Obituaries

Glenn Harrison Thomas

Glenn Harrison Thomas

Jun 9, 2023

 

     Glenn Harrison Thomas, 79, of Old Fort, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, at his residence.

 

     Glenn was born in McDowell County, NC, on September 30, 1943, to the late Alfred Thomas and Lula Edna Crisp Thomas. He was married to his wife of 58 years, Brenda Hope Duncan Thomas. He was a supervisor with Duke...

Patricia "Patsy" Shelton Chester

Patricia "Patsy" Shelton Chester

Jun 8, 2023

 

Patricia “Patsy” Shelton Chester, 74, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023 at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton.

 

She was born November 7, 1948 in Marion to the late Paris Dillard Shelton and Ruth Radford Shelton.

 

Patsy loved the beach and the beauty of the ocean as well as flowers. She was known...

Grace Revis Stafford

Grace Revis Stafford

Jun 8, 2023

 

Grace Revis Stafford, 85, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

 

She was born in Marion on June 6, 1938 to the late Namon and Ada Randolph Revis. She is also preceded in death by seven siblings and two half siblings.

 

Grace was a member of Fairview Free Will...

Billy Joe England

Billy Joe England

Jun 8, 2023

 

     Billy Joe England, 81, of Nebo, passed away, Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the Charles F. George VA Medical Center in Asheville.

 

     Mr. England was born in McDowell County, NC, on December 2, 1941, to the late Edward Peeler England and Lola Holcombe England. He was married Carolyn Wilson England, who also preceded him in death....

Peggy Lynn Carlin Grantham

Peggy Lynn Carlin Grantham

Jun 7, 2023

 

Peggy Lynn Carlin Grantham, 78, of Spruce Pine passed away on the evening of Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at The Greens at Spruce Pine.

She was born in Arkansas County, Arkansas to the late Deard Leland Carlin and the late Eileen Elizabeth Ragan Carlin on October 12, 1944. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Grantham...

Patricia Rae Price Warren

Patricia Rae Price Warren

Jun 7, 2023

 

Patricia Rae Price Warren, 74, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at her residence.

 

She was born on May 16, 1949 in McDowell County to the late Albin Lee Price and Edna Gallion Price. She was married to her husband of 25 years, Freddie Lee Warren. She was loving, selfless, and kind. She loved...

Mark Allen Campbell

Mark Allen Campbell

Jun 6, 2023

 

Mark Allen Campbell, 61, of Marion, passed away at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

 

Mark was born in Statesville, NC on July 01, 1961 to the late Allen Leroy Campbell, Jr. and the late Laura Ann Robinette Campbell. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Michael Todd Campbell.

 

He...

Wilma Mae Elkins Ward

Wilma Mae Elkins Ward

Jun 6, 2023

Wilma Mae Elkins Ward, 98, of Old Fort, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023, atAutumn Care of Marion.

Mrs. Ward was born in Haywood County, NC on January 21, 1925, to the late RalphElkins and Mary Bishop Elkins Watson. She was married to the late Arnold Ward andwas a member of Carson’s Chapel. She worked for Parker’s Hosiery, with whom...

Randy Seay, Jr.

Randy Seay, Jr.

Jun 5, 2023

 

   Randy Charles Seay, Jr., of Marion, NC left this earth on June 5, 2023. He was a US Army Veteran serving in Kandahar, Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom with the International Security Assistance Force also serving in the Army Reserves as a heavy vehicle operator and drill sergeant at Fort Jackson, Police Officer for both Marion City Police...

John Carter Searcy

John Carter Searcy

Jun 4, 2023

 

John Carter Searcy, 59, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 while at Mission Hospital McDowell.

 

John was born in Burke County on November 23, 1963 to Ruth Randolph Fortune and the late Max Fortune. John loved the Lord, and he enjoyed worshipping in music. He loved everyone he met and never forgot a face....

Kenneth "Hill" Todd, II

Kenneth "Hill" Todd, II

Jun 4, 2023

Kenneth "Hill" Todd, II, age 36, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 at his home.

 

Hill was a native of Harnett County where he was born on January 21, 1987.

Christopher "Topher" Rodier

Christopher "Topher" Rodier

Jun 3, 2023

Christopher "Topher" Rodier, age 51, of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on June 3, 2023. While he was born in Burlington, Vermont, he was quickly embraced by every Southerner he met after arriving in Marion in 1981. Topher graduated from McDowell High School, Class of 1990. Afterwards, he took classes at McDowell Technical Community College, Asheville-Buncombe...

Finley Chrisawn

Finley Chrisawn

Jun 3, 2023

 

Finley Chrisawn, 95, of Marion, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord and his wife at his home with his loving family surrounding him on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

 

He was born in Yancey County on July 3, 1927 to the late John Will Chrisawn and Della Smith Chrisawn. He is also preceded in death by his...

Dennis Henry Morgan

Dennis Henry Morgan

Jun 3, 2023

 

Dennis Henry Morgan, 68, of Marion, passed away at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, NC on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

 

Dennis was born in McDowell County on October 31, 1954 to the late Grayson Henry Morgan and the late Willie Mae Smith Morgan. He enjoyed working on all kinds of motors and was known as a good...

Wanda Louise McBee Johnston

Wanda Louise McBee Johnston

Jun 3, 2023

 

Wanda Louise McBee Johnston, 75, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023 at her home with her loving family by her side.

 

She was born in Mitchell County on February 15, 1948 to the late Frank McBee and Mary Jane Riddle McBee. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband, George Johnston.

 

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William Harvey Smith

William Harvey Smith

Jun 2, 2023

 

 

William Harvey Smith, 67, of Old Fort, passed away at his residence on Friday, June 2, 2023.

 

William was born in Norfolk County, Virginia on October 30, 1955 to the late Lennon Filmore Smith and the late Estelle Fay Perry.

 

Surviving Mr. Smith are two daughters, Alexandra Rose Smith and Mindy McGinnis; two sisters, Faye and...

Dominick Richard Policella, Jr.

Dominick Richard Policella, Jr.

Jun 2, 2023

 

Dominick Richard Policella, Jr., 83, of Nebo, North Carolina and formerly of Staatsburg, New York, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.

 

He was born in Beacon, New York on February 9, 1940 to the late Dominick Richard Policella, Sr. and Wanda Pavelock Policella. Mr. Policella served in the United States Army. He worked...

Pamela Kathleen "Kathy" White

Pamela Kathleen "Kathy" White

Jun 1, 2023

Pamela Kathleen “Kathy” White, 70 of Marion, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.Kathy was born in Waynesville, NC on January 8, 1953, to the late John Early andAlene Moss Early. She was married to her husband of 46 years, Philip Andrew Whiteand was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church. Kathy enjoyed reading and was quite...

Randal Lee Lowery

Randal Lee Lowery

Jun 1, 2023

 

Randal Lee Lowery, 77, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 at his home.

 

He was born March 26, 1946 to the late Lee Arthur Lowery and Kathryn Stevens Lowery.

 

Randy was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army who had served in Vietnam. Following his military service, he worked in construction as...

Robert "Linzy" Gouge

Robert "Linzy" Gouge

May 30, 2023

 

Robert “Linzy” Gouge, 77, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday morning, May 30, 2023 at Autumn Care of Marion.

 

He was born April 11, 1946 to the late Dallas Green Gouge and Lillian Haynes Gouge. Linzy worked for many years at American Thread and later retired from there. He was a very simple man who enjoyed walking...

Glenn Harrison Thomas

Glenn Harrison Thomas

Jun 9, 2023

 

     Glenn Harrison Thomas, 79, of Old Fort, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, at his residence.

 

     Glenn was born in McDowell County, NC, on September 30, 1943, to the late Alfred Thomas and Lula Edna Crisp Thomas. He was married to his wife of 58 years, Brenda Hope Duncan Thomas. He was a supervisor with Duke...

Patricia "Patsy" Shelton Chester

Patricia "Patsy" Shelton Chester

Jun 8, 2023

 

Patricia “Patsy” Shelton Chester, 74, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023 at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton.

 

She was born November 7, 1948 in Marion to the late Paris Dillard Shelton and Ruth Radford Shelton.

 

Patsy loved the beach and the beauty of the ocean as well as flowers. She was known...

Grace Revis Stafford

Grace Revis Stafford

Jun 8, 2023

 

Grace Revis Stafford, 85, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

 

She was born in Marion on June 6, 1938 to the late Namon and Ada Randolph Revis. She is also preceded in death by seven siblings and two half siblings.

 

Grace was a member of Fairview Free Will...

Billy Joe England

Billy Joe England

Jun 8, 2023

 

     Billy Joe England, 81, of Nebo, passed away, Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the Charles F. George VA Medical Center in Asheville.

 

     Mr. England was born in McDowell County, NC, on December 2, 1941, to the late Edward Peeler England and Lola Holcombe England. He was married Carolyn Wilson England, who also preceded him in death....

Peggy Lynn Carlin Grantham

Peggy Lynn Carlin Grantham

Jun 7, 2023

 

Peggy Lynn Carlin Grantham, 78, of Spruce Pine passed away on the evening of Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at The Greens at Spruce Pine.

She was born in Arkansas County, Arkansas to the late Deard Leland Carlin and the late Eileen Elizabeth Ragan Carlin on October 12, 1944. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Grantham...

Patricia Rae Price Warren

Patricia Rae Price Warren

Jun 7, 2023

 

Patricia Rae Price Warren, 74, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at her residence.

 

She was born on May 16, 1949 in McDowell County to the late Albin Lee Price and Edna Gallion Price. She was married to her husband of 25 years, Freddie Lee Warren. She was loving, selfless, and kind. She loved...

Mark Allen Campbell

Mark Allen Campbell

Jun 6, 2023

 

Mark Allen Campbell, 61, of Marion, passed away at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

 

Mark was born in Statesville, NC on July 01, 1961 to the late Allen Leroy Campbell, Jr. and the late Laura Ann Robinette Campbell. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Michael Todd Campbell.

 

He...

Wilma Mae Elkins Ward

Wilma Mae Elkins Ward

Jun 6, 2023

Wilma Mae Elkins Ward, 98, of Old Fort, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023, atAutumn Care of Marion.

Mrs. Ward was born in Haywood County, NC on January 21, 1925, to the late RalphElkins and Mary Bishop Elkins Watson. She was married to the late Arnold Ward andwas a member of Carson’s Chapel. She worked for Parker’s Hosiery, with whom...

Randy Seay, Jr.

Randy Seay, Jr.

Jun 5, 2023

 

   Randy Charles Seay, Jr., of Marion, NC left this earth on June 5, 2023. He was a US Army Veteran serving in Kandahar, Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom with the International Security Assistance Force also serving in the Army Reserves as a heavy vehicle operator and drill sergeant at Fort Jackson, Police Officer for both Marion City Police...

John Carter Searcy

John Carter Searcy

Jun 4, 2023

 

John Carter Searcy, 59, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 while at Mission Hospital McDowell.

 

John was born in Burke County on November 23, 1963 to Ruth Randolph Fortune and the late Max Fortune. John loved the Lord, and he enjoyed worshipping in music. He loved everyone he met and never forgot a face....

Kenneth "Hill" Todd, II

Kenneth "Hill" Todd, II

Jun 4, 2023

Kenneth "Hill" Todd, II, age 36, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 at his home.

 

Hill was a native of Harnett County where he was born on January 21, 1987.

Christopher "Topher" Rodier

Christopher "Topher" Rodier

Jun 3, 2023

Christopher "Topher" Rodier, age 51, of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on June 3, 2023. While he was born in Burlington, Vermont, he was quickly embraced by every Southerner he met after arriving in Marion in 1981. Topher graduated from McDowell High School, Class of 1990. Afterwards, he took classes at McDowell Technical Community College, Asheville-Buncombe...

Finley Chrisawn

Finley Chrisawn

Jun 3, 2023

 

Finley Chrisawn, 95, of Marion, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord and his wife at his home with his loving family surrounding him on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

 

He was born in Yancey County on July 3, 1927 to the late John Will Chrisawn and Della Smith Chrisawn. He is also preceded in death by his...

Dennis Henry Morgan

Dennis Henry Morgan

Jun 3, 2023

 

Dennis Henry Morgan, 68, of Marion, passed away at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, NC on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

 

Dennis was born in McDowell County on October 31, 1954 to the late Grayson Henry Morgan and the late Willie Mae Smith Morgan. He enjoyed working on all kinds of motors and was known as a good...

Wanda Louise McBee Johnston

Wanda Louise McBee Johnston

Jun 3, 2023

 

Wanda Louise McBee Johnston, 75, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023 at her home with her loving family by her side.

 

She was born in Mitchell County on February 15, 1948 to the late Frank McBee and Mary Jane Riddle McBee. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband, George Johnston.

 

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William Harvey Smith

William Harvey Smith

Jun 2, 2023

 

 

William Harvey Smith, 67, of Old Fort, passed away at his residence on Friday, June 2, 2023.

 

William was born in Norfolk County, Virginia on October 30, 1955 to the late Lennon Filmore Smith and the late Estelle Fay Perry.

 

Surviving Mr. Smith are two daughters, Alexandra Rose Smith and Mindy McGinnis; two sisters, Faye and...

Dominick Richard Policella, Jr.

Dominick Richard Policella, Jr.

Jun 2, 2023

 

Dominick Richard Policella, Jr., 83, of Nebo, North Carolina and formerly of Staatsburg, New York, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.

 

He was born in Beacon, New York on February 9, 1940 to the late Dominick Richard Policella, Sr. and Wanda Pavelock Policella. Mr. Policella served in the United States Army. He worked...

Pamela Kathleen "Kathy" White

Pamela Kathleen "Kathy" White

Jun 1, 2023

Pamela Kathleen “Kathy” White, 70 of Marion, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.Kathy was born in Waynesville, NC on January 8, 1953, to the late John Early andAlene Moss Early. She was married to her husband of 46 years, Philip Andrew Whiteand was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church. Kathy enjoyed reading and was quite...

Randal Lee Lowery

Randal Lee Lowery

Jun 1, 2023

 

Randal Lee Lowery, 77, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 at his home.

 

He was born March 26, 1946 to the late Lee Arthur Lowery and Kathryn Stevens Lowery.

 

Randy was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army who had served in Vietnam. Following his military service, he worked in construction as...

Robert "Linzy" Gouge

Robert "Linzy" Gouge

May 30, 2023

 

Robert “Linzy” Gouge, 77, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday morning, May 30, 2023 at Autumn Care of Marion.

 

He was born April 11, 1946 to the late Dallas Green Gouge and Lillian Haynes Gouge. Linzy worked for many years at American Thread and later retired from there. He was a very simple man who enjoyed walking...

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