Obituary Listing
Emma Sue Ayers, 89
Apr 15, 2025
Emma Sue Ayers, 89, of Ellenboro, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Emma Sue was the widow of Jack Ayers and the daughter of the late P.R. and Kate Keever Jones. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Annie Bell Robbins and Katie Lou...
Millie Lovelace, 83
Apr 11, 2025
Millie Lovelace, 83, of Bostic, died Friday, April 11, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Jessie Lovelace, and was also preceded in death by her brothers, Bobby Richard Lovelace, Thomas Clayton Lovelace, and Robert Dean Lovelace. She was a member of Plainview Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Clyde Lovelace; and her nieces and nephews.
A Memorial...
Janet Turner, 68
Apr 8, 2025
Janet Turner, 68, of Golden Valley, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
She was the widow of J.C. Turner, and a daughter of the late James and Louise Atchley. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Ledbetter and her brother Billy Atchley. She was a dedicated member of Fairview Baptist Church.
She was a...
Norman Ray Padgett Sr., 85
Mar 29, 2025
Norman Ray Padgett, Sr., 85, of Ellenboro, died Saturday, March 29, 2025.
He was the widower of Freda Mae Brown Padgett, and a son of the late Walter "Bus" Padgett and Cordie Goforth Padgett. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Gossett. Norman served for many years as Sheriff's Deputy with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Department, and also...
Pam Sisk, 66
Mar 28, 2025
Pam Sisk, 66, of Bostic, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2025 at her home.
Pam was the daughter of the late Willie and Martha Stacey Blanton. She was a 1976 graduate of East Rutherford High School.
Pam was a devoted Christian who always put her family and others first. No matter where she went, people found peace and comfort in...
Ethel Brackett, 76
Mar 26, 2025
Ethel Brackett, 76, of Forest City, died Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Curtis Hoover Brackett, Sr. and Jessie Mae Lane Brackett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Janie Brackett Sanders; and a brother, Curtis Hoover "Butch" Brackett, Jr. Ethel was a member of First Broad Baptist Church and...
Richard Laxton Allen, 64
Mar 25, 2025
Richard Laxton Allen, 64, of Sunshine, died Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
He was the son of Linda Duncan Allen of Sunshine and the late Ronnie W. Allen. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Allen. Richard worked at Mastercraft, Stonecutter, and later retired from Hamrick Mill in Gaffney. He was a graduate of McDowell...
Elizabeth Flack Harrill, 84
Mar 23, 2025
Elizabeth Flack Harrill, 84, of Ellenboro, died Sunday, March 23, 2025.
She was the widow of John David Harrill, Jr. and a daughter of the late Roswell Elmore Flack and Thelma Elizabeth Whisnant Flack. She was also preceded in death by her stepson, John David Harrill III; and a brother, Robert McClain Flack. Elizabeth was a member of Oak Grove United...
Janie Brackett Sanders, 68
Mar 14, 2025
Janie Brackett Sanders, 68, of Forest City, died Friday, March 14, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Curtis Hoover Brackett, Sr. and Jessie Mae Lane Brackett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Curtis Hoover "Butch" Brackett, Jr.. Janie had worked at White Oak Manor, National Textiles, and Rutherford Life Services. She was...
Betty Ramsey Richards, 81
Mar 5, 2025
Betty Ramsey Richards, 81, of Inman, SC, died Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Clyde and Ruth Mayse Ramsey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Ann Gilreath and Marie Smith; and a brother, James Ramsey. She had been a seamstress at Skyland Textiles (Buster Brown), a lab technician...
Alexander Nieves Jr., 6
Mar 1, 2025
Alexander Nieves Jr., 6, of Ellenboro, died Saturday, March 1, 2025.
He survived by his parents, Alexander Nieves, Sr. and Kirsten Fabio; his brothers, Nahdeem Nieves and Alexander Nieves; his sisters, Amiya Marcelle, Nadisha Nieves, Alyssa Marcelle, KaAlliyah Nieves, Kyla Marcelle, Layla O'Reilly, Nadirah Nieves, Nyah O'Reilly, Arianna Joseph, Jaslynn Joseph, McKenzie Nieves, and Kirsten Nieves; his maternal grandfather, Vernon M....
Tisha Michelle Suttles, 43
Feb 24, 2025
Tisha Michelle Suttles, 43, of Spindale, died Monday, February 24, 2025.
She was the daughter of Johnny Suttles of Walland, TN and the late Gail Lynn Hunt Warlick. Tisha was a member of Cooper Springs Congregational Holiness Church.
In addition to her father, she is survived by her daughters, Cassidy Denny and McKenzie Denny, of Seymour, TN; her son, Allen Kaine Jennings...
James Larry Powell, 77
Feb 2, 2025
Larry Powell, 77, of Mooresboro, entered Heaven Sunday, February 2, 2025.
Larry was born on April 16, 1947, to Horace and Jeanette Robbs Powell and grew up in Golden Valley. Upon graduating high school in 1965, Larry was drafted in the Army and served with distinction during the Vietnam War. Shortly after finishing his service, he began his career at Duke...
Jasper Luther Yelton, Sr.
Jan 8, 2025
Jasper Luther Yelton, Sr., 74, of Golden Valley, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
He was the son of the late J.E. and Prue Parker Yelton, and was born on November 19, 1950. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Gail S. Yelton and...
Janice Greenlee Taylor, 64
Dec 23, 2024
Janice Greenlee Taylor, 64, of Bostic, died Monday, December 23, 2024.
She was the daughter of the late George Dewey Greenlee Sr., and Jettie Lee Toney Greenlee. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Helen Greenlee Champion and a granddaughter, Hannah Kuykendall.
She is survived by her husband, Sam Taylor, Jr.; one brother George Dewey "Bud" Greenlee Jr.; her children...
Marty McFarland, 51
Dec 21, 2024
Marty McFarland, 51, of Casar, died Saturday, December 21, 2024.
Marty was a member of First Broad Baptist Church.
He is survived by his parents, William and Margaret McFarland; his sister, Melissa Hacker of Bessemer City; his uncle, Vickie David Ross of Lawndale; and his nephews, Joshua Price and Matthew Price of Cherryville.
The family is planning a private service.
Washburn & Dorsey Funeral...
Marty Campbell, Sr., 61
Dec 18, 2024
Marty Campbell, Sr., 61, of Rutherfordton, died Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
He was the son of the late Howard and Nancy Campbell.
Marty is survived by his son, Chris Campbell and his wife Nicole, of Rutherfordton; his sister, Beth Campbell Dorsey and her husband Troy, of North Myrtle Beach, SC; his brother, Van Campbell and his wife Johanna, of Spindale; there are...
Jackie Taylor Toney, 83
Dec 18, 2024
Jackie Taylor Toney, 83, of Ellenboro, died Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
She was the widow of Roger Doyle Toney, and a daughter of the late Jack and Lois Mahaffee Taylor. Jackie was a member of Corinth Baptist Church and operated a home daycare for many years.
She is survived by her son, Roger Edward "Eddie" Toney and his wife Michelle, of Ellenboro;...
Andy Perkey, 67
Dec 6, 2024
Andy Perkey, 67, of Golden Valley, died Friday, December 6, 2024.
He is survived by his daughters, Lee Ann Saddler of Bristol, TN, and Amanda Greer of Bristol, VA.
No service will be held.
Washburn & Dorsey Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of cremation service.
Kimberly Anne Carter, 59
Dec 6, 2024
Kimberly Anne Carter, 59, of Ellenboro, died Friday, December 6, 2024.
She was the daughter of Alice Carter of Gastonia and the late Calvin Carter. She was also preceded in death by her longtime friend, Detlef Hudson. Kim was a very dedicated member of Big Springs Baptist Church, and loved her church family. She was an avid reader and made entries...
