Obituaries
Julie Buckner Buchanan
Jan 17, 2024
Julie Maria Buckner Buchanan, 46, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at the Solace Center in Asheville.
Julie was born in Burke County, NC on February 11, 1977, to Judy Moore Buckner and the late Sam Buckner. She was married to Michael Kristin Buchanan. Julie was very fond of the outdoors. She was a beloved and...
Peggy Lee Slagle
Jan 16, 2024
Mrs. Peggy Fitzgerald Slagle, age 66 of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. She was born in Rockbridge County VA on August 14, 1956 and is the daughter of the late Hansford Fitzgerald and Ruth Camden.
Peggy was a devoted mother. Her family was her world and will be missed by all that know her.
She is survived by her...
Rev. Charles Duyck
Jan 15, 2024
Rev. Charles Duyck, 89, of Old Fort, went to be with the Lord on Monday evening, January 15, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born in Buncombe County on June 18, 1934 to the late Lattie Duyck and Enoch Harwood Duyck. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Duyck; grandson, Tyler Duyck; and...
Charlotte Poteat Hughes
Jan 15, 2024
Charlotte Poteat Hughes, 84, of Marion, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 at Autumn Care of Marion.
A native of McDowell County, Charlotte was born September 18, 1939 to the late Clarence Poteat and Alice Lewis Poteat.
Charlotte was a member of First Baptist Church of Marion. She enjoyed being a part of the McDowell Dance Club and will be remembered as...
Steven Carver Clark
Jan 15, 2024
Steven Carver Clark, 64, of Marion, departed this life on Monday, January 15, 2024 at his home with his family by his side.
He was born on August 3, 1959 to the late Hoyle Alexander Clark and Jo Irene Swofford Clark.
Steven was a graduate of North Cove High School and North Carolina State University. He was...
Terrance Arthur "Buggy" Kincaid, Jr.
Jan 14, 2024
Terrance Arthur “Buggy” Kincaid, Jr., 33, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
He was born February 23, 1990 to Vondia Lazette Cash Ballenger and the late Terrance Arthur Kincaid, Sr.
Buggy attended McDowell High School from 2005 to 2007 and later graduated from Carolina Prep School in Charlotte. He...
Dan Brown
Jan 14, 2024
Robert Daniel “Dan” Brown, 74, of Marion, NC, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024, at The Greens at Spruce Pine.
Dan was born in Marion, NC on April 5, 1949, to the late Clara Chapman and Graham Pendergrass. He was a conductor with CSX railroad, with whom he retired, after more than 40 years of...
Bernice Irene Gosnell Moore
Jan 11, 2024
Bernice Irene Gosnell Moore, 92, of Old Fort, peacefully departed this life on Thursday evening, January 11, 2024 at her home with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Buncombe County on September 9, 1931 to the late Roy Burns Gosnell and Mary Lou Propst Gosnell. She was also preceded in death by, Dolly Willett.
...
Danny Lee Grindstaff
Jan 10, 2024
Danny Lee Grindstaff, 75, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
A native of Yancey County, he was born December 1, 1948 to the late Lonus Herman Grindstaff and Edna Leona Huskins Grindstaff. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Harold Grindstaff.
Danny was a faithful member of Remnant Free Will Baptist Church. His...
Irene Worley Brown
Jan 10, 2024
Irene Worley Brown of Black Mountain, NC passed away January 10, 2024 at the age of 80, with her daughter by her side holding her hand, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. A native of Black Mountain, Irene was born August 29, 1943 to the late Lester Worley and Jeannie Harwood Worley.
Irene worked at Kearfott Guidance and Navigation...
Clyde Henry Eck, Sr.
Jan 9, 2024
Clyde Henry Eck Sr., age 83, devoted father and Papaw, made that wonderful cross over into Heaven on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at his home in the Crooked Creek community of Old Fort, North Carolina.
Born on May 8, 1940, in Coeymans, New York, to Harold and Helen Eck, Clyde grew up on his parents' farm in Ravena, developing...
Sandy Lee Grant
Jan 8, 2024
Sandy Lee Grant, 68, of Marion, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones on January 8th, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.
Sandy was born on February 3rd, 1955 to Charles Crawford Grant & Nellie Sue Gilliland. He was predeceased by his Father, Charles Grant & his twin brother Randy Grant who...
Donald Gray Pasour
Jan 8, 2024
Mr. Donald Gray Pasour, age 87 of Marion, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024. He was born in Johnson City TN on April 1, 1936 and is the son of the late Estelle Mosley and Pervia Everett Pasour.
Donald was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Marion where he served as an Elder, Deacon, and...
Margaret Elizabeth "Peggy" Brown Blankenship
Jan 8, 2024
Margaret Elizabeth “Peggy” Brown Blankenship, 85, of Marion, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024 at Mission Hospital with her family by her side.
A native of McDowell County, Peggy was born May 13, 1938 to the late Romulas "Fate" Brown and Belle English Brown. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Roderick Burton Brown.
She...
Jesse Lee Hartzell
Jan 7, 2024
Jesse Lee Hartzell, 31, of Old Fort, passed away at Doctors Hospital in Augusta Ga., on Saturday, January 7, 2024.
Jesse was born in Homestead Florida on January 2, 1993 to Barry Hartzell and the late Lori Hartzell.
Surviving Jesse including his father, Barry Hartzell are his step father, Mario Robles; his sister, Sandra Reel (Robert) and...
Shirley Jeanette Forney Avery
Jan 7, 2024
Shirley Jeanette Forney Avery, 77, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at her residence.
She was born in Woodruff, South Carolina on December 30, 1946 to the late Reba Forney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William "JR" Avery, Sr.; a grandson, William Eric Avery, Jr., a granddaughter, Tomeka Lindsey; and...
Steve Randolph
Jan 7, 2024
Steve Frank Randolph, 62, of Marion, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, at UNC Healthcare Blue Ridge in Morganton.
Steve was born in Marion, NC, on January 12, 1961, to Barbara Ann Patrick Randolph and the late Henry Frank Randolph. He was married to his wife of 23 years, Carolyn Ann Smith Randolph. He enjoyed...
Eddie Lee Mathis
Jan 6, 2024
Eddie Lee Mathis, 69, of Marion, passed away at Mission Hospital in Asheville on January 6, 2024.
Eddie was born in Marion on July 30, 1954 to the late Melvin Mathis and the late Annie Brooks Mathis.
Eddie enjoyed being outdoors and fishing.
Left to cherish his memory are two children Jasper Mathis and Kevin Robertson...
Leonard Richard "Dick" Hollifield
Jan 5, 2024
Leonard Richard "Dick" Hollifield, 80, of Marion, N.C. died at his home on Jan. 5, 2024.
Born in Mitchell County to Madge and Leonard Hollifield on June 10, 1943, he was a graduate of Harris High School in Spruce Pine.
Following graduation, he traveled to Wisconsin to pick peas, but a pea-picking career was not in his future. He...
Delores Smith Patterson
Jan 5, 2024
Delores Smith Patterson, 68, of Spruce Pine, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Delores was born in Mitchell County, NC on August 15, 1955, to the late Clarence Smith, Jr. and Dollie Davis Smith. She was a member of Spruce Pine Christian Church. She enjoyed bowling and had a special...
Julie Buckner Buchanan
Jan 17, 2024
Julie Maria Buckner Buchanan, 46, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at the Solace Center in Asheville.
Julie was born in Burke County, NC on February 11, 1977, to Judy Moore Buckner and the late Sam Buckner. She was married to Michael Kristin Buchanan. Julie was very fond of the outdoors. She was a beloved and...
Peggy Lee Slagle
Jan 16, 2024
Mrs. Peggy Fitzgerald Slagle, age 66 of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. She was born in Rockbridge County VA on August 14, 1956 and is the daughter of the late Hansford Fitzgerald and Ruth Camden.
Peggy was a devoted mother. Her family was her world and will be missed by all that know her.
She is survived by her...
Rev. Charles Duyck
Jan 15, 2024
Rev. Charles Duyck, 89, of Old Fort, went to be with the Lord on Monday evening, January 15, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born in Buncombe County on June 18, 1934 to the late Lattie Duyck and Enoch Harwood Duyck. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Duyck; grandson, Tyler Duyck; and...
Charlotte Poteat Hughes
Jan 15, 2024
Charlotte Poteat Hughes, 84, of Marion, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 at Autumn Care of Marion.
A native of McDowell County, Charlotte was born September 18, 1939 to the late Clarence Poteat and Alice Lewis Poteat.
Charlotte was a member of First Baptist Church of Marion. She enjoyed being a part of the McDowell Dance Club and will be remembered as...
Steven Carver Clark
Jan 15, 2024
Steven Carver Clark, 64, of Marion, departed this life on Monday, January 15, 2024 at his home with his family by his side.
He was born on August 3, 1959 to the late Hoyle Alexander Clark and Jo Irene Swofford Clark.
Steven was a graduate of North Cove High School and North Carolina State University. He was...
Terrance Arthur "Buggy" Kincaid, Jr.
Jan 14, 2024
Terrance Arthur “Buggy” Kincaid, Jr., 33, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
He was born February 23, 1990 to Vondia Lazette Cash Ballenger and the late Terrance Arthur Kincaid, Sr.
Buggy attended McDowell High School from 2005 to 2007 and later graduated from Carolina Prep School in Charlotte. He...
Dan Brown
Jan 14, 2024
Robert Daniel “Dan” Brown, 74, of Marion, NC, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024, at The Greens at Spruce Pine.
Dan was born in Marion, NC on April 5, 1949, to the late Clara Chapman and Graham Pendergrass. He was a conductor with CSX railroad, with whom he retired, after more than 40 years of...
Bernice Irene Gosnell Moore
Jan 11, 2024
Bernice Irene Gosnell Moore, 92, of Old Fort, peacefully departed this life on Thursday evening, January 11, 2024 at her home with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Buncombe County on September 9, 1931 to the late Roy Burns Gosnell and Mary Lou Propst Gosnell. She was also preceded in death by, Dolly Willett.
...
Danny Lee Grindstaff
Jan 10, 2024
Danny Lee Grindstaff, 75, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
A native of Yancey County, he was born December 1, 1948 to the late Lonus Herman Grindstaff and Edna Leona Huskins Grindstaff. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Harold Grindstaff.
Danny was a faithful member of Remnant Free Will Baptist Church. His...
Irene Worley Brown
Jan 10, 2024
Irene Worley Brown of Black Mountain, NC passed away January 10, 2024 at the age of 80, with her daughter by her side holding her hand, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. A native of Black Mountain, Irene was born August 29, 1943 to the late Lester Worley and Jeannie Harwood Worley.
Irene worked at Kearfott Guidance and Navigation...
Clyde Henry Eck, Sr.
Jan 9, 2024
Clyde Henry Eck Sr., age 83, devoted father and Papaw, made that wonderful cross over into Heaven on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at his home in the Crooked Creek community of Old Fort, North Carolina.
Born on May 8, 1940, in Coeymans, New York, to Harold and Helen Eck, Clyde grew up on his parents' farm in Ravena, developing...
Sandy Lee Grant
Jan 8, 2024
Sandy Lee Grant, 68, of Marion, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones on January 8th, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.
Sandy was born on February 3rd, 1955 to Charles Crawford Grant & Nellie Sue Gilliland. He was predeceased by his Father, Charles Grant & his twin brother Randy Grant who...
Donald Gray Pasour
Jan 8, 2024
Mr. Donald Gray Pasour, age 87 of Marion, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024. He was born in Johnson City TN on April 1, 1936 and is the son of the late Estelle Mosley and Pervia Everett Pasour.
Donald was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Marion where he served as an Elder, Deacon, and...
Margaret Elizabeth "Peggy" Brown Blankenship
Jan 8, 2024
Margaret Elizabeth “Peggy” Brown Blankenship, 85, of Marion, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024 at Mission Hospital with her family by her side.
A native of McDowell County, Peggy was born May 13, 1938 to the late Romulas "Fate" Brown and Belle English Brown. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Roderick Burton Brown.
She...
Jesse Lee Hartzell
Jan 7, 2024
Jesse Lee Hartzell, 31, of Old Fort, passed away at Doctors Hospital in Augusta Ga., on Saturday, January 7, 2024.
Jesse was born in Homestead Florida on January 2, 1993 to Barry Hartzell and the late Lori Hartzell.
Surviving Jesse including his father, Barry Hartzell are his step father, Mario Robles; his sister, Sandra Reel (Robert) and...
Shirley Jeanette Forney Avery
Jan 7, 2024
Shirley Jeanette Forney Avery, 77, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at her residence.
She was born in Woodruff, South Carolina on December 30, 1946 to the late Reba Forney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William "JR" Avery, Sr.; a grandson, William Eric Avery, Jr., a granddaughter, Tomeka Lindsey; and...
Steve Randolph
Jan 7, 2024
Steve Frank Randolph, 62, of Marion, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, at UNC Healthcare Blue Ridge in Morganton.
Steve was born in Marion, NC, on January 12, 1961, to Barbara Ann Patrick Randolph and the late Henry Frank Randolph. He was married to his wife of 23 years, Carolyn Ann Smith Randolph. He enjoyed...
Eddie Lee Mathis
Jan 6, 2024
Eddie Lee Mathis, 69, of Marion, passed away at Mission Hospital in Asheville on January 6, 2024.
Eddie was born in Marion on July 30, 1954 to the late Melvin Mathis and the late Annie Brooks Mathis.
Eddie enjoyed being outdoors and fishing.
Left to cherish his memory are two children Jasper Mathis and Kevin Robertson...
Leonard Richard "Dick" Hollifield
Jan 5, 2024
Leonard Richard "Dick" Hollifield, 80, of Marion, N.C. died at his home on Jan. 5, 2024.
Born in Mitchell County to Madge and Leonard Hollifield on June 10, 1943, he was a graduate of Harris High School in Spruce Pine.
Following graduation, he traveled to Wisconsin to pick peas, but a pea-picking career was not in his future. He...
Delores Smith Patterson
Jan 5, 2024
Delores Smith Patterson, 68, of Spruce Pine, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.
Delores was born in Mitchell County, NC on August 15, 1955, to the late Clarence Smith, Jr. and Dollie Davis Smith. She was a member of Spruce Pine Christian Church. She enjoyed bowling and had a special...
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