Obituaries
Gloria "Gayle" Carver
Oct 18, 2022
Gloria “Gayle” McGinnis Carver, 75, passed away Tuesday morning, October 18, 2022 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Gayle was born July 27, 1947 in McDowell County to the late James Young McGinnis and Elizabeth Chester McGinnis.
She was known as a very giving person who loved to help others. Gayle loved gardening but mostly loved spending time with her family....
Barbara Jean Searcy Freeman
Oct 18, 2022
Barbara Jean Freeman, 85, of Nebo, passed away October 18, 2022 at home under Hospice Care. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was known as a great Christian lady who attended church all her life.
She is preceded in death by husband, Felix Freeman; parents, Julian and Leona Searcy and siblings Lois, Boyce and Diane.
Barbara is survived...
David Lynn Deal
Oct 18, 2022
David Lynn Deal, 65, of Nebo, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022.
David was born November 22, 1956 in Alexander County to Conley Lee Deal and the late Helen Brookshire Deal.
No services are planned at this time.
Doris Walston
Oct 17, 2022
Doris Elizabeth Wease Walston, 93, of Nebo, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022, at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation in Nebo.
In accordance with her wishes, no services will be held.
Christopher Lee VanDyke
Oct 16, 2022
Christopher Lee VanDyke passed away on the morning of Sunday, October 16, 2022 at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Burke County.
Christopher was born on April 12, 1969 in Burke County to the late Jerry Lee VanDyke and Mary Evelyn White VanDyke. He was an avid golfer He also loved the Atlanta Braves and the Carolina Tarheels. Christopher formally helped...
Donald C. Ledford
Oct 15, 2022
Donald Clyde Ledford, 73, passed away on Saturday, October 15, after a period of declining health. Don was born on March 30, 1949, to Jack and Ruby Rathbone Ledford.
Don was a proud US Army Veteran, who served our country during the Vietnam War. In the army, Don was trained and served as a Manual Morse Code Technician, a job...
Chester Ned Trantham
Oct 15, 2022
Chester Ned Trantham, age 90, passed away on October 15, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Haywood County, North Carolina on August 7, 1932, to the late Homer Jasper and Lizzie Mae West Trantham.
Chester was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed working in the garden, fishing, raising his chickens and also riding through the...
Robert Leslie Jones
Oct 14, 2022
Robert Leslie Jones, 60, of Marion, NC, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022, in Marion.
Robert was born in McDowell County, NC, on April 6, 1962, to the late Linda Lee Jones. He was a professional tree cutter who loved the outdoors. Robert was a kind and loving man who had a great sense of humor....
Therman Luther Lytle
Oct 12, 2022
Therman Luther Lytle 92, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away at Charles George VA Medical Center on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.
Therman was born on November 03, 1929 in McDowell County to the late Floyd Luther Lytle and Ella Mae Smith Lytle. He was a proud US Army Veteran and was a faithful and wise man who honored his...
Terrance Douglas Willis
Oct 11, 2022
Terrance Douglas “Doug” Willis, originally of Spruce Pine, NC passed away on the evening of October 11, 2022 at the age of 66.
A long time resident of Marion, Doug is survived by Donna, his loving wife of 48 years. His daughter, Heather Foster of Marion; his daughter, Charity Webb (Daniel) of Marion; his son, Adam Willis (Amy) of Old...
Michael Alvin McCall M.D.
Oct 10, 2022
Dr. Mike McCall, 95, passed away peacefully of natural causes Monday evening, closely attended by his son Palmer, Autumn Care nurses, and caregivers.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Joyce Palmer McCall, native of Fort Pierce, Florida.
Dr. Mike was born in Marion on May 1, 1927, the youngest of six children.
He was predeceased by his...
Darrell Delane Hazelwood
Oct 10, 2022
Darrell Delane Hazelwood, 80, of Old Fort, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord with his wife by his side on Monday, October 10, 2022 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
He was born in Stuart, Virginia on December 01, 1941 to the late William and Edith Hall Hazelwood.
Darrell was known as an honest, hardworking...
Sarah Hensley Good
Oct 9, 2022
Sarah Hensley Good, age 102, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, October 09, 2022 after a period of declining health. Sarah was born February 15, 1920 in Buncombe County, North Carolina to Thomas A. and Cora Burleson Hensley.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Reid “Buck” Good, Jr. who died in 2004, and a grandson, Travis...
Dallas "Bucky" Spencer Reep
Oct 8, 2022
Dallas “Bucky” Spencer Reep, 87, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday morning, October 08, 2022 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
Bucky is survived by his wife of 35 years, Sally Smith Reep; four children, Christopher Reep, Brian Reep (Ann), Robert Garrison III, and Maria Cloer (Kevin); ten grandchildren, Nicholas Reep, Whitney Reep, Carolyn Reep, Bradley Reep, Landon Mariani, Ella Garrison,...
James “Ken” Kenneth Dellinger
Oct 8, 2022
James “Ken” Dellinger, age 79, passed away on Saturday, October 08, 2022. He was born on December 23, 1942, to the late Tom and Cassie Brewer Dellinger.
Ken attended Yancey Street Baptist Church in Marion, North Carolina. He loved to hunt, fish and play cards with his Lodge family. Ken was a loving father, brother, grandfather and will be...
Carroll Douglas Robinson
Oct 6, 2022
Carroll Douglas Robinson, 67, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, October 06, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
He was born in Marion on March 26, 1955 to Beulah Wilson Blankenship and the late Olis Robinson. His wife, Donna James, also precedes him in death. Carroll enjoyed walking and being outside enjoying nature’s beauty.
In addition to...
Eric Douglas Slaughter
Oct 6, 2022
Mr. Eric Douglas Slaughter, age 50, of Barnardsville NC, passed away, Thursday October 6, 2022 at his residence.
No services are planned at this time.
George Howard Austin
Oct 3, 2022
George Howard Austin, 78, of Nebo, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Mr. Austin was born in McDowell County, NC on May 31, 1944, to the late Frank Austin and Louise Biggerstaff Austin. He proudly served in the U.S. Army National Guard. Mr. Austin loved horses and other animals,...
Edith Lourine Pressley Crisp
Oct 3, 2022
On October 3, 2022, Edith Lourine Pressley Crisp, age 101, of Marion, North Carolina, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior. Edith was born on April 22, 1921 in Asheville, North Carolina to the late William and Georgia Pressley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Crisp; sons-in-law, Irland...
Cyndi Louise Lash Banner
Oct 2, 2022
Cyndi Louise Lash Banner, 62, of Old Fort, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 02, 2022 at her home.
She was born in Mocksville, North Carolina on June 11, 1960 to the late Joseph Lash and Etta Mae Loggins Lash.
Cyndi was a loving wife and sister. She had many friends who...
Gloria "Gayle" Carver
Oct 18, 2022
Gloria “Gayle” McGinnis Carver, 75, passed away Tuesday morning, October 18, 2022 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Gayle was born July 27, 1947 in McDowell County to the late James Young McGinnis and Elizabeth Chester McGinnis.
She was known as a very giving person who loved to help others. Gayle loved gardening but mostly loved spending time with her family....
Barbara Jean Searcy Freeman
Oct 18, 2022
Barbara Jean Freeman, 85, of Nebo, passed away October 18, 2022 at home under Hospice Care. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was known as a great Christian lady who attended church all her life.
She is preceded in death by husband, Felix Freeman; parents, Julian and Leona Searcy and siblings Lois, Boyce and Diane.
Barbara is survived...
David Lynn Deal
Oct 18, 2022
David Lynn Deal, 65, of Nebo, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022.
David was born November 22, 1956 in Alexander County to Conley Lee Deal and the late Helen Brookshire Deal.
No services are planned at this time.
Doris Walston
Oct 17, 2022
Doris Elizabeth Wease Walston, 93, of Nebo, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022, at Deer Park Health and Rehabilitation in Nebo.
In accordance with her wishes, no services will be held.
Christopher Lee VanDyke
Oct 16, 2022
Christopher Lee VanDyke passed away on the morning of Sunday, October 16, 2022 at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Burke County.
Christopher was born on April 12, 1969 in Burke County to the late Jerry Lee VanDyke and Mary Evelyn White VanDyke. He was an avid golfer He also loved the Atlanta Braves and the Carolina Tarheels. Christopher formally helped...
Donald C. Ledford
Oct 15, 2022
Donald Clyde Ledford, 73, passed away on Saturday, October 15, after a period of declining health. Don was born on March 30, 1949, to Jack and Ruby Rathbone Ledford.
Don was a proud US Army Veteran, who served our country during the Vietnam War. In the army, Don was trained and served as a Manual Morse Code Technician, a job...
Chester Ned Trantham
Oct 15, 2022
Chester Ned Trantham, age 90, passed away on October 15, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Haywood County, North Carolina on August 7, 1932, to the late Homer Jasper and Lizzie Mae West Trantham.
Chester was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed working in the garden, fishing, raising his chickens and also riding through the...
Robert Leslie Jones
Oct 14, 2022
Robert Leslie Jones, 60, of Marion, NC, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022, in Marion.
Robert was born in McDowell County, NC, on April 6, 1962, to the late Linda Lee Jones. He was a professional tree cutter who loved the outdoors. Robert was a kind and loving man who had a great sense of humor....
Therman Luther Lytle
Oct 12, 2022
Therman Luther Lytle 92, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away at Charles George VA Medical Center on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.
Therman was born on November 03, 1929 in McDowell County to the late Floyd Luther Lytle and Ella Mae Smith Lytle. He was a proud US Army Veteran and was a faithful and wise man who honored his...
Terrance Douglas Willis
Oct 11, 2022
Terrance Douglas “Doug” Willis, originally of Spruce Pine, NC passed away on the evening of October 11, 2022 at the age of 66.
A long time resident of Marion, Doug is survived by Donna, his loving wife of 48 years. His daughter, Heather Foster of Marion; his daughter, Charity Webb (Daniel) of Marion; his son, Adam Willis (Amy) of Old...
Michael Alvin McCall M.D.
Oct 10, 2022
Dr. Mike McCall, 95, passed away peacefully of natural causes Monday evening, closely attended by his son Palmer, Autumn Care nurses, and caregivers.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Joyce Palmer McCall, native of Fort Pierce, Florida.
Dr. Mike was born in Marion on May 1, 1927, the youngest of six children.
He was predeceased by his...
Darrell Delane Hazelwood
Oct 10, 2022
Darrell Delane Hazelwood, 80, of Old Fort, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord with his wife by his side on Monday, October 10, 2022 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
He was born in Stuart, Virginia on December 01, 1941 to the late William and Edith Hall Hazelwood.
Darrell was known as an honest, hardworking...
Sarah Hensley Good
Oct 9, 2022
Sarah Hensley Good, age 102, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, October 09, 2022 after a period of declining health. Sarah was born February 15, 1920 in Buncombe County, North Carolina to Thomas A. and Cora Burleson Hensley.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Reid “Buck” Good, Jr. who died in 2004, and a grandson, Travis...
Dallas "Bucky" Spencer Reep
Oct 8, 2022
Dallas “Bucky” Spencer Reep, 87, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday morning, October 08, 2022 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
Bucky is survived by his wife of 35 years, Sally Smith Reep; four children, Christopher Reep, Brian Reep (Ann), Robert Garrison III, and Maria Cloer (Kevin); ten grandchildren, Nicholas Reep, Whitney Reep, Carolyn Reep, Bradley Reep, Landon Mariani, Ella Garrison,...
James “Ken” Kenneth Dellinger
Oct 8, 2022
James “Ken” Dellinger, age 79, passed away on Saturday, October 08, 2022. He was born on December 23, 1942, to the late Tom and Cassie Brewer Dellinger.
Ken attended Yancey Street Baptist Church in Marion, North Carolina. He loved to hunt, fish and play cards with his Lodge family. Ken was a loving father, brother, grandfather and will be...
Carroll Douglas Robinson
Oct 6, 2022
Carroll Douglas Robinson, 67, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, October 06, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
He was born in Marion on March 26, 1955 to Beulah Wilson Blankenship and the late Olis Robinson. His wife, Donna James, also precedes him in death. Carroll enjoyed walking and being outside enjoying nature’s beauty.
In addition to...
Eric Douglas Slaughter
Oct 6, 2022
Mr. Eric Douglas Slaughter, age 50, of Barnardsville NC, passed away, Thursday October 6, 2022 at his residence.
No services are planned at this time.
George Howard Austin
Oct 3, 2022
George Howard Austin, 78, of Nebo, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Mr. Austin was born in McDowell County, NC on May 31, 1944, to the late Frank Austin and Louise Biggerstaff Austin. He proudly served in the U.S. Army National Guard. Mr. Austin loved horses and other animals,...
Edith Lourine Pressley Crisp
Oct 3, 2022
On October 3, 2022, Edith Lourine Pressley Crisp, age 101, of Marion, North Carolina, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior. Edith was born on April 22, 1921 in Asheville, North Carolina to the late William and Georgia Pressley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Crisp; sons-in-law, Irland...
Cyndi Louise Lash Banner
Oct 2, 2022
Cyndi Louise Lash Banner, 62, of Old Fort, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 02, 2022 at her home.
She was born in Mocksville, North Carolina on June 11, 1960 to the late Joseph Lash and Etta Mae Loggins Lash.
Cyndi was a loving wife and sister. She had many friends who...
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