Obituary Listing
Dorothy Towery Wood, 89
Apr 7, 2020
Mrs. Dorothy Towery Wood, 89, of Forest City, died Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Dorothy was the widow of Eatheron Wood, and a daughter of the late Robert and Emma Towery, and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Denise Wood Poteat. Dorothy was a member of Sunshine United Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Morgan and...
Dennis Keith Dalton, 62
Apr 6, 2020
Mr. Dennis Keith Dalton, 62, of Forest City, died Monday, April 6, 2020. He was the son of the late Detroy Dalton, Sr. and Jewel Odom Dalton. Dennis was a graduate of East Rutherford High School. He is survived by his brothers, Troy Dalton and wife Brenda, of Forest City, and Davie Joe Dalton and wife Jan, of Concord. No services...
D.C. Beheler, 79
Mar 30, 2020
Mr. D.C. Beheler, 79, died Monday, March 30, 2020. He was the son of the late Marvin and Ellen Beheler. A member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, D.C. had served as a volunteer fireman with both SDO and Hudlow fire departments. He was US Army veteran, having served from 1960 to 1984. He is survived by his sons, Mike Beheler, Robbie Beheler,...
Jack Paul Sheppard, 83
Mar 30, 2020
Mr. Jack Paul Sheppard, 83, of Forest City, died Monday, March 30, 2020. He was the son of the late Grady and Callie Hutchins Sheppard, and was also preceded in death by an infant son, Danny Paul Sheppard, and a sister, Carrie Lee Ponton, and his son-in-law, Charlie Leatherman. Jack was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Bostic...
Beatrice Hennessee McFarland, 89
Mar 25, 2020
Mrs. Beatrice Hennessee McFarland, 89, of Ellenboro, died Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Beacon Place in Greensboro. She was the widow of Guy McFarland, and a daughter of the late Will and Manilla Hunt Hennessee. She was also preceded in death by her son, Phillip Keith McFarland; her brother, Dewey Hennessee; and her sister, Margaret Vincent. Beatrice was a member...
Maria Lota Grindstaff, 68
Mar 25, 2020
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marie Lota Grindstaff, 68, of Forest City, on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. She was the daughter of Condcordia Tepait of Bogo City, Phillipines and the late Carlos Tepait. She loved to sing, praise the Lord, cook, sew, and read the Bible. Marie will be missed greatly by those who...
Laura J. Combs Raulerson, 86
Mar 24, 2020
Mrs. Laura J. Combs Raulerson, 86, of Forest City, died Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Laura was the widow of Rev. Melvin L. Raulerson, and a daughter of the late Auzzie and Minnie Altman Combs. She was a member of Pleasant View Community Church. She is survived by her daughters, Elaine Duncan and Sandy Lauramore, both of Macclenny, FL, Pat McNeal of...
Larry Dean Philbeck, 67
Mar 16, 2020
Mr. Larry Dean Philbeck, 67, of Bostic, died Monday, March 16, 2020 at his residence. He was the son of the late Archie and Frances Ledbetter Philbeck, and the widower of Barbara Annette Estep Philbeck. Larry was the owner of Oakland Auto Sales and Philbeck Enterprises. He was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church and enjoyed his daily breakfast meetings...
John Martin Ellis, 57
Mar 13, 2020
John Martin Ellis, of Golden Valley, born 11/8/1962 peacefully left this world on March 13, 2020 to join his beloved mother Lucy Fortune Ellis, his father Clyde Ellis, and Jesus in Heaven. Lucy dedicated her life to lovingly caring for John, who started having seizures as a young child. As an adult John attended Cleveland Vocational Industries in Shelby. As...
Bruce Herring, 82
Mar 9, 2020
Mr. C. Bruce Herring, 82, of Bostic, died Monday, March 9, 2020 at his residence. Bruce was the son of the late Theodore "Ted" Herring and Johnnie Elizabeth Gaither Herring. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Edna Mae Shade-Herring and his brother, Theodore Melvin Herring. Bruce had been a very active member...
Perry Powell, 64
Mar 4, 2020
Mr. Perry Wray Powell, 64, of Mooresboro, died Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at his residence. He was the widower of the late Tammy Kay Powell, and a son of the late Horace and Janet Robbs Powell. He was also preceded in death by 3 sisters, Madge McCurry, June Edwards, and Thelma Gantt; and 3 brothers, Donald Powell, Johnny Powell, and...
Bette Lou Owen, 91
Feb 25, 2020
Mrs. Bette Lou Owen, 91, of Bostic, died Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Fair Haven Home, Forest City. She was the daughter of the late Clement and Ella Schindler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Mardell Schindler-Norton, and her brother, Marvin Schindler. She had retired from the medical practice of Dr. Richard Greene...
Dr. Jeffrey Blake Keller, 64
Feb 21, 2020
Dr. Jeffrey Blake Keller, 64, of Ellenboro, formerly of Avery County, died Friday, February 21, 2020. Jeff was the son of Hattie Wiseman Keller of Ellenboro, and the late Lowell J. Keller. He was a retired Gastroenterologist with his practice in central Florida until his retirement in North Carolina. He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church, and member of...
Mike McCraw, 68
Feb 20, 2020
Mr. Mike McCraw, 68, of Charlotte, formerly of Bostic, died Thursday, February 20, 2020. He was the son of the late Huette Camack McCraw and Goldie Helene Keliinoi McCraw. He is survived by his sisters, Dale Sellars and husband Ronnie, and Emily Blackwell and husband Leonard, all of Gaffney; and his brother, Steven James McCraw and of Ackworth, GA. No...
George William Poteat, Jr., 74
Feb 11, 2020
Mr. George W. Poteat, Jr., 74, of Bostic, died Tuesday, February 11, 2020. He was the son of the late George William Poteat, Sr. and Dorothy Reece Poteat. He also preceded in death by his wife, Denise Wood Poteat, who died February 10, 2018. George was survived by his daughters, Lisa Hamrick of Rutherfordton, and Dr. Pam Poteat of Forest City;...
Foy F. Melton, 100
Feb 10, 2020
Mr. Foy Flack Melton, 100, was born July 6, 1919 in Golden Valley and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 10, 2020. He was the son of Douglas and Myrtle Melton. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Ruth Goode Melton; second wife, Annie Belle Melton; stepson George Powell; brother, Preston Long...
Olin Willard "Pete" Powers, 77
Feb 1, 2020
Mr. Olin Willard "Pete" Powers, 77, of Bostic, died Saturday, February 1, 2020 at his residence. He was the son of the late Olin Willard Douglas and Mary Magdalene Powers Brockington, in addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Janice June Powers; by 2 sons, Olin Richard Powers, and Olin Willard Powers, Jr; his brothers, Johnny...
Floyd Gilbert "Gib" McCurry, 95
Jan 20, 2020
Mr. Floyd Gilbert "Gib" McCurry, 95, of Golden Valley, died Monday, January 20, 2020 at Houston House. He was the widower of Madge Powell McCurry, and a son of the late Solon and Willie Smawley McCurry. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ivo McCurry and Glen "Tib" McCurry. Gib worked for over 30 years at Breeden Poultry...
Charles Toney, 84
Jan 1, 2020
Mr. Charles Toney, 84, of Shelby, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Adventhealth Hendersonville. He was the son of the late James Roy Toney and Effie Campbell Toney. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Tina Toney. He was a US Army veteran. He is survived by his brother, Don Toney and wife Sarah of Rutherfordton; and his...
Helen Kelly West, 72
Dec 28, 2019
Mrs. Helen Kelly West, 72, of Bostic, died Saturday, December 28, 2019. Helen was the widow of Denmon "Pro" West, and a daughter of the late John J. Kelly and Helen Gilmartin Kelly of Southampton, NY. She retired from the US Postal Service after 31 years of service, and was an avid golfer. She was a member of Immaculate Conception...
