Obituary Listing
Steve Thomas Beheler, 67
Mar 16, 2021
Steve Thomas Beheler, 67, of Forest City, died Tuesday, March 16, 2021. He was the son of the late Charles Thomas Beheler and Helen Beheler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Tim Beheler; and a brother-in-law, Earl Holland. Steve retired from CSX Railroad after 33 years of service. He was a member of...
Mildred Hancock Penson, 86
Mar 11, 2021
Mildred Hancock Penson, 86, of Bostic, died Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Fair Haven Home, Bostic. She was the widow of David J. Penson, Sr, and a daughter of the late Jesse and Ethel Hancock. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jeff L. Penson; her brother, Jay Hancock; and a sister, Edna Lovelace. Mildred had retired from...
Norris Penson, 74
Mar 8, 2021
Norris Penson December 9, 1946 to March 8, 2021 Norris Penson, 74 of Bostic, passed away March 8, 2021. Born December 9, 1946, he was the last living child of the late Jay and Emma Penson. In addition to his parents, Norris is preceded in death by his brothers: Jack, Bob, David, Tommy, Charlie, and Mickey Penson; and sisters Helen Guyton,...
Jessica Ann Gohl, 36
Mar 7, 2021
Jessica Ann Gohl, 36, of Spartanburg, died Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of Donna Fletcher and her husband James of Bostic, and the late Timmy Virl Louk. She was also preceded in death by a son, Dillon Gohl, and her grandfather, Donald Ray Reagan, Sr. In addition to her mother and stepfather,...
Sarah Van Dyke Watts, 96
Mar 3, 2021
Sarah Van Dyke Watts, 96, of Bostic, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Sarah was the widow of Carlas Watts, and a daughter of the late Roy and Ellie Van Dyke. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Kathleen Savino, and a brother, Theodore Van Dyke. She was a member of...
Larry Toney, 51
Feb 28, 2021
Larry Brady Toney, 51, of Shelby, died Sunday, February 28, 2021. He was the son of Brenda Andrews of Forest City and the late Larry Toney. Larry was an avid hunter, and enjoying shooting competitions, especially 3 gun shooting and was the Match Director for Walnut Grove 3-Gun. He is survived by his wife, Terry Toney; his stepdaughter, Jennifer Dixon...
Marjorie Street, 80
Feb 25, 2021
Marjorie Lovelace Street, 80, of Rutherfordton, died Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Accordius Healthcare, Rutherfordton. She was the widow of Rev. Carl Ree Street, and a daughter of the late Clifford and Gazzie Lovelace. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jerry Carl Street. She was very active as a pastor's wife and was a charter member of...
Morris J. Bridges, 87
Feb 24, 2021
Morris J. Bridges, 87, of Ellenboro, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021. He was the son of the late Clain and Luna Bridges. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Joann Putnam Bridges; and his son, Kenneth Bridges; and 2 brothers, Jerry Bridges and Sam Bridges. Morris was a member of Walls Baptist Church. He is survived by his daughters,...
Willie Mae Lovelace, 85
Feb 22, 2021
Willie Mae Lovelace, 85, of Shelby, went to look in the face of Jesus on Monday, February 22, 2021. She was born on May 22, 1935, a daughter of the late Paul and Effie Bowles. She was also preceded in death by 6 siblings. Willie came from a large farm family from the Blue Ridge mountains in Roanoke, VA. She...
Lessie Roberson Whelchel, 68
Feb 14, 2021
Lessie Mae Roberson Whelchel, 68, of Bostic, passed on to Heaven on Sunday, February 14, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Tom Ardel Roberson and Fannie Irene Roberson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Wendy Whelchel; her brothers Clevie Roberson and Steve Roberson. Lessie left a legacy of love and service...
Linda Lillard Sears, 76
Feb 2, 2021
Linda Lee Sears, 76, of Ellenboro, passed away February 2, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City. Linda was born March 26, 1944 at her grandparents’ home in Kahoka, MO., the daughter of the late William Leroy and Ethel Lucille (Heinze) Lillard. She was the grand daughter of the late Walter Daniel and Bertha Mae (Hamner) Heinze and Elston...
Mary "Ruth" Lint Roberts, 76
Jan 24, 2021
Mrs. Mary "Ruth" Roberts, 76, of Bostic, died Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Accordius Health, Rutherfordton. She was the daughter of the late Jesse and Edith Lint. She was also preceded in death by a son, Harold "Dean" Roberts, Jr.; 3 sisters, Marian Lint, Judith Lint, and Joyce Madlock; and a baby brother. She was raised in Mather, PA. Ruth...
Sharon Elizabeth Duby, 69
Jan 22, 2021
Sharon Elizabeth Duby, 69, of Bostic, died Friday, January 22, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Janet Norton. Sharon was born in Baltimore, MD. She is survived by her husband, Ricky Duby, Sr; her daughters, Veronica Waters of Dallas, and Melanie Kidwell of Lithia, FL; her son, Ricky Duby, Jr. of Baltimore, MD; there are 8...
Blanche Jakubuwski, 90
Jan 21, 2021
Blanche Elizabeth Jakubuwski (90) went to be with the Lord on January 21, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Baltimore Maryland on December 17, 1930, Blanche was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph (Jake) Jakubuwski. She is survived by her three children, Deborah Sersland (Conrad), Richard Foust Jr (Deborah) and Sharon Neuhofer(Andrew); also leaving behind 11...
Helen Oates Grayson, 90
Jan 19, 2021
Mrs. Helen Oates Grayson, 90, of Golden Valley, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Accordius Health, Rutherfordton. She was the widow of Guy Harold Grayson, and a daughter of the late Harry Gunter Oates, Sr. and Gertrude Dotson Oates. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Harry G. "Bud" Oates, Jr.. She was a member of Fairview Baptist...
Marilyn Camby Long, 72
Jan 10, 2021
Marilyn Camby Long, 72, of Bostic, died Sunday, January 10, 2021 after a hard fought battle against Covid 19. She was a daughter of the late Nathan and Margaret Proctor Camby. Marilyn grew up in the Green Hill community and was a member of Green Hill Baptist Church where her love for the Lord was instilled. She continued her enthusiasm for...
Robert Steven Lovelace, 75
Jan 6, 2021
Mr. Robert Steven Lovelace, 75, of Knoxville, TN, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021. He was the son of the late Robert and Cora Lee Lovelace. He is survived by his wife, Marion McDaniel Lovelace; his daughters, Julie Davis, and Brooke Saul and her husband Ben, all of Knoxville; his sister, Linda Couch and her husband Jim, of Forest City; and...
Larry Horn, 64
Jan 4, 2021
Mr. Larry Edwin Horn, 64, of Ellenboro, died Monday, January 4, 2021. Larry was the son of the late Ed and Dixie Horn. He had worked for Cone Mills, Burlington Industries, and Goforth Exterminators. He was a member of Sandy Level Baptist Church. He is survived by his brothers, Gary Horn and wife Beverly of Kings Mountain, and Terry Horn...
Naomi Murray Millwood, 47
Dec 27, 2020
Naomi Murray Millwood, 47, of Bostic, died Sunday December 27, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Betty White Murray. She was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church where she served as Minister of Music. A 1991 Graduate of East Rutherford High School, she received her Registered Nursing degree in 1993, and her Bachelor of Nursing Degree...
Ruby Patterson Dockery, 87
Dec 21, 2020
Mrs. Ruby Patterson Dockery, 87, of Bostic, died Monday, December 21, 2020. Ruby was the daughter of the late Alexander and Clara Long Patterson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved son, James Michael Ellington; and her sister, Louise Patterson Goode. She was a member of Cedar Grove UMC and attended Sunshine UMC. She...
