Obituaries

Christopher Lee VanDyke

Christopher Lee VanDyke

Oct 16, 2022

Christopher Lee VanDyke passed away on the morning of Sunday, October 16, 2022 at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Burke County.

Christopher was born on April 12, 1969 in Burke County to the late Jerry Lee VanDyke and Mary Evelyn White VanDyke. He was an avid golfer He also loved the Atlanta Braves and the Carolina Tarheels. Christopher formally helped...

Donald C. Ledford

Donald C. Ledford

Oct 15, 2022

Donald Clyde Ledford, 73, passed away on Saturday, October 15, after a period of declining health. Don was born on March 30, 1949, to Jack and Ruby Rathbone Ledford.

Don was a proud US Army Veteran, who served our country during the Vietnam War. In the army, Don was trained and served as a Manual Morse Code Technician, a job...

Chester Ned Trantham

Chester Ned Trantham

Oct 15, 2022

Chester Ned Trantham, age 90, passed away on October 15, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Haywood County, North Carolina on August 7, 1932, to the late Homer Jasper and Lizzie Mae West Trantham.

 

Chester was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed working in the garden, fishing, raising his chickens and also riding through the...

Robert Leslie Jones

Robert Leslie Jones

Oct 14, 2022

     Robert Leslie Jones, 60, of Marion, NC, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022, in Marion.

 

     Robert was born in McDowell County, NC, on April 6, 1962, to the late Linda Lee Jones. He was a professional tree cutter who loved the outdoors. Robert was a kind and loving man who had a great sense of humor....

Therman Luther Lytle

Therman Luther Lytle

Oct 12, 2022

Therman Luther Lytle 92, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away at Charles George VA Medical Center on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

Therman was born on November 03, 1929 in McDowell County to the late Floyd Luther Lytle and Ella Mae Smith Lytle. He was a proud US Army Veteran and was a faithful and wise man who honored his...

Terrance  Douglas Willis

Terrance Douglas Willis

Oct 11, 2022

Terrance Douglas “Doug” Willis, originally of Spruce Pine, NC passed away on the evening of October 11, 2022 at the age of 66.

A long time resident of Marion, Doug is survived by Donna, his loving wife of 48 years. His daughter, Heather Foster of Marion; his daughter, Charity Webb (Daniel) of Marion; his son, Adam Willis (Amy) of Old...

Michael Alvin McCall M.D.

Michael Alvin McCall M.D.

Oct 10, 2022

Dr. Mike McCall, 95, passed away peacefully of natural causes Monday evening, closely attended by his son Palmer, Autumn Care nurses, and caregivers.  

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Joyce Palmer McCall, native of Fort Pierce, Florida. 

Dr. Mike was born in Marion on May 1, 1927, the youngest of six children.

He was predeceased by his...

Darrell Delane Hazelwood

Darrell Delane Hazelwood

Oct 10, 2022

Darrell Delane Hazelwood, 80, of Old Fort, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord with his wife by his side on Monday, October 10, 2022 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.

 

He was born in Stuart, Virginia on December 01, 1941 to the late William and Edith Hall Hazelwood.

 

Darrell was known as an honest, hardworking...

Sarah Hensley Good

Sarah Hensley Good

Oct 9, 2022

Sarah Hensley Good, age 102, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, October 09, 2022 after a period of declining health. Sarah was born February 15, 1920 in Buncombe County, North Carolina to Thomas A. and Cora Burleson Hensley.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Reid “Buck” Good, Jr. who died in 2004, and a grandson, Travis...

Dallas "Bucky" Spencer Reep

Dallas "Bucky" Spencer Reep

Oct 8, 2022

Dallas “Bucky” Spencer Reep, 87, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday morning, October 08, 2022 at Mission Hospital McDowell.

Bucky is survived by his wife of 35 years, Sally Smith Reep; four children, Christopher Reep, Brian Reep (Ann), Robert Garrison III, and Maria Cloer (Kevin); ten grandchildren, Nicholas Reep, Whitney Reep, Carolyn Reep, Bradley Reep, Landon Mariani, Ella Garrison,...

James “Ken” Kenneth Dellinger

James “Ken” Kenneth Dellinger

Oct 8, 2022

James “Ken” Dellinger, age 79, passed away on Saturday, October 08, 2022. He was born on December 23, 1942, to the late Tom and Cassie Brewer Dellinger.

 

Ken attended Yancey Street Baptist Church in Marion, North Carolina. He loved to hunt, fish and play cards with his Lodge family. Ken was a loving father, brother, grandfather and will be...

Carroll Douglas Robinson

Carroll Douglas Robinson

Oct 6, 2022

Carroll Douglas Robinson, 67, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, October 06, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.

 

He was born in Marion on March 26, 1955 to Beulah Wilson Blankenship and the late Olis Robinson. His wife, Donna James, also precedes him in death. Carroll enjoyed walking and being outside enjoying nature’s beauty.

 

In addition to...

Eric Douglas Slaughter

Eric Douglas Slaughter

Oct 6, 2022

Mr. Eric Douglas Slaughter, age 50, of Barnardsville NC, passed away, Thursday October 6, 2022 at his residence.

No services are planned at this time.

George  Howard Austin

George Howard Austin

Oct 3, 2022

     George Howard Austin, 78, of Nebo, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.

    

     Mr. Austin was born in McDowell County, NC on May 31, 1944, to the late Frank Austin and Louise Biggerstaff Austin. He proudly served in the U.S. Army National Guard. Mr. Austin loved horses and other animals,...

Edith Lourine Pressley Crisp

Edith Lourine Pressley Crisp

Oct 3, 2022

On October 3, 2022, Edith Lourine Pressley Crisp, age 101, of Marion, North Carolina, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior. Edith was born on April 22, 1921 in Asheville, North Carolina to the late William and Georgia Pressley.

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Crisp; sons-in-law, Irland...

Cyndi Louise Lash Banner

Cyndi Louise Lash Banner

Oct 2, 2022

Cyndi Louise Lash Banner, 62, of Old Fort, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 02, 2022 at her home.

 

She was born in Mocksville, North Carolina on June 11, 1960 to the late Joseph Lash and Etta Mae Loggins Lash.

 

Cyndi was a loving wife and sister. She had many friends who...

Hazel Willie Jenkins Stevens

Hazel Willie Jenkins Stevens

Oct 2, 2022

Hazel Willie Jenkins Stevens, 90, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, October 02, 2022 at her home.

 

A native of McDowell County, she was born December 22, 1931 to the late Roy Jenkins and Sarah Whitesides Jenkins.

 

Hazel formerly worked at Galey and Lord as a weaver. She enjoyed watching the birds and talking with family and...

Carol Martin McCall

Carol Martin McCall

Oct 2, 2022

Carol Martin McCall, 73, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, October 02, 2022 at Autumn Care of Marion.

 

She was born in Buncombe County to the late Wayne Martin and Elsie Marlowe Martin on March 10, 1949.

 

Carol was a strong, independent woman. Her family was her world, especially her grandkids. She enjoyed watching television, and she...

Tammy  Dalton

Tammy Dalton

Oct 1, 2022

     Tammy Denise Ferguson Dalton, 56, of Marion, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022 at her residence.

 

     Tammy was born in McDowell County, NC, on March 13, 1966, to Harvey Ferguson and the late Kaye Hensley Ferguson. She was married to the late Randall Jack Dalton, Jr. Tammy was a member of Marion Holiness Church and...

Rodney Mott Windhorst

Rodney Mott Windhorst

Oct 1, 2022

     Rodney Mott Windhorst, 79, of Nebo, NC, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.

 

     Rod was born in Minnesota on October 12, 1942, to the late Karl Windhorst and Mary Mott Windhorst. He was an aerospace engineer who enjoyed dancing and listening to music. He was an avid outdoorsman who always enjoyed...

Christopher Lee VanDyke

Christopher Lee VanDyke

Oct 16, 2022

Christopher Lee VanDyke passed away on the morning of Sunday, October 16, 2022 at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Burke County.

Christopher was born on April 12, 1969 in Burke County to the late Jerry Lee VanDyke and Mary Evelyn White VanDyke. He was an avid golfer He also loved the Atlanta Braves and the Carolina Tarheels. Christopher formally helped...

Donald C. Ledford

Donald C. Ledford

Oct 15, 2022

Donald Clyde Ledford, 73, passed away on Saturday, October 15, after a period of declining health. Don was born on March 30, 1949, to Jack and Ruby Rathbone Ledford.

Don was a proud US Army Veteran, who served our country during the Vietnam War. In the army, Don was trained and served as a Manual Morse Code Technician, a job...

Chester Ned Trantham

Chester Ned Trantham

Oct 15, 2022

Chester Ned Trantham, age 90, passed away on October 15, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Haywood County, North Carolina on August 7, 1932, to the late Homer Jasper and Lizzie Mae West Trantham.

 

Chester was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed working in the garden, fishing, raising his chickens and also riding through the...

Robert Leslie Jones

Robert Leslie Jones

Oct 14, 2022

     Robert Leslie Jones, 60, of Marion, NC, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022, in Marion.

 

     Robert was born in McDowell County, NC, on April 6, 1962, to the late Linda Lee Jones. He was a professional tree cutter who loved the outdoors. Robert was a kind and loving man who had a great sense of humor....

Therman Luther Lytle

Therman Luther Lytle

Oct 12, 2022

Therman Luther Lytle 92, of Old Fort, North Carolina passed away at Charles George VA Medical Center on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

Therman was born on November 03, 1929 in McDowell County to the late Floyd Luther Lytle and Ella Mae Smith Lytle. He was a proud US Army Veteran and was a faithful and wise man who honored his...

Terrance  Douglas Willis

Terrance Douglas Willis

Oct 11, 2022

Terrance Douglas “Doug” Willis, originally of Spruce Pine, NC passed away on the evening of October 11, 2022 at the age of 66.

A long time resident of Marion, Doug is survived by Donna, his loving wife of 48 years. His daughter, Heather Foster of Marion; his daughter, Charity Webb (Daniel) of Marion; his son, Adam Willis (Amy) of Old...

Michael Alvin McCall M.D.

Michael Alvin McCall M.D.

Oct 10, 2022

Dr. Mike McCall, 95, passed away peacefully of natural causes Monday evening, closely attended by his son Palmer, Autumn Care nurses, and caregivers.  

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Joyce Palmer McCall, native of Fort Pierce, Florida. 

Dr. Mike was born in Marion on May 1, 1927, the youngest of six children.

He was predeceased by his...

Darrell Delane Hazelwood

Darrell Delane Hazelwood

Oct 10, 2022

Darrell Delane Hazelwood, 80, of Old Fort, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord with his wife by his side on Monday, October 10, 2022 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.

 

He was born in Stuart, Virginia on December 01, 1941 to the late William and Edith Hall Hazelwood.

 

Darrell was known as an honest, hardworking...

Sarah Hensley Good

Sarah Hensley Good

Oct 9, 2022

Sarah Hensley Good, age 102, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, October 09, 2022 after a period of declining health. Sarah was born February 15, 1920 in Buncombe County, North Carolina to Thomas A. and Cora Burleson Hensley.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Reid “Buck” Good, Jr. who died in 2004, and a grandson, Travis...

Dallas "Bucky" Spencer Reep

Dallas "Bucky" Spencer Reep

Oct 8, 2022

Dallas “Bucky” Spencer Reep, 87, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday morning, October 08, 2022 at Mission Hospital McDowell.

Bucky is survived by his wife of 35 years, Sally Smith Reep; four children, Christopher Reep, Brian Reep (Ann), Robert Garrison III, and Maria Cloer (Kevin); ten grandchildren, Nicholas Reep, Whitney Reep, Carolyn Reep, Bradley Reep, Landon Mariani, Ella Garrison,...

James “Ken” Kenneth Dellinger

James “Ken” Kenneth Dellinger

Oct 8, 2022

James “Ken” Dellinger, age 79, passed away on Saturday, October 08, 2022. He was born on December 23, 1942, to the late Tom and Cassie Brewer Dellinger.

 

Ken attended Yancey Street Baptist Church in Marion, North Carolina. He loved to hunt, fish and play cards with his Lodge family. Ken was a loving father, brother, grandfather and will be...

Carroll Douglas Robinson

Carroll Douglas Robinson

Oct 6, 2022

Carroll Douglas Robinson, 67, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, October 06, 2022 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.

 

He was born in Marion on March 26, 1955 to Beulah Wilson Blankenship and the late Olis Robinson. His wife, Donna James, also precedes him in death. Carroll enjoyed walking and being outside enjoying nature’s beauty.

 

In addition to...

Eric Douglas Slaughter

Eric Douglas Slaughter

Oct 6, 2022

Mr. Eric Douglas Slaughter, age 50, of Barnardsville NC, passed away, Thursday October 6, 2022 at his residence.

No services are planned at this time.

George  Howard Austin

George Howard Austin

Oct 3, 2022

     George Howard Austin, 78, of Nebo, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.

    

     Mr. Austin was born in McDowell County, NC on May 31, 1944, to the late Frank Austin and Louise Biggerstaff Austin. He proudly served in the U.S. Army National Guard. Mr. Austin loved horses and other animals,...

Edith Lourine Pressley Crisp

Edith Lourine Pressley Crisp

Oct 3, 2022

On October 3, 2022, Edith Lourine Pressley Crisp, age 101, of Marion, North Carolina, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior. Edith was born on April 22, 1921 in Asheville, North Carolina to the late William and Georgia Pressley.

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Crisp; sons-in-law, Irland...

Cyndi Louise Lash Banner

Cyndi Louise Lash Banner

Oct 2, 2022

Cyndi Louise Lash Banner, 62, of Old Fort, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 02, 2022 at her home.

 

She was born in Mocksville, North Carolina on June 11, 1960 to the late Joseph Lash and Etta Mae Loggins Lash.

 

Cyndi was a loving wife and sister. She had many friends who...

Hazel Willie Jenkins Stevens

Hazel Willie Jenkins Stevens

Oct 2, 2022

Hazel Willie Jenkins Stevens, 90, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, October 02, 2022 at her home.

 

A native of McDowell County, she was born December 22, 1931 to the late Roy Jenkins and Sarah Whitesides Jenkins.

 

Hazel formerly worked at Galey and Lord as a weaver. She enjoyed watching the birds and talking with family and...

Carol Martin McCall

Carol Martin McCall

Oct 2, 2022

Carol Martin McCall, 73, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, October 02, 2022 at Autumn Care of Marion.

 

She was born in Buncombe County to the late Wayne Martin and Elsie Marlowe Martin on March 10, 1949.

 

Carol was a strong, independent woman. Her family was her world, especially her grandkids. She enjoyed watching television, and she...

Tammy  Dalton

Tammy Dalton

Oct 1, 2022

     Tammy Denise Ferguson Dalton, 56, of Marion, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022 at her residence.

 

     Tammy was born in McDowell County, NC, on March 13, 1966, to Harvey Ferguson and the late Kaye Hensley Ferguson. She was married to the late Randall Jack Dalton, Jr. Tammy was a member of Marion Holiness Church and...

Rodney Mott Windhorst

Rodney Mott Windhorst

Oct 1, 2022

     Rodney Mott Windhorst, 79, of Nebo, NC, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.

 

     Rod was born in Minnesota on October 12, 1942, to the late Karl Windhorst and Mary Mott Windhorst. He was an aerospace engineer who enjoyed dancing and listening to music. He was an avid outdoorsman who always enjoyed...

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