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Helen Oates Grayson, 90

Helen Oates Grayson, 90

Jan 19, 2021

Mrs. Helen Oates Grayson, 90, of Golden Valley, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Accordius Health, Rutherfordton. She was the widow of Guy Harold Grayson, and a daughter of the late Harry Gunter Oates, Sr. and Gertrude Dotson Oates. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Harry G. "Bud" Oates, Jr.. She was a member of Fairview Baptist...

Marilyn  Camby Long, 72

Marilyn Camby Long, 72

Jan 10, 2021

Marilyn Camby Long, 72, of Bostic, died Sunday, January 10, 2021 after a hard fought battle against Covid 19. She was a daughter of the late Nathan and Margaret Proctor Camby. Marilyn grew up in the Green Hill community and was a member of Green Hill Baptist Church where her love for the Lord was instilled.  She continued her enthusiasm for...

Robert Steven Lovelace, 75

Robert Steven Lovelace, 75

Jan 6, 2021

Mr. Robert Steven Lovelace, 75, of Knoxville, TN, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021. He was the son of the late Robert and Cora Lee Lovelace. He is survived by his wife, Marion McDaniel Lovelace; his daughters, Julie Davis, and Brooke Saul and her husband Ben, all of Knoxville; his sister, Linda Couch and her husband Jim, of Forest City; and...

Larry  Horn, 64

Larry Horn, 64

Jan 4, 2021

Mr. Larry Edwin Horn, 64, of Ellenboro, died Monday, January 4, 2021. Larry was the son of the late Ed and Dixie Horn. He had worked for Cone Mills, Burlington Industries, and Goforth Exterminators. He was a member of Sandy Level Baptist Church. He is survived by his brothers, Gary Horn and wife Beverly of Kings Mountain, and Terry Horn...

Naomi Murray Millwood, 47

Naomi Murray Millwood, 47

Dec 27, 2020

Naomi Murray Millwood, 47, of Bostic, died Sunday December 27, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Betty White Murray. She was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church where she served as Minister of Music. A 1991 Graduate of East Rutherford High School, she received her Registered Nursing degree in 1993, and her Bachelor of Nursing Degree...

Ruby Patterson Dockery, 87

Ruby Patterson Dockery, 87

Dec 21, 2020

Mrs. Ruby Patterson Dockery, 87, of Bostic, died Monday, December 21, 2020. Ruby was the daughter of the late Alexander and Clara Long Patterson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved son, James Michael Ellington; and her sister, Louise Patterson Goode. She was a member of Cedar Grove UMC and attended Sunshine UMC. She...

Gail Franklin, 69

Gail Franklin, 69

Dec 19, 2020

Mrs. Gail Franklin, 69, of Forest City, died Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. She was the widow of Stephen Dale Franklin, and a member of Golden Valley Missionary Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Connie Goode and her husband Mike, of Forest City; her 6 sisters;  grandchildren, Morgan Goode, Michael Goode, and Brittany Buckner; and...

Wilma Ruth Morrow, 79

Wilma Ruth Morrow, 79

Dec 15, 2020

Wilma Ruth Morrow, 79, of Forest City, died Tuesday, December 15, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Alton and Mary Shelton Moss, she was also preceded in death by a an infant daughter, Terry Lynn Morrow. She was a member of Main Street Baptist Church and Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. Wilma loved cross stitching, crossword puzzles, making cakes -...

Millie Jean "Mickey" Deese Hennessee, 87

Millie Jean "Mickey" Deese Hennessee, 87

Dec 14, 2020

Mrs. Millie Jean "Mickey" Deese Hennessee, 87, of Bostic, died Monday, December 14, 2020. She was the widow of Earl E. Hennessee and a daughter of the late Claude and Annie Hall Deese. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Homer Deese, Margaret Ray, Paul Deese, Gaynell Parker, Revonda Conner, Wallace Deese, and Norman Deese. Mickey had retired...

Martha Stacey Blanton, 80

Martha Stacey Blanton, 80

Dec 11, 2020

Mrs. Martha Stacey Blanton, 80, of Bostic, died Friday, December 11, 2020. She was the widow of Willie Nash Blanton, and a daughter of the late Harvey and Mary Barnette Stacey. She was also preceded in death by 5 brothers, Robert, Raymond, Ralph, Roy, and Jessie Stacey; and 2 sisters, Ruth Weeks and Barbara Waddell. Martha retired from Rutherford Hospital...

Steve "Pete" Roberson, 63

Steve "Pete" Roberson, 63

Dec 10, 2020

Mr. Steve "Pete" Roberson, 63, of Forest City, died Thursday, December 10, 2020. He was the widower of Diane Brigman Roberson, and was the son of the late Tom and Irene Queen Roberson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Clevie Roberson. Steve was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church, and had worked at Stonecutter for 23...

Judy Brackett Hunt, 59

Judy Brackett Hunt, 59

Dec 9, 2020

Mrs. Judy Brackett Hunt, 59, of Golden Valley, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 following a period of declining health and illness. She was the daughter of Margaret Cook Brackett of Golden Valley and the late George Edwin Brackett, Sr.. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Lee "Bubba" Hunt; a brother, George...

Johnny Lee "Rainbo" Sisk, 70

Johnny Lee "Rainbo" Sisk, 70

Dec 4, 2020

Mr. Johnny Lee "Rainbo" Sisk, 70, of Forest City, died Friday, December 4, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, Forest City. He was the son of the late Carl and Emma Lee Sisk. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Jean Toney; and his brothers, Lee Sisk and Charles Sisk. He was...

Joyce Suttle Brandle, 78

Joyce Suttle Brandle, 78

Nov 29, 2020

Mrs. Joyce Suttle Brandle, 78, of Golden Valley, died Sunday, November 29, 2020. Joyce was the daughter of the late Robert and Gaynell Deese Suttle, and was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Barbara Dixon and Linda Allen; and 2 brothers, Bobby Suttle and Ronnie Suttle. She went to Sunshine School and later graduated with her high school diploma...

Betty  Houser Robertson, 86

Betty Houser Robertson, 86

Nov 21, 2020

Mrs. Betty Jean Houser Robertson, 86, of Bostic, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the SECU Hospice House in Forest City. Betty was born December 21, 1933, a daughter of the late J.C. and Minnie Houser. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by all of her siblings, James, Buster, and Bill Houser and Eva Mae...

Joan  Walls, 87

Joan Walls, 87

Nov 21, 2020

Mrs. Joan Walls, 87, of Elmcroft Assisted Living of Newton, died Saturday, November 21, 2020. No services will be held. .Washburn & Dorsey Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of cremation service for Mrs. Walls.

Peggy Wright, 74

Peggy Wright, 74

Nov 20, 2020

Peggy Wright, 74, of Bostic, died Friday, November 20, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Sarah Freeman, and was also preceded in death by a brother, Neal Freeman. Peggy was an elementary school teacher and taught most of her 34 years at Forest City Elementary. She was an active member of Second Baptist Church of Rutherfordton,...

Gertrude "Trudy" Towery, 96

Gertrude "Trudy" Towery, 96

Nov 15, 2020

Gertrude "Trudy" Towery, 96, of Broadway, NC, formerly of Sunshine, died Sunday, November 15, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Emma Towery. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Shirley Hastings, Elizabeth Freeman, and Dorothy Wood; and 2 of her brothers, Junior Towery and Bobby Towery. Trudy was retired from...

Charles  Smith, 70

Charles Smith, 70

Nov 4, 2020

Mr. Charles Porter Smith, 70, of Golden Valley, went to his heavenly home on  Wednesday, November 4, 2020. He was the son of the late Porter and Bertha Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Amber Rebecca Lynn Smith; 2 grandchildren, Caleb Blanchfield and Amanda Blanchfield; 2 sisters, Betty Ramsey and Clovie White; and...

Robert Earl  "Bob" Watts, 76

Robert Earl "Bob" Watts, 76

Oct 30, 2020

Mr. Robert Earl "Bob" Watts, 76, of Bostic, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020. He was the son of the late Jay Earlis Watts and Doris Irene Crowe Watts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Billy Wayne Watts and Jerry Douglas Watts. He was a graduate of East Rutherford High School. Robert...

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