Obituaries

Harvey Cleveland Smith

Feb 14, 2023

Harvey Cleveland Smith, 77, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

He was born in Newport News, Virginia on December 29, 1945 to the late Theodore Roosevelt Smith and Dorothy Davis Smith. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Frances Smith.

Harvey worked for many years...

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Jane Ellen Jarrett Bibbee

Feb 13, 2023

On the evening of February 13th, 2023, Jane Ellen Jarrett Bibbee, 83, of Marion, NC, passed away after a prolonged battle with dementia. She died at her home surrounded by her loving husband and daughters. A native of Charleston, WV, Jane Ellen was born on July 7th, 1939, to the late Thornton Jackson Jarrett and Margaret Irene Tully Jarrett....

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Jack Eugene Silver

Feb 13, 2023

On Monday afternoon, February 13, 2023, Jack Eugene Silver, 65, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly at his home.

A native of Marion, Jack was born August 12, 1957 to the late Carl Eugene Silver and Mary Ruth Lane Silver.

Jack was a true jack of all trades. He worked in construction all his life and was...

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Lillian Mae Wyatt Roland

Feb 12, 2023

Lillian Mae Wyatt Roland, 96, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Sunday evening, February 12, 2023 at her home.

She was born March 2, 1926 to the late Walter and Evelyn Wright Wyatt.

Lillian was a member of Trinity Hill Free Will Baptist Church. She was a faithful pastor’s wife and a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed...

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Victor Baron Conley

Feb 11, 2023

Victor Baron Conley, 61, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 11, 2023 at his home.

He was born May 23, 1961 to the late Vance Conley, Jr. and Doris Borders Conley.

Victor was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked in several manufacturing plants over the years and finished his career in the...

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Laura Ann Robinette Hall

Feb 10, 2023

Laura Ann Robinette Hall, 81, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at her home.

A native of Marion, Laura was born November 8, 1941 to the late John Harold Robinette and Sallie Owensby Robinette.

After a career in local mills, Laura worked in several restaurants as a cook. She truly enjoyed feeding people both...

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Gracie Marie Ferrell Henry

Feb 10, 2023

Gracie Marie Ferrell Henry, 71, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

A native of San Diego, California, Gracie was born June 20, 1951 to the late Emmanuel and Grace Williams Ferrell.

Gracie loved animals of all kinds, especially horses and birds. She was a skilled painter and enjoyed drawing,...

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Margaret Augusta Brown Surratt

Feb 10, 2023

Margaret Augusta Brown Surratt, 83, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at Mission Hospital McDowell.

She was born in McDowell County on May 14, 1939 to the late George Washington Brown and Effie Mae McKinney Brown.

Margaret was a very Godly woman who read her Bible daily and prayed often. She could often...

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Ransom Floyd Hicks

Feb 10, 2023

Ransom “Sam” Hicks, 72, of Marion, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at McDowell Hospital. He was born in McDowell County to the late Floyd Etis Hicks and Laura Woody Hicks.

Mr. Hicks was a proud Veteran who served in Vietnam, where he received the Bronze Star. He was known as a loving husband, father and grandfather

He loved...

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Alvis Gene Hendren

Feb 9, 2023

Mr. Alvis “Gene” Hendren, age 77, of Old Fort, NC transitioned to his heavenly home peacefully while surrounded by his loving wife and friends following a brief illness. He fought hard to remain here with those he loved but on Thursday, February 9, 2023 the good Lord took him home.

Gene was born in Knoxville, TN on April 13,...

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Carol Ann Walker

Feb 9, 2023

Carol Ann Walker passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 9, 2023 in her home surrounded by her loved ones. She succumbed to gastric cancer after being diagnosed in July of 2022.

She was born in Mt. Kisco, New York on July 4th, 1950 to John Ransom Rogge, and Marion Jane Moseman Rogge.

Carol was a proud resident of...

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Bula Dean Stafford Blackwell

Feb 9, 2023

Bula Dean Stafford Blackwell 80, of Marion, passed away on the morning of Thursday, February 9, 2023 at her residence.

Bula was born in Avery County to the late Glenn Stafford and Josephine Burleson Stafford on September 20, 1942. She is also preceded in death by her husband, William Carroll Blackwell.

She was a member of Hefner Memorial Baptist Church...

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Truman Duncan

Feb 8, 2023

S. Truman Duncan, 77, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton.

Mr. Duncan was born in McDowell County, NC on August 22, 1945. He was the son of the late Samuel Rufus Duncan and Isabelle Turner Duncan. He was married to his wife of forty four years, Grace Nevada...

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Beverly Ann Grindstaff Romine

Feb 7, 2023

Beverly Ann Grindstaff Romine 65, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family and friends.

Beverly was born in McDowell County on January 3, 1958 to the late Paul Grindstaff and Lorene Jordan Grindstaff. She attended Old Fort Free Will Baptist Church. Beverly enjoyed visiting antique stores, thrift shops, trade lots and...

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William Allen Clayton

Feb 7, 2023

William Allen Clayton, 56, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday morning, February 7, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

He was born in Miami Beach, Florida on September 10, 1966 to Jane Caroline Bordle Lamm and the late Ronald Arthur Clayton, Sr.

Bill mainly worked with sheetrock, but had a talent for many things and could do...

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George Emory Williams, Jr.

Feb 6, 2023

George Emory Williams, Jr., 68, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 6, 2023.

A native of Marion, he was born July 8, 1954 to the late George Emory Williams and Fannie Maude Gaddy Williams.

George was a simple man with big dreams. He received great joy by helping others, even when he really didn’t have...

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Joseph Hubert Elliott

Feb 5, 2023

Joseph Hubert Elliott, age 74, passed away Sunday morning, February 5 at his home with those he loved nearby. Joe was born in McDowell County to Mack David Elliott, Sr. and Bernice Bowman Elliott on March 5, 1948. His parents preceded him in death. Joe was a member of Story Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Following graduation from Marion High School,...

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Dr. Harold Dean Simpson, Sr.

Feb 4, 2023

Harold Dean was born July 12, 1934, just north of Berry, Alabama. He grew up on a farm and graduated from Berry High School. Dean accepted the call to be ordained a Southern Baptist Minister when he was 18 years old. He graduated from Florence State University with bachelors' degrees in English, History, Chemistry, and Biology. Dean continued his education,...

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Carolyn June Ledford

Feb 4, 2023

Carolyn June Edwards Ledford, 86, of Marion, went to her Heavenly Home Saturday, February 4, 2023, at her residence.

Carolyn was born in McDowell County, NC to the late Carl Edwards and Mamie Hollifield Edwards. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. Carolyn enjoyed baking cakes and making candy. She especially enjoyed making fudge. Carolyn...

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Rebecca Ann Bailey Knupp

Feb 3, 2023

Rebecca Ann Bailey Knupp, 93, of Old Fort, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.

Rebecca was born on April 3, 1929 to the late Joseph Grayson Bailey and Cassie Burgin Bailey in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Knupp; son John...

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