All Obituaries

Mr. John “Darrell” Smith, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Spartanburg Medical Center, in Spartanburg, SC. Darrell was born in Greenville, SC on December 5, 1942 to the late John P. Smith and Cumy Garrette Smith.   He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Doris Roberts Smith; two sons, Darren Smith of Wilson and Jeff Smith (Megan) of Waynesville; brother, Ronnie Smith, Nebo; sister LaVone Clontz (Monte) of Atlanta, GA; and five grandchildren, Perrie, Peyton,...

Naomi Nastos Bucklin passed away at her residence with her family by her side on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at the age of 91.  A native of Calhoun, MI, Naomi was born on August 18, 1928 to the late Nicholas Nastos and Mildred Denison Nastos.    A complete obituary will be posted once finalized. 

Mrs. Genevieve Gardin Shade, age 83, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Autumn Care of Marion. Genevieve was born in Marion on March 24, 1937 to the late Charlie Gardin and Mary Ann Conley Gardin. For more than 50 years, Genevieve had her own house cleaning business and enjoyed working in her flower garden.  She liked to keep her mind sharp by playing bingo and doing word puzzles.  Genevieve also liked to exercise and dance to stay in shape.   Genevieve is preceded in...

The world is different today as we mourn the loss of Vivian M. Harris who was undoubtedly one of God’s greatest advocates on earth. With her family by her side, Vivian passed away at the age of 86 on Friday, May 22, 2020. Vivian was born in Mitchell County on July 10, 1933 to the late H. Lee Medford and Lennie Biddix Medford. A graduate of Harris High School in Spruce Pine, Vivian married Bob D. Harris of Celo and together they moved to Pleasant Gardens in 1959 to start their family....

Mrs. Shirley Williams Moore, age 80, of Old Fort, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville. Shirley was a lifelong resident of McDowell County, born on January 18, 1940 and was the daughter of the late Samuel and Reba Parker Williams. She will be remembered for her contagious smile and sweet spirit. She loved flowers, hummingbirds, painting, riding the parkway, and spending time with the ones she loved most. Shirley was a dedicated mother, who...

Dennis Michael Holland, age 53, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May, 19, 2020.  Dennis was born in McDowell County on November 4, 1966 to the late Luther Holland and Mary Hobbs Holland.  Dennis enjoyed rock climbing and was a bit of a workaholic.  He also served in the United States Army.    Dennis is preceded in death by a brother, Doug Holland and a niece, Amy Parker.   Surviving Dennis are his two brothers, Kenneth Holland and wife Hazel and...

Emma "Sue" Hinkle Greene, age 90, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Peek Resources in Charlotte, NC. A native of Bristol, TN, Sue was born on August 13, 1929 to the late Byron Hinkle and Alma Perkins Hinkle.     

John Fleming “Johnny” Johnson, age 94, of Nebo, NC passed over to his Heavenly Home on May 15, 2020 at his residence.  Born July 16, 1925 in Avery County, NC., he was the son of the late Merritt Lindsay and Margaret Jane Benfield Johnson.    Johnny was employed at Marion Manufacturing Company until his retirement.  He was an avid traveler of the US, enjoyed woodworking and fishing.   He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church and loved working for the...

Tom “Church Key” Polson, of Old Fort, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 15, 2020, at the age of 72 at his residence. A native of Charlotte, NC, Tom was born on October 4, 1947 to the late Rev. Lee Roy Polson and Francis Boseman Polson. Tom would start every day with spending time with the Lord, reading his Bible.  He enjoyed doing auto body work at his house for a hobby. Liked to fish and loved riding motorcycles.   He is survived by...

Joyce Harris Justus, age 85, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at the John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville.  Joyce is a native of McDowell County and was born on March 20, 1935 to the late Jay R. Harris and Clara Henline Jones. She enjoyed reading, watching NASCAR and Super Motocross.  She was an energetic woman who was always on the go. Joyce is preceded in death by her daughter, Terry Fuller.   Surviving Joyce are her two sons, Tracy Fuller and wife Cindy of Nebo,...