Obituary Listing
Larry Penrose, 82
Jan 20, 2024
Laurence Delaney "Larry" Penrose, 82, of Bostic, died Saturday, January 20, 2024.
He was the son of the late Laurence and Doris Penrose. He was also preceded in death by his son, Joseph Penrose. Larry was the owner and operator of Bostic Machine Company, and was an avid runner - running his first race at age 73 and participating in many...
Ninevah "Dinkey" Greene, 80
Jan 19, 2024
Ninevah "Dinkey" Greene, 80, of Bostic, died Friday, January 19, 2024. She was the youngest daughter of eight children of the late Marvin Edgar Beheler and Mary Ellen Hollifield Beheler. The Beheler Family lived at the still-standing homestead just off of Pea Ridge Rd in Bostic. At the time of Dinkey's death, one of her eight siblings still remains -...
James Ledford, 76
Jan 16, 2024
James Samuel Ledford, 76, of Rutherfordton, died Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
He was the widower of Linda Ledford, and a son of the late Glen and Opal Green Ledford. James had worked over the years at Stonecutter, Mastercraft and Wal Mart.
He is survived by his son, Brandon Ledford of Rutherfordton; his brother, Cecil Ledford of Rutherfordton; and a host...
Susie Hennessee, 93
Jan 9, 2024
Susie Simmons Hennessee, 93, of Sunshine, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
She was born on February 15, 1930 in Catawba County. She was a daughter of the late Robert Elijah Simmons and Ollie Sigmon Simmons. She was also preceded in death by her first husband Gerald M. Killian Sr., of Catawba County, and her second husband Dewey W. Hennessee...
Bert Sigmon, 69
Jan 6, 2024
William “Bert” Sigmon passed away peacefully Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the age of 69 after a years-long battle with Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease.
Bert graduated from Hickory High School in 1973. He received both his Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate from Campbell University and was a member of the North Carolina State Bar association.
As a young man...
Rev. James "Jim" McCurry, 90
Dec 29, 2023
Rev. James "Jim" McCurry, 90, of Rutherfordton, died Friday, December 29, 2023.
Jim was the widower of Edna Eplee McCurry, and a son of the late Wilson and Jennie Yelton McCurry. In addition he was preceded in death by a son, Ricky McCurry; 2 sisters, Grace Absher, and Ida Elizabeth "Lib" Coggins; and his brothers, Eric McCurry and Wayne McCurry....
Mary Toney Jones, 92
Dec 28, 2023
Mary Toney Jones, 92, of Sunshine, died Thursday, December 28, 2023.
Mary was the widow of the late James A. Jones, and a daughter of the late W.J. and Bertha Toney. She was the oldest member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church, where she played the piano for more than 60 years, and as recent as Sunday, December 24th. Mary ...
Michael William Powell, 72
Dec 27, 2023
Michael William Powell, 72, of Forest City, died Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
He was the son of the late Horace and Jeanette Robbs Powell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Madge McCurry, Thelma Gantt, and June Edwards; 5 brothers, Don Powell, Warren Powell, Jerry Powell, Perry Powell, and Johnny Powell.
He is survived...
William Talmadge "Bill" Curtis, 91
Dec 22, 2023
William Talmadge "Bill" Curtis, 91, of Ellenboro, died Friday, December 22, 2023.
He was the widower of Carolyn Terry Curtis, who died in November. He was the son of the late Talmadge and Mary McGinnis Curtis. Bill was also preceded in death by his brothers, Buren Curtis and Glenn Curtis. He worked many years in maintenance at General Fireproofing, and...
John King, 76
Dec 18, 2023
Potter and artist John King‘s legacy will carry on in the people he loved, taught and inspired. John passed away on December 18 at the age of 76 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Though an artist from a young age, John completed his BFA in ceramics at Western Carolina University and this began a lifetime passion in...
Wesley Hamrick, 54
Dec 17, 2023
Wesley Hamrick, 54, of Rutherfordton, died Sunday, December 17, 2023.
He was the son of Patricia McDade Hamrick of Shelby, and Lowell Hamrick of Ellenboro. Wesley was working at NC Department of Transportation and had worked there over 20 years. He was a Gulf War Marine veteran, a member of Bethel Baptist Church, and a Mason. He was preceded in...
Kathleen "Kathy" Bumgarner, 66
Dec 15, 2023
Kathleen "Kathy" Bumgarner, 66, of Golden Valley, died Friday, December 15, 2023.
She was the daughter of Lula Mae Self Hudson of Georgia, and the late Buren Hudson. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother Earl Hudson, her sister Frances Hudson, and a daughter-in-law Brooke Bumgarner. She was a member of Cherry Mountain Volunteer...
C.C. Brackett, 92
Dec 10, 2023
Chancey C. Brackett, Jr, age 92, of Bostic, NC passed away at Hospice House in Forest City, NC on Sunday-December 10, 2023. C.C. was born on September 6, 1931. He was the son of the late Chancey C. Brackett, Sr. and Nora Harrison Brackett Melton.
He was pre-deceased by his wife -Hattie Faye Calton Brackett, his brother-A.B. Brackett and wife Una,...
Gwen Wheeler Towery, 66
Dec 8, 2023
Gwen Wheeler Towery, 66, of Golden Valley, died Friday, December 8, 2023.
She was the daughter of the late Billy Ray Wheeler and Frankie Earley Wheeler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Courtney Cheyenne Towery. Gwen was a homemaker and a member of First Broad Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband,...
Barbra White Miller, 64
Nov 30, 2023
Barbra White Miller, 64, of Bostic, died Thursday, November 30, 2023.
She was the daughter of the late William and Betty White. Barbra was a member of Fairview Baptist Church, and loved crafts.
She is survived by her daughters, Chrissy Driver and her husband Mark of Forest City, Pernie Miller of Bostic; her son, Stephen Miller and his wife Kellie,...
Wilma Jones, 90
Nov 28, 2023
Wilma Poole Jones, 90, of Ellenboro, died Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
She was the daughter of the late Jimmy and Lima Beaver Poole. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 3 siblings, J.F. Poole, H.S. Poole, and Harold Poole. Wilma was a member of Walls Baptist Church, where she had served as a Sunday School Teacher....
Terri Black Smith, 62
Nov 27, 2023
Terri Black Smith, 62, of Mooresboro, died Monday, November 27, 2023.
She was the daughter of Joyce Parker Black of Gastonia and the late W.E. Black. Terri was preceded in death by a daughter, Amber Smith; and a brother, Eddie Black.
She is survived by her son, Billy Smith of Bostic; and her sisters, Deborah Hoffman and Sue Gilbert, of...
Charles Manley Street, 85
Nov 27, 2023
Charles Manley Street, 85, of Ellenboro, died Monday, November 27, 2023.
He was the widower of Martha A. Street, he was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Street. Charles had retired years ago from Fiber Industries.
He is survived by his daughter, Anita Street of Ellenboro.
A Graveside Service will be conducted at 1:00 pm Saturday, December 2,...
Shawn Lee Waters, 30
Nov 25, 2023
Shawn Lee Waters, 30, of Boiling Springs, SC, died Saturday, November 25, 2023.
He was son of David Waters of Bostic, and Terri Waters of Spartanburg. Shawn worked at Amazon.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Stephanie Waters of Bostic; and his brother, Anthony Waters of Montgomer, AL.
A Graveside Service will be conducted at...
Arnold Philbeck, 76
Nov 20, 2023
Arnold Philbeck, 76, of Bostic, died Monday, November 20, 2023.
He was the son of the late Archie and Frances Ledbetter Philbeck, and was also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Dean Philbeck. Arnold was a member of Rutherford Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth McKelvey Philbeck; his daughter, Dana Harrill and her husband Jason,...
