Obituary Listing
Elaine Oakes, 76
Jan 7, 2023
Elaine Oakes, 76, of Ellenboro, died Saturday, January 7, 2023.
She was the daughter of the late George and Jane B. Oakes. Elaine is survived by her sister, Janice Brewington, and husband, Keith, of Concord, as well as two nieces and a great-nephew.
Elaine was a 1968 graduate of Appalachian State University. For many years she was self-employed as...
Barbara J. "Bobbie" Epley, 66
Jan 5, 2023
Barbara “Bobbie” Epley, 66 of Bostic, North Carolina passed away peacefully on January 5, 2022. Bobbie was born on July 20, 1956 to Iona and Alden Luther in Columbia, South Carolina. Bobbie enjoyed listening to music, dancing, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed, and will continue to be honored and remembered...
Thomas Hackett, 89
Jan 3, 2023
Thomas Hackett, 89, of Ellenboro, died Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
He was the son of the late Thomas Clare Hackett and Robina Bate Hackett. Thomas was a US Navy veteran, having served on a Navy destroyer during the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Hackett; his son, Timothy Allen Hackett and his wife Jennifer of San...
Aundre Hill, 59
Dec 29, 2022
Aundre Hill, 59, of Golden Valley, died Thursday, December 29, 2022.
He was the son of the late Coy and Melissa Jean McFarland Hill.
Aundre was survived by his wife, Lisa Ward Hill; his daughter, Brittany Greene and her husband Daniel, of Mooresboro; his son, Wesley Hill of Golden Valley; his grandchildren, Landen Greene, Lucas Greene, Lawson Greene and...
Nellie Murray Moore, 87
Dec 24, 2022
Nellie Murray Moore, 87, of Sunshine, died Saturday, December 24, 2022.
She was the widow of James Bowman Moore, and a daughter of the late Horace Pink Murray and Foye Lane Murray. Nellie was a teacher in 5th and 6th grades at Sunshine School from 1969 to 1996. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Bostic and...
Rebecca Oakes "Becky" Guffey, 79
Dec 23, 2022
Rebecca Oakes “Becky” Guffey, 79, passed away on Friday, December 23nd 2022 at Atrium Health Cleveland. She was born February 4th 1943 in Greensboro, NC to Lee and Edith Oakes. She graduated from Rankin High School in 1960, and married Harvey Leon Guffey in 1961. They moved to Ellenboro, NC in 1968, and were happily married for almost 54 years...
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...
