In 2024, McDowell County lost some residents who stood out for their community devotion, commitment to service and desire to make McDowell County better.
In early September, Marion chef Bruce Brown died. The co-owner and co-founder of Bruce’s Fabulous Foods is shown with some of his signature cheesecakes.
In 2017, Alan Mainer (left), commander of American Legion Post 56, presented former County Commissioner Bill Wiseman with a certificate marking him as a 50-year continuous member of the American Legion. Wiseman died on Feb. 8 at the age of 91.
Marshall Dark Jr., left, died on Aug. 30 at age 90. In 2016, Dark retired from many years of active membership with the Marion Rotary Club. Bill Warren (right) was president of the club at that time and he presented the Rotarian Emeritus Award to Dark.
Barbara “Bobbie” Young, right, died on Nov. 14. In this photo, she was recognized as a Rotary Emeritus by the Rotary Club of Marion. Fellow Rotarian Annette Bryant presented Young with the recognition.
In early September, Marion chef Bruce Brown died. The co-owner and co-founder of Bruce’s Fabulous Foods is shown with some of his signature cheesecakes.
Marshall Dark Jr., left, died on Aug. 30 at age 90. In 2016, Dark retired from many years of active membership with the Marion Rotary Club. Bill Warren (right) was president of the club at that time and he presented the Rotarian Emeritus Award to Dark.
Barbara “Bobbie” Young, right, died on Nov. 14. In this photo, she was recognized as a Rotary Emeritus by the Rotary Club of Marion. Fellow Rotarian Annette Bryant presented Young with the recognition.
In 2017, Alan Mainer (left), commander of American Legion Post 56, presented former County Commissioner Bill Wiseman with a certificate marking him as a 50-year continuous member of the American Legion. Wiseman died on Feb. 8 at the age of 91.
