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Don Toney, 82
Aug 21, 2022
Don Toney, 82, of Rutherfordton, died Sunday, August 21, 2022.
He was the son of the late Roy and Effie Toney, and was also preceded in death by his first wife, Louise Fisher Toney; and his second wife Jo Ann Toney; and 2 children, Richard Dean Toney and Christee Lovelace. Don was a faithful member of Crestview Baptist Church where...
Norman Matthisen, 93
Aug 12, 2022
Norman Matthisen, 93, of Forest City, died Friday, August 12, 2022.
He was the widower of Janice Matthisen, and a son of the late Herman and Ingeborg Matthisen. Norman served in the Marines in Korea from 1950 to 1952. He worked at AGI for 25 years, and served as sales representative, personnel manager, and plant manager. He was a longtime...
Sue Bostic, 94
Aug 11, 2022
Sue Bostic, 94, of Bostic, died Thursday, August 11, 2022.
She was the widow of Joe Bailey Bostic and a daughter of the late Dan Campbell and Myrtle Lackey Campbell. She was also preceded in death by a son, Joey "Joe Boy" Bostic. Sue was a longtime and dedicated member of Sunshine United Methodist Church.
She is survived by...
Barry Franklin, 69
Aug 4, 2022
Barry Franklin, 69, of Bostic, died Thursday, August 4, 2022.
He was the son of Reba Franklin of Bostic and the late JB Franklin.
He is survived by his wife, Norma Jean Franklin; his daughters, Buffy Elliott and her husband Danny of Rutherfordton, Abreainn Terry and her husband Rev Allen Terry of Caroleen, and Renea Sturgeon of Bostic; there are...
Wanda Kay Petty, 70
Jul 25, 2022
Wanda Kay Petty, 70, of Bostic, died Monday, July 25, 2022 at Fair Haven Home, Bostic.
She was the daughter of the late Otis Samuel Petty and Christine Harriet Petty.
She is survived by her daughter, Jackie Lynn Petty and fiancee Danny Scruggs of Ellenboro; her nephew, Buddy Petty and his wife Marie of Caroleen; and her caregiver, Shelly Brooks...
Bud Williamson, 98
Jul 23, 2022
W. W. “Bud” Williamson, Jr., born August 13, 1923, passed away on July 23, 2022. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sadie Hamrick Williamson. Bud was a native of New House and a long time resident of his property “Poverty Hill.” He was known for his great story telling and his razor sharp wit. Anyone who knew...
Sherrill Ayers, 93
Jul 13, 2022
Kimsey Sherrill Ayers, 93, of Bostic, died Wednesday, July 13, 2022.
He was the widower of Hazel Parker Ayers, and a son of the late George and Daisy Ayers. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Jack Ayers, Jay Max "Pete" Ayers, and Lox Ayers; and a stepdaughter, Peggy Averrill. Sherill worked for General Motors in Flint, MI...
Linda Keeter Stone, 63
Jul 4, 2022
Linda Keeter Stone, 63, of Rutherfordton, died Monday, July 4, 2022.
She was the daughter of the late Willie James Keeter and Betty Keeter Robinson.
She is survived by her son, Michael Stone of Rutherfordton; her sisters, Nancy Velazquez of Hendersonville, Cathy Spencer and her husband Robert, of Harris, and Rebecca Terry of Mooresboro; her 2 brothers, Jesse James Keeter...
Amy T. Williams, 68
Jul 4, 2022
Amy T. Williams, 68, of Rutherfordton, died Monday, July 4, 2022.
She was the daughter of the late Sunshine and John Wilkes Tedder, Sr., in addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Catherine Tedder Arndt and Mary Evelyn Tedder.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry Williams; her daughter, Mary Catherine Ewart and her husband...
Kenneth Wayne "Lil Wayne" Melton, Jr.
Jun 28, 2022
Kenneth Wayne "Lil Wayne" Melton, Jr., 49, of Ellenboro, died Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Atrium Health Cleveland.
He was the son of Wayne Melton, Sr. of Ellenboro and the late Yvonne Mace Melton. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his sister, Misty Dawn Melton. Wayne attended Rutherford Life Services in Spindale. He loved cats,...
Jamie Van Horn Scarbrough, 70
Jun 27, 2022
Jamie Van Horn Scarbrough, 70, of Forest City, passed away, June 27, 2022 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center after a period of declining health.
Jamie was born in Catawba County on January 25, 1952 and was the daughter of the late James M. Van Horn and Ila "Betty" Goodman Van Horn. She was also preceded in death by her father-in-law,...
Melissa Jean McFarland Hill, 87
Jun 16, 2022
Melissa Jean McFarland Hill, 87, of Golden Valley, died Thursday, June 16, 2022.
She was the widow of Coy J. Hill, and a daughter of the late John and Eliza McFarland. She was also preceded in death by a son, Clyde Hill. Jean was a member of First Broad Baptist Church, and had worked for many years at both Shadowline...
Lox Eugene Ayers, 91
Jun 7, 2022
Lox Eugene Ayers, 91, of Bostic, died Tuesday, June 7, 2022.
He was the widower of Ann Ayers, and a son of the late George and Daisy Vickers Ayers. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jack Ayers and Jay Max "Pete" Ayers. Lox retired from Cone Mills and was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. He...
Paulette Allison, 63
Jun 4, 2022
Paulette Allison, 63, of Bostic, died Saturday, June 4, 2022.
She was the daughter of the late Robert Eugene Allison and Guynell Adair. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Stanley Ray Allison; and grandchildren, Caleb Hunter Toney, Raphael McEnnerney, Angel Davis and Lennox Davis. She was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church.
She is survived by her...
Carson Rogers, 61
Jun 2, 2022
Carson Rogers, 61, of Bostic, died Thursday, June 2, 2022.
Carson was the son of the late Jack and Polly Fitch Rogers.
He is survived by his daughters, Abby Finnan and her husband Matthew, of Rutherfordton, and Amanda Rogers of Bostic; his sister, Mary Ann Johnson of Burlington; there are 2 grandchildren, Jaiden Rogers and Brielle Finnan.
No service will...
Margie Gettys, 84
May 30, 2022
Margie Richards Gettys, 84, of Ellenboro, died Monday, May 30, 2022.
She was the daughter of the late Clemmie and Leila Richards. Margie was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. May 31st would have been Margie and Frank's 65th Wedding Anniversary.
She is survived by her husband, Frank Gettys; her daughter, Patricia Tipton and her husband Wayne, of Bostic;...
Sue Toney Brooks, 83
May 25, 2022
Sue Toney Brooks, 83, of Mooresboro, died Wednesday, May 25, 2022.
She was the widow of James Edwin Brooks, and a daughter of the late John Henry Toney and Mallie McCurry Toney. She was also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Kathy Brooks; 2 sisters, Zora Randall and Daisy Toney; and a brother, Jackie Toney. Sue was a faithful member...
Matthew Stilwell, 39
May 21, 2022
Matthew Stilwell, 39, of Henrietta, died Saturday, May 21, 2022.
Matthew was the son of Richard Stilwell of Cucumber, W. VA, and the late Carolyn Ball Stilwell. He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Tara Stilwell; a son, Corey Stilwell of Bryson City; 4 stepsons, A.J. Coffey...
Kenneth Ray Suttle, 59
May 19, 2022
Kenneth Ray Suttle, 59, of Forest City, died Thursday, May 19, 2022.
He was son of Joyce Suttle Lowery of Bostic and the late Bobby Glenn Suttle. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Robert Wayne Suttle and Danny Eugene Suttle. He worked at Greene Boat & Motor for over 25 years, and more...
Gracia Kennedy, 83
May 8, 2022
Gracia Kennedy, 83, of Mooresboro, died Sunday, May 8, 2022.
She was the daughter of the late Julian Sturgis Latham and Carmen Elisa Molinelli Latham. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Julian Latham II. Grace spent her childhood in Washington, DC, but lived most of her life in Rutherford County. She attended George Washington University and Converse...
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