Obituaries
Flora Easter Gladden
Feb 5, 2024
Flora Easter Gladden, 89, of Marion, passed away at her residence, on Monday, February 5, 2024.
Flora was born in Marion, NC to the late Georgia Gibson on March 30, 1934. She is also preceded in death by her husband Hall H. Gladden who passed away in 2008.
Some of Flora’s pass times were reading and crocheting. She will be greatly missed...
DeVante Javarrus Garrison
Feb 3, 2024
DeVante “Vante” Javarrus Garrison, 31, of Marion, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024, at his residence.
Vante was born in Morganton, NC, on May 22, 1992, to Jerrold Irron Thomas and Jerri Arlene Garrison. He enjoyed singing and creating audio visual memories. He was a fan of sports, especially Pittsburg Steelers football and Duke University basketball. Vante...
Carroll Dean Medford
Feb 1, 2024
Carroll Dean Medford, 76, of Old Fort, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, at the Charles F. George VA Medical Center in Asheville.
Carroll was born in Swain County, NC, on January 26, 1948, to the late Grover Medford and Annie Jane Suttles Medford. He was married to his wife of 19 years, Denise Burgin Medford. Carroll...
John Henry Ritter
Jan 31, 2024
John Henry Ritter, 86, of Marion, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.
John was born in Greensboro, NC to the late Charles Ritter and the late Martha Page Ritter on July 2, 1937.
Surviving John are his companion of 45 years, Helen Blum; his children, Marilyn Elizabeth Ritter and Robert Ritter; Helen's children, Harry Coleman and John Coleman;...
Bessie Ray Williams Edwards
Jan 29, 2024
Bessie Ray Williams Edwards, 88, of Marion, passed away at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center on Monday, January 29, 2024.
Bessie was born in Graham, NC on February 2, 1935 to the late Gov Williams and Pearl Johnson Williams.
Left to cherish her memory are her two children, Rosie Trittin and James Edwards.
There are no services planned.
Doris Evelyn Revis Hitt
Jan 29, 2024
Doris Evelyn Revis Hitt, 83, of Nebo, passed away on the morning of Monday, January 29, 2024 at Mission McDowell.
Doris was born to her late parents, Charles Walter Revis and Carrie Frances Wright Revis in McDowell County on August 12, 1940.
Doris was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. She retired from Kearfott following many years of service. She enjoyed...
Lee "Pete" Stillwell
Jan 29, 2024
Lee “Pete” Stillwell, age 84, passed away on January 29, 2024 at Autumn Care of Marion. He was the oldest of six kids, born November 2, 1939 to the late Bud and Hettie Waters Stillwell. His paternal grandparents were Marston and Minnie Stillwell, and his maternal grandparents were Hayes and Minnie Waters.
After graduating from Glen Alpine High, better known as...
Maria Rufina Carreon Ramirez
Jan 28, 2024
Maria Rufina Carreon Ramirez, 80, of Old Fort, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
She was born in Mexico on September 6, 1943 to the late Juan Carreon and Micaela Galvan. She was also preceded in death by one son.
Maria attended Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church and loved going to church. She will be...
Eugene "Gene" Cross, III
Jan 28, 2024
Christian, Family Man, United States Army Veteran, Sports Enthusiast, Business Executive, and Community Leader Eugene “Gene” Cross, III, 89, of Marion, North Carolina, left this world for his heavenly home on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
He was born in Marion, North Carolina on October 23, 1934 to the late Eugene Cross, Jr. and Jeannette Gilkey Cross. His...
Rhonda Gail Williams Smith
Jan 28, 2024
Rhonda Gail Williams Smith, 61, of Marion went to be with the Lord at Mission Hospital McDowell on Sunday, January 28, 2024.
Rhonda was born in McDowell County, on April 10, 1962 to the late Clyde Williams and the late Wilma Brown Williams. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Danny Smith.
Rhonda was a long time member of...
Larry Earl Bruington
Jan 28, 2024
Larry Earl Bruington, 60, of Marion, NC, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024, at his residence.
Larry was born in Coffeyville, Kansas on December 4, 1963. In his youth, he enjoyed riding motorcycles. Larry was an avid sports fan and a collector of memorabilia. He enjoyed NASCAR, the Atlanta Braves, and the Carolina Panthers. He will be...
Charles "Tony" Miller
Jan 28, 2024
Charles “Tony” Anthony Miller, age 60 of Pleasant Gardens peacefully passed away January 28, 2024 at CarePartners Solace House in Asheville NC.
Tony was born in Asheville, NC to the late Claude and Corrine Miller. He was preceded in death by one brother Joseph Miller. Tony lived a full life in his sixty years. He traveled the world while serving in...
Joanne Roland Sherman
Jan 27, 2024
Joanne Roland Sherman, 59, of Burnsville, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital.
A native of McDowell County, she was born February 7, 1964 to the late Troy Lee Roland and Betty Jo Pyatt Roland. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Roy Lee Roland.
Joanne had a passion for cooking and baking. Her family and...
James Benjamin Willis, Jr.
Jan 27, 2024
James Benjamin Willis Jr. (Jimmy), 70, of Marion, peacefully passed away at Mission Hospital McDowell on Saturday, January 27th, 2024.
Jimmy was born in McDowell County to the late James Benjamin Willis Sr. and still living Ruth Elizabeth Willis on December 2nd, 1953.
Jimmy worked as a brick mason most of his life but was mostly known as an athlete. Jimmy loved...
Zelda Anderson Branch
Jan 26, 2024
Zelda Anderson Branch, age 88, of the Ashford Community, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024.
Zelda was born in McDowell County on April 14, 1935, the youngest child of the late Kathryn England Anderson and Vince Anderson. She graduated from Marion High School in 1953 where she was an excellent student and even after all these years she still talked...
Dorothy Marie McConnell
Jan 26, 2024
On January 26, 2024, Dorothy Marie Richardson McConnell born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away at age 78 in Morganton, NC. She passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s surrounded by her loved ones.
Dorothy is survived by her husband of 59 years, Douglas Michael McConnell of Morganton, NC. A daughter, Dorraine McConnell Hernandez and husband Carlos A. Hernandez...
Iva Jean Tomberlin Riddle
Jan 26, 2024
Iva Jean Tomberlin Riddle, age 89, of Marion, NC, was summoned from her earthly duties January 26, 2024, to bask in the joys of living for eternity with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today she is reuniting with loved ones gone before her. No longer will she suffer the agony of dementia, but will be whole in her mind...
Norman Dean Robinson, Sr.
Jan 24, 2024
Norman Dean Robinson, Sr. age 80, of Marion, passed away at Deer Park Rehabilitation on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
Norman was born on April 18, 1943 in McDowell County to the late Gay Robinson and the late Bonnie Autrey Robinson. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Otis Robinson, and Wayne Robinson; a sister Irma Fender and a grandson,...
Russell Alexander Hollifield
Jan 23, 2024
Russell Alexander Hollifield, 76, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Alex was born on May 9, 1947 in McDowell County to the late Jamie McCall Hollifield and Russell Greed Hollifield.
He worked as a Mechanical Designer at various industries in the Asheville area. Alex had many interests. He loved Blue Grass and old-time mountain music. He also enjoyed reading,...
James Van Ingram
Jan 23, 2024
James Van Ingram, 63, of Marion, passed away at Mission Memorial in Asheville on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
James was born in Avery County to the late Jace and Leona McClellan Ingram on October 11, 1960.
James worked for over thirty years as a rock mason. He enjoyed being outside and working in his garden and raising hogs. He also loved to...
Flora Easter Gladden
Feb 5, 2024
Flora Easter Gladden, 89, of Marion, passed away at her residence, on Monday, February 5, 2024.
Flora was born in Marion, NC to the late Georgia Gibson on March 30, 1934. She is also preceded in death by her husband Hall H. Gladden who passed away in 2008.
Some of Flora’s pass times were reading and crocheting. She will be greatly missed...
DeVante Javarrus Garrison
Feb 3, 2024
DeVante “Vante” Javarrus Garrison, 31, of Marion, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024, at his residence.
Vante was born in Morganton, NC, on May 22, 1992, to Jerrold Irron Thomas and Jerri Arlene Garrison. He enjoyed singing and creating audio visual memories. He was a fan of sports, especially Pittsburg Steelers football and Duke University basketball. Vante...
Carroll Dean Medford
Feb 1, 2024
Carroll Dean Medford, 76, of Old Fort, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, at the Charles F. George VA Medical Center in Asheville.
Carroll was born in Swain County, NC, on January 26, 1948, to the late Grover Medford and Annie Jane Suttles Medford. He was married to his wife of 19 years, Denise Burgin Medford. Carroll...
John Henry Ritter
Jan 31, 2024
John Henry Ritter, 86, of Marion, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.
John was born in Greensboro, NC to the late Charles Ritter and the late Martha Page Ritter on July 2, 1937.
Surviving John are his companion of 45 years, Helen Blum; his children, Marilyn Elizabeth Ritter and Robert Ritter; Helen's children, Harry Coleman and John Coleman;...
Bessie Ray Williams Edwards
Jan 29, 2024
Bessie Ray Williams Edwards, 88, of Marion, passed away at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center on Monday, January 29, 2024.
Bessie was born in Graham, NC on February 2, 1935 to the late Gov Williams and Pearl Johnson Williams.
Left to cherish her memory are her two children, Rosie Trittin and James Edwards.
There are no services planned.
Doris Evelyn Revis Hitt
Jan 29, 2024
Doris Evelyn Revis Hitt, 83, of Nebo, passed away on the morning of Monday, January 29, 2024 at Mission McDowell.
Doris was born to her late parents, Charles Walter Revis and Carrie Frances Wright Revis in McDowell County on August 12, 1940.
Doris was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. She retired from Kearfott following many years of service. She enjoyed...
Lee "Pete" Stillwell
Jan 29, 2024
Lee “Pete” Stillwell, age 84, passed away on January 29, 2024 at Autumn Care of Marion. He was the oldest of six kids, born November 2, 1939 to the late Bud and Hettie Waters Stillwell. His paternal grandparents were Marston and Minnie Stillwell, and his maternal grandparents were Hayes and Minnie Waters.
After graduating from Glen Alpine High, better known as...
Maria Rufina Carreon Ramirez
Jan 28, 2024
Maria Rufina Carreon Ramirez, 80, of Old Fort, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
She was born in Mexico on September 6, 1943 to the late Juan Carreon and Micaela Galvan. She was also preceded in death by one son.
Maria attended Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church and loved going to church. She will be...
Eugene "Gene" Cross, III
Jan 28, 2024
Christian, Family Man, United States Army Veteran, Sports Enthusiast, Business Executive, and Community Leader Eugene “Gene” Cross, III, 89, of Marion, North Carolina, left this world for his heavenly home on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
He was born in Marion, North Carolina on October 23, 1934 to the late Eugene Cross, Jr. and Jeannette Gilkey Cross. His...
Rhonda Gail Williams Smith
Jan 28, 2024
Rhonda Gail Williams Smith, 61, of Marion went to be with the Lord at Mission Hospital McDowell on Sunday, January 28, 2024.
Rhonda was born in McDowell County, on April 10, 1962 to the late Clyde Williams and the late Wilma Brown Williams. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Danny Smith.
Rhonda was a long time member of...
Larry Earl Bruington
Jan 28, 2024
Larry Earl Bruington, 60, of Marion, NC, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024, at his residence.
Larry was born in Coffeyville, Kansas on December 4, 1963. In his youth, he enjoyed riding motorcycles. Larry was an avid sports fan and a collector of memorabilia. He enjoyed NASCAR, the Atlanta Braves, and the Carolina Panthers. He will be...
Charles "Tony" Miller
Jan 28, 2024
Charles “Tony” Anthony Miller, age 60 of Pleasant Gardens peacefully passed away January 28, 2024 at CarePartners Solace House in Asheville NC.
Tony was born in Asheville, NC to the late Claude and Corrine Miller. He was preceded in death by one brother Joseph Miller. Tony lived a full life in his sixty years. He traveled the world while serving in...
Joanne Roland Sherman
Jan 27, 2024
Joanne Roland Sherman, 59, of Burnsville, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital.
A native of McDowell County, she was born February 7, 1964 to the late Troy Lee Roland and Betty Jo Pyatt Roland. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Roy Lee Roland.
Joanne had a passion for cooking and baking. Her family and...
James Benjamin Willis, Jr.
Jan 27, 2024
James Benjamin Willis Jr. (Jimmy), 70, of Marion, peacefully passed away at Mission Hospital McDowell on Saturday, January 27th, 2024.
Jimmy was born in McDowell County to the late James Benjamin Willis Sr. and still living Ruth Elizabeth Willis on December 2nd, 1953.
Jimmy worked as a brick mason most of his life but was mostly known as an athlete. Jimmy loved...
Zelda Anderson Branch
Jan 26, 2024
Zelda Anderson Branch, age 88, of the Ashford Community, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024.
Zelda was born in McDowell County on April 14, 1935, the youngest child of the late Kathryn England Anderson and Vince Anderson. She graduated from Marion High School in 1953 where she was an excellent student and even after all these years she still talked...
Dorothy Marie McConnell
Jan 26, 2024
On January 26, 2024, Dorothy Marie Richardson McConnell born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away at age 78 in Morganton, NC. She passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s surrounded by her loved ones.
Dorothy is survived by her husband of 59 years, Douglas Michael McConnell of Morganton, NC. A daughter, Dorraine McConnell Hernandez and husband Carlos A. Hernandez...
Iva Jean Tomberlin Riddle
Jan 26, 2024
Iva Jean Tomberlin Riddle, age 89, of Marion, NC, was summoned from her earthly duties January 26, 2024, to bask in the joys of living for eternity with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today she is reuniting with loved ones gone before her. No longer will she suffer the agony of dementia, but will be whole in her mind...
Norman Dean Robinson, Sr.
Jan 24, 2024
Norman Dean Robinson, Sr. age 80, of Marion, passed away at Deer Park Rehabilitation on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
Norman was born on April 18, 1943 in McDowell County to the late Gay Robinson and the late Bonnie Autrey Robinson. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Otis Robinson, and Wayne Robinson; a sister Irma Fender and a grandson,...
Russell Alexander Hollifield
Jan 23, 2024
Russell Alexander Hollifield, 76, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Alex was born on May 9, 1947 in McDowell County to the late Jamie McCall Hollifield and Russell Greed Hollifield.
He worked as a Mechanical Designer at various industries in the Asheville area. Alex had many interests. He loved Blue Grass and old-time mountain music. He also enjoyed reading,...
James Van Ingram
Jan 23, 2024
James Van Ingram, 63, of Marion, passed away at Mission Memorial in Asheville on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
James was born in Avery County to the late Jace and Leona McClellan Ingram on October 11, 1960.
James worked for over thirty years as a rock mason. He enjoyed being outside and working in his garden and raising hogs. He also loved to...
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