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Pamela Darlene Lowery, 63

Pamela Darlene Lowery, 63

Feb 13, 2022

Pamela Darlene Lowery, 63, of Ellenboro, died Sunday, February 13, 2022.

She was the daughter of Hazel Lowery of Rutherfordton and the late Garland Briscoe Lowery, Sr. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Holly Joanna Mathis. Pamela worked for many years in the Rutherford County School system as a teacher's assistant and loved...

Margaret Sadie  Cook Brackett, 85

Margaret Sadie Cook Brackett, 85

Feb 11, 2022

Margaret Sadie Cook Brackett, 85, of Golden Valley, died Friday, February 11, 2022.

She was the widow of George Edwin Brackett, Sr., and a daughter of the late Rev. Ottis and Vassie Towery Cook. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Judy Hunt; her son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Rita Brackett; 2 grandchildren, Joseph Hunt and Candace Brackett;...

Kathy  Diane Peacock, 68

Kathy Diane Peacock, 68

Feb 4, 2022

Kathy Diane Peacock, 68, of Chesnee, died Friday, February 4, 2022 at Spartanburg Restorative Care.

She was the daughter of the late Marie Jones Terry and Ferl Bourque. She was also preceded in death by 4 sisters, Jean Black, Mary Bennick, Joyce Lee,  Helen Lott.

She is survived by her husband, Larry Peacock; her 3 sons, Tim Peacock and his...

Margaret Burke, 88

Margaret Burke, 88

Feb 3, 2022

Margaret Ford Burke, 88, of Bostic, died Thursday, February 3, 2022.

She was the daughter of the late G.R. Deviney and Daisy Deviney. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Fred Ford; and a brother, Rev. Ray Deviney; and a sister, Bertha Williams.  Margaret was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church.

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Wayne  Roger  Jenkins, 76

Wayne Roger Jenkins, 76

Jan 31, 2022

Wayne Roger Jenkins, 76, of Bostic, died Monday, January 31, 2022.

He was the son of the late Alfred and Fleurdelis McMillan Jenkins, and he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Gina Mullins.

He is survived by his sons, Kelly Stevens and his wife Joye, of Bostic, and Ashley Lee and his wife Mary Catherine, of Huntsville, AL;...

Matthew Leo McEnnerney, 79

Matthew Leo McEnnerney, 79

Jan 24, 2022

Matthew Leo McEnnerney, 79, of Westminister Community, died Monday, January 24, 2022.

He was the son of the late Leo and Rosaleen McEnnerney. Matthew was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and served for 50 years as Director of the Rutherford County Arts Council.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Watson McEnnerney; his sons, Devin McEnnerney and his...

John  David  Harrill III, 53

John David Harrill III, 53

Jan 10, 2022

John David Harrill III, 53, of Ellenboro, died Monday, January 10, 2022.

He was the son of John David Harrill, Jr. of Forest City, and Elizabeth Harrill of Ellenboro. In addition to his parents, he was survived by his sisters, Shaun Toney of Spindale and Ann Morgan of Albemarle.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Washburn & Dorsey...

Darold  Stetler, 77

Darold Stetler, 77

Jan 6, 2022

Darold Stetler, 77, of Forest City, died Thursday, January 6, 2022.

He was the son of the late Elwood and Marie Bates Stetler, and was also preceded in death by his daughter, Stacy Stetler Blowers; his sister, Sylvia Bogert; a brother, Eugene Stetler.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Patricia Stetler; his son Steven Stetler and his wife Nichole...

Martha Billingsley, 82

Martha Billingsley, 82

Jan 3, 2022

Martha Billingsley, 82, of Ellenboro, died Monday, January 3, 2022.

She was the widow of Horace Billingsley, and a daughter of the late Grady and Callie Sheppard. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Carrie Lee Ponton; and a brother, Jack Sheppard. Martha was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Martha was an exemplary woman of faith. She...

James  Richard Williams, 78

James Richard Williams, 78

Dec 30, 2021

James Richard Williams, 78, of Union Mills, died Thursday, December 30, 2021.

He was the son of the late Glenn and Kathleen Dickerson Williams. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Marilyn Christine Hostetter. Richard was a member of Centennial UMC and was a Vietnam veteran having served in the Air Force. He loved life, family, flag and country....

Joyce McFarland, 94

Joyce McFarland, 94

Dec 29, 2021

Joyce Waters McFarland, 94, of the Hopewell Community, died Wednesday, December 29, 2021.Joyce was known by many names—Mom, Grandma, Maw-Maw, and Aunt Joyce, to name a few. She cared deeply for her family, her community and all those she knew, and she loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ more than anything in this world. Joyce was always finding a...

Jason  Dean Van Dyke, 44

Jason Dean Van Dyke, 44

Dec 25, 2021

Jason Dean "Curly" Van Dyke, 44, of Bostic, died Saturday, December 25, 2021.

Jason was preceded in death by his grandmother, Irene Van Dyke; and a half brother, Travis Coggins.He is survived by his father Dean Van Dyke of Bostic, and his mother, Millie Martin of Shelby; his sister, Tonya Hoppes and boyfriend Bryan Rogers, of Bostic; his brothers, Shane...

Geneva  Atchley Wilson, 88

Geneva Atchley Wilson, 88

Dec 24, 2021

Geneva Atchley Wilson, 88, of Forest City, died Friday, December 24, 2021.

She was the widow of W.B. Wilson,Jr., and a daughter of the late Robert and Pannie Freeman Atchley. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Kimbrell, Lennie Jones, and Johnnie Sue Conner; and her brothers, Ray Atchley, Glenn Atchley, and Charles Atchley. Geneva was an active...

Jodi Carolyn Harriman, 27

Jodi Carolyn Harriman, 27

Dec 23, 2021

Jodi Carolyn Harriman passed away December 23rd, 2021. Jodi is survived by her parents Darlene Garcia, of Bostic, and Frank Harriman, of Dorchester County, Maryland. She is also survived by her sister, Amanda Byers (Wes) of New Orleans, Louisiana; her brother, Brian Harriman, of Hollywood, Florida; her grandmother, Judith Pruett, of Bostic; her grandfather, Andrew Tolomeo, of Bostic; her aunts...

George  Larry  Murray, 69

George Larry Murray, 69

Dec 20, 2021

George Larry Murray, 69, of Forest City, died Monday, December 20, 2021.

He was the son of the late Billie Pink Murray and Dorothy Lee Moore Murray. George worked for many years at Mastercraft.

He is survived by his daughter, Lora Murray of Forest City; half daughter, Christy Gettys and her husband Willie of Sunshine; his sisters, Charlotte Murray Hyde of Newton,...

Cheryl  Toney, 63

Cheryl Toney, 63

Dec 18, 2021

Cheryl L. Toney, 63, of Forest City, died Saturday, December 18, 2021.

Our “Tidgy” as she liked to be called by her grandchildren, was an amazing wife, mom, daughter artist and could cook like no other. Cherie was born on December 21st, 1957 In Helena, Arkansas, the oldest child to Janice Corder. Cherie grew up in Memphis and Jackson, Tennessee with...

Michael   R. Price, 67

Michael R. Price, 67

Dec 17, 2021

Michael R. Price, 67, of Duncan's Creek Community, died Friday, December 17, 2021 with his family at his side in Shelby, NC.

Mike was thoughtful, kind, quietly generous, and always expanding and sharing knowledge. Mike's greatest talent was learning about complex subjects, and sharing his thoughts with others. Not only did Mike love auto racing, skiing, hiking and most of all...

Chris Stamey, 44

Chris Stamey, 44

Dec 16, 2021

Chris Stamey, 44, of Ellenboro, died Thursday, December 16, 2021.

He was the son of Peggy Carnes of Ellenboro and the late Dean Stamey, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Michael Stamey. He was member of Faith Baptist Church.

A family directed Memorial Service will be conducted at 2:00 pm Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Faith Baptist Church, 149...

Dale  Pettit Sr., 75

Dale Pettit Sr., 75

Dec 4, 2021

James Dale Pettit Sr., 75, of Forest City, died Saturday, December 4, 2021.

Dale was born January 17, 1946 and was the son of the late Willie Hall Pettit and Louise Hoyle Pettit. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 half sisters: Ruth and Ruby Pettit, and Pauline Pettit Hoyle Lockwood. He was a lifelong resident...

Peggy  Burns, 84

Peggy Burns, 84

Dec 2, 2021

Peggy Burns, 84, of Ellenboro, died Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Fair Haven Home, Forest City.

She was the widow of James Burns, and a daughter of the late Lee and Ethel Pace. She was also preceded in death by her infant brother, Robert Lee Pace; and 2 sons-in-law, Steve Simpson and Skip Ullrich.

She is survived by her daughters, Laura...

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