Obituary Listing
Geneva Ann Smith
Feb 21, 2012
Mrs. Geneva Ann Johnson Smith, 94, of Golden Valley, died Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late R.R. and Ida Johnson, and was also preceded in death by two sons, Edward Gene Smith and Mack Smith. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Doris...
Albert Dowell Lancaster
Feb 15, 2012
Mr. Albert Dowell Lancaster, 95, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 at Hospice of Laurens County in Clinton, SC. He was born July 11, 1916 in Cliffside, NC, he was son of the late Odie Bates Lancaster and William Lancaster. He was married for 62 years to his beloved wife Frances Sisk Lancaster, who died in 2003. He served in the...
Richard Dean Toney
Feb 3, 2012
Mr. Richard Dean Toney, 46, Rutherfordton, died Friday, February 3, 2012. He was the son of Don Toney of Rutherfordton and the late Louise Fisher Toney. He was a sales representative at Toney's #2, and a member of Temple Baptist Church in Henrietta. In addition to his father, he is survived by two brothers, Bruce "Slash" Toney of Rutherfordton, and...
Brian Nelson Herman
Jan 31, 2012
Mr.Brian Nelson Herman, 48, of Golden Valley, died Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. He was the son of Marie McCurry Herman of Hickory, and the late Lewis Edgar Herman, Sr. He was an electrician. In addition to his mother, he is also survived by his wife, Ellen McCurry Herman; a son, Coty Herman; a daughter, Cailin...
Mable S. Chapman
Jan 6, 2012
Mrs. Mable S. Chapman, 100, 0f Gastonia,formerly of Rutherford County, died Friday, January 6, 2012 at Belaire Health Care Center, Gastonia. She was the widow of James Arley Chapman, Sr. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and she served a Mission in the southern states. She is survived by four sons, James A....
Willie Mae Bradley Sanders
Jan 4, 2012
Mrs. Willie Mae Bradley Sanders, 86, of Bostic, died Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Hospice of Wendover, Shelby. She had been a resident of Fair Haven Home for the past year. Mrs. Sanders was born on June 23, 1925 in Rutherford County to the late William Alfred Bradley and Dorcas Leola Bridges Bradley. Her family was extremely important to her...
Mildred McCurry
Dec 31, 2011
Mrs. Mildred Gurley McCurry, 78, of Spindale, died Saturday, December 31, 2011 at her residence. She was the widow of Miles McCurry, and daughter of the late Jim and Maymie Gurley. Mildred was also preceded in death by a son, Donald Ray Gurley. She was a lifelong member of Golden Valley United Methodist Church, and was a seamstress at Tanner...
Mary Frances Wiggins
Dec 17, 2011
Mary Frances Lail Wiggins, 85, of Walls Church Road, Bostic, died Saturday, December 17, 2011 at her residence. Mary Frances was born in Cleveland County to the late William and Mary Beaver Lail. She moved with her family to the Walls Community at age 6. She graduated from Ellenboro High School, and was a member of Walls Baptist Church where...
Theresa Hartley McCraw
Dec 17, 2011
Mrs. Theresa Hartley McCraw, 58, of South Mountain Road, Bostic, died Saturday, December 17, 2011. She was the daughter of the late William and Helen Hartley. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church. Theresa was the owner of Mountain View Kennels, and had a great love of animals and worked tirelessly toward their well being and care. She...
Coy Emerson Toney
Dec 14, 2011
Mr. Coy Emerson Toney, 98, of White Oak Manor, Shelby, died Wednesday, December 14, 2011. He was the widower of Nicie Condrey Toney, and son of the late Lelon Clifford Toney and Claudia Melton Toney. He was also preceded in death by two sons, Lewis Toney and Larry Dean Toney. A native of Rutherford County, he was a member of...
Jack Robinson, Sr.
Dec 3, 2011
Mr. Jack Robinson, Sr, 73, of Ellenboro, died Friday, December 2, 2011 at Hospice House, Forest City. He was the son of Frank and Eddie Robinson. He is survived by two daughters, Alisa Baucom of Concord, and Lori Robinson of Bostic; a son, Jack Robinson, Jr. of Bostic; four sisters, Bernice Goode of Maiden, Judy Jones of Ellenboro, Betty Lattimore...
Clarence Edgar Richard
Nov 19, 2011
Mr. Clarence Edgar Richard, 93, of Bostic, died Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Hospice House, Forest City. He was the widower of Lois Fortenberry Richard, who died in 1981, and son of the late Wesley and Susie White Richard. Clarence served in WW II in Company A 2nd Infantry 5th Division of the Army. His service included battles in Normandy,...
Susie Robinson Smart
Nov 8, 2011
Mrs. Susie Robinson Smart, 84, of Ellenboro, died Tuesday, November 8, 2011. She was the widow of Erastus V. Smart, and daughter of the late Frank and Eddie A. Robinson. She is survived by two daughters, Connie Terry of Ellenboro and Barbara Smith of Gastonia; four sisters, Bernice Goode of Maiden, Judy Jones of Ellenboro, Betty Lattimore and Reba Lattimore,...
Alfred Webb Melton
Nov 6, 2011
Mr. Alfred Webb Melton, 90, of Eastview Drive, Bostic died Sunday, November 6, 2011 at Hospice House, Forest City. He was the son of the late Julius and Bessie Bridges Melton, and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Charles, Oliver, Furman, Johnnie, Roscoe, Edgar and J.B. Melton; his sisters, Mae Green, Annie Dobbins, and Glennie Jones. He was...
Sadie Ramsey Owens
Oct 31, 2011
Mrs. Sadie Ramsey Owens, 87, of Fair Haven Home, Bostic, died Monday, October 31, 2011. She was the widow of J.B. Owens, and daughter of the late Max and Annie Clontz Ramsey. She was a member of Sandy Level Baptist Church and was retired from Reeves Brothers. She is survived by two daughters, Nancy Millwood of Forest City, and Rachel...
George Allen "Al" Spake
Oct 28, 2011
Mr. George Allen "Al" Spake, 77, of the Duncan's Creek Community, died Friday, October 28, 2011 at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville. He was the son of the late Kelly and Essie Cook Spake, and was also preceded in death by three sisters, Elva Abrams, Iva McClure and Evelyn Deviney; and two brothers, Gene Spake and Alvin...
Judy Landis Philbeck
Oct 13, 2011
Mrs. Judy Landis Philbeck, 65, of Salem Church Road, Bostic, died Thursday, October 13, 2011 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Claude and Modene Hoyle Landis. She retired from the Ellenboro Elementary School Cafeteria after 29 years of service, and worked in the cafeteria of the South Mountain Christian Camp for 30 years. She was a...
Michael "Fluff" Marlowe
Oct 9, 2011
Mr. Michael "Fluff" Marlowe, 64, of Forest City, died Sunday, October 9, 2011 at Hospice House, Forest City. He was the son of the late Jonathan and Gladys Marlowe, and was also preceded in death by a sister, Kay Vess. He was a longtime truck driver and also worked at the Little Cupboard. He is survived by his son, Jessie...
Dorothy Goforth Shell
Sep 13, 2011
Mrs. Dorothy Goforth Shell, 85, of Holland Street, Forest City, died Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at Hospice House, Forest City. She was the widow of Max Shell, and daughter of the late Nollie and Edna Goforth. She was also preceded in death by a son, Doug Shell. She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church, where she was a choir...
Betty Jean Clark Hubbard
Aug 30, 2011
Mrs. Betty Jean Clark Hubbard, 80, of Bostic, died Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at Crawley Memorial Hospital. She was the widow of Grady Lee Hubbard and attended Faith Baptist Church. She is survived by one son, Arnold Hubbard of Bostic; a brother, Charles Clark of Forest City; there are two grandsons, three stepgranddaughters, three great grandchildren, and six step great...
