Obituaries
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.
...
Colt Clay Flack
Nov 17, 2017
Colt Clay Flack, age 31, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2017 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, following a lengthy and courageous battle with multiple health issues. Born in Rutherford County, North Carolina on June 05, 1986, he was the son of Pete and Penny Bates Flack of Nebo.
Known by...
Mildred Wilson
Nov 16, 2017
In the morning hours of Thursday, November 16, 2017 while surrounded by her loving family, Mildred Creson Wilson, age 88, of Old Fort, went home to be with the Lord at her residence. The daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Hunter Creson, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on September 13, 1929.
A loving mother, grandmother,...
Margaret Louise McFadden
Nov 15, 2017
Margaret Elliott McFadden, age 96, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Born in McDowell County on August 17, 1921, Margaret was the daughter of the late W.P. Elliott, Sr. and Emma Hensley Elliott.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John David...
Terry Ray Duncan
Nov 15, 2017
Terry Ray Duncan Sr., age 72, of Marion, North Carolina was received into Heaven on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born in Mitchell County on May 13, 1945 to Bill and Frances Duncan.
Terry was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving in Vietnam. He was a graduate of the University...
Johnny Coy Banks, Sr.
Nov 13, 2017
Mr. Johnny Coy Banks, Sr., age 71, passed away Monday November 13, 2017 at his residence.
No services are planned at this time.
Howard Bounds
Nov 13, 2017
Howard Bounds, age 88, of the Pleasant Gardens Community, went home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Monday, November 13, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital. A native of Hoke County, North Carolina, born December 04, 1928, he was the son of the late Junior and Mattie Johnson Bounds.
In addition to his parents,...
Charles King
Nov 11, 2017
Mr. Charles “Bill” King, age 92, passed away on Saturday November 11, 2017 at Autumn care of Marion surrounded by his loving Family. The son of the late John King and Dona Buchanan King, he was born on April 30, 1925.
Bill was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, having served during World War II on the...
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.
...
Colt Clay Flack
Nov 17, 2017
Colt Clay Flack, age 31, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2017 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, following a lengthy and courageous battle with multiple health issues. Born in Rutherford County, North Carolina on June 05, 1986, he was the son of Pete and Penny Bates Flack of Nebo.
Known by...
Mildred Wilson
Nov 16, 2017
In the morning hours of Thursday, November 16, 2017 while surrounded by her loving family, Mildred Creson Wilson, age 88, of Old Fort, went home to be with the Lord at her residence. The daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Hunter Creson, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on September 13, 1929.
A loving mother, grandmother,...
Margaret Louise McFadden
Nov 15, 2017
Margaret Elliott McFadden, age 96, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Born in McDowell County on August 17, 1921, Margaret was the daughter of the late W.P. Elliott, Sr. and Emma Hensley Elliott.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John David...
Terry Ray Duncan
Nov 15, 2017
Terry Ray Duncan Sr., age 72, of Marion, North Carolina was received into Heaven on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born in Mitchell County on May 13, 1945 to Bill and Frances Duncan.
Terry was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving in Vietnam. He was a graduate of the University...
Johnny Coy Banks, Sr.
Nov 13, 2017
Mr. Johnny Coy Banks, Sr., age 71, passed away Monday November 13, 2017 at his residence.
No services are planned at this time.
Howard Bounds
Nov 13, 2017
Howard Bounds, age 88, of the Pleasant Gardens Community, went home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Monday, November 13, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital. A native of Hoke County, North Carolina, born December 04, 1928, he was the son of the late Junior and Mattie Johnson Bounds.
In addition to his parents,...
Charles King
Nov 11, 2017
Mr. Charles “Bill” King, age 92, passed away on Saturday November 11, 2017 at Autumn care of Marion surrounded by his loving Family. The son of the late John King and Dona Buchanan King, he was born on April 30, 1925.
Bill was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, having served during World War II on the...
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