Obituaries
Kevin Douglas Wilson
Apr 17, 2025
Kevin Douglas Wilson January 11, 1963 – April 17th, 2025
Kevin Douglas Wilson, 61, of Yancey County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. Born on January 11, 1963, to Faye Lillie Murphy Wilson and the late Alvin James Wilson, Kevin was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed.
Kevin was...
Mary Helen Dennis Boggs
Apr 16, 2025
Mary Helen Dennis Boggs, 86, of Spruce Pine, NC, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital.
Mary was born in Calhoun County, Alabama to the late
Jasper Wilson Dennis and Gerthie Ophelia Dennis Daniel.
Preceded in death by sisters
Judy Daniel Bell, Glenda Dennis Turley, and Ruby Nell Dennis.
Mary is remembered as a hard worker with a strong work...
Ethel Louise Smith Bolick
Apr 16, 2025
Ethel Louise Smith Bolick, 95, of Marion, went Home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the Solace Center in Asheville.
Ethel was born in Yancey County, NC, on October 27, 1929, to the late Angela Black Smith and Lonnie Smith. She was married to her husband of 61 years, Gold Horace Bolick, who passed away in...
Barbara Ann Gravelle
Apr 14, 2025
Barbara Ann Hicks Gravelle, 86, of Asheville, NC, beloved Aunt, Sister, friend, advocate, artist, poet and mentor, passed away April 14, 2025 peacefully after a fierce battle with cancer. Her tenacious spirit, strong mind and body allowed to her outlive what most thought impossible. Born in Nebo, NC July 30, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Alma Loudermilk...
Brenda Kay Woodby Johnson
Apr 14, 2025
Brenda Kay Woodby Johnson, 73, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 14, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Yancey County on March 25, 1952 to the late Bill Woodby and Honnie Bryant Woodby.
Brenda was a longtime, faithful member of Hefner Memorial Baptist Church. She served as a Sunday School Teacher...
Douglas Paul Olson
Apr 14, 2025
Mr. Douglas P. Olson, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at the Kindred Hospital in Greensboro NC.
Arrangements will be announced once finalized.
Cecil Ray Surrett
Apr 14, 2025
Cecil Ray Surrett, 63, of Marion, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at his residence.
Cecil was born in Haywood County, NC, to the late Mary Lane Williams and Cecil Surrett. He was married to his wife of nearly 37 years, Mona Diane Riddle Surrett. Cecil was a mechanic who enjoyed fishing. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with is...
Roy Everett Clark
Apr 13, 2025
Roy Everett Clark, 72, of Marion, NC, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Roy was born in Bath, Maine, on June 10, 1952, to the late Roy Adair Clark and Phyllis Jeanette Stevens Clark. He was married to his wife of nearly 53 years, Debra Marie Perkins Clark. Roy was a faithful member of the Church of...
Tina D. Shelton
Apr 11, 2025
Tina D. Shelton, of Marion, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025, at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville after a lengthy illness. At that instant, she was welcomed into Heaven into the arms of Jesus to be with her friends and family for eternity. She was preceded in death by her father, James E. Shelton, paternal grandparents, Till and Elizabeth Shelton,...
Doris Mae Horne
Apr 11, 2025
Doris Beasley Horne, 82, of Mount Holly, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 10, 1942, in Dunn North Carolina to the late Charles and Eva Beasley, Doris lived a life full of love, kindness, and devotion to those around her. She attended Lowell Church of God and retired from...
Mike Williams
Apr 9, 2025
Mr. John Micheal “Mike” Williams age 82, of Marion, NC, passed away on Wednesday April 9, 2025 at his residence. He was the son of the late Thomas “Roy” Williams and Sarah Mae Proctor Williams. Mike was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Barlowe Williams and his son, Craig Williams.
Mike was the owner and operator of B&W Enterprises, a...
Charity Jule McCauley
Apr 8, 2025
On April 8th, 2025, Charity Jule “CJ” McCauley passed away suddenly in her home in Asheville, North Carolina. She was the baby of the family, born July 27th, 1992, in Morganton, North Carolina, to her parents Larry and the late Shaneah McCauley.
Charity was a beautiful woman with long, fiery red hair, cream-colored skin, emerald eyes, and a lithe, graceful stature....
Larry Joe Barnhart
Apr 8, 2025
Larry Joe Barnhart, 83, of Marion, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday morning, April 8, 2025 at Autumn Care of Drexel.
He was born on March 11, 1942 to the late Horace Barnhart and Mary Hunnicutt Barnhart.
Larry was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, having served honorably from 1960 to 1964. He earned the rank of Airman First...
Christian Nathaniel Lee Roland
Apr 6, 2025
Christian Nathaniel Lee Roland, 19, of Marion, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025 in Lenoir.
He was born in Marion on June 7, 2005 to Sarah Lee Roland.
Christian was known for his remarkable sense of humor, often brightening the lives of those around him with his funny words and infectious laughter. His positive spirit was a gift, always managing to cast...
Timmie R. Hensley
Apr 6, 2025
Timmie R. Hensley, 78, of Marion graduated to Heaven on Sunday morning, April 6, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
He was born in Asheville on December 2, 1946 to the late Talmadge McCall Hensley and Hazel Kathleen Radford Hensley.
For over 25 years, Tim worked tirelessly in the home building industry, and he was a longtime land developer. He possessed...
Dexter Cook
Apr 5, 2025
Dexter Cook, 60, of Marion, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born in Avery County on April 20, 1964 to the late Roy Cook and Bertie Hughes Cook. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Crystal Aldredge Cook, and a sister, Beatrice Anderson.
He dedicated much of his life to his career as...
Tracy Lynn Franklin
Apr 5, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and boundless love that we announce the passing of Tracy L. Franklin, 50, of Williamsburg, Virginia. She passed peacefully in her sleep. Tracy was a loving mother, devoted daughter, cherished sister, and loyal friend. Her radiant spirit, infectious laughter, and unwavering kindness touched the hearts of all who knew her. She carried herself with strength,...
Brother Jun Rodrigo, Jr.
Apr 5, 2025
Brother Jun Rodrigo, Jr., 62, of Casar, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at his residence.
A native of the Philippines, Jun was born March 4, 1963 to Luzvminda Victorino Rodrigo and the late Demetrio Mogue Rodrigo.
Bro. Jun began his ministry in the Philippines in 1985, and later came to the United States in...
Barbara Jean Stott Harris
Apr 4, 2025
Barbara Jean Stott Harris, 92, of the Montford Cove Community, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025 at Oak Grove Healthcare Center.
She was born in Rutherford County on July 20, 1932 to the late Miles Stott and Inez Minish Stott.
Mrs. Harris was a longtime, faithful member of Montford Cove Baptist Church where she formerly served as a Sunday School teacher. She...
Marsha Ann Ledford Bartlett
Apr 4, 2025
We mourn the loss of a beautiful light, Marsha Ann Bartlett, who was wrapped in eternal peace onApril 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family members.
Born on May 18, 1949 the daughter of Lee and Mary Lee Grindstaff Ledford, Marsha was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Rita Ledford (Jim) Phillips, and her brother Richard (Barbara) Ledford. Those...
Kevin Douglas Wilson
Apr 17, 2025
Kevin Douglas Wilson January 11, 1963 – April 17th, 2025
Kevin Douglas Wilson, 61, of Yancey County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. Born on January 11, 1963, to Faye Lillie Murphy Wilson and the late Alvin James Wilson, Kevin was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed.
Kevin was...
Mary Helen Dennis Boggs
Apr 16, 2025
Mary Helen Dennis Boggs, 86, of Spruce Pine, NC, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital.
Mary was born in Calhoun County, Alabama to the late
Jasper Wilson Dennis and Gerthie Ophelia Dennis Daniel.
Preceded in death by sisters
Judy Daniel Bell, Glenda Dennis Turley, and Ruby Nell Dennis.
Mary is remembered as a hard worker with a strong work...
Ethel Louise Smith Bolick
Apr 16, 2025
Ethel Louise Smith Bolick, 95, of Marion, went Home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the Solace Center in Asheville.
Ethel was born in Yancey County, NC, on October 27, 1929, to the late Angela Black Smith and Lonnie Smith. She was married to her husband of 61 years, Gold Horace Bolick, who passed away in...
Barbara Ann Gravelle
Apr 14, 2025
Barbara Ann Hicks Gravelle, 86, of Asheville, NC, beloved Aunt, Sister, friend, advocate, artist, poet and mentor, passed away April 14, 2025 peacefully after a fierce battle with cancer. Her tenacious spirit, strong mind and body allowed to her outlive what most thought impossible. Born in Nebo, NC July 30, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Alma Loudermilk...
Brenda Kay Woodby Johnson
Apr 14, 2025
Brenda Kay Woodby Johnson, 73, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 14, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Yancey County on March 25, 1952 to the late Bill Woodby and Honnie Bryant Woodby.
Brenda was a longtime, faithful member of Hefner Memorial Baptist Church. She served as a Sunday School Teacher...
Douglas Paul Olson
Apr 14, 2025
Mr. Douglas P. Olson, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at the Kindred Hospital in Greensboro NC.
Arrangements will be announced once finalized.
Cecil Ray Surrett
Apr 14, 2025
Cecil Ray Surrett, 63, of Marion, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at his residence.
Cecil was born in Haywood County, NC, to the late Mary Lane Williams and Cecil Surrett. He was married to his wife of nearly 37 years, Mona Diane Riddle Surrett. Cecil was a mechanic who enjoyed fishing. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with is...
Roy Everett Clark
Apr 13, 2025
Roy Everett Clark, 72, of Marion, NC, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Roy was born in Bath, Maine, on June 10, 1952, to the late Roy Adair Clark and Phyllis Jeanette Stevens Clark. He was married to his wife of nearly 53 years, Debra Marie Perkins Clark. Roy was a faithful member of the Church of...
Tina D. Shelton
Apr 11, 2025
Tina D. Shelton, of Marion, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025, at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville after a lengthy illness. At that instant, she was welcomed into Heaven into the arms of Jesus to be with her friends and family for eternity. She was preceded in death by her father, James E. Shelton, paternal grandparents, Till and Elizabeth Shelton,...
Doris Mae Horne
Apr 11, 2025
Doris Beasley Horne, 82, of Mount Holly, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 10, 1942, in Dunn North Carolina to the late Charles and Eva Beasley, Doris lived a life full of love, kindness, and devotion to those around her. She attended Lowell Church of God and retired from...
Mike Williams
Apr 9, 2025
Mr. John Micheal “Mike” Williams age 82, of Marion, NC, passed away on Wednesday April 9, 2025 at his residence. He was the son of the late Thomas “Roy” Williams and Sarah Mae Proctor Williams. Mike was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Barlowe Williams and his son, Craig Williams.
Mike was the owner and operator of B&W Enterprises, a...
Charity Jule McCauley
Apr 8, 2025
On April 8th, 2025, Charity Jule “CJ” McCauley passed away suddenly in her home in Asheville, North Carolina. She was the baby of the family, born July 27th, 1992, in Morganton, North Carolina, to her parents Larry and the late Shaneah McCauley.
Charity was a beautiful woman with long, fiery red hair, cream-colored skin, emerald eyes, and a lithe, graceful stature....
Larry Joe Barnhart
Apr 8, 2025
Larry Joe Barnhart, 83, of Marion, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday morning, April 8, 2025 at Autumn Care of Drexel.
He was born on March 11, 1942 to the late Horace Barnhart and Mary Hunnicutt Barnhart.
Larry was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, having served honorably from 1960 to 1964. He earned the rank of Airman First...
Christian Nathaniel Lee Roland
Apr 6, 2025
Christian Nathaniel Lee Roland, 19, of Marion, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025 in Lenoir.
He was born in Marion on June 7, 2005 to Sarah Lee Roland.
Christian was known for his remarkable sense of humor, often brightening the lives of those around him with his funny words and infectious laughter. His positive spirit was a gift, always managing to cast...
Timmie R. Hensley
Apr 6, 2025
Timmie R. Hensley, 78, of Marion graduated to Heaven on Sunday morning, April 6, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
He was born in Asheville on December 2, 1946 to the late Talmadge McCall Hensley and Hazel Kathleen Radford Hensley.
For over 25 years, Tim worked tirelessly in the home building industry, and he was a longtime land developer. He possessed...
Dexter Cook
Apr 5, 2025
Dexter Cook, 60, of Marion, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born in Avery County on April 20, 1964 to the late Roy Cook and Bertie Hughes Cook. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Crystal Aldredge Cook, and a sister, Beatrice Anderson.
He dedicated much of his life to his career as...
Tracy Lynn Franklin
Apr 5, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and boundless love that we announce the passing of Tracy L. Franklin, 50, of Williamsburg, Virginia. She passed peacefully in her sleep. Tracy was a loving mother, devoted daughter, cherished sister, and loyal friend. Her radiant spirit, infectious laughter, and unwavering kindness touched the hearts of all who knew her. She carried herself with strength,...
Brother Jun Rodrigo, Jr.
Apr 5, 2025
Brother Jun Rodrigo, Jr., 62, of Casar, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at his residence.
A native of the Philippines, Jun was born March 4, 1963 to Luzvminda Victorino Rodrigo and the late Demetrio Mogue Rodrigo.
Bro. Jun began his ministry in the Philippines in 1985, and later came to the United States in...
Barbara Jean Stott Harris
Apr 4, 2025
Barbara Jean Stott Harris, 92, of the Montford Cove Community, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025 at Oak Grove Healthcare Center.
She was born in Rutherford County on July 20, 1932 to the late Miles Stott and Inez Minish Stott.
Mrs. Harris was a longtime, faithful member of Montford Cove Baptist Church where she formerly served as a Sunday School teacher. She...
Marsha Ann Ledford Bartlett
Apr 4, 2025
We mourn the loss of a beautiful light, Marsha Ann Bartlett, who was wrapped in eternal peace onApril 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family members.
Born on May 18, 1949 the daughter of Lee and Mary Lee Grindstaff Ledford, Marsha was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Rita Ledford (Jim) Phillips, and her brother Richard (Barbara) Ledford. Those...
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