Obituaries

Samuel Ray Frady, Sr.

Samuel Ray Frady, Sr.

Feb 3, 2017

 

 

Samuel Frady, Sr. age 82, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017 at the SECU Hospice of Rutherford County. He was born on September 17, 1934 to the late Ervin and Mary Taylor Frady.

Mr. Frady who was affectionally known as "Trading Sam" was the owner and operator of Samuel Frady Used cars, Parts and...

Sydney Dara Nanney

Sydney Dara Nanney

Feb 2, 2017

 

Sydney Dara Nanney, loving daughter, sister and granddaughter, passed away on Thursday, February 02, 2017 at the age of 22.  The daughter of Gerald and Gwen Nanney of Marion, she was born in Avery County, North Carolina on May 31, 1994. 

 

Sydney was a 2012 graduate of McDowell High; and in her spare time, she enjoyed watching movies. ...

Theda Lee Price

Theda Lee Price

Jan 30, 2017

Theda Harmon Price, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation with her loving family by her side. Born April 26, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Cleo McCaw Harmon.

 

Theda was a member of Sunny Grove Baptist Church for over fifty years...

Kay "Nonie" Stevenson

Kay "Nonie" Stevenson

Jan 30, 2017

In the early morning hours of Monday, January 30, 2017 while surrounded by her family, Kay “Nonie” Stevenson of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at her residence at the age of 72. Born in Pomona, California on December 18, 1944, she was the daughter of Mary Ellen Stevenson of Marion and the late Leonard Stevenson.

A loving daughter, mother, “nonie”...

John Torrence

John Torrence

Jan 28, 2017

 

Mr. John Torrence of the North Cove Community, while at his residence, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017.  

 

Arrangements will be announced once they have been finalized.  

James Ernest Williams

James Ernest Williams

Jan 25, 2017

 

James Ernest Williams, age 77, of Marion, North Carolina passed away January 25, 2017 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. He was born December 18, 1939 to the late George and Helen Noles Williams.

 

James was a member of Mt. Calvary Free Will Baptist Church and also a member of Gideon’s International where he served as...

John Calloway

John Calloway

Jan 23, 2017

 

 

John H. Calloway, age 66, of Bryson City, North Carolina and formerly of Avery County went to be with the Lord January 23, 2017. He was a beloved brother, friend and truly a blessing to all that knew him.

 

John was preceded in death by his parents Elmore and Bertha Calloway. Surviving are four sisters; Alice Presnell with...

Joseph Thomas Whitaker

Joseph Thomas Whitaker

Jan 18, 2017

 

Joseph Thomas Whitaker, age 80, of Old Fort, while surrounded by his family, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at his residence.  Born in Kings Mountain, North Carolina on May 18, 1936, he was the son of the late Rose Evelyn Jones. 

 

An avid hunter and fisherman, Joseph was raised in Black Mountain.  Following 32 years of...

Janelle Hunt

Janelle Hunt

Jan 18, 2017

Mrs. Janelle Hunt, age 66, of Elk Park, passed away, Wednesday January 18, 2017 at her residence. She was born June, 2, 1950 in Elizabethton, TN to the late Dallas Storie and Luella Phillips Storie.

Mrs. Hunt is survived by her mother, Luella Phillips Storie; her daughter Amanda Vance and husband Daniel; son Ryan Hunt and wife Jolene; brother Van...

Patsy Deyton

Patsy Deyton

Jan 17, 2017

 

Patsy Smith Deyton, age 63, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.  A native and lifelong residence of McDowell County, she was born December 18, 1953 and was the daughter of James Henry Smith of Marion and the late Maybelle Worley Smith. 

 

Patsy, who...

Gentry Mills

Gentry Mills

Jan 16, 2017

 

Gentry Clifton Mills, age 52, of Marion, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 at the SECU Hospice House in Forest City.  Born in Jackson County, North Carolina on January 21, 1964, he was the son of James and Christine Mills of Marion.  Gentry enjoyed watching NASCAR every chance he could get, and loved raising goats in his spare...

Ruth Mae Buckner

Ruth Mae Buckner

Jan 16, 2017

Ruth Burleson Buckner, age 78, of Asheville NC went home to be with the lord at her home on January 16, 2017 after a battle with illness and was surrounded by her loved ones. She was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County where she lived. She attended Trinity Baptist Church of Asheville, NC. She was the daughter of the late...

James "Tudy" Scott

James "Tudy" Scott

Jan 15, 2017

 

James “Tudy” Scott, loving brother, uncle and friend, of Nebo, passed away January 15, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital at the age of 66.  Born in Burke County, North Carolina on September 24, 1950, he was the son of the late James W. and Odie Withrow Scott.

 

Although Tudy did not have children, he loved his nieces and nephews as if they...

John William Robinson

John William Robinson

Jan 15, 2017

John William Robinson, 91, of Marion, passed away Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, at The McDowell Hospital. Born Jan. 10, 1926, to Wilburn and Doskie Robinson in Yancey County, he was a longtime lineman and foreman with Duke Energy who could, until the day he died, tell you where and when he helped raise power poles across McDowell County.

 

John was a...

L. D. Reel

L. D. Reel

Jan 13, 2017

 

L. D. Reel, age 90, loving father, grandfather and brother, of the Sugar Hill Community, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 13, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital following a brief illness.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born May 28, 1926, he was the son of the late Lester and Maude Mae Lawing Reel.

...

Charles Harold Trinks

Charles Harold Trinks

Jan 13, 2017

 

 

Charles Harold Trinks, age 92, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital.  The son of the late John and Mattie England Trinks, he was born in McDowell County on February 24, 1924.

 

An avid hunter and gardener, his greatest pleasure was sharing the produce he gathered out of his...

Gary Wesley Rymer

Gary Wesley Rymer

Jan 9, 2017

Gary Wesley Rymer, age 63, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 09, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital.  The son of the late C.G. and Nora Rymer, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on April 17, 1953.

 

Gary retired from the North Carolina Department of Corrections where he served as a Correctional Officer...

Curtis Dale McKinney

Curtis Dale McKinney

Jan 9, 2017

 

Curtis Dale McKinney, age 50, of Marion, passed away on Monday, January 09, 2017 at his residence with his family by his side.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born October 25, 1966, he was the son of the late Donald and Doris Styles McKinney. 

 

A great husband, father, brother and pawpaw, who was well loved, and...

Gerald Dowdle

Gerald Dowdle

Jan 8, 2017

Gerald Dowdle, age 63, of the Glenwood Community, wonderful husband, father and papa, passed away unexpectedly, following several years of declining health on Sunday, January 08, 2017 at his residence.  Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on February 15, 1953, he was the son of the late David and Carrie Owens Dowdle.

 

Following 35 years of service, Gerald retired...

Patricia (Patsy) Ann Curtis

Patricia (Patsy) Ann Curtis

Jan 7, 2017

 

Patricia “Patsy” Ann Dalton Curtis, age 70, of Marion, surrounded by her family, passed away on Saturday, January 07, 2017 at her residence.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born January 09, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Anna Mae Woods Dalton. 

 

A Godly mother, grandmother and sister, Patsy loved her family, people,...

Samuel Ray Frady, Sr.

Samuel Ray Frady, Sr.

Feb 3, 2017

 

 

Samuel Frady, Sr. age 82, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017 at the SECU Hospice of Rutherford County. He was born on September 17, 1934 to the late Ervin and Mary Taylor Frady.

Mr. Frady who was affectionally known as "Trading Sam" was the owner and operator of Samuel Frady Used cars, Parts and...

Sydney Dara Nanney

Sydney Dara Nanney

Feb 2, 2017

 

Sydney Dara Nanney, loving daughter, sister and granddaughter, passed away on Thursday, February 02, 2017 at the age of 22.  The daughter of Gerald and Gwen Nanney of Marion, she was born in Avery County, North Carolina on May 31, 1994. 

 

Sydney was a 2012 graduate of McDowell High; and in her spare time, she enjoyed watching movies. ...

Theda Lee Price

Theda Lee Price

Jan 30, 2017

Theda Harmon Price, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation with her loving family by her side. Born April 26, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Cleo McCaw Harmon.

 

Theda was a member of Sunny Grove Baptist Church for over fifty years...

Kay "Nonie" Stevenson

Kay "Nonie" Stevenson

Jan 30, 2017

In the early morning hours of Monday, January 30, 2017 while surrounded by her family, Kay “Nonie” Stevenson of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at her residence at the age of 72. Born in Pomona, California on December 18, 1944, she was the daughter of Mary Ellen Stevenson of Marion and the late Leonard Stevenson.

A loving daughter, mother, “nonie”...

John Torrence

John Torrence

Jan 28, 2017

 

Mr. John Torrence of the North Cove Community, while at his residence, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017.  

 

Arrangements will be announced once they have been finalized.  

James Ernest Williams

James Ernest Williams

Jan 25, 2017

 

James Ernest Williams, age 77, of Marion, North Carolina passed away January 25, 2017 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. He was born December 18, 1939 to the late George and Helen Noles Williams.

 

James was a member of Mt. Calvary Free Will Baptist Church and also a member of Gideon’s International where he served as...

John Calloway

John Calloway

Jan 23, 2017

 

 

John H. Calloway, age 66, of Bryson City, North Carolina and formerly of Avery County went to be with the Lord January 23, 2017. He was a beloved brother, friend and truly a blessing to all that knew him.

 

John was preceded in death by his parents Elmore and Bertha Calloway. Surviving are four sisters; Alice Presnell with...

Joseph Thomas Whitaker

Joseph Thomas Whitaker

Jan 18, 2017

 

Joseph Thomas Whitaker, age 80, of Old Fort, while surrounded by his family, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at his residence.  Born in Kings Mountain, North Carolina on May 18, 1936, he was the son of the late Rose Evelyn Jones. 

 

An avid hunter and fisherman, Joseph was raised in Black Mountain.  Following 32 years of...

Janelle Hunt

Janelle Hunt

Jan 18, 2017

Mrs. Janelle Hunt, age 66, of Elk Park, passed away, Wednesday January 18, 2017 at her residence. She was born June, 2, 1950 in Elizabethton, TN to the late Dallas Storie and Luella Phillips Storie.

Mrs. Hunt is survived by her mother, Luella Phillips Storie; her daughter Amanda Vance and husband Daniel; son Ryan Hunt and wife Jolene; brother Van...

Patsy Deyton

Patsy Deyton

Jan 17, 2017

 

Patsy Smith Deyton, age 63, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.  A native and lifelong residence of McDowell County, she was born December 18, 1953 and was the daughter of James Henry Smith of Marion and the late Maybelle Worley Smith. 

 

Patsy, who...

Gentry Mills

Gentry Mills

Jan 16, 2017

 

Gentry Clifton Mills, age 52, of Marion, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 at the SECU Hospice House in Forest City.  Born in Jackson County, North Carolina on January 21, 1964, he was the son of James and Christine Mills of Marion.  Gentry enjoyed watching NASCAR every chance he could get, and loved raising goats in his spare...

Ruth Mae Buckner

Ruth Mae Buckner

Jan 16, 2017

Ruth Burleson Buckner, age 78, of Asheville NC went home to be with the lord at her home on January 16, 2017 after a battle with illness and was surrounded by her loved ones. She was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County where she lived. She attended Trinity Baptist Church of Asheville, NC. She was the daughter of the late...

James "Tudy" Scott

James "Tudy" Scott

Jan 15, 2017

 

James “Tudy” Scott, loving brother, uncle and friend, of Nebo, passed away January 15, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital at the age of 66.  Born in Burke County, North Carolina on September 24, 1950, he was the son of the late James W. and Odie Withrow Scott.

 

Although Tudy did not have children, he loved his nieces and nephews as if they...

John William Robinson

John William Robinson

Jan 15, 2017

John William Robinson, 91, of Marion, passed away Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, at The McDowell Hospital. Born Jan. 10, 1926, to Wilburn and Doskie Robinson in Yancey County, he was a longtime lineman and foreman with Duke Energy who could, until the day he died, tell you where and when he helped raise power poles across McDowell County.

 

John was a...

L. D. Reel

L. D. Reel

Jan 13, 2017

 

L. D. Reel, age 90, loving father, grandfather and brother, of the Sugar Hill Community, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 13, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital following a brief illness.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born May 28, 1926, he was the son of the late Lester and Maude Mae Lawing Reel.

...

Charles Harold Trinks

Charles Harold Trinks

Jan 13, 2017

 

 

Charles Harold Trinks, age 92, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital.  The son of the late John and Mattie England Trinks, he was born in McDowell County on February 24, 1924.

 

An avid hunter and gardener, his greatest pleasure was sharing the produce he gathered out of his...

Gary Wesley Rymer

Gary Wesley Rymer

Jan 9, 2017

Gary Wesley Rymer, age 63, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 09, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital.  The son of the late C.G. and Nora Rymer, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on April 17, 1953.

 

Gary retired from the North Carolina Department of Corrections where he served as a Correctional Officer...

Curtis Dale McKinney

Curtis Dale McKinney

Jan 9, 2017

 

Curtis Dale McKinney, age 50, of Marion, passed away on Monday, January 09, 2017 at his residence with his family by his side.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born October 25, 1966, he was the son of the late Donald and Doris Styles McKinney. 

 

A great husband, father, brother and pawpaw, who was well loved, and...

Gerald Dowdle

Gerald Dowdle

Jan 8, 2017

Gerald Dowdle, age 63, of the Glenwood Community, wonderful husband, father and papa, passed away unexpectedly, following several years of declining health on Sunday, January 08, 2017 at his residence.  Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on February 15, 1953, he was the son of the late David and Carrie Owens Dowdle.

 

Following 35 years of service, Gerald retired...

Patricia (Patsy) Ann Curtis

Patricia (Patsy) Ann Curtis

Jan 7, 2017

 

Patricia “Patsy” Ann Dalton Curtis, age 70, of Marion, surrounded by her family, passed away on Saturday, January 07, 2017 at her residence.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born January 09, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Anna Mae Woods Dalton. 

 

A Godly mother, grandmother and sister, Patsy loved her family, people,...