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Nicholas McGuire Obituary
MILL SPRING — Nicholas Wade McGuire, 8, of Will Edwards Road, Mill Spring, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Mission Hospital, Asheville, as the result of an automobile accident that also claimed the life of his grandmother, Isabel Davis Laughter. Born in Surry County, he was the son of Brian McGuire of Will Edward Road, Mill Spring, and Elizabeth K. Burchette of Elkin. Nicholas moved to Polk County in 2011 coming from Elkin. He was a second-grader in Lake Lure Classical Academy. He attended Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Elkin, where he was active in Awana Sparks. Surviving along with his parents are a brother, Alan Dakota Hartzog of Elkin; two sisters, Ashley McGuire and Laura McGuire of Max Meadows, Virginia; stepbrothers Bryson Laughter, Tyler Laughter and Clayton Burns all of Mill Spring; stepmother, Julia Laughter of Mill Spring; maternal grandparents, Garvey and Kay Burchette of Elkin; a great-aunt, Gerry Leigh Miller of Winston-Salem; and several cousins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Elkin, with the Rev. Steven Harrelson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Nicholas McGuire Memorial Fund to help offset funeral cost, P.O. Box 280, Tryon, NC 28782; or to Lake Lure Classical Academy, 2520 Memorial Hwy., Lake Lure, NC 28746. An online guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com. McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.
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Tessa
June 15, 2025
It's been years and I still think about you frequently. You were my favorite bus buddy. I miss you little dude <3
Denise Lester
November 28, 2014
Keeping this candle lit in memory of Nicholas
Denise Lester
November 28, 2014
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.. God received another beautiful angel. May God hold you tight in his arms
Darlene LaLonde
November 28, 2014
My sincere condolences on your loss. God received another beautiful angel..
Monica stott
November 26, 2014
I love you Nicky.
Beverly Willams Swaim
November 26, 2014
What a precious little angel...Praying for your entire family...
Jennifer Eddy
November 26, 2014
Dear Family of Nicholas,
Although I have never met you, nor your adorable son who left the family much to early. I know that Jesus was with him and his Grandmother when their time with us was done. I Hope you find comfort in knowing that they are in a better place, and you will be with them at a later time.
Many prayers of peace and comfort for you and your families as you recover in due time.
With Deepest Sympathies,
Juanita Otero
November 26, 2014
So very sorry for your loss. God Bless you
Ann and Jason Cardwell
November 26, 2014
God bless yall and keep yall strong in this time. You all are on our minds and we are praying very hard for you. May God keep you in his arms and keep giving you and Julia strength. Our hearts are broken and our eyes are tearful. So sorry for your loss. Stay strong! Carry on those memories...Nicky will live on til you see him again. May he fly high and play with his trucks at the bottom of Jesus' feet.
Angel Smith
November 26, 2014
Wow, this tragic accident has really taken a toll on our family, Nicky buddy you left way to early but you also gave me and our family some very special memories that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Spread your wings Lil man and fly high, we will be together again some day, but until then I love you!!!!
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