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Diane Watson McEnnerney, 79, of the Westminister Community, died Sunday, April 14, 2024.She was the widow of Matthew Leo McEnnerney and a daughter of the late George and Beuna Watson. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Watson; and a sister, Sally Kuhn. For many years, Diane was a musician and playwright with the Rutherford County Arts...
Donald Royce Tyree, 67, of Ellenboro, died Friday, April 12, 2024.Don was born on March 12, 1957 in Whitesburg, Kentucky, and was a son of the late James Ira Tyree and Mary Webb Tyree. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Donald married Ruth E. Walters of Tiffin, Ohio, the love...
Libby Butler Queen, 77, of Sunshine, died Saturday, April 6, 2024.Libby was the widow of Ben Queen, Jr. and a daughter of the late Roy and Bonnie Fortune Butler. Libby was also preceded in death by a daughter, Melanie Queen Blackwell. She was a longtime member of First Broad Baptist Church, where she served as pianist for 60 years; and...
Infant Ramona Adeline Suttles, of Golden Valley, died Tuesday, March 19, 2024.She is survived by her mother, Crystal Dawn Suttles Keeter; her sisters, Zoe Kate Keeter and Judy Hannah Keeter; her brothers, Randy Beam Suttles, Arthur Dean Suttles, and William Hunter Keeter; her grandparents, Ramona and Randy Crump; grandfather William Suttles; great grandfather Robert Hudson; great grandparents Ella Mae Suttles...
Joseph “Joe” Kozma of Spindale, NC, at the age of 84, left his earthly home and went to be with our Lord Jesus on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Born in Somlóvásárhely, Hungary to his late parents Jozsef and Klara Kozma, Joseph was one of eight siblings. He escaped Hungary at the age of 17 on January 17, 1957, shortly after the...
Paul Jake Toney, 88, of Bostic, died Thursday, March 7, 2024. He was the widower of Imogene Lovelace Toney, and a son of the late John Henry Toney and Mallie Mae McCurry Toney. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Jack Toney, Daisy Toney, Zora Belle Randall and Sue Brooks. Paul was longtime sheriff's deputy and animal control officer with...
Patsy Hall Padgett, 76, of Ellenboro, died Friday, February 23, 2024.
She was the daughter of the late Frank and Geneva Biggerstaff Hall, she was also preceded in death by her husband Junior Padgett; and a sister, Jeanette Randolph. Patsy was a member of Corinth Baptist Church and spent many years substitute teaching in the Rutherford County Schools.
She is survived by...
Delbert Lee Hoyle, 65, of Bostic, formerly of Golden Valley, died Friday, February 23, 2024.
He was the son of the late Hershel Lee Hoyle and Fannie Butler Hoyle. He was formerly employed as a supervisor at AG Industries. He was a Baptist. Delbert attended Isothermal Community College where he received a Business Management Degree.
He is survived by his wife, Loretta...
JoAnn Gruppi Harrelson, 89, of Caroleen, died Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
She was the widow of Wiley L. Harrelson, Sr., and a daughter of the late John and Carmel Gruppi. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Jarrad Anthony Carroll; her brother, John Gruppi, Jr; and her sisters Clara Farris and Linda Martin. JoAnn was a veteran of the...
Donna Wells “Sparkle” King, 70, of Bostic ended a courageous battle with cancer on February 20, 2024. She was surrounded by love and light during her final days.Born in Randolph County, NC on November 8, 1953, Donna was the middle child of parents, Bill and Ellen Wells, who have since passed on. She was also preceded in death by her...
Robert "Bob" Jones, 90, of Ellenboro, died Friday, February 16, 2024.
Bob and his late wife Wilma Poole Jones were married for 67 years. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Kate Keever Jones; his siblings, Arthur Lee Jones, Pink Jones, Clifford Jones, Jerry Jones, Charles Jones, Ray Keever, Rev. David Jones, Ted Jones, John Jones, Katie...
Don Stiver, 72, of Bostic, died Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
Don was the son of the late William Albert Stiver and Loretta Marie Linkhauer Stiver.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Stiver; his children, Shelly Potter of New Smyrna Beach, FL, Holly Stewart and her husband Ron, of of Carlsbad, CA, Joseph Stiver and his wife Sarah, of Bostic, Ephraim Stiver...
Richard Gordon Price
October 12, 1935 – February 9, 2024
Richard Gordon Price, of the Duncan’s Creek Community in Rutherford County, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at the age of 88.
He was the son of the late Noah and Alice McFarland Price. He was also preceded in death by his three brothers, Robert, Roy, and Wilbur; his mother-in-law, Annie...
Paula Lynn Sundell went home to be with Jesus. Paula loves Jesus and was a faithful disciple. Her goal in life was to love Him and the people who crossed her path. Daughter of James and Terryann Macke, sister of Marnie Macke, married to Eric Sundell, mother to Anna Sundell Smith and her husband, David, Lydia Sundell, and Samantha Sundell....
Donald Dean "Don" Poole, of Ellenboro, died Friday, February 2, 2024.
He was the widower of Phyllis K. Poole and a son of the late Jimmie & Lima Beaver Poole. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Wilma Poole Jones; and 3 brothers, J.F. Poole, H.S. Poole, and Harold Poole. Don was a member of Walls Baptist Church, the...
Kenneth Neal Bailey, age 76, of Bostic, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024.
Kenneth, fondly known as Ken, was a son of the late Howard and Juanita Hollifield Bailey, born on September 27, 1947. He is preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Ann Moss Bailey, whom he loved and missed very much. He was also preceded in death by his...
Carolyn Pope Murray, 76, of Sunshine, passed way Sunday morning, January 28, 2024 at 1:45 am.
She was the widow of Richard Murray to whom she was married for 54 years, and was a daughter of the late Ed and Lucy Pope. Carolyn was a member of Sandy Level Baptist Church. Her greatest joy in life was her grandchildren and her...
James Ricky Harris, 66, of Forest City, died Friday, January 26, 2024.
He was the son of the late Bennie and Vera Lee McCombs Harris, and was also preceded in death by his wife Laura Harris. Ricky attended Victory Baptist Church.
He is survived by his brother, Jimmy Lee Harris of Forest City; his sisters, Diana Causby and her husband David, of...
Dora Ellen Wells 1930-2024
Dora Ellen Wells, 93, of Washburn community, died at Fair Haven Home in Bostic on January 24, 2024.
She was born in Chatham County, North Carolina in 1930 to Joseph Burke Stout and Cladie Brookes Stout. She married Billy Wells in 1947 and they shared a loving life building their family and farm. She earned her license as a...
Laurence Delaney "Larry" Penrose, 82, of Bostic, died Saturday, January 20, 2024.
He was the son of the late Laurence and Doris Penrose. He was also preceded in death by his son, Joseph Penrose. Larry was the owner and operator of Bostic Machine Company, and was an avid runner - running his first race at age 73 and participating in many...
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