Obituaries

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. ...

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...

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,...

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...

Dec 25, 2016

 

 

John Edward Hogan, age 74, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at his residence with his family by his side.  The son of the late Andy and Edna Sara Lail Hogan, he was born in Springfield, Ohio on November 23, 1942.

 

A wonderful husband, father and grandfather, John, following 20 years of service, retired...

Dec 24, 2016

 

 

Coy Mace, age 80, peacefully passed away into the arms of his Savior on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at his residence with his loving family by his side. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, Coy was born August 15, 1936 to the late Roy and Gertrude Price Mace. Coy was preceded in death by his two sons,...

Dec 18, 2016

 

Billie L. Connor, age 86, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at his residence.  The son of the late John and Lathie White Connor, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on April 19, 1930. 

 

A highly decorated veteran of the United States Army and Air Force, receiving the Purple Heart, Silver Star and...

Dec 18, 2016

 

 

Josephine “Jo” Throneburg Wilson, 83, of Kannapolis and formerly of Marion, NC, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. Born in McDowell County, NC, on September 05, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Marion and Pearl Ollis Throneburg. 

 

A member of West Point Baptist Church in Kannapolis, she...

Dec 16, 2016

 

William “Billy” Church, Jr., age 54, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 16, 2016 in Ridgecrest, California.  A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born January 28, 1962, he was the son of William “Eddie” and Irene Hall Church of Ellenboro. 

 

A talented musician who could play numerous instruments, Billy was a graduate of...

Dec 15, 2016

 

Joyce Wilkerson Parker, age 91, loving mother and grandmother, of the Montford Cove community, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at her residence with her family by her side.  Born in Rutherford County, North Carolina on September 18, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Archie and Molly Frady Wilkerson. 

 

Joyce...