Obituaries

Apr 14, 2024

Dan Graham Vance, age 91, left this earth and went home to be with the Lord on ­­­April 14, 2024.

He was born on July 3, 1932, in Pancake, North Carolina, not far from Plumtree, the son of Ernest and Lura Elizabeth Alice Holtsclaw Vance. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 47 years,...

Apr 13, 2024

Joan Roper Kanipe, 78, of Marion, passed away Saturday morning, April 13, 2024 at UNC Health Blue Ridge.

 

She was born in McDowell County on February 12, 1946 to the late Woodrow Wilson Roper and Mildred Elliott Roper. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Davis Kanipe; daughter-in-law, Jill Thompson Young; and her brother, Danny Woodrow Roper.

 

Joan was...

Apr 13, 2024

Nora Lee Mashburn Jones age 95, peacefully reached out and...

Apr 13, 2024

     Eunice Earlene Reel Bradford, 90, of Marion, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, at her residence.

 

     Eunice was born in McDowell County, NC, on December 22, 1933, to the late Moses Grayson Reel and Jessie Lee Morgan Reel. She was married to her husband of 62 years, Daniel Monroe Bradford, Jr., who passed away in 2016. Eunice...

Apr 10, 2024

Larry Eugene Elliott, 70, of Nebo, passed away at his residence early Wednesday morning, April 10, 2024.

Larry was born in McDowell County on January 02, 1954 to the late John Elliott and Beulah Ricker Elliott. 

Larry was a loving, giving man who had a heart of gold. He especially loved going fishing every chance he got and spending time in the...

Apr 9, 2024

Mary Lou Epley Sprinkle

January 4, 1931 - April 9, 2024

Mary Lou Epley Sprinkle, 93, of Marion, made her final trip to her heavenly home on April 9, 2024. The daughter of the late Carl Epley and Effie Hall Epley.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Alvin Sprinkle, who passed away in 2007 and a daughter-in-law,...

Apr 7, 2024

Jill Shannon Thompson Young, 51, of Marion, peacefully passed away on Sunday morning, April 7, 2024 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.

 

She was born in Surry County on May 4, 1972 to Betty Jean Hamlin Thompson and the late Vance Thompson.

 

Jill graduated from Surry Central High School in 1990, and she was a 1994 graduate of the University of North Carolina...

Apr 7, 2024

     Rebecca Leigh Womick, 70, of Marion, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, at her residence.

 

     Rebecca was born in McDowell County, NC on March 5, 1954, to the late Ted King and Faye Davis King. She was married to her husband of 3 years, Daniel “Boo” Womick. Rebecca played basketball at Glenwood High School and was with...

Apr 6, 2024

John Carl Washburn, Sr., 84, of Marion, passed away at home on Saturday, April 6, 2024 with his loving family by his side.

 

A native of McDowell County, he was born October 9, 1939 to the late Arvey Leonard “Pete” Washburn and Maggie Mae King Washburn. He is also preceded in death by four siblings, Betty McGhee, Ruth Edwards, Joyce Self,...

Apr 6, 2024

Teresa Lynn Silver Peters, 73, of Marion, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Autumn Care of Marion.

 

She was born in Buncombe County on October 19, 1950 to the late Thomas Fred Silver and Mary Lois Bartlett Silver. She is also preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy LaVonne Koonce; and her two brothers, Andy Silver and Gerald Silver.

 

Teresa was...

Apr 2, 2024

     Mark Keith Lytle, 68, of Asheville, formerly of Old Fort, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at his residence.

 

     Mark was born in McDowell County, NC on November 17, 1955, to Coretha Logan Lytle and the late Melvin Eugene Lytle. He served his county proudly in the United States Army and was a member of Catawba View...

Apr 2, 2024

Tara Nichole Westmoreland Bradley, 40, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Mission Memorial in Asheville.

Tara was born on April 14, 1983 in Spartanburg, SC to her loving parents, Allen Westmoreland and Sherry Purkhiser Westmoreland. 

Tara enjoyed her trips to the beach and she loved comedy shows and going to concerts. It was important to her to keep...

Apr 2, 2024

Jacqueline Smith Presnell, 91, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at her daughter’s residence.

 

A native of Marion, she was born October 7, 1932 to the late Reuben Smith and Dolly Lewis Smith.

 

Jackie retired from the McDowell Hospital where she worked in housekeeping after nearly 20 years of service. She thoroughly loved worshipping the Lord at the First Christian...

Mar 31, 2024

Edward “Eddie” Ervin Self, 61, of Marion, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 at his residence.

 

He was born in Spruce Pine on May 12, 1962 to Earlene Hall Self Buchanan and the late Bobby Jones Self.

 

Eddie worked for nearly 40 years as a Project Structural Engineer primarily with North Carolina Department of Transportation. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed...

Mar 30, 2024

Daniel “Big Dan” Stafford, age 39, of Marion, passed away peacefully, Saturday March 30, 2024 with his family by his side. He was born in Marion NC on March 19, 1985 and was the son of Thomas and Brenda Hollifield Stafford.

 

Daniel was the Co-Owner of Elite Excavating and Hauling. He loved the outdoors  especially playing football and going to the...

Mar 30, 2024

Mar 30, 2024

Alice Mae Horne Logan, 78, of Marion, left this earthly life on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Autumn Care of Marion.

 

She was born in Rutherford County on April 15, 1945 to the late William Alfred Horne and Rosie Littlejohn Horne. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Leo Logan, Jr., who passed in 2013; and...

Mar 30, 2024

Norma Patricia Epley Ward, “Pat,” 84, of Marion, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Pat passed away with her loving daughter by her side. 

Pat was born in Burke County to her loving parents, Roy and Katie Haskins Epley.

Pat was a loving, devoted Christian wife, and a loving, caring Mother, Nana, and Great...

Mar 29, 2024

     Philip Ferguson Taylor, 56, of Old Fort, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at his residence.

 

     Philip was born in Buncombe County, NC to the late Claude Ferguson Taylor and Priscilla Morris Taylor. Philip loved to cook and was a classic car enthusiast. He enjoyed watching movies and going to the beach. Most of all, Philip loved...

Mar 29, 2024

Mrs. Michele McNeil Hollifield, age 63 of Marion, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024. She was born in McDowell NC on December 12, 1960 and is the daughter of the late Maurice McNeil and is survived by her mother Ann Gilbert Stone. She is preceded in death by her spouse Larry Hollifield.

 

Michele was known for her fun-loving personality and...