All Obituaries

Charles “Charlie” B. Byrd, age 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2020.  A native of McDowell County, Charlie was born on September 6, 1927 to the late Robert Byrd and Dovie Thomas Byrd. Charlie worked in several capacities during his career working for Arrowhead Knitting, P.G. Machine Shop and Air Preheater.  He also volunteered at McDowell County Rescue Squad. Charlie enjoyed playing his harmonica, dancing, traveling and bluegrass.  A veteran of the...

On Thursday, July 9, 2020, William “Bill” Athan Shuford, age 73, passed away peacefully in his sleep and is now in Heaven. Bill was born in Marion on June 18, 1947 to the late Daniel Irven Shuford and Georgianna Creson Shuford.  He was a high school graduate of Pleasant Gardens School class of 1965.  Bill was owner and operator of Bill Shuford Trucking. A lifetime member of the NRA, Bill was a patriotic American and was proud of his southern heritage. He lived a full...

Aharon Michael Taylor, age 17, of Marion, NC passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 3, 2020.   Aharon was born October 7, 2002 in McDowell County, NC to Kibaria BenYahudah of Marion, NC. In addition to his mother, those left behind to cherish his memory are his maternal grandmother, Judy Huffstedtler; eight siblings, Zacharia Bagwell, Abby Owen and her family, Ezekiel Taylor, Toviyah Taylor, Kalev Teitelbaum, Jonathan Teitelbaum, Noah BenYahudah and Yaphah BenYahudah; and one uncle,...

Lois Martin, age 81, of Marion, NC passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville, NC.   Ms. Martin was born May 16, 1939 in McDowell County, NC to the late Herman Martin and Jane Parker Martin.  In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by two sisters, Martha Martin and Mary Martin.   Those left behind to cherish her memory are one sister, Annie Bob Martin of Marion, NC and many beloved friends at McDowell Assisted...

Bertha Johnson Creech, age 92, of Nebo, NC passed through the beautiful gates into Heaven on Monday, June 29, 2020.   Mrs. Creech was born May 23, 1928 in Lee County, VA to the late Minter T. Johnson and Elizabeth Osborne Johnson.  She was a devoted Christian, and loved her God, her family, her friends and her church.  During her Christian life she taught Sunday School for over 40 years.  She was a member of Nebo First Baptist Church where she sang in the...

  Lindy Styles, age 92, of Marion, Passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Hudson, NC. A native of Yancey County, Lindy was born on February 17, 1928 to the late W.C. “Buck” Styles and Eva McCurry Styles.  A veteran of the United States Navy, Lindy served seven year during the Korean War. He enjoyed playing golf and watching NASCAR, football and baseball. Lindy was kind and thoughtful.  He loved his family and was a good...

Mitchell M. McEntire died on June 26, 2020 with his family by his side. He leaves behind a wife of 55 years, Ann, a daughter Michelle, and her husband Kurt Wilder. Though he had one child, his dear nephew Scott Page was like a son to him. Also surviving him are five brothers, Arnold, Jerrill, Merrill, John (Karen), Tim (Carol) McEntire; two sisters, Joyce (George) Ellis, and Eileen (Ken) Page; sister-in-law Shirley McEntire, and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his...

Guy Johnny Hollifield Sr. 81, of Marion N.C. passed away Sunday morning, June 21, 2020 at UNC Medical Center.   He was born to the late Glen William Hollifield, Sr. and Luria Viola Hollifield on July 19, 1938 in Marion N.C. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, son and friend. When Guy turned 18 he served in the U.S. Army in Germany.  He then became a boiler mechanic and after nearly 20 years he retired from Boilermakers Union Local 30 in 1992.  Many knew him by...

Willie Morgan Boyd Flynn, age 82, of Marion, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 20, 2020 surrounded by love and family in her home. Willie was born on April 24, 1938 in McDowell County to the late Oscar Bryan Morgan and Maggie Lawing Morgan.  Willie was known for her work ethic, working many years at Baxter’s Healthcare, as well as in saw milling and farming.  She was an avid gardener.  She and her husband, Harold, spent countless hours together...

Larry E. Hamilton, age 74, of Marion, NC passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 15, 2020 at his residence.   Larry was born August 13, 1945 in Jefferson County, OH to the late Kenneth Harold Hamilton and Estie Mae Samples Snyder.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy where he served two terms in Vietnam.  He then joined the Merchant Marines where he worked in construction in Vietnam.  Later, he went to school to make tool and die and eventually ended his career as a long...