Make sure you are not offline.', password: 'Incorrect name/password combination', tryAgain: 'Try again' }, NavigationAreaParams: { ShowBackToHomeOnInnerPages: true, NavbarSize: -1, NavbarLiveHomePage: 'https://www.washburndorsey.com:8443/', BlockContainerSelector: '.dmBody', NavbarSelector: '#dmNav:has(a)', SubNavbarSelector: '#subnav_main' }, hasCustomCode: true, planID: '7', customTemplateId: 'null', siteTemplateId: 'null', productId: 'DM_DIRECT', disableTracking: false, pageType: 'FROM_SCRATCH', isRuntimeServer: true, isInEditor: false, hasNativeStore: false }; window.Parameters.LayoutID = {}; window.Parameters.LayoutID[window._currentDevice] = 6; window.Parameters.LayoutVariationID = {}; window.Parameters.LayoutVariationID[window._currentDevice] = 5;
Call: 1-828-248-1234
Frank Self Jr., 82, of Sunshine, died Saturday, September 7, 2024.
He was the son of the late Cleatus Frank Self Sr., and Omer Condrey Self. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Billy Ray Self and Garry Fay Self; a sister, Dorothy Ledford; and a his beloved grandson, Cody Beaty. Frank was a dedicated...
Benny Huntt, 64, of Music Row, Golden Valley, NC died Tuesday, August 27, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Henry Sansbury Huntt, III and Celene Orme Schmallenger.
Benny was known for many things by many people during his life. Most will remember him for his gifts of music and making people laugh. He...
On Sunday, August 25th, 2024, Sherry lost her three-year battle with cancer. Sherry was a traveler and an adventurer and now her soul is on a new adventure. Wherever she was and whoever she was with, she made that her happy place as she would relate to and appreciate everyone she met. As a flight attendant, she made new friends...
Doris Deviney Bradley, 86, of Ellenboro, died Saturday, August 24, 2024.
She was the widow of Horace Spencer Bradley and a daughter of the late Noah Odell Deviney and Florence Murray Deviney. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Melvin Neal Bradley and Roy Odell Bradley. She retired from Stonecutter after 30 years of service, and was an active,...
Nona Jean Parker, 53, of Sunshine, died Sunday, August 18, 2024.
She was the daughter of the late CSM Melivin "Gene" Huggins(Retired Army) and Joyce Sailors Huggins. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Linda Popham.
Nona is survived by her husband, Calvin Tate; her daughters, Taryn Evanchuk of Ellenboro, Abby Parker of Tennessee, and Danielle Parker (Danny) of Texas;...
Robert Arnold "Wes" Smith, 78, of Sunshine, died Sunday, August 18, 2024.
He was the son of the late Horace and Bertie Lee Stallings Smith. Wes retired from North Carolina Department of Transportation after many years there.
He is survived by his wife, Jennie Ramsey Smith; his sons, Conway Smith and his wife Misty, of Sunshine, and William Durant Smith and his...
Shirley Dalton Tate, 70, of Forest City, died Sunday, August 4, 2024.
She was the daughter of Loretta Dalton of Forest City, and the late William Dalton, and was also preceded in death by her husband Floyd Elmer Tate III; and a brother, Wayne Dalton.
She is survived by her son, Wesley Murray and his wife Melissa of Sunshine; a stepson, Floyd...
George L. Head, 64, of Lawndale, died Saturday, August 3, 2024.
He was the son of the late George("Junior") and Jeanette Russ Head, and was also preceded in death by a stepson, Christopher St. Clair.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy Head; his stepson, Matthew St. Clair of Dallas; his stepdaughter, Anna Cotton of Shelby; and his sister, Janice Head of...
Nina B. Goforth, 83, of Ellenboro, died Friday, July 19, 2024.
She was the daughter of the late T.R. and Eula Brooks, she was also preceded in death by a infant daughter, Crystal Lynne Goforth. She was a member of Concord Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. Nina taught kindergarten for over 30 years. She was a 1958 graduate...
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, 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, 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 "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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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 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, 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...
359 East Church Street
P.O. Box 190
Bostic, NC 28018
Phone: 1-828-248-1234
Email: wd1998@bellsouth.net
About Us
Obituaries
Planning Ahead
Grief Support
Resources