Obituary Listing
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...
Dorothy Lovelace "Miss Dot" Norville, 89
Oct 17, 2025
Dorothy Lovelace "Miss Dot" Norville, 89, of Mooresboro, died Friday, October 17, 2025.
Dot was preceded in death by her husband Blaine Hampton Norville; her daughter Teresa Ann Norville; and parents, Clifford Thurber Lovelace and Gazzie Lee Lovelace; her sister, Marjorie Street; and her brothers, Rev. Cecil Lovelace, E.N. Lovelace, Mal Lovelace, Wilbur Lovelace, Everette Lovelace, and Clarence Lovelace. She was...
Mary Sue Whisnant, 96
Oct 3, 2025
Mary Sue Whisnant, 96, of Union Mills, died Friday, October 3, 2025.
She was the widow of Miles Andrew Whisnant, whom she married in 1950. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Elbert and Monnie Bollinger; stepmother Celestine Bollinger Smith; and siblings Annie Clark, Hazel Brackett, Minnie Clark, Betty Balance, Gladys Bollinger, and Charles Bollinger. She was a native...
Betty Marie Lail, 72
Sep 26, 2025
Betty Marie Lail, 72, died Friday, September 26, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Elmer and Maggie Cook Lail, and was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Lail. Betty had retired from McCurry-Deck after many years as office manager. She was a member of Walls Baptist Church, where she was a choir member, the youth director at...
Wanda Faye Brooks, 87
Sep 22, 2025
Wanda Faye Brooks, 87, of Ellenboro, died Monday, September 22, 2025.
Wanda was the widow of Claude E. Brooks, and a daughter of the late Lee and Willie Ora Stahr. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Applegate; and a brother, Bobby Stanfield. She was a member of Plainview Baptist Church where she served as Women's Sunday School...
Todd Kiser, 54
Sep 20, 2025
Todd Kiser, 54, of Bostic, died Saturday, September 20, 2025.
He was the son of Lucy Kiser, of the home, and the late William Kiser. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by 2 aunts, Barbara Kiser and Kathy Bright; an uncle, Butch Kiser; a brother-in-law Charles Sonny Leach; and his mother-in-law Mary Leach. He was a member...
Rhonda Christine Boyd, 75
Sep 15, 2025
Rhonda Christine Boyd, 75, of Union Mills, died Monday, September 15, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Harvey and Faye Huffstatler Massey. She was the oldest of her siblings, and after their mother passed away at the young age of 51, Rhonda became the matriarch of the family. All of her sisters looked to her for guidance. She was...
Edith Roby Edwards, 98
Sep 7, 2025
Edith Roby Edwards, 98, of the Harris Community, died Sunday, September 7, 2025.
She was the widow W. Henry Edwards, and a daughter of the late Odorian and Dena Aitcheson Roby. Edith was a member of First United Methodist Church of Rutherfordton and the Griffith Rutherford Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
She is survived by her son, Duncan Edwards...
Brenda Fay Mahon, 59
Sep 4, 2025
Brenda Fay Mahon, 59, of Bostic, died Thursday, September 4, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Thomas Anthony Mahon, Jr. and Eva Mae Fulbright Mahon. Brenda attended Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church.
She is survived by her longtime companion, Gary Greene; her son, Anthony Greene and his fiance Tamara Propst of Taylorsville; her daughters, Stephanie Mahon of Grover and Niki Stumpp...
Marty Smith, 62
Aug 22, 2025
Marty Smith, 62, of Casar, died Friday, August 22, 2025.
He was the son of Ann Smith of Golden Valley, and the late Major "Mack" Smith. Marty was a longtime employee of Deviney Lumber.
He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Smith of Casar; his son, Aaron Martin Smith of Forest City; a step daughter, Courtney Smith of Casar; his brothers, Christopher...
Maude Toney Beaver, 90
Aug 8, 2025
Maude Toney Beaver, 90, of Hollis, died Friday, August 8, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Wilkie Jefferson Toney and Bertha Cordelia Campbell Toney. She was the widow of J.B. Beaver. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Daisy Murray and Mary Jones; and her brothers Dewey Toney, Carl Toney, Larry Toney, and Floyd Toney. Maude worked...
Alfred Freeman, 81
Jul 23, 2025
Alfred George Freeman, 81, of Forest City, died Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
He was the son of the late George Baxter Freeman and Duliette Norville Freeman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, David Freeman; and sisters-in-law Sylvia Freeman and Martha Freeman. Alfred was in the last graduating senior class at Sunshine School in 1962....
Helen Wike Powers, 86
Jul 22, 2025
Helen Wike Powers, 86, of Bostic, died Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
She was the widow of Willard Owen "Pete" Powers.
She is survived by her sons, Charles David Keller of Asheville, and Jeffrey Prescott of Charlotte; her sisters, Janice Sigmon of Conover and Zelda Duncan of Winston-Salem.
No service will be held.
Washburn & Dorsey Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of cremation...
Sylvia Spake Shehan, 66
Jul 22, 2025
Sylvia Spake Shehan, 66, of the Duncan's Creek Community, died Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
She was the widow of Joseph Dean Shehan and a daughter of the late George Allen "Al" Spake and Ethylene Toney Spake. She was an avid gardener; loved the outdoors; listening to bluegrass music; and front porch sitting. She enjoyed life and was thankful for God's blessings....
Renee Fisher Davis, 60
Jul 15, 2025
Renee Fisher Davis, 60, of Golden Valley, died Tuesday, July 15, 2025
She was the daughter of the late Hubert and Patricia Williams Fisher. A native of Stedman, Renee moved to Golden Valley a couple of years ago from Cumberland County.
She is survived by her husband, Dwight Davis; her son, James Allen Davis of Drexel; her daughter, Ashley White Davis...
Mary Jane Hollifield, 86
Jul 12, 2025
Mary Jane Walker Hollifield, 86, of Ellenboro, died Saturday, July 12, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Stennett and Sylvia Justice Walker. Mary Jane was a faithful, longtime member of Walls Baptist Church. She retired from North Carolina Department of Transportation.
She is survived by her husband, Howard Hollifield; her sons, Edgar Hollifield and his wife Rita, Tommy Hollifield and...
