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Michael Gene Green, 62
Oct 29, 2020
Mr. Michael Gene Green, 62, of Bostic, died Thursday, October 29, 2020. Mike was the son of Guynell Green of Bostic and the late Gene Green. He was a Mason and attended Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife Janie Green; his daughters, Lacey Pope and husband Coy, and Victoria Harrison and...
Lavonne Murray, 57
Oct 20, 2020
Miss Lavonne Murray, 57, of Rutherfordton, died Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Donald Harold "Big John" Murray, Sr. and Joann Martin Murray. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepbrother, Brian McKinney and stepmother, Geraldine McKinney Murray. Lavonne was a member of Mt. Harmony...
Helen Irene Pritchard Hoyle, 81
Oct 3, 2020
Mrs. Helen Irene Pritchard Hoyle, 81, of Rutherfordton, died Saturday, October 3, 2020. She was the widow of Robert Hoyle, and a daughter of the late Arby and Gertrude Davis Pritchard. She was also preceded in death by 4 brothers, Carl Lee Pritchard, Clarence Pritchard, Herman Pritchard, and Marvin Pritchard. Irene had worked as a CNA at White Oak in...
Samuel Bridges, 72
Oct 1, 2020
Mr. Samuel Bridges, 72, of Ellenboro, died Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Hospice of The Carolina Foothills. He was the son of the late Clain and Luna Padgett Bridges. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sons, Justin Harrill Bridges, and Samuel Kyle Bridges; a brother, Jerry Fay Bridges; his grandparents, Rev. Charlie H. Padgett,...
Willie Larry West, 67
Sep 30, 2020
Mr. Willie Larry West, 67, of Taylors, SC, died Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital, Greenville, SC. He was the son of the late Willie Lee West and Fannie Belle Crotts West, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Frances West Dixon. He was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church and was a retired truck driver....
Ethel Atchley, 93
Sep 28, 2020
Mrs. Ethel Owens Atchley, 93, of Bostic, died Monday, September 28, 2020 after a brief illness. She was the widow of A.C Atchley, and a daughter of the late Hellon and Callie Owens. Ethel was a member of Brittain Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her daughter, Ann Still of Bostic; her son, Mike Atchley and his wife Ann, of...
Addie Green Hill Medford, 87
Sep 18, 2020
Mrs. Addie Green Hill Medford, 87, of Shelby, went to her heavenly home on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Baxter and Mary Sue Green Millwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles W. Hill, and her second husband Ransom Medford; her son, Gary Dale Hill; 2...
Ann D. Gallant, 76
Sep 17, 2020
Mrs. Ann D. Gallant, 76, of Bostic, died Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. She was the widow of Edward J. Gallant who died in July, and a daughter of the late Norman and Lillian Tibeault, and she was preceded in death by a son, Robert E. Gallant. Ann was an avid camper, and loved sewing and...
Marty Kopec, 59
Aug 30, 2020
Mr. Marty Kopec, 59, of Bostic, died Sunday, August 30, 2020. Marty was the son of Janet Kopec and the late Raymond M. Kopec. He was born in Olean, New York. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brothers, Todd Kopec and his wife Laura, of Allegany, NY, and Dana Kopec and his wife Robin, of Hoschton, GA....
Joseph "Dean" Shehan, 59
Aug 27, 2020
Mr. Joseph "Dean" Shehan, 59, of Ellenboro, died suddenly on Thursday, August 27, 2020. He was the son of the late Joseph Donald Shehan and Magdalene Cuthbertson Shehan. Dean was a CDL truck driver for over 30 years, worked in well drilling, and construction, but recently worked as a security guard. He is survived by his wife of 41 years,...
Keith Allen, 57
Aug 19, 2020
Mr. Keith Allen, 57, of Forest City, died Wednesday, August 19, 2020. Keith was the son of Sandra Millwood Allen of Shelby, and the late James Harold Allen. He was a member of New Beginnings Baptist Church and the Rutherford County Moose Lodge. He was very involved in numerous fundraising activities for Hospice. In addition to his mother, he is...
Marie Lowery, 69
Aug 13, 2020
Mrs. Marie Lowery, 69, of Bostic, died Thursday, August 13, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Ben and Gertrude Weathers, and was also preceded in death by her brother, Alfred Weathers; 2 sisters, Jean Gosnell and Wanda Sherrill; her paternal grandparents, George and Minnie Weathers; and her maternal grandparents, Grady and Carrie Woods. Marie was a member of...
George Russell Harrill, 79
Aug 11, 2020
Mr. George Russell Harrill, 79, of the Sulphur Springs Community, died Tuesday, August 11, 2020. He was the son of the late George and Lucille Harrill. He served as a Sunday School teacher at Gray's Creek Baptist Church, and retired as a metal fabricator from Lipscomb Signs in 2013. He is survived by his son, Donald Harrill of the Sulphur...
Rev. Jeffrey "Jeff" Gurr, 54
Aug 11, 2020
Rev. Jeffrey "Jeff" Gurr, 54, of Bostic, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at his home after losing his battle to cancer. He is the son of Lawrence "Larry" Gurr and Marilyn Gurr and Emma Phipps Gurr. Born March 16, 1966, Jeff was an Engineering Manager at Eaton Corporation. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Golden Valley. Jeff...
Bertha Mae Ramsey Hutchins, 96
Aug 9, 2020
Bertha Mae Buff Ramsey Hutchins, 96 of Rutherfordton died Sunday, August 9, 2020. The daughter of the late Frank D. Buff and Mammie Hill Buff. Also preceded in death by first husband John Crawford Ramsey; second husband Elbert Hutchins; daughter, Joyce Lovelace; sons, Herman and John C. "Jay" Ramsey and wife Linda. Siblings, Evelyn Bradley and Bryson Buff; one grandchild...
Kenneth Eugene Ervin, 58
Aug 5, 2020
Mr. Kenneth Eugene Ervin, 58, of Bostic, died Wednesday, August 5, 2020. He was the son of the late Eugene Ervin and Dorothy Ervin Seay. Kenneth was a member of Chase Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Teena Horn Ervin; his sons, Wayne Eugene Ervin and his wife Elizabeth Jo, of Greenville, SC, Rev. Joseph...
Jerry Dean Owens, 78
Jul 24, 2020
Mr. Jerry Dean Owens, 78, of Bostic, died Friday, July 24, 2020. He was the widower of Jennifer Brown Owens, who died in 2019, and a son of the late Byron and Jennie Mae Owens. Jerry had retired from the Forest City Post Office. He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church and had recently been attending Avondale United...
Edward J. Gallant, 76
Jul 19, 2020
Mr. Edward J. Gallant, 76, of Bostic, died Sunday, July 19, 2020. He was the son of the late Gerald and Etta Gallant, and was also preceded in death by a son, Robert E. Gallant. He was retired from Elmwood Sensors in Pawtucket, RI and was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church. Edward was an avid camper, and...
Pastor Anthony Van Dyke, 47
Jul 19, 2020
Pastor Anthony Van Dyke, 47, of Bostic, died Sunday, July 19, 2020. He was the son of Mary Causby Van Dyke and the late Troy Van Dyke. He was also preceded in death by brother, Jeremy Van Dyke. Anthony was co owner of D2 Powersports, and was the Pastor at Caroleen Congregational Holiness Church. In addition to his mother, he is...
Linda Ledford, 65
Jul 6, 2020
Mrs. Linda Waters Ledford, 65, of Rutherfordton, died Monday, July 6, 2020 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Linda was the daughter of the late Fred and Bell Waters, and was also preceded in death by 3 sisters, Bonnie Spivey, Diane Stimson, and Doris Faires; and 3 brothers, Bob Waters, Alfred Waters, and Bill Waters. Linda had worked at Stonecutter years...
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