Obituary Listing
Mary Sue Price, 87
Jan 3, 2026
Mary Sue Burke Price, 87, of the Duncan’s Creek Community, passed away at the UNC Blue Ridge Hospital in Morganton on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
Born on November 1, 1938 in Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Frank Burke and Annie Sue Campbell Burke.
Mary Sue attended Hollis School, Sunshine School, and graduated from Ellenboro High School in 1956....
Wilma Melton Robertson, 84
May 9, 2026
Wilma Melton Robertson,84, of Bostic, died Saturday, May 9, 2026.
She was the daughter of the late Everette and Genie Melton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Grace Norville and Martha Toney; and brothers Earl Melton and George Melton, Sr.. She was a member of Cedar Grove Fellowship Church and had retired from Citi...
Georgia Morris, 88
May 6, 2026
Georgia Carrie Murray Melton Morris passed May 6th, 2026. She was born January 10th, 1938 in Rutherford County, and was a daughter of the late Horace P. Murray and Foye Lane Murray. A graduate of Sunshine High School, class of 1956, she worked as a hairdresser, and later performed detail work at Broyhill Furniture. Music was always very important in...
Franklin Jackson, 80
May 3, 2026
Franklin Dan Jackson, 80, of Bostic, died Sunday, May 3, 2026 at his home after several years of declining health.
He was the son of the late Thomas Wayne Jackson and Marie Dalton Jackson was born in Rutherford County on February 2, 1946. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Danny Ray Jackson; and...
Nick Peeler, 23
May 1, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Nicholas Jason Peeler, 23, of Bostic, on Friday, May 1, 2026.
He was born on September 16, 2002 and was preceded in death by "Daddy Roy" Forest William Peeler. Nicholas was an avid coin collector and enjoyed going to antique stores. He could build anything with his hands. He...
Cindy Curtis Hutchins, 66
Apr 28, 2026
Cindy Curtis Hutchins, 66, of Ellenboro, died Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
She was the daughter of the late William Talmadge Curtis and Carolyn Terry Curtis.
Cindy is survived by her husband, Roger Hutchins; and her sister Billie Herring of Ellenboro.
A Graveside Service will be conducted at 1:00 pm Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Paul Lane will...
Angie Leake, 70
Apr 28, 2026
Judith "Angie" Leake, 70, of Bostic, died Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Levine and Dickson Hospice in Charlotte
Angie was preceded in death by her loving husband, Whitney "Jack" Leake. They were soul mates and lived happily together for over 20 years until his death. Angie loved life and was full of fun.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in...
Brenda Hurdt Miller, 57
Apr 22, 2026
Brenda Hurdt Miller, 57, of Golden Valley, died Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
She was the widow of Robert E. "Rob" Miller. She was the daughter of Dorothy Mae Bumgarner Hurdt of Golden Valley and the late James Forrest Hurdt. She was also preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Lero Calvin Bumgarner and Martha Louise Bumgarner; and her paternal grandparents, Frank...
Tommy Hudgins, 61
Apr 9, 2026
Tommy Dale Hudgins, 61, of Golden Valley, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
A lifelong resident of Rutherford County, Tommy was born on February 6, 1965 and was a son of the late Ernest and Dollie Hudgins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Debra Womack; and a brother William "Billy" Hudgins. He was...
Barbara Jean Jackson Bennett, 70
Apr 5, 2026
Barbara Jean Jackson Bennett, of Rutherfordton, died Sunday, April 5, 2026.
She was the daughter of the late Boyce Jackson and Hazel Jackson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Joshua Hoyle; and a sister Susan Philbeck. She was a very active member of Fellowship Baptist Church, and had worked at Mastercraft and Rutherford Hospital.
She...
Clifford Toney, 78
Mar 29, 2026
Clifford Toney, 78, of Duncan's Creek, passed away peacefully at his home, the same place where he was born and spent his life, on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
He was a son of the late Coy and Nicie Toney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by by his brothers Dean Toney and Lewis Toney; his sister Ethylene...
Randy Lee Goode, 63
Mar 27, 2026
Randy Lee Goode, 63, of Rutherfordton, died Friday, March 27, 2026.
He was the son of the late L.B. and Francis Jones Goode.
He is survived by his wife, Sherry Goode; his children, Lee Parker, Dustin Walker and his wife Jessica Greene, and Heather Goode; his brothers, Donnie Goode and his wife Jennifer, and Danny Goode; his grandchildren, Chase Walker, Areiah Ramsey,...
Hazel M. Sisk, 86
Mar 25, 2026
Hazel M. Sisk, 86, of Bostic, died Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
She was the widow of Charles Sisk, and a daughter of the late Ross and Cleo Morrison. In addition, she was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Eunice Hughes, Ethel Ensley, and Jeanette Conner; and 4 brothers, Yates Morrison, Spurge Morrison, Hubert Morrison, and Jimmy Morrison. Hazel retired from Stonecutter...
Suzanne Beam Covington, 87
Mar 7, 2026
Suzanne Beam Covington, 87, of Ellenboro, died Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Fair Haven Home, Bostic.
She lived in the same house on the family farm for 87 years, the same house she was born in, an only child of Rachel Beam on Thursday, January 5, 1939. She graduated from Ellenboro School in 1957 and then went to Howard Business School...
William Tesseneir, 86
Mar 5, 2026
William Clarence Tesseneir, 86, of Rutherfordton, died Thursday, March 5, 2026.
He was the widower of Eva Swink Tesseneir, and a son of the late Vester and Nadine Greene Tesseneir.
He is survived by his daughters, Emily Boone of Forest City and Dawn Laughter of Rutherfordton; his sisters, Lora Turner of Rutherfordton, Dorothy Yelton of Forest City, and Juanita Bunnell of Bostic;...
James Brandle, 84
Mar 4, 2026
James Brandle, 84, of Golden Valley, died Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
He was the widower of Joyce Suttle Brandle, and a son of the late Floyd and Elizabeth Gurley Brandle. In addition, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Dean Brandle and Horace Stallings; and a brother-in-law, Jim Bradley. James owned the Amaco of Alexander from 1972-1977, and owned...
Keith Griffin, 74
Mar 3, 2026
Keith Griffin, 74, of Rutherfordton, died Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
He was the son of the late Danny and Bea Griffin. Keith was a graduate of Pisgah High Class of 1969, and later earned an Associates degree at Isothermal Community College. He retired from Timken after 36 years of service.
He is survived by his wife, Libby Ledbetter Griffin; and his son,...
Darlene Gowan, 73
Feb 21, 2026
Darlene Gowan, 73, of Forest City, died Saturday, February 21, 2026.
She was the widow of Homer Lee Gowan, and a daughter of the late Glenn and Francis Gordon Baynard. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church and had been President of the American Legion.
She is survived by her sons, Chris Gowan of Forest City, and Duane Gowan of Bostic;...
Bobby D. Hoyle, 89
Feb 8, 2026
Bobby D. Hoyle, 89, of Rutherfordton, died Sunday, February 8, 2026.
He was the son of the late William David Hoyle and Easter Bell Hoyle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Virginia Womack, Louise Pettit, and Ruth Head; his brothers, J.C. Hoyle, Morgan Hoyle, Oliver Hoyle, and Norman Hoyle. Bobby was a member of...
Johnny Lee McCurry, 78
Feb 7, 2026
Johnny Lee McCurry, 78, of Charlotte, died Saturday, February 7, 2026.
He was the son of the late Johnny Hugh McCurry and Bertha Melton McCurry, in addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother Bill McCurry; and a nephew Curtis McCurry.
He is survived by his sister-in-law, Lucy McCurry of Charlotte; his nephews, Randy McCurry and his...
