Obituary Listing
Melba Robertson Dodson, 87
May 27, 2025
Melba Robertson Dodson, 87, of Bostic, died Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
The family will gather at the residence of Hannah Dodson Grubb, 214 South Main Street, Bostic.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Washburn & Dorsey Funeral and Cremation Service.
Roberta Weathers, 95
May 19, 2025
Jessie Roberta Gardner Weathers, daughter of the late Rev. Robert A. Gardner and Jessie Bridges Gardner, went home to be with her Lord on May 19, 2025. In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard Gardner and William Gardner.
Born April 26, 1930, in Indianapolis, IN, Roberta was a graduate of Mars Hill...
Claude Gettys, 91
May 18, 2025
Claude Lee Gettys, 91, of Sunshine died Sunday, May 18, 2025.
He was the son of the late Lee and Fannie Luckadoo Gettys. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a his sisters, Etta Thomas and Mattie Toney; and brothers, Clyde Gettys, A.L. Gettys, Johnny Gettys and Rommie Gettys. Claude was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist...
Jimmy Harris, 70
May 14, 2025
Jimmy Lee Harris, 70, of Forest City, died Wednesday, May 14, 2025 while surrounded by his family.
He was the son of the late Ben and Vera Harris, and was also preceded in death by his brother, Ricky Harris. He loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his sisters, Diana Causby and her husband David of...
Nathan "Nate" Gallman, 62
Apr 30, 2025
Nathan "Nate" Gallman, 62, of Ellenboro, died Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
He is survived by his girlfriend, Dawn Wishion; his daughter, Alexis Gallman of the home; his son, Nicholas Gallman of the home; and his sister, Judy Absher of Forest City.
Services will be private for the family.
Washburn & Dorsey Funeral and Cremation Service was in charge of arrangements.
Jeff Propes, 68
Apr 26, 2025
Jeff Propes, 68, of Golden Valley, died Saturday, April 26, 2025.
He was the son of Ethel Propes of Golden Valley and the late Leonard Propes. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Janice Propes Scoggins; and two brothers-in-law, Andrew Scoggins and Tim Oliver. He was a member of Golden Valley Church.
He enjoyed canoeing down the Broad River, especially...
Randy Hoyle, 66
Apr 26, 2025
Randy Hoyle, 66 of Bostic, died Saturday, April 26, 2025.
He was the son of the late Herman Eli Hoyle and Beatrice "Bea" McCurry Hoyle, and was also preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Hoyle.
He is survived by his wife, Loretta Hoyle; his son, Jason Hoyle and his wife Mary of Bostic; and a grandchild, Sienna Hoyle.
No service will be...
Dorothy Mae Waters, 90
Apr 24, 2025
Dorothy Mae Waters, 90, of Stanfield, NC, died Thursday, April 24, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Fred and Roxanna Lane Waters. She was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by a son, Perry Schrimpsher; and a grandson, Jason Hartsell.
She is survived by her husband, Roger Elliott; her daughter, Tina McLemore; her...
Bill Lemon, 87
Apr 20, 2025
Bill Lemon, 87, of Rutherfordton, died Sunday, April 20, 2025.
He was widower of Jacqueline M. Lemon, and a son of the late John and Marie Scott Lemon. Bill was born in Red Bank, NJ and resided in Morganville and Farmdale, NJ before moving to North Carolina in 2000. He was a graduate of the 1956 Class of Red Bank Regional...
Emma Sue Ayers, 89
Apr 15, 2025
Emma Sue Ayers, 89, of Ellenboro, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Emma Sue was the widow of Jack Ayers and the daughter of the late P.R. and Kate Keever Jones. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Annie Bell Robbins and Katie Lou...
Millie Lovelace, 83
Apr 11, 2025
Millie Lovelace, 83, of Bostic, died Friday, April 11, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Jessie Lovelace, and was also preceded in death by her brothers, Bobby Richard Lovelace, Thomas Clayton Lovelace, and Robert Dean Lovelace. She was a member of Plainview Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Clyde Lovelace; and her nieces and nephews.
A Memorial...
Janet Turner, 68
Apr 8, 2025
Janet Turner, 68, of Golden Valley, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
She was the widow of J.C. Turner, and a daughter of the late James and Louise Atchley. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Ledbetter and her brother Billy Atchley. She was a dedicated member of Fairview Baptist Church.
She was a...
Norman Ray Padgett Sr., 85
Mar 29, 2025
Norman Ray Padgett, Sr., 85, of Ellenboro, died Saturday, March 29, 2025.
He was the widower of Freda Mae Brown Padgett, and a son of the late Walter "Bus" Padgett and Cordie Goforth Padgett. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Gossett. Norman served for many years as Sheriff's Deputy with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Department, and also...
Pam Sisk, 66
Mar 28, 2025
Pam Sisk, 66, of Bostic, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2025 at her home.
Pam was the daughter of the late Willie and Martha Stacey Blanton. She was a 1976 graduate of East Rutherford High School.
Pam was a devoted Christian who always put her family and others first. No matter where she went, people found peace and comfort in...
Ethel Brackett, 76
Mar 26, 2025
Ethel Brackett, 76, of Forest City, died Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Curtis Hoover Brackett, Sr. and Jessie Mae Lane Brackett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Janie Brackett Sanders; and a brother, Curtis Hoover "Butch" Brackett, Jr. Ethel was a member of First Broad Baptist Church and...
Richard Laxton Allen, 64
Mar 25, 2025
Richard Laxton Allen, 64, of Sunshine, died Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
He was the son of Linda Duncan Allen of Sunshine and the late Ronnie W. Allen. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Allen. Richard worked at Mastercraft, Stonecutter, and later retired from Hamrick Mill in Gaffney. He was a graduate of McDowell...
Elizabeth Flack Harrill, 84
Mar 23, 2025
Elizabeth Flack Harrill, 84, of Ellenboro, died Sunday, March 23, 2025.
She was the widow of John David Harrill, Jr. and a daughter of the late Roswell Elmore Flack and Thelma Elizabeth Whisnant Flack. She was also preceded in death by her stepson, John David Harrill III; and a brother, Robert McClain Flack. Elizabeth was a member of Oak Grove United...
Janie Brackett Sanders, 68
Mar 14, 2025
Janie Brackett Sanders, 68, of Forest City, died Friday, March 14, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Curtis Hoover Brackett, Sr. and Jessie Mae Lane Brackett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Curtis Hoover "Butch" Brackett, Jr.. Janie had worked at White Oak Manor, National Textiles, and Rutherford Life Services. She was...
Betty Ramsey Richards, 81
Mar 5, 2025
Betty Ramsey Richards, 81, of Inman, SC, died Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Clyde and Ruth Mayse Ramsey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Ann Gilreath and Marie Smith; and a brother, James Ramsey. She had been a seamstress at Skyland Textiles (Buster Brown), a lab technician...
Alexander Nieves Jr., 6
Mar 1, 2025
Alexander Nieves Jr., 6, of Ellenboro, died Saturday, March 1, 2025.
He survived by his parents, Alexander Nieves, Sr. and Kirsten Fabio; his brothers, Nahdeem Nieves and Alexander Nieves; his sisters, Amiya Marcelle, Nadisha Nieves, Alyssa Marcelle, KaAlliyah Nieves, Kyla Marcelle, Layla O'Reilly, Nadirah Nieves, Nyah O'Reilly, Arianna Joseph, Jaslynn Joseph, McKenzie Nieves, and Kirsten Nieves; his maternal grandfather, Vernon M....
