Obituaries
Glenn Ollis
Mar 17, 2026
Glenn Ollis, 75, of Marion, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, his 75th birthday.
He was born in Rutherford County to the late Millard Ollis and Dorothy Elizabeth Kidd Ollis. Glenn was a proud veteran of the United States Army and was employed at Yokefellow in Spindale where he was a manager and later at Baxter...
Theophilus Walton Clapp, Jr.
Mar 17, 2026
Theophilus Walton Clapp, Jr. 102, died Tuesday, March 17, 2026. He was born May 5, 1924 in Johnson City, TN to Rev T.W. Clapp and Nell Kesler Clapp. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 55 years, Vashti Dulin Clapp and by his daughter, Katherine Marie Clapp.
He is survived by his present wife, Catherine Barrett; son, T....
Stewart Wayne Godbold
Mar 16, 2026
Stewart Wayne Godbold, age 61, of Parady Drive in Marion, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville.
Born on September 5, 1964 in Henderson County, he was the son of the late James F. and Shirley Jean Dotson Godbold. He was a Christian man that read his Bible often and talked about Jesus...
Coylene Sisk Williams
Mar 16, 2026
Coylene Sisk Williams, 81, of Marion, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026 at the CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
She was born in McDowell County on August 22, 1944 to the late William Coyt Sisk and Dollie Belle Ward Sisk.
As the eldest of her siblings, Coylene embraced her role with great care and responsibility. She was much more than a sister; she...
Alfreda Mayse Martin
Mar 16, 2026
Alfreda Mayse Martin, 78, of Marion, peacefully passed from this life in the early morning hours of Monday, March 16, 2026 at UNC Health Blue Ridge.
A native of Rutherford County, she was born December 17, 1947 to the late Alfred Lewis Mayse and Lillie Mae Jones Mayse.
Alfreda was the first African American to graduate from Isothermal Community College. She then...
James Ralph Watson
Mar 14, 2026
James Ralph Watson, age 85, of U.S. 19-E South in Spruce Pine, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the Cranberry House.
Born on March 27, 1940 in Avery County, he was the son of the late Ray and Vaudie Dellinger Watson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters; Anna Mae and Lena and his...
Rev. Edward Conner Kirkpatrick
Mar 12, 2026
Rev. Edward Conner Kirkpatrick, age 89, of Nebo, went to be with the Lord on Thursday afternoon, March 12, 2026 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
He was born in McDowell County on May 11, 1936 to the late Rayburn Newton Kirkpatrick and Flora Morrow Kirkpatrick.
A faithful servant of the Lord, Eddie was ordained in the Free Will Baptist Church in his early...
Natasha Shandell Penland
Mar 11, 2026
Natasha Shandell Penland, age 51, of Nebo, North Carolina, was reunited with her mother on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at her residence.
She was born in Marion, North Carolina on May 21, 1974, to the late Jackie Penland and Judy Calloway Howie. She is survived by her stepfather, Kevin Howie.
Mom was a lover of others, but most importantly, her family. She...
Kelly Lee Edna Loftin-Ryder
Mar 11, 2026
Kelly Lee Edna Loftin-Ryder, 62, of Old Fort, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at her residence.
Kelly was born in Buncombe County, NC, on July 16, 1963, to the late Rudolph George Loftin and Wilma Mae Aston Loftin. She was married to the late Edward “Eddie” Ryder, who passed away in 2017. Kelly was artistic and...
June Frances Rector Queen
Mar 11, 2026
June Frances Rector Queen, peacefully passed away on March 11, 2026, at the Care Partners Solace Center in Asheville. Born February 1, 1944, in Jacksonville, Florida, June touched the lives of many through her compassionate spirit and devoted service.
June graduated nursing school from Grady Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Atlanta and began her professional journey as a nurse at...
Reid Allen Davis
Mar 11, 2026
Reid Allen Davis was born on March 31, 1952, in Old Fort, North Carolina, to Violet Walker Davis and William Earl Davis. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Reid passed away on March 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Reid was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, Jack Davis (Doris). Reid is also...
Frank Monroe Gibbs
Mar 9, 2026
Frank Monroe Gibbs, born on December 16, 1941, in McDowell County, North Carolina, passed away on March 9, 2026, at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication and service that touched the lives of countless individuals in his community.
Frank was the proud owner and operator of Gibbs Hardware for over 46 years, where he not...
Frances Anne Sumlin
Mar 8, 2026
Frances Anne Sumlin, a cherished member of her family and community, passed away peacefully at her residence on March 8, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on April 22, 1945, in Burke County, Frances dedicated over 40 years of her life to her career at Drexel Furniture Company before retiring to devote her time to her true passions: her...
Homer C. Townsend, V
Mar 7, 2026
Homer C. Townsend, V, age 89, of Nebo, passed away at home on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
He was born in East Orange, New Jersey on May 26, 1936 to the late Homer C. Townsend, IV and Dorothy Reeves Townsend.
Homer lived in Liberty Corner, New Jersey; Chester Depot, Vermont; and Mendham and Chester, New Jersey before retiring to North Carolina. He...
Alfred Cornett
Mar 6, 2026
Alfred Cornett, age 76, of Bakersville, North Carolina, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026 at his residence.
Alfred loved and greatly encouraged his children, his large extended family, many friends, coworkers, and he opened his heart to the youth that he coached. He connected quickly with people of all ages and was a trusted and successful senior insurance agent for Farm...
Jeffrey Allen Scott
Mar 6, 2026
Jeffrey Allen Scott, 63, of Nebo and formerly of Burnsville, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
He was born in Mitchell County on July 30, 1962 to the late Wade Howard Scott and Bernice Jewel Miller Scott.
Jeff, who was affectionately known as Bubba, retired from Glen Raven after over forty years of dedicated service. An avid outdoorsman,...
Alice Dean Gray Browning
Mar 4, 2026
Alice Dean Gray Browning, 94, of Nebo, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Rose Hill Retirement Community.
She and her twin sister were born at the Blackbear Camp in McDowell County on November 8, 1931. Alice was the older of the twins born to the late Joe Gray and Ida Bost Gray.
Alice loved the Lord...
Patricia Dean Williams
Mar 2, 2026
Patricia Dean Williams, age 71, of Bealers Drive in Linville, NC passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at Cannon Memorial Hospital in Linville.
Born on November 20, 1954 in Avery County, she was the daughter of the late Roger and Bonnie Hicks Dean. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell B. Williams who passed...
Joyce Loretta Revis Parker
Mar 1, 2026
Joyce Loretta Revis Parker, 89, of Nebo fell asleep in the arms of Jesus, at her home with her loving family by her side on March 1st, 2026.
She was born in Marion, North Carolina on the first day of the second month 1937 to the late Luther and Pearl Revis. Joyce loved the Lord and faithfully and obediently served him....
Randy Wadel Hucks
Feb 27, 2026
Randy Wadel Hucks, age 72, a beloved figure renowned for his generous spirit and warm-hearted nature, passed away on February 27, 2026, at Deer Park Health and Rehab. He was born on July 26, 1953, in Conway, South Carolina.
Randy was a man who embraced life with a big heart. His love for the Lord was profound, and he found solace...
Glenn Ollis
Mar 17, 2026
Glenn Ollis, 75, of Marion, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, his 75th birthday.
He was born in Rutherford County to the late Millard Ollis and Dorothy Elizabeth Kidd Ollis. Glenn was a proud veteran of the United States Army and was employed at Yokefellow in Spindale where he was a manager and later at Baxter...
Theophilus Walton Clapp, Jr.
Mar 17, 2026
Theophilus Walton Clapp, Jr. 102, died Tuesday, March 17, 2026. He was born May 5, 1924 in Johnson City, TN to Rev T.W. Clapp and Nell Kesler Clapp. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 55 years, Vashti Dulin Clapp and by his daughter, Katherine Marie Clapp.
He is survived by his present wife, Catherine Barrett; son, T....
Stewart Wayne Godbold
Mar 16, 2026
Stewart Wayne Godbold, age 61, of Parady Drive in Marion, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville.
Born on September 5, 1964 in Henderson County, he was the son of the late James F. and Shirley Jean Dotson Godbold. He was a Christian man that read his Bible often and talked about Jesus...
Coylene Sisk Williams
Mar 16, 2026
Coylene Sisk Williams, 81, of Marion, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026 at the CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
She was born in McDowell County on August 22, 1944 to the late William Coyt Sisk and Dollie Belle Ward Sisk.
As the eldest of her siblings, Coylene embraced her role with great care and responsibility. She was much more than a sister; she...
Alfreda Mayse Martin
Mar 16, 2026
Alfreda Mayse Martin, 78, of Marion, peacefully passed from this life in the early morning hours of Monday, March 16, 2026 at UNC Health Blue Ridge.
A native of Rutherford County, she was born December 17, 1947 to the late Alfred Lewis Mayse and Lillie Mae Jones Mayse.
Alfreda was the first African American to graduate from Isothermal Community College. She then...
James Ralph Watson
Mar 14, 2026
James Ralph Watson, age 85, of U.S. 19-E South in Spruce Pine, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the Cranberry House.
Born on March 27, 1940 in Avery County, he was the son of the late Ray and Vaudie Dellinger Watson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters; Anna Mae and Lena and his...
Rev. Edward Conner Kirkpatrick
Mar 12, 2026
Rev. Edward Conner Kirkpatrick, age 89, of Nebo, went to be with the Lord on Thursday afternoon, March 12, 2026 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
He was born in McDowell County on May 11, 1936 to the late Rayburn Newton Kirkpatrick and Flora Morrow Kirkpatrick.
A faithful servant of the Lord, Eddie was ordained in the Free Will Baptist Church in his early...
Natasha Shandell Penland
Mar 11, 2026
Natasha Shandell Penland, age 51, of Nebo, North Carolina, was reunited with her mother on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at her residence.
She was born in Marion, North Carolina on May 21, 1974, to the late Jackie Penland and Judy Calloway Howie. She is survived by her stepfather, Kevin Howie.
Mom was a lover of others, but most importantly, her family. She...
Kelly Lee Edna Loftin-Ryder
Mar 11, 2026
Kelly Lee Edna Loftin-Ryder, 62, of Old Fort, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at her residence.
Kelly was born in Buncombe County, NC, on July 16, 1963, to the late Rudolph George Loftin and Wilma Mae Aston Loftin. She was married to the late Edward “Eddie” Ryder, who passed away in 2017. Kelly was artistic and...
June Frances Rector Queen
Mar 11, 2026
June Frances Rector Queen, peacefully passed away on March 11, 2026, at the Care Partners Solace Center in Asheville. Born February 1, 1944, in Jacksonville, Florida, June touched the lives of many through her compassionate spirit and devoted service.
June graduated nursing school from Grady Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Atlanta and began her professional journey as a nurse at...
Reid Allen Davis
Mar 11, 2026
Reid Allen Davis was born on March 31, 1952, in Old Fort, North Carolina, to Violet Walker Davis and William Earl Davis. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Reid passed away on March 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Reid was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, Jack Davis (Doris). Reid is also...
Frank Monroe Gibbs
Mar 9, 2026
Frank Monroe Gibbs, born on December 16, 1941, in McDowell County, North Carolina, passed away on March 9, 2026, at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication and service that touched the lives of countless individuals in his community.
Frank was the proud owner and operator of Gibbs Hardware for over 46 years, where he not...
Frances Anne Sumlin
Mar 8, 2026
Frances Anne Sumlin, a cherished member of her family and community, passed away peacefully at her residence on March 8, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on April 22, 1945, in Burke County, Frances dedicated over 40 years of her life to her career at Drexel Furniture Company before retiring to devote her time to her true passions: her...
Homer C. Townsend, V
Mar 7, 2026
Homer C. Townsend, V, age 89, of Nebo, passed away at home on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
He was born in East Orange, New Jersey on May 26, 1936 to the late Homer C. Townsend, IV and Dorothy Reeves Townsend.
Homer lived in Liberty Corner, New Jersey; Chester Depot, Vermont; and Mendham and Chester, New Jersey before retiring to North Carolina. He...
Alfred Cornett
Mar 6, 2026
Alfred Cornett, age 76, of Bakersville, North Carolina, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026 at his residence.
Alfred loved and greatly encouraged his children, his large extended family, many friends, coworkers, and he opened his heart to the youth that he coached. He connected quickly with people of all ages and was a trusted and successful senior insurance agent for Farm...
Jeffrey Allen Scott
Mar 6, 2026
Jeffrey Allen Scott, 63, of Nebo and formerly of Burnsville, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
He was born in Mitchell County on July 30, 1962 to the late Wade Howard Scott and Bernice Jewel Miller Scott.
Jeff, who was affectionately known as Bubba, retired from Glen Raven after over forty years of dedicated service. An avid outdoorsman,...
Alice Dean Gray Browning
Mar 4, 2026
Alice Dean Gray Browning, 94, of Nebo, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Rose Hill Retirement Community.
She and her twin sister were born at the Blackbear Camp in McDowell County on November 8, 1931. Alice was the older of the twins born to the late Joe Gray and Ida Bost Gray.
Alice loved the Lord...
Patricia Dean Williams
Mar 2, 2026
Patricia Dean Williams, age 71, of Bealers Drive in Linville, NC passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at Cannon Memorial Hospital in Linville.
Born on November 20, 1954 in Avery County, she was the daughter of the late Roger and Bonnie Hicks Dean. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell B. Williams who passed...
Joyce Loretta Revis Parker
Mar 1, 2026
Joyce Loretta Revis Parker, 89, of Nebo fell asleep in the arms of Jesus, at her home with her loving family by her side on March 1st, 2026.
She was born in Marion, North Carolina on the first day of the second month 1937 to the late Luther and Pearl Revis. Joyce loved the Lord and faithfully and obediently served him....
Randy Wadel Hucks
Feb 27, 2026
Randy Wadel Hucks, age 72, a beloved figure renowned for his generous spirit and warm-hearted nature, passed away on February 27, 2026, at Deer Park Health and Rehab. He was born on July 26, 1953, in Conway, South Carolina.
Randy was a man who embraced life with a big heart. His love for the Lord was profound, and he found solace...
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