Obituaries

Gary William Hollifield, Jr.

Feb 28, 2024

Gary "Johnny" William Hollifield, Jr. passed away peacefully at the Carolina Caring Hospice House in Newton, NC, on Wednesday, February 28th, after an extended illness.

He was born in Marion, NC on August 9th, 1940. After graduation from McDowell High School, Johnny served as a cryptographer in the U.S. Army in Kansas City, Fort Benning, Izmir, Turkey, and Korea. Throughout...

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Anna Faye Robinson Radford

Feb 27, 2024

Anna Robinson Radford, 69, of Morganton, passed away at her daughter’s residence on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.

Anna was born in Forsythe County on December 10, 1954 to Fred Glenn Robinson and Jane Buchanan Robinson who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Dean Radford and her son, Jason Dean Radford.

Anna retired from Baxter...

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Sandra Jean Simmons Scoles

Feb 24, 2024

Sandra Jean Simmons Scoles, 74, of Old Fort, passed away Saturday evening, February 24, 2024 at Mission Hospital McDowell.

A native of McDowell County, she was born January 25, 1950 to the late John Robert Simmons and Betty Jean Griggs Hripto. Sandra’s family always came first in her life. Her grandchildren were her world, and she had a special place in...

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Lisa Lynette Harvey Rose

Feb 23, 2024

Lisa Lynette Harvey Rose, 55, of Marion, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

She was born on June 24, 1968 in McDowell County. Lisa was a Certified Medical Assistant at McDowell Medical Associates. Her job was her passion, and she enjoyed helping patients. More than anything, she was wholly devoted to her family. She was a...

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Judie Darlene Stockton King

Feb 23, 2024

Judie Darlene Stockton King, 47, of Old Fort, passed away at her residence on Friday, February 23, 2024.

Judie was born in Lynchburg, VA on January 22, 1977 to Harold Dean Stockton and Darlene Ward Stockton.

She graduated from Rustburg High School in Rustburg, Virginia. After graduating she moved to the Outer Banks and then to the mountains of NC.

Judie had a...

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Robert Leon Arrington

Feb 23, 2024

Robert Leon Arrington, 83, of Marion, departed this life on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Frye Regional Medical Center.

A native of McDowell County, he was born on October 23, 1940 to the late Rashio and Nellie Davidson Arrington. He was also preceded in death by his brother, William Arrington; and his special canine companion who meant the world to him,...

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Bobby Ray Barnes, Sr.

Feb 22, 2024

Bobby Ray Barnes, Sr., 83, of Marion, passed away Thursday evening, February 22, 2024 at Charles George VA Medical Center with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Rutherford County on September 29, 1940 to the late Paul Barnes, Sr. and Esther Parker Barnes. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Barnes; and one brother,...

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Sarah Margaret Isaacs Bartholomew

Feb 20, 2024

Sarah Margaret Isaacs Bartholomew, 62, of Marion, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

A native of McDowell County, Sarah was born on August 29, 1961 to Ruby Christine Robinson Isaacs and the late Billy Dean Isaacs.

Sarah attended Dysartsville Church of Christ when her health allowed. She worked as an LPN for many...

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Gary Daniel Grooms

Feb 19, 2024

Gary Daniel Grooms, 69, of Old Fort, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024, at his residence.

Gary was born in McDowell County, NC to the late Carl Lesley Grooms, Sr. and Leah Anderson Grooms.

In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by four brothers, Carl Lesley Grooms, Jr., Ray Grooms, Bob Grooms, and...

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Mae Edwards Randolph

Feb 19, 2024

Mae Edwards Randolph “Mamaw”, age 94, of Marion, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 19, 2024.

She devoted her life to the Lord. She grew up in the Beelog community of Yancey County with her parents Andrew and Carrie, 5 sisters, and 2 brothers. She learned the value of hard work, and a caring...

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Sharon Elizabeth Shaw

Feb 18, 2024

Sharon Elizabeth Shaw, 72, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Sunday, February 18, 2024.

Sharon was born in Johnson City, TN. on June 15, 1951 to the late Billy Joe Shaw and the late Lucille Dillow Shaw.

Sharon was employed as a teacher for McDowell County Schools for over 30 years. She loved her grandchildren dearly, they were her...

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Vivian Grooms Searcy

Feb 18, 2024

Vivian Grooms Searcy passed away on February 18 surrounded by loving family. Vivan was born on July 30, 1928 in Lee County, SC to parents William Frank Grooms and Eunie Fields Grooms. She was the youngest of ten children, grew up working on the family farm and prided herself in being able to keep up with the boys.

She was...

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Henry Davis Kanipe

Feb 18, 2024

Henry Davis Kanipe, age 84, of Marion, NC, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at his home.

Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Summie Kanipe and Nora Bright Kanipe; and his first wife, Wynema Lawing Kanipe.

Henry was a member of First United Methodist Church in Marion and a previous member of West Marion...

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Marjorie Stroupe Loven

Feb 17, 2024

Marjorie Stroupe Loven "Granny" went home to Heaven on February...

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Ralph Denson Laughter

Feb 16, 2024

Mr. Ralph Laughter, age 77 of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 16, 2024. He was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina on September 15, 1946 and is the son of the late Leonard and Mafo Arrowood Laughter.

The Lord was first in Ralph’s life. He attended the Nealsville Church of God where he served as Clerk...

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Thelma Faye Simmons Loftis

Feb 15, 2024

Thelma Faye Simmons Loftis, 93, of Burnsville, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024, at the Yancey House.

Thelma was born in McDowell County, NC on February 23, 1930, to the late Adrian F. Simmons and Clela Kates Simmons. She was married to the late Archie Loftis and was a member of Browns Creek Baptist Church in Burnsville....

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Jacqulene Wilburn Pilkenton

Feb 12, 2024

Jacqulene “Jackie” Wilburn Pilkenton, 92, of Marion, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 at Mission Hospital McDowell with her loving family by her side.

She was born in McDowell County on June 7, 1931 to the late Fred Wilburn, Sr. and Katy Arrowood Wilburn.

Jackie, who was affectionately known as Nanny to her family, was a loving mother and grandmother. She was...

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Rita Mitchell Myers

Feb 11, 2024

Rita Mitchell Myers, 83, of Granite Falls, formerly of Old Fort, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

Rita was born in Buckhannon, West Virginia on February 5, 1941, to the late Lawrence Mitchell and Ann Clem Mitchell. She was married to her husband of 63 years, Patrick A. Myers. Rita retired...

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Peggy Jane Queen Brooks

Feb 11, 2024

Peggy Jane Queen Brooks, 85, of Marion, passed away at Autumn Care of Marion on Sunday, Feb 11, 2024.

Peggy was born in McDowell County on January 27, 1939 to the late Clarence Queen and Mattie Burnett Queen. She is also preceded in death by a brother, Bill Queen.

Peggy enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping and trips to the lake. She was...

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Katie Norine Hemphill Logan

Feb 10, 2024

Katie Norine Hemphill Logan (AKA Maw Maw) began her journey home with the Lord, February 10, 2024. She was born in McDowell County Oct. 29, 1930 to the late Luther Hemphill, Sr. and Hessie Lytle Hemphill.

Katie was preceded in death by her husband of fifty three years, Charlie Alfonzo Logan; son William Randolph Logan; three brothers, Luther Hemphill, Jr.,...

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