Obituary Listing
William Douglas Crump, 51
Mar 10, 2022
William Douglas Crump, 51, of Golden Valley, died Thursday, March 10, 2022.
He was the son of Betty Walker Crump of Golden Valley and the late Douglas Crump. He was self employed roofer. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Tracy Crump.
He is survived by his girlfriend, Jodi Smoker; his brothers, Randy Crump...
Harce Jones, 82
Mar 9, 2022
Harce L. Jones, 82, of Bostic, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022.
He was son of the late Charles E. Jones and Merlie Lee Jones. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Nollie Jones, Joe Jones, Floyd Jones, and Jack Jones; and sisters, Mary White, Patsy Clark, and Mildred Jones.
He is survived by his son, Eddie Jones of...
Carol Brackett Bumgarner, 87
Mar 8, 2022
Carol Brackett Bumgarner, 87, of Golden Valley, died Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
Carol was the daughter of the late Fred and Vonnie Houser Brackett. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Darl, George, and James Brackett; and a son-in-law, Doug Cook. She was a member of First Broad Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 70...
Scott R. Morrow, 86
Mar 6, 2022
Scott R. Morrow, 86, of Forest City, died Sunday, March 6, 2022.
Scott was the widower of Wilma Ruth Morrow, and a son of the late Arthur and Myrtle Haulk Morrow. He was also preceded in death by his son, Mark Morrow; and a daughter, Terry Lynn Morrow. He worked at Florence Mill until his retirement and served in the...
Adam Scoggins, 41
Mar 5, 2022
On March 5, 2022 this world lost the most generous, kind hearted human being that ever lived. Ronald Adam Scoggins, age 41, lived life on his terms and left us way too soon. After years of heart ache and trauma, his heart just stopped beating, on a random day, on a random road. He needed rest and God called him...
Bill Hutchins, 66
Feb 22, 2022
William "Bill" Dennis Hutchins,Jr., 66, of the Washburn Community, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022.
He was a son of the late Dennis and Ann P. Hutchins. He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law Edward Washburn. Bill attended Elon College and graduated from Spartanburg Technical College. He was employed for 43 years as a Radiologic Technologist and was...
Jim Wantuch, 71
Feb 19, 2022
Jim Wantuch, 71, of Bostic, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022
He was the son of the late Aloysius and Geraldine Wantuch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Timothy Wantuch.
Jim was born and raised in South Bend, IN. He attended college in Indiana and started a family in South Bend before moving...
Joyce Marks Harris, 84
Feb 19, 2022
Joyce Marks Harris, 84, of Forest City, died Saturday, February 19, 2022.
She was the daughter of the late Clifford and Essie Martin Crowe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Jerry Marks; her sister, Ann Crowe; and her brother, Van Crowe. Joyce worked a variety of places to support her two young...
Melody Spooner Skillman, 67
Feb 19, 2022
Melody Spooner Skillman, 67, of Bostic, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022. at her residence after battling a lengthy illness.
She was a daughter of the late Milton Spooner and Lorena Cannon Spooner, who had resided in Fox Lake, IL. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Richard Spooner, Linda Spooner, Patrick Spooner, and...
Harvey Hoyle, 79
Feb 18, 2022
Harvey Hoyle, 79, of Rutherfordton, died Friday, February 18, 2022.
He was the son of the late Ruffin and Mary Magdalene Hoyle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Tracy Keeter; a brother, Russell Hoyle, and a sister, Ida Hoyle.
He is survived by his daughter, Sharon Hoyle Jones of Williamston, SC; his sisters,...
Mattie Elizabeth Dills "Beth" Pettit, 74
Feb 18, 2022
Mattie Elizabeth Dills "Beth" Pettit, 74, of Forest City, died Friday, February 18, 2022.
She was the widow of James Dale Pettit, and a daughter of the late Marvin E. Dills and Ella Mae Millwood Dills. She was also preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Michelle Pettit. Beth was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County and a 1965 graduate of...
Sheila Boone Wells, 68
Feb 17, 2022
Sheila Boone Wells, 68, of the Cane Creek Community, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 17, 2022.
A native of Yancey County, she was the daughter of the late Tillman and Mary Boone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Sandra Deal and Teresa Harvey; and a brother, Jim Boone. Sheila...

Robert Padgett, 60
Feb 14, 2022
Robert Padgett, 60, of Ellenboro, died Monday, February 14, 2022.
He was the son of the late James Taylor Padgett and Ellie Helen Mills Padgett. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Rev. Terry Padgett.
He is survived by his nieces, Dawn Wishion and her husband Tommy, of Ellenboro, and Elizabeth Padgett Cook and her fiancee Jacob Mincey,...
Pamela Darlene Lowery, 63
Feb 13, 2022
Pamela Darlene Lowery, 63, of Ellenboro, died Sunday, February 13, 2022.
She was the daughter of Hazel Lowery of Rutherfordton and the late Garland Briscoe Lowery, Sr. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Holly Joanna Mathis. Pamela worked for many years in the Rutherford County School system as a teacher's assistant and loved...
Margaret Sadie Cook Brackett, 85
Feb 11, 2022
Margaret Sadie Cook Brackett, 85, of Golden Valley, died Friday, February 11, 2022.
She was the widow of George Edwin Brackett, Sr., and a daughter of the late Rev. Ottis and Vassie Towery Cook. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Judy Hunt; her son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Rita Brackett; 2 grandchildren, Joseph Hunt and Candace Brackett;...
Kathy Diane Peacock, 68
Feb 4, 2022
Kathy Diane Peacock, 68, of Chesnee, died Friday, February 4, 2022 at Spartanburg Restorative Care.
She was the daughter of the late Marie Jones Terry and Ferl Bourque. She was also preceded in death by 4 sisters, Jean Black, Mary Bennick, Joyce Lee, Helen Lott.
She is survived by her husband, Larry Peacock; her 3 sons, Tim Peacock and his...
Margaret Burke, 88
Feb 3, 2022
Margaret Ford Burke, 88, of Bostic, died Thursday, February 3, 2022.
She was the daughter of the late G.R. Deviney and Daisy Deviney. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Fred Ford; and a brother, Rev. Ray Deviney; and a sister, Bertha Williams. Margaret was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church.
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Wayne Roger Jenkins, 76
Jan 31, 2022
Wayne Roger Jenkins, 76, of Bostic, died Monday, January 31, 2022.
He was the son of the late Alfred and Fleurdelis McMillan Jenkins, and he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Gina Mullins.
He is survived by his sons, Kelly Stevens and his wife Joye, of Bostic, and Ashley Lee and his wife Mary Catherine, of Huntsville, AL;...
Matthew Leo McEnnerney, 79
Jan 24, 2022
Matthew Leo McEnnerney, 79, of Westminister Community, died Monday, January 24, 2022.
He was the son of the late Leo and Rosaleen McEnnerney. Matthew was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and served for 50 years as Director of the Rutherford County Arts Council.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Watson McEnnerney; his sons, Devin McEnnerney and his...
John David Harrill III, 53
Jan 10, 2022
John David Harrill III, 53, of Ellenboro, died Monday, January 10, 2022.
He was the son of John David Harrill, Jr. of Forest City, and Elizabeth Harrill of Ellenboro. In addition to his parents, he was survived by his sisters, Shaun Toney of Spindale and Ann Morgan of Albemarle.
Cremation service provided by Washburn & Dorsey Funeral and Cremation Service.