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Obituary Listing
Martha Gurley Gamble, 83
May 2, 2022
Martha Gurley Gamble, 83, of Bostic, died Monday, May 2, 2022.
She was the widow of Lawson Gamble, and a daughter of the late Rob and Margaret Gurley. She was also preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, Jennifer Selvey and Chad Selvey. Martha was a member of Florence Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughters, Robin Selvey of Bostic,...
Douglas Wayne Lowery, 64
Apr 21, 2022
Douglas Wayne Lowery, 64, of Ellenboro, died Thursday, April 21, 2022.
He was the son of Hazel Lowery of Rutherfordton and the late Garland Briscoe Lowery, Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Pamela Darlene Lowery. He was a graduate of UNC Charlotte.
In addition to his mother he is survived by his...
Ben Queen, Jr.
Mar 21, 2022
Ben Queen, Jr., 78, of Sunshine, died Monday, March 21, 2022.
He was the son of the late Ben and Jewel Jones Queen, in addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Melanie Queen Blackwell. Ben was a member of First Broad Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and a Trustee. He...
Annie Lou Jones, 81
Mar 16, 2022
Annie Lou Jones, 81, of Golden Valley, died Wednesday, March 16, 2022.
She was the widow of Roy Jones, and was also preceded in death by her son, Ricky Jones; a sister, Alice Byrd; and her brothers, Eddie Nelson Smith and James B. Smith. She was a member of First Broad Baptist Church and retired from Milliken Corporation.
She is...
Lawson Gamble, 92
Mar 15, 2022
Lawson Gamble, 92, of Bostic, died Tuesday, March 15, 2022.
He was the son of the late Major Gamble and Margaret Gamble. Lawson was also preceded in death by two grandchildren, Chad Selvey and Jennifer Selvey. He was US Air Force Veteran and member of Florence Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Gamble; his daughters, Robin Selvey...
Allen Reynolds, 88
Mar 13, 2022
Allen Reynolds, 88, of Spindale, died Sunday, March 13, 2022.
He was the son of the late Jeff and Zella Reynolds. Allen worked as a bookkeeper for Blanton Hardware. He was a member of the former First Assembly of God Church.
He is survived by his sister, Hazel Jones of Anderson,SC; nephews, Jeffrey Reynolds and his wife Amelia, of Bostic,...
Chuck Brotzman, 68
Mar 12, 2022
Chuck Brotzman, 68, of Bostic, died Saturday, March 12, 2022.
He was the son of the late Darrell and Martha Brotzman. He was a US Air Force Veteran serving during the Vietnam era.
Chuck is survived by his wife, Nancy Brotzman; his sons, Joe Brotzman and his wife Tiffany, of St. Cloud, FL, and Jim Brotzman of Richmond, TX; a...
William Douglas Crump, 51
Mar 10, 2022
William Douglas Crump, 51, of Golden Valley, died Thursday, March 10, 2022.
He was the son of Betty Walker Crump of Golden Valley and the late Douglas Crump. He was self employed roofer. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Tracy Crump.
He is survived by his girlfriend, Jodi Smoker; his brothers, Randy Crump...
Harce Jones, 82
Mar 9, 2022
Harce L. Jones, 82, of Bostic, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022.
He was son of the late Charles E. Jones and Merlie Lee Jones. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Nollie Jones, Joe Jones, Floyd Jones, and Jack Jones; and sisters, Mary White, Patsy Clark, and Mildred Jones.
He is survived by his son, Eddie Jones of...
Carol Brackett Bumgarner, 87
Mar 8, 2022
Carol Brackett Bumgarner, 87, of Golden Valley, died Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
Carol was the daughter of the late Fred and Vonnie Houser Brackett. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Darl, George, and James Brackett; and a son-in-law, Doug Cook. She was a member of First Broad Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 70...
Scott R. Morrow, 86
Mar 6, 2022
Scott R. Morrow, 86, of Forest City, died Sunday, March 6, 2022.
Scott was the widower of Wilma Ruth Morrow, and a son of the late Arthur and Myrtle Haulk Morrow. He was also preceded in death by his son, Mark Morrow; and a daughter, Terry Lynn Morrow. He worked at Florence Mill until his retirement and served in the...
Adam Scoggins, 41
Mar 5, 2022
On March 5, 2022 this world lost the most generous, kind hearted human being that ever lived. Ronald Adam Scoggins, age 41, lived life on his terms and left us way too soon. After years of heart ache and trauma, his heart just stopped beating, on a random day, on a random road. He needed rest and God called him...
Bill Hutchins, 66
Feb 22, 2022
William "Bill" Dennis Hutchins,Jr., 66, of the Washburn Community, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022.
He was a son of the late Dennis and Ann P. Hutchins. He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law Edward Washburn. Bill attended Elon College and graduated from Spartanburg Technical College. He was employed for 43 years as a Radiologic Technologist and was...
Joyce Marks Harris, 84
Feb 19, 2022
Joyce Marks Harris, 84, of Forest City, died Saturday, February 19, 2022.
She was the daughter of the late Clifford and Essie Martin Crowe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Jerry Marks; her sister, Ann Crowe; and her brother, Van Crowe. Joyce worked a variety of places to support her two young...
Jim Wantuch, 71
Feb 19, 2022
Jim Wantuch, 71, of Bostic, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022
He was the son of the late Aloysius and Geraldine Wantuch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Timothy Wantuch.
Jim was born and raised in South Bend, IN. He attended college in Indiana and started a family in South Bend before moving...
Melody Spooner Skillman, 67
Feb 19, 2022
Melody Spooner Skillman, 67, of Bostic, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022. at her residence after battling a lengthy illness.
She was a daughter of the late Milton Spooner and Lorena Cannon Spooner, who had resided in Fox Lake, IL. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Richard Spooner, Linda Spooner, Patrick Spooner, and...
Mattie Elizabeth Dills "Beth" Pettit, 74
Feb 18, 2022
Mattie Elizabeth Dills "Beth" Pettit, 74, of Forest City, died Friday, February 18, 2022.
She was the widow of James Dale Pettit, and a daughter of the late Marvin E. Dills and Ella Mae Millwood Dills. She was also preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Michelle Pettit. Beth was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County and a 1965 graduate of...
Harvey Hoyle, 79
Feb 18, 2022
Harvey Hoyle, 79, of Rutherfordton, died Friday, February 18, 2022.
He was the son of the late Ruffin and Mary Magdalene Hoyle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Tracy Keeter; a brother, Russell Hoyle, and a sister, Ida Hoyle.
He is survived by his daughter, Sharon Hoyle Jones of Williamston, SC; his sisters,...
Sheila Boone Wells, 68
Feb 17, 2022
Sheila Boone Wells, 68, of the Cane Creek Community, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 17, 2022.
A native of Yancey County, she was the daughter of the late Tillman and Mary Boone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Sandra Deal and Teresa Harvey; and a brother, Jim Boone. Sheila...
Robert Padgett, 60
Feb 14, 2022
Robert Padgett, 60, of Ellenboro, died Monday, February 14, 2022.
He was the son of the late James Taylor Padgett and Ellie Helen Mills Padgett. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Rev. Terry Padgett.
He is survived by his nieces, Dawn Wishion and her husband Tommy, of Ellenboro, and Elizabeth Padgett Cook and her fiancee Jacob Mincey,...
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