Obituary Listing
Holly Joanna Mathis, 29
Nov 21, 2018
Holly Joanna Mathis, 29, of Ellenboro, died Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of Wayne Mathis(Christie Carson), and Pamela Lowery, all of Ellenboro. She was a Baptist. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her son, Felix Jaxon Mathis of the home; her brother, Adam Mathis of Asheville; her maternal grandmother,...
Stephen Allran Heafner, 74
Nov 20, 2018
Mr. Stephen Allran Heafner, 74, of Ellenboro, died Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at his residence. Stephen was the son of the late Rev. Paul Heafner and Mary Estelle Heafner. He had a servant's heart that was reflected in his activities with Campfield Memorial Baptist Church, where he was a member. Many will remember Steve from Stonecutter, where he worked for...
Henry Edwards, 94
Nov 17, 2018
Mr. W. Henry Edwards, 94, of Rutherfordton, died Saturday, November 17, 2018, at the Charles George VA Medical Center hospice. He was born in Cliffside where his parents and extended family lived, worked, and thrived. He graduated from Cliffside High School and entered Brevard College. World War 2 interrupted his formal education when he joined the United States Coast Guard...
Edward N. Washburn, 88
Nov 16, 2018
Mr. Edward Nollie Washburn, 88, of Bostic, died Friday, November 16, 2018 at Fair Haven Home, Forest City. Edward Nollie Washburn III was the oldest son of the late Margaret Philbeck Washburn and E.N. Washburn, Jr. He lived the majority of his life in the Washburn Community and enjoyed his free time being at home. He was a charter member...
Louise Jones Rush, 87
Nov 13, 2018
Ms. Louise Jones Rush, 87, of Golden Valley, died Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Garrett H. Jones and Omie McCurry Jones, and was also preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Carpenter, her brother Roy Jones, her nephew Ricky Jones, and her brother-in-law Ronnie Carpenter, Sr. Louise was a 1948 Graduate of...
Donald Edward "Eddie" Russell, Jr. , 63
Oct 25, 2018
Mr. Donald Edward "Eddie" Russell, Jr.,63, of Ellenboro, died Thursday, October 25, 2018 at CHS Cleveland. Eddie was born December 23, 1954 in Charleston, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Donald and Betty Russell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Russell. He attended high school in Nitro, WV, as...
Glenn W. Butler, 81
Oct 5, 2018
Mr. Glenn Wiseman Butler, 81, of Ellenboro, died Friday, October 5, 2018 at Hospice of The Carolina Foothills, Forest City. He was the son of the late Guy and Ola Bailey Butler. Glenn was first married to Nina Bradley, and then married Betty Byars in 1981. He graduated from Sunshine High School Class of 1957. He served in the US...
Leonard Eugene "Gene" Mott, 75
Oct 3, 2018
Mr. Leonard Eugene "Gene" Mott, 75, of Bostic, died Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Leonard and Velma Mott, in addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Breanna Elizabeth Hudgins. Gene was a member of Cooper Springs Congregational Holiness Church. He was the longtime service...
Vernon Kenneth "Ken" Eplee, 78
Sep 12, 2018
Mr. Vernon Kenneth "Ken" Eplee, 78, of Bostic, died Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Holly Springs Nursing Home. Ken was the son of the late Alfred and Minnie Bell Whiteside Eplee, and was also preceded in death by a son, Mark Eplee; his brother, William "Bill" Eplee; and his sister Helen Gilbert. He was a US Army veteran and served...
Bonnie June Towery McClain, 64
Sep 11, 2018
Ms. Bonnie June Towery McClain, 64, of Ellenboro, died Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Hospice Of The Carolina Foothills, Forest City. Bonnie was the daughter of the late Bill and Madeline Towery. She had worked at Sunoco Plastics, was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and was a 1972 Graduate of East Rutherford High School. She is survived by her...
Winona Hunt Calton, 87
Aug 16, 2018
Mrs. Winona Hunt Calton, 87, of Sunshine, died Thursday, August 16, 2018 at White Oak Manor, Rutherfordton. She was widow of Fitzhugh L. Calton, Jr., and a daughter of the late Kirby and Janet Ezell Hunt. Winona was a member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church. She is survived by 2 daughters, Jan Wilson of Forest City, and Donna Carver...
Wayne Gettys, 71
Aug 12, 2018
Mr. David Wayne Gettys, 71, of Bostic, died Sunday, August 12, 2018. He was the son of the late J.O. Gettys and Florence Rollins Gettys. Wayne was a member of Sunshine United Methodist Church and was a US Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Janet Maloney Gettys; his daughter Beth Gettys; and future son-in-law, Gregory Chase. The Funeral...
Randy Dean Robbins, 62
Aug 4, 2018
Mr. Randy Dean Robbins, 62, of Ellenboro, died Saturday, August 4, 2018. He was the son of the late Roy Lester Robbins and Annie Belle Jones Robbins. Randy worked at Carpenter Design. He is survived by 3 aunts, Emma Sue Ayers and Linda Jones of Ellenboro, and Joann Blankenship of Henrietta; 3 uncles, Bob Jones and Floyd Wells of Ellenboro, and...
Billy Neely, 87
Jul 30, 2018
Mr. Billy Neely, 87, of Hopewell Community, died Monday, July 30, 2018 at Hospice of The Carolina Foothills. Billy was the son of the late Ernest and Bertha Smith Neely, and was also preceded in death by a son, Gary Lee Neely. He was a faithful member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, and had worked at J.P. Stevens and later...
Thomas Albert Carter, 75
Jul 22, 2018
Mr. Thomas Albert Carter, 75, of Bostic, died Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Oak Grove Health Care Center. Thomas was the son of the late Hasten and Delores Wright Carter, and was also preceded in death by a brother, James "Smiley" Carter. Thomas was a dedicated member of Walls Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon, a Sunday School Teacher, and...
Stacy Stetler Blowers, 40
Jul 20, 2018
Mrs. Stacy Stetler Blowers, 40, of Forest City, died Friday, July 20, 2018. Stacy was the daughter of Darold and Patricia Stetler of Forest City. She was a Pharmacy Technician at CVS in Rutherfordton, and was a 1996 graduate of Ramsey High in Ramsey, New Jersey. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Michael Blowers; her...
Thomas Charles Kaut, 89
Jul 19, 2018
Mr. Thomas Charles Kaut, 89, of Spindale, transitioned Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, Forest City. Tom was born on a Pullman train in a Pittsburgh, Massachusetts train station on August 19, 1928 to Emily Isabelle Damery Kaut and Henry Luther Kaut. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his older brother...
Bobby Gene Harris, 79
May 27, 2018
Mr. Bobby Gene Harris, 79, of Forest City, died Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late John Clifford Harris and Viola Enloe Harris, in addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Danny Harris. He is survived by his son, Chris Harris and wife Patsy, of South...
Misty Dawn Melton, 41
May 25, 2018
Miss Misty Dawn Melton, 41, of Ellenboro, died Friday, May 25, 2018. Misty was the daughter of Wayne Melton, Sr. of Ellenboro, and the late Yvonne Mace Melton. She was a faithful client of Rutherford Life Services, a member of Pleasant View Community Church; the Cheerful Voices Choir, the Aktion Club, the Sassy Sissies; helped to complete the fire drills...
Amanda Atkins Allen, 33
May 5, 2018
Mrs. Amanda Atkins Allen, 33, of Bostic, died Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Mission Hospital, Asheville. She is the daughter of Gary and Connie Atkins of Bostic. She was a member of Concord Baptist Church where she was active in the choir. Amanda was blessed with a voice and talent for singing that could rival any other, and she used...
