Obituaries

Glenna Rosetta Ferguson
Mar 8, 2017
Glenna McCurry Ferguson, age 67, of Marion, North Carolina passed away at The McDowell Hospital, Wednesday, March 8, 2017 with her loving family by her side. She was born in McDowell County on January 21, 1950 to the late Robert and Eva Silver McCurry.
Glenna enjoyed being outdoors and loved all animals.
She is preceded in death...
John "Jack" Walter Walrath
Mar 1, 2017
John “Jack” Walter Walrath, died peacefully on March 1, 2017 in the company of his friend and pastor Kathy Campbell. He was born August 4, 1937, to John and Virginia Walrath in Rochester, New York.
He graduated from Brighton High School and remained lifelong friends with Paul Krenzer and Lyman Hurlburt. After serving three years as a...
Hoyt James Elliott, Sr.
Mar 1, 2017
Hoyt James Elliott, Sr., age 84, of the Buck Creek Community, passed away on Wednesday March 01, 2017 at his residence with his loving family at his side. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born November 05, 1932, he was the son of the late Ernest and Cora Gouge Elliott.
A proud veteran of the United...

Katherine Ponder
Mar 1, 2017
Katherine Wilkerson Ponder, age 84, of Southport, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Ocean Trails Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Mrs. Ponder is preceded in death by her husband who passed away February 19, 2017.
Arrangements are pending at this time and will be announced when they are finalized.
Kathy Lynn Bradburn
Feb 27, 2017
Kathy Lynn Bradburn, age 61, of Marion, North Carolina passed away at St. Joseph’s Campus in Asheville on Monday, February 27, 2017. She was born on March 14, 1955 to the late Alvin and Elizabeth Cole Bradburn.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her brother Steve Bradburn and her sister Linda Buchanan.
...
William "Bill" Alexander Griffith
Feb 27, 2017
In 1954, William “Bill” Griffith came to Marion, North Carolina, and one year later, he took over ownership of a downtown jewelry business, which became Bill Griffith Jewelry Store. Since 1955, it has been a mainstay in downtown Marion.
Mr. Griffith’s late wife, Charlotte, worked with him for 45 years, making sales, doing bookkeeping and handling...
Reverend Kenneth Ray Hall
Feb 27, 2017
Rev. Kenneth Ray Hall, age 87, of Marion, North Carolina passed away peacefully Monday, February 27, 2017 with his loving family by his side. He was born in McDowell County on April 19, 1929 to the late Reverend Jess and Fannie Thomas Hall.
Rev. Hall was preceded in death by his first wife Alva Maney Hall, step-son Jason...

George Gilford Anderson, Jr.
Feb 26, 2017
George Anderson, Jr., age 74, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at his residence.
A funeral service for Mr. Anderson will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Banner Elk Presbyterian Church with Pastor Feild Russell officiating. A reception will follow in the King Fellowship Hall.
Warren Gilmer Clark, Sr.
Feb 26, 2017
Warren Gilmer Clark, Sr, age 93, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Memorial Campus of Asheville, North Carolina after a short illness. He was born February 18, 1924 in Scott County, Virginia, to the late Worley and Grace Bledsoe Clark.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by the love of his...
Buddy Sheehan
Feb 25, 2017
Buddy Sheehan, age 81, of Marion, while surrounded by his family, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on January 25, 1936, he was the son of the late Clarence and Nora Sheehan.
Buddy, being unable to...
Billy Poteat
Feb 23, 2017
Billy Poteat, age 57, of Oak Island, North Carolina and formerly of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at his home. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born September 08, 1959, he was the son of Shelby Greene of Marion and the late Johnny Poteat.
A loving son, husband, father, grandfather and brother;...
Linda Lou Smith
Feb 19, 2017
Linda Ward Smith, age 74, of Gloucester, Virginia passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017.
Mrs. Smith is preceded in death by two daughters, Rhonda and Debbie Smith.
She is survived by her three sons, Clinton Smith (Sherry), Billy Smith (DiAnn), and Michael Smith (Angela). Linda is also survived by one sister, Patricia Williams; twelve grandchildren, and seven...

James Ponder
Feb 19, 2017
James Ponder, age 86, of Southport formerly of Marion, North Carolina, passed away, Sunday February 19, 2017 at the Ocean Trail Health and Rehab Center.
In keeping with James wishes there will be no public services.
Rex Dwane Reel
Feb 18, 2017
Rex Dwane Reel, age 53, of Marion, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Reel was born April 23, 1963 in McDowell County to Roland Reel and the late Grace Reel.
Rex was a faithful member...
Donald Dean Randolph
Feb 18, 2017
Donald Dean Randolph of Marion, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital at the age of 61. The son of the late Kirby and Evelyn Duncan Randolph, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on June 06, 1955.
Donald, who was a self-employed construction worker, was known for the...
William Scott Stockton
Feb 17, 2017
William Scott Stockton, age 46, of Marion, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 17, 2017 with a smile on his face. He was born in McDowell County on April 19, 1970 to William Howard and Anna Smith Stockton.
Scotty was known to be an outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. But...

Nancy Sansosti
Feb 15, 2017
Mrs. Nancy Sansosti, age 63, passed away, on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation in Spruce Pine, North Carolina.
In keeping with Nancy's wishes no public service will be held.
Meagan Leigh McClung
Feb 14, 2017
Meagan Leigh McClung, age 24, of Asheville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. A native of Chesapeake, Virginia, born October 15, 1992, she was the daughter of John McClung and Bonita Irwin.
A loving mother, daughter and sister, Meagan was a talented artist who enjoyed all types of artwork.
She is survived by her parents,...
Whitney L. Allison
Feb 11, 2017
Miss Whitney L. Allison, age 29, of Old Fort, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital following a brief illness. A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on October 14, 1987, she was the daughter of Elton Allison and Sandie Elliott Allison of Old Fort.
A loving daughter, mother, granddaughter,...
Sharon "Goob" Seagle
Feb 10, 2017
Sharon “Goob” Causby Seagle, age 52, of Nebo, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017 while spending time with her loved ones at one of her favorite vacation spots, Holden Beach, North Carolina. The daughter of Betty Causby Curtis of Nebo and the late Allen R. Causby, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on January 10,...

Glenna Rosetta Ferguson
Mar 8, 2017
Glenna McCurry Ferguson, age 67, of Marion, North Carolina passed away at The McDowell Hospital, Wednesday, March 8, 2017 with her loving family by her side. She was born in McDowell County on January 21, 1950 to the late Robert and Eva Silver McCurry.
Glenna enjoyed being outdoors and loved all animals.
She is preceded in death...
John "Jack" Walter Walrath
Mar 1, 2017
John “Jack” Walter Walrath, died peacefully on March 1, 2017 in the company of his friend and pastor Kathy Campbell. He was born August 4, 1937, to John and Virginia Walrath in Rochester, New York.
He graduated from Brighton High School and remained lifelong friends with Paul Krenzer and Lyman Hurlburt. After serving three years as a...
Hoyt James Elliott, Sr.
Mar 1, 2017
Hoyt James Elliott, Sr., age 84, of the Buck Creek Community, passed away on Wednesday March 01, 2017 at his residence with his loving family at his side. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born November 05, 1932, he was the son of the late Ernest and Cora Gouge Elliott.
A proud veteran of the United...

Katherine Ponder
Mar 1, 2017
Katherine Wilkerson Ponder, age 84, of Southport, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Ocean Trails Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Mrs. Ponder is preceded in death by her husband who passed away February 19, 2017.
Arrangements are pending at this time and will be announced when they are finalized.
Kathy Lynn Bradburn
Feb 27, 2017
Kathy Lynn Bradburn, age 61, of Marion, North Carolina passed away at St. Joseph’s Campus in Asheville on Monday, February 27, 2017. She was born on March 14, 1955 to the late Alvin and Elizabeth Cole Bradburn.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her brother Steve Bradburn and her sister Linda Buchanan.
...
William "Bill" Alexander Griffith
Feb 27, 2017
In 1954, William “Bill” Griffith came to Marion, North Carolina, and one year later, he took over ownership of a downtown jewelry business, which became Bill Griffith Jewelry Store. Since 1955, it has been a mainstay in downtown Marion.
Mr. Griffith’s late wife, Charlotte, worked with him for 45 years, making sales, doing bookkeeping and handling...
Reverend Kenneth Ray Hall
Feb 27, 2017
Rev. Kenneth Ray Hall, age 87, of Marion, North Carolina passed away peacefully Monday, February 27, 2017 with his loving family by his side. He was born in McDowell County on April 19, 1929 to the late Reverend Jess and Fannie Thomas Hall.
Rev. Hall was preceded in death by his first wife Alva Maney Hall, step-son Jason...

George Gilford Anderson, Jr.
Feb 26, 2017
George Anderson, Jr., age 74, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at his residence.
A funeral service for Mr. Anderson will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Banner Elk Presbyterian Church with Pastor Feild Russell officiating. A reception will follow in the King Fellowship Hall.
Warren Gilmer Clark, Sr.
Feb 26, 2017
Warren Gilmer Clark, Sr, age 93, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Memorial Campus of Asheville, North Carolina after a short illness. He was born February 18, 1924 in Scott County, Virginia, to the late Worley and Grace Bledsoe Clark.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by the love of his...
Buddy Sheehan
Feb 25, 2017
Buddy Sheehan, age 81, of Marion, while surrounded by his family, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on January 25, 1936, he was the son of the late Clarence and Nora Sheehan.
Buddy, being unable to...
Billy Poteat
Feb 23, 2017
Billy Poteat, age 57, of Oak Island, North Carolina and formerly of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at his home. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born September 08, 1959, he was the son of Shelby Greene of Marion and the late Johnny Poteat.
A loving son, husband, father, grandfather and brother;...
Linda Lou Smith
Feb 19, 2017
Linda Ward Smith, age 74, of Gloucester, Virginia passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017.
Mrs. Smith is preceded in death by two daughters, Rhonda and Debbie Smith.
She is survived by her three sons, Clinton Smith (Sherry), Billy Smith (DiAnn), and Michael Smith (Angela). Linda is also survived by one sister, Patricia Williams; twelve grandchildren, and seven...

James Ponder
Feb 19, 2017
James Ponder, age 86, of Southport formerly of Marion, North Carolina, passed away, Sunday February 19, 2017 at the Ocean Trail Health and Rehab Center.
In keeping with James wishes there will be no public services.
Rex Dwane Reel
Feb 18, 2017
Rex Dwane Reel, age 53, of Marion, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Reel was born April 23, 1963 in McDowell County to Roland Reel and the late Grace Reel.
Rex was a faithful member...
Donald Dean Randolph
Feb 18, 2017
Donald Dean Randolph of Marion, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital at the age of 61. The son of the late Kirby and Evelyn Duncan Randolph, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on June 06, 1955.
Donald, who was a self-employed construction worker, was known for the...
William Scott Stockton
Feb 17, 2017
William Scott Stockton, age 46, of Marion, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 17, 2017 with a smile on his face. He was born in McDowell County on April 19, 1970 to William Howard and Anna Smith Stockton.
Scotty was known to be an outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. But...

Nancy Sansosti
Feb 15, 2017
Mrs. Nancy Sansosti, age 63, passed away, on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation in Spruce Pine, North Carolina.
In keeping with Nancy's wishes no public service will be held.
Meagan Leigh McClung
Feb 14, 2017
Meagan Leigh McClung, age 24, of Asheville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. A native of Chesapeake, Virginia, born October 15, 1992, she was the daughter of John McClung and Bonita Irwin.
A loving mother, daughter and sister, Meagan was a talented artist who enjoyed all types of artwork.
She is survived by her parents,...
Whitney L. Allison
Feb 11, 2017
Miss Whitney L. Allison, age 29, of Old Fort, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital following a brief illness. A native and lifelong resident of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on October 14, 1987, she was the daughter of Elton Allison and Sandie Elliott Allison of Old Fort.
A loving daughter, mother, granddaughter,...
Sharon "Goob" Seagle
Feb 10, 2017
Sharon “Goob” Causby Seagle, age 52, of Nebo, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017 while spending time with her loved ones at one of her favorite vacation spots, Holden Beach, North Carolina. The daughter of Betty Causby Curtis of Nebo and the late Allen R. Causby, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on January 10,...
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