Obituaries

Orville Phillips

Orville Phillips

Dec 4, 2017

 

 

Orville “Chuck” Phillips, age 78, of Ft. Meyers, Florida, entered his eternal home Monday, December 4, 2017 after several months of declining health.

 

Orville was born April 14, 1939 to the late Raymond and Belle McCurry Phillips of Burnsville, North Carolina.  He was a retired Machinist with General Motors Auto Design of Warren, Michigan with 38 years of...

Mickie Lynn Nix

Mickie Lynn Nix

Dec 1, 2017

 

Mickie Lynn Nix, age 51, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 at her residence.  Born in Chicago, Illinois on February 23, 1966, she was the daughter of Peggy Wilson Nix of Marion and the late Lawrence Nix. 

 

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jeff Nix who...

Glenda Lovelace

Glenda Lovelace

Nov 30, 2017

 

 

Glenda Woody Lovelace, age 74, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Autumn Care of Marion.  Born in Mitchell County, North Carolina on April 20, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Rader and Ruby Gardner Woody.

 

A loving wife and mother, Glenda...

Hannah Noelle Bright

Hannah Noelle Bright

Nov 27, 2017

 

 

Monday, November 27, 2017 a beautiful life was set free and began a life anew in eternity.  Born in McDowell County on June 30, 2006, Hannah is the daughter of Jason and Leslie Moore Bright.

 

Hannah was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church where she loved music and loved to sing. She enjoyed school and attended...

Ralph Benjamin Sisk

Ralph Benjamin Sisk

Nov 26, 2017

 

Ralph Benjamin Sisk, age 95, of Nebo, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at his residence with his family by his side.  A McDowell County native, he was born to the late Ben and Pearl Sisk on February 3, 1922.

 

He was a long-time member of Nebo First Baptist Church.  Ralph was first and foremost, a Christian,...

Lawrence David Peters

Lawrence David Peters

Nov 26, 2017

 

Lawrence David Peters, age 54, of Black Mountain, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.  A native of Burke County, North Carolina, born July 07, 1963, he was the son of the late Mary Baird Peters and Vernon Peters of Nebo. 

 

A veteran of the United...

Sandra Grogan

Sandra Grogan

Nov 25, 2017

Sandra Lorean Gilliland Grogan, age 49, of Marion, NC passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 25, 2017 at her home.

Mrs. Grogan was born February 23, 1968 to Joyce Holland Gilliland and the late Ervin Patrick Gilliland.  She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend.  She found the good in everyone and took care of those in need.  She...

John Gearld Stroud

John Gearld Stroud

Nov 23, 2017

 

 

Mr. John Gearld Stroud, age 83 of Rutherfordton North Carolina passed away on Thursday November 23, 2017 at Oak Grove Health Care Center. The son of the Late Oliver Troy Stroud and Barnard McKinney Stroud, he was born on May 17, 1934.

Mr. Stroud was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He retired from Drexel...

Bobbie E. Queen

Bobbie E. Queen

Nov 23, 2017

Bobbie Queen, age 86, of Marion, NC went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 23, 2017 surrounded by her family after a brief illness.

Bobbie was born July 3, 1931 in McDowell County, NC to the late, Clifton and Mollie England. She retired from Southern Devices and spent her life as a homemaker where she helped raise innumerable...

Michael Lee Brown

Michael Lee Brown

Nov 23, 2017

 

 

Michael Lee Brown, age 55, of Marion, NC passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 23, 2017.

Mr. Brown was born February 7, 1962 in McDowell County, NC to Juanita Ann Wilds Brown of Nebo, NC and to the late Russell Lee Brown.  He had an outgoing personality and a great sense of humor.  He enjoyed fishing, camping, and being...

Darrell Buford Williams

Darrell Buford Williams

Nov 21, 2017

Darrell Buford “Whitey” Williams, age 64, of Linville, NC passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Charles A. Cannon, Jr. Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. 

Whitey was born October 10, 1953 in Mecklenburg County, NC to the late William Williams and Dorothy Greene Biggerstaff.  He enjoyed life and loved to laugh.  He also enjoyed helping anyone in need. ...

Smith Franklin Martin "Hank"

Smith Franklin Martin "Hank"

Nov 20, 2017

 

Smith Franklin Martin “Hank”, age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 20, 2017 at the SECU Hospice House in Forest City.  Born in Hamlet North Carolina on December 18, 1933, he was the son of the late Edgar and Lessie Smith Martin. 

 

A man who had a joy of Harley Davidson motorcycles and traveling, he had a...

George Edward Cooper

George Edward Cooper

Nov 19, 2017

 

 

George Edward Cooper, age 81, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017 at the racetrack in Homestead, Florida. Born in Lovettville, Virginia on December 29, 1935, George is the son of the late Charles Cooper and Dorothy Simpson Cooper Brackett.

 

George was an avid car collector and salesman and was a member of the Fairlane Club. He was...

Charles Jones, Sr.

Charles Jones, Sr.

Nov 19, 2017

 

Charles Jones, Sr., age 73, of Newland, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at his residence. A native of Avery County, Charles was born on May 13, 1944 to the late Jessie James and Amelia Franklin Jones.

 

Charles attended Mountain View Church and loved fishing and hunting. He especially loved boating.

 

Left to cherish...

Alene Violet Forrester

Alene Violet Forrester

Nov 18, 2017

 

Alene Violet Davis Forrester, age 82, passed away peacefully at the Holly Springs Rest Home in Forest City, North Carolina on Saturday, November 18, 2017. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, she was born on August 10, 1935 to the late Olin Harvey Davis and Winnie Sherill Davis.

 

Alene was a member of Clinchfield Baptist Church. She...

Robert Burns Presnell

Robert Burns Presnell

Nov 17, 2017

 

 

 

Robert “Bobby” Burns Presnell, age 50, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away Friday, November 17, 2017 at his residence. Born on October 27, 1967 in Weisbaden, Germany he is the son of the late Arnold Burns Presnell and Lillian Parkins Presnell.

 

Bobby’s great love was playing the guitar. He also enjoyed fishing, reading and the outdoors.

...

Colt Clay Flack

Colt Clay Flack

Nov 17, 2017

 

Colt Clay Flack, age 31, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2017 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, following a lengthy and courageous battle with multiple health issues. Born in Rutherford County, North Carolina on June 05, 1986, he was the son of Pete and Penny Bates Flack of Nebo.

 

Known by...

Mildred Wilson

Mildred Wilson

Nov 16, 2017

 

In the morning hours of Thursday, November 16, 2017 while surrounded by her loving family, Mildred Creson Wilson, age 88, of Old Fort, went home to be with the Lord at her residence.  The daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Hunter Creson, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on September 13, 1929.

 

A loving mother, grandmother,...

Margaret Louise McFadden

Margaret Louise McFadden

Nov 15, 2017

 

Margaret Elliott McFadden, age 96, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Born in McDowell County on August 17, 1921, Margaret was the daughter of the late W.P. Elliott, Sr. and Emma Hensley Elliott.

 

She is preceded in death by her husband, John David...

Terry Ray Duncan

Terry Ray Duncan

Nov 15, 2017

 

Terry Ray Duncan Sr., age 72, of Marion, North Carolina was received into Heaven on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born in Mitchell County on May 13, 1945 to Bill and Frances Duncan.

 

Terry was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving in Vietnam. He was a graduate of the University...

Orville Phillips

Orville Phillips

Dec 4, 2017

 

 

Orville “Chuck” Phillips, age 78, of Ft. Meyers, Florida, entered his eternal home Monday, December 4, 2017 after several months of declining health.

 

Orville was born April 14, 1939 to the late Raymond and Belle McCurry Phillips of Burnsville, North Carolina.  He was a retired Machinist with General Motors Auto Design of Warren, Michigan with 38 years of...

Mickie Lynn Nix

Mickie Lynn Nix

Dec 1, 2017

 

Mickie Lynn Nix, age 51, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 at her residence.  Born in Chicago, Illinois on February 23, 1966, she was the daughter of Peggy Wilson Nix of Marion and the late Lawrence Nix. 

 

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jeff Nix who...

Glenda Lovelace

Glenda Lovelace

Nov 30, 2017

 

 

Glenda Woody Lovelace, age 74, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Autumn Care of Marion.  Born in Mitchell County, North Carolina on April 20, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Rader and Ruby Gardner Woody.

 

A loving wife and mother, Glenda...

Hannah Noelle Bright

Hannah Noelle Bright

Nov 27, 2017

 

 

Monday, November 27, 2017 a beautiful life was set free and began a life anew in eternity.  Born in McDowell County on June 30, 2006, Hannah is the daughter of Jason and Leslie Moore Bright.

 

Hannah was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church where she loved music and loved to sing. She enjoyed school and attended...

Ralph Benjamin Sisk

Ralph Benjamin Sisk

Nov 26, 2017

 

Ralph Benjamin Sisk, age 95, of Nebo, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at his residence with his family by his side.  A McDowell County native, he was born to the late Ben and Pearl Sisk on February 3, 1922.

 

He was a long-time member of Nebo First Baptist Church.  Ralph was first and foremost, a Christian,...

Lawrence David Peters

Lawrence David Peters

Nov 26, 2017

 

Lawrence David Peters, age 54, of Black Mountain, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.  A native of Burke County, North Carolina, born July 07, 1963, he was the son of the late Mary Baird Peters and Vernon Peters of Nebo. 

 

A veteran of the United...

Sandra Grogan

Sandra Grogan

Nov 25, 2017

Sandra Lorean Gilliland Grogan, age 49, of Marion, NC passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 25, 2017 at her home.

Mrs. Grogan was born February 23, 1968 to Joyce Holland Gilliland and the late Ervin Patrick Gilliland.  She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend.  She found the good in everyone and took care of those in need.  She...

John Gearld Stroud

John Gearld Stroud

Nov 23, 2017

 

 

Mr. John Gearld Stroud, age 83 of Rutherfordton North Carolina passed away on Thursday November 23, 2017 at Oak Grove Health Care Center. The son of the Late Oliver Troy Stroud and Barnard McKinney Stroud, he was born on May 17, 1934.

Mr. Stroud was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He retired from Drexel...

Bobbie E. Queen

Bobbie E. Queen

Nov 23, 2017

Bobbie Queen, age 86, of Marion, NC went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 23, 2017 surrounded by her family after a brief illness.

Bobbie was born July 3, 1931 in McDowell County, NC to the late, Clifton and Mollie England. She retired from Southern Devices and spent her life as a homemaker where she helped raise innumerable...

Michael Lee Brown

Michael Lee Brown

Nov 23, 2017

 

 

Michael Lee Brown, age 55, of Marion, NC passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 23, 2017.

Mr. Brown was born February 7, 1962 in McDowell County, NC to Juanita Ann Wilds Brown of Nebo, NC and to the late Russell Lee Brown.  He had an outgoing personality and a great sense of humor.  He enjoyed fishing, camping, and being...

Darrell Buford Williams

Darrell Buford Williams

Nov 21, 2017

Darrell Buford “Whitey” Williams, age 64, of Linville, NC passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Charles A. Cannon, Jr. Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. 

Whitey was born October 10, 1953 in Mecklenburg County, NC to the late William Williams and Dorothy Greene Biggerstaff.  He enjoyed life and loved to laugh.  He also enjoyed helping anyone in need. ...

Smith Franklin Martin "Hank"

Smith Franklin Martin "Hank"

Nov 20, 2017

 

Smith Franklin Martin “Hank”, age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 20, 2017 at the SECU Hospice House in Forest City.  Born in Hamlet North Carolina on December 18, 1933, he was the son of the late Edgar and Lessie Smith Martin. 

 

A man who had a joy of Harley Davidson motorcycles and traveling, he had a...

George Edward Cooper

George Edward Cooper

Nov 19, 2017

 

 

George Edward Cooper, age 81, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017 at the racetrack in Homestead, Florida. Born in Lovettville, Virginia on December 29, 1935, George is the son of the late Charles Cooper and Dorothy Simpson Cooper Brackett.

 

George was an avid car collector and salesman and was a member of the Fairlane Club. He was...

Charles Jones, Sr.

Charles Jones, Sr.

Nov 19, 2017

 

Charles Jones, Sr., age 73, of Newland, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at his residence. A native of Avery County, Charles was born on May 13, 1944 to the late Jessie James and Amelia Franklin Jones.

 

Charles attended Mountain View Church and loved fishing and hunting. He especially loved boating.

 

Left to cherish...

Alene Violet Forrester

Alene Violet Forrester

Nov 18, 2017

 

Alene Violet Davis Forrester, age 82, passed away peacefully at the Holly Springs Rest Home in Forest City, North Carolina on Saturday, November 18, 2017. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, she was born on August 10, 1935 to the late Olin Harvey Davis and Winnie Sherill Davis.

 

Alene was a member of Clinchfield Baptist Church. She...

Robert Burns Presnell

Robert Burns Presnell

Nov 17, 2017

 

 

 

Robert “Bobby” Burns Presnell, age 50, of Nebo, North Carolina passed away Friday, November 17, 2017 at his residence. Born on October 27, 1967 in Weisbaden, Germany he is the son of the late Arnold Burns Presnell and Lillian Parkins Presnell.

 

Bobby’s great love was playing the guitar. He also enjoyed fishing, reading and the outdoors.

...

Colt Clay Flack

Colt Clay Flack

Nov 17, 2017

 

Colt Clay Flack, age 31, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2017 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, following a lengthy and courageous battle with multiple health issues. Born in Rutherford County, North Carolina on June 05, 1986, he was the son of Pete and Penny Bates Flack of Nebo.

 

Known by...

Mildred Wilson

Mildred Wilson

Nov 16, 2017

 

In the morning hours of Thursday, November 16, 2017 while surrounded by her loving family, Mildred Creson Wilson, age 88, of Old Fort, went home to be with the Lord at her residence.  The daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Hunter Creson, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on September 13, 1929.

 

A loving mother, grandmother,...

Margaret Louise McFadden

Margaret Louise McFadden

Nov 15, 2017

 

Margaret Elliott McFadden, age 96, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Born in McDowell County on August 17, 1921, Margaret was the daughter of the late W.P. Elliott, Sr. and Emma Hensley Elliott.

 

She is preceded in death by her husband, John David...

Terry Ray Duncan

Terry Ray Duncan

Nov 15, 2017

 

Terry Ray Duncan Sr., age 72, of Marion, North Carolina was received into Heaven on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born in Mitchell County on May 13, 1945 to Bill and Frances Duncan.

 

Terry was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving in Vietnam. He was a graduate of the University...