Obituary Listing
Ethylene Toney Spake, 78
Nov 19, 2017
Mrs. Ethylene Toney Spake, 78, of the Duncan's Creek Community, died Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Hospice House, Forest City. Ethylene was the widow of George Allen "Al" Spake, and daughter of the late Coy and Nicie Toney, she was also preceded in death by a great grandchild, Emory Faye Gilliam; and 2 brothers, Lewis Toney and Dean Toney. She...
Leonard Vernon "Cantaloupe" Propes, 89
Nov 13, 2017
Mr. Leonard Vernon "Cantaloupe" Propes, 89, of Golden Valley, died Monday, November 13, 2017 at his residence. Leonard was born in Golden Valley on March 31, 1928. He was preceded in death by his mother, Eva Propes Huskins and his stepfather James Banner Huskins. He was a dedicated member of Golden Valley United Methodist Church, and was retired from NC...
Henry Stephen Motley, 67
Oct 23, 2017
Henry Stephen Motley, age 67 of Bostic, died Monday, October 23, 2017 at his home. He was a native of Rutherford County and a son of the late P. R. Motley and Marjorie Harris Motley. He retired as a Batch Technician at PPG Industries in Shelby. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Motley, his children, Robbie Jones, Rocky Jones, Steve Motley, Janet...
Susie Melton, 62
Oct 21, 2017
Ms. Susie Powell Melton, 62, of Ellenboro, died Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Hospice House, Forest City. She was the daughter of the late Bub and Peggy Powell, and was also preceded in death by her brothers, Arnold Goforth and Tony Gunter. She was a former employee of Watts Regulator and a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. She...
Jay Max "Pete" Ayers, 82
Oct 18, 2017
Mr. Jay Max "Pete" Ayers, 82, of Sunshine, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at his home. He was the son of the late George and Daisy Ayers He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Wilma E. "Bobbie" Long Ayers, and also a brother, Jack Ayers. Pete married his high school sweet, Bobbie, in June of 1953. He joined...
Jesse Bill Hardin, 83
Oct 17, 2017
Mr. Jesse Bill Hardin, 83, of Forest City, died Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at White Oak Manor, Rutherfordton. He was the son of the late Worth and Patti Hardin, and was also preceded in death by his 2 sisters, Marie Porter and Myrtice Harrill; and 2 brothers, Hoyle Hardin and Jim Hardin. He was a graduate of Cool Springs High...
Patricia Carpenter, 78
Oct 11, 2017
Mrs. Patricia Jones Carpenter, 78, of Golden Valley, died Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Carolinas HealthCare System Cleveland. She was the widow of Ronald Carpenter, Sr., and daughter of the late Garrett and Omie Lee McCurry Jones; she was also preceded in death by a brother, Roy Jones, and a nephew, Ricky Jones. She was a member of First Broad Baptist...
Frazier Pittman, 98
Oct 10, 2017
Frazier Pittman September 16, 1919 – October 10, 2017 Frazier Pittman, of Shiloh, passed away October 10 at the age of 98. Born in Spruce Pine, NC, he was the son of the late Reuben Pittman and Mae (Willis) Sluder, and was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years Vergie Jackson Pittman, his younger brother James Harold Pittman,...
Maxine Romney, 86
Oct 7, 2017
Mrs. Maxine Gross Romney, 86, of Ellenboro, died Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Hospice House, Forest City. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Fay Klausner Gross. Maxine was a Professor of Business at Cleveland Community College for 25 years. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Propst and husband Randy, of Mooresboro; her son, Edward Romney of...
Alice Greene Fortune, 104
Oct 6, 2017
Mrs. Alice Greene Fortune, 104, of Bostic, died Friday, October 6, 2017 at Hospice House, Forest City. She married Wade Kenneth Fortune on June 16th, 1934 and was married for years until his death in 1995. She was a daughter of the late Henry Greene and Alice Donahue Greene and was also preceded in death by her daughter, Audrey Ethel Fortune...
Tonya Marie Holcombe, 47
Sep 30, 2017
Ms. Tonya Marie Holcombe, 47, of Bostic, died Saturday, September 30, 2017. Tonya was the daughter of Brenda Kay Coile of Mill Spring and the late Roy Lee Holcombe. She was a lifetime member of the Order of the Confederate Rose. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her son, Reagan Lee Jackson of Mill Spring; her daughter,...
Doris Jean Hoyle, 81
Sep 24, 2017
Mrs. Doris Jean Hoyle, 81, of Bostic, died Sunday, September 24, 2017 at White Oak Manor, Rutherfordton. She was widow of McKeever Hoyle, who died in 1990. She was also preceded in death by her parents, John and Irona Jones Queen, and her 2 brothers, Ernest Queen and Earl Queen. She was a faithful member of First Broad Baptist Church,...
James "J.T." Pruett, 77
Sep 8, 2017
Mr. James "J.T." Pruett, 77, of Bostic, died Friday, September 8, 2017 at Hospice House, Forest City. He was the son of the late Grady Lee Pruett and Emma A. Berryhill Pruett, he was also preceded in death by two daughters, Renee Morrow and Teresa Pruett. J.T. was a member of Cherry Mountain Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife,...
Elizabeth Anne Smith, 66
Sep 4, 2017
Ms. Elizabeth Anne Smith, 66, of Forest City, died Monday, September 4, 2017 at Hospice House, Forest City. She was the daughter of the late Grover and Francis Smith. She is survived by her daughter, Kit Wright and husband Sean, of Forest City; her son, Terry Sanchez-Lewis and wife Thelma, of Spartanburg; there are 7 grandchildren, Josue Morales-Sanchez, Dalayna Skye Lewis,...
Nina Kathleen Hipps, 83
Aug 28, 2017
Mrs. Nina Kathleen Hipps, 83, of Ellenboro, died Monday, August 28, 2017 at Hospice House, Forest City. She was the widow of Clyde Harrison Hipps, and a daughter of the late Harland and Sally Chapman Bumgarner. She was a member of First Broad Baptist Church. She is survived by 2 daughters; her 3 sons; her 2 half sisters and 2...
Carrie Lee Ponton, 74
Aug 19, 2017
Mrs. Carrie Lee Ponton, 74, of Forest City, died Saturday, August 19, 2017. She was the widow of Homer Clark Ponton, and daughter of the late Grady and Callie Hutchins Sheppard. Carrie Lee was a member of Crestview Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Sheila Cain and husband Jamie, of Forest City; her son, Randy Ponton, Sr. and...
Kenneth Dale Bridges, 58
Aug 12, 2017
Mr. Kenneth Dale Bridges, 58, of Ellenboro, died Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Hospice House, Forest City. He was the son of Morris J. Bridges of Ellenboro and the late Joann Putnam Bridges. He is survived by 2 daughters, Erin Bridges and Megan Bridges of Ellenboro; his son, Austin Bridges of Ellenboro; their mother, Cynthia Gibson Bridges of Ellenboro; and...
Carmen Monroe Ramsey, 92
Aug 11, 2017
Mr. Carmen Monroe Ramsey, 92, of Sunshine, went home to be with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, August 11, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Ola Mae White Ramsey. He was the son of the late Sidney Lee Ramsey and Fannie Campbell Ramsey, and was also preceded in death by his...
Cecil H. Martin, 75
Aug 9, 2017
Mr. Cecil H. Martin, 75, of Bostic, died Wednesday, August 9, 2017. He was the widower of Doris Street Martin and was a son of the late Marcus and Velva Martin, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Marie Dale. Cecil was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. He is survived by his 2 sons, Dewayne Martin...
Robert Alan Smart, 58
Aug 9, 2017
Mr. Robert Alan Smart, 58, of Ellenboro, died Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Hospice House, Forest City. He was the son of the late Robert Lee Smart and Betty Lou Ledbetter Smart, he was also preceded in death by his wife Sondra Head Smart, and by a brother, Jimmy Lee Smart. He was member of Crestview Baptist Church. He is...
