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Joe Grant, 78
Dec 20, 2022
Joe Grant, 78, of Bostic, died Tuesday, December 20, 2022.
He was born on October 11, 1944 and was a son of the late Ulysses and Moree Henson Grant. Joe retired from Overnite Transportation in Gaffney, he was a US Army veteran and was a member of Walls Baptist Church. He enjoyed woodwork, racing, and his family.
He is survived...
Wayne Hill, 67
Dec 18, 2022
Wayne Hill, 67, of Shelby, died Sunday, December 18, 2022.
Wayne was preceded in death by his wife Sharon Hill, and was a son of the late Charles W. Hill and Addie Green Hill Medford. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gary Dale Hill; his stepfather, Ransom Medford; and his father-in-law Leonard White. Wayne was a member...
Billie Brymer, 85
Dec 8, 2022
Billie Brymer, 85, of Rutherfordton, died Thursday, December 8, 2022.
She was the widow of Tom Brymer, and a daughter of the late Bill and Mamie Welcher.
She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Harris of Rutherfordton; there are 2 grandchildren, Rachel Rodriguez and her husband J.R., and Tom Harris and his wife Heather; 3 great grandchildren, Griffin Harris, Jaxson...
Andrew Scoggins, 64
Dec 4, 2022
Andrew Scoggins, 64, of Golden Valley, died Sunday, December 4, 2022.
Andrew was the son of the late Buford and Mamie Queen Scoggins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Scoggins; his brothers, David Scoggins, Bobby and Danny Scoggins; his father-in-law, Leonard Propes; and his brother-in-law, Tim Oliver. He was a member of...
Andy "Butch" Tolomeo, 74
Nov 30, 2022
Andy "Butch" Tolomeo, 74, of Bostic, died Wednesday, November 30, 2022.
Andy was the son of the late Andrew and Josephine Borgia Tolomeo, and was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jodi Harriman.
Andrew Tolomeo, known as Andy, Butch, Poppy, and Bubba, leaves a large family and countless friends to cherish his memory. His loved ones are also...
Jerry Neely, 62
Nov 22, 2022
Jerry Leon Neely, 62, of Ellenboro, died Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Mission Health, Asheville.
He was the son of Annie Fredell Neely of Ellenboro, and the late Billy Neely. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis Rochester Neely; and a brother, Gary Neely. Jerry was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist...
Dewey Hardin, Jr., 78
Nov 7, 2022
Dewey Hardin, Jr., 78, of Bostic, died Monday, November 7, 2022.
He was the son of the late Dewey Hardin, Sr., and Edna Mae Gordon Hardin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Dewey Matthew Hardin; and a granddaughter, Alanna Lowrance.
He is survived by his daughter, Cindy Lowrance(Barry McGaha) of Clinton,...
Debbie Tisdale Bowman, 70
Nov 5, 2022
Debra "Debbie" Tisdale Bowman, 70, of Hickory, died Saturday, November 5, 2022.
She was the daughter of the late George and Vonnell Tisdale. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved sister, Susan Tisdale. She began a career in education in 1975 and spent 36 years in the classroom. Through her personality and role as...
Susan Elizabeth Tisdale, 64
Oct 30, 2022
Susan Elizabeth Tisdale, 64, of Bostic, died Sunday, October 30, 2022.
She was the daughter of the late George and Vonnell Tisdale. Susan retired from Rutherford County Schools after a 25 year career at RS Central, teaching marketing and entrepreneurship, and serving as the DECCA sponsor.
She is survived by her 2 sons, Tyler Greene and Kelly McCoy, of...
John Jackson, Jr., 58
Oct 26, 2022
John Jackson, Jr., 58, of Forest City, died Wednesday, October 26, 2022.
He was the son of the late John Wayne Jackson, Sr. and Brenda Terry Manley.
John is survived by his wife, Judy Goins Jackson; his daughter, Amy Hirsch and husband Matthew of Birmingham, AL; his sons, John Andrew Jackson and Michelle Lin of New York City, and David...
Von Edward Hutchins, 72
Oct 26, 2022
Von Edward Hutchins, 72, of Rutherfordton, died Wednesday, October 26, 2022.
He was the son of the late Edward and Ettie Hutchins. Von was a member of Cane Creek Baptist Church, and had retired from Overnite/UPS Freight.
He is survived by his wife, Teresa Vickers Hutchins; his daughter, Joni Hutchins Moss and her husband Kevin of Shelby; his sons, Brad...
Helen Smawley, 100
Oct 22, 2022
Helen Smawley, 100, of Shelby, died Saturday, October 22, 2022.
She was the daughter of the late Herman and Vernie Grayson Smawley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, William and Edwin Smawley; a sister, Ann Bone; a niece, Rhonda Robinson; a nephew, Harold Smawley; and a great nephew, Mark Carroll. After high school,...
Denton "Cowboy" Dalton, 88
Oct 12, 2022
Denton "Cowboy" Dalton, 88, of Forest City, died Wednesday, October 12, 2022.
He was the son of the late Samuel and Maudie Dalton. Denton retired from PPG Industries and served in the Army during the Korean war. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Peggy Wyatt; his sister, Grenada Dalton; his 6 brothers, Ostell,...
Embry Frank Gettys, 86
Oct 5, 2022
Embry Frank Gettys, 86, of Ellenboro, died Wednesday, October 5, 2022.
He was the widower of Margie Richards Gettys and a son of the late Embry and Rosie Gettys. He was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church.
He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Tipton and her husband Wayne, of Bostic; his sons, Frank Gettys and his wife...
Richard Rupp, 67
Sep 26, 2022
Richard Rupp, 67, of Hollis, died Monday, September 26, 2022.
He was the son of the late Richard and Evelyn Rupp, in addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Michael Travers Rupp, and his sister Mary Rupp.
Rick Rupp lived a life of creativity, ingenuity, and music. He built a life of love and family...
Ruby Irene Price, 97
Sep 23, 2022
SHELBY Ruby Irene Swofford Price, age 97 , died September 23, 2022 at Atrium Carolinas in Charlotte. She was born December 6, 1924 in Rutherford County, NC, daughter of the late John Kirbin Swofford and Sadie Harris Swofford of Hollis, NC.
Ruby was an active member of Aldersgate Methodist Church for over 60 years, and the Bayliss Sunday School...
Philip Hugh Beattie, 81
Sep 10, 2022
Philip Hugh Beattie, 81, of Bostic, died Saturday, September 10, 2022.
He was the son of the late Enos and Clara Beattie, and was also preceded in death by a sister, Libby Martin. Hugh was a member of Walls Baptist Church. He worked for many years at Doran Textiles, and loved his golf, and was an avid Tarheel fan.
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Helen Fay Searcy, 68
Sep 2, 2022
Helen Fay Searcy, 68, of Spindale, died Friday, September 2, 2022.
She was the widow of Jerry Daniel Searcy, who died in 2021.
She is survived by her daughters, April Dorsey and Janie Searcy, both of Spindale; and a sister, Frances Huerta of Salisbury; there are 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
The Funeral will be conducted at 12:00...
Clayton Harvey Bumgarner, 38
Sep 1, 2022
Clayton Harvey Bumgarner, 38, of Golden Valley, died Thursday, September 1, 2022.
He was the son of Bruce Bumgarner of Golden Valley and Pam Michaels of Florida.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister Charlene Bumgarner of Illinois.
A Graveside Service will be conducted at 2:00 pm Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Golden Valley Missionary Methodist...
Carl Spencer Elms, 64
Aug 22, 2022
Carl Spencer Elms, 64, of Union Mills, died Monday, August 22, 2022.
Carl was the son of the late Lhorne Paul Elms and Virginia Ledbetter Elms.
He is survived by his son, Brian Elms of Trinity, AL; his daughter, Jenny Stracener of AL; his brothers, Robie Elms and his wife Theresa of Kemah, TX and Tony Elms and his wife...
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