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Ricky Sheppard, 72
Jun 18, 2024
Ricky Steve Sheppard, 72, of Ellenboro, died Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
He was the son of the late Grady and Callie Hutchins Sheppard. Rickey was a graduate of East Rutherford High School and was a US Army veteran.
He is survived by his daughters, Amie Sheppard of Spindale, and Laura Dorsey and her husband Andy of Rutherfordton; his brother, Wayne Sheppard and...
Adam Kyle Tipton, 36
Jun 10, 2024
Adam Kyle Tipton, 36, of Ellenboro, died Monday, June 10, 2024 from injuries received in an automobile accident.Adam was a retired US Army Sergeant who served two tours in Afghanistan. He was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Frank and Margie Gettys; and his paternal grandfather, Charles Tipton.He is survived...
Michael Lynn Ollis, 69
Jun 10, 2024
Michael Lynn Ollis, 69, of Bostic, died Monday, June 10, 2024.He was the son of the late Ralph and Eva Nelle Ollis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Rhonda Queen. Michael was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.He is survived by his sons, Lee Ollis and John Ollis, both of Casar; his...
William Chivous Suttles, 76
May 27, 2024
William Chivous "Junior" Suttles, 76, of Ellenboro, died Monday, May 27, 2024.He was the son of the late Percy Curtis Suttles and Thelma Matilda Sue Frady Suttles. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Melvin Curtis Suttles; two sisters, Annie Waters and Alma Hodge; a great grandson, Eliam Smith; and a great granddaughter, Ramona...
Jean Norville Pittillo, 89
May 3, 2024
Jean Norville Pittillo, 89, of Bostic, died Friday, May 3, 2024 at her home.She was the widow of Hoyt Lee Pittillo, and a daughter of the late William Edgar Norville and Bessie Hutchins Norville and was also preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters; and two stepsons, Sam Pittillo and Mike Pittillo. Jean was a member of Brittain...
Nell Melton, 89
May 3, 2024
Nell Melton, 89, of Forest City, died Friday, May 3, 2024.She was the daughter of the late Roscoe and Darcus Hollifield Melton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Bryan Dorsey and a grandson, Josh Dorsey. Nell retired from Doncaster-Tanner after many years there and had worked at Cato's in Rutherfordton. She was a...
Christine Reinhardt, 55
May 2, 2024
Christine Reinhardt, 55, of Bostic, died Thursday, May 2, 2024.She was preceded in death by a brother, John Allan Green; and two sisters, Sherry Ann Dickerson and Doris Marie Holcomb.She is survived by her daughters, Cindy Reinhardt and Angela Reinhardt.The family is planning a Memorial Service for the future, please check back with this website for any update.Washburn & Dorsey...
Dallas Ramsey Powell, 75
Apr 28, 2024
Dallas Ramsey Powell, 75, of Morganton, died Sunday, April 28, 2024.She was the widow of Paul Junior Powell, and daughter of the late Carmen Monroe Ramsey and Ola Mae White Ramsey. She was also preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Powell.She is survived by her son, Tim Powell of Glen Alpine; her daughters, Angela Price of Cherryville, and Lisa...
Diane Watson McEnnerney, 79
Apr 14, 2024
Diane Watson McEnnerney, 79, of the Westminister Community, died Sunday, April 14, 2024.She was the widow of Matthew Leo McEnnerney and a daughter of the late George and Beuna Watson. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Watson; and a sister, Sally Kuhn. For many years, Diane was a musician and playwright with the Rutherford County Arts...
Donald Tyree, 67
Apr 12, 2024
Donald Royce Tyree, 67, of Ellenboro, died Friday, April 12, 2024.Don was born on March 12, 1957 in Whitesburg, Kentucky, and was a son of the late James Ira Tyree and Mary Webb Tyree. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Donald married Ruth E. Walters of Tiffin, Ohio, the love...
Libby Butler Queen, 77
Apr 6, 2024
Libby Butler Queen, 77, of Sunshine, died Saturday, April 6, 2024.Libby was the widow of Ben Queen, Jr. and a daughter of the late Roy and Bonnie Fortune Butler. Libby was also preceded in death by a daughter, Melanie Queen Blackwell. She was a longtime member of First Broad Baptist Church, where she served as pianist for 60 years; and...
Ramona Adeline Suttles
Mar 19, 2024
Infant Ramona Adeline Suttles, of Golden Valley, died Tuesday, March 19, 2024.She is survived by her mother, Crystal Dawn Suttles Keeter; her sisters, Zoe Kate Keeter and Judy Hannah Keeter; her brothers, Randy Beam Suttles, Arthur Dean Suttles, and William Hunter Keeter; her grandparents, Ramona and Randy Crump; grandfather William Suttles; great grandfather Robert Hudson; great grandparents Ella Mae Suttles...
Joseph Kozma, 84
Mar 9, 2024
Joseph “Joe” Kozma of Spindale, NC, at the age of 84, left his earthly home and went to be with our Lord Jesus on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Born in Somlóvásárhely, Hungary to his late parents Jozsef and Klara Kozma, Joseph was one of eight siblings. He escaped Hungary at the age of 17 on January 17, 1957, shortly after the...
Paul Jake Toney, 88
Mar 7, 2024
Paul Jake Toney, 88, of Bostic, died Thursday, March 7, 2024. He was the widower of Imogene Lovelace Toney, and a son of the late John Henry Toney and Mallie Mae McCurry Toney. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Jack Toney, Daisy Toney, Zora Belle Randall and Sue Brooks. Paul was longtime sheriff's deputy and animal control officer with...
Patsy Hall Padgett, 76
Feb 23, 2024
Patsy Hall Padgett, 76, of Ellenboro, died Friday, February 23, 2024.
She was the daughter of the late Frank and Geneva Biggerstaff Hall, she was also preceded in death by her husband Junior Padgett; and a sister, Jeanette Randolph. Patsy was a member of Corinth Baptist Church and spent many years substitute teaching in the Rutherford County Schools.
She is survived by...
Delbert Lee Hoyle, 65
Feb 23, 2024
Delbert Lee Hoyle, 65, of Bostic, formerly of Golden Valley, died Friday, February 23, 2024.
He was the son of the late Hershel Lee Hoyle and Fannie Butler Hoyle. He was formerly employed as a supervisor at AG Industries. He was a Baptist. Delbert attended Isothermal Community College where he received a Business Management Degree.
He is survived by his wife, Loretta...
JoAnn Gruppi Harrelson, 89
Feb 21, 2024
JoAnn Gruppi Harrelson, 89, of Caroleen, died Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
She was the widow of Wiley L. Harrelson, Sr., and a daughter of the late John and Carmel Gruppi. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Jarrad Anthony Carroll; her brother, John Gruppi, Jr; and her sisters Clara Farris and Linda Martin. JoAnn was a veteran of the...
Donna King, 70
Feb 20, 2024
Donna Wells “Sparkle” King, 70, of Bostic ended a courageous battle with cancer on February 20, 2024. She was surrounded by love and light during her final days.Born in Randolph County, NC on November 8, 1953, Donna was the middle child of parents, Bill and Ellen Wells, who have since passed on. She was also preceded in death by her...
Bob Jones, 90
Feb 16, 2024
Robert "Bob" Jones, 90, of Ellenboro, died Friday, February 16, 2024.
Bob and his late wife Wilma Poole Jones were married for 67 years. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Kate Keever Jones; his siblings, Arthur Lee Jones, Pink Jones, Clifford Jones, Jerry Jones, Charles Jones, Ray Keever, Rev. David Jones, Ted Jones, John Jones, Katie...
Don Stiver, 72
Feb 13, 2024
Don Stiver, 72, of Bostic, died Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
Don was the son of the late William Albert Stiver and Loretta Marie Linkhauer Stiver.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Stiver; his children, Shelly Potter of New Smyrna Beach, FL, Holly Stewart and her husband Ron, of of Carlsbad, CA, Joseph Stiver and his wife Sarah, of Bostic, Ephraim Stiver...
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