Obituary Listing
Willie Mae Lovelace, 85
Feb 22, 2021
Willie Mae Lovelace, 85, of Shelby, went to look in the face of Jesus on Monday, February 22, 2021. She was born on May 22, 1935, a daughter of the late Paul and Effie Bowles. She was also preceded in death by 6 siblings. Willie came from a large farm family from the Blue Ridge mountains in Roanoke, VA. She...
Lessie Roberson Whelchel, 68
Feb 14, 2021
Lessie Mae Roberson Whelchel, 68, of Bostic, passed on to Heaven on Sunday, February 14, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Tom Ardel Roberson and Fannie Irene Roberson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Wendy Whelchel; her brothers Clevie Roberson and Steve Roberson. Lessie left a legacy of love and service...
Linda Lillard Sears, 76
Feb 2, 2021
Linda Lee Sears, 76, of Ellenboro, passed away February 2, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City. Linda was born March 26, 1944 at her grandparents’ home in Kahoka, MO., the daughter of the late William Leroy and Ethel Lucille (Heinze) Lillard. She was the grand daughter of the late Walter Daniel and Bertha Mae (Hamner) Heinze and Elston...
Mary "Ruth" Lint Roberts, 76
Jan 24, 2021
Mrs. Mary "Ruth" Roberts, 76, of Bostic, died Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Accordius Health, Rutherfordton. She was the daughter of the late Jesse and Edith Lint. She was also preceded in death by a son, Harold "Dean" Roberts, Jr.; 3 sisters, Marian Lint, Judith Lint, and Joyce Madlock; and a baby brother. She was raised in Mather, PA. Ruth...
Sharon Elizabeth Duby, 69
Jan 22, 2021
Sharon Elizabeth Duby, 69, of Bostic, died Friday, January 22, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Janet Norton. Sharon was born in Baltimore, MD. She is survived by her husband, Ricky Duby, Sr; her daughters, Veronica Waters of Dallas, and Melanie Kidwell of Lithia, FL; her son, Ricky Duby, Jr. of Baltimore, MD; there are 8...
Blanche Jakubuwski, 90
Jan 21, 2021
Blanche Elizabeth Jakubuwski (90) went to be with the Lord on January 21, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Baltimore Maryland on December 17, 1930, Blanche was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph (Jake) Jakubuwski. She is survived by her three children, Deborah Sersland (Conrad), Richard Foust Jr (Deborah) and Sharon Neuhofer(Andrew); also leaving behind 11...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
