Obituaries
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
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.
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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
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
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
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
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,...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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...
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