Obituary Listing
Amy T. Williams, 68
Jul 4, 2022
Amy T. Williams, 68, of Rutherfordton, died Monday, July 4, 2022.
She was the daughter of the late Sunshine and John Wilkes Tedder, Sr., in addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Catherine Tedder Arndt and Mary Evelyn Tedder.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry Williams; her daughter, Mary Catherine Ewart and her husband...
Linda Keeter Stone, 63
Jul 4, 2022
Linda Keeter Stone, 63, of Rutherfordton, died Monday, July 4, 2022.
She was the daughter of the late Willie James Keeter and Betty Keeter Robinson.
She is survived by her son, Michael Stone of Rutherfordton; her sisters, Nancy Velazquez of Hendersonville, Cathy Spencer and her husband Robert, of Harris, and Rebecca Terry of Mooresboro; her 2 brothers, Jesse James Keeter...
Kenneth Wayne "Lil Wayne" Melton, Jr.
Jun 28, 2022
Kenneth Wayne "Lil Wayne" Melton, Jr., 49, of Ellenboro, died Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Atrium Health Cleveland.
He was the son of Wayne Melton, Sr. of Ellenboro and the late Yvonne Mace Melton. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his sister, Misty Dawn Melton. Wayne attended Rutherford Life Services in Spindale. He loved cats,...
Jamie Van Horn Scarbrough, 70
Jun 27, 2022
Jamie Van Horn Scarbrough, 70, of Forest City, passed away, June 27, 2022 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center after a period of declining health.
Jamie was born in Catawba County on January 25, 1952 and was the daughter of the late James M. Van Horn and Ila "Betty" Goodman Van Horn. She was also preceded in death by her father-in-law,...
Melissa Jean McFarland Hill, 87
Jun 16, 2022
Melissa Jean McFarland Hill, 87, of Golden Valley, died Thursday, June 16, 2022.
She was the widow of Coy J. Hill, and a daughter of the late John and Eliza McFarland. She was also preceded in death by a son, Clyde Hill. Jean was a member of First Broad Baptist Church, and had worked for many years at both Shadowline...
Lox Eugene Ayers, 91
Jun 7, 2022
Lox Eugene Ayers, 91, of Bostic, died Tuesday, June 7, 2022.
He was the widower of Ann Ayers, and a son of the late George and Daisy Vickers Ayers. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jack Ayers and Jay Max "Pete" Ayers. Lox retired from Cone Mills and was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. He...
Paulette Allison, 63
Jun 4, 2022
Paulette Allison, 63, of Bostic, died Saturday, June 4, 2022.
She was the daughter of the late Robert Eugene Allison and Guynell Adair. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Stanley Ray Allison; and grandchildren, Caleb Hunter Toney, Raphael McEnnerney, Angel Davis and Lennox Davis. She was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church.
She is survived by her...
Carson Rogers, 61
Jun 2, 2022
Carson Rogers, 61, of Bostic, died Thursday, June 2, 2022.
Carson was the son of the late Jack and Polly Fitch Rogers.
He is survived by his daughters, Abby Finnan and her husband Matthew, of Rutherfordton, and Amanda Rogers of Bostic; his sister, Mary Ann Johnson of Burlington; there are 2 grandchildren, Jaiden Rogers and Brielle Finnan.
No service will...
Margie Gettys, 84
May 30, 2022
Margie Richards Gettys, 84, of Ellenboro, died Monday, May 30, 2022.
She was the daughter of the late Clemmie and Leila Richards. Margie was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. May 31st would have been Margie and Frank's 65th Wedding Anniversary.
She is survived by her husband, Frank Gettys; her daughter, Patricia Tipton and her husband Wayne, of Bostic;...
Sue Toney Brooks, 83
May 25, 2022
Sue Toney Brooks, 83, of Mooresboro, died Wednesday, May 25, 2022.
She was the widow of James Edwin Brooks, and a daughter of the late John Henry Toney and Mallie McCurry Toney. She was also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Kathy Brooks; 2 sisters, Zora Randall and Daisy Toney; and a brother, Jackie Toney. Sue was a faithful member...
Matthew Stilwell, 39
May 21, 2022
Matthew Stilwell, 39, of Henrietta, died Saturday, May 21, 2022.
Matthew was the son of Richard Stilwell of Cucumber, W. VA, and the late Carolyn Ball Stilwell. He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Tara Stilwell; a son, Corey Stilwell of Bryson City; 4 stepsons, A.J. Coffey...
Kenneth Ray Suttle, 59
May 19, 2022
Kenneth Ray Suttle, 59, of Forest City, died Thursday, May 19, 2022.
He was son of Joyce Suttle Lowery of Bostic and the late Bobby Glenn Suttle. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Robert Wayne Suttle and Danny Eugene Suttle. He worked at Greene Boat & Motor for over 25 years, and more...
Gracia Kennedy, 83
May 8, 2022
Gracia Kennedy, 83, of Mooresboro, died Sunday, May 8, 2022.
She was the daughter of the late Julian Sturgis Latham and Carmen Elisa Molinelli Latham. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Julian Latham II. Grace spent her childhood in Washington, DC, but lived most of her life in Rutherford County. She attended George Washington University and Converse...
Martha Gurley Gamble, 83
May 2, 2022
Martha Gurley Gamble, 83, of Bostic, died Monday, May 2, 2022.
She was the widow of Lawson Gamble, and a daughter of the late Rob and Margaret Gurley. She was also preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, Jennifer Selvey and Chad Selvey. Martha was a member of Florence Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughters, Robin Selvey of Bostic,...
Douglas Wayne Lowery, 64
Apr 21, 2022
Douglas Wayne Lowery, 64, of Ellenboro, died Thursday, April 21, 2022.
He was the son of Hazel Lowery of Rutherfordton and the late Garland Briscoe Lowery, Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Pamela Darlene Lowery. He was a graduate of UNC Charlotte.
In addition to his mother he is survived by his...
Ben Queen, Jr.
Mar 21, 2022
Ben Queen, Jr., 78, of Sunshine, died Monday, March 21, 2022.
He was the son of the late Ben and Jewel Jones Queen, in addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Melanie Queen Blackwell. Ben was a member of First Broad Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and a Trustee. He...
Annie Lou Jones, 81
Mar 16, 2022
Annie Lou Jones, 81, of Golden Valley, died Wednesday, March 16, 2022.
She was the widow of Roy Jones, and was also preceded in death by her son, Ricky Jones; a sister, Alice Byrd; and her brothers, Eddie Nelson Smith and James B. Smith. She was a member of First Broad Baptist Church and retired from Milliken Corporation.
She is...
Lawson Gamble, 92
Mar 15, 2022
Lawson Gamble, 92, of Bostic, died Tuesday, March 15, 2022.
He was the son of the late Major Gamble and Margaret Gamble. Lawson was also preceded in death by two grandchildren, Chad Selvey and Jennifer Selvey. He was US Air Force Veteran and member of Florence Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Gamble; his daughters, Robin Selvey...
Allen Reynolds, 88
Mar 13, 2022
Allen Reynolds, 88, of Spindale, died Sunday, March 13, 2022.
He was the son of the late Jeff and Zella Reynolds. Allen worked as a bookkeeper for Blanton Hardware. He was a member of the former First Assembly of God Church.
He is survived by his sister, Hazel Jones of Anderson,SC; nephews, Jeffrey Reynolds and his wife Amelia, of Bostic,...
Chuck Brotzman, 68
Mar 12, 2022
Chuck Brotzman, 68, of Bostic, died Saturday, March 12, 2022.
He was the son of the late Darrell and Martha Brotzman. He was a US Air Force Veteran serving during the Vietnam era.
Chuck is survived by his wife, Nancy Brotzman; his sons, Joe Brotzman and his wife Tiffany, of St. Cloud, FL, and Jim Brotzman of Richmond, TX; a...
