Obituary Listing
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
