Obituaries

Dec 14, 2016

 

Jerry Norman Padgett, affectionately known as “Brud” by his family, of the Pleasant Gardens Community, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville at the age of 77. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on May 01, 1939, he was the son of the late Walter and Edith Parker Padgett. 

 

A proud veteran...

Dec 14, 2016

 

Clara Oakes Smith, age 83, of Lenoir, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory.  A native of Avery County, North Carolina, born May 25, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Sylvester and Maude Johnson Oakes. 

 

A loving mother, grandmother and sister that will be greatly missed, Clara...

Dec 13, 2016

Dec 13, 2016

 

 

Mrs. Wanda Loftis Sanders, age 75, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, Wanda was the daughter of the late Edgar and Annie Loftis.

 

She was an active member of the Garden Creek Baptist Church where she attended...

Dec 6, 2016

 

Donald Lee Wickline, age 74, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, December 06, 2016 at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. Born in Raleigh County, West Virginia on April 20, 1942, he was the son of the late Everette Wickline and Letiha Foley Wickline.

 

A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Donald was a faithful member of...

Dec 3, 2016

 

J.R. Edwards, age 63, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, December 03, 2016 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on March 08, 1953, he was the son of Queenie Hollifield Edwards of Marion and the late Woodrow B. Edwards.

 

A loving father, grandfather and brother, J.R. was a member of the...

Nov 24, 2016

 

Danny Fortune, age 71, of the Dysartsville Community, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016 at his residence.  Born in Burke County, North Carolina on August 31, 1945, he was the son of the late Kent and Eloise Dorothy Franklin Fortune. 

 

In addition to his parents, Danny was preceded in death by one brother, Wayne Fortune; and one...

Nov 21, 2016

 

J.C. Moore, Sr., age 77, of Old Fort, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016 at his residence with his loving family at his side.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born January 05, 1939 and having been the youngest, he was the son of the late William and Cora Melton Moore.

 

A loving husband, and fantastic...

Nov 17, 2016

 

 

 

Karen Graybeal Stacey, age 61, of the Pleasant Gardens community passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016 with her loving family by her side. Born on September 2, 1955 in McDowell County, North Carolina, she is the daughter of Lois Cornett Graybeal and the late Danie Graybeal.

 

Karen retired from Baxter Healthcare following thirty-three years of service....

Nov 15, 2016

 

Von David Taylor, age 76, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville, North Carolina with his loving family by his side. A native of McDowell County, Von was the son of the late R.A. and Hazel Moody Taylor.

 

Von was a member of Pleasant Gardens...

Nov 13, 2016

 

 

Paul Edward “Goat” Stevens, age 86, passed away at his residence, with his loving family by his side on Sunday, November 13, 2016. A native of McDowell County, he was born on April 29, 1930 to the late Fred and Laura Harkelrode Stevens.

 

Paul was a member of Gethsemane Free Will Baptist Church and retired from Southern...

Nov 13, 2016

 

Pauline Conner Revis, age 70, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at her residence.  Born on August 11, 1946 in McDowell County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late John and Ethel Arrowood Conner.  

 

A wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Pauline loved cooking and sharing memories with her family.  In her spare...

Nov 13, 2016

 

 

Rachel Stafford Heavener, age 69, of Myrtle Beach, SC and formerly of Marion NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2016. A native of McDowell County, she was born on January 19, 1947 to the late Woodrow and Ruby Ferguson Stafford.

 

Rachel was a dedicated employee with Wachovia/Wells Fargo for twenty-five years and was a very...

Nov 11, 2016

 

 

Willard “Bo” Hardin, Jr., age 86, passed away peacefully Friday, November 11, 2016, at Jonas Ridge Adult Care. A native of Rutherford County, he was born on February 22, 1930 to the late Willard Sr. and Virginia Cole Hardin.

 

A veteran of the United States Army, he proudly served his country in the Korean War. Willard was...

Nov 7, 2016

 

Ann Robinson Maxwell, beloved wife of J. David Maxwell, died on November 7th, 2016 while in the care of Hospice House of CarolinaFoothills, in Landrum, South Carolina. Her husband, David Maxwell, and her brother, Ben Robinson, were with her, holding her hand.

 

Ann was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on October 8, 1940. She was a graduate of...

Nov 7, 2016

 

Diedre T. Reese, age 68, of Old Fort, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 07, 2016 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, following a brief illness.  The daughter of the late Gene and Kathleen Moore Thomlison, she was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on June 06, 1948.

 

Diedre, who enjoyed...

Nov 6, 2016

 

 

Jim “Bear” Barrier, age 61, of Old Fort, passed away on Sunday, November 06, 2016 at the SECU Hospice House in Forest City.   A native and lifelong residence of McDowell County, North Carolina, born July 01, 1955, he was the son of Lovada Barrier of Old Fort and the late Ray Barrier.

 

Jim, who enjoyed taking a...