Obituary Listing
Vernelle Freeman, 89
May 18, 2021
Vernelle Freeman, 89, 0f Bostic, died Tuesday, May 18, 2021. She was the widow of Wade Freeman, and a daughter of the late Joe and Airleen Rayburn Lovelace. Vernelle was a member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Gail Freeman Dotson of Bostic; her sister, Frances Oates of Golden Valley; her grandson, Robert Wade...
Stanley R. Grindstaff, 52
May 15, 2021
Stanley R. Grindstaff, 52, of Forest City, died Saturday, May 15, 2021. He was the son of the late Harry and Evelyn Barrier Grindstaff, in addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Arthur Grindstaff. Stanley worked with Harris-Teeter for over 30 years, at stores in Forest City, Shelby, and was currently at the store in...
Barry J. Boyles, 72
May 13, 2021
Barry J. Boyles, 72, of Union Mills, died Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late DeVaughn and Corinne Beam Boyles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Lee Waters. Barry had a lifetime commitment to learning, and spent many years as an Instructor at...
Betty Keeter Robinson, 82
May 12, 2021
Betty Keeter Robinson, 82, of Shelby, died Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at her home. She was born on May 6, 1939, a daughter of the late Milton Hawkins and Mae Bishop Hawkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Willie James Keeter, and her second husband, Thomas Robinson. She was a homemaker, and...
June Evelyn Bright Whisnant, 85
May 9, 2021
June Evelyn Bright Whisnant, 85, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021. She was daughter of the late Roy and Loretta Hughes Bright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, James Bright and Bud Bright; and 2 grandchildren, Stephanie Harris and Brandon Lowery. She is survived by a son, Joe Lowery of...
Roy Blanchard, 56
Apr 28, 2021
Roy Blanchard, 56, of Forest City, died Wednesday, April 28, 2021. He was the son of the late Roy and Ann Carver Blanchard. Roy was a member of Adaville Baptist Church and worked the last several years as an electrician with McCurry Electric. He is survived by his wife, Frances Blanchard; 2 stepsons, Eddie Loomis and his wife Chelsea, of...
Betty Lynn Hollifield, 81
Apr 23, 2021
Betty Lynn Moore Hollifield passed away peacefully Friday evening, April 23rd, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born September 12, 1939 in Spartanburg, SC to Calvin and Emily Mason Moore. Betty Lynn grew up on a peach farm in Inman, SC and learned the importance of a strong work ethic at an early age. At the age of six, she was not...
Wilma J. Fortune, 88
Apr 13, 2021
Wilma J. Fortune, 88, of High Point, died Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Wilma attended nursing school at Spartanburg General Hospital, where she found her life's calling and met her future husband, Charlie. They made their home in Gastonia, Washington, DC, and later moved to Greensboro, where they raised two children and attended First Baptist Church....
Barbara Jean Hunt Bumgarner, 87
Apr 9, 2021
Barbara Jean Hunt Bumgarner, 87, of Golden Valley, died Friday, April 9, 2021 at Fair Haven Home, Bostic. She was the widow of Woodrow Bumgarner, and a daughter of the late Lonnie Pinkney Hunt and Vernie Propst Hunt. She was also preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, Randy Bumgarner and Xander Lawson; and 9 siblings. She was a member of...
Jerry Daniel Searcy, 78
Apr 8, 2021
Jerry Daniel Searcy, 78, of Spindale, died Thursday, April 8, 2021. Jerry was the son of the late Dan and Janie Searcy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Moore; and three brothers, Bryson Searcy, Alvin Searcy, and Edgar Searcy. He was a night watchman at Aeroquip for 15 years before his retirement....
Shirley Hudson, 63
Mar 27, 2021
Shirley Hudson, 63, of Forest City, died Saturday, March 27, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Hoover Ben Hudson and Robbie Ellington Hudson. She is survived by her son, Robert Bradley; and her sister, Merrly Hudson of Granite Falls; and her brother, Jack Hudson of Granite Falls. A Graveside Service will be conducted at 3:00 pm Wednesday, March...
Roy Edmond Causby, 64
Mar 24, 2021
Roy Edmond Causby, 64, of Ellenboro, died Wednesday, March 24, 2021 peacefully in the arms of his family at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Roy was born on December 7, 1956, he was the son of Edith Toney Causby and the late Alfred E. Causby. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a...
Steve Thomas Beheler, 67
Mar 16, 2021
Steve Thomas Beheler, 67, of Forest City, died Tuesday, March 16, 2021. He was the son of the late Charles Thomas Beheler and Helen Beheler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Tim Beheler; and a brother-in-law, Earl Holland. Steve retired from CSX Railroad after 33 years of service. He was a member of...
Mildred Hancock Penson, 86
Mar 11, 2021
Mildred Hancock Penson, 86, of Bostic, died Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Fair Haven Home, Bostic. She was the widow of David J. Penson, Sr, and a daughter of the late Jesse and Ethel Hancock. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jeff L. Penson; her brother, Jay Hancock; and a sister, Edna Lovelace. Mildred had retired from...
Norris Penson, 74
Mar 8, 2021
Norris Penson December 9, 1946 to March 8, 2021 Norris Penson, 74 of Bostic, passed away March 8, 2021. Born December 9, 1946, he was the last living child of the late Jay and Emma Penson. In addition to his parents, Norris is preceded in death by his brothers: Jack, Bob, David, Tommy, Charlie, and Mickey Penson; and sisters Helen Guyton,...
Jessica Ann Gohl, 36
Mar 7, 2021
Jessica Ann Gohl, 36, of Spartanburg, died Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of Donna Fletcher and her husband James of Bostic, and the late Timmy Virl Louk. She was also preceded in death by a son, Dillon Gohl, and her grandfather, Donald Ray Reagan, Sr. In addition to her mother and stepfather,...
Sarah Van Dyke Watts, 96
Mar 3, 2021
Sarah Van Dyke Watts, 96, of Bostic, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Sarah was the widow of Carlas Watts, and a daughter of the late Roy and Ellie Van Dyke. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Kathleen Savino, and a brother, Theodore Van Dyke. She was a member of...
Larry Toney, 51
Feb 28, 2021
Larry Brady Toney, 51, of Shelby, died Sunday, February 28, 2021. He was the son of Brenda Andrews of Forest City and the late Larry Toney. Larry was an avid hunter, and enjoying shooting competitions, especially 3 gun shooting and was the Match Director for Walnut Grove 3-Gun. He is survived by his wife, Terry Toney; his stepdaughter, Jennifer Dixon...
Marjorie Street, 80
Feb 25, 2021
Marjorie Lovelace Street, 80, of Rutherfordton, died Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Accordius Healthcare, Rutherfordton. She was the widow of Rev. Carl Ree Street, and a daughter of the late Clifford and Gazzie Lovelace. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jerry Carl Street. She was very active as a pastor's wife and was a charter member of...
Morris J. Bridges, 87
Feb 24, 2021
Morris J. Bridges, 87, of Ellenboro, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021. He was the son of the late Clain and Luna Bridges. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Joann Putnam Bridges; and his son, Kenneth Bridges; and 2 brothers, Jerry Bridges and Sam Bridges. Morris was a member of Walls Baptist Church. He is survived by his daughters,...
