Obituary Listing
Maude Toney Beaver, 90
Aug 8, 2025
Maude Toney Beaver, 90, of Hollis, died Friday, August 8, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Wilkie Jefferson Toney and Bertha Cordelia Campbell Toney. She was the widow of J.B. Beaver. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Daisy Murray and Mary Jones; and her brothers Dewey Toney, Carl Toney, Larry Toney, and Floyd Toney. Maude worked...
Alfred Freeman, 81
Jul 23, 2025
Alfred George Freeman, 81, of Forest City, died Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
He was the son of the late George Baxter Freeman and Duliette Norville Freeman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, David Freeman; and sisters-in-law Sylvia Freeman and Martha Freeman. Alfred was in the last graduating senior class at Sunshine School in 1962....
Helen Wike Powers, 86
Jul 22, 2025
Helen Wike Powers, 86, of Bostic, died Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
She was the widow of Willard Owen "Pete" Powers.
She is survived by her sons, Charles David Keller of Asheville, and Jeffrey Prescott of Charlotte; her sisters, Janice Sigmon of Conover and Zelda Duncan of Winston-Salem.
No service will be held.
Washburn & Dorsey Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of cremation...
Sylvia Spake Shehan, 66
Jul 22, 2025
Sylvia Spake Shehan, 66, of the Duncan's Creek Community, died Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
She was the widow of Joseph Dean Shehan and a daughter of the late George Allen "Al" Spake and Ethylene Toney Spake. She was an avid gardener; loved the outdoors; listening to bluegrass music; and front porch sitting. She enjoyed life and was thankful for God's blessings....
Renee Fisher Davis, 60
Jul 15, 2025
Renee Fisher Davis, 60, of Golden Valley, died Tuesday, July 15, 2025
She was the daughter of the late Hubert and Patricia Williams Fisher. A native of Stedman, Renee moved to Golden Valley a couple of years ago from Cumberland County.
She is survived by her husband, Dwight Davis; her son, James Allen Davis of Drexel; her daughter, Ashley White Davis...
Mary Jane Hollifield, 86
Jul 12, 2025
Mary Jane Walker Hollifield, 86, of Ellenboro, died Saturday, July 12, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Stennett and Sylvia Justice Walker. Mary Jane was a faithful, longtime member of Walls Baptist Church. She retired from North Carolina Department of Transportation.
She is survived by her husband, Howard Hollifield; her sons, Edgar Hollifield and his wife Rita, Tommy Hollifield and...
Kathryn McCurry Toney, 87
Jun 21, 2025
Kathryn McCurry Toney, 87, of Golden Valley, entered eternal rest Saturday, June 21, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Wilse and Jennie McCurry. Kathyrn was devoted to her family, always the caregiver. A longtime member of Fairview Baptist Church and the Golden Valley community, she loved both dearly. Her abscence will be felt by many.
She is survived by her...
Hester Buff Gurley, 84
Jun 20, 2025
Hester Buff Gurley, 84 passed away peacefully Friday, June 20, 2025 at her home.
She was born on Monday, July 29, 1940 in Burke County, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Lou Dale Buff. In addition to to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Junior Buff. Hester was a talented seamstress, making clothes for...
Mary Ellenburg Moss, 94
Jun 9, 2025
Mary Ellenburg Moss, 94, of Rutherfordton, died Monday, June 9, 2025.
She was the widow of William T. Moss and a daughter of the late Henry Luther Ellenburg and Theodosha Ford Ellenburg. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Beverly Moss Bailey; her son-in-law Kenneth N. Bailey; sisters Melvina "Butch" Melton, Louise Dewey, and Martha White; her brothers, Harrison...
Jerry Dean Walker, 76
Jun 5, 2025
Jerry Dean Walker, 76, of Golden Valley, died Thursday, June 5, 2025.
He was the son of the late Geddy and Callie Carpenter Walker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Wendy Walker; a sister, Margaret Towery; and his brothers Jimmy Walker and Bobby Walker. Jerry and his daughter Wendy had loved to go to...
Martha Ann Freeman, 78
Jun 4, 2025
Martha Ann Freeman, 78, of Bostic, died Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Marvin Ownbey and Mary Jane Teseniar Ownbey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, C.J. Ownbey; and her sisters Mary Shelton, Carolyn Price, Ruby Roberts, and Sara Ruth DiMaria. Martha was a member of Golden Valley Community...
Hershel Wallen, 90
May 30, 2025
Hershel Wallen, 90, of Rutherfordton, died Friday, May 30, 2025.
A memorial service is being planned for the future, please check back with this website obituary for an update.
Melba Robertson Dodson, 87
May 27, 2025
Melba Robertson Dodson aka Mama “D”, our beloved firecracker, family matriarch, and piano-playing queen, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025 leaving behind a life beautifully lived and stories we’ll be laughing about for years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilmer A. Dodson. —
She leaves behind her treasured misfit crew — known as the Grubb family — Hannah,...
Roberta Weathers, 95
May 19, 2025
Jessie Roberta Gardner Weathers, daughter of the late Rev. Robert A. Gardner and Jessie Bridges Gardner, went home to be with her Lord on May 19, 2025. In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard Gardner and William Gardner.
Born April 26, 1930, in Indianapolis, IN, Roberta was a graduate of Mars Hill...
Claude Gettys, 91
May 18, 2025
Claude Lee Gettys, 91, of Sunshine died Sunday, May 18, 2025.
He was the son of the late Lee and Fannie Luckadoo Gettys. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a his sisters, Etta Thomas and Mattie Toney; and brothers, Clyde Gettys, A.L. Gettys, Johnny Gettys and Rommie Gettys. Claude was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist...
Jimmy Harris, 70
May 14, 2025
Jimmy Lee Harris, 70, of Forest City, died Wednesday, May 14, 2025 while surrounded by his family.
He was the son of the late Ben and Vera Harris, and was also preceded in death by his brother, Ricky Harris. He loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his sisters, Diana Causby and her husband David of...
Nathan "Nate" Gallman, 62
Apr 30, 2025
Nathan "Nate" Gallman, 62, of Ellenboro, died Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
He is survived by his girlfriend, Dawn Wishion; his daughter, Alexis Gallman of the home; his son, Nicholas Gallman of the home; and his sister, Judy Absher of Forest City.
Services will be private for the family.
Washburn & Dorsey Funeral and Cremation Service was in charge of arrangements.
Jeff Propes, 68
Apr 26, 2025
Jeff Propes, 68, of Golden Valley, died Saturday, April 26, 2025.
He was the son of Ethel Propes of Golden Valley and the late Leonard Propes. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Janice Propes Scoggins; and two brothers-in-law, Andrew Scoggins and Tim Oliver. He was a member of Golden Valley Church.
He enjoyed canoeing down the Broad River, especially...
Randy Hoyle, 66
Apr 26, 2025
Randy Hoyle, 66 of Bostic, died Saturday, April 26, 2025.
He was the son of the late Herman Eli Hoyle and Beatrice "Bea" McCurry Hoyle, and was also preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Hoyle.
He is survived by his wife, Loretta Hoyle; his son, Jason Hoyle and his wife Mary of Bostic; and a grandchild, Sienna Hoyle.
No service will be...
Dorothy Mae Waters, 90
Apr 24, 2025
Dorothy Mae Waters, 90, of Stanfield, NC, died Thursday, April 24, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Fred and Roxanna Lane Waters. She was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by a son, Perry Schrimpsher; and a grandson, Jason Hartsell.
She is survived by her husband, Roger Elliott; her daughter, Tina McLemore; her...
