Obituaries
Laura Ann Robinette Hall
Feb 10, 2023
Laura Ann Robinette Hall, 81, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at her home.
A native of Marion, Laura was born November 8, 1941 to the late John Harold Robinette and Sallie Owensby Robinette.
After a career in local mills, Laura worked in several restaurants as a cook. She truly enjoyed feeding people both...
Gracie Marie Ferrell Henry
Feb 10, 2023
Gracie Marie Ferrell Henry, 71, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
A native of San Diego, California, Gracie was born June 20, 1951 to the late Emmanuel and Grace Williams Ferrell.
Gracie loved animals of all kinds, especially horses and birds. She was a skilled painter and enjoyed drawing,...
Margaret Augusta Brown Surratt
Feb 10, 2023
Margaret Augusta Brown Surratt, 83, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
She was born in McDowell County on May 14, 1939 to the late George Washington Brown and Effie Mae McKinney Brown.
Margaret was a very Godly woman who read her Bible daily and prayed often. She could often...
Ransom Floyd Hicks
Feb 10, 2023
Ransom “Sam” Hicks, 72, of Marion, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at McDowell Hospital. He was born in McDowell County to the late Floyd Etis Hicks and Laura Woody Hicks.
Mr. Hicks was a proud Veteran who served in Vietnam, where he received the Bronze Star. He was known as a loving husband, father and grandfather
He loved...
Alvis Gene Hendren
Feb 9, 2023
Mr. Alvis “Gene” Hendren, age 77, of Old Fort, NC transitioned to his heavenly home peacefully while surrounded by his loving wife and friends following a brief illness. He fought hard to remain here with those he loved but on Thursday, February 9, 2023 the good Lord took him home.
Gene was born in Knoxville, TN on April 13,...
Carol Ann Walker
Feb 9, 2023
Carol Ann Walker passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 9, 2023 in her home surrounded by her loved ones. She succumbed to gastric cancer after being diagnosed in July of 2022.
She was born in Mt. Kisco, New York on July 4th, 1950 to John Ransom Rogge, and Marion Jane Moseman Rogge.
Carol was a proud resident of...
Bula Dean Stafford Blackwell
Feb 9, 2023
Bula Dean Stafford Blackwell 80, of Marion, passed away on the morning of Thursday, February 9, 2023 at her residence.
Bula was born in Avery County to the late Glenn Stafford and Josephine Burleson Stafford on September 20, 1942. She is also preceded in death by her husband, William Carroll Blackwell.
She was a member of Hefner Memorial Baptist Church...
Truman Duncan
Feb 8, 2023
S. Truman Duncan, 77, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton.
Mr. Duncan was born in McDowell County, NC on August 22, 1945. He was the son of the late Samuel Rufus Duncan and Isabelle Turner Duncan. He was married to his wife of forty four years, Grace Nevada...
Beverly Ann Grindstaff Romine
Feb 7, 2023
Beverly Ann Grindstaff Romine 65, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family and friends.
Beverly was born in McDowell County on January 3, 1958 to the late Paul Grindstaff and Lorene Jordan Grindstaff. She attended Old Fort Free Will Baptist Church. Beverly enjoyed visiting antique stores, thrift shops, trade lots and...
William Allen Clayton
Feb 7, 2023
William Allen Clayton, 56, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday morning, February 7, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born in Miami Beach, Florida on September 10, 1966 to Jane Caroline Bordle Lamm and the late Ronald Arthur Clayton, Sr.
Bill mainly worked with sheetrock, but had a talent for many things and could do...
George Emory Williams, Jr.
Feb 6, 2023
George Emory Williams, Jr., 68, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 6, 2023.
A native of Marion, he was born July 8, 1954 to the late George Emory Williams and Fannie Maude Gaddy Williams.
George was a simple man with big dreams. He received great joy by helping others, even when he really didn’t have...
Joseph Hubert Elliott
Feb 5, 2023
Joseph Hubert Elliott, age 74, passed away Sunday morning, February 5 at his home with those he loved nearby. Joe was born in McDowell County to Mack David Elliott, Sr. and Bernice Bowman Elliott on March 5, 1948. His parents preceded him in death. Joe was a member of Story Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Following graduation from Marion High School,...
Dr. Harold Dean Simpson, Sr.
Feb 4, 2023
Harold Dean was born July 12, 1934, just north of Berry, Alabama. He grew up on a farm and graduated from Berry High School. Dean accepted the call to be ordained a Southern Baptist Minister when he was 18 years old. He graduated from Florence State University with bachelors' degrees in English, History, Chemistry, and Biology. Dean continued his education,...
Carolyn June Ledford
Feb 4, 2023
Carolyn June Edwards Ledford, 86, of Marion, went to her Heavenly Home Saturday, February 4, 2023, at her residence.
Carolyn was born in McDowell County, NC to the late Carl Edwards and Mamie Hollifield Edwards. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. Carolyn enjoyed baking cakes and making candy. She especially enjoyed making fudge. Carolyn...
Rebecca Ann Bailey Knupp
Feb 3, 2023
Rebecca Ann Bailey Knupp, 93, of Old Fort, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.
Rebecca was born on April 3, 1929 to the late Joseph Grayson Bailey and Cassie Burgin Bailey in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Knupp; son John...
Billy Joe Roberts
Feb 2, 2023
Billy Joe Roberts, 68, of Marion, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at his residence.
Mr. Roberts was born in Black Mountain, NC on July 5, 1954, to the late Helen Worley and Floyd Roberts. He was married to the late Wilma Roberts. He was a talented rock mason who enjoyed working on small engines and watching...
Betty Pauline Sheehan Davis
Feb 1, 2023
Betty Pauline Sheehan Davis, age 83, of Marion, NC passed away February 1, 2023 at her residence.
Betty was born June 11, 1939 to the late Clarence and Julia Sheehan. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles “Charlie” Davis; two sisters and three brothers.
Those left to cherish her memory...
Lynn Hoover
Jan 30, 2023
Donna “Lynn” Hoover, 57, of Old Fort, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.
Lynn was born in McDowell County, NC on February 1, 1965, to the late Mary Elizabeth Ownbey. Lynn was fond of her dogs and loved flowers and nature. She also enjoyed shopping in thrift...
Danny Terry Barnes
Jan 29, 2023
Danny Terry Barnes, 68, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, January 29, 2023, at his residence.
In accordance with his wishes, no services will be held at this time.
James Arthur Morgan
Jan 29, 2023
James A. Morgan age 80 of Marion went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 29, 2023. He was born on September 20th, 1942 to the late Arthur Cleveland Morgan and Florence Tony Morgan. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Ralph Morgan.
Also preceding him in death is his wife and...
Laura Ann Robinette Hall
Feb 10, 2023
Laura Ann Robinette Hall, 81, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at her home.
A native of Marion, Laura was born November 8, 1941 to the late John Harold Robinette and Sallie Owensby Robinette.
After a career in local mills, Laura worked in several restaurants as a cook. She truly enjoyed feeding people both...
Gracie Marie Ferrell Henry
Feb 10, 2023
Gracie Marie Ferrell Henry, 71, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
A native of San Diego, California, Gracie was born June 20, 1951 to the late Emmanuel and Grace Williams Ferrell.
Gracie loved animals of all kinds, especially horses and birds. She was a skilled painter and enjoyed drawing,...
Margaret Augusta Brown Surratt
Feb 10, 2023
Margaret Augusta Brown Surratt, 83, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at Mission Hospital McDowell.
She was born in McDowell County on May 14, 1939 to the late George Washington Brown and Effie Mae McKinney Brown.
Margaret was a very Godly woman who read her Bible daily and prayed often. She could often...
Ransom Floyd Hicks
Feb 10, 2023
Ransom “Sam” Hicks, 72, of Marion, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at McDowell Hospital. He was born in McDowell County to the late Floyd Etis Hicks and Laura Woody Hicks.
Mr. Hicks was a proud Veteran who served in Vietnam, where he received the Bronze Star. He was known as a loving husband, father and grandfather
He loved...
Alvis Gene Hendren
Feb 9, 2023
Mr. Alvis “Gene” Hendren, age 77, of Old Fort, NC transitioned to his heavenly home peacefully while surrounded by his loving wife and friends following a brief illness. He fought hard to remain here with those he loved but on Thursday, February 9, 2023 the good Lord took him home.
Gene was born in Knoxville, TN on April 13,...
Carol Ann Walker
Feb 9, 2023
Carol Ann Walker passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 9, 2023 in her home surrounded by her loved ones. She succumbed to gastric cancer after being diagnosed in July of 2022.
She was born in Mt. Kisco, New York on July 4th, 1950 to John Ransom Rogge, and Marion Jane Moseman Rogge.
Carol was a proud resident of...
Bula Dean Stafford Blackwell
Feb 9, 2023
Bula Dean Stafford Blackwell 80, of Marion, passed away on the morning of Thursday, February 9, 2023 at her residence.
Bula was born in Avery County to the late Glenn Stafford and Josephine Burleson Stafford on September 20, 1942. She is also preceded in death by her husband, William Carroll Blackwell.
She was a member of Hefner Memorial Baptist Church...
Truman Duncan
Feb 8, 2023
S. Truman Duncan, 77, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton.
Mr. Duncan was born in McDowell County, NC on August 22, 1945. He was the son of the late Samuel Rufus Duncan and Isabelle Turner Duncan. He was married to his wife of forty four years, Grace Nevada...
Beverly Ann Grindstaff Romine
Feb 7, 2023
Beverly Ann Grindstaff Romine 65, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family and friends.
Beverly was born in McDowell County on January 3, 1958 to the late Paul Grindstaff and Lorene Jordan Grindstaff. She attended Old Fort Free Will Baptist Church. Beverly enjoyed visiting antique stores, thrift shops, trade lots and...
William Allen Clayton
Feb 7, 2023
William Allen Clayton, 56, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday morning, February 7, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He was born in Miami Beach, Florida on September 10, 1966 to Jane Caroline Bordle Lamm and the late Ronald Arthur Clayton, Sr.
Bill mainly worked with sheetrock, but had a talent for many things and could do...
George Emory Williams, Jr.
Feb 6, 2023
George Emory Williams, Jr., 68, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 6, 2023.
A native of Marion, he was born July 8, 1954 to the late George Emory Williams and Fannie Maude Gaddy Williams.
George was a simple man with big dreams. He received great joy by helping others, even when he really didn’t have...
Joseph Hubert Elliott
Feb 5, 2023
Joseph Hubert Elliott, age 74, passed away Sunday morning, February 5 at his home with those he loved nearby. Joe was born in McDowell County to Mack David Elliott, Sr. and Bernice Bowman Elliott on March 5, 1948. His parents preceded him in death. Joe was a member of Story Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Following graduation from Marion High School,...
Dr. Harold Dean Simpson, Sr.
Feb 4, 2023
Harold Dean was born July 12, 1934, just north of Berry, Alabama. He grew up on a farm and graduated from Berry High School. Dean accepted the call to be ordained a Southern Baptist Minister when he was 18 years old. He graduated from Florence State University with bachelors' degrees in English, History, Chemistry, and Biology. Dean continued his education,...
Carolyn June Ledford
Feb 4, 2023
Carolyn June Edwards Ledford, 86, of Marion, went to her Heavenly Home Saturday, February 4, 2023, at her residence.
Carolyn was born in McDowell County, NC to the late Carl Edwards and Mamie Hollifield Edwards. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. Carolyn enjoyed baking cakes and making candy. She especially enjoyed making fudge. Carolyn...
Rebecca Ann Bailey Knupp
Feb 3, 2023
Rebecca Ann Bailey Knupp, 93, of Old Fort, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.
Rebecca was born on April 3, 1929 to the late Joseph Grayson Bailey and Cassie Burgin Bailey in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Knupp; son John...
Billy Joe Roberts
Feb 2, 2023
Billy Joe Roberts, 68, of Marion, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at his residence.
Mr. Roberts was born in Black Mountain, NC on July 5, 1954, to the late Helen Worley and Floyd Roberts. He was married to the late Wilma Roberts. He was a talented rock mason who enjoyed working on small engines and watching...
Betty Pauline Sheehan Davis
Feb 1, 2023
Betty Pauline Sheehan Davis, age 83, of Marion, NC passed away February 1, 2023 at her residence.
Betty was born June 11, 1939 to the late Clarence and Julia Sheehan. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles “Charlie” Davis; two sisters and three brothers.
Those left to cherish her memory...
Lynn Hoover
Jan 30, 2023
Donna “Lynn” Hoover, 57, of Old Fort, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.
Lynn was born in McDowell County, NC on February 1, 1965, to the late Mary Elizabeth Ownbey. Lynn was fond of her dogs and loved flowers and nature. She also enjoyed shopping in thrift...
Danny Terry Barnes
Jan 29, 2023
Danny Terry Barnes, 68, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, January 29, 2023, at his residence.
In accordance with his wishes, no services will be held at this time.
James Arthur Morgan
Jan 29, 2023
James A. Morgan age 80 of Marion went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 29, 2023. He was born on September 20th, 1942 to the late Arthur Cleveland Morgan and Florence Tony Morgan. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Ralph Morgan.
Also preceding him in death is his wife and...
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