Obituary Listing
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...
Kathryn McCurry Toney, 87
Jun 21, 2025
Kathryn McCurry Toney, 87, of Golden Valley, entered eternal rest Saturday, June 21, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Wilse and Jennie McCurry. Kathyrn was devoted to her family, always the caregiver. A longtime member of Fairview Baptist Church and the Golden Valley community, she loved both dearly. Her abscence will be felt by many.
She is survived by her...
Hester Buff Gurley, 84
Jun 20, 2025
Hester Buff Gurley, 84 passed away peacefully Friday, June 20, 2025 at her home.
She was born on Monday, July 29, 1940 in Burke County, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Lou Dale Buff. In addition to to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Junior Buff. Hester was a talented seamstress, making clothes for...
Mary Ellenburg Moss, 94
Jun 9, 2025
Mary Ellenburg Moss, 94, of Rutherfordton, died Monday, June 9, 2025.
She was the widow of William T. Moss and a daughter of the late Henry Luther Ellenburg and Theodosha Ford Ellenburg. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Beverly Moss Bailey; her son-in-law Kenneth N. Bailey; sisters Melvina "Butch" Melton, Louise Dewey, and Martha White; her brothers, Harrison...
Jerry Dean Walker, 76
Jun 5, 2025
Jerry Dean Walker, 76, of Golden Valley, died Thursday, June 5, 2025.
He was the son of the late Geddy and Callie Carpenter Walker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Wendy Walker; a sister, Margaret Towery; and his brothers Jimmy Walker and Bobby Walker. Jerry and his daughter Wendy had loved to go to...
Martha Ann Freeman, 78
Jun 4, 2025
Martha Ann Freeman, 78, of Bostic, died Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Marvin Ownbey and Mary Jane Teseniar Ownbey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, C.J. Ownbey; and her sisters Mary Shelton, Carolyn Price, Ruby Roberts, and Sara Ruth DiMaria. Martha was a member of Golden Valley Community...
Hershel Wallen, 90
May 30, 2025
Hershel Wallen, 90, of Rutherfordton, died Friday, May 30, 2025.
A memorial service is being planned for the future, please check back with this website obituary for an update.
Melba Robertson Dodson, 87
May 27, 2025
Melba Robertson Dodson aka Mama “D”, our beloved firecracker, family matriarch, and piano-playing queen, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025 leaving behind a life beautifully lived and stories we’ll be laughing about for years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilmer A. Dodson. —
She leaves behind her treasured misfit crew — known as the Grubb family — Hannah,...
