Obituaries

Dan Brown

Jan 14, 2024

Robert Daniel “Dan” Brown, 74, of Marion, NC, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024, at The Greens at Spruce Pine.

Dan was born in Marion, NC on April 5, 1949, to the late Clara Chapman and Graham Pendergrass. He was a conductor with CSX railroad, with whom he retired, after more than 40 years of...

Visit Obituary

Bernice Irene Gosnell Moore

Jan 11, 2024

Bernice Irene Gosnell Moore, 92, of Old Fort, peacefully departed this life on Thursday evening, January 11, 2024 at her home with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Buncombe County on September 9, 1931 to the late Roy Burns Gosnell and Mary Lou Propst Gosnell. She was also preceded in death by, Dolly Willett.

...

Visit Obituary

Danny Lee Grindstaff

Jan 10, 2024

Danny Lee Grindstaff, 75, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024.

A native of Yancey County, he was born December 1, 1948 to the late Lonus Herman Grindstaff and Edna Leona Huskins Grindstaff. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Harold Grindstaff.

Danny was a faithful member of Remnant Free Will Baptist Church. His...

Visit Obituary

Irene Worley Brown

Jan 10, 2024

Irene Worley Brown of Black Mountain, NC passed away January 10, 2024 at the age of 80, with her daughter by her side holding her hand, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. A native of Black Mountain, Irene was born August 29, 1943 to the late Lester Worley and Jeannie Harwood Worley.

Irene worked at Kearfott Guidance and Navigation...

Visit Obituary

Clyde Henry Eck, Sr.

Jan 9, 2024

Clyde Henry Eck Sr., age 83, devoted father and Papaw, made that wonderful cross over into Heaven on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at his home in the Crooked Creek community of Old Fort, North Carolina.

Born on May 8, 1940, in Coeymans, New York, to Harold and Helen Eck, Clyde grew up on his parents' farm in Ravena, developing...

Visit Obituary

Sandy Lee Grant

Jan 8, 2024

Sandy Lee Grant, 68, of Marion, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones on January 8th, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.

Sandy was born on February 3rd, 1955 to Charles Crawford Grant & Nellie Sue Gilliland. He was predeceased by his Father, Charles Grant & his twin brother Randy Grant who...

Visit Obituary

Donald Gray Pasour

Jan 8, 2024

Mr. Donald Gray Pasour, age 87 of Marion, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024. He was born in Johnson City TN on April 1, 1936 and is the son of the late Estelle Mosley and Pervia Everett Pasour.

Donald was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Marion where he served as an Elder, Deacon, and...

Visit Obituary

Margaret Elizabeth "Peggy" Brown Blankenship

Jan 8, 2024

Margaret Elizabeth “Peggy” Brown Blankenship, 85, of Marion, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024 at Mission Hospital with her family by her side.

A native of McDowell County, Peggy was born May 13, 1938 to the late Romulas "Fate" Brown and Belle English Brown. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Roderick Burton Brown.

She...

Visit Obituary

Jesse Lee Hartzell

Jan 7, 2024

Jesse Lee Hartzell, 31, of Old Fort, passed away at Doctors Hospital in Augusta Ga., on Saturday, January 7, 2024.

Jesse was born in Homestead Florida on January 2, 1993 to Barry Hartzell and the late Lori Hartzell.

Surviving Jesse including his father, Barry Hartzell are his step father, Mario Robles; his sister, Sandra Reel (Robert) and...

Visit Obituary

Shirley Jeanette Forney Avery

Jan 7, 2024

Shirley Jeanette Forney Avery, 77, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at her residence.

She was born in Woodruff, South Carolina on December 30, 1946 to the late Reba Forney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William "JR" Avery, Sr.; a grandson, William Eric Avery, Jr., a granddaughter, Tomeka Lindsey; and...

Visit Obituary

Steve Randolph

Jan 7, 2024

Steve Frank Randolph, 62, of Marion, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, at UNC Healthcare Blue Ridge in Morganton.

Steve was born in Marion, NC, on January 12, 1961, to Barbara Ann Patrick Randolph and the late Henry Frank Randolph. He was married to his wife of 23 years, Carolyn Ann Smith Randolph. He enjoyed...

Visit Obituary

Eddie Lee Mathis

Jan 6, 2024

Eddie Lee Mathis, 69, of Marion, passed away at Mission Hospital in Asheville on January 6, 2024.

Eddie was born in Marion on July 30, 1954 to the late Melvin Mathis and the late Annie Brooks Mathis.

Eddie enjoyed being outdoors and fishing.

Left to cherish his memory are two children Jasper Mathis and Kevin Robertson...

Visit Obituary

Leonard Richard "Dick" Hollifield

Jan 5, 2024

Leonard Richard "Dick" Hollifield, 80, of Marion, N.C. died at his home on Jan. 5, 2024.

Born in Mitchell County to Madge and Leonard Hollifield on June 10, 1943, he was a graduate of Harris High School in Spruce Pine.

Following graduation, he traveled to Wisconsin to pick peas, but a pea-picking career was not in his future. He...

Visit Obituary

Delores Smith Patterson

Jan 5, 2024

Delores Smith Patterson, 68, of Spruce Pine, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.

Delores was born in Mitchell County, NC on August 15, 1955, to the late Clarence Smith, Jr. and Dollie Davis Smith. She was a member of Spruce Pine Christian Church. She enjoyed bowling and had a special...

Visit Obituary

Priscilla Helen Dumas Silva

Jan 4, 2024

Priscilla Helen Dumas Silva, 92, of Marion, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Mission Hospital McDowell.

She was born in Argyle, Minnesota on April 1, 1931 to the late Albert and Flora Dumas. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Sheila Jones and Sandra Rich.

Priscilla worked for many years for Xerox and Friden’s...

Visit Obituary

Grover Lee Kiser

Jan 4, 2024

Grover Lee Kiser, 82, of Marion, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.

A native of Marion, he was born August 3, 1941 to the late John Millard Kiser, Sr. and Clara Wall Kiser. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Claude Kiser.

Grover was a proud veteran of...

Visit Obituary

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...

Visit Obituary

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...

Visit Obituary

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...

Visit Obituary

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...

Visit Obituary