Obituaries

Gail Falls

Dec 6, 2017

 

 

Gail Falls, age 72, of Hickory, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock. A native of Burke County, she was born on November 28, 1945 to the late Roy and Charlotte McKinney Young.

 

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Tonya Ann Sigmon.

 

Gail loved to...

Danya Jean Elliott

Dec 5, 2017

Danya Jean Ledbetter Elliott, age 57, of Marion, NC passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Deer Park Rehabilitation & Care Center, surrounded by her loving family.

 

Danya was born August 19, 1960 to Daniel and Wilma Ray Ledbetter of the Montford Cove Community.  She retired from Baxter Healthcare after 35 years of service.  Danya enjoyed music, reading, Christmas,...

Jeanette Freeman

Dec 5, 2017

Jeanette Olivia McGinnis Freeman, age 89, of Old Fort, NC passed away peacefully to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her family.

 

Mrs. Freeman was born June 21, 1928 in Buncombe County, NC to the late Luther Hinkle McGinnis and Mary Walker McGinnis.   She was a member of Living Waters Tabernacle for...

Eugene Lacey Crisp

Dec 4, 2017

 

Eugene Lacey Crisp, age 88, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on the night of Monday, December 4, 2017 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  A native of Clay County, North Carolina, born November 6, 1929, he was the son of the late Lee Berry and Artie Mason Crisp. 

 

In addition to his parents, he...

Orville Phillips

Dec 4, 2017

 

 

Orville “Chuck” Phillips, age 78, of Ft. Meyers, Florida, entered his eternal home Monday, December 4, 2017 after several months of declining health.

 

Orville was born April 14, 1939 to the late Raymond and Belle McCurry Phillips of Burnsville, North Carolina.  He was a retired Machinist with General Motors Auto Design of Warren, Michigan with 38 years of...

Mickie Lynn Nix

Dec 1, 2017

 

Mickie Lynn Nix, age 51, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 at her residence.  Born in Chicago, Illinois on February 23, 1966, she was the daughter of Peggy Wilson Nix of Marion and the late Lawrence Nix. 

 

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jeff Nix who...

Glenda Lovelace

Nov 30, 2017

 

 

Glenda Woody Lovelace, age 74, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Autumn Care of Marion.  Born in Mitchell County, North Carolina on April 20, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Rader and Ruby Gardner Woody.

 

A loving wife and mother, Glenda...

Hannah Noelle Bright

Nov 27, 2017

 

 

Monday, November 27, 2017 a beautiful life was set free and began a life anew in eternity.  Born in McDowell County on June 30, 2006, Hannah is the daughter of Jason and Leslie Moore Bright.

 

Hannah was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church where she loved music and loved to sing. She enjoyed school and attended...

Ralph Benjamin Sisk

Nov 26, 2017

 

Ralph Benjamin Sisk, age 95, of Nebo, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at his residence with his family by his side.  A McDowell County native, he was born to the late Ben and Pearl Sisk on February 3, 1922.

 

He was a long-time member of Nebo First Baptist Church.  Ralph was first and foremost, a Christian,...

Lawrence David Peters

Nov 26, 2017

 

Lawrence David Peters, age 54, of Black Mountain, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.  A native of Burke County, North Carolina, born July 07, 1963, he was the son of the late Mary Baird Peters and Vernon Peters of Nebo. 

 

A veteran of the United...

Sandra Grogan

Nov 25, 2017

Sandra Lorean Gilliland Grogan, age 49, of Marion, NC passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 25, 2017 at her home.

Mrs. Grogan was born February 23, 1968 to Joyce Holland Gilliland and the late Ervin Patrick Gilliland.  She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend.  She found the good in everyone and took care of those in need.  She...

John Gearld Stroud

Nov 23, 2017

 

 

Mr. John Gearld Stroud, age 83 of Rutherfordton North Carolina passed away on Thursday November 23, 2017 at Oak Grove Health Care Center. The son of the Late Oliver Troy Stroud and Barnard McKinney Stroud, he was born on May 17, 1934.

Mr. Stroud was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He retired from Drexel...

Bobbie E. Queen

Nov 23, 2017

Bobbie Queen, age 86, of Marion, NC went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 23, 2017 surrounded by her family after a brief illness.

Bobbie was born July 3, 1931 in McDowell County, NC to the late, Clifton and Mollie England. She retired from Southern Devices and spent her life as a homemaker where she helped raise innumerable...

Michael Lee Brown

Nov 23, 2017

 

 

Michael Lee Brown, age 55, of Marion, NC passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 23, 2017.

Mr. Brown was born February 7, 1962 in McDowell County, NC to Juanita Ann Wilds Brown of Nebo, NC and to the late Russell Lee Brown.  He had an outgoing personality and a great sense of humor.  He enjoyed fishing, camping, and being...

Darrell Buford Williams

Nov 21, 2017

Darrell Buford “Whitey” Williams, age 64, of Linville, NC passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Charles A. Cannon, Jr. Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. 

Whitey was born October 10, 1953 in Mecklenburg County, NC to the late William Williams and Dorothy Greene Biggerstaff.  He enjoyed life and loved to laugh.  He also enjoyed helping anyone in need. ...

Smith Franklin Martin "Hank"

Nov 20, 2017

 

Smith Franklin Martin “Hank”, age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 20, 2017 at the SECU Hospice House in Forest City.  Born in Hamlet North Carolina on December 18, 1933, he was the son of the late Edgar and Lessie Smith Martin. 

 

A man who had a joy of Harley Davidson motorcycles and traveling, he had a...

George Edward Cooper

Nov 19, 2017

 

 

George Edward Cooper, age 81, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017 at the racetrack in Homestead, Florida. Born in Lovettville, Virginia on December 29, 1935, George is the son of the late Charles Cooper and Dorothy Simpson Cooper Brackett.

 

George was an avid car collector and salesman and was a member of the Fairlane Club. He was...

Charles Jones, Sr.

Nov 19, 2017

 

Charles Jones, Sr., age 73, of Newland, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at his residence. A native of Avery County, Charles was born on May 13, 1944 to the late Jessie James and Amelia Franklin Jones.

 

Charles attended Mountain View Church and loved fishing and hunting. He especially loved boating.

 

Left to cherish...

Alene Violet Forrester

Nov 18, 2017

 

Alene Violet Davis Forrester, age 82, passed away peacefully at the Holly Springs Rest Home in Forest City, North Carolina on Saturday, November 18, 2017. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, she was born on August 10, 1935 to the late Olin Harvey Davis and Winnie Sherill Davis.

 

Alene was a member of Clinchfield Baptist Church. She...

Robert Burns Presnell

Nov 17, 2017

 

 

 

Robert “Bobby” Burns Presnell, age 50, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away Friday, November 17, 2017 at his residence. Born on October 27, 1967 in Weisbaden, Germany he is the son of the late Arnold Burns Presnell and Lillian Parkins Presnell.

 

Bobby’s great love was playing the guitar. He also enjoyed fishing, reading and the outdoors.

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