All Obituaries

Janie Bowman Reel Mullinax, age 76, of Marion, NC went to be with the Lord Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Mission Hospital Asheville Memorial Campus.   Janie was born August 17, 1944 in McDowell County, NC to the late Bill and Ila Glenn Bowman.  She was a member of Cross Memorial Baptist Church and retired from Continental Teves.  Janie was very kind, outgoing and radiated energy like the sun.  Her family lovingly describes her as a fighter, independent and strong...

Robert (Bob) Gwinn Crummie, born on April 9, 1938, died peacefully at his daughter Rebecca’s home on November 16, 2020.  He lived an incredibly full and interesting life – always kept an ‘attitude of gratitude’, chose to see his challenges as ‘opportunities’, reminded us all ‘to keep humor in our life’ and started each day and every conversation with ‘It’s a beautiful day and I feel wonderful’. He simply chose to be...

Ronnie Keith Branch, age 60, of Marion, NC passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at Burke Hospice & Palliative Care in Valdese, NC.   No services will be held.

Dorothy Lorene “Flossie” Foxx, age 96, of Marion, NC passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Autumn Care of Marion.   Flossie was born February 9, 1924 in McDowell County, NC to the late Derman and Oma Fox.  She was a member of Cross United Methodist Church.  Over the years, she has taught Sunday school, sang in the choir and held various other positions in the church.  Her church was very important to her.    Those left behind to...

Maggie Webb Wall Poteat, age 99, passed away early morning on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Autumn Care of Marion. A native of Buncombe County, Maggie was born to the late Luther Webb and Josie Pegg Webb on August 19, 1921. She retired from Washington Mills and was a member of First Baptist Church of Marion for 65 years.    Maggie is preceded in death by her first husband, Woodrow A. Wall and second husband, George P. Poteat.   Surviving are her two children, James...

Dannie Ray Hogan, age 62, of Old Fort, NC passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville, NC.   Dannie was born September 16, 1958 in Bucks County, PA to the late Kenneth Ray Hogan and Barbara Jean Thompson Hogan.  He enjoyed listening to music and fishing.  He especially liked spending time with his friends and family.   In addition to his parents, Dannie is also preceded in death by his longtime girlfriend of over 30 years, Cindy...

Clarence Seagle, age 91, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC. A naitve of McDowell, Clarence was born to the late Marion Seagle and Elsie Fowler Seagle on July 24, 1929. Clarence served in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean War.  He worked for Clinchfield Mill and retired from Cross Cotton Mill.  After retiring Clarence could not stay idle, He taught carpentry at McDowell Technical Community College and...

Marie H. Elkins, age 85, of Marion, NC passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Autumn Care of Marion.   Marie was born February 11, 1935 in Kanapolis, NC to the late Paul Alexander Hager and Nell Long Bowman.  She retired from East Marion Manufacturing.    In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert James “Bob” Elkins; her daughter, Dianne Miller; one grandson, Robert; and three great-grandchildren, Caleb,...

Paul R. Taylor was born in Dunkirk, New York on the 24th of August 1959.  On 07 November 2020, after a 1+ year battle with bladder cancer he passed at home with Kathy, his wife of 35 years, by his side.   Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Ellen Taylor.  He is survived by his wife, Kathy Jennings Taylor; son, Jason; son, Scott and wife, Trishia and children, RyleeJo and Brennan; his brother, Doug and wife, Meri-Adele Taylor; sister, Taylor Anderson; as well...

Martha Mace McLauchlin, age 76, of Old Fort, NC passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Mission Hospital  Asheville – Memorial Campus.   Mrs. McLauchlin was born November 30, 1943 in McDowell County, NC to the late Clarence Mace and Eula Waycaster Mace.  She was a 4th grade school teacher at Pleasant Gardens Elementary School until her retirement.  She enjoyed crocheting and reading.  Her family lovingly remembers her as a Christian woman who loved the...