Obituary Listing
Gail Franklin, 69
Dec 19, 2020
Mrs. Gail Franklin, 69, of Forest City, died Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. She was the widow of Stephen Dale Franklin, and a member of Golden Valley Missionary Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Connie Goode and her husband Mike, of Forest City; her 6 sisters; grandchildren, Morgan Goode, Michael Goode, and Brittany Buckner; and...
Wilma Ruth Morrow, 79
Dec 15, 2020
Wilma Ruth Morrow, 79, of Forest City, died Tuesday, December 15, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Alton and Mary Shelton Moss, she was also preceded in death by a an infant daughter, Terry Lynn Morrow. She was a member of Main Street Baptist Church and Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. Wilma loved cross stitching, crossword puzzles, making cakes -...
Millie Jean "Mickey" Deese Hennessee, 87
Dec 14, 2020
Mrs. Millie Jean "Mickey" Deese Hennessee, 87, of Bostic, died Monday, December 14, 2020. She was the widow of Earl E. Hennessee and a daughter of the late Claude and Annie Hall Deese. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Homer Deese, Margaret Ray, Paul Deese, Gaynell Parker, Revonda Conner, Wallace Deese, and Norman Deese. Mickey had retired...
Martha Stacey Blanton, 80
Dec 11, 2020
Mrs. Martha Stacey Blanton, 80, of Bostic, died Friday, December 11, 2020. She was the widow of Willie Nash Blanton, and a daughter of the late Harvey and Mary Barnette Stacey. She was also preceded in death by 5 brothers, Robert, Raymond, Ralph, Roy, and Jessie Stacey; and 2 sisters, Ruth Weeks and Barbara Waddell. Martha retired from Rutherford Hospital...
Steve "Pete" Roberson, 63
Dec 10, 2020
Mr. Steve "Pete" Roberson, 63, of Forest City, died Thursday, December 10, 2020. He was the widower of Diane Brigman Roberson, and was the son of the late Tom and Irene Queen Roberson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Clevie Roberson. Steve was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church, and had worked at Stonecutter for 23...
Judy Brackett Hunt, 59
Dec 9, 2020
Mrs. Judy Brackett Hunt, 59, of Golden Valley, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 following a period of declining health and illness. She was the daughter of Margaret Cook Brackett of Golden Valley and the late George Edwin Brackett, Sr.. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Lee "Bubba" Hunt; a brother, George...
Johnny Lee "Rainbo" Sisk, 70
Dec 4, 2020
Mr. Johnny Lee "Rainbo" Sisk, 70, of Forest City, died Friday, December 4, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, Forest City. He was the son of the late Carl and Emma Lee Sisk. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Jean Toney; and his brothers, Lee Sisk and Charles Sisk. He was...
Joyce Suttle Brandle, 78
Nov 29, 2020
Mrs. Joyce Suttle Brandle, 78, of Golden Valley, died Sunday, November 29, 2020. Joyce was the daughter of the late Robert and Gaynell Deese Suttle, and was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Barbara Dixon and Linda Allen; and 2 brothers, Bobby Suttle and Ronnie Suttle. She went to Sunshine School and later graduated with her high school diploma...
Betty Houser Robertson, 86
Nov 21, 2020
Mrs. Betty Jean Houser Robertson, 86, of Bostic, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the SECU Hospice House in Forest City. Betty was born December 21, 1933, a daughter of the late J.C. and Minnie Houser. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by all of her siblings, James, Buster, and Bill Houser and Eva Mae...
Joan Walls, 87
Nov 21, 2020
Mrs. Joan Walls, 87, of Elmcroft Assisted Living of Newton, died Saturday, November 21, 2020. No services will be held. .Washburn & Dorsey Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of cremation service for Mrs. Walls.
Peggy Wright, 74
Nov 20, 2020
Peggy Wright, 74, of Bostic, died Friday, November 20, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Sarah Freeman, and was also preceded in death by a brother, Neal Freeman. Peggy was an elementary school teacher and taught most of her 34 years at Forest City Elementary. She was an active member of Second Baptist Church of Rutherfordton,...
Gertrude "Trudy" Towery, 96
Nov 15, 2020
Gertrude "Trudy" Towery, 96, of Broadway, NC, formerly of Sunshine, died Sunday, November 15, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Emma Towery. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Shirley Hastings, Elizabeth Freeman, and Dorothy Wood; and 2 of her brothers, Junior Towery and Bobby Towery. Trudy was retired from...
Charles Smith, 70
Nov 4, 2020
Mr. Charles Porter Smith, 70, of Golden Valley, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. He was the son of the late Porter and Bertha Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Amber Rebecca Lynn Smith; 2 grandchildren, Caleb Blanchfield and Amanda Blanchfield; 2 sisters, Betty Ramsey and Clovie White; and...
Robert Earl "Bob" Watts, 76
Oct 30, 2020
Mr. Robert Earl "Bob" Watts, 76, of Bostic, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020. He was the son of the late Jay Earlis Watts and Doris Irene Crowe Watts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Billy Wayne Watts and Jerry Douglas Watts. He was a graduate of East Rutherford High School. Robert...
Michael Gene Green, 62
Oct 29, 2020
Mr. Michael Gene Green, 62, of Bostic, died Thursday, October 29, 2020. Mike was the son of Guynell Green of Bostic and the late Gene Green. He was a Mason and attended Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife Janie Green; his daughters, Lacey Pope and husband Coy, and Victoria Harrison and...
Lavonne Murray, 57
Oct 20, 2020
Miss Lavonne Murray, 57, of Rutherfordton, died Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Donald Harold "Big John" Murray, Sr. and Joann Martin Murray. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepbrother, Brian McKinney and stepmother, Geraldine McKinney Murray. Lavonne was a member of Mt. Harmony...
Helen Irene Pritchard Hoyle, 81
Oct 3, 2020
Mrs. Helen Irene Pritchard Hoyle, 81, of Rutherfordton, died Saturday, October 3, 2020. She was the widow of Robert Hoyle, and a daughter of the late Arby and Gertrude Davis Pritchard. She was also preceded in death by 4 brothers, Carl Lee Pritchard, Clarence Pritchard, Herman Pritchard, and Marvin Pritchard. Irene had worked as a CNA at White Oak in...
Samuel Bridges, 72
Oct 1, 2020
Mr. Samuel Bridges, 72, of Ellenboro, died Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Hospice of The Carolina Foothills. He was the son of the late Clain and Luna Padgett Bridges. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sons, Justin Harrill Bridges, and Samuel Kyle Bridges; a brother, Jerry Fay Bridges; his grandparents, Rev. Charlie H. Padgett,...
Willie Larry West, 67
Sep 30, 2020
Mr. Willie Larry West, 67, of Taylors, SC, died Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital, Greenville, SC. He was the son of the late Willie Lee West and Fannie Belle Crotts West, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Frances West Dixon. He was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church and was a retired truck driver....
Ethel Atchley, 93
Sep 28, 2020
Mrs. Ethel Owens Atchley, 93, of Bostic, died Monday, September 28, 2020 after a brief illness. She was the widow of A.C Atchley, and a daughter of the late Hellon and Callie Owens. Ethel was a member of Brittain Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her daughter, Ann Still of Bostic; her son, Mike Atchley and his wife Ann, of...
