All Obituaries

Billy Proctor, age 85, of Marion, passed away Friday, July 20, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Billy was born on January 4, 1933 in McDowell County to the late Stokes and Bessie Rhymer Proctor.    A Veteran of the U.S. Army, he worked for many years for Burlington Industries, but eventually retired from East Marion Manufacturing Company as a Supervisor. Billy enjoyed watching football and was an avid fisherman. He was most proud of his large family, and always...

Mrs. Linda Thomas Myers, age 68, of Old Fort, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville after several years of declining health.  Linda was born in McDowell County on May 7, 1950 to the late Frank Thomas and Shirley Renfro Thomas.  She was retired from Kearfott Corporation in Swanannoa.  Independent and hardworking, she raised her son with caring love and was very proud of him.  Linda had spunk, as anyone who knew her...

Mrs. Jennie Miller, age 75, of Old Fort, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at the John F. Keever Jr. Solace center in Asheville, NC. Jennie was born in Augusta, GA on August 18, 1942 to the late Walter and Mary Davenport. Jennie had a passion for teaching, and was loved greatly by anyone who knew her. She will be remembered for the wonderful and loving mother and wife that she was. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 57 years, Carroll Miller; a daughter Lisa Miller of...

Mr. Robert Charles “Boonie” Boone, age 67, of Marion passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at the John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville, NC. Boonie was born in McDowell on July 14, 1950 to the late Margaret Blackburn Crouch and Jack Boone. Boonie loved music, especially Elvis. He could play any instrument, but preferred the guitar. He will be remembered as someone who truly enjoyed life, and was always outgoing and fun loving. Boonie leaves behind his sister Judy Crouch...

Patricia A. Pennell, age 67, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Carolina Healthcare Blue Ridge in Morganton, NC. Patricia was born in Perkins Camp, WV on March 16, 1951 to the late Ernest and Mildred Rippeth. She was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Patricia worked at Hardee’s during the age of the true made from scratch biscuits, in which she retired from in 2010. She was a strong willed woman, who was very caring, and always made sure everyone was well...

James Anthony “Tony” Lonon, age 58, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, June 28, 2018.  Tony was the son of Jimmy and Carol Elliott Lonon of the North Cove community and was born in Tachikawa, Japan on December 17, 1959.  He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force.  Surviving, in addition to his parents, are three beautiful daughters, Cherice Marges-Lonon, Michelle Lonon, and Brittany Ann Lonon, all of Holland; a sister, Lisa Boon and husband Terry of...

David Harold Fauver, Jr., age 65, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at his home.  A native of Augusta County, Virginia, he was born on February 1, 1953 to the late David Harold Fauver, Sr. and Alice Mae Holbert Fauver.  David had a Masters Degree from Florida State and was the owner of a welding company.  In addition to his parents, his wife, Gloria Emilia “Emily” Byron Fauver, preceded him in death.  Surviving is a brother, Johnny...

Anna Faye Haynes Greeson, age 95, died Monday, June 25, 2018 at the Hospice House in Forest City, NC. Ann was born on October 28, 1922 in the Sugar Hill Community of McDowell County. She was the daughter of the late William S. and Ellie Marlowe Haynes. Ann was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd S. Greeson who died in 1990; her brothers Ralph Haynes, Bill Haynes, Leland Haynes and Jack Haynes; her sisters Nellie Haynes, Gladys Parker and Jeanette Laney. Ann was a longtime and faithful...

Katherine Stinson Vance, age 62, of Marion, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018 at Smoky Ridge Health & Rehabilitation in Burnsville.  A native of Miami, Florida, Katerine was a daughter of the late Clarence and Olga Greer Stinson.  A loving wife and mother, she enjoyed children very much and her love for them was heartfelt.  A practical woman, she enjoyed crocheting.  She leaves behind her husband of 36 years, Tim Vance, of the home; a daughter, Jamie Vance, of the...

Mr. Matthew D. “Don” Horn, age 80, of the Pleasant Gardens community, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at the CarePartners Solace Center in Asheville following a brief period of declining health.  A native of Cleveland County, Don was born on January 4, 1938 to the late J. D. Horn and Jeanette Miller Horn.  A graduate of Piedmont High School, he also attended Appalachian State.  He soon married the love of his life, Barbara Waters Horn and they lived in...