Obituary Listing
James Bryson McFarland, 86
Apr 11, 2019
Mr. James Bryson McFarland, 86, of the Duncan's Creek Community, died Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was the son of the late Hobert and Eula Ann Crowe McFarland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Arrie Irene Toney; his brothers, Guy McFarland and Fred McFarland; and his nephew,...
Laurance Rudyerd Sandstrom, 73
Apr 2, 2019
Mr. Laurance Rudyerd "Papa" Sandstrom, 73, of Bostic, died Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Willow Ridge Nursing Center, Rutherfordton. He was the son of the late Carl Adolph Sandstrom and Bertha Smith Sandstrom. Larry Sandstrom grew up in Jamestown, NY where he graduated from Jamestown High School. He attended the Rochester Institute of Technology, graduating with a degree in Electrical Engineering....
Roy Bowen, 59
Mar 29, 2019
Mr. Roy Bowen, 59, of Forest City, died Friday, March 29, 2019 at Henderson Care Center, Forest City, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Glen and Rosie Baynard Bowen, and was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Hoyle Bowen and Jimmy Bowen. He is survived by his son, James Roy Bowen, Jr. of Morganton;...
Ronnie Suttle, 66
Mar 22, 2019
Mr. Ronnie Suttle, 66, of Roseboro, NC, passed on Friday, March 22, 2019 at Vidant Medical Care, Greenville, NC. He was the son of the late Robert Suttle and Gail Suttle Parker, and was also preceded in death by a brother, Bob Suttle; and 2 sisters, Linda Allen and Barbara Dixon. He was a member of Crestview Baptist Church. He...
Lizzie Bumgarner Ellington, 78
Mar 21, 2019
Mrs. Lizzie Bumgarner Ellington, 78, of Golden Valley, died Thursday, March 21, 2019. She was the daughter of the late John Henry Bumgarner and Hulda Smith Bumgarner. She was a member of Golden Valley Missionary Methodist Church and attended Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. She was a member of the Golden Valley Community Club and was on Golden Valley Sunshine Duncan's...
Phyllis King Poole, 77
Mar 19, 2019
Mrs. Phyllis K. Poole, 77, of Ellenboro, died Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Roy A. and Annabell Sutton King. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Howard King and Gilbert King, her brothers-in-law, Dan Hiland and Suford Jolley, and several brothers and sisters-in-law....
Judy Hudson Keeter, 66
Mar 15, 2019
Mrs. Judy Hudson Keeter, 66, of Golden Valley, died Friday, March 15, 2019 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, Forest City. She was the daughter of the late Sherman and Purvie Beheler Hudson, and was also preceded in death by a son, Kevin Dale Keeter. She is survived by her husband, Paul Keeter; her sons, Paul Lee Keeter of Dysartsville,...
Cynthia Renee Brackett, 48
Mar 12, 2019
Ms. Cynthia Renee Brackett, 48, of Bostic, died Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Hospice of The Carolina Foothills. She was the daughter of John H. Brackett, Sr. and Carolyn Ramsey Brackett of Forest City. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, John Crawford Ramsey; and her paternal grandparents, K.J. & Lois Brackett. She was a member of Cooper...
Walter Flay Murray, 80
Mar 9, 2019
Walter Flay Murray (August 25, 1938 - March 9, 2019) Mr. Walter Flay Murray, 80, of Bostic, died Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City. Walter was the widower of Betty White Murray, his wife of 45 years, and the son of the late Paul Durham Murray and Agnes Green Murray. He was also...
Norris Gettys, 77
Mar 7, 2019
Mr. Norris Eugene Gettys, 77, of Sunshine, died Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. He was the widower of Edna Conner Gettys, and a son of the late Glenn and Cora Gettys. In addition, he was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Marjorie Montieth and Doris Riddle. He was a faithful member of Walls Baptist where he had...
Thad M. Causby Sr,, 83
Mar 6, 2019
Mr. Thad M. Causby Sr., 83, of Bostic, died Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Fair Haven Home, Bostic. He was the son of the late Fons Causby and Mittie Philbeck Causby Swift. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters-in-law. Thad was a member of Piney Mountain Baptist Church and he retired...
Terry Hollifield, 56
Mar 4, 2019
Mr. Terry Hollifield, 56, of Bostic, died Monday, March 4, 2019 at Hospice of The Carolina Foothills, Forest City. He was the son of the late Hugh and Margaret Sane Hollifield, and was also preceded in death by his brother, David Hollifield. Terry was a member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church and a participant at Rutherford Life Services. Terry...
Bryan Dorsey, 59
Feb 14, 2019
Mr. Bryan Dorsey, 59, of Shiloh, died Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. He was the son of Nell Melton of Bostic and the late Doug Dorsey.In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son, Josh Dorsey. Bryan worked with many NASCAR teams over the years, including Jimmy Means Racing, Bud Moore Racing,...
Betty R. Jones, 74
Feb 10, 2019
Mrs. Betty R. Jones, 74, of Ellenboro, died Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Betty was the widow of Henry A. Jones, and a daughter of the late Clarence and Beulia Russ. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Janette Russ Head; and a brother, Daniel Russ. She had served as a Boy Scout...
Ronnie Powell, 49
Feb 6, 2019
Mr. Ronnie Powell, 49, of Morganton, died Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Mission Hospital, Asheville. He was the son of Dallas Powell of Morganton and the late Paul Junior Powell. He attended Cooper Springs Congregational Holiness Church. He is survived by his brother, Tim Powell of Glen Alpine; and 3 sisters, Angela Price of Cherryville, Lisa Powell and Christina Walker,...
Coy James Hill, 86
Jan 21, 2019
Mr. Coy J. Hill, 86, of Golden Valley, died Monday, January 21, 2019 at CHS Cleveland. Coy was the son of the late William Washington Hill and Lois Hill, in addition to his parents he was preceded in death his brother, Charles Hill; and his sisters, Aileen Grissett and Dellois Hill. He was a past Master of the Hollis Masonic...
Ruth Waters Pope, 91
Jan 13, 2019
Mrs. Ruth Waters Pope, 91, of Sunshine, died Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Ruth was the widow of Lee A. Pope, and a daughter of the late Tess & Eva Waters. She was a member of Sandy Level Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher for over 50 years. She also operated a day...
Dewey Smith, 74
Jan 9, 2019
Dewey Smith November 14, 1944 – January 9, 2019 Many descriptive words come to mind when talking about Dewey; simple, humble, kind, generous, peacemaker, man of character, honorable, dependable, provider, hard worker, gentle, spoke kindly of others, loving, and fun. None of these words standing alone do justice to who he was as a person. He was devoted to his...
Bruce David LaPorte, 69
Dec 17, 2018
Mr. Bruce David LaPorte, 69, of Ellenboro, originally from Buffalo, NY, died Monday, December 17, 2018 at Hospice House, Forest City. He was the son of the late Bruce and Felicia "Faye" Burvid LaPorte. Bruce was very active with the YMCA in Boiling Springs, NC. He is survived by his son, Justin LaPorte and wife Kelci, of Johns Creek, GA;...
Sara Luckadoo Harrill, 89
Dec 7, 2018
Mrs. Sara Luckadoo Harrill, 89, of Bostic, died Friday, December 7, 2018 at Hospice House, Forest City. Sara was the widow of Marion King Harrill and was the daughter of the late Pierce and Macy Luckadoo. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Lorena Luckadoo and Katherine Brackett; and 3 brothers, Don Luckadoo, Gilmer Luckadoo, and Richard Luckadoo....
