Obituary Listing
John Jeffery King, 55
Jul 18, 2019
Mr. John Jeffery King, 55, of Ellenboro,better known as "JJ", went to live with the Lord on Thursday, July 18, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was the son of Betty King Posey of Winston-Salem, and the late Johnny King. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Johnny Dale King and sister Whitney King....
Charles Lawter, 82
Jul 13, 2019
Mr. Charles Lawter, 82, of Rutherfordton, died Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. He was the widower of Hazel Butler Lawter and a son of the late Fairest and Ida Ruth Edwards Lawter. Charles was a member of Golden Valley Missionary Methodist Church and retired in February from Parker-Hannafin. He was a US Army veteran. He is...
Jennifer Brown Owens, 75
Jul 9, 2019
Mrs. Jennifer Brown Owens, 75, of Bostic, died Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Fair Haven Home, Bostic, after an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Charles L. and Myrtle Monfredo Brown, and was also preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Melvin Brown. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Jerry Dean Owens; her sister,...
Cecil Carroll Swink, 86
Jul 6, 2019
Mr. Cecil Carroll Swink, 86, of Bostic, died Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Hospice of The Carolina Foothills, Forest City. He was the son of the late Peter Lee Swink and Macy Carrie Guffey Swink, and was also preceded in death by his daughter, Cindy Swink. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Bostic for over 50 years,...
Dennis Arthur Hoyle, 66
Jul 4, 2019
Mr. Dennis Arthur Hoyle, 66, of Ellenboro, died Thursday, July 4, 2019 at his residence. Dennis was the son of Beatrice McCurry Hoyle of Sunshine and the late Herman Hoyle. He was a member of Big Springs Baptist Church where he had served as Brotherhood leader. He was retired from UPS Freight and was an avid golfer. In addition to...
Samuel Kyle Bridges, 40
Jun 30, 2019
Mr. Samuel Kyle Bridges, 40, of Bostic, died Sunday, June 30, 2019 at his residence. He was the son of Samuel and Angela Bridges of Ellenboro, and Teresa and Tommy Philbeck of Bostic. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Joseph Clain Bridges and Luna Padgett Bridges, as well his maternal grandfather, Harold "Daddy Gene" Walker. Kyle was...
Olivia Jordan Hallman, 16
Jun 25, 2019
Miss Olivia Jordan Hallman, 16, of Bostic, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019. She was the daughter of Josh and Deana Hallman of Bostic. Olivia was a rising senior at East Rutherford High School, where she was active in I-Genius, the Beta Club, the arts program, and was a recipient of New Century Scholars. She was a member of The Barn, volunteered...
Dylan Russell, 18
Jun 24, 2019
Dylan Craig Russell, age 18, of Ellenboro was called home Monday, June 24, 2019. He was a native of Rutherford County, born on December 20, 2000, and was the son of Amanda Ann Smith and Joshua Lee Russell. He attended Ellenboro Elementary, Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, East Rutherford High School and was a 2019 graduate of Rutherford Opportunity Center. He...
Joe Carter, 79
Jun 17, 2019
Mr. Joe Carter, 79, of Cliffside, died Monday, June 17, 2019 at his residence. He was the son of the late Hasten and Delores Wright Carter, and was also preceded in death by his brothers, James "Smiley" Carter and Thomas Albert Carter. Joe attended Fruitland Bible Institute, and was very dedicated and faithful to his church. He had recently been...
Rudolph Reynolds, 87
Jun 15, 2019
Mr. Rudolph Reynolds, 87, of Ellenboro, died Saturday, June 15, 2019. He was the widower of Ruth Fisher Reynolds, and a son of the late Caleb and Zella Reynolds. Rudolph was a US Army veteran, and retired as a diesel mechanic from Stonecutter Mills, after his retirement he had lawn mower and small engine repair business. He was a member...
Nancy Waters Upton, 85
Jun 15, 2019
Mrs. Nancy Waters Upton, 85, of Bostic, died Saturday, June 15, 2019. She was the widow of Hugh Vernon Upton, and a daughter of the late Norris and Nixie Biggerstaff Waters. She was also preceded in death by her son, Keith Upton; 2 sisters, Betty Secker and Francis Waters; 3 brothers, Jim Waters, David Waters and Robert Gene "Bob" Waters....
Donna Jones Byrd, 50
Jun 3, 2019
Ms. Donna Jones Byrd, 50, of Ellenboro, died Monday, June 3, 2019 at her residence. She was the daughter of Linda Motley Jones of Ellenboro, and the late Clifford Jones. Donna was a member of Walls Baptist Church. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her brother Scott Jones and wife Angie, of Ellenboro; her nephew, Christopher Scott...
Summer Cheyenne Painter, 27
May 25, 2019
Ms. Summer Cheyenne Painter, 27, of Ellenboro, died Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Atrium Health Cleveland. She was the daughter of Tammy Vaughn of Ellenboro, and the late Randy Painter, and the late Gary Vaughn. She was a member of Walls Baptist Church. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her daughters, Bella Gregory and Abby Painter, of...
Jimmy Chapman, 63
May 21, 2019
Mr. Jimmy Chapman, 63, of Forest City, died Tuesday, May 21, 2019. He was the son of the late John Junior Chapman and Georgia Lee Cogdell Chapman. Jimmy was a 1973 graduate of R.S. Central High School and retired from Southeast Power Company. He is survived by his wife, Debra Chapman; his daughters, Amanda Byers and husband Elliott, of Rutherfordton,...
Yates Lee "Buck" Morrison, 85
May 20, 2019
Mr. Yates Lee "Buck" Morrison, 85, of Pea Ridge Road, Bostic, died Monday, May 20, 2019. He was the son of the late Eddie Roscoe Morrison and Cleo Morrison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Jennie Morrison and his second wife, Margaret Earley Morrison; 2 sisters, Ethel Ensley and Jeanette Conner; 3...
Thomas E. Mayse, 70
May 1, 2019
Mr. Thomas E. Mayse, 70, of Bostic, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the Charles George VA Medical Center Hospice Unit, Asheville. He was the son of the late Sidney and Mildred Mayse, and was also preceded in death by his brother, Dean Mayse. Tommy owned and operated Thomas Mayse Trucking for over 40 years, and in the world of...
Lou Earley, 82
Apr 28, 2019
Mrs. Lou Earley, 82,of Sunshine, died Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Hospice of The Carolina Foothills, Forest City. She was the widow of Norris Earley, and a daughter of the late Dennis and Nellie Butler. Lou was a member of Cherry Mountain Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Persons and husband George, of Grand Saline, TX; her...
Dianne Jones Hardin, 74
Apr 28, 2019
Mrs. Dianne Hardin, 74, of Golden Valley, died Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Hospice at Wendover. She was the daughter of the late Garrett H. Jones and Omie McCurry Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Patricia Carpenter and Louise Jones Rush; and her brother, Roy Jones. Dianne was a member of First...
John Junior Chapman, 89
Apr 27, 2019
Mr. John Junior Chapman, 89, of Bostic, died Saturday, April 27, 2019. He was the widower of Georgia Lee Cogdell Chapman, and a son of the late Charlie and Zillie Hudson Chapman, and was also preceded in death by 2 infant children, Bobby J. Chapman and Jerry Dean Chapman; his brothers, Durham Chapman, Buren Chapman, Fred Chapman and Russell Chapman;...
George Cash, 74
Apr 17, 2019
Mr. George Cash, 74, of Bostic, died Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Hospice of The Carolina Foothills, Landrum, SC. He has moved on to fish with the Lord. He was born September 22, 1944 in Cleveland County, and was a son of the late Dugar and Evylan Cash. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
