Obituaries

Obituary Listing

William Norris Black

William Norris Black

Feb 2, 2014

Mr. Norris Black, 62, of Sunshine, died Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. He is survived by two sons, Drew Pearson and Nick Black, both of Marietta, Georgia. The family is planning a Private Service at Cedar Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery. Washburn & Dorsey Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences @www.washburndorsey.com.

Kenneth Whisnant Gettys

Kenneth Whisnant Gettys

Jan 18, 2014

Kenneth Whisnant Gettys was born on 3-13-1933 to Zeno and Vera Gettys in Hollis, NC. He attended Hollis Grammar and Sunshine High School. Kenneth served in the United States Army from 1950-1958, completing 2 tours in Korea during the Korean Conflict for which he received a Purple Heart. He was honorably discharged at Fort Campbell, KY as a SFC. Kenneth...

Joe Bailey Bostic

Joe Bailey Bostic

Jan 15, 2014

Mr. Joe Bailey Bostic, 83, of Bostic, died Wednesday, January 15, 2014. He was the son of the late Con and Nora Frady Bostic. Joe was a member of Sunshine United Methodist Church, and was a retired farmer and textile employee. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Sue Campbell Bostic; three daughters, Jane Green and her husband...

Ethel Queen

Ethel Queen

Jan 5, 2014

Mrs. Ethel Murray Queen, 86, of Jonestown Road, Golden Valley, died Sunday, January 5, 2014 at her residence. She was the widow of Ernest A. Queen, and the daughter of the late A.G. and Emma Hoyle Murray, and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Queen O'Connell; and sisters, Daisy Deviney, Katherine Hollifield, Mary C. Green, Annie Mae...

Billy Ray Self

Billy Ray Self

Dec 25, 2013

Mr. Billy Ray Self, 74, of Sunshine, went home to wish his Lord and Savior a Happy Birthday on Wednesday, December 25, 2013. He was the son of the late Cleatus and Omer Self, and was also preceded in death by a brother, Gary Self, and a sister, Dorothy Ledford. He had retired from Broyhill after 24 years, and was...

Sebastian Lee  Loukaitis

Sebastian Lee Loukaitis

Dec 4, 2013

Mr. Sebastian Lee Loukaitis, 22, of Bostic, died Wednesday, December 4, 2013. He was the son of Sean Loukaitis of Bostic, and the late Cathy Chapman Loukaitis. He was a 2009 graduate of East Rutherford High School and a member of Salem United Methodist Church. In addition to this father, he is survived by his brother Cory Ross and his...

Samuel  Aiden  Harrison

Samuel Aiden Harrison

Dec 2, 2013

Mr. Samuel Aiden Harrison, 81, of Sunshine, died Monday, December 2, 2013 at Willow Ridge Nursing Center. He was the widower of Ginger Melton Harrison, and son of the late Edley and Novella Toney Harrison, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Blanche Lookadoo. He was retired from Cowan Tire & Battery, a member of Cedar Grove United...

Joe Lamer Willis

Joe Lamer Willis

Nov 26, 2013

Mr. Joseph Lamer Willis, 86, of Bostic, died Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at Hospice House, Forest City. He was widower of Wilma Sain Willis, and son of the late Marcus and Minnie Downs Willis, and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Noris Willis and Marcus Jack Willis. He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, and...

Louise Watkins

Louise Watkins

Nov 22, 2013

Mrs. Louise Hunt Watkins, 89, of Golden Valley, died Friday, November 22, 2013 at Fair Haven Home. She was the widow of Rev. John B. Watkins, Jr, and was also preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie and Vernie Propes Hunt. Louise was a member of Fork Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by two sisters, Barbara Jean Bumgarner of...

Patricia Ann Cuneo

Patricia Ann Cuneo

Nov 21, 2013

Patricia Ann Cuneo, 81, of Bostic passed on Thursday, November 21, 2013. Pat was born in Worksop, England to Florence and Fred Clarke.   She came to America in 1952 to join the circus working a group of 16 wild animals in the ring at one time and eventually making it into the Circus Hall of Fame. After retiring from the...

George Forrest Watson

George Forrest Watson

Nov 14, 2013

Mr. George Forrest Watson, 90, of Westminster, died Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Hospice House after a short illness. He was son of the late Crawford and Birdie Robertson Watson, and was also preceded in death by a son, Wayne Watson and a daughter, Sally Watson Kuhn.  He was a lifelong member of Brittain Presbyterian Church. He was a well known...

Velma Dobbins

Velma Dobbins

Nov 7, 2013

Velma Sisk Dobbins, 91, of Raleigh passed away peacefully on November 7th at Sunrise of North Hills. She was born in Forest City on March 3, 1922 to the late Daisy and Archibald Sisk. She was born with her identical twin, Selma who recently passed. A long time resident of Raleigh and Forest City, Velma was active in her church,...

Myrtice Myers

Myrtice Myers

Nov 1, 2013

Mrs. Myrtice Walker Myers, 83, of Ellenboro, died Friday, November 1, 2013. She was the widow of Ebb Gordon Myers, and daughter of the late Edgar and Ostine Philbeck Walker. She was also preceded in death by twin grandchildren, Angela Candice McCombs and Anthony Christopher McCombs. She is survived by two sons, Ronnie McCombs and his wife Vickie, of Bostic,...

Darlus Blankenship

Darlus Blankenship

Oct 22, 2013

Mrs. Darlus Smith Blankenship, 93, of Forest City, died Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Hospice House, Forest City. She was the widow of Calvin Lee Blankenship, who died in 1963. She was the daughter of the late Julius and Gina Smith, and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Ann Reynolds. She was a Baptist. She is survived...

Carol Ann Collier

Carol Ann Collier

Oct 19, 2013

Mrs. Carol Ann Collier, 69, of Ellenboro, died Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. She was the widow of Bud Collier and a daughter of the late John Frank McCann Sr. and Dorothy B. McCann. She was also preceded in death by a sister, May Smith, and four brothers, Donald, Robert, David, and John Frank McCann, Jr....

Georgia Lee Chapman

Georgia Lee Chapman

Oct 15, 2013

Mrs. Georgia Lee Cogdell Chapman, 77, of Sandy Level Church Road, Bostic, died Tuesday, October 15, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Rebecca Hoyle Cogdell, and was also preceded in death by two infant sons, Bobby Ray Chapman and Jerry Dean Chapman; a sister, Betty Jo Pope; and two brothers, Rev. Odell Cogdell and Claude Cogdell....

Jerry Lee Morgan

Jerry Lee Morgan

Oct 12, 2013

Mr. Jerry Lee Morgan, 56, of Bostic, died Saturday, October 12, 2013. He was the widower of Sarah Baynard Morgan. He is survived by his daughter Summer Morgan of Cumming, GA; and his stepson, Brian Moore of Greenville, SC. A Graveside Service will be conducted at 12:00 pm Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Round Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Dennis...

Marjorie Fort

Marjorie Fort

Oct 6, 2013

Mrs. Marjorie Williams Fort, 96, of Bostic, died Sunday, October 6, 2013. A longtime resident of Thomasville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. William Brown Williams. She was also preceded in death by two infant brothers, and her two sisters, Eloise Schenck and Jean Wilson. She will be greatly missed but our comfort is in...

Patrick "Pat" Still, Jr.

Patrick "Pat" Still, Jr.

Oct 5, 2013

Patrick "Pat" Still, Jr., 58, of Bostic, died Saturday, October 5, 2013, at Hospice House, Forest City. He was the son of Patricia Ann Black Still of Barnwell, SC, and the late Patrick Laverne Still, Sr. Pat was born May 17, 1955, and he married Ann Atchley on June 29, 2002. He worked at Michelin Corporation for 33 years. He...

Sarah Morgan

Sarah Morgan

Sep 21, 2013

Mrs. Sarah Baynard Morgan, 72, of Bostic, died Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Ed and Zula Mae Smith Baynard, and was also preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Caldwell, Betty Turner, and Rose Bowen; and four brothers, J.C. Baynard, Cling Baynard, Earnest Baynard, and Roy Baynard. Sarah was...