All Obituaries

Roger Lee Smith, age 69, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, February 14, 2019.  Roger was born in Mitchell County on March 4, 1949, a son of the late Hubert Smith and Verlie Stamey Smith.  He served his country faithfully in the U. S. Army and following that he worked at various businesses, ultimately retired from Elmore Pisgah Cotton Mill in Spindale where he served as a Supervisor.  Roger was a hard-working man who provided well for his family but...

Zelda Fender Ledford, age 81, of Marion, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center in Black Mountain following several years of declining health.  Zelda was a lifelong resident of McDowell County, born on November 23, 1937, one of three children born to the late Bernie Lee Fender, Sr. and Esta Lena Huffman Fender.  Two sons, Gary Dean Harklerode and Michael Andrew Harklerode, also preceded her in death.  She was formerly employed at Baxter...

Eddie Rhodes, age 59, of Nebo, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 9, 2019 at his residence with his loving wife Kathleen by his side.  A native of Guilford County, he was born on July 19, 1959, to the late Bill Rhodes and Dorothy Dehart Rhodes. Preceding Eddie in death is a brother Bobby Rhodes.     Eddie enjoyed spending his time relaxing by going trout fishing.  He will be remembered for his caring heart towards others and his honesty. Eddie was a devoted...

Nick C. Waycaster, age 96, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at his home.  He was in the loving company of his family when he transitioned from this side of eternity into the presence of his Savior and is now reunited with the love of his life, his dear wife of seventy-six years and three months, Ethel McKinney Waycaster, and sons, Nick Berley Waycaster Sr. and Kenneth Louie Waycaster Sr.  A native of Mitchell County, he was born on October 31, 1922 to...

Univea Ledford Dale, age 82, of Old Fort, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 at the John F. Keever Jr. Solace Center in Asheville following a period of declining health.  A native of Yancey County, she was born on July 24, 1936, the tenth, and last surviving, of twelve children born to the late Mack Ledford and Naomi Honeycutt Ledford.  Univea was a devoted Christian and loving mother but she was also a friend to many and was always there for those in need.  She was a...

Mr. Stanley Eugene Lonon, age 72, of Indian Land, SC, passed away at his home on Monday, February 6, 2019.  A native of McDowell County, NC, he was born on December 6, 1946 to the late Robert Warren Lonon and Louine Jenkins Lonon.  Stanley was self-employed as a General Contractor.  He served his country faithfully in the United States Marine Corps.  His talents seemingly knew no bounds as evidenced by his skills at furniture making, woodworking, farming and gardening and...

Lora Honeycutt, age 52, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville.  She was born in Marion on August 6, 1966 to the late D.C. Carroll and Shelby Jean Burnette Carroll.  Was formerly employed at Brown’s Mfg.  Her husband, Charles David Honeycutt, preceded her in death.  She is survived by a son, David Honeycutt of Marion; a sister, Jean Carroll and husband Ronald Burleson; and two grandchildren, Caleb...

Sharon Renae Smith Herndon, age 57, of Old Fort passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 while at the Solace Center in Asheville, NC. Sharon was born on August 7, 1961 in Murray County, GA to the late Earlie and Sarah Smith. In the kind words of her Son, Bobby, She was the strongest woman we ever had the pleasure of knowing. A great mother, great sister, and a great friend. She was the type of person that would give anything she had to help someone with no thought of herself. She loved her...

Roger Reed, age 65, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 4, 2019 while at Mission Hospital of McDowell. He was born on February 25, 1953 in McDowell County to Rosemary Ellen Foster. Roger volunteered and served his country honorably in the United States Army. He had a passion for making knives, and loved collecting things. Roger loved to be outdoors, and also enjoyed hunting. Left to cherish his memory is his loving mother, Rose Foster. She was his true best friend, and will...

Betty McCarthy McCall, age 80, of Glen Alpine passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at her home with her loving niece and husband Jay by her side. Betty was born in Burke County on January 14, 1939 to the late Benjamin and Ruth McCarthy. She was proud of her hometown, and served on multiple committees with Glen Alpine for over 30 years. Betty was a member of Gibbs Chapel of Wesleyan in Morganton, and was proud to let everyone know of her grandfather who was one of the church founders. She...