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Richard Locke
Jun 21, 2015
Mr. Richard Locke, 63, of Golden Valley, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015. He was the son of the late Riley and Violet Duncan Locke. He is survived by two daughters, Carrie Jo Locke of Virginia Beach, VA, and Jessica Brub of Golden Valley; two sisters, Deborah Ealey of Wapello, IA and Judith Clover of Sperry, IA; there are two...
James Robert Lovelace
Jun 15, 2015
James Robert Lovelace, 42, of Morganton, died Monday, June 15, 2015 at the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center. He was the son of Mary Self Lovelace of Bostic and the late James Pinkney "Pete" Lovelace. James had been a resident of the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center since 1982. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two brothers,...
Tewie Melton
Jun 9, 2015
Mrs. Tewie Bradley Melton, 93, of Bostic, died Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Forest City Health and Rehabilitation. She was the widow of Alfred Webb Melton, and daughter of the late W.A. and Dorcas Bradley. She was a member of Walls Baptist Church where she was active in the Dorcas Sunday School Class. Tewie retired from Doncaster. She is survived...
Colleen Owens
Jun 6, 2015
Mrs. Colleen Robbins Owens, 87, of Rutherfordton, died Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Hospice House, Forest City. She was the widow of T.W. Owens, Jr. and daughter of the late Colon and Alta Garren Robbins. She was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers: Lois McHam, Louise Donnahoo, Thelma DeBrule, Nellie Owens, Rev. Troy Robbins and Howard Robbins....
Ellen Louise Jordan
Jun 3, 2015
Ms. Ellen Louise Jordan, 67, of Bostic, went to Heaven Wednesday, June 3, 2015 surrounded by love at Hospice House, Forest City. She was the daughter of the late James Nathaniel Jordan and Margaret Louise Cook Jordan, and was also preceded in death by a sister, Linda Bryant. Ellen attended Victory Baptist Church in Spindale. She is survived by her...
Gladys Cardinal
May 30, 2015
Mrs. Gladys Cardinal, 88, of Forest City, died Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Hospice House, Forest City. She was the widow of Hugo Cardinal, and daughter of the late Edgar and Bessie Hutchins Norville. She is survived by her sister, Jean Pittillo of Bostic; a niece, Brenda Rich of Lenoir: and a brother in law, Bill Szabo of Rutherfordton. A...
Jo Ann Walker
May 14, 2015
Ms. Jo Ann Walker, 66, of the Hollis Community, Ellenboro, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 14, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Walker and Frances "Pat" Walker. Jo Ann was a graduate of East Rutherford High School and Western Carolina University. She spent her entire teaching career in the Rutherford County School system...
Jean Gosnell
May 1, 2015
Mrs. Jean Weathers Gosnell, 69, of Whiteside Road, Rutherfordton, died Friday, May 1, 2015 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Jean was the daughter of the late Ben and Gertrude Weathers, and was also preceded in death by a brother, Alfred Alvin Weathers. She is survived by her husband, Donald Gosnell; two sons, Rev. Troy Dorsey and his wife Beth, of Ellenboro, and...
Mary Elizabeth Mayse
Apr 23, 2015
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth (Crotts) Mayse, in her 100th year, was greeted into the arms of her Lord on the morning of Thursday, April 23, 2015 at White Oak Manor, Rutherfordton. She was the widow of James Theodore Mayse, with whom she enjoyed 65 years of marriage until his passing in 1998. She was the daughter of the late Porter H....
D. Ralph Schoolcraft
Mar 28, 2015
Dr. D. Ralph Schoolcraft, 88, of Hollis, died Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Hospice House, Forest City. He was the son of the late Cecil Schoolcraft and Hazel Tuttle Schoolcraft Marks. He was a retired Professor of Gardner-Webb University. He is survived by his wife, Glenna Tucker Schoolcraft; his daughter, Linda Schoolcraft of Shelby; a brother, Fred Schoolcraft and his...
Claude Ervin Brooks
Mar 19, 2015
Mr. Claude Ervin Brooks, 79, of Cleveland Road, Ellenboro, died Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Forest City Health and Rehabilitation. He was the son of the late George Irvin Brooks and Rosie Lee Lovelace Brooks; and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph Lee Brooks and Hugh Gene Brooks. He was a dedicated Christian, having served as Chairman of...
Robert Walshlager
Mar 16, 2015
ROBERT WALSHLAGER—Robert “Bob†Walshlager, age 94, passed away Monday March 16, 2015, at his home in Hollis, NC. Bob was born in Chicago, IL, on December 15, 1920, to the late Otto Herman and Martha Jones Walshlager. He was also preceded in death by his wife Anna Marie Webber Walshlager; four brothers; one sister; and one grandson. Bob was a...
Margaret Hollifield
Mar 2, 2015
Mrs. Margaret Sane Hollifield, 87, of Bostic, died Monday, March 2, 2015 at Hospice House, Forest City. She was the daughter of the late Fonzy B. and Minnie Smith Sane, she was also preceded in death by two sisters, Beth Henson and Pearl Wall; and four brothers, Bill Sane, Mack Sane, Luke Sane, and John Sane. Margaret was a member...
Jeff Penson
Feb 18, 2015
Jeffrey Lee Penson, 49, of Ellenboro, went home to be with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday, February 18, 2015. He was the son of David and Mildred Penson. He left behind his wife of 21 years; Melissa Dyer Penson, two daughters; Sydney Penson Powell and her husband Allen Powell, and Kayla Penson; a son, Austin Penson; three sisters,...
Frances Mayse
Feb 15, 2015
Mrs. Frances West Mayse, 81, of South Main Street, Bostic, died Sunday, February 15, 2015 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of Roy "Peck" and Addie Case West. Frances was a member of Midway Baptist Church and was loved for her cooking. She is survived by her husband, Tommy Mayse; a son, Gary Russell and his wife...
Tammy Kay Powell
Feb 8, 2015
Mrs. Tammy Kay Powell, 55, of Mooresboro, died Sunday, February 8, 2015 at Gaffney Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Max and Gladie T. Butler. She is survived by her husband, Perry Powell; two daughters, Angela Waters of Mooresboro, and Jaclyn Powell of Gaffney; a son, Jeremy Powell of Mooresboro; a sister, Myra Leazer of Gilkey; there...
Lynne Toney
Jan 25, 2015
Mrs. Lynne Jenkins Toney, 41, of Lawndale, died Sunday, January 25, 2015. She was the daughter of Mickey and Jeanne Jenkins of Harris. Lynne was a Registered Nurse with Hospice of Cleveland County, and a 1994 Graduate of Mercy School of Nursing in Charlotte. She was a 1991 Graduate of Chase High School and a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist...
Diane Roberson
Jan 21, 2015
Mrs. Diane Brigman Roberson, 58, of Bostic, died Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Hospice House, Forest City. She was the daughter of the late John and Sue Etta Brigman, and was also preceded in death by three brothers, George Brigman, Jim Brigman, and Eugene Brigman. She worked at Watts Regulator for 25 years. She is survived by her husband, Steve...
Joann Bridges
Jan 10, 2015
Mrs. Joann Putnam Bridges, 78, of Ellenboro, died Saturday, January 10, 2015 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Malcolm Putnam and Laura McSwain Putnam, she was also preceded in death by four brothers, William Putnam, Sam Putnam, John Putnam, and Jimmie Putnam; four sisters, Inez Conner, Lena Baker, Jessie Wall, and Patsy Johannessen. She was a member...
Annie Lee Shelton
Jan 9, 2015
Mrs. Annie Lee Freeman Shelton, 86, of Bostic, died Friday, January 9, 2015 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Lee and Mallie Freeman, and was preceded in death by her husband Melvin Shelton; her son, Wayne; and three brothers, Russell Freeman, Summie Freeman, and Alfred Freeman. She was a faithful member of Sandy Level Baptist Church...
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