Obituary Listing
Joyce Marks Harris, 84
Feb 19, 2022
Joyce Marks Harris, 84, of Forest City, died Saturday, February 19, 2022.
She was the daughter of the late Clifford and Essie Martin Crowe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Jerry Marks; her sister, Ann Crowe; and her brother, Van Crowe. Joyce worked a variety of places to support her two young...
Melody Spooner Skillman, 67
Feb 19, 2022
Melody Spooner Skillman, 67, of Bostic, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022. at her residence after battling a lengthy illness.
She was a daughter of the late Milton Spooner and Lorena Cannon Spooner, who had resided in Fox Lake, IL. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Richard Spooner, Linda Spooner, Patrick Spooner, and...
Harvey Hoyle, 79
Feb 18, 2022
Harvey Hoyle, 79, of Rutherfordton, died Friday, February 18, 2022.
He was the son of the late Ruffin and Mary Magdalene Hoyle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Tracy Keeter; a brother, Russell Hoyle, and a sister, Ida Hoyle.
He is survived by his daughter, Sharon Hoyle Jones of Williamston, SC; his sisters,...
Mattie Elizabeth Dills "Beth" Pettit, 74
Feb 18, 2022
Mattie Elizabeth Dills "Beth" Pettit, 74, of Forest City, died Friday, February 18, 2022.
She was the widow of James Dale Pettit, and a daughter of the late Marvin E. Dills and Ella Mae Millwood Dills. She was also preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Michelle Pettit. Beth was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County and a 1965 graduate of...
Sheila Boone Wells, 68
Feb 17, 2022
Sheila Boone Wells, 68, of the Cane Creek Community, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 17, 2022.
A native of Yancey County, she was the daughter of the late Tillman and Mary Boone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Sandra Deal and Teresa Harvey; and a brother, Jim Boone. Sheila...
Robert Padgett, 60
Feb 14, 2022
Robert Padgett, 60, of Ellenboro, died Monday, February 14, 2022.
He was the son of the late James Taylor Padgett and Ellie Helen Mills Padgett. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Rev. Terry Padgett.
He is survived by his nieces, Dawn Wishion and her husband Tommy, of Ellenboro, and Elizabeth Padgett Cook and her fiancee Jacob Mincey,...
Pamela Darlene Lowery, 63
Feb 13, 2022
Pamela Darlene Lowery, 63, of Ellenboro, died Sunday, February 13, 2022.
She was the daughter of Hazel Lowery of Rutherfordton and the late Garland Briscoe Lowery, Sr. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Holly Joanna Mathis. Pamela worked for many years in the Rutherford County School system as a teacher's assistant and loved...
Margaret Sadie Cook Brackett, 85
Feb 11, 2022
Margaret Sadie Cook Brackett, 85, of Golden Valley, died Friday, February 11, 2022.
She was the widow of George Edwin Brackett, Sr., and a daughter of the late Rev. Ottis and Vassie Towery Cook. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Judy Hunt; her son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Rita Brackett; 2 grandchildren, Joseph Hunt and Candace Brackett;...
Kathy Diane Peacock, 68
Feb 4, 2022
Kathy Diane Peacock, 68, of Chesnee, died Friday, February 4, 2022 at Spartanburg Restorative Care.
She was the daughter of the late Marie Jones Terry and Ferl Bourque. She was also preceded in death by 4 sisters, Jean Black, Mary Bennick, Joyce Lee, Helen Lott.
She is survived by her husband, Larry Peacock; her 3 sons, Tim Peacock and his...
Margaret Burke, 88
Feb 3, 2022
Margaret Ford Burke, 88, of Bostic, died Thursday, February 3, 2022.
She was the daughter of the late G.R. Deviney and Daisy Deviney. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Fred Ford; and a brother, Rev. Ray Deviney; and a sister, Bertha Williams. Margaret was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church.
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Wayne Roger Jenkins, 76
Jan 31, 2022
Wayne Roger Jenkins, 76, of Bostic, died Monday, January 31, 2022.
He was the son of the late Alfred and Fleurdelis McMillan Jenkins, and he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Gina Mullins.
He is survived by his sons, Kelly Stevens and his wife Joye, of Bostic, and Ashley Lee and his wife Mary Catherine, of Huntsville, AL;...
Matthew Leo McEnnerney, 79
Jan 24, 2022
Matthew Leo McEnnerney, 79, of Westminister Community, died Monday, January 24, 2022.
He was the son of the late Leo and Rosaleen McEnnerney. Matthew was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and served for 50 years as Director of the Rutherford County Arts Council.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Watson McEnnerney; his sons, Devin McEnnerney and his...
John David Harrill III, 53
Jan 10, 2022
John David Harrill III, 53, of Ellenboro, died Monday, January 10, 2022.
He was the son of John David Harrill, Jr. of Forest City, and Elizabeth Harrill of Ellenboro. In addition to his parents, he was survived by his sisters, Shaun Toney of Spindale and Ann Morgan of Albemarle.
Cremation service provided by Washburn & Dorsey Funeral and Cremation Service.
Darold Stetler, 77
Jan 6, 2022
Darold Stetler, 77, of Forest City, died Thursday, January 6, 2022.
He was the son of the late Elwood and Marie Bates Stetler, and was also preceded in death by his daughter, Stacy Stetler Blowers; his sister, Sylvia Bogert; a brother, Eugene Stetler.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Patricia Stetler; his son Steven Stetler and his wife Nichole...
Martha Billingsley, 82
Jan 3, 2022
Martha Billingsley, 82, of Ellenboro, died Monday, January 3, 2022.
She was the widow of Horace Billingsley, and a daughter of the late Grady and Callie Sheppard. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Carrie Lee Ponton; and a brother, Jack Sheppard. Martha was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Martha was an exemplary woman of faith. She...
James Richard Williams, 78
Dec 30, 2021
James Richard Williams, 78, of Union Mills, died Thursday, December 30, 2021.
He was the son of the late Glenn and Kathleen Dickerson Williams. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Marilyn Christine Hostetter. Richard was a member of Centennial UMC and was a Vietnam veteran having served in the Air Force. He loved life, family, flag and country....
Joyce McFarland, 94
Dec 29, 2021
Joyce Waters McFarland, 94, of the Hopewell Community, died Wednesday, December 29, 2021.Joyce was known by many names—Mom, Grandma, Maw-Maw, and Aunt Joyce, to name a few. She cared deeply for her family, her community and all those she knew, and she loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ more than anything in this world. Joyce was always finding a...
Jason Dean Van Dyke, 44
Dec 25, 2021
Jason Dean "Curly" Van Dyke, 44, of Bostic, died Saturday, December 25, 2021.
Jason was preceded in death by his grandmother, Irene Van Dyke; and a half brother, Travis Coggins.He is survived by his father Dean Van Dyke of Bostic, and his mother, Millie Martin of Shelby; his sister, Tonya Hoppes and boyfriend Bryan Rogers, of Bostic; his brothers, Shane...
Geneva Atchley Wilson, 88
Dec 24, 2021
Geneva Atchley Wilson, 88, of Forest City, died Friday, December 24, 2021.
She was the widow of W.B. Wilson,Jr., and a daughter of the late Robert and Pannie Freeman Atchley. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Kimbrell, Lennie Jones, and Johnnie Sue Conner; and her brothers, Ray Atchley, Glenn Atchley, and Charles Atchley. Geneva was an active...
Jodi Carolyn Harriman, 27
Dec 23, 2021
Jodi Carolyn Harriman passed away December 23rd, 2021. Jodi is survived by her parents Darlene Garcia, of Bostic, and Frank Harriman, of Dorchester County, Maryland. She is also survived by her sister, Amanda Byers (Wes) of New Orleans, Louisiana; her brother, Brian Harriman, of Hollywood, Florida; her grandmother, Judith Pruett, of Bostic; her grandfather, Andrew Tolomeo, of Bostic; her aunts...
