Obituary Listing
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....
Tisha Michelle Suttles, 43
Feb 24, 2025
Tisha Michelle Suttles, 43, of Spindale, died Monday, February 24, 2025.
She was the daughter of Johnny Suttles of Walland, TN and the late Gail Lynn Hunt Warlick. Tisha was a member of Cooper Springs Congregational Holiness Church.
In addition to her father, she is survived by her daughters, Cassidy Denny and McKenzie Denny, of Seymour, TN; her son, Allen Kaine Jennings...
James Larry Powell, 77
Feb 2, 2025
Larry Powell, 77, of Mooresboro, entered Heaven Sunday, February 2, 2025.
Larry was born on April 16, 1947, to Horace and Jeanette Robbs Powell and grew up in Golden Valley. Upon graduating high school in 1965, Larry was drafted in the Army and served with distinction during the Vietnam War. Shortly after finishing his service, he began his career at Duke...
Jasper Luther Yelton, Sr.
Jan 8, 2025
Jasper Luther Yelton, Sr., 74, of Golden Valley, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
He was the son of the late J.E. and Prue Parker Yelton, and was born on November 19, 1950. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Gail S. Yelton and...
Janice Greenlee Taylor, 64
Dec 23, 2024
Janice Greenlee Taylor, 64, of Bostic, died Monday, December 23, 2024.
She was the daughter of the late George Dewey Greenlee Sr., and Jettie Lee Toney Greenlee. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Helen Greenlee Champion and a granddaughter, Hannah Kuykendall.
She is survived by her husband, Sam Taylor, Jr.; one brother George Dewey "Bud" Greenlee Jr.; her children...
Marty McFarland, 51
Dec 21, 2024
Marty McFarland, 51, of Casar, died Saturday, December 21, 2024.
Marty was a member of First Broad Baptist Church.
He is survived by his parents, William and Margaret McFarland; his sister, Melissa Hacker of Bessemer City; his uncle, Vickie David Ross of Lawndale; and his nephews, Joshua Price and Matthew Price of Cherryville.
The family is planning a private service.
Washburn & Dorsey Funeral...
Marty Campbell, Sr., 61
Dec 18, 2024
Marty Campbell, Sr., 61, of Rutherfordton, died Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
He was the son of the late Howard and Nancy Campbell.
Marty is survived by his son, Chris Campbell and his wife Nicole, of Rutherfordton; his sister, Beth Campbell Dorsey and her husband Troy, of North Myrtle Beach, SC; his brother, Van Campbell and his wife Johanna, of Spindale; there are...
Jackie Taylor Toney, 83
Dec 18, 2024
Jackie Taylor Toney, 83, of Ellenboro, died Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
She was the widow of Roger Doyle Toney, and a daughter of the late Jack and Lois Mahaffee Taylor. Jackie was a member of Corinth Baptist Church and operated a home daycare for many years.
She is survived by her son, Roger Edward "Eddie" Toney and his wife Michelle, of Ellenboro;...
Andy Perkey, 67
Dec 6, 2024
Andy Perkey, 67, of Golden Valley, died Friday, December 6, 2024.
He is survived by his daughters, Lee Ann Saddler of Bristol, TN, and Amanda Greer of Bristol, VA.
No service will be held.
Washburn & Dorsey Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of cremation service.
Kimberly Anne Carter, 59
Dec 6, 2024
Kimberly Anne Carter, 59, of Ellenboro, died Friday, December 6, 2024.
She was the daughter of Alice Carter of Gastonia and the late Calvin Carter. She was also preceded in death by her longtime friend, Detlef Hudson. Kim was a very dedicated member of Big Springs Baptist Church, and loved her church family. She was an avid reader and made entries...
Joyce Thrift, 78
Dec 6, 2024
Joyce Ann Bailey Thrift, 78, of Golden Valley, died Friday, December 6, 2024.
She is survived by her daughter, Theresa Felton of Clearwater, FL; her grandchildren, Stephanie Felton, Scott Felton, Stephen Ray Carter, B.J. Rosenbaum, and Sabrina Rosenbaum.
No services will be held at this time.
A link to Joyce's sister Betty Jean James' obituary is provided here:
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/conover-nc/betty-james-12126125
Washburn & Dorsey Funeral and Cremation...
Donald "Don" Bumgarner, 68
Dec 6, 2024
Donald "Don" Bumgarner, 68, of Golden Valley, died Friday, December 6, 2024.
He was the widower of Kathleen "Kathy" Bumgarner and a son of Eva Mae Bumgarner of Casar, and the late Ernest Bumgarner. He was also preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Brooke Bumgarner; his paternal grandparents, John Henry and Hulda Bumgarner; and maternal grandparents, Horace and Bertie Lee Smith;...
Bill Alexander, 86
Dec 5, 2024
Bill Alexander, 86, of Bostic, died Thursday, December 5, 2024.
He was the widower of Patricia Presnell Alexander, and the son of the late Frank and Ida Moore Alexander. Bill was a US Army veteran and a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church.
He is survived by his daughter, Laura Brackett and her husband Jerry of Ellenboro; his sons, Robert Alexander and...
Frank Lancaster Sr., 73
Dec 2, 2024
Frank Lancaster Sr., 73, of Bostic, died Monday, December 2, 2024.
He was the son of the late Junior Franklin Lancaster and Olivia Amelia Lancaster. He was preceded in death by his brother, Roy Lancaster. He was an Army veteran.
Frank was survived by his wife, Rosetta Lancaster; his sons, Frank Lancaster Jr., of Ellenboro, Michael Lancaster of Rutherfordton, Tyler Lancaster, Jacob...
Michael Shearer, 41
Nov 27, 2024
Michael George Shearer Jr., 41, of Bostic, along with his loyal dog companion Flokie, died on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
He was the son of Christine Penrose of Bostic and the late Michael G. Shearer, Sr. and was born in Keokuk, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Joseph Penrose; grandparents, Millard and Ruth Deck, Larry Penrose and Ruth...
Guynell Green, 87
Nov 26, 2024
Guynell H. Green, 87, of Bostic, died Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
She was the widow of Gene Green, and a daughter of the late Clarence and Macy Horne. She was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Gene Green; a son-in-law, Terry Crowe; and a sister, Geraldine Horne. Guynell retired from Parker-Hannafin, and was a volunteer at Bostic Lincoln Center....
Glen "Bug" Luckadoo, Jr., 68
Nov 19, 2024
Glen "Bug" Luckadoo, Jr., 68 of Forest City, died Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
He was son of the late Glen Franklin Lookadoo, Sr., and Dorothy Campbell Lookadoo, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Ramsey Luckadoo. He attended Souls Harbor Tabernacle.
Glen is survived by his brothers, Robert Lookadoo and his wife Linda, of Rutherfordton, and Ronnie Luckadoo and...
