Obituary Listing
Mary Louise Miller Greene, 93
Mar 29, 2018
Mrs. Mary Louise Miller Greene, 93, of Hickory, died Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Brookdale Nursing Center, Hickory. She was the widow of Gary "G.Y." Greene. She was a graduate of Lenoir Rhyne College, and was an elementary school teacher for over 30 years in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System. She is survived by her stepdaughter, Alesa Greene of Conover;...
Steve Stone, 79
Mar 22, 2018
Mr. Steve Stone, 79, of Rutherfordton, died Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Hospice House, Forest City. He was the son of the late Fred and Georgia Stone, and was also preceded in death by a son, Timothy Ray Stone. Steve was a Methodist. He is survived by his wife, Dessie Stone; his 2 sons, Scott Stone and wife Sheila, of...
Wyatt Lee Ramsey
Mar 6, 2018
Wyatt Lee Ramsey, infant son of Tyler and Morgan Bishop Ramsey of Bostic, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his paternal grandparents, Alvin and Lisa Ramsey of Bostic; his maternal grandparents, Melissa and Norris Young of Forest City, and Barney and Donna Bishop of Boiling Springs, SC;...
Susan Jackson Philbeck, 67
Mar 5, 2018
Mrs. Susan Jackson Philbeck, 67, of Bostic, died Monday, March 5, 2018 at Hospice At Wendover. She was the daughter of Boyce Jackson of Rutherfordton and the late Hazel Burnett Jackson. Susan was a member of Walls Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Britt Philbeck; her daughter, Brenda Philbeck of Bostic; her 2 sisters, Barbara...
Lester Green, 83
Feb 20, 2018
Mr. Lester Green, 83, of Bostic, died Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. He was the widower of Dorothy "Dot" Green and a son of the late Alan and Mattie Green. He was also preceded in death by a son, John Allan Green; his 3 sisters, Wonnie Hester, Frances Deaton and Nell Ryan; and his 2 brothers,...
Denise Wood Poteat, 65
Feb 10, 2018
Mrs. Denise Wood Poteat, 65, of Bostic, died Saturday, February 10, 2018 at her residence. She was the daughter of Dorothy Wood of Forest City, and the late Eatheron Wood. Denise loved her Facebook friends, and was a member of Sunshine United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years.. In addition to her mother, she is survived...
Judy Cannon, 70
Feb 6, 2018
Mrs. Judy Kincaid Cannon, 70, of Bostic, died Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at her residence. She was the daughter of Albert and Kate Suddreth. Judy is survived by her husband of 23 years, Robert Cannon; her 2 daughters, Sherrie Downs and husband Kenneth, of Bostic, and Danette Powell of Mocksville; her 2 sons, Tony Kincaid and wife Penny, of Granite...
Larry Eugene Sears, 73
Feb 5, 2018
Mr. Larry Eugene Sears, 73, of Ellenboro, died Monday, February 5, 2018 at Hospice of The Carolina Foothills. He was the son of Alva and Martha Clatt Sears. Larry was a Jehovah's Witness. He is survived by his wife, Linda Lillard Sears; his son, David Sears and wife Ashley, of Forest City; his 2 daughters, Vicki Schaffer and husband Kevin,...
Robert "Bob" Fowler, 67
Feb 5, 2018
Mr. Robert "Bob" Fowler, 67, of Ellenboro, died Monday, February 5, 2018. He was the son of the late Will and Hettie Lowery Fowler, and was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Betty Jean Fowler. Bob was a member of Fork Creek Baptist Church, and was a heavy equipment driver. He is survived by his wife, Patricia "Ann" Fowler;...
Carolyn Harrison Chatham, 82
Jan 30, 2018
Mrs. Carolyn Harrison Chatham, 82, of Jacksonville, FL, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Eli and Dessie Towery Harrison, and was also preceded in death by a son, Greg Chatham. She is survived by her daughter Marsha Davison (Wesley) of Jacksonville, FL; her son Patrick Chatham (Eddie Carlton) of Fort Mill, SC; a brother, Jerry Harrison...
Robert Gene "Bob" Waters, 83
Jan 27, 2018
Mr. Robert Gene "Bob" Waters, 83, of Bostic, died Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Hospice House, Forest City. Robert was born in Rutherford County on December 13, 1934, he was the son of the late Norris Waters and Nixie Biggerstaff Waters, in addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Robert Michael Waters; his sisters,...
Ronnie Steve Jackson, 69
Jan 26, 2018
Mr. Ronnie Steve Jackson, 69, of Shelby, died Friday, January 26, 2018 at the Charles George VA Medical Center Hospice. He was the son of the late Thomas Wayne Jackson and Marie Dalton Jackson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Freida Barrier; and 2 brothers, John Wayne Jackson and Tommy Jackson. He was...
Henry Edward "Ted" Jones, 88
Jan 25, 2018
Mr. Henry Edward "Ted" Jones, 88, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2018 at Fair Haven Home of Forest City. He was born in Ellenboro and was the son of the late Pinckney Ralph Jones and Kate Keever Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Lennie Lee Atchley Jones; his children, Henry...
David Hollifield, 59
Jan 24, 2018
Mr. David Hollifield, 59, of Bostic, died Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at his residence. He was the son of the late Hugh and Margaret Sane Hollifield. David was a member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church and was a participant at Rutherford Life Services. He is survived by his brother, Terry Hollifield of the home; David was constantly surrounded by...
Steven Albert Clemmer, 67
Jan 23, 2018
Mr. Steven Albert Clemmer, 67, of Bostic, died Tuesday, January 23, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Albert and Elizabeth Webb Clemmer. Steven is survived by his wife of 48 years, Kitty Clemmer; his three sons, Mike and wife Kellie, Jeremy and wife Krystal, and Wes and wife Natalie, all of Tampa, FL; there...
Faye Osteen Biggerstaff, 91
Jan 18, 2018
Mrs. Faye Osteen Biggerstaff, 91, of Bostic, died Thursday, January 18, 2018 at CMC Cleveland. She was the widow of C.D. Biggerstaff and a daughter of Bill and Vergie Strickland Shields, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Imogene Burnett. She was a member of Walls Baptist Church and had retired as a nursing supervisor at Edgewood Nursing Center....
Edna Eplee McCurry, 86
Jan 16, 2018
Mrs. Edna Eplee McCurry, 86, of Rutherfordton, died Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Mary Eplee, and was also preceded in death by her sister, Carrie Lou Calhoun. Edna was a faithful member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Rev. James "Jim" McCurry;...
Georgia Kathleen Pittman, 92
Jan 8, 2018
Mrs. Georgia Kathleen Jones Pittman, 92, of Bostic, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018 at home surrounded by her children. She was born November 10, 1925, a daughter of the late Sally and Charley Jones. She was the widow of Ray Pittman, Sr, who died in 1998, and was also preceded in death by her sisters, Erma Lee Melton and...
Bobby "Bob" Randall, 76
Jan 2, 2018
Mr. Bobby "Bob" Randall, 76, of Ellenboro, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018. He was the son of Roland and Bessie Randall, and was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, James W. "Jim" Randall, and Earl Dean Randall, his twin sister Betty Jean Randall, and sisters Vie Campbell and Mae Marie Randall. Bob loved his family dearly, and the chickens...
Glen "Tib" McCurry, 89
Jan 2, 2018
Mr. Glen "Tib" McCurry, 89, of Golden Valley, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at The Laurels of Green Tree Ridge in Asheville. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Solon Roosevelt and Willie Smawley McCurry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ivo McCurry....
