Obituaries
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...
Priscilla Helen Dumas Silva
Jan 4, 2024
Priscilla Helen Dumas Silva, 92, of Marion, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
She was born in Argyle, Minnesota on April 1, 1931 to the late Albert and Flora Dumas. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Sheila Jones and Sandra Rich.
Priscilla worked for many years for Xerox and Friden’s...
Grover Lee Kiser
Jan 4, 2024
Grover Lee Kiser, 82, of Marion, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
A native of Marion, he was born August 3, 1941 to the late John Millard Kiser, Sr. and Clara Wall Kiser. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Claude Kiser.
Grover was a proud veteran of...
Roy Alfred Burgin
Jan 3, 2024
Roy Alfred Burgin, 69, of Old Fort, passed away at Mission Hospital in Asheville on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
Roy was born in McDowell County on May 25, 1954 to the late Roy Burgin and the late Sarah Nelson Burgin. He is also preceded in death by a daughter, Angel English.
Roy was a self-employed rock mason...
Shirley Laverne Salo Gilliam
Jan 3, 2024
On the morning of Wednesday, January 3, 2024, Shirley Laverne Salo Gilliam, 88, of Old Fort, went to be with the Lord at Mountain Ridge Health and Wellness.
Shirley was born in Houghton County MI. on March 09, 1935 to the late Swande Salo and Katherine Olson Kenny. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Chester...
Vicki Leigh Harris
Jan 3, 2024
Vicki Leigh Lanning Harris, 65, of Old Fort, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation in Ridge Crest.
Vicki was born in McDowell County, NC on October 24, 1958 to Robert Lanning and the late Mabel Tilson Banks. She was married to the late Ned Harris, who passed away in...
Micah Daniel Church
Jan 3, 2024
Micah Daniel Church, age 35, of Richlands, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at his residence.
Micah was born in Raleigh, NC on December 2, 1988, to Michael Dwayne Church and Kimberly Curtis Church. He was married to Monique Marie Powell Church. Micah served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps with a tour in Iraq. He...
Joseph Michael Boyce
Jan 2, 2024
Joseph (Joe) Michael Boyce, 52, of Marion, North Carolina passed away January 2, 2024.
Joe was born June 9, 1971, in Tacoma, Washington to John Talmadge Boyce and Jessie Ruth Boyce.
He graduated from McDowell High School in 1989 and later moved to Asheville. He enjoyed football.
Joe is preceded in death by his parents, John and Jessie Boyce.
Joe was the youngest...
Carolyn Wingate
Jan 1, 2024
Carolyn Wingate, 67, of Nebo, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, at Cedarbrook Residential Center.
Arrangements will be announced by Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home in Darlington, South Carolina.
Virginia Lee McNeill Padgett
Dec 31, 2023
*Due to unforeseen circumstances, services for Mrs. Padgett will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery*
Virginia passed away at Cornerstone Gardens in Temple, TX the morning of December 31, 2023. She lived in Temple near her daughter since July 2016, after a serious fall left her unable to live alone...
Frances Louise Lawing Franklin
Dec 31, 2023
Frances Louise Lawing Franklin, 98, of Marion, passed away Sunday morning, December 31, 2023 at Mountain Ridge Health and Rehab.
A native of McDowell County, she was born July 17, 1925 to the late Horace Fred Lawing and Carrie Ellen Morgan Lawing.
She was a faithful member of Sugar Hill Baptist Church and a loving mother, grandmother,...
Nora Marie Bolden Davis
Dec 31, 2023
Nora Marie Bolden Davis, 87, of Marion, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
She was born in the Grassy Creek Community of Mitchell County on November 9, 1936 to the late Robert Lee Bolden and Rosetta McKinney Bolden. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Rogers; and a grandson, Jeff Price.
...
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...
Priscilla Helen Dumas Silva
Jan 4, 2024
Priscilla Helen Dumas Silva, 92, of Marion, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
She was born in Argyle, Minnesota on April 1, 1931 to the late Albert and Flora Dumas. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Sheila Jones and Sandra Rich.
Priscilla worked for many years for Xerox and Friden’s...
Grover Lee Kiser
Jan 4, 2024
Grover Lee Kiser, 82, of Marion, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
A native of Marion, he was born August 3, 1941 to the late John Millard Kiser, Sr. and Clara Wall Kiser. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Claude Kiser.
Grover was a proud veteran of...
Roy Alfred Burgin
Jan 3, 2024
Roy Alfred Burgin, 69, of Old Fort, passed away at Mission Hospital in Asheville on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
Roy was born in McDowell County on May 25, 1954 to the late Roy Burgin and the late Sarah Nelson Burgin. He is also preceded in death by a daughter, Angel English.
Roy was a self-employed rock mason...
Shirley Laverne Salo Gilliam
Jan 3, 2024
On the morning of Wednesday, January 3, 2024, Shirley Laverne Salo Gilliam, 88, of Old Fort, went to be with the Lord at Mountain Ridge Health and Wellness.
Shirley was born in Houghton County MI. on March 09, 1935 to the late Swande Salo and Katherine Olson Kenny. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Chester...
Vicki Leigh Harris
Jan 3, 2024
Vicki Leigh Lanning Harris, 65, of Old Fort, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation in Ridge Crest.
Vicki was born in McDowell County, NC on October 24, 1958 to Robert Lanning and the late Mabel Tilson Banks. She was married to the late Ned Harris, who passed away in...
Micah Daniel Church
Jan 3, 2024
Micah Daniel Church, age 35, of Richlands, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at his residence.
Micah was born in Raleigh, NC on December 2, 1988, to Michael Dwayne Church and Kimberly Curtis Church. He was married to Monique Marie Powell Church. Micah served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps with a tour in Iraq. He...
Joseph Michael Boyce
Jan 2, 2024
Joseph (Joe) Michael Boyce, 52, of Marion, North Carolina passed away January 2, 2024.
Joe was born June 9, 1971, in Tacoma, Washington to John Talmadge Boyce and Jessie Ruth Boyce.
He graduated from McDowell High School in 1989 and later moved to Asheville. He enjoyed football.
Joe is preceded in death by his parents, John and Jessie Boyce.
Joe was the youngest...
Carolyn Wingate
Jan 1, 2024
Carolyn Wingate, 67, of Nebo, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, at Cedarbrook Residential Center.
Arrangements will be announced by Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home in Darlington, South Carolina.
Virginia Lee McNeill Padgett
Dec 31, 2023
*Due to unforeseen circumstances, services for Mrs. Padgett will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery*
Virginia passed away at Cornerstone Gardens in Temple, TX the morning of December 31, 2023. She lived in Temple near her daughter since July 2016, after a serious fall left her unable to live alone...
Frances Louise Lawing Franklin
Dec 31, 2023
Frances Louise Lawing Franklin, 98, of Marion, passed away Sunday morning, December 31, 2023 at Mountain Ridge Health and Rehab.
A native of McDowell County, she was born July 17, 1925 to the late Horace Fred Lawing and Carrie Ellen Morgan Lawing.
She was a faithful member of Sugar Hill Baptist Church and a loving mother, grandmother,...
Nora Marie Bolden Davis
Dec 31, 2023
Nora Marie Bolden Davis, 87, of Marion, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
She was born in the Grassy Creek Community of Mitchell County on November 9, 1936 to the late Robert Lee Bolden and Rosetta McKinney Bolden. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Rogers; and a grandson, Jeff Price.
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