Obituaries

Gentry Mills

Gentry Mills

Jan 16, 2017

 

Gentry Clifton Mills, age 52, of Marion, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 at the SECU Hospice House in Forest City.  Born in Jackson County, North Carolina on January 21, 1964, he was the son of James and Christine Mills of Marion.  Gentry enjoyed watching NASCAR every chance he could get, and loved raising goats in his spare...

Ruth Mae Buckner

Ruth Mae Buckner

Jan 16, 2017

Ruth Burleson Buckner, age 78, of Asheville NC went home to be with the lord at her home on January 16, 2017 after a battle with illness and was surrounded by her loved ones. She was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County where she lived. She attended Trinity Baptist Church of Asheville, NC. She was the daughter of the late...

James "Tudy" Scott

James "Tudy" Scott

Jan 15, 2017

 

James “Tudy” Scott, loving brother, uncle and friend, of Nebo, passed away January 15, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital at the age of 66.  Born in Burke County, North Carolina on September 24, 1950, he was the son of the late James W. and Odie Withrow Scott.

 

Although Tudy did not have children, he loved his nieces and nephews as if they...

John William Robinson

John William Robinson

Jan 15, 2017

John William Robinson, 91, of Marion, passed away Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, at The McDowell Hospital. Born Jan. 10, 1926, to Wilburn and Doskie Robinson in Yancey County, he was a longtime lineman and foreman with Duke Energy who could, until the day he died, tell you where and when he helped raise power poles across McDowell County.

 

John was a...

L. D. Reel

L. D. Reel

Jan 13, 2017

 

L. D. Reel, age 90, loving father, grandfather and brother, of the Sugar Hill Community, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 13, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital following a brief illness.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born May 28, 1926, he was the son of the late Lester and Maude Mae Lawing Reel.

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Charles Harold Trinks

Charles Harold Trinks

Jan 13, 2017

 

 

Charles Harold Trinks, age 92, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital.  The son of the late John and Mattie England Trinks, he was born in McDowell County on February 24, 1924.

 

An avid hunter and gardener, his greatest pleasure was sharing the produce he gathered out of his...

Gary Wesley Rymer

Gary Wesley Rymer

Jan 9, 2017

Gary Wesley Rymer, age 63, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 09, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital.  The son of the late C.G. and Nora Rymer, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on April 17, 1953.

 

Gary retired from the North Carolina Department of Corrections where he served as a Correctional Officer...

Curtis Dale McKinney

Curtis Dale McKinney

Jan 9, 2017

 

Curtis Dale McKinney, age 50, of Marion, passed away on Monday, January 09, 2017 at his residence with his family by his side.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born October 25, 1966, he was the son of the late Donald and Doris Styles McKinney. 

 

A great husband, father, brother and pawpaw, who was well loved, and...

Gerald Dowdle

Gerald Dowdle

Jan 8, 2017

Gerald Dowdle, age 63, of the Glenwood Community, wonderful husband, father and papa, passed away unexpectedly, following several years of declining health on Sunday, January 08, 2017 at his residence.  Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on February 15, 1953, he was the son of the late David and Carrie Owens Dowdle.

 

Following 35 years of service, Gerald retired...

Patricia (Patsy) Ann Curtis

Patricia (Patsy) Ann Curtis

Jan 7, 2017

 

Patricia “Patsy” Ann Dalton Curtis, age 70, of Marion, surrounded by her family, passed away on Saturday, January 07, 2017 at her residence.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born January 09, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Anna Mae Woods Dalton. 

 

A Godly mother, grandmother and sister, Patsy loved her family, people,...

Bajram Mehovic

Bajram Mehovic

Jan 5, 2017

Mr. Bajram Mehovic, age 88, of Marion NC, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital. Services will be held at Farenga Brothers Funeral Service in Bronx, NY. Beam Funeral Service is assisting with local arrangements.

Robert "Bob" Leonard Williams

Robert "Bob" Leonard Williams

Jan 3, 2017

 

Robert “Bob” Leonard Williams, age 75, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, January 03, 2017 at his residence.  A loving father, grandfather and brother, Bob was born in Danbury, Connecticut on March 04, 1941.  Known to many as “pops” and to be a jokester, he was loved by many. 

 

He is preceded in death by his loving wife,...

Thelma "Pam" Andrews

Thelma "Pam" Andrews

Jan 2, 2017

 

Thelma “Pam” Mahan Andrews, age 64, of the North Cove Community, passed away on Monday, January 02, 2017 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  A native of Appalachia, Virginia, born April 24, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Shepard Mahan. 

 

She attended Faith Baptist Church, but most recently, attended Peppers Creek...

Rebecca Jane Webb

Rebecca Jane Webb

Dec 30, 2016

 

 

Rebecca Jane Frady Webb, age 51, of Dysartsville, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly at her residence on December 30, 2016. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, Rebecca was born May 11, 1965. She is the daughter of James Ervin Frady and Norma Gilliam Bruner.

 

Rebecca was known as a wonderful mother, tender hearted and always enjoyed...

Brandi Neneve Mahan

Brandi Neneve Mahan

Dec 30, 2016

 

Brandi Neneve Mahan, age 30, loving mother, daughter, granddaughter and sister, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 30, 2016 at her residence in Marion.  The daughter of Robert Mahan and Lisa JoAnn McKinney Mahan of Marion, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on June 01, 1986.

 

She is preceded in death by her fiancé, Johnny Michael Burleson;...

Jeffrey V. Connelly

Jeffrey V. Connelly

Dec 29, 2016

 

Jeffrey V. Connelly, loving son, husband, father, grandfather and brother, succumbed from injuries he received as a result of a motor vehicle accident on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at the age of 52.  The son of Richard Allen Connelly and Mary Jane Connelly, he was born on January 24, 1964 in Catawba County, North Carolina. 

 

A former member of...

James "Jim" McGarr

James "Jim" McGarr

Dec 28, 2016

 

***Due to inclement weather, the date and time of service has been changed***

 

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, December 28, 2016, James “Jim” McGarr, age 83, of Nebo, North Carolina, loving husband, father and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord while at Four Seasons Compassion for Life’s Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, North Carolina. ...

Luther Max Logan, Jr.

Luther Max Logan, Jr.

Dec 26, 2016

 

Luther Logan, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 26, 2016, at his home in Old Fort following declining health. Everyone knew him as "Mr. Luther" who was well known and respected in his community.  Luther had a deep devotion for his country. He served in the United States Army in World War II. 

He retired from the Federal...

Patricia "Patty" Lawing

Patricia "Patty" Lawing

Dec 26, 2016

 

Patricia “Patty” Burgett Lawing, age 72, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 26, 2016 at the McDowell Hospital.  The daughter of the late Perry and Lena Burgett, she was born in Bristol, Virginia on November 21, 1944.

 

Patty will be remembered, not only for the love of her children and grandchildren,...

Steve Molchan

Steve Molchan

Dec 25, 2016

 

Steve Molchan, age 82, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo.  A native of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, born March 09, 1934, he was the son of the late John and Mary Zvolensky Molchan. 

 

A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, Steve was a veteran of the United...

Gentry Mills

Gentry Mills

Jan 16, 2017

 

Gentry Clifton Mills, age 52, of Marion, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 at the SECU Hospice House in Forest City.  Born in Jackson County, North Carolina on January 21, 1964, he was the son of James and Christine Mills of Marion.  Gentry enjoyed watching NASCAR every chance he could get, and loved raising goats in his spare...

Ruth Mae Buckner

Ruth Mae Buckner

Jan 16, 2017

Ruth Burleson Buckner, age 78, of Asheville NC went home to be with the lord at her home on January 16, 2017 after a battle with illness and was surrounded by her loved ones. She was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County where she lived. She attended Trinity Baptist Church of Asheville, NC. She was the daughter of the late...

James "Tudy" Scott

James "Tudy" Scott

Jan 15, 2017

 

James “Tudy” Scott, loving brother, uncle and friend, of Nebo, passed away January 15, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital at the age of 66.  Born in Burke County, North Carolina on September 24, 1950, he was the son of the late James W. and Odie Withrow Scott.

 

Although Tudy did not have children, he loved his nieces and nephews as if they...

John William Robinson

John William Robinson

Jan 15, 2017

John William Robinson, 91, of Marion, passed away Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, at The McDowell Hospital. Born Jan. 10, 1926, to Wilburn and Doskie Robinson in Yancey County, he was a longtime lineman and foreman with Duke Energy who could, until the day he died, tell you where and when he helped raise power poles across McDowell County.

 

John was a...

L. D. Reel

L. D. Reel

Jan 13, 2017

 

L. D. Reel, age 90, loving father, grandfather and brother, of the Sugar Hill Community, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 13, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital following a brief illness.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born May 28, 1926, he was the son of the late Lester and Maude Mae Lawing Reel.

...

Charles Harold Trinks

Charles Harold Trinks

Jan 13, 2017

 

 

Charles Harold Trinks, age 92, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital.  The son of the late John and Mattie England Trinks, he was born in McDowell County on February 24, 1924.

 

An avid hunter and gardener, his greatest pleasure was sharing the produce he gathered out of his...

Gary Wesley Rymer

Gary Wesley Rymer

Jan 9, 2017

Gary Wesley Rymer, age 63, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 09, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital.  The son of the late C.G. and Nora Rymer, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on April 17, 1953.

 

Gary retired from the North Carolina Department of Corrections where he served as a Correctional Officer...

Curtis Dale McKinney

Curtis Dale McKinney

Jan 9, 2017

 

Curtis Dale McKinney, age 50, of Marion, passed away on Monday, January 09, 2017 at his residence with his family by his side.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born October 25, 1966, he was the son of the late Donald and Doris Styles McKinney. 

 

A great husband, father, brother and pawpaw, who was well loved, and...

Gerald Dowdle

Gerald Dowdle

Jan 8, 2017

Gerald Dowdle, age 63, of the Glenwood Community, wonderful husband, father and papa, passed away unexpectedly, following several years of declining health on Sunday, January 08, 2017 at his residence.  Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on February 15, 1953, he was the son of the late David and Carrie Owens Dowdle.

 

Following 35 years of service, Gerald retired...

Patricia (Patsy) Ann Curtis

Patricia (Patsy) Ann Curtis

Jan 7, 2017

 

Patricia “Patsy” Ann Dalton Curtis, age 70, of Marion, surrounded by her family, passed away on Saturday, January 07, 2017 at her residence.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born January 09, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Anna Mae Woods Dalton. 

 

A Godly mother, grandmother and sister, Patsy loved her family, people,...

Bajram Mehovic

Bajram Mehovic

Jan 5, 2017

Mr. Bajram Mehovic, age 88, of Marion NC, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at the McDowell Hospital. Services will be held at Farenga Brothers Funeral Service in Bronx, NY. Beam Funeral Service is assisting with local arrangements.

Robert "Bob" Leonard Williams

Robert "Bob" Leonard Williams

Jan 3, 2017

 

Robert “Bob” Leonard Williams, age 75, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, January 03, 2017 at his residence.  A loving father, grandfather and brother, Bob was born in Danbury, Connecticut on March 04, 1941.  Known to many as “pops” and to be a jokester, he was loved by many. 

 

He is preceded in death by his loving wife,...

Thelma "Pam" Andrews

Thelma "Pam" Andrews

Jan 2, 2017

 

Thelma “Pam” Mahan Andrews, age 64, of the North Cove Community, passed away on Monday, January 02, 2017 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.  A native of Appalachia, Virginia, born April 24, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Shepard Mahan. 

 

She attended Faith Baptist Church, but most recently, attended Peppers Creek...

Rebecca Jane Webb

Rebecca Jane Webb

Dec 30, 2016

 

 

Rebecca Jane Frady Webb, age 51, of Dysartsville, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly at her residence on December 30, 2016. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, Rebecca was born May 11, 1965. She is the daughter of James Ervin Frady and Norma Gilliam Bruner.

 

Rebecca was known as a wonderful mother, tender hearted and always enjoyed...

Brandi Neneve Mahan

Brandi Neneve Mahan

Dec 30, 2016

 

Brandi Neneve Mahan, age 30, loving mother, daughter, granddaughter and sister, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 30, 2016 at her residence in Marion.  The daughter of Robert Mahan and Lisa JoAnn McKinney Mahan of Marion, she was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on June 01, 1986.

 

She is preceded in death by her fiancé, Johnny Michael Burleson;...

Jeffrey V. Connelly

Jeffrey V. Connelly

Dec 29, 2016

 

Jeffrey V. Connelly, loving son, husband, father, grandfather and brother, succumbed from injuries he received as a result of a motor vehicle accident on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at the age of 52.  The son of Richard Allen Connelly and Mary Jane Connelly, he was born on January 24, 1964 in Catawba County, North Carolina. 

 

A former member of...

James "Jim" McGarr

James "Jim" McGarr

Dec 28, 2016

 

***Due to inclement weather, the date and time of service has been changed***

 

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, December 28, 2016, James “Jim” McGarr, age 83, of Nebo, North Carolina, loving husband, father and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord while at Four Seasons Compassion for Life’s Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, North Carolina. ...

Luther Max Logan, Jr.

Luther Max Logan, Jr.

Dec 26, 2016

 

Luther Logan, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 26, 2016, at his home in Old Fort following declining health. Everyone knew him as "Mr. Luther" who was well known and respected in his community.  Luther had a deep devotion for his country. He served in the United States Army in World War II. 

He retired from the Federal...

Patricia "Patty" Lawing

Patricia "Patty" Lawing

Dec 26, 2016

 

Patricia “Patty” Burgett Lawing, age 72, of Marion, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 26, 2016 at the McDowell Hospital.  The daughter of the late Perry and Lena Burgett, she was born in Bristol, Virginia on November 21, 1944.

 

Patty will be remembered, not only for the love of her children and grandchildren,...

Steve Molchan

Steve Molchan

Dec 25, 2016

 

Steve Molchan, age 82, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo.  A native of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, born March 09, 1934, he was the son of the late John and Mary Zvolensky Molchan. 

 

A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, Steve was a veteran of the United...

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