Obituaries
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...
Lori Anne Buchanan
Jan 22, 2024
Lori Anne Buchanan is 53 years old. She was a native of McDowell County, NC
Born on February 20, 1970, to the late James Cecil Buchanan and Blonnie Gilliam Buchanan. Passed away on January 22, 2024
In addition to her parents Lori is preceded in death by a brother Eric James Buchanan, a nephew Joshua Fitzgerald Collins, and the father of her...
John Paul Marett, Jr.
Jan 22, 2024
John Paul Marett Jr., 53, of Black Mountain, passed away from kidney failure on January 22nd, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Olivia Gail Ensley and John Paul Marett Sr., and his nephew Casey Young.
He was born on August 23rd, 1970, and grew up in Swannanoa. He graduated from Owen High School in 1988 where his...
Mark Kelvin Huffman
Jan 22, 2024
Mark Kelvin Huffman, 66, of Nebo, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 23, 2024 at his residence.
He was born in Hickory on September 16, 1957 to the late Melvin Elmore Huffman and Louise Killian Huffman. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Keith Huffman.
Mark loved sports of all kinds, and he was a fan of any team that...
Phillip Keith Ramsey
Jan 22, 2024
Phillip Keith Ramsey, 71, of Valdese, NC, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 at his residence.
Phillip was born in McDowell County on October 3, 1952 to the Walter and Macy Edwards Ramsey.
He was a proud US Army Veteran and loved being a part of his Legion Post 234. Phillip was a fan of the UNC Tarheels and the Greenbay...
Ina Kathleen Buchanan Mashburn
Jan 22, 2024
Ina Kathleen Buchanan Mashburn, 76, of Marion, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at Willow Ridge in Rutherfordton.
She was born in Swain County on March 12, 1947 to the late John Buchanan and Myrtle Rose Buchanan.
Ina was a member of Valley Chapel Baptist Church in Old Fort. She was always a hard-working woman who worked for many years at Autumn...
Sarah Margaret Hollifield Odom
Jan 22, 2024
Sarah Margaret Hollifield Odom, 80, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation.
She was born in McDowell County on May 1, 1943 to the late Weldon and Estelle Hollifield.
Sarah Margaret was a graduate of North Cove High School. She worked at Tainter’s Drug Store in Marion before moving to Mount Holly where she lived for many...
Deborah Jeanne Roberts
Jan 21, 2024
Deborah Jeanne Roberts, 61, of Rock Hill, South Carolina and formerly of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at her home.
She was born in Cleveland County North Carolina on June 16, 1962 to the Sally Gantt Roberts and the late David Roberts.
Deborah enjoyed the outdoors especially fishing and walking on the beach. She loved to...
Joni Gainey Swift
Jan 21, 2024
Joni Gainey Swift, 39, of Mt. City, TN, entered into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 21, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer.
Joni was born in Marion, NC to Olin and Sandra Gainey on June 11, 1984. A long time resident of Marion, she is remembered for the love and care she provided to others as...
Ronald G. Penland
Jan 21, 2024
Ronald G. Penland, 72, of Old Fort, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Margaret Howell Truett
Jan 20, 2024
Margaret Howell Truett, 86, of Nebo, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Mission McDowell Hospital in Marion.
Margaret was born in Clevland County, NC, on September 21, 1937, to the late Roosevelt Howell and Alice Beaver Howell. She was married to the late Bob Truett and was a member of Bethel Free Will Baptist Church. Margaret...
Arlie Paul Cooper, Jr.
Jan 19, 2024
Arlie Paul Cooper, Jr., 75, of Union Mills, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at Rutherford Hospital.
Arlie was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on September 10, 1948 to the late Arlie Paul Cooper, Sr. and Celest Katherine Willy Cooper. He was married to Dorothy Cooper, who also preceded him in death. Arlie proudly served his country in...
Mary Florence Preston Lamonds
Jan 19, 2024
Mary Florence Preston Lamonds, 64, of Marion, NC, formerly of Sanford, NC, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at her residence. Mary was born in Lee County, NC to the late Wade W. Preston and Myrtle Burns Preston. She was a member of Flat Springs Baptist Church and attended Deep River School. Mary enjoyed going to yard sales and loved...
Donald Edward Elliott
Jan 19, 2024
Donald Edward Elliott, 40, of Morganton, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, as a result of a tragic auto accident.
Donald was born in McDowell County, NC, on June 30, 1983, to the late Michael Elliott and Donna McMahan Jamerson. Donald loved being outdoors. He especially loved to hunt and fish. He was a hard worker and...
Linda Ann Presnell
Jan 19, 2024
Linda Haynes Presnell, our precious mother and grandmother, born 1-20-1943 past into the loving arms of her Savior Friday, January 19, 2024, on the day before her 81st birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband Norman ”Bud” Presnell. Her parents Guy and Evelyn Haynes, sister Jean Woosley, and brother Thurston Haynes.
She is survived by her daughters Norma “Jeannie”...
Julie Buckner Buchanan
Jan 17, 2024
Julie Maria Buckner Buchanan, 46, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at the Solace Center in Asheville.
Julie was born in Burke County, NC on February 11, 1977, to Judy Moore Buckner and the late Sam Buckner. She was married to Michael Kristin Buchanan. Julie was very fond of the outdoors. She was a beloved and...
Peggy Lee Slagle
Jan 16, 2024
Mrs. Peggy Fitzgerald Slagle, age 66 of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. She was born in Rockbridge County VA on August 14, 1956 and is the daughter of the late Hansford Fitzgerald and Ruth Camden.
Peggy was a devoted mother. Her family was her world and will be missed by all that know her.
She is survived by her...
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...
Lori Anne Buchanan
Jan 22, 2024
Lori Anne Buchanan is 53 years old. She was a native of McDowell County, NC
Born on February 20, 1970, to the late James Cecil Buchanan and Blonnie Gilliam Buchanan. Passed away on January 22, 2024
In addition to her parents Lori is preceded in death by a brother Eric James Buchanan, a nephew Joshua Fitzgerald Collins, and the father of her...
John Paul Marett, Jr.
Jan 22, 2024
John Paul Marett Jr., 53, of Black Mountain, passed away from kidney failure on January 22nd, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Olivia Gail Ensley and John Paul Marett Sr., and his nephew Casey Young.
He was born on August 23rd, 1970, and grew up in Swannanoa. He graduated from Owen High School in 1988 where his...
Mark Kelvin Huffman
Jan 22, 2024
Mark Kelvin Huffman, 66, of Nebo, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 23, 2024 at his residence.
He was born in Hickory on September 16, 1957 to the late Melvin Elmore Huffman and Louise Killian Huffman. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Keith Huffman.
Mark loved sports of all kinds, and he was a fan of any team that...
Phillip Keith Ramsey
Jan 22, 2024
Phillip Keith Ramsey, 71, of Valdese, NC, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 at his residence.
Phillip was born in McDowell County on October 3, 1952 to the Walter and Macy Edwards Ramsey.
He was a proud US Army Veteran and loved being a part of his Legion Post 234. Phillip was a fan of the UNC Tarheels and the Greenbay...
Ina Kathleen Buchanan Mashburn
Jan 22, 2024
Ina Kathleen Buchanan Mashburn, 76, of Marion, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at Willow Ridge in Rutherfordton.
She was born in Swain County on March 12, 1947 to the late John Buchanan and Myrtle Rose Buchanan.
Ina was a member of Valley Chapel Baptist Church in Old Fort. She was always a hard-working woman who worked for many years at Autumn...
Sarah Margaret Hollifield Odom
Jan 22, 2024
Sarah Margaret Hollifield Odom, 80, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation.
She was born in McDowell County on May 1, 1943 to the late Weldon and Estelle Hollifield.
Sarah Margaret was a graduate of North Cove High School. She worked at Tainter’s Drug Store in Marion before moving to Mount Holly where she lived for many...
Deborah Jeanne Roberts
Jan 21, 2024
Deborah Jeanne Roberts, 61, of Rock Hill, South Carolina and formerly of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at her home.
She was born in Cleveland County North Carolina on June 16, 1962 to the Sally Gantt Roberts and the late David Roberts.
Deborah enjoyed the outdoors especially fishing and walking on the beach. She loved to...
Joni Gainey Swift
Jan 21, 2024
Joni Gainey Swift, 39, of Mt. City, TN, entered into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 21, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer.
Joni was born in Marion, NC to Olin and Sandra Gainey on June 11, 1984. A long time resident of Marion, she is remembered for the love and care she provided to others as...
Ronald G. Penland
Jan 21, 2024
Ronald G. Penland, 72, of Old Fort, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Margaret Howell Truett
Jan 20, 2024
Margaret Howell Truett, 86, of Nebo, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Mission McDowell Hospital in Marion.
Margaret was born in Clevland County, NC, on September 21, 1937, to the late Roosevelt Howell and Alice Beaver Howell. She was married to the late Bob Truett and was a member of Bethel Free Will Baptist Church. Margaret...
Arlie Paul Cooper, Jr.
Jan 19, 2024
Arlie Paul Cooper, Jr., 75, of Union Mills, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at Rutherford Hospital.
Arlie was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on September 10, 1948 to the late Arlie Paul Cooper, Sr. and Celest Katherine Willy Cooper. He was married to Dorothy Cooper, who also preceded him in death. Arlie proudly served his country in...
Mary Florence Preston Lamonds
Jan 19, 2024
Mary Florence Preston Lamonds, 64, of Marion, NC, formerly of Sanford, NC, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at her residence. Mary was born in Lee County, NC to the late Wade W. Preston and Myrtle Burns Preston. She was a member of Flat Springs Baptist Church and attended Deep River School. Mary enjoyed going to yard sales and loved...
Donald Edward Elliott
Jan 19, 2024
Donald Edward Elliott, 40, of Morganton, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, as a result of a tragic auto accident.
Donald was born in McDowell County, NC, on June 30, 1983, to the late Michael Elliott and Donna McMahan Jamerson. Donald loved being outdoors. He especially loved to hunt and fish. He was a hard worker and...
Linda Ann Presnell
Jan 19, 2024
Linda Haynes Presnell, our precious mother and grandmother, born 1-20-1943 past into the loving arms of her Savior Friday, January 19, 2024, on the day before her 81st birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband Norman ”Bud” Presnell. Her parents Guy and Evelyn Haynes, sister Jean Woosley, and brother Thurston Haynes.
She is survived by her daughters Norma “Jeannie”...
Julie Buckner Buchanan
Jan 17, 2024
Julie Maria Buckner Buchanan, 46, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at the Solace Center in Asheville.
Julie was born in Burke County, NC on February 11, 1977, to Judy Moore Buckner and the late Sam Buckner. She was married to Michael Kristin Buchanan. Julie was very fond of the outdoors. She was a beloved and...
Peggy Lee Slagle
Jan 16, 2024
Mrs. Peggy Fitzgerald Slagle, age 66 of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. She was born in Rockbridge County VA on August 14, 1956 and is the daughter of the late Hansford Fitzgerald and Ruth Camden.
Peggy was a devoted mother. Her family was her world and will be missed by all that know her.
She is survived by her...
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