Obituaries
Bajram Mehovic
Jan 5, 2017
Mr. Bajram Mehovic, age 88, of Marion NC, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital. Services will be held at Farenga Brothers Funeral Service in Bronx, NY. Beam Funeral Service is assisting with local arrangements.
Robert "Bob" Leonard Williams
Jan 3, 2017
Robert “Bob” Leonard Williams, age 75, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, January 03, 2017 at his residence. A loving father, grandfather and brother, Bob was born in Danbury, Connecticut on March 04, 1941. Known to many as “pops” and to be a jokester, he was loved by many.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife,...
Thelma "Pam" Andrews
Jan 2, 2017
Thelma “Pam” Mahan Andrews, age 64, of the North Cove Community, passed away on Monday, January 02, 2017 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of Appalachia, Virginia, born April 24, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Shepard Mahan.
She attended Faith Baptist Church, but most recently, attended Peppers Creek...
Rebecca Jane Webb
Dec 30, 2016
Rebecca Jane Frady Webb, age 51, of Dysartsville, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly at her residence on December 30, 2016. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, Rebecca was born May 11, 1965. She is the daughter of James Ervin Frady and Norma Gilliam Bruner.
Rebecca was known as a wonderful mother, tender hearted and always enjoyed...
Brandi Neneve Mahan
Dec 30, 2016
Brandi Neneve Mahan, age 30, loving mother, daughter, granddaughter and sister, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 30, 2016 at her residence in Marion. The daughter of Robert Mahan and Lisa JoAnn McKinney Mahan of Marion, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on June 01, 1986.
She is preceded in death by her fiancé, Johnny Michael Burleson;...
Jeffrey V. Connelly
Dec 29, 2016
Jeffrey V. Connelly, loving son, husband, father, grandfather and brother, succumbed from injuries he received as a result of a motor vehicle accident on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at the age of 52. The son of Richard Allen Connelly and Mary Jane Connelly, he was born on January 24, 1964 in Catawba County, North Carolina.
A former member of...
James "Jim" McGarr
Dec 28, 2016
***Due to inclement weather, the date and time of service has been changed***
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, December 28, 2016, James “Jim” McGarr, age 83, of Nebo, North Carolina, loving husband, father and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord while at Four Seasons Compassion for Life’s Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, North Carolina. ...
Luther Max Logan, Jr.
Dec 26, 2016
Luther Logan, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 26, 2016, at his home in Old Fort following declining health. Everyone knew him as "Mr. Luther" who was well known and respected in his community. Luther had a deep devotion for his country. He served in the United States Army in World War II.
He retired from the Federal...
Patricia "Patty" Lawing
Dec 26, 2016
Patricia “Patty” Burgett Lawing, age 72, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 26, 2016 at the McDowell Hospital. The daughter of the late Perry and Lena Burgett, she was born in Bristol, Virginia on November 21, 1944.
Patty will be remembered, not only for the love of her children and grandchildren,...
Steve Molchan
Dec 25, 2016
Steve Molchan, age 82, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo. A native of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, born March 09, 1934, he was the son of the late John and Mary Zvolensky Molchan.
A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, Steve was a veteran of the United...
SFC (RET) John Edward Hogan
Dec 25, 2016
John Edward Hogan, age 74, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at his residence with his family by his side. The son of the late Andy and Edna Sara Lail Hogan, he was born in Springfield, Ohio on November 23, 1942.
A wonderful husband, father and grandfather, John, following 20 years of service, retired...
Coy Mace
Dec 24, 2016
Coy Mace, age 80, peacefully passed away into the arms of his Savior on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at his residence with his loving family by his side. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, Coy was born August 15, 1936 to the late Roy and Gertrude Price Mace. Coy was preceded in death by his two sons,...
Billie L. Connor
Dec 18, 2016
Billie L. Connor, age 86, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at his residence. The son of the late John and Lathie White Connor, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on April 19, 1930.
A highly decorated veteran of the United States Army and Air Force, receiving the Purple Heart, Silver Star and...
Josephine Wilson
Dec 18, 2016
Josephine “Jo” Throneburg Wilson, 83, of Kannapolis and formerly of Marion, NC, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. Born in McDowell County, NC, on September 05, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Marion and Pearl Ollis Throneburg.
A member of West Point Baptist Church in Kannapolis, she...
William "Billy" Church, Jr.
Dec 16, 2016
William “Billy” Church, Jr., age 54, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 16, 2016 in Ridgecrest, California. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born January 28, 1962, he was the son of William “Eddie” and Irene Hall Church of Ellenboro.
A talented musician who could play numerous instruments, Billy was a graduate of...
Joyce Parker
Dec 15, 2016
Joyce Wilkerson Parker, age 91, loving mother and grandmother, of the Montford Cove community, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at her residence with her family by her side. Born in Rutherford County, North Carolina on September 18, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Archie and Molly Frady Wilkerson.
Joyce...
Jerry Norman Padgett
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...
Clara Smith
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...
Wanda Sanders
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...
Bajram Mehovic
Jan 5, 2017
Mr. Bajram Mehovic, age 88, of Marion NC, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital. Services will be held at Farenga Brothers Funeral Service in Bronx, NY. Beam Funeral Service is assisting with local arrangements.
Robert "Bob" Leonard Williams
Jan 3, 2017
Robert “Bob” Leonard Williams, age 75, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, January 03, 2017 at his residence. A loving father, grandfather and brother, Bob was born in Danbury, Connecticut on March 04, 1941. Known to many as “pops” and to be a jokester, he was loved by many.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife,...
Thelma "Pam" Andrews
Jan 2, 2017
Thelma “Pam” Mahan Andrews, age 64, of the North Cove Community, passed away on Monday, January 02, 2017 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of Appalachia, Virginia, born April 24, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Shepard Mahan.
She attended Faith Baptist Church, but most recently, attended Peppers Creek...
Rebecca Jane Webb
Dec 30, 2016
Rebecca Jane Frady Webb, age 51, of Dysartsville, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly at her residence on December 30, 2016. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, Rebecca was born May 11, 1965. She is the daughter of James Ervin Frady and Norma Gilliam Bruner.
Rebecca was known as a wonderful mother, tender hearted and always enjoyed...
Brandi Neneve Mahan
Dec 30, 2016
Brandi Neneve Mahan, age 30, loving mother, daughter, granddaughter and sister, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 30, 2016 at her residence in Marion. The daughter of Robert Mahan and Lisa JoAnn McKinney Mahan of Marion, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on June 01, 1986.
She is preceded in death by her fiancé, Johnny Michael Burleson;...
Jeffrey V. Connelly
Dec 29, 2016
Jeffrey V. Connelly, loving son, husband, father, grandfather and brother, succumbed from injuries he received as a result of a motor vehicle accident on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at the age of 52. The son of Richard Allen Connelly and Mary Jane Connelly, he was born on January 24, 1964 in Catawba County, North Carolina.
A former member of...
James "Jim" McGarr
Dec 28, 2016
***Due to inclement weather, the date and time of service has been changed***
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, December 28, 2016, James “Jim” McGarr, age 83, of Nebo, North Carolina, loving husband, father and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord while at Four Seasons Compassion for Life’s Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, North Carolina. ...
Luther Max Logan, Jr.
Dec 26, 2016
Luther Logan, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 26, 2016, at his home in Old Fort following declining health. Everyone knew him as "Mr. Luther" who was well known and respected in his community. Luther had a deep devotion for his country. He served in the United States Army in World War II.
He retired from the Federal...
Patricia "Patty" Lawing
Dec 26, 2016
Patricia “Patty” Burgett Lawing, age 72, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 26, 2016 at the McDowell Hospital. The daughter of the late Perry and Lena Burgett, she was born in Bristol, Virginia on November 21, 1944.
Patty will be remembered, not only for the love of her children and grandchildren,...
Steve Molchan
Dec 25, 2016
Steve Molchan, age 82, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo. A native of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, born March 09, 1934, he was the son of the late John and Mary Zvolensky Molchan.
A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, Steve was a veteran of the United...
SFC (RET) John Edward Hogan
Dec 25, 2016
John Edward Hogan, age 74, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at his residence with his family by his side. The son of the late Andy and Edna Sara Lail Hogan, he was born in Springfield, Ohio on November 23, 1942.
A wonderful husband, father and grandfather, John, following 20 years of service, retired...
Coy Mace
Dec 24, 2016
Coy Mace, age 80, peacefully passed away into the arms of his Savior on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at his residence with his loving family by his side. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, Coy was born August 15, 1936 to the late Roy and Gertrude Price Mace. Coy was preceded in death by his two sons,...
Billie L. Connor
Dec 18, 2016
Billie L. Connor, age 86, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at his residence. The son of the late John and Lathie White Connor, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on April 19, 1930.
A highly decorated veteran of the United States Army and Air Force, receiving the Purple Heart, Silver Star and...
Josephine Wilson
Dec 18, 2016
Josephine “Jo” Throneburg Wilson, 83, of Kannapolis and formerly of Marion, NC, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. Born in McDowell County, NC, on September 05, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Marion and Pearl Ollis Throneburg.
A member of West Point Baptist Church in Kannapolis, she...
William "Billy" Church, Jr.
Dec 16, 2016
William “Billy” Church, Jr., age 54, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 16, 2016 in Ridgecrest, California. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born January 28, 1962, he was the son of William “Eddie” and Irene Hall Church of Ellenboro.
A talented musician who could play numerous instruments, Billy was a graduate of...
Joyce Parker
Dec 15, 2016
Joyce Wilkerson Parker, age 91, loving mother and grandmother, of the Montford Cove community, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at her residence with her family by her side. Born in Rutherford County, North Carolina on September 18, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Archie and Molly Frady Wilkerson.
Joyce...
Jerry Norman Padgett
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...
Clara Smith
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...
Wanda Sanders
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...
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