minish Stott.
Mr. Stott will be remembered as a faithful and devoted man whose life was deeply rooted in his church, his family, and the things he loved most. He...
"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...
Robert Lee Young, Sr.
Nov 2, 2026
Robert Lee Young Sr. was born on May 20, 1950, in Marion, North Carolina, to the late James Young and Ruth Twitty Young.Robert earned his GED before answering the call to serve his country in the United States Army. Following his military service, he returned to Marion, North Carolina, where he worked for a textile company for many years before...
Betty Silvers Franklin
Nov 2, 2026
Betty Silvers Franklin, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2026.
Betty was born on June 3, 1937, and was the daughter of the late Baxter Silvers and Bernice Higgins Silvers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Marvin Silvers, and her sister, Ina Jean Pate.
Betty found joy in the simple pleasures of...
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...
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...
Roby Casle Reel
Oct 30, 2026
Roby Casle Reel, age 89, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Mission Hospital McDowell. Roby was born on June 17, 1937, in McDowell County to the late Luther Lee Reel and Elizabeth Morgan Reel. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Clara Styles, Ellen Hollifield, Rosetta Buchanan, his brothers, Roland Reel and...
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...
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