Obituaries
Roy Alfred Burgin
Jan 3, 2024
Roy Alfred Burgin, 69, of Old Fort, passed away at Mission Hospital in Asheville on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
Roy was born in McDowell County on May 25, 1954 to the late Roy Burgin and the late Sarah Nelson Burgin. He is also preceded in death by a daughter, Angel English.
Roy was a self-employed rock mason...
Shirley Laverne Salo Gilliam
Jan 3, 2024
On the morning of Wednesday, January 3, 2024, Shirley Laverne Salo Gilliam, 88, of Old Fort, went to be with the Lord at Mountain Ridge Health and Wellness.
Shirley was born in Houghton County MI. on March 09, 1935 to the late Swande Salo and Katherine Olson Kenny. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Chester...
Vicki Leigh Harris
Jan 3, 2024
Vicki Leigh Lanning Harris, 65, of Old Fort, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation in Ridge Crest.
Vicki was born in McDowell County, NC on October 24, 1958 to Robert Lanning and the late Mabel Tilson Banks. She was married to the late Ned Harris, who passed away in...
Micah Daniel Church
Jan 3, 2024
Micah Daniel Church, age 35, of Richlands, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at his residence.
Micah was born in Raleigh, NC on December 2, 1988, to Michael Dwayne Church and Kimberly Curtis Church. He was married to Monique Marie Powell Church. Micah served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps with a tour in Iraq. He...
Joseph Michael Boyce
Jan 2, 2024
Joseph (Joe) Michael Boyce, 52, of Marion, North Carolina passed away January 2, 2024.
Joe was born June 9, 1971, in Tacoma, Washington to John Talmadge Boyce and Jessie Ruth Boyce.
He graduated from McDowell High School in 1989 and later moved to Asheville. He enjoyed football.
Joe is preceded in death by his parents, John and Jessie Boyce.
Joe was the youngest...
Carolyn Wingate
Jan 1, 2024
Carolyn Wingate, 67, of Nebo, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, at Cedarbrook Residential Center.
Arrangements will be announced by Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home in Darlington, South Carolina.
Virginia Lee McNeill Padgett
Dec 31, 2023
*Due to unforeseen circumstances, services for Mrs. Padgett will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery*
Virginia passed away at Cornerstone Gardens in Temple, TX the morning of December 31, 2023. She lived in Temple near her daughter since July 2016, after a serious fall left her unable to live alone...
Frances Louise Lawing Franklin
Dec 31, 2023
Frances Louise Lawing Franklin, 98, of Marion, passed away Sunday morning, December 31, 2023 at Mountain Ridge Health and Rehab.
A native of McDowell County, she was born July 17, 1925 to the late Horace Fred Lawing and Carrie Ellen Morgan Lawing.
She was a faithful member of Sugar Hill Baptist Church and a loving mother, grandmother,...
Nora Marie Bolden Davis
Dec 31, 2023
Nora Marie Bolden Davis, 87, of Marion, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
She was born in the Grassy Creek Community of Mitchell County on November 9, 1936 to the late Robert Lee Bolden and Rosetta McKinney Bolden. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Rogers; and a grandson, Jeff Price.
...
Stephen Michael Long
Dec 28, 2023
Stephen “Steve” Michael Long, 73, of Marion, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.
Steve was born in Marion, NC on January 31, 1950, to the late Bonnie Long Jolly. He was a lifelong resident of Marion and was a gentle, humble, and kind hearted person. Steve...
Frances Wilson Harris
Dec 27, 2023
Mary Frances Wilson Harris, 85, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on the morning of Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at the Mitchell House in Spruce Pine. She passed peacefully after battling several sicknesses.
She was born August 31, 1938 to the late Elbert Washington Wilson and Macie Smith Wilson and was raised in McDowell County.
...
Donald H. Childers
Dec 26, 2023
Donald H. Childers, 74, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Maryland on January 13, 1949 to the late James Kermit Childers, Sr. and Anna Lee McMillan Childers. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, James K. Childers,...
Gail Carter
Dec 26, 2023
Gail “Gia” Carter, 63, of Marion, went home to be with Jesus in the early morning hours of Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.She was born May 19, 1960 in McDowell County to the late Cartha Bolick Martin.She was also preceded in death by one sister, Ernestine Clay; and one brother, Micheal Waycaster.Gail was an adventure...
William "Bill" Thomsen
Dec 26, 2023
William “Bill” Thomsen, age 90, of Marion, passed away Tuesday morning, December 26, 2023 at his home.
He was born in Greenwich, Connecticut on May 14, 1933 to the late William Thomsen and Lucy Thomsen.
Bill was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church. He was ordained as a deacon in the Episcopal Church in 1987 and...
Wade Monroe Noblitt
Dec 25, 2023
Wade Monroe Noblitt, 82, of Knoxville, Tennessee, formally of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on December 25, 2023. Dementia took his body, but Jesus has his soul. Wade was the son of Ralph and Bonnie Crisp Noblitt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Terry Harrison Noblitt.
Left behind to remember Wade’s happy...
James "Kelly" Burnette
Dec 25, 2023
James “Kelly” Burnette, 76, of Marion, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
He was born in McDowell County on May 5, 1947 to the late Lawrence Burnette and Frances Robinson Burnette. He was also preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Tommy Gibson and Eddie Epley.
Kelly was a loving and faithful...
Harold Levince Hendley, Jr.
Dec 24, 2023
Harold Levince Hendley, Jr., 69, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023.
If you or someone you know is a relative of Mr. Hendley, please contact us at 828-559-8111.
Lola Huskins Beam
Dec 24, 2023
Lola Huskins Beam, 93, of Nebo, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Mountain Health and Rehab.
A native of Mitchell County, Lola was born March 4, 1930 to the late George Huskins and Beatrice Ledford Huskins.
She was a former member of New Horizon Baptist Fellowship. She enjoyed oil painting, dancing, and listening to music. Lola...
Betty Bright Holtzclaw
Dec 24, 2023
Betty Bright Holtzclaw, 91, of Marion, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Amorem Hospice in Valdese.
She was born in McDowell County on December 4, 1932 to the late Ed Bright and Minnie Morgan Bright.
She attended Ashworth Road Baptist Church and was known as a very energetic person who loved giving to others. She was...
John Mark Watkins
Dec 23, 2023
John Mark Watkins, 69, of Marion, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, at UNC Healthcare Blue Ridge in Morganton.
John was born in Mecklenburg County, NC, on April 29, 1954, to the late George Washington Watkins and Mildred Marie Dalton Watkins. John was a loving husband father and grandfather. He enjoyed boating, fishing, and golfing. Every...
Roy Alfred Burgin
Jan 3, 2024
Roy Alfred Burgin, 69, of Old Fort, passed away at Mission Hospital in Asheville on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
Roy was born in McDowell County on May 25, 1954 to the late Roy Burgin and the late Sarah Nelson Burgin. He is also preceded in death by a daughter, Angel English.
Roy was a self-employed rock mason...
Shirley Laverne Salo Gilliam
Jan 3, 2024
On the morning of Wednesday, January 3, 2024, Shirley Laverne Salo Gilliam, 88, of Old Fort, went to be with the Lord at Mountain Ridge Health and Wellness.
Shirley was born in Houghton County MI. on March 09, 1935 to the late Swande Salo and Katherine Olson Kenny. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Chester...
Vicki Leigh Harris
Jan 3, 2024
Vicki Leigh Lanning Harris, 65, of Old Fort, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation in Ridge Crest.
Vicki was born in McDowell County, NC on October 24, 1958 to Robert Lanning and the late Mabel Tilson Banks. She was married to the late Ned Harris, who passed away in...
Micah Daniel Church
Jan 3, 2024
Micah Daniel Church, age 35, of Richlands, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at his residence.
Micah was born in Raleigh, NC on December 2, 1988, to Michael Dwayne Church and Kimberly Curtis Church. He was married to Monique Marie Powell Church. Micah served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps with a tour in Iraq. He...
Joseph Michael Boyce
Jan 2, 2024
Joseph (Joe) Michael Boyce, 52, of Marion, North Carolina passed away January 2, 2024.
Joe was born June 9, 1971, in Tacoma, Washington to John Talmadge Boyce and Jessie Ruth Boyce.
He graduated from McDowell High School in 1989 and later moved to Asheville. He enjoyed football.
Joe is preceded in death by his parents, John and Jessie Boyce.
Joe was the youngest...
Carolyn Wingate
Jan 1, 2024
Carolyn Wingate, 67, of Nebo, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, at Cedarbrook Residential Center.
Arrangements will be announced by Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home in Darlington, South Carolina.
Virginia Lee McNeill Padgett
Dec 31, 2023
*Due to unforeseen circumstances, services for Mrs. Padgett will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery*
Virginia passed away at Cornerstone Gardens in Temple, TX the morning of December 31, 2023. She lived in Temple near her daughter since July 2016, after a serious fall left her unable to live alone...
Frances Louise Lawing Franklin
Dec 31, 2023
Frances Louise Lawing Franklin, 98, of Marion, passed away Sunday morning, December 31, 2023 at Mountain Ridge Health and Rehab.
A native of McDowell County, she was born July 17, 1925 to the late Horace Fred Lawing and Carrie Ellen Morgan Lawing.
She was a faithful member of Sugar Hill Baptist Church and a loving mother, grandmother,...
Nora Marie Bolden Davis
Dec 31, 2023
Nora Marie Bolden Davis, 87, of Marion, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
She was born in the Grassy Creek Community of Mitchell County on November 9, 1936 to the late Robert Lee Bolden and Rosetta McKinney Bolden. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Rogers; and a grandson, Jeff Price.
...
Stephen Michael Long
Dec 28, 2023
Stephen “Steve” Michael Long, 73, of Marion, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.
Steve was born in Marion, NC on January 31, 1950, to the late Bonnie Long Jolly. He was a lifelong resident of Marion and was a gentle, humble, and kind hearted person. Steve...
Frances Wilson Harris
Dec 27, 2023
Mary Frances Wilson Harris, 85, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on the morning of Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at the Mitchell House in Spruce Pine. She passed peacefully after battling several sicknesses.
She was born August 31, 1938 to the late Elbert Washington Wilson and Macie Smith Wilson and was raised in McDowell County.
...
Donald H. Childers
Dec 26, 2023
Donald H. Childers, 74, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Maryland on January 13, 1949 to the late James Kermit Childers, Sr. and Anna Lee McMillan Childers. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, James K. Childers,...
Gail Carter
Dec 26, 2023
Gail “Gia” Carter, 63, of Marion, went home to be with Jesus in the early morning hours of Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.She was born May 19, 1960 in McDowell County to the late Cartha Bolick Martin.She was also preceded in death by one sister, Ernestine Clay; and one brother, Micheal Waycaster.Gail was an adventure...
William "Bill" Thomsen
Dec 26, 2023
William “Bill” Thomsen, age 90, of Marion, passed away Tuesday morning, December 26, 2023 at his home.
He was born in Greenwich, Connecticut on May 14, 1933 to the late William Thomsen and Lucy Thomsen.
Bill was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church. He was ordained as a deacon in the Episcopal Church in 1987 and...
Wade Monroe Noblitt
Dec 25, 2023
Wade Monroe Noblitt, 82, of Knoxville, Tennessee, formally of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away on December 25, 2023. Dementia took his body, but Jesus has his soul. Wade was the son of Ralph and Bonnie Crisp Noblitt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Terry Harrison Noblitt.
Left behind to remember Wade’s happy...
James "Kelly" Burnette
Dec 25, 2023
James “Kelly” Burnette, 76, of Marion, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
He was born in McDowell County on May 5, 1947 to the late Lawrence Burnette and Frances Robinson Burnette. He was also preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Tommy Gibson and Eddie Epley.
Kelly was a loving and faithful...
Harold Levince Hendley, Jr.
Dec 24, 2023
Harold Levince Hendley, Jr., 69, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023.
If you or someone you know is a relative of Mr. Hendley, please contact us at 828-559-8111.
Lola Huskins Beam
Dec 24, 2023
Lola Huskins Beam, 93, of Nebo, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Mountain Health and Rehab.
A native of Mitchell County, Lola was born March 4, 1930 to the late George Huskins and Beatrice Ledford Huskins.
She was a former member of New Horizon Baptist Fellowship. She enjoyed oil painting, dancing, and listening to music. Lola...
Betty Bright Holtzclaw
Dec 24, 2023
Betty Bright Holtzclaw, 91, of Marion, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Amorem Hospice in Valdese.
She was born in McDowell County on December 4, 1932 to the late Ed Bright and Minnie Morgan Bright.
She attended Ashworth Road Baptist Church and was known as a very energetic person who loved giving to others. She was...
John Mark Watkins
Dec 23, 2023
John Mark Watkins, 69, of Marion, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, at UNC Healthcare Blue Ridge in Morganton.
John was born in Mecklenburg County, NC, on April 29, 1954, to the late George Washington Watkins and Mildred Marie Dalton Watkins. John was a loving husband father and grandfather. He enjoyed boating, fishing, and golfing. Every...
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