Obituary Listing
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...
Elizabeth Freeman
Dec 24, 2014
Mrs. Elizabeth Towery Freeman, 88, of Polkville, died Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at Kings Mountain Hospice House. She was the widow of Gulmer Jackson "Jack" Freeman and the daughter of the late Emma and William Towery. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Hastings and two brothers, Bobby Towery and Junior Towery. Elizabeth loved and was loved...
Doris Irene Watts
Dec 13, 2014
Mrs. Doris Irene Watts, 91, of Bostic, passed away Saturday, December 13th, 2014. Born on March 11th, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Lawson Crowe and Bertha Swofford Crowe. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jay Earlis Watts; 2 sisters, Mildred Greene and Martha Sue Coffey; and 3 brothers, Walter Crowe, Bill Crowe, and Lawrence...
Patricia Alexander
Dec 7, 2014
Mrs. Patricia Presnell Alexander, 70, of Atlas Drive, Bostic, died Sunday, December 7, 2014 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Joseph B. Presnell and Lois Walker Presnell, and was also preceded in death by a sister, Gloria Quinn. She worked at Burlington Industries for over 30 years, and retired from Eaton Corporation after 10 years of service....
Rebecca Dalton
Nov 19, 2014
Mrs. Rebecca Owens Dalton, 67, of Rutherfordton, died Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Wendover Hospice House, Shelby. She was the daughter of Mabel Toney Owens of Shelby and the late Carl Owens, and was also preceded in death by a brother, Tony Lee Owens. Rebecca was a member of Fork Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her mother, she is survived...
Don Richard Brackett
Nov 13, 2014
Mr. Don Richard Brackett, 60, of Sunshine, died Thursday, November 13, 2014 at his residence. He was the son of the late A.B. Brackett and Katherine Luckadoo Brackett. Don was a member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church. He is survived by a son, Ricky Brackett of Ware Shoals, SC; a sister, Candy Honeycutt of Sunshine; and a stepbrother, Davie...
Hazel "Polly" Pearson
Nov 6, 2014
Mrs. Hazel "Polly" Pearson, 84, of Sunshine, died Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Hospice House, Forest City. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, James Vernon Pearson who died in 2011. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Ellie Louise Jones McGinnis, and was also preceded in death by two infant sons, Jack Arnold Pearson...
Laurence T. "Larry" Davis
Oct 28, 2014
Mr. Laurence T. "Larry" Davis, 67, of Weatherstone Drive, Forest City, died Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late V. Teal and Evangeline Poteat Davis. Larry was a member of Florence Baptist Church, and worked in plastic injection molding for over 30 years. He was a graduate of East Rutherford High...
