Obituaries

Darrel Eugene Gentry

Darrel Eugene Gentry

Jan 7, 2018

Darrel Eugene Gentry, age 56, of Marion, NC passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Memorial Campus.

Darrel was born September 24, 1961 in McDowell County, NC to the late Oscar McKinley Gentry and Christine Freshour Gentry.    

Left behind to cherish his memories are his daughter, Ashley Hartsell (Toby); two grandchildren, Renleigh and Averie Hartsell; one sister, Teresa Gentry;...

Jack Perry Bruner

Jack Perry Bruner

Jan 7, 2018

 

 

Mr. Jack Perry Bruner, age 90, formerly of Marion, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at the Mitchell House in Spruce Pine.

 

In keeping with Mr. Bruner's wishes no services will be held.

James Worth Stacy

James Worth Stacy

Jan 6, 2018

Rev. James Worth Stacy, Sr., age 95, of Marion, NC went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Mountain Ridge Health & Rehabilitation.

Mr. Stacy was born February 27, 1922 in McDowell County, NC. 

A Private Burial will be held at McDowell Memorial Park.

Charles R. Huskins

Charles R. Huskins

Jan 4, 2018

Charles R. Huskins, age 75, of Lenoir, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care-Kirkwood in Lenoir with his loving family by his side. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on June 29, 1942, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Grace Condrey Huskins. 

He was...

Hubert Harry Burleson

Hubert Harry Burleson

Jan 3, 2018

 

 

Hubert Harry Burleson, age 82, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  Born in McDowell County on January 14, 1935, he was the son of the late Herbert and Viola Thomas Burleson.

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin infant brother;...

John Steven Phillips

John Steven Phillips

Jan 2, 2018

John Steven Phillips, age 63, of Morganton, NC passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation in Spruce Pine, NC.

Mr. Phillips was born March 10, 1954 in Burke County, NC to Jacqueline Doris Willis Webb of Morganton, NC and to the late Melvin Eugene Phillips.  He was a free spirit and loved to dance.  Even...

Jerry Junior Trantham

Jerry Junior Trantham

Jan 2, 2018

Jerry Junior Trantham, age 68, of Marion, NC passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Trantham was born November 30, 1949 in Catawba County, NC to Evelyn McMahan Dalton and to the late Merrit Junior Trantham.  He worked as a handyman and enjoyed fixing anything mechanical. 

In addition to his mother, left...

Roni Thomas

Roni Thomas

Dec 30, 2017

 

Roni Thomas, age 45, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at her residence.  The daughter of the late Ronnie and Peggy Fisher Thomas, she was born in McDowell County on December 07, 1972.

 

A loving sister, aunt and friend, Roni was a member of Gethsemane Free Will Baptist Church in Marion. 

 

Left...

Bertie Jean Easterling

Bertie Jean Easterling

Dec 30, 2017

 

Bertie Jean Pool Easterling, age 73, of Forest City, North Carolina and formally of Angleton, Texas, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at her home in Forest City with her family by her side.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on August 13, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Bertie Harris Pool.

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Rev. Stephen W. Greene

Rev. Stephen W. Greene

Dec 28, 2017

 

On the afternoon of Thursday, December 28, 2017 while surrounded by his loving family, Rev. Stephen W. Greene, age 71, of the Pleasant Gardens community, went home to be with the Lord at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.   Born in McDowell County on September 4, 1946, he was the son of Ruby Greene and the late...

Elizabeth "Lib" Wright

Elizabeth "Lib" Wright

Dec 27, 2017

Ms. Elizabeth "Lib" Parris Wright, age 79 of Nebo, passed away at Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville NC on Wednesday December 27, 2017. 

Ms. Wright was born June 19, 1938 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Carl Parris and Ola Mae Stamey Parris.  She was a very active member of Faith Chapel until her illness.

In addition to her parents,...

Nadene Boyd

Nadene Boyd

Dec 27, 2017

 

Nadene Wisener Boyd, age 69, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital.  A native of Burke County, North Carolina, born March 31, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Vivian Bounouse Wisener. 

 

Nadene, who enjoyed cooking, loved spending time with her family and cats.

 

She is...

Gladys Hollifield

Gladys Hollifield

Dec 27, 2017

 

Mrs. Gladys Hollifield, age 92, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at her home in Marion.  Her loving family was by her side.  Gladys was the daughter of the late Henry and Nannie Allison.  She was born on September 6, 1925 near Andrews Geyser in Old Fort.

 

Gladys was well known across McDowell County. ...

Randy Keith Conner

Randy Keith Conner

Dec 26, 2017

Randy Keith Conner, age 68, of Union Mills passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at St. Joseph Campus in Asheville.

Mr. Conner was born March 22, 1949 in McDowell County, NC to the late Charles Fred Conner and Dollie Jane Poteat Conner.  He worked as a carpenter and was a very intelligent and talented man.  His hobbies were gardening and...

Gladys Helms

Gladys Helms

Dec 26, 2017

Gladys Moody Helms, age 93, of Marion, NC went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Rose Hill Retirement Community.

Mrs. Helms was born April 7, 1924 in Clay County, NC to the late Carl and Nancy Elizabeth Caldwell Moody.  She retired from Marion Manufacturing after 30 years of service and was a member of East Marion...

Jack Keys

Jack Keys

Dec 21, 2017

 

Jack Keys, age 76, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  Born in Baltimore City, Maryland on June 23, 1941, he was the son of the late Ed and Catherine Keys.

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Harold Alexander Collins, III

Harold Alexander Collins, III

Dec 21, 2017

Harold Alexander Collins, III, infant, was delivered directly into the arms of Jesus Thursday, December 21, 2017 at McDowell Hospital.  He is the son of Harold Collins and Chanda Henry of Marion, NC.

No services will be held at this time.  Memorialization will be by cremation.

Clyde Eugene Williams

Clyde Eugene Williams

Dec 20, 2017

Clyde Eugene Williams, age 75, of Marion, NC went Home Wednesday, December 20, 2017 in the presence of his cherished family at John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.

Mr. Williams was born the fourteenth day of the fifth month of forty-two in McDowell County, NC to the late George Clarence Williams and Cora Belle Johnson Williams.  He retired...

Mary E. Stevens

Mary E. Stevens

Dec 19, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Nelms Stevens, age 87, of Black Mountain, NC passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Mountain Ridge Health & Rehab.

Mrs. Stevens was born August 31, 1930 in Buncombe County, NC to the late Gordon Thornton Nelms and Emma Lou Thompson Nelms. 

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, George...

Charlie Childers

Charlie Childers

Dec 19, 2017

Charlie Raye Patton Childers, age 95, of Nebo, NC passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Deer Park Health & Rehab, surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Childers was born March 7, 1922 in Burke County, NC to the late Charlie Logan Patton and Della Minerva Epley Patton.  She retired from Drexel Furniture after 43 years of service and was a...

Darrel Eugene Gentry

Darrel Eugene Gentry

Jan 7, 2018

Darrel Eugene Gentry, age 56, of Marion, NC passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Memorial Campus.

Darrel was born September 24, 1961 in McDowell County, NC to the late Oscar McKinley Gentry and Christine Freshour Gentry.    

Left behind to cherish his memories are his daughter, Ashley Hartsell (Toby); two grandchildren, Renleigh and Averie Hartsell; one sister, Teresa Gentry;...

Jack Perry Bruner

Jack Perry Bruner

Jan 7, 2018

 

 

Mr. Jack Perry Bruner, age 90, formerly of Marion, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at the Mitchell House in Spruce Pine.

 

In keeping with Mr. Bruner's wishes no services will be held.

James Worth Stacy

James Worth Stacy

Jan 6, 2018

Rev. James Worth Stacy, Sr., age 95, of Marion, NC went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Mountain Ridge Health & Rehabilitation.

Mr. Stacy was born February 27, 1922 in McDowell County, NC. 

A Private Burial will be held at McDowell Memorial Park.

Charles R. Huskins

Charles R. Huskins

Jan 4, 2018

Charles R. Huskins, age 75, of Lenoir, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care-Kirkwood in Lenoir with his loving family by his side. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on June 29, 1942, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Grace Condrey Huskins. 

He was...

Hubert Harry Burleson

Hubert Harry Burleson

Jan 3, 2018

 

 

Hubert Harry Burleson, age 82, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  Born in McDowell County on January 14, 1935, he was the son of the late Herbert and Viola Thomas Burleson.

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin infant brother;...

John Steven Phillips

John Steven Phillips

Jan 2, 2018

John Steven Phillips, age 63, of Morganton, NC passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation in Spruce Pine, NC.

Mr. Phillips was born March 10, 1954 in Burke County, NC to Jacqueline Doris Willis Webb of Morganton, NC and to the late Melvin Eugene Phillips.  He was a free spirit and loved to dance.  Even...

Jerry Junior Trantham

Jerry Junior Trantham

Jan 2, 2018

Jerry Junior Trantham, age 68, of Marion, NC passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Trantham was born November 30, 1949 in Catawba County, NC to Evelyn McMahan Dalton and to the late Merrit Junior Trantham.  He worked as a handyman and enjoyed fixing anything mechanical. 

In addition to his mother, left...

Roni Thomas

Roni Thomas

Dec 30, 2017

 

Roni Thomas, age 45, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at her residence.  The daughter of the late Ronnie and Peggy Fisher Thomas, she was born in McDowell County on December 07, 1972.

 

A loving sister, aunt and friend, Roni was a member of Gethsemane Free Will Baptist Church in Marion. 

 

Left...

Bertie Jean Easterling

Bertie Jean Easterling

Dec 30, 2017

 

Bertie Jean Pool Easterling, age 73, of Forest City, North Carolina and formally of Angleton, Texas, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at her home in Forest City with her family by her side.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on August 13, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Bertie Harris Pool.

...

Rev. Stephen W. Greene

Rev. Stephen W. Greene

Dec 28, 2017

 

On the afternoon of Thursday, December 28, 2017 while surrounded by his loving family, Rev. Stephen W. Greene, age 71, of the Pleasant Gardens community, went home to be with the Lord at St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.   Born in McDowell County on September 4, 1946, he was the son of Ruby Greene and the late...

Elizabeth "Lib" Wright

Elizabeth "Lib" Wright

Dec 27, 2017

Ms. Elizabeth "Lib" Parris Wright, age 79 of Nebo, passed away at Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville NC on Wednesday December 27, 2017. 

Ms. Wright was born June 19, 1938 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Carl Parris and Ola Mae Stamey Parris.  She was a very active member of Faith Chapel until her illness.

In addition to her parents,...

Nadene Boyd

Nadene Boyd

Dec 27, 2017

 

Nadene Wisener Boyd, age 69, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital.  A native of Burke County, North Carolina, born March 31, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Vivian Bounouse Wisener. 

 

Nadene, who enjoyed cooking, loved spending time with her family and cats.

 

She is...

Gladys Hollifield

Gladys Hollifield

Dec 27, 2017

 

Mrs. Gladys Hollifield, age 92, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at her home in Marion.  Her loving family was by her side.  Gladys was the daughter of the late Henry and Nannie Allison.  She was born on September 6, 1925 near Andrews Geyser in Old Fort.

 

Gladys was well known across McDowell County. ...

Randy Keith Conner

Randy Keith Conner

Dec 26, 2017

Randy Keith Conner, age 68, of Union Mills passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at St. Joseph Campus in Asheville.

Mr. Conner was born March 22, 1949 in McDowell County, NC to the late Charles Fred Conner and Dollie Jane Poteat Conner.  He worked as a carpenter and was a very intelligent and talented man.  His hobbies were gardening and...

Gladys Helms

Gladys Helms

Dec 26, 2017

Gladys Moody Helms, age 93, of Marion, NC went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Rose Hill Retirement Community.

Mrs. Helms was born April 7, 1924 in Clay County, NC to the late Carl and Nancy Elizabeth Caldwell Moody.  She retired from Marion Manufacturing after 30 years of service and was a member of East Marion...

Jack Keys

Jack Keys

Dec 21, 2017

 

Jack Keys, age 76, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  Born in Baltimore City, Maryland on June 23, 1941, he was the son of the late Ed and Catherine Keys.

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Harold Alexander Collins, III

Harold Alexander Collins, III

Dec 21, 2017

Harold Alexander Collins, III, infant, was delivered directly into the arms of Jesus Thursday, December 21, 2017 at McDowell Hospital.  He is the son of Harold Collins and Chanda Henry of Marion, NC.

No services will be held at this time.  Memorialization will be by cremation.

Clyde Eugene Williams

Clyde Eugene Williams

Dec 20, 2017

Clyde Eugene Williams, age 75, of Marion, NC went Home Wednesday, December 20, 2017 in the presence of his cherished family at John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.

Mr. Williams was born the fourteenth day of the fifth month of forty-two in McDowell County, NC to the late George Clarence Williams and Cora Belle Johnson Williams.  He retired...

Mary E. Stevens

Mary E. Stevens

Dec 19, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Nelms Stevens, age 87, of Black Mountain, NC passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Mountain Ridge Health & Rehab.

Mrs. Stevens was born August 31, 1930 in Buncombe County, NC to the late Gordon Thornton Nelms and Emma Lou Thompson Nelms. 

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, George...

Charlie Childers

Charlie Childers

Dec 19, 2017

Charlie Raye Patton Childers, age 95, of Nebo, NC passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Deer Park Health & Rehab, surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Childers was born March 7, 1922 in Burke County, NC to the late Charlie Logan Patton and Della Minerva Epley Patton.  She retired from Drexel Furniture after 43 years of service and was a...