Obituaries
Carolyn Diane Hamilton
Dec 9, 2024
Carolyn Diane Hamilton, a beloved mother and cherished friend, passed away on December 9, 2024, at Memorial Mission Hospital. Born on March 6, 1951 in McDowell County, she graced the world with her kindness and selflessness for over seven decades.
A devoted woman of faith, Carolyn loved her Lord deeply and took great joy in her family, particularly her grandchildren, who...
Lois Juanita Owen
Dec 9, 2024
Lois Juanita Owen, affectionately known as Juanita, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills Inpatient Unit. Born on July 19, 1948, in McDowell County, Juanita was a beacon of love and kindness who touched the lives of all who knew her.
A devoted mother, sister, and grandmother, she embodied the definition of love, making...
Danny Lee Scott
Dec 8, 2024
On the evening of Sunday, December 8, 2024, Danny Lee Scott, 64, of Morganton, went to be with the Lord due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on the way to church.
He was born in Buncombe County on January 9, 1960 and was raised in Burnsville. He was preceded in death by his father, Leland Scott.
He was a dedicated...
Anthony Carroll Ollis
Dec 7, 2024
Anthony Carroll Ollis, fondly known as Tony, passed away on December 7, 2024, at his residence. Born on December 18, 1955, in Burke County, North Carolina, Tony was a loving husband, brother, and friend to all who had the privilege of knowing him.
For over 27 years, Tony dedicated his career as an engineer with James Tool Machine and Engineering, where...
Virginia Jones
Dec 6, 2024
Virginia Ann Rogers Jones, 77, of Newland, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.
Virginia was born in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, on October 5, 1947, to the late Mildred M. Crouse and Bill Combs. She was married to the late Charles Lee Jones, Sr., her beloved husband of 51 years. Virginia was a member...
Vernon Hollifield
Dec 5, 2024
Ed Vernon Hollifield, born on August 18, 1939, in McDowell County, NC passed away on December 5, 2024, at Memorial Mission Hospital. He was a respected pillar in his community, known for his dedication as a husband, father, and grandfather. Vernon was married to Mary Swann Hollifield for 60 years before her passing in 2023. He is also preceded in...
Grady Stewart Elliott
Dec 5, 2024
On the evening of Thursday, December 5, 2024, Grady Stewart Elliott, 89, of Marion, departed this life at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton.
A native of Marion, Grady was born June 8, 1935 to the late Benjamin Rollins Elliott, Sr. and Hattie Eunice Cameron Elliott. He was also preceded in death by six siblings, Mary Margaret Elliott, Emily Mae Elliott...
Carl Edwin Allison
Dec 4, 2024
Carl Edwin Allison, 86, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at his residence.
Carl was born in McDowell County, NC on June 11, 1938 to the late Lloyd Tice Allison and Grace Mae Allison. He was married to his beloved wife of 62 years, Annie Mae Briggs Allison, who passed away in 2021. Carl was an avid softball player...
Angela Ollis Buchanan
Dec 3, 2024
Angela Marie Ollis Buchanan, age 66 went home to be with the Lord December 3, 2024, following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was a native of Mitchell County, NC. and a member of First Freewill Baptist Church in Spruce Pine, NC.
Angie was the owner and operator of Majestic Music in Spruce Pine, NC where she taught numerous students the...
Dwight Edward Wise
Dec 2, 2024
Dwight Edward Wise, 56, of Marion, NC, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024, at his residence.
Dwight was born in Canton, Ohio, on July 15, 1968, to the late Bessie J. Beam and Grady William Wise. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved camping, hunting, and fishing. Dwight enjoyed a life of solitude, but he loved spending time with his family...
Jason Daniel Harwood
Dec 1, 2024
Jason Daniel Harwood, age 46, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, December 1, 2024.
Jason was born at the McDowell Hospital on January 23, 1978 to Robert Ellis Harwood, Sr. and Darethy Ann Shuford Harwood, who preceded him in death.
He was known as a goodhearted person who always had a smile on his face. One of his...
Jennifer Lynn Mitchell Lewis
Nov 30, 2024
I am writing this from an airport in Seattle, Washington. Which is appropriate considering how Jennifer loved to travel.
This world has lost a little bit of its magic. My world has lost a lot of its magic.
Jennifer Lynn Lewis of Michigan, Florida, Illinois, California, South Carolina and lastly North Carolina has moved on to her next great adventure.
She battled cancer...
Timmy Brian Phillips
Nov 30, 2024
On the evening of Saturday, November 30, 2024, Timmy Brian Phillips, 66, of Old Fort, passed away peacefully at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center with his loving family by his side.
He was born on March 13, 1958 in Petersburg, Virginia. Timmy dedicated many years of his life to construction work. His skills were not only reflected in the quality of...
Clara Ruth Strickland Brinkley
Nov 30, 2024
Clara Ruth Strickland Brinkley, 86, of Marion, passed peacefully from this life on the morning of Saturday, November 30, 2024 while at the Cranberry House in Newland.
She was born in Madison County on November 17, 1938 to the late Merritt Strickland and Gertrude Rathbone Strickland.
Clara proudly retired from Galey and Lord, where she served as a cloth inspector for many...
Linda Danielle Herring
Nov 29, 2024
Linda Danielle Herring, 36, of Marion, departed this life on Friday, November 29, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
She was born in Burke County on December 10, 1987 to Anita Ray Creasman Herring and the late Danny Lawrence Herring, Jr.
Danielle’s life was characterized by her kind and generous spirit; she was often described as someone who would help anyone...
Lester Fender
Nov 28, 2024
Lester Fender (71), son of McKinley Fender and Hattie Elizabeth (Clark) Fender, was born in Marion, NC on February 7, 1953, and departed this life for his heavenly home on November 28, 2024.
He made Marion and surrounding communities his home his entire life. After his Mother’s death when he was seven years old, Lester lived the next 10 years at...
Leonard James Peek
Nov 26, 2024
Leonard James “Jay” Peek, 67, of Nebo, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Mission McDowell Hospital.
Leonard was born in Asheville, NC on March 28, 1957, to Shelba Jean McCall and the late Leonard Peek. He was married to his beloved wife of 51 years, Cathy Elaine Pierce Peek. Leonard enjoyed watching NASCAR, football, and wrestling. He had a great...
Cassandra Langford Epley
Nov 26, 2024
Cassandra Langford Epley, 53, of Old Fort, NC passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Mission Hospital.Cassandra was the daughter of the late Louise Searcy Langford and Richard Allen Langford of Fairview, NC. She was also preceeded in death by her grandparents, Mary Elizabeth Davis and James M. Searcy; her brother, Daryl G. Langford; and also her cats, Aurora and...
Jeff Mills
Nov 25, 2024
Dennis Jeffrey Mills, passed away on November 25, 2024 at Mission Hospital McDowell. Born in McDowell County on April 3, 1965, he lived a life marked by service, dedication, and a love for the outdoors.
Throughout his career, Jeff worked diligently for Dover Insulation and later for the State, ultimately for the North Carolina Department of Corrections. His commitment to service...
James Steven Newton
Nov 25, 2024
James Steven Newton, 63, of Nebo, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born in Alamance County on May 13, 1961 to the late Charles Alvin Newton and Mary Lou Finley Newton. Stevie, as he was known to most, will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor. He thoroughly enjoyed the company of family...
Carolyn Diane Hamilton
Dec 9, 2024
Carolyn Diane Hamilton, a beloved mother and cherished friend, passed away on December 9, 2024, at Memorial Mission Hospital. Born on March 6, 1951 in McDowell County, she graced the world with her kindness and selflessness for over seven decades.
A devoted woman of faith, Carolyn loved her Lord deeply and took great joy in her family, particularly her grandchildren, who...
Lois Juanita Owen
Dec 9, 2024
Lois Juanita Owen, affectionately known as Juanita, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills Inpatient Unit. Born on July 19, 1948, in McDowell County, Juanita was a beacon of love and kindness who touched the lives of all who knew her.
A devoted mother, sister, and grandmother, she embodied the definition of love, making...
Danny Lee Scott
Dec 8, 2024
On the evening of Sunday, December 8, 2024, Danny Lee Scott, 64, of Morganton, went to be with the Lord due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on the way to church.
He was born in Buncombe County on January 9, 1960 and was raised in Burnsville. He was preceded in death by his father, Leland Scott.
He was a dedicated...
Anthony Carroll Ollis
Dec 7, 2024
Anthony Carroll Ollis, fondly known as Tony, passed away on December 7, 2024, at his residence. Born on December 18, 1955, in Burke County, North Carolina, Tony was a loving husband, brother, and friend to all who had the privilege of knowing him.
For over 27 years, Tony dedicated his career as an engineer with James Tool Machine and Engineering, where...
Virginia Jones
Dec 6, 2024
Virginia Ann Rogers Jones, 77, of Newland, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.
Virginia was born in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, on October 5, 1947, to the late Mildred M. Crouse and Bill Combs. She was married to the late Charles Lee Jones, Sr., her beloved husband of 51 years. Virginia was a member...
Vernon Hollifield
Dec 5, 2024
Ed Vernon Hollifield, born on August 18, 1939, in McDowell County, NC passed away on December 5, 2024, at Memorial Mission Hospital. He was a respected pillar in his community, known for his dedication as a husband, father, and grandfather. Vernon was married to Mary Swann Hollifield for 60 years before her passing in 2023. He is also preceded in...
Grady Stewart Elliott
Dec 5, 2024
On the evening of Thursday, December 5, 2024, Grady Stewart Elliott, 89, of Marion, departed this life at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton.
A native of Marion, Grady was born June 8, 1935 to the late Benjamin Rollins Elliott, Sr. and Hattie Eunice Cameron Elliott. He was also preceded in death by six siblings, Mary Margaret Elliott, Emily Mae Elliott...
Carl Edwin Allison
Dec 4, 2024
Carl Edwin Allison, 86, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at his residence.
Carl was born in McDowell County, NC on June 11, 1938 to the late Lloyd Tice Allison and Grace Mae Allison. He was married to his beloved wife of 62 years, Annie Mae Briggs Allison, who passed away in 2021. Carl was an avid softball player...
Angela Ollis Buchanan
Dec 3, 2024
Angela Marie Ollis Buchanan, age 66 went home to be with the Lord December 3, 2024, following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was a native of Mitchell County, NC. and a member of First Freewill Baptist Church in Spruce Pine, NC.
Angie was the owner and operator of Majestic Music in Spruce Pine, NC where she taught numerous students the...
Dwight Edward Wise
Dec 2, 2024
Dwight Edward Wise, 56, of Marion, NC, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024, at his residence.
Dwight was born in Canton, Ohio, on July 15, 1968, to the late Bessie J. Beam and Grady William Wise. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved camping, hunting, and fishing. Dwight enjoyed a life of solitude, but he loved spending time with his family...
Jason Daniel Harwood
Dec 1, 2024
Jason Daniel Harwood, age 46, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, December 1, 2024.
Jason was born at the McDowell Hospital on January 23, 1978 to Robert Ellis Harwood, Sr. and Darethy Ann Shuford Harwood, who preceded him in death.
He was known as a goodhearted person who always had a smile on his face. One of his...
Jennifer Lynn Mitchell Lewis
Nov 30, 2024
I am writing this from an airport in Seattle, Washington. Which is appropriate considering how Jennifer loved to travel.
This world has lost a little bit of its magic. My world has lost a lot of its magic.
Jennifer Lynn Lewis of Michigan, Florida, Illinois, California, South Carolina and lastly North Carolina has moved on to her next great adventure.
She battled cancer...
Timmy Brian Phillips
Nov 30, 2024
On the evening of Saturday, November 30, 2024, Timmy Brian Phillips, 66, of Old Fort, passed away peacefully at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center with his loving family by his side.
He was born on March 13, 1958 in Petersburg, Virginia. Timmy dedicated many years of his life to construction work. His skills were not only reflected in the quality of...
Clara Ruth Strickland Brinkley
Nov 30, 2024
Clara Ruth Strickland Brinkley, 86, of Marion, passed peacefully from this life on the morning of Saturday, November 30, 2024 while at the Cranberry House in Newland.
She was born in Madison County on November 17, 1938 to the late Merritt Strickland and Gertrude Rathbone Strickland.
Clara proudly retired from Galey and Lord, where she served as a cloth inspector for many...
Linda Danielle Herring
Nov 29, 2024
Linda Danielle Herring, 36, of Marion, departed this life on Friday, November 29, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
She was born in Burke County on December 10, 1987 to Anita Ray Creasman Herring and the late Danny Lawrence Herring, Jr.
Danielle’s life was characterized by her kind and generous spirit; she was often described as someone who would help anyone...
Lester Fender
Nov 28, 2024
Lester Fender (71), son of McKinley Fender and Hattie Elizabeth (Clark) Fender, was born in Marion, NC on February 7, 1953, and departed this life for his heavenly home on November 28, 2024.
He made Marion and surrounding communities his home his entire life. After his Mother’s death when he was seven years old, Lester lived the next 10 years at...
Leonard James Peek
Nov 26, 2024
Leonard James “Jay” Peek, 67, of Nebo, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Mission McDowell Hospital.
Leonard was born in Asheville, NC on March 28, 1957, to Shelba Jean McCall and the late Leonard Peek. He was married to his beloved wife of 51 years, Cathy Elaine Pierce Peek. Leonard enjoyed watching NASCAR, football, and wrestling. He had a great...
Cassandra Langford Epley
Nov 26, 2024
Cassandra Langford Epley, 53, of Old Fort, NC passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Mission Hospital.Cassandra was the daughter of the late Louise Searcy Langford and Richard Allen Langford of Fairview, NC. She was also preceeded in death by her grandparents, Mary Elizabeth Davis and James M. Searcy; her brother, Daryl G. Langford; and also her cats, Aurora and...
Jeff Mills
Nov 25, 2024
Dennis Jeffrey Mills, passed away on November 25, 2024 at Mission Hospital McDowell. Born in McDowell County on April 3, 1965, he lived a life marked by service, dedication, and a love for the outdoors.
Throughout his career, Jeff worked diligently for Dover Insulation and later for the State, ultimately for the North Carolina Department of Corrections. His commitment to service...
James Steven Newton
Nov 25, 2024
James Steven Newton, 63, of Nebo, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born in Alamance County on May 13, 1961 to the late Charles Alvin Newton and Mary Lou Finley Newton. Stevie, as he was known to most, will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor. He thoroughly enjoyed the company of family...
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