Obituaries
Henry Brown Boyce
Oct 7, 2021
Henry Brown Boyce, 67, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, October 07, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
A native of McDowell County, he was born on September 10, 1954 to the late James Henry Boyce and Thelma Mae Gardin Boyce Hayden. Henry honorably served in the U.S. Army as a Corporal. He went on to work for the...
Catherine Antionette Wells Renn
Oct 6, 2021
Catherine Antionette Wells Renn, 45, passed away Wednesday, October 06, 2021.
No services are planned at this time.
Louis Wall
Oct 4, 2021
Louis E. Wall, age 92, passed away on October 4, 2021 at Black Mountain State Veterans Home. He was the youngest of 11 children born to the late Nellie Owensby Wall and Thomas Greenlee Wall. Preceding him in death were four sisters (Jennie Penland, Luna Lance, Kathryn Cowan, and Pearl Rudd) and six brothers (Jock, Carl, Colin, J.D., James, and...
Larry Dennis Butler
Oct 4, 2021
Larry Dennis Butler, age 68 of Marion, N.C., went to be with his Lord on Monday, October 4th, 2021 after a hard, courageous battle with Covid.
Growing up in a military family and also being a member of the United States Air Force, Larry has lived all over the U.S. - mostly residing in Melbourne, FL, where he always...
Linda Darlene Henson McIlwain
Oct 3, 2021
Linda Darlene McIlwain, 59, of Lake Lure, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, October 03, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
At this time, no services are planned.
James Ronald Willis
Oct 2, 2021
On the night of Saturday, October 2, 2021, James Ronald Willis passed away at his residence with his loved ones by his side. A native of McDowell County, Ronnie was born on May 7, 1946 to the late Melton and Mary Owensby Willis.
He is preceded in death by his siblings, Francis Lytle, Louise Whitaker and Ray Willis. Ronnie was...
Randall Jack Dalton, Jr.
Sep 30, 2021
Randall Jack Dalton, Jr., 56, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Mission Hospital McDowell. He was born in McDowell County on January 01, 1965 to the late Randall Jack Dalton, Sr. and Linda Bartlett Hughes. Randall was a hard worker and a good provider for his family. He owned his own plumbing business. He attended...
James Robert Johnson Sr.
Sep 30, 2021
Mr. James Robert Johnson Sr., age 66, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021. No services are planned at this time.
David Henry Patton
Sep 30, 2021
David Henry Patton, age 76, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Carolinas Healthcare Blue Ridge. He was born in Buncombe County on December 12, 1944 to the late Henry and Lucille Dryman Patton.
David retired from the North Carolina Department of Transportation following thirty-five years of service where he enjoyed his job as area...
Glenda Mae Thompson Mace
Sep 30, 2021
On the afternoon of Thursday, September 30, 2021, Glenda Mae Thompson Mace, age 71, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family she loved so much.
She was born in McDowell County to Mary Martin Thompson and the late Vance Drew Thompson. Glenda was the sweetest and most kind-hearted lady you could ever meet. She...
Boe Gilliam
Sep 29, 2021
Boe Gilliam, age 79, of Black Mountain, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Buncombe County on June 22, 1942 to the late Howard Gilliam and Viola Davis Gilliam. Boe was a loving father and a good friend to many. He was very proud of his family and the Gilliam name. He...
Barbara Ann Baird Patton
Sep 29, 2021
On the night of Wednesday, September 29, 2021, Barbara Ann Baird Patton passed away at her residence with her family by her side. She was born in Burke County on December 21, 1934 to the late William and Minnie Belle Barrett Baird.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Hezekiah Patton and one granddaughter, Tasha...
Stephen Wayne Silver
Sep 29, 2021
Stephen Wayne Silver, age 52, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. He was the son of the late Earl Wayne Silver and Grace Mills.
He was a member of Faith Tabernacle Church, where he enjoyed playing music and singing. Stephen was a man of strong conviction and was a fighter to the end. He loved helping others and always...
Charles Henry Williams
Sep 29, 2021
Charles Henry Williams, age 74, of Winston-Salem, formerly of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Mission Hospital.
A native of McDowell County, Charles was born on July 31, 1947, to the late Frank and Louella Wilkerson Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Annie Williams O'Neil, Laura Williams Moore,...
Elizabeth Hennessee Poteat
Sep 29, 2021
Elizabeth Hennessee Poteat, 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born in McDowell County on August 13, 1941 to the late Wade Hampton Hennessee, Jr. “Bud” and Gladys Young Hennessee “Dutch.” Elizabeth was an excellent cook and a talented musician who played the piano, organ, and...
Jeffrey Winfield Tilley
Sep 28, 2021
Jeffrey Winfield Tilley, age 54, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 into the arms of Jesus. He was born in Buncombe County on April 25, 1967 to the late Ben and Carolyn Withrow Tilley.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Shellie Boone. Jeff was a member of Garden Creek...
Margie Lee Hollifield Cruz
Sep 28, 2021
Margie Lee Hollifield Cruz, 59, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at her residence.
She was born December 04, 1961 to Peggy Biggerstaff Hollifield and the late Marlowe Hollifield. She is also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Hollifield. Margie enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a loving wife and mother, but being...
Mary "Gogo" Golden Piercy
Sep 27, 2021
On September 27, 2021 Mary Golden Piercy, known affectionately as Gogo, went to be with Jesus whom she loved so much and sang one of her favorite songs about, Jesus Loves Me. Born on December 27, 1931 to Norman and Bessie Grant, Gogo spent most of her life in an old yellow home on Main Street in Old Fort. She...
Ronald "Ronnie" Wilford Scott
Sep 27, 2021
Ronald Wilford Scott, also known as Ronnie, age 66, of Spindale, North Carolina passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 at Rutherford Medical Hospital. A native of Nebo, Ronnie was born on December 16, 1954 to the late James Scott and Odie Withrow Scott. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joann Aiken Scott, a brother, James Willie Scott,...
Joseph Carol Wheeler
Sep 26, 2021
In the evening of Sunday, September 26, 2021, Joseph Carol Wheeler passed away at Memorial Campus in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, Joe was born on February 4, 1956 to the late Arnold and Eula Robinson Wheeler.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Tavis Wheeler. Joe Wheeler is the definition of authentic. He lived his life on...
Henry Brown Boyce
Oct 7, 2021
Henry Brown Boyce, 67, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, October 07, 2021 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center.
A native of McDowell County, he was born on September 10, 1954 to the late James Henry Boyce and Thelma Mae Gardin Boyce Hayden. Henry honorably served in the U.S. Army as a Corporal. He went on to work for the...
Catherine Antionette Wells Renn
Oct 6, 2021
Catherine Antionette Wells Renn, 45, passed away Wednesday, October 06, 2021.
No services are planned at this time.
Louis Wall
Oct 4, 2021
Louis E. Wall, age 92, passed away on October 4, 2021 at Black Mountain State Veterans Home. He was the youngest of 11 children born to the late Nellie Owensby Wall and Thomas Greenlee Wall. Preceding him in death were four sisters (Jennie Penland, Luna Lance, Kathryn Cowan, and Pearl Rudd) and six brothers (Jock, Carl, Colin, J.D., James, and...
Larry Dennis Butler
Oct 4, 2021
Larry Dennis Butler, age 68 of Marion, N.C., went to be with his Lord on Monday, October 4th, 2021 after a hard, courageous battle with Covid.
Growing up in a military family and also being a member of the United States Air Force, Larry has lived all over the U.S. - mostly residing in Melbourne, FL, where he always...
Linda Darlene Henson McIlwain
Oct 3, 2021
Linda Darlene McIlwain, 59, of Lake Lure, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, October 03, 2021 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville.
At this time, no services are planned.
James Ronald Willis
Oct 2, 2021
On the night of Saturday, October 2, 2021, James Ronald Willis passed away at his residence with his loved ones by his side. A native of McDowell County, Ronnie was born on May 7, 1946 to the late Melton and Mary Owensby Willis.
He is preceded in death by his siblings, Francis Lytle, Louise Whitaker and Ray Willis. Ronnie was...
Randall Jack Dalton, Jr.
Sep 30, 2021
Randall Jack Dalton, Jr., 56, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Mission Hospital McDowell. He was born in McDowell County on January 01, 1965 to the late Randall Jack Dalton, Sr. and Linda Bartlett Hughes. Randall was a hard worker and a good provider for his family. He owned his own plumbing business. He attended...
James Robert Johnson Sr.
Sep 30, 2021
Mr. James Robert Johnson Sr., age 66, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021. No services are planned at this time.
David Henry Patton
Sep 30, 2021
David Henry Patton, age 76, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Carolinas Healthcare Blue Ridge. He was born in Buncombe County on December 12, 1944 to the late Henry and Lucille Dryman Patton.
David retired from the North Carolina Department of Transportation following thirty-five years of service where he enjoyed his job as area...
Glenda Mae Thompson Mace
Sep 30, 2021
On the afternoon of Thursday, September 30, 2021, Glenda Mae Thompson Mace, age 71, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family she loved so much.
She was born in McDowell County to Mary Martin Thompson and the late Vance Drew Thompson. Glenda was the sweetest and most kind-hearted lady you could ever meet. She...
Boe Gilliam
Sep 29, 2021
Boe Gilliam, age 79, of Black Mountain, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Buncombe County on June 22, 1942 to the late Howard Gilliam and Viola Davis Gilliam. Boe was a loving father and a good friend to many. He was very proud of his family and the Gilliam name. He...
Barbara Ann Baird Patton
Sep 29, 2021
On the night of Wednesday, September 29, 2021, Barbara Ann Baird Patton passed away at her residence with her family by her side. She was born in Burke County on December 21, 1934 to the late William and Minnie Belle Barrett Baird.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Hezekiah Patton and one granddaughter, Tasha...
Stephen Wayne Silver
Sep 29, 2021
Stephen Wayne Silver, age 52, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. He was the son of the late Earl Wayne Silver and Grace Mills.
He was a member of Faith Tabernacle Church, where he enjoyed playing music and singing. Stephen was a man of strong conviction and was a fighter to the end. He loved helping others and always...
Charles Henry Williams
Sep 29, 2021
Charles Henry Williams, age 74, of Winston-Salem, formerly of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Mission Hospital.
A native of McDowell County, Charles was born on July 31, 1947, to the late Frank and Louella Wilkerson Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Annie Williams O'Neil, Laura Williams Moore,...
Elizabeth Hennessee Poteat
Sep 29, 2021
Elizabeth Hennessee Poteat, 80, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born in McDowell County on August 13, 1941 to the late Wade Hampton Hennessee, Jr. “Bud” and Gladys Young Hennessee “Dutch.” Elizabeth was an excellent cook and a talented musician who played the piano, organ, and...
Jeffrey Winfield Tilley
Sep 28, 2021
Jeffrey Winfield Tilley, age 54, of Marion, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 into the arms of Jesus. He was born in Buncombe County on April 25, 1967 to the late Ben and Carolyn Withrow Tilley.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Shellie Boone. Jeff was a member of Garden Creek...
Margie Lee Hollifield Cruz
Sep 28, 2021
Margie Lee Hollifield Cruz, 59, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at her residence.
She was born December 04, 1961 to Peggy Biggerstaff Hollifield and the late Marlowe Hollifield. She is also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Hollifield. Margie enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a loving wife and mother, but being...
Mary "Gogo" Golden Piercy
Sep 27, 2021
On September 27, 2021 Mary Golden Piercy, known affectionately as Gogo, went to be with Jesus whom she loved so much and sang one of her favorite songs about, Jesus Loves Me. Born on December 27, 1931 to Norman and Bessie Grant, Gogo spent most of her life in an old yellow home on Main Street in Old Fort. She...
Ronald "Ronnie" Wilford Scott
Sep 27, 2021
Ronald Wilford Scott, also known as Ronnie, age 66, of Spindale, North Carolina passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 at Rutherford Medical Hospital. A native of Nebo, Ronnie was born on December 16, 1954 to the late James Scott and Odie Withrow Scott. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joann Aiken Scott, a brother, James Willie Scott,...
Joseph Carol Wheeler
Sep 26, 2021
In the evening of Sunday, September 26, 2021, Joseph Carol Wheeler passed away at Memorial Campus in Asheville. A native of McDowell County, Joe was born on February 4, 1956 to the late Arnold and Eula Robinson Wheeler.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Tavis Wheeler. Joe Wheeler is the definition of authentic. He lived his life on...
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