Obituary Listing
Jimmie Houser, 84
Oct 24, 2021
Jimmie Houser, 84, of Golden Valley, died Sunday, October 24, 2021.
He was the son of the late Vernie Houser and was a member of First Broad Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Cook Houser; his sons, Scott Houser and his wife Robyn, of Golden Valley, and Clint Houser and his wife Courtney, of Shiloh; his daughter, Tracy Houser...
Tim Chapman, 41
Oct 24, 2021
Timothy (Tim) Mack Chapman, 41, of Bostic, died Sunday, October 24, 2021.
Tim Chapman was larger than life. He never met a stranger. Those who knew him loved him. They also know that there is no way to describe the impact he had on each and every person he came in contact with. He was every child’s favorite Uncle Tim....
Rev. Terry Padgett
Oct 19, 2021
Rev. Terry Padgett, 63, of Ellenboro, died Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Atrium Health, Shelby.
His wife, Aurora Edith Padgett died on October 3, 2021. He was the son of the late Ellie Helen Padgett and James Taylor Padgett, and was also preceded in death by a brother, Ricky Padgett. Terry was a Baptist Minister for 25 years, and had served...
Betty Houser Cromer, 89
Oct 15, 2021
Betty Houser Cromer, 89, of Mooresboro, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at Hospice at Wendover.
A native of Cliffside, she was the loving wife of the late James "Snook" Cromer for 68 years, and a daughter of the late Henry Ealon Houser and Amy Beason Houser. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Kathie Mae Buckner
Oct 11, 2021
Kathie Mae Buckner, 58, of 219 Holland Street, Forest City, died Monday, October 11, 2021.
She was the daughter of the late Etta Lee Blanton and Sherman Eugene Blanton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Malcolm Bruce Landers III. She was a member of the 1981 Class of East Rutherford, and a member of...
Phil Cooke, 67
Oct 4, 2021
Mr. Philip Dale Cooke, 67, of Washburn Community passed on Monday, October 4, 2021 due to a tragic accident. Phil was the son of the late Delbert and Versey Cooke of Shelby, N.C. Phil was a retired educator. He earned Bachelors and Masters degrees from Gardner Webb University, where he pitched baseball for the Bulldogs. Phil began his career as...
Aurora Edith Padgett, 59
Oct 3, 2021
Aurora Edith Padgett, 59, of Ellenboro, died Sunday, October 3, 2021.
Aurora was the wife of Rev. Terry Padgett, who died on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by a sister, Nicolasa E. Mitchell. She was a member of Piney Mountain Baptist Church, where she could be found working in the nursery most Sundays.
She is survived by...
Spencer Wayne Davis, 71
Sep 25, 2021
Spencer Wayne Davis, 71, of Bostic, died Saturday, September 25, 2021. He was the son of the late Henry L. Davis, Jr. and Estelle Foster Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry L. Davis, Sr., Mary Lancaster Davis, Vance H. Foster, and Clara Weast Foster; and his brother, Samuel Foster Davis. Spencer...
Freda Mae Brown Padgett, 78
Sep 25, 2021
Freda Mae Brown Padgett, 78, of Bostic, died Saturday, September 25, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Alice Brown, and was also preceded in death by grandsons Blake and Brandon Wright. Freda was a member of First Baptist Church of Bostic for 48 years, and had retired from Sara Lee Knit Products. She is survived by her husband,...
Ricky Lee Edney, 66
Sep 23, 2021
Ricky Lee Edney, 66, of Bostic, went home to the Lord Thursday, September 23, 2021. He was a beloved husband, son, father, grandfather and brother. He is survived by his loving wife, Jeanna Merchant Edney. Ricky retired from Parker-Hannafin after 34 years and was a graduate of Chase High School. He was an very active member of First Baptist Church of...
Lois Butler Eplee, 79
Sep 23, 2021
Lois Butler Eplee, 79, of Bostic, died Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Holly Springs Senior Citizens Home. She was the widow of Kenneth "Ken" Eplee and a daughter of the late Cleo Millwood Butler. She was also preceded in death by a son, Mark Eplee; her sisters, Myrtle Williams and Mary Earley; and her brothers, Cecil Butler, Leroy Butler, and...
Carol Randolph Jones, 67
Sep 22, 2021
Carol Randolph Jones, 67, of Bostic, died Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Atrium Health, Shelby. She was the daughter of the late Nat and Louise Randolph. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Rickey Randolph. Carol worked for many years at Ellenboro School. She is survived by her husband, Darrell Lynn Jones; her daughter, Jessica Dee Jones of...
Cheri Montique Spears Skidmore, 52
Sep 17, 2021
Cheri Montique Spears Skidmore, 52, of Ellenboro, died Friday, September 17, 2021 at Ruby Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Freda Spears. Cheri had worked lately as a Travel Nurse, but previously had worked many years at St. Luke's Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Dewey Skidmore; her son, Sammy Romney, of...
Eunice Morrison Hughes, 90
Sep 11, 2021
Eunice Morrison Hughes, 90, of Union Mills, died Saturday, September 11, 2021. She was the widow Bob E. Hughes and a daughter of the late Ross and Cleo Morrison. Eunice was born in the Cane Creek Community, graduated from Mt. Vernon School and was a member of Westminister Baptiist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Diane Bailey and her husband...
Donnie Tessnear, 55
Sep 10, 2021
Donnie Tessnear, 55, of Bostic, died Friday, September 10, 2021 at Atrium Health, Shelby. Donnie was the son of Don and Louise Tessnear of Bostic. He was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, and a member of the Pro Logger's Association. He was the owner of Tessnear Logging. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Glenda F....
Harold Dean Roberts, Sr., 81
Sep 6, 2021
Harold Dean Roberts, Sr., died Monday, September 6, 2021 at Deer Park in Nebo. He was the widower of Mary "Ruth" Roberts and a son of the late Nelson and Mary Pauline Roberts. He was also preceded in death by a son, Harold "Dean" Roberts,Jr.; 2 sisters, Mary Newson and Sue Roberts; and a brother, Ken Roberts. He was raised in...
William "Bill" White, 92
Sep 2, 2021
William "Bill" White, 93, of Bostic, died Thursday, September 2, 2021. He was the widower of Betty Lou White, and a son of the late Norman and Frances White. Bill served as a Merchant Marine during the Korean War. He is survived by his daughters, Debbie Crowe and Barbra Miller of Golden Valley; his grandchildren, Chrissy Driver, Stevie Miller, Pernie...
Margie Smith Devine, 82
Sep 2, 2021
Margie Smith Devine, 82, died Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. She was the daughter of the late William and Dolly Dalton. She was also preceded in death by her first husband Buddy Ray Smith, and her second husband, George Washington Devine. She was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. She is survived by her...
Norris Edgar "Spud" Murray, 68
Sep 2, 2021
Norris Edgar "Spud" Murray, 68, of Bostic, died Thursday, September 2, 2021. He was the son of the late Rev. Charlie and Ellen Smith Murray, in addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Murray, and a brother-in-law, Arnold Hubbard. Spud worked at PPG for 27 years. He was a loving dedicated father, friend and...
Debra Battle, 64
Sep 1, 2021
Debra Waters Battle, 64, of Forest City, died Wednesday, September 1, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Jacob Weldon Waters and Mary Clonch Waters, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Michael Alan Waters. Debra was the longtime cafeteria manager at Carver Center, and served at other schools in the region. She was a dedicated Pastor's...
