All Obituaries

  Norman Lindsay, Sr., age 76, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Mountain View Assisted Living in Hendersonville. Norman was a generous man, which would give the shirt off his back to anyone that needed it. He served in the United States Army and will be remembered as a stand up and respectful man that all looked up too.  His family cannot remember a time that he complained and will miss the love that he always expressed to them. Norman was a Dallas Cowboys fan...

Mr. J. B. “Bunk” Suttles, age 86, of Nebo, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Autumn Care of Marion after several months of declining health.  J. B. was born and raised right here in these North Carolina mountains which he and his wife Marcelle loved to travel before she passed away six years ago.  He was a son of the late William R. Suttles and Eula Mae Gouge Suttles and was born on November 4, 1933.  Mr. Suttles served his country faithfully in the U. S....

Mr. Ronnie McPeters passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the age of 44.  Ronnie was born in Burke County on March 6, 1975 to the late Iris “Diantha” Vess McPeters, who passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019, and Bill McPeters. Ronnie worked for Continental Automotive Systems in Morganton and he attended New Manna Baptist Church in Marion.  Ronnie enjoyed deer hunting and finding good deals at the flea market.  He also liked dirt track racing at...

Dolly C. Dillard Buckner, age 90, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care in Hudson, NC. Dolly was a native of Rockingham County in Virginia and was born on May 13, 1929 to the late Grover C. Dillard and Clara Virginia Mathias Dillard. At the age of 17, Dolly moved to Tiffin, Ohio where she lived the biggest part of her life. Dolly is preceded in death by her husband, David W. Buckner; a daughter, Nancy Ann Buckner; a son, David W. Buckner II; two...

Sue Holland Lowery, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 in Charlotte at the age of 65.  Born in Richmond, Indiana on April 27, 1954, Sue was a daughter of the late Bernie and Agnes Holland.   Sue enjoyed attending Faith Temple Tabernacle Church and singing.  Sue loved her children and grandchildren dearly.  Her family will miss the family trips to the beautiful Smoky Mountains, staying in a cabin and spending time with her.    Sue is survived by her...

Glenn B. Stroud passed away after a period of declining health,on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Fleshers of Fairview, at the age of 78.  A native of McDowell County, he was born on March 4, 1941 to the Late Oliver “Troy” Stroud, Sr. and Barnard McKinney Stroud.  Glenn B. served in the United States Army and retired as a truck driver.  As a pastime, he enjoyed tinkering with lawnmowers and cars. He is preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Patricia Mae...

William “Doug” Moore, Sr., a native of McDowell County, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the age of 79.  Doug was born to the late Julia Moore Hooper on March 14, 1940.  He enjoyed selling merchandise at the Flea Market and spending time with his family.  He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. Doug is preceded in death by his son, William Douglas Moore, Jr., and by two brothers, Benny Moore and James...

Jordan Allan Meyerriecks, age 46, of Marion, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville following a courageous battle with cancer.  Jordan was born in McDowell County on April 29, 1973 to the late Earl Flynn, Sr. and Brenda Elliott Estep of Marion.  He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy.  Jordan enjoyed nothing better than being outside working in his yard.  He was also known to make flower beds for his family members and was...

Mr. William Urban, age 83, passed away after a period of declining health, on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Autumn Care of Marion. He was born in Runnels County, Texas to the late Emil Urban and Annie Mareck Urban on November 25, 1936.  William served in the United States Army and retired from McDowell Technical Community College as a Computer Instructor. He attended Catawba Heights Baptist Church for several years.  His wife of 55 years, Stella Branch Urban precedes him in...

Mr. Sherman Davis, age 69, of Glenwood, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville after a hard-fought battle with leukemia.  Sherman was born in Marion on February 12, 1950 to the late B. J. Davis and Dessie Robinson Davis.  He was well known and respected as the owner of Davis Towing, a business that began as Davis Automotive in 1969.  Fair dealing, hard work and generosity grew his business over the years and Sherman earned...