Obituaries
Grady Stewart Elliott
Dec 5, 2024
On the evening of Thursday, December 5, 2024, Grady Stewart Elliott, 89, of Marion, departed this life at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton.
A native of Marion, Grady was born June 8, 1935 to the late Benjamin Rollins Elliott, Sr. and Hattie Eunice Cameron Elliott. He was also preceded in death by six siblings, Mary Margaret Elliott, Emily Mae Elliott...
Carl Edwin Allison
Dec 4, 2024
Carl Edwin Allison, 86, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at his residence.
Carl was born in McDowell County, NC on June 11, 1938 to the late Lloyd Tice Allison and Grace Mae Allison. He was married to his beloved wife of 62 years, Annie Mae Briggs Allison, who passed away in 2021. Carl was an avid softball player...
Angela Ollis Buchanan
Dec 3, 2024
Angela Marie Ollis Buchanan, age 66 went home to be with the Lord December 3, 2024, following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was a native of Mitchell County, NC. and a member of First Freewill Baptist Church in Spruce Pine, NC.
Angie was the owner and operator of Majestic Music in Spruce Pine, NC where she taught numerous students the...
Dwight Edward Wise
Dec 2, 2024
Dwight Edward Wise, 56, of Marion, NC, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024, at his residence.
Dwight was born in Canton, Ohio, on July 15, 1968, to the late Bessie J. Beam and Grady William Wise. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved camping, hunting, and fishing. Dwight enjoyed a life of solitude, but he loved spending time with his family...
Jason Daniel Harwood
Dec 1, 2024
Jason Daniel Harwood, age 46, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, December 1, 2024.
Jason was born at the McDowell Hospital on January 23, 1978 to Robert Ellis Harwood, Sr. and Darethy Ann Shuford Harwood, who preceded him in death.
He was known as a goodhearted person who always had a smile on his face. One of his...
Jennifer Lynn Mitchell Lewis
Nov 30, 2024
I am writing this from an airport in Seattle, Washington. Which is appropriate considering how Jennifer loved to travel.
This world has lost a little bit of its magic. My world has lost a lot of its magic.
Jennifer Lynn Lewis of Michigan, Florida, Illinois, California, South Carolina and lastly North Carolina has moved on to her next great adventure.
She battled cancer...
Timmy Brian Phillips
Nov 30, 2024
On the evening of Saturday, November 30, 2024, Timmy Brian Phillips, 66, of Old Fort, passed away peacefully at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center with his loving family by his side.
He was born on March 13, 1958 in Petersburg, Virginia. Timmy dedicated many years of his life to construction work. His skills were not only reflected in the quality of...
Clara Ruth Strickland Brinkley
Nov 30, 2024
Clara Ruth Strickland Brinkley, 86, of Marion, passed peacefully from this life on the morning of Saturday, November 30, 2024 while at the Cranberry House in Newland.
She was born in Madison County on November 17, 1938 to the late Merritt Strickland and Gertrude Rathbone Strickland.
Clara proudly retired from Galey and Lord, where she served as a cloth inspector for many...
Linda Danielle Herring
Nov 29, 2024
Linda Danielle Herring, 36, of Marion, departed this life on Friday, November 29, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
She was born in Burke County on December 10, 1987 to Anita Ray Creasman Herring and the late Danny Lawrence Herring, Jr.
Danielle’s life was characterized by her kind and generous spirit; she was often described as someone who would help anyone...
Lester Fender
Nov 28, 2024
Lester Fender (71), son of McKinley Fender and Hattie Elizabeth (Clark) Fender, was born in Marion, NC on February 7, 1953, and departed this life for his heavenly home on November 28, 2024.
He made Marion and surrounding communities his home his entire life. After his Mother’s death when he was seven years old, Lester lived the next 10 years at...
Leonard James Peek
Nov 26, 2024
Leonard James “Jay” Peek, 67, of Nebo, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Mission McDowell Hospital.
Leonard was born in Asheville, NC on March 28, 1957, to Shelba Jean McCall and the late Leonard Peek. He was married to his beloved wife of 51 years, Cathy Elaine Pierce Peek. Leonard enjoyed watching NASCAR, football, and wrestling. He had a great...
Cassandra Langford Epley
Nov 26, 2024
Cassandra Langford Epley, 53, of Old Fort, NC passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Mission Hospital.Cassandra was the daughter of the late Louise Searcy Langford and Richard Allen Langford of Fairview, NC. She was also preceeded in death by her grandparents, Mary Elizabeth Davis and James M. Searcy; her brother, Daryl G. Langford; and also her cats, Aurora and...
Jeff Mills
Nov 25, 2024
Dennis Jeffrey Mills, passed away on November 25, 2024 at Mission Hospital McDowell. Born in McDowell County on April 3, 1965, he lived a life marked by service, dedication, and a love for the outdoors.
Throughout his career, Jeff worked diligently for Dover Insulation and later for the State, ultimately for the North Carolina Department of Corrections. His commitment to service...
James Steven Newton
Nov 25, 2024
James Steven Newton, 63, of Nebo, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born in Alamance County on May 13, 1961 to the late Charles Alvin Newton and Mary Lou Finley Newton. Stevie, as he was known to most, will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor. He thoroughly enjoyed the company of family...
Mickey Glenn
Nov 25, 2024
Mickey Glenn, a respected figure in his community, passed away on November 25, 2024 at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Born on October 9, 1950, in McDowell County, he led a life characterized by his dedication to work and an unwavering commitment to family.
Mickey began his career at Drexel before later transitioning to Chadwicks, where he was known as...
Una Ward Burleson
Nov 24, 2024
At the request of the prayer of our Lord Jesus in John 17:24: “Father I will that they also whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory which thou hast given me, for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world,” our precious mother was called home on November 24,...
Alfred James Hicks
Nov 24, 2024
Alfred James Hicks, 77, of Marion, passed away on November 24th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Alfred was born in Mitchell County, NC on May 1st, 1947, to the late Melvin Hicks and Eula Mae Ledford Hicks. He was preceded in death by two sons, Michael Ledford Hicks and Michael Keith Hicks; and two brothers Jerald Hicks and Phillip Hicks.
Alfred...
Scott Peeler
Nov 22, 2024
Scott, 61, was born July 19, 1963, in Gastonia NC to the late Sarah Faye Greenway Peeler and David L. Peeler. He was a proud graduate of the Class of 1981 from Hunter Huss High School where he was drum captain of the Marching Huskies. Scott went on to obtain a Mechanical Drafting degree from Gaston College and later his...
Frederick Manuel Ortiz
Nov 21, 2024
Frederick Manuel Ortiz, 82, of Marion, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Fred was born on October 2, 1942, in Longmont, Colorado, to the late Rose Trujillo and Guadalupe Ortiz. He was married to the late Suzanne Ortiz, his wife of 48 years. Fred was very strong willed and very active throughout his life. He...
Lucille Lowery Smith
Nov 21, 2024
Lucille Lowery Smith, age 102, was born on August 26, 1922, in McDowell County, passed away peacefully on November 21 2024, at Summerset Court Nursing. Lucille, affectionately known for her warmth and generosity, was a cherished member of her community and a beloved aunt to numerous nieces and nephews.
Throughout life, Lucille found joy in the simple pleasures of sewing and...
Grady Stewart Elliott
Dec 5, 2024
On the evening of Thursday, December 5, 2024, Grady Stewart Elliott, 89, of Marion, departed this life at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton.
A native of Marion, Grady was born June 8, 1935 to the late Benjamin Rollins Elliott, Sr. and Hattie Eunice Cameron Elliott. He was also preceded in death by six siblings, Mary Margaret Elliott, Emily Mae Elliott...
Carl Edwin Allison
Dec 4, 2024
Carl Edwin Allison, 86, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at his residence.
Carl was born in McDowell County, NC on June 11, 1938 to the late Lloyd Tice Allison and Grace Mae Allison. He was married to his beloved wife of 62 years, Annie Mae Briggs Allison, who passed away in 2021. Carl was an avid softball player...
Angela Ollis Buchanan
Dec 3, 2024
Angela Marie Ollis Buchanan, age 66 went home to be with the Lord December 3, 2024, following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was a native of Mitchell County, NC. and a member of First Freewill Baptist Church in Spruce Pine, NC.
Angie was the owner and operator of Majestic Music in Spruce Pine, NC where she taught numerous students the...
Dwight Edward Wise
Dec 2, 2024
Dwight Edward Wise, 56, of Marion, NC, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024, at his residence.
Dwight was born in Canton, Ohio, on July 15, 1968, to the late Bessie J. Beam and Grady William Wise. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved camping, hunting, and fishing. Dwight enjoyed a life of solitude, but he loved spending time with his family...
Jason Daniel Harwood
Dec 1, 2024
Jason Daniel Harwood, age 46, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, December 1, 2024.
Jason was born at the McDowell Hospital on January 23, 1978 to Robert Ellis Harwood, Sr. and Darethy Ann Shuford Harwood, who preceded him in death.
He was known as a goodhearted person who always had a smile on his face. One of his...
Jennifer Lynn Mitchell Lewis
Nov 30, 2024
I am writing this from an airport in Seattle, Washington. Which is appropriate considering how Jennifer loved to travel.
This world has lost a little bit of its magic. My world has lost a lot of its magic.
Jennifer Lynn Lewis of Michigan, Florida, Illinois, California, South Carolina and lastly North Carolina has moved on to her next great adventure.
She battled cancer...
Timmy Brian Phillips
Nov 30, 2024
On the evening of Saturday, November 30, 2024, Timmy Brian Phillips, 66, of Old Fort, passed away peacefully at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center with his loving family by his side.
He was born on March 13, 1958 in Petersburg, Virginia. Timmy dedicated many years of his life to construction work. His skills were not only reflected in the quality of...
Clara Ruth Strickland Brinkley
Nov 30, 2024
Clara Ruth Strickland Brinkley, 86, of Marion, passed peacefully from this life on the morning of Saturday, November 30, 2024 while at the Cranberry House in Newland.
She was born in Madison County on November 17, 1938 to the late Merritt Strickland and Gertrude Rathbone Strickland.
Clara proudly retired from Galey and Lord, where she served as a cloth inspector for many...
Linda Danielle Herring
Nov 29, 2024
Linda Danielle Herring, 36, of Marion, departed this life on Friday, November 29, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
She was born in Burke County on December 10, 1987 to Anita Ray Creasman Herring and the late Danny Lawrence Herring, Jr.
Danielle’s life was characterized by her kind and generous spirit; she was often described as someone who would help anyone...
Lester Fender
Nov 28, 2024
Lester Fender (71), son of McKinley Fender and Hattie Elizabeth (Clark) Fender, was born in Marion, NC on February 7, 1953, and departed this life for his heavenly home on November 28, 2024.
He made Marion and surrounding communities his home his entire life. After his Mother’s death when he was seven years old, Lester lived the next 10 years at...
Leonard James Peek
Nov 26, 2024
Leonard James “Jay” Peek, 67, of Nebo, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Mission McDowell Hospital.
Leonard was born in Asheville, NC on March 28, 1957, to Shelba Jean McCall and the late Leonard Peek. He was married to his beloved wife of 51 years, Cathy Elaine Pierce Peek. Leonard enjoyed watching NASCAR, football, and wrestling. He had a great...
Cassandra Langford Epley
Nov 26, 2024
Cassandra Langford Epley, 53, of Old Fort, NC passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Mission Hospital.Cassandra was the daughter of the late Louise Searcy Langford and Richard Allen Langford of Fairview, NC. She was also preceeded in death by her grandparents, Mary Elizabeth Davis and James M. Searcy; her brother, Daryl G. Langford; and also her cats, Aurora and...
Jeff Mills
Nov 25, 2024
Dennis Jeffrey Mills, passed away on November 25, 2024 at Mission Hospital McDowell. Born in McDowell County on April 3, 1965, he lived a life marked by service, dedication, and a love for the outdoors.
Throughout his career, Jeff worked diligently for Dover Insulation and later for the State, ultimately for the North Carolina Department of Corrections. His commitment to service...
James Steven Newton
Nov 25, 2024
James Steven Newton, 63, of Nebo, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born in Alamance County on May 13, 1961 to the late Charles Alvin Newton and Mary Lou Finley Newton. Stevie, as he was known to most, will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor. He thoroughly enjoyed the company of family...
Mickey Glenn
Nov 25, 2024
Mickey Glenn, a respected figure in his community, passed away on November 25, 2024 at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Born on October 9, 1950, in McDowell County, he led a life characterized by his dedication to work and an unwavering commitment to family.
Mickey began his career at Drexel before later transitioning to Chadwicks, where he was known as...
Una Ward Burleson
Nov 24, 2024
At the request of the prayer of our Lord Jesus in John 17:24: “Father I will that they also whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory which thou hast given me, for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world,” our precious mother was called home on November 24,...
Alfred James Hicks
Nov 24, 2024
Alfred James Hicks, 77, of Marion, passed away on November 24th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Alfred was born in Mitchell County, NC on May 1st, 1947, to the late Melvin Hicks and Eula Mae Ledford Hicks. He was preceded in death by two sons, Michael Ledford Hicks and Michael Keith Hicks; and two brothers Jerald Hicks and Phillip Hicks.
Alfred...
Scott Peeler
Nov 22, 2024
Scott, 61, was born July 19, 1963, in Gastonia NC to the late Sarah Faye Greenway Peeler and David L. Peeler. He was a proud graduate of the Class of 1981 from Hunter Huss High School where he was drum captain of the Marching Huskies. Scott went on to obtain a Mechanical Drafting degree from Gaston College and later his...
Frederick Manuel Ortiz
Nov 21, 2024
Frederick Manuel Ortiz, 82, of Marion, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Fred was born on October 2, 1942, in Longmont, Colorado, to the late Rose Trujillo and Guadalupe Ortiz. He was married to the late Suzanne Ortiz, his wife of 48 years. Fred was very strong willed and very active throughout his life. He...
Lucille Lowery Smith
Nov 21, 2024
Lucille Lowery Smith, age 102, was born on August 26, 1922, in McDowell County, passed away peacefully on November 21 2024, at Summerset Court Nursing. Lucille, affectionately known for her warmth and generosity, was a cherished member of her community and a beloved aunt to numerous nieces and nephews.
Throughout life, Lucille found joy in the simple pleasures of sewing and...
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