Obituary Listing
Margarethe Farkas Bridges, 90
Sep 20, 2019
Mrs. Margarethe Farkas Bridges, 90, of Spindale, died Friday, September 20, 2019 at White Oak Manor, Rutherfordton. She was the widow of Romey Forest Bridges, Sr., and a daughter of the late Paul and Rosa Pammer Farkas. Margarethe was also preceded in death by an infant son, Michael David Bridges. She was a member of Crestview Baptist Church. She is...
Louise Greene Toney, 70
Sep 19, 2019
Mrs. Louise Greene Toney, 70, of Ellenboro, died Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Willis and Geneva Epley Greene. She is survived by her husband, Steve Toney; her daughter, Lisa Pritchard of Bostic; her 3 sons, Norman Murray, Jr. of Bostic, Bryan Toney and wife Rene` of Ellenboro, and Bruce...
Bobby Cannie "Bob" Freeman, 91
Sep 13, 2019
Mr. Bobby Cannie "Bob" Freeman, 91, of Bostic, died Friday, September 13, 2019 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Edgar Sr. and Maude Melton Freeman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jack, E.G. Jr., Hubert, Wade, and Jim Freeman; and his sisters, Edith Freeman Toney and Emily...
Lee Hamrick Buff, 37
Sep 11, 2019
Mr. Lee Hamrick Buff, 37, of Bostic, died Wednesday, September 11, 2019. He was the son of Wayne Buff of Lawndale, and LouAnn Hamrick Slater and husband Thomas Slater of Shelbyville, TN. Lee was a rock and brick mason and worked for Piedmont LLC as a heavy equipment operator. He was preceded in death by a stepsister, April Slater, and...
Brenda Jean Ruppe, 79
Aug 30, 2019
Miss Brenda Jean Ruppe, 79, of Ohio Street, Spindale, went home to be with her Lord and loved ones on Friday, August 30, 2019 after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Garland and Guynell Ruppe, and was also preceded in death by her grandmother, Hulda Donahoo Greene and her aunt, Alice Fortune. Brenda had worked for...
James Allen Coffey, 44
Aug 26, 2019
Mr. James Allen Coffey, 44, of Bostic, died Monday, August 26, 2019. He was the son of Allen Coffey(Creola) and the late Sondra Sisk Holt. He is survived by his wife Tara; a daughter, Allenya Coffey; his 4 sons, A.J. Coffey, James Coffey II, Ephraim Coffey, and Conway Coffey. The Funeral will be conducted at 2:00pm Friday, August 30, 2019...
Elmer Lee Honeycutt, 75
Aug 24, 2019
Mr. Elmer Lee Honeycutt, 75, of the Hopewell Community, died Saturday, August 24, 2019 at his residence. He was the son of the late Frank and Etta Hughes Honeycutt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Donnie Ray Grier; a grandson, Trevor Long; his sisters, Estal Byrd and Tina Haseltine Odom; and 2 brothers,...
John Lee Pruett, 81
Aug 23, 2019
Mr. John Lee Pruett, 81, of Forest City, died Friday, August 23, 2019 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, Forest City. He was the son of the late Grady Lee Pruett and Emma Alice Berryhill Pruett. He was also preceded in death by a son, Joseph Pruett, and a brother, James Thomas Pruett. John was a faithful member of Little...
Marshall Turner, 78
Aug 20, 2019
Mr. Marshall Turner, 78, of Forest City, died Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, Forest City. He was the son of the late Sam and Bertha Millwood Turner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ray Turner and John Turner; and 3 sisters, Frances Rowe, Sarah Turner, and Jean Callahan...
Austin Dakota "Cody" Beaty, 22
Aug 15, 2019
Navy OS Specialist Austin Dakota "Cody" Beaty, 22, of Sunshine, died Thursday, August 15, 2019 in San Diego, California. He was the son of Jeff and Kim Beaty of Sunshine. Cody was a 2015 Graduate of East Rutherford High School, and was a Baptist. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Erica Bissontz and husband Alex,...
Louise Randall Edwards, 92
Aug 14, 2019
Mrs. Louise Randall Edwards, 92, of Bostic, died Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Fair Haven Home, Bostic. She was the widow of Norman "Bud" Edwards, and a daughter of the late Roland James Randall and Bessie Laws Randall. She was also preceded in death by her son, James Ronald Edwards; 3 brothers, Bobby Dean Randall, James William Randall, and Earl...
Marshall "Butch" Kinchen, Jr., 69
Aug 14, 2019
Mr. Marshall "Butch" Kinchen, Jr., 69, of the Duncan's Creek Community, died Wednesday, August 14, 2019. He was the son of the late Marshall C. Kinchen, Sr., and Marie Hollis Kinchen. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Clay Curtis Kinchen. Butch was a former State Trooper in Louisiana, and was a caretaker at...
Nancy Bivens Harris, 73
Aug 11, 2019
Mrs. Nancy Bivens Harris, 73, of Cliffside, died Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Fair Haven Home, Forest City. She was the daughter of the late Grover and Ivis Wilson Bivens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 of her brothers, Marvin Bivens and Wayne Bivens. She is survived by her husband, Johnny Mack Harris, Sr;...
Beatrice "Bea" McCurry Hoyle, 92
Aug 10, 2019
Mrs. Beatrice "Bea" McCurry Hoyle, 92, of Bostic, died Saturday, August 10, 2019. She was the widow of Herman Eli Hoyle, and a daughter of the late Arthur and Hessie Allen McCurry. She was also preceded in death by her son, Dennis Hoyle on July 4th. She was a member of Sandy Level Baptist Church. She is survived by her son,...
Tommy Philbeck, 72
Jul 31, 2019
Mr. Tommy Philbeck, 72, of Bostic, died Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at his residence. He was the son of the late Charles Perry Philbeck and Ruth Philbeck, and was also preceded in death by a stepson, Samuel Kyle Bridges. Tommy was a member of Salem United Methodist Church where he served in several capacities. He was a former Chief of...
James M. "Jim" Biggerstaff, 93
Jul 28, 2019
Mr. James M. "Jim" Biggerstaff, 93, of Belmont, died Sunday, July 28, 2019. He was the widower of Frances Biggerstaff, and a son of the late Charlie Mills Biggerstaff and Winnie Gettys Biggerstaff. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tammy Dowdy; his sister, Mary Lela Hubbard; and his 3 brothers, John Howard Biggerstaff, Rev. William Gettys Biggerstaff,...
Judy Duncan York, 71
Jul 24, 2019
Mrs. Judy Duncan York, 71, of Ellenboro, died Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. She was the widow of Wayne York, and a daughter of the late Charles Duncan, Sr. and Annie Laura Duncan. She was also preceded in death by her stepmother, Louise Duncan, and a sister, Nancy Duncan. She retired as a secretary with...
Joan Jones Petty, 86
Jul 24, 2019
Helen Joan Petty Joan Petty, 86, of Golden Valley went to Heaven on July 24th at Atrium of Cleveland County after a brief illness. Nurses, doctors and other staff on the 3rd floor of the hospital will forever be remembered by the family for their expertise and kindness. Special thanks are also extended to the staff of White Oak Manor...
Mrs. Pauline Brackett Van Dyke,83
Jul 24, 2019
Mrs. Pauline Brackett Van Dyke, 83, of Golden Valley, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Katie Brackett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 4 siblings, Alvin Brackett, Mozelle Willis, Grady Brackett, and an infant baby brother. She was a member of...
Elizabeth "Libby" Houser Smith, 71
Jul 20, 2019
Elizabeth “Libby†Houser Smith February 20, 1948 – July 20, 2019 Libby was married 54 years to the love of her life, Dewey Smith, who passed away January of this year. Libby thanked God daily for giving her a wonderful husband. But her heart was broken and the twinkle was gone from her eyes after losing him. And even though...
