All Obituaries

During the early morning hours of Wednesday, August 04, 2021, Mrs. Mary Henry Anderson Goodson, age 92, of Marion, made the wonderful cross over into Heaven at Rose Hill Retirement Community with her beloved family by her side. The daughter of the late Henry Charles Anderson and Mary Shaw Treacy Anderson, she was born in Chesterfield County, South Carolina on November 06, 1928.   Mary was known to always live life to the fullest. She was a talented tole painter and loved playing...

On the morning of Tuesday, August 03, 2021, Mr. Willis Cephus Truesdale, age 99, of Marion, departed his earthly life for his home on that golden shore at his residence with his wife of 77 years and his son by his side. Born on May 25, 1922, he was born in Kershaw South Carolina to the late Burwell J. and Peral Hilton Truesdale.    An avid hunter and fisherman, Willis was a lively character. He retired from Marion Manufacturing Company in 1984 as a Weave room supervisor after...

William H. Mackey, Jr. William ‘Billy’ Mackey, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 1, 2021. Billy will be remembered for his humor, kindness, and hard work. Billy proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy for more than two decades until his retirement. Billy was born on February 17, 1959 in Japan.   He was proceeded in death by his parents, William ‘Bill’ Mackey, Sr. and Jeanette Wease Mackey.   Billy is survived by two sons: Daniel Mackey,...

June was born December 15, 1943 in McDowell County, NC to the late Clarencen Pittman and Mafra Ethel Gouge Pittman.  She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Old Fort and retired from McDowell County Schools.  June loved to take care of others and was known as “Mamaw” to many people. She spent her life expressing her love to others through service. Feeding everyone who came into her home and sheltering many as well. She loved her immediate and extended family....

Carolyn Gray Spencer, age 86, of Nebo, NC passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion.   Carolyn was born November 11, 1934 in McDowell County, NC to the late Joseph H. Gray and Ida Elizabeth Bost Gray.  She was a seamstress and was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church for over 20 years.  She loved to hunt, fish and travel.  She was very talented at crafts.  She did a lot of needle work and made beautiful aprons and quilts. ...

Doris Kate Callahan Arrowood, age 81 of Marion, NC left this world peacefully to be with her Lord in the early morning hour on Tuesday, July 27, 2021.   Doris was born June 25, 1940, in Mitchell County, NC to the late James Edgar Callahan and Nellie Mae Greene Callahan.  She worked for Drexel Heritage Furniture for over 25 years until her retirement in 1996.  She was a member of Ridgeway Free Will Baptist Church.  Doris loved to cook and made many delicious meals. ...

Mrs. Betty Sue McCraw Marston, age 93, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at her home. Services will be announced once arrangements have been finalized.    

Rev. Thomas “Tom” Willoughby, Sr., age 70, of Marion, NC went home to his heavenly reward Tuesday, July 20, 2021 after a life well lived.   Tom was born March 5, 1951 in Bladen County, NC to Mildred Johns Willoughby of Lumberton, NC and to the late Alex C. Willoughby, Sr.  He joined the Army at the age of 17 and received a Purple Heart in battle.  On December 18, 1970 he married the love of his life, Patricia Strickland Willoughby and recently celebrated their...

Thomas “Tommy” Alan Lackey of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at the age of 63. Tommy was born in Newport News, Virginia on January 29, 1958, to Z.L. Lackey Jr. and Margaret Denny Lackey.   After graduating from Asheville High School, Tommy enlisted in the United States Air Force and served as an Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic. He was a Christian minister of the Gospel.   He is preceded in death by the...

En la noche del domingo 4 de julio de 2021, Ángel Adrián Gabriel García a la edad de ocho meses y cinco días, fue abrazado por los brazos de Jesús en el Mission Hospital McDowell. Nació en el condado de McDowell el 29 de octubre de 2020, hijo de Adrián R. Gabriel Cazaves y Rosa García Ortega.   Por solo aquí por poco tiempo, Ángel tocó muchas vidas. Era un niño dulce y precioso que su preciosa familia...