All Obituaries

Mrs. Jane H. Miller, age 99, a resident of Flesher’s Rest Home in Fairview, N. C. died on Monday, November 12, 2018 after an extended illness. A former resident of Marion, Jane was the wife of Dr. Lloyd D. Miller who passed away in 1979. Dr. Miller practiced medicine in Marion, the Navy and the VA for 32 years. The Millers’ were married for 37 years. Jane was a Registered Nurse. She was a Diploma Graduate of “old” Rex Hospital on St. Mary’s Street in Raleigh, in...

Mrs. Fern Randolph Smith, age 97, of Nebo, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Greendale Forest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Snow Hill, North Carolina. Fern was born in Yancey County on March 13, 1921 to the late Curtis and Jessie Higgins Randolph. A homemaker, she was also a faithful Army wife who enjoyed the travels she took in support of her beloved husband as he was deployed to various locations.  She loved her children and cared for and protected them as they moved...

Mrs. Edna Sparks Woody, age 87, passed away at Autumn Care of Marion Sunday, October 28, 2018.  A native of Lamar County, Alabama, she was born on August 27, 1931 to the late Piercy and Eva Sparks.  Edna was a member of Garden Creek Baptist Church for 50 years, crafty ladies club and retired from West Junior High as a cook after serving for over 20 years.  She enjoyed cooking and having fellowship with others.  She will be remembered as a loving aunt.  She is...

Mr. Bay H. Clark, age 90, of Marion, passed away at his home Thursday, October 25, 2018 following a period of declining health.  A native of Stoneham, MA, Bay was born on November 19, 1927 to the late Bay Clark and Elizabeth “Billie” Goode Clark.  He entered the U. S. Marine Corps at the age of seventeen and served faithfully during World War II.  Upon discharge from the Marines he entered into Law School at Boston University from which he graduated with a Juris...

Otto M. Gross, Sr., 92 years of age, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, in Marion. Mr. Gross was a resident of the Woodlawn Community.   Mr. Gross was preceded in death by his parents, Morton and Rebecca Gross, daughter Amelia “Amy” Ann Gross and brother Gus Gross. His loving wife of 55 years, Magleen Hollifield Gross, also preceded him in death.   Left to cherish his memory are son, O. Merwin Gross, Jr., grand-daughter Heather Jane Byrd and...

  Tony Dean McInturff, age 72, was born on April 1, 1946 in Asheville, NC to the late William Clayton McInturff and the late Thelma Smith McInturff. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, 4th Infantry Division, and was the recipient of many commendations, including the Bronze Star. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He was a loving husband, father and paw paw, and is survived by his loving wife, Patricia McInturff; a stepdaughter Kara Bennett Bonura and husband John of Marion, NC, stepsons...

Bobby Ray Bright, age 69, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A native of McDowell County, Bobby was born on November 20, 1948 to the late George and Sallie Bright. Bobby enjoyed working up wood for his woodstove, and listening to bluegrass music. He was a good man, who loved and took care of his friends and family. He was a friend to all, having never met a stranger. He is preceded in death by his life-long companion of 45 years...

Mrs. Judy Ann Happney, age 59, of Marion passed away Friday, October 19, 2018 at Mission Hospital McDowell.  A native of Manning, SC, she was born on April 28, 1959 to the late Clyde and Teresa Alsbrook. Judy loved nothing more than to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren, whom she cherished most of all.  She will be remembered for the love and care she expressed to her children and grandchildren.  Judy was a sweet lady and fell in love with everyone she...

Kathy O’Steen Blount, age 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 17, 2018.  A native of Henderson County, Kathy was born August 13, 1940 to the late Drayton and Lola O’Steen.   She is survived by her husband, Charles “Jack” Blount; her daughter, Katrinkia Kaylor Miller and husband Mike, of Marion; and two grandsons, Evan Ford Miller and Michael Eli Miller and wife Rachel, all of Marion; her sister, Helen O’Steen Jones and husband Leslie, of...

Mrs. Mary Tipton Bacon, age 92, of Old Fort, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at her home.  A native of Washington County, Tenn., she was born on January 1, 1926 to the late Lee Roy Tipton and Jannett Proffitt Tipton.  Mary was retired from the McDowell Hospital where she worked as a switchboard operator for many years.  Her family, friends and church family rejoice that she is at rest now awaiting her Lord’s return.  On the other hand, they are saddened that...