Obituary Listing
Mary Morrison Hughes, 80
Mar 27, 2023
Mary Morrison Hughes, 80, of Ellenboro, died Monday, March 27, 2023.
Mary was the daughter of the late Flay Alfred Morrison and Celia Toney Morrison. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Dwight Hughes; a sister, Hazel Bright, and a brother Alfred Morrison.
She is survived by her daughter Donna Jolly of Valdese; her...
Danette "Debbie" Kimbrell, 57
Mar 24, 2023
Danette "Debbie" Kimbrell, 57, of Forest City, died Friday, March 24, 2023.
She was the daughter of Betty and Randy Crawley of Ellenboro. Debbie was a member of First Wesleyan Church of Forest City. She had worked at the Rutherford County Health Department, Forest City Family Care, Elizabeth Miller Law Office, and St. Luke's Hospital. Debbie was preceded in death...
Fannie Butler Hoyle, 91
Mar 22, 2023
Fannie Lee Butler Hoyle, 91, of Golden Valley, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at her home.
Born on July 19, 1931 in Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late John Butler and Laura Guffey Butler. Fannie was a mountain woman through and through, possessing strength and grit that were larger...
Wanda Rose Strassenburg, 85
Mar 21, 2023
Wanda Rose Strassenburg, 85, of Ellenboro, died Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
She was the daughter of the late Carl and Ella Mae Bennett Warner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Mark Long. Wanda retired from Fayetteville Technical Community College after many years in the Student Development Office and the Career Center. After retiring...
Sudie Mae Jenkins Shepard, 90
Mar 14, 2023
Sudie Mae Jenkins Shepard, 90, of Sunshine, died Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
She was the widow of Bob Shepard, and a daughter of the late John Evander Jenkins and Annie Jane Russell Jenkins. She was also preceded in death by a great grandson, Hudson Sutton; and siblings Bill Jenkins, Jack Jenkins, Margaret Hopper, Lois Propts and J.R. Jenkins. Sudie retired...
Janice Propes Scoggins, 64
Mar 10, 2023
Janice Propes Scoggins, 64, of Golden Valley, died Friday, March 10, 2023.
Janice was the daughter of Ethel Propes of Golden Valley and the late Leonard Propes. She was also preceded in death by her husband Andrew Scoggins; and her brother-in-law Tim Oliver. She was a lifelong member of Golden Valley Church.
Janice was a loving and kind person in...
Christopher "Bubba" Kimbrell, 35
Mar 7, 2023
Christopher "Bubba" Kimbrell, 35, of Ellenboro, died Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
He was the son of Duane and Debbie Kimbrell of Forest City. Bubba was the kind of person you wanted to be around. He lived life in the moment and you knew that if he was around, you were guaranteed a good laugh. His personality was contagious. He will...
Vicki McSwain, 69
Mar 7, 2023
Vicki Beckom McSwain, 69, of Rutherfordton, died Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
She was the daughter of the late T.H. and Jean Beckom. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Donald "Chris" McSwain.
She is survived by her daughters, Brandi Davis and her fiance Denny Challis, of Linwood, and Tifani Dorsey and her...
Barbara Reagan, 81
Mar 4, 2023
Barbara Reagan, 81, of Bostic, died Saturday, March 4, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ray Reagan, Sr., and was a daughter of the late Everett and Geneva Hooper Stokes. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jessica Gohl; and a great grandchild, Dillion Gohl. Barbara was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church....
Bill Szabo, 94
Mar 3, 2023
William "Bill" Szabo, 94, of Rutherfordton, died Friday, March 3, 2023.
He was the son of the late Joseph and Maria Volschitz Szabo. Bill was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Ruth Norville Szabo. He was a US Army Veteran and a member of Brittain Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his niece, Brenda Ritch and her husband...
Fannie Butler Hoyle, 91
Feb 22, 2023
Fannie Hoyle Butler, 91, of Golden Valley, died Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Washburn & Dorsey Funeral and Cremation Service.
Charles "Chuck" Riley III, 63
Feb 15, 2023
Charles "Chuck" Riley III, 63, of Bostic, died Wednesday, February 15, 2023.
He was the son of Lee Riley of Bostic and the late Charles Joseph Riley II. He was a faithful member of Wilson Baptist Church.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter, Valerie Lynn Riley and her husband Anthony Robert Sadlowksi, of Crown...
Sidney Ronald Snider, 84
Feb 15, 2023
Sidney Ronald Snider, 84, of Rutherfordton, entered his eternal life on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. He began his earthly life on October 5, 1938 in Davidson County, NC, he was a son of the late Sidney Franklin Snider and Elizabeth Beeker Snider.
After graduating from Reeds High School, he enlisted in the US Navy under the "kiddie plan" (if you...
Rev. Kenneth Cook, 80
Jan 30, 2023
Rev. Kenneth Cook, 80, of Rutherfordton, died Monday, January 30, 2023.
He was the son of the late Rev. Ottis Cook and Vassie Towery Cook. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Cook Willis and Margaret Cook Brackett. Kenneth was a member of Cane Creek Baptist Church and was one of the founding...
Coy "Buddy" Evans, 66
Jan 13, 2023
Coy "Buddy" Evans, 66, of Bostic, sadly left us on Friday, January 13, 2023 after a lengthy struggle with numerous health issues. He considered Friday the 13th to be his lucky day, so it was appropriate that he chose this day to pause at the Rainbow Bridge, to collect all the critters waiting on him, and journeyed onto his place...
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...
