Obituary Listing
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...
Cynthia Bradley Lovingood, 69
Jan 29, 2026
Cynthia Bradley Lovingood, 69, of Forest City, died Thursday, January 29, 2026.
She was the daughter of the late James and Sybil Holland Bradley.
Cynthia is survived by her husband, Kenneth Lovingood; her sons, Dwight Bradley and Brandon Lovingood, both of Forest City, and Andrew Bradley of Shelby; her brothers, Anthony Bradley of Bostic, Bruce Bradley of Forest City, and Brian Bradley...
Darcus Murray, 97
Jan 27, 2026
Darcus Eugenia Murray, 97, of Bostic, died Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
She was the daughter of the late Gaston and Maggie Green Murray. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Rose Lee Murray Vickers; two great grandchildren, Travis Scott Vickers and Kristi Lynn Vickers; four of her sisters, Viola Street, Lottie Baynard, Florence Hoyle, and...
Gail Freeman Dotson, 75
Jan 8, 2026
Mona Gail Dotson, 75, of the Sunshine Community, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
She was born August 4, 1950. Gail was the daughter of the late Joseph Wade Freeman and Vernelle Lovelace Freeman.
She is survived by her son, Robert Wade Dotson (Bobby) and his wife Jennifer of Greenville SC. She is also survived by...
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....
John Permenter, 61
Dec 22, 2025
John Permenter III, 61, of Bostic, died Monday, December 22, 2025.
He was the son of the John Wilson Permenter Jr., and Marilyn Louise Cooper Permenter. John was working at Wow Bao in Forest City as a machine operator.
John is survived by his wife Liza Caalaman Permenter; and his daughter, Hannah Marie Permenter of Gastonia.
A Memorial Service will be conducted at...
Wayne Matthews, 39
Dec 20, 2025
Wayne Matthews, 39, of Spindale, died Saturday, December 20, 2025.
He was the son of Viva and Eric Wheat of Gaffney, SC. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Larry Philbeck. He served as a corrections officer at the Rutherford Correctional Center in Spindale for five years. He was a big Dallas Cowboys and South Carolina Gamecocks fan.
In addition to...
Lynn Epley Hill, 59
Dec 15, 2025
Lynn Epley Hill, 59, of the Westminister Community, died Monday, December 15, 2025.
She was the widow of Mike Serpinas and a daughter of the late Larry Gene Epley and Beverly Watson. Lynn worked at Spring Industries in Gaffney for many years, and later was a private caregiver.
She is survived by her son, Jamie Hill of Rutherfordton; her daughter, Lyndsey Hill...
Javan Calton, 83
Dec 9, 2025
Javan Calton, 83
Forest Javan Calton, 83, of the Sunshine community, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. He was born on April 27, 1942, in the family homeplace where he lived until his last year on earth.
He was the son of the late Fitzhugh Lee Calton and Hattie Koone Calton, and was also preceded in...
Shirley Crotts, 74
Dec 4, 2025
Shirley Jean Crotts, 74, of Bostic, died Thursday, December 4, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Nell Ledford Ollis, in addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sons, William Scott Golden and Christopher Golden; and a sister, Rhonda Queen; and a brother, Michael Ollis. Shirley was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church...
Patsy Robbins, 82
Nov 28, 2025
Patsy "Pat" Jean Murray Robbins, 82, of Sunshine, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025, at Holly Springs Senior Citizens' Home. She was born in Sunshine on September 14, 1943. She was the daughter of the late Oscar George Murray and Beatrice Sanders Murray. In addition to her parents, Pat's brother, Harold Murray, preceded her in death.
Those left to cherish Pat's...
Alvin Yelton, 73
Nov 28, 2025
Alvin Bruce Yelton, 73, of Golden Valley, passed away, November 28, 2025.
He was born on Tuesday, June 10, 1952 in Rutherford County, and was the son of the late J.E. and Prue Yelton. He was also preceded in death by siblings Wanda Tuck and Jasper Yelton Sr.. Growing up in Rutherford County, he was a loyal member of Fairview Baptist...
Billy Nodine, 71
Nov 23, 2025
Billy Ray Nodine, 71, of Bostic, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, November 23, 2025.
He was the son of the late Clyde and Grace Nodine, and was also preceded in death by a brother, Tommy Wayne Nodine; and a sister, Patricia Whitaker.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Janet Nodine; his daughters, Cassandra Smith...
Becky Ruppe Bradley, 79
Nov 23, 2025
Becky Ruppe Bradley, 79, of Bostic, died Sunday, November 23, 2025.
Wife of Claude Bradley, and daughter of the late Henry Miles Ruppe and Pearl Melton Ruppe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Angela Denise Bradley. Becky was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Claude Bradley; her daughters,...
Linda Melton West, 75
Nov 18, 2025
Linda Melton West, 75, of Bostic, a devoted educator, mentor, and lifelong advocate for learning passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2025 at Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum, SC. She will be remembered for her compassion, dedication, and a steadfast belief in the power of education to transform lives.
She was born on Thursday, March 30, 1950 in Bostic, a...
Martha Ann McCurry, 87
Nov 18, 2025
Martha Ann McCurry, 87, of Golden Valley, died Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
She was the widow of Robert "Bob" McCurry, and a daughter of the late Grover and Ivis Wilson Bivens. Martha was a member of New Covenant Church In Christ in Marion.
She is survived by her daughter, Marilyn McCurry of Golden Valley; her sons, Earl McCurry and his wife Tammy,...
Kay Morrow Dotson, 69
Nov 7, 2025
Kay Morrow Dotson, 69, of Forest City, died Friday, November 7, 2025.
She was the widow of Freddie Dotson, and a daughter of the late Charlie and Almer Morrow.
She is survived by her son, Jason Dotson of Forest City; her daughter Ashley Dotson Cooper, and her husband Matthew Thomas Cooper of Rutherfordton; a brother, George Morrow of Ellenboro; her sisters, Barbara...
Diana Vaughan, 66
Oct 28, 2025
Diana Vaughan, 66, of Mooresboro, died Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Grover and Shirley Jorden Ross. Diana retired from Delta T Construction.
She is survived by her son, Michael Sanders of Thayer, Missouri; her 4 grandchildren; there are 2 great grandchildren; and her best friend, Doug Murray of Ellenboro.
A family directed Memorial Service will be...
Sammy Romney, 22
Oct 27, 2025
Sammy Romney, 22, of Ellenboro, died Monday, October 27, 2025.
Sammy was the son of Edward Romney of Ellenboro, and the late Cheri Montique Spears Skidmore. He was a supervisor at Ed's Pallet World, and recently had been managing their Chesnee location. He hosted a popular YouTube channel, "Small Town Sammy". Everyone that knew Sammy knew his favorite place was fishing...
