All Obituaries

Mr. Bill Curry, of Marion, passed away at the age of 77 on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Autumn Care of Marion.  Mr. Curry was born in McDowell County on March 15, 1941, a son of the late Strale Atkins Curry and Lula Dayberry Curry.  He was retired from Baxter Healthcare.  His talkative personality and great sense of humor made him a joy to be with and won him many friends.  A hard working man, Bill provided well for his family whom he loved deeply.  His faithful...

Frances Reel Vaughn, age 73, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, January 7, 2019.  Frances was a daughter of the late Fred Reel and Ruth Hutchins Reel Banks and was born in Marion on February 24, 1945.  She worked for many years at the Elizabeth James Hosiery Mill.  One of her favorite things to do was to cook for her family and her cooking was much appreciated by those who enjoyed it.  Her beautiful smile was like a ray of sunshine to those she...

David Arrex “Dooter” Burleson, age 39, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019.  A native of Burke County, he was born on January 12, 1979 to Lydia Woody Price of Nebo.  Dooter had a good heart and was a generous, giving person.  He lived for his beautiful daughter, who was his world, and loved all his family very much, especially his beloved mother.  Always willing help others in need, he will be remembered for his sweet personality and charitable nature. ...

Jay W. Gardin, age 88, of Marion, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 at his home following a period of declining health.  Jay was born in Marion on September 18, 1930 to the late Arthur W. Gardin and Vernie Biggerstaff Gardin.  He served his country honorably in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War.  Jay will be mostly remembered as the owner of the West Marion Barber Shop but his love for the Martial Arts led him to found the Gardin School of Tae Kwon Do where he was...

Henry Seawell Brown, PhD, age 88, of the North Cove Community, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville, NC. Henry was born to the late Rom and Phoebe Daniels Brown on March 4, 1930 at their home in Ashford (North Cove), McDowell County, North Carolina and he grew up in that farming community, surrounded by numerous relatives.  He enjoyed being a member of the Boy Scouts with his friends, his brother Jack and his cousins and...

Sandra K. Anderson Holland went home to be with the Lord December 30, 2018 at SECU Hospice House in Forest City, NC.  “Sandy” was born August 21, 1950 to her loving father and mother, the late Ruth Rector and Joe B. Anderson.  Also preceding her in death were her father- and mother-in-law Lucille Reynolds and Gene Holland.   Sandy was born and raised in McDowell County, and was a 1968 graduate of Marion High School.  She was married shortly after high school...

Ruby Fender Walker, age 88, of Marion went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in McDowell County on September 9, 1930 to the late Rev. Grady and Sadie Fender. Ruby was full of life, and loved her family and friends with everything in her. She was also a member of Greenlee Baptist Church, but most of all was a true child of God. She is preceded in death by her husband William Harley Walker, and daughter Betty Ann...

Mrs. Wilda Thomas Poteat, age 81, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills following a period of declining health.  A native of Pikeville, TN., she was born on September 9, 1937 to the late Earl and Billie Swafford Thomas.  Having earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education, she worked for a time for the N.C. Extension Service in McDowell County for nine years after which she taught school at Marion High School and later at West...

Robert “Bob” Fletcher, age 89, of the Pleasant Gardens community, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Autumn Care of Marion.  A native of Greene County, TN, Bob was born on February 21, 1929 to the late Abner and Evelyn Fletcher.  Bob was the co-owner of Fletcher’s Greenhouse in Pleasant Gardens with his wife Virgie Miller Fletcher of 63 years, who preceded him in death on January 30, 2018.   He served during the Korean War in the United States...

Mrs. Jane Fortenberry Lytle, age 77, of Marion, passed away Friday, December 14, 2018 at her home following a courageous five year battle with cancer.  Jane was a daughter of the late Amos C. Fortenberry and Eloise Patrick Fortenberry and was born in Cleveland County on July 11, 1941.  She was retired as the Lunchroom Manager at West Marion Elementary School.  As a 36 year member of West Marion United Methodist Church, Jane devoted herself to serving her Lord there as a...