Obituary Listing
Harry G. "Bud" Oates, Jr. , 83
Sep 24, 2016
Mr. Harry G. "Bud" Oates, Jr., 83, of Golden Valley, died Saturday, September 24, 2016 at his residence. He was the son of the late Harry G. Oates, Sr. and Gertrude Dotson Oates. Bud was a faithful member of Fairview Baptist Church, was a US Navy Veteran; and retired from NC DOT. He is survived by his wife, Frances Lovelace...
Norma Faye Lovelace, 75
Sep 18, 2016
Mrs. Norma Faye Butler Lovelace, 75, of Ellenboro, died Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late George and Carrie Hardin Butler, and was also preceded in death by a sister, Geanette Williams. She was a member of Walls Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband Wayne; her son, Doug Lovelace...
Alan Harry Jennings, 43
Sep 16, 2016
Mr. Alan Harry Jennings, 43, 0f Ellenboro, died Friday, September 16, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Debra Harris Jennings; his daughters, Brittney Jennings and Amber Jennings; sons, Brett Jennings and Ethan Salazar, all of Forest City,and his son Kaine Jennings of Spartanburg; his brother, Steven Benjamin of New York; there are 3 grandchildren, Xavier Jennings, Tylan Jennings, and...
Edna Herring, 79
Sep 9, 2016
On August 16, 1937, Edna Mae Shade was born in Cleveland County, North Carolina, to James and Fanny Withrow Shade. She was a member of Brooks Chapel United Methodist Church. The youngest child in her family, Mom’s brothers were Grady, RJ, Yourse, Les, Dewey, Paul, June, Paris, Dwight, and Ferris Shade; and her sisters were Vernie Moon, Evelyn Shade Pine,...
Paige Toney, 24
Aug 24, 2016
Chelsse Paige Toney, 24, of 222 Harmon Road, Ellenboro, died Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. She is the daughter of Bobbie Toney Parker of Bostic, and was preceded in death by a sister, Brooke Greene Bumgarner. She was the owner of Klassy K-9 and Kitty Kuts. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her...
David Joel Penson, Sr., 79
Aug 18, 2016
Mr. David Joel Penson, Sr., 79, of Bostic, died Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Hospice House, Forest City. David was the son of the late Jay and Emma Penson, and was also preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Lee Penson. David was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Bostic where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School...
Nina Ruth "Nanny" Fowler, 77
Aug 8, 2016
Mrs. Nina B. "Nanny" Fowler, 77, of Hunnicutt Road, Ellenboro, died Monday, August 8, 2016 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Hollis and Helen Bradley, and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Marlene Mode; and sisters Virl Sinclair, and Mildred James; three brothers, Jack Bradley, Ted Bradley, and Edwin Bradley. She was...
Delbert Dean Pittman, 69
Aug 2, 2016
Mr. Delbert Dean Pittman, 69, 0f Ellenboro, passed suddenly due to a heart attack on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. He was the son of the late Clifton Ernest "Wid" Pittman and Johnnie Jeanette Scruggs Pittman. He's gone on to be with family, friends and loved ones whom have gone before him. Delbert was the proud owner of Pittman Well Boring...
Polly Rogers, 91
Jul 30, 2016
Mrs. Polly Fitch Rogers, 91, of Bostic, died Saturday, July 30, 2016. Polly Fitch Rogers was born October 14, 1924 in Lake City, SC to William Abby & Daisy Fitch. Born on the eve of the depression, Polly was raised by her older sisters. She attended Columbia College in Columbia, SC. Polly met the love of her life, Jack R....
J.C. Turner, 72
Jul 28, 2016
Mr. J.C. Turner, 72, of Golden Valley, died Thursday, July 28, 2016 at his residence. He was the son of the late O.C. and Jeanette Butler Turner. J.C. was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. He retired from Broyhill in 1994 as a Division Leader, and since then had been following his passion of training bird dogs professionally and participating...
Lona Bell Mauney, 87
Jul 21, 2016
Mrs. Lona Bell Mauney, 87, of Ellenboro, died Thursday, July 21, 2016. She was the widow of James Mauney, and daughter of the late James and Sarah Green. Bell was a member of Congregational Holiness Church of Caroleen. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Chapman and her husband Sonny, and Peggy Carnes, all of Ellenboro; and a son, Jimmy Mauney...
Glenna Schoolcraft, 94
Jul 18, 2016
Mrs. Glenna Tucker Schoolcraft, 94, of Hollis, died Monday, July 18, 2016 at her residence. She was the widow of Dr. D. Ralph Schoolcraft and daughter of the late Sam and Janie Hayhurst Tucker. Glenna was a Methodist. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Schoolcraft of Shelby; her caregiver Angie; and her beloved dog Peppy. The family is planning...
Melvin Neal Bradley, 57
Jul 16, 2016
Mr. Melvin Neal "Renegade" Bradley, 57, of Ellenboro, died Saturday, July 16, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, George C. Bradley, Sr., and survived by his mother and stepfather, Doris and Horace Bradley of Ellenboro. In addition to his mother and stepfather, he is survived by 4 children: Mitchell Neal Bradley of High Point, Michael Neal Bradley...
Leah Fortenbury, 89
Jul 12, 2016
Mrs. Leah W. Fortenbury, 89, of Ellenboro, died Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late John and Nora Grigg Wright. She is survived by her daughter, Ginger Fortenbury of Ellenboro; and a son, Randall Fortenbury and his wife Debbie, of Henderson, NV; her sister, Recca Grigg of Shelby; there are five grandchildren, Twiana...
Henry Poe Glover, 77
Jul 12, 2016
Mr. Henry Poe Glover, 77, of Ellenboro, died Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at his residence. He was the widower of Shirley Walker Glover, and son of the late James and Lena Glover, and was also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Glover. Henry retired from the maintenance department at Isothermal Community College. He was a member of the former Hopewell...
James Enlo Phillips, 65
Jul 4, 2016
Mr. James Enlo Phillips, 65, of Bostic, died Monday, July 4, 2016 at his residence. He was the son of the late Walter Arthur Phillips and Edythe Hensley Phillips. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Ruth Phillips and Billie Tipton; and 2 brothers, Franklin Alonzo, and Bobby Phillips. James was a Marine door...
Virginia Mae "Ginny" Hoyle, 75
Jul 3, 2016
Virginia Mae "Ginny" Hoyle, 75, of Ellenboro, died Sunday, July 3, 2016 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Spurgeon and Beatrice Hoyle. Ginny was retired from Kemet and was a member of Restoration Church. She is survived by numerous cousins. The Funeral will be conducted at 3:00 pm Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Restoration...
Barbara Toney, 82
Jul 1, 2016
Mrs. Barbara Sisk Toney, 82, of Forest City, Friday, gained her Heavenly reward on July 1, 2016. She was the daughter of Carl and Emma Beheler Sisk. Born on the family farm during the Great Depression, Barbara learned the values of hard work and thriftiness. There, she also developed a strong faith in God that sustained her throughout her entire...
Martha Geneva Toney, 92
Jun 23, 2016
Mrs. Martha "Geneva" Toney, 92, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Fair Haven, Forest City. She was the widow of Jack Toney, and they had shared 53 years of marriage. She was the daughter of the late Lee Roy and Bertha Ridings Robbins, she was also preceded in death by a grandson, Michael Toney and a...
Geraldine Dobbins, 73
Jun 19, 2016
Miss Geraldine Dobbins, 73, of Bostic, died Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Fair Haven Home, Bostic. She was the daughter of the late Wonnie H. Dobbins and Guynell White Dobbins. She was retired from Rutherford Hospital and was a member of Salem United Methodist Church. Geraldine is survived by her sister, Norma Sue Padgett of Bostic; and cousins. A Graveside...
